Connector assembly, electronic equipment and cabinet module

Abstract

A connector assembly is used for being installed on a plate and comprises an assembling base, a first eccentric part, a second eccentric part and a connector. The assembling seat is used for arranging a plate, and the assembling seat is provided with a first assembling hole. The first eccentric part is rotatably arranged in the first assembling hole, the first eccentric part is provided with a second assembling hole, and the center line of the second assembling hole is not overlapped with the center line of the first assembling hole. The second eccentric part is rotatably arranged in the second assembly hole. The connector is connected to the second eccentric part, and the center line of the connector is not overlapped with the center line of the second assembling hole.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a connector assembly, electronic equipment, and cabinet module. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technologies such as cloud computing and intelligent connectivity, servers now employ high-performance and high-power processors. To ensure that these processors can maintain high performance and efficiency, liquid cooling is typically used to dissipate heat.

[0003] Generally, servers are installed in a rack and connected to the manifold via quick-connect, blind-mating connectors. This allows the cooling distribution unit (CDU) below the rack to form a coolant loop with the server through the manifold. However, during the connection process between the server's connectors and the manifold connectors, assembly tolerances may cause misalignment between the two connectors. This can result in lateral internal stress within the connectors after connection, leading to a risk of poor connection and potential leakage. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a connector assembly, electronic device and cabinet module, which can solve the problem that the two connectors have lateral internal stress after docking due to misalignment, which leads to poor docking or even leakage.

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention discloses a connector assembly for mounting on a plate, comprising an assembly base, a first eccentric member, a second eccentric member, and a connector. The assembly base is used to mount the plate and has a first assembly hole. The first eccentric member is rotatably disposed in the first assembly hole and has a second assembly hole, the centerline of which does not overlap with the centerline of the first assembly hole. The second eccentric member is rotatably disposed in the second assembly hole. The connector is connected to the second eccentric member, the centerline of which does not overlap with the centerline of the second assembly hole.

[0006] Another embodiment of the present invention discloses an electronic device comprising a main body and a connector assembly. The main body has a plate. The connector assembly includes an assembly base, a first eccentric member, a second eccentric member, and a connector. The assembly base is disposed on the plate and has a first assembly hole. The first eccentric member is rotatably disposed in the first assembly hole and has a second assembly hole, the centerline of which does not overlap with the centerline of the first assembly hole. The second eccentric member is rotatably disposed in the second assembly hole. The connector is connected to the second eccentric member, the centerline of which does not overlap with the centerline of the second assembly hole.

[0007] Another embodiment of the present invention discloses a cabinet module comprising a cabinet body, multiple docking connectors, and multiple electronic devices. The multiple docking connectors are disposed within the cabinet body. The multiple electronic devices are mounted within the cabinet body and each includes a main body and a connector assembly. The main body has a plate. The connector assembly includes an assembly base, a first eccentric member, a second eccentric member, and a connector. The assembly base has the plate body and a first assembly hole. The first eccentric member is rotatably disposed in the first assembly hole and has a second assembly hole. The second eccentric member is rotatably disposed in the second assembly hole, the centerline of the second assembly hole not overlapping the centerline of the first assembly hole. The connector is connected to the second eccentric member, the centerline of the connector not overlapping the centerline of the second assembly hole, and the connector is connected to one of the multiple docking connectors.

[0008] According to the connector assembly, electronic device, and cabinet module disclosed in the above embodiments, a first eccentric member is rotatably disposed in a first assembly hole of the assembly base, and a second eccentric member is rotatably disposed in a second assembly hole of the first eccentric member. The connector is connected to the second eccentric member, and the center line of the connector and the center line of the first assembly hole do not overlap with the center line of the second assembly hole. In the event of center misalignment during the assembly of the connector and the mating connector, the second eccentric member rotates relative to the first eccentric member, and the first eccentric member rotates relative to the assembly base, ensuring that the centers of the connector and the mating connector are aligned. This avoids lateral internal stress at the joint and the mating connector assembly, thus ensuring good connection between the connector and the mating connector and reducing the risk of leakage.

[0009] The above description of the content of this invention and the following description of the embodiments are used to demonstrate and explain the principles of this invention, and to provide a further explanation of the scope of the patent application of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the cabinet module disclosed in the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A 3D view of the docking connectors and electronic equipment.

[0012] Figure 3 for Figure 2 An exploded view of an electronic device.

[0013] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the docking joint and electronic equipment.

[0014] Figure 5 For along Figure 4 The section line 5-5 shows a cross-sectional view of the electronic device.

[0015] Figure 6 Show Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the movement trajectory of the center line of the first eccentric component and the joint.

[0016] Figure 7 for Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the mating joint.

[0017] Figure 8 For along Figure 7 The section line 8-8 shows the cross-sectional view of the electronic device.

[0018] Figure 9 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the assembly base after the docking connector is connected to the electronic equipment.

[0019] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the docking connector and electronic device disclosed according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 11 for Figure 10 An exploded view of an electronic device.

[0021] Figure 12 for Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of the docking joint and electronic equipment.

[0022] Figure 13 For along Figure 12 The section line 13-13 shows a cross-sectional view of the electronic device.

[0023] Figure 14 This is a perspective view of an electronic device disclosed according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1: Rack module

[0026] 10: Cabinet

[0027] 20: Butt joint

[0028] 30, 30a, 30b: Electronic devices

[0029] 31: Main Body

[0030] 311, 311a, 311b: Chassis

[0031] 3111, 3111a, 3111b: Plates

[0032] 32, 32a: Connector assembly

[0033] 321, 321a, 321b: Assembly base

[0034] 3211, 3211a, 3211b: Sleeve section

[0035] 32111, 32111a: First assembly hole

[0036] 32112: First guiding structure

[0037] 32113: First inner wall surface

[0038] 3212, 3212a, 3212b: Protruding ear

[0039] 322, 322a: First eccentric component

[0040] 3221, 3221a: Second assembly hole

[0041] 3222: Second Guiding Structure

[0042] 3223, 3223a: Third guiding structure

[0043] 3224: Second inner wall surface

[0044] 3225: First outer wall surface

[0045] 323, 323a: Second eccentric component

[0046] 3231, 3231a: Eccentric part

[0047] 32311, 32311a: Fourth Guiding Structure

[0048] 32312, 32312a: Third assembly hole

[0049] 32313: Second outer wall surface

[0050] 32313a: External wall surface

[0051] 3232, 3232a: Assembly section

[0052] 3233a: Pipe fitting assembly section

[0053] 3234a: Connector assembly section

[0054] 3235a: Fourth assembly hole

[0055] 324, 324a: Connector

[0056] 3241: Socket

[0057] 3242: Guide slope

[0058] 325, 325a, 325b: First elastic reset element

[0059] 326, 326a: Holding components

[0060] 3261: Head

[0061] 3262, 3262a: Body

[0062] 327, 328, 327a: Second elastic reset element

[0063] 3271a: Wide diameter section

[0064] 3272a: Narrow diameter section

[0065] H: Through hole

[0066] C,C1,C2,C3,C4,C2a,C3a,C4a: Centerline

[0067] S: Maximum deformation

[0068] T1, T2, D1, D2: Distance

[0069] P1, P2: Circles

[0070] R: Range Detailed Implementation

[0071] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a partial perspective view of the cabinet module disclosed in the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the manifold and electronic equipment.

[0072] In this embodiment, the cabinet module 1 includes a cabinet 10, a connector 20, and an electronic device 30. The connector 20 is, for example, a manifold connector and is a male connector, and is disposed within the cabinet 10. The electronic device 30 is, for example, a server. The electronic device 30 is installed within the cabinet 10 and includes a main body 31 and a connector assembly 32. The main body 31 includes a housing 311 and various electronic components (not shown) located within the housing 311. The housing 311 of the main body 31 has a plate 3111, which is, for example, a back plate of the housing 311. The connector assembly 32 is disposed on the plate 3111 of the housing 311 of the main body 31 and mates with the connector 20. In this embodiment, the connector assembly 32 and the connector 20 are illustrated by way of an interlocking pipe connector assembly and a pipe connector, but are not limited thereto. The connector assembly and connector of the present invention can be applied to other types of equipment and are other types of connectors. For example, connector assemblies and mating connectors can be electrical connector assemblies and electrical connectors that need to be plugged into each other in other electronic devices.

[0073] Next, the connector assembly 32 will be described in detail below. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 3 to 5. Figure 3 for Figure 2 An exploded view of an electronic device. Figure 4 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the docking connector and electronic equipment. Figure 5 For along Figure 4 The cross-sectional view of the electronic device is shown in section line 5-5.

[0074] The connector assembly 32 includes an assembly base 321, a first eccentric member 322, a second eccentric member 323, and a connector 324. In addition, the connector assembly 32 may also include two first elastic reset members 325, two retaining members 326, and two second elastic reset members 327 and 328.

[0075] The housing 311 has a through hole H in its plate 3111. An assembly base 321 is located inside the housing 311 and includes a sleeve portion 3211 and two lug portions 3212. The sleeve portion 3211 has a first assembly hole 32111, a first inner wall surface 32113, and two first guide structures 32112. The first inner wall surface 32113 surrounds the first assembly hole 32111. The first assembly hole 32111 corresponds to the through hole H in the housing 3111. The two first guide structures 32112 are disposed on the first inner wall surface 32113. Each of the two first guide structures 32112 is, for example, a spiral groove, and the two first guide structures 32112 are separate from each other. In this embodiment, the number of turns of the two first guide structures 32112 is, for example, one turn each, and the two first guide structures 32112 are offset relative to each other, wherein the angle of offset between the two first guide structures 32112 relative to each other is, for example, 180 degrees. Figure 3 As shown, one first guide structure 32112 extends spirally from the left side of the sleeve portion 3211 and returns to the left side of the sleeve portion 3211, while the other first guide structure 32112 extends spirally from the right side of the sleeve portion 3211 and returns to the right side of the sleeve portion 3211. Alternatively, the two ends of one first guide structure 32112 are respectively opposite to the two ends of the other first guide structure 32112. Two lugs 3212 protrude radially from opposite sides of the sleeve portion 3211.

[0076] The two retaining members 326 are, for example, studs, and each may include a head 3261 and a body 3262 connected together, wherein the width of the head 3261 is greater than the width of the body 3262. The two first elastic reset members 325 are, for example, compression springs, and are respectively located on the side of the two lugs 3212 away from the plate 3111. The bodies 3262 of the two retaining members 326 pass through the two first elastic reset members 325 and the two lugs 3212 respectively and are locked to the plate 3111, so that the mounting base 321 is movably disposed on the plate 3111.

[0077] The first eccentric member 322 has a second assembly hole 3221, a second inner wall surface 3224, a first outer wall surface 3225, two second guide structures 3222, and two third guide structures 3223. The second inner wall surface 3224 surrounds the second assembly hole 3221, and the first outer wall surface 3225 faces away from the second inner wall surface 3224. The two second guide structures 3222 are disposed on the first outer wall surface 3225. The two second guide structures 3222 are, for example, protruding posts and are opposite to each other. The two second guide structures 3222 are movably connected to the two first guide structures 32112 of the sleeve portion 3211, so that the first eccentric member 322 is helically rotatably disposed in the first assembly hole 32111 of the assembly base 321, and the first eccentric member 322 passes through the through hole H of the plate 3111.

[0078] It should be noted that the number of first guide structures 32112 is not limited to two. In other embodiments, the number of first guide structures may be a single one. In another embodiment, the number of second guide structures may also be changed to one.

[0079] The second and third guide structures 3223 of the first eccentric member 322 are disposed on the second inner wall surface 3224. Each of the two third guide structures 3223 is, for example, a spiral groove, and the two third guide structures 3223 are separated from each other. In this embodiment, the number of turns of each of the two third guide structures 3223 is, for example, one turn, and the two third guide structures 3223 are offset relative to each other, wherein the angle of offset between the two third guide structures 3223 is, for example, 180 degrees. Figure 3 As shown, one third guide structure 3223 extends spirally from the left side of the first eccentric member 322 and returns to the left side of the first eccentric member 322, while the other third guide structure 3223 extends spirally from the right side of the first eccentric member 322 and returns to the right side of the first eccentric member 322. Alternatively, the head and tail ends of one third guide structure 3223 are respectively opposite to the head and tail ends of the other third guide structure 3223.

[0080] The second eccentric member 323 includes an eccentric portion 3231 and a connecting portion 3232 connected axially. The eccentric portion 3231 has a second outer wall surface 32313, a third assembly hole 32312, and two fourth guide structures 32311. The second outer wall surface 32313 faces away from the third assembly hole 32312. The two fourth guide structures 32311 are, for example, protrusions, disposed on the second outer wall surface 32313 and opposite to each other. The two fourth guide structures 32311 are movably connected to the two third guide structures 3223 of the first eccentric member 322, such that the eccentric portion 3231 of the second eccentric member 323 is helically rotatably disposed in the second assembly hole 3221 of the first eccentric member 322. The connecting portion 3232 extends through the second assembly hole 3221 of the first eccentric member 322 to the first assembly hole 32111 of the assembly base 321. The assembly part 3232 is used to assemble with a pipe (not shown) so that the pipe is connected to the third assembly hole 32312 of the eccentric part 3231 through the assembly part 3232.

[0081] It should be noted that the number of third guide structures 3223 is not limited to two. In other embodiments, the number of third guide structures may be a single one. In another embodiment, the number of fourth guide structures may also be changed to one.

[0082] The connector 324 is fixed, for example, to the third assembly hole 32312 of the eccentric portion 3231 of the second eccentric member 323 by a threaded structure. The connector 324 is, for example, a female connector, having a socket 3241 and a guide bevel 3242 located on the side of the socket 3241 away from the second eccentric member 323. The center line C4 of the connector 324 overlaps with the center line C3 of the third assembly hole 32312 of the second eccentric member 323.

[0083] It should be noted that the connector 324 is not limited to being fixed in the third assembly hole 32312 of the eccentric portion 3231 of the second eccentric member 323 by a threaded structure. In other embodiments, the connector and the eccentric portion of the second eccentric member may be integrally formed and connected.

[0084] The second elastic reset members 327 and 328 are, for example, compression springs. The second elastic reset member 327 is located within the first assembly hole 32111 of the assembly base 321 and surrounds the assembly portion 3232 of the second eccentric member 323. The two opposite ends of the second elastic reset member 327 abut against the first eccentric member 322 and the assembly base 321, respectively, and the second elastic reset member 327 applies a force to the first eccentric member 322 to move outwards from the assembly base 321. The second elastic reset member 328 is located within the second assembly hole 3221 of the first eccentric member 322 and surrounds the assembly portion 3232 of the second eccentric member 323. The two opposite ends of the second elastic reset member 328 abut against the eccentric portions 3231 of the first eccentric member 322 and the second eccentric member 323, respectively, and the second elastic reset member 328 applies a force to the eccentric portions 3231 of the second eccentric member 323 to move outwards from the first eccentric member 322.

[0085] In this embodiment, the elastic coefficients of the two second elastic reset members 327 and 328 are, for example, equal. Furthermore, the equivalent elastic coefficient of the two first elastic reset members 325 is, for example, greater than or equal to the equivalent elastic coefficients of the two second elastic reset members 327 and 328. That is, the force required to compress the two first elastic reset members 325 is greater than the force required to compress the two second elastic reset members 327 and 328. Moreover, the maximum deformation S of the two first elastic reset members 325 is greater than or equal to the sum of the axial distance T1 between the two opposite ends of the first guide structure 32112 and the axial distance T2 between the two opposite ends of the third guide structure 3223 and the first eccentric member 322.

[0086] like Figure 4 As shown, the first eccentric member 322 and the second eccentric member 323 are in their initial positions. That is, the second guide structure 3222 of the first eccentric member 322 is located at the end of the first guide structure 32112 of the assembly base 321 closest to the opening of the first assembly hole 32111, and the fourth guide structure 32311 of the second eccentric member 323 is located at the end of the third guide structure 3223 of the first eccentric member 322 closest to the opening of the second assembly hole 3221. At this time, as... Figure 5 As shown, the center line C1 of the first assembly hole 32111 of the assembly base 321 overlaps, for example, with the center line C4 of the connector 324.

[0087] like Figure 5As shown, the first assembly hole 32111 of the assembly base 321 and the second assembly hole 3221 of the first eccentric member 322 are eccentrically configured, as are the connector 324 and the second assembly hole 3221 of the first eccentric member 322. That is, the center line C1 of the first assembly hole 32111 of the assembly base 321 does not overlap with the center line C2 of the second assembly hole 3221 of the first eccentric member 322, and the center line C4 of the connector 324 does not overlap with the center line C2 of the second assembly hole 3221 of the first eccentric member 322. The distance D1 by which the center line C4 of the connector 324 deviates from the center line C2 of the second assembly hole 3221 is, for example, equal to the distance D2 by which the center line C2 of the second assembly hole 3221 deviates from the center line C1 of the first assembly hole 32111.

[0088] Next, please refer to the following: Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 6 Show Figure 5 The movement trajectory of the center line of the first eccentric member and the connector. Because the second assembly hole 3221 of the first eccentric member 322 and the first assembly hole 32111 of the assembly base 321 are eccentrically configured, the movement trajectory of the center line C2 of the second assembly hole 3221 of the first eccentric member 322 when the first eccentric member 322 rotates relative to the assembly base 321 is shown as circle P1. In addition, because the connector 324 and the second assembly hole 3221 of the first eccentric member 322 are eccentrically configured, when the center line C2 of the second assembly hole 3221 of the first eccentric member 322 is located at different points on circle P1, the movement trajectory of the center line C4 of the connector 324 when the connector 324 rotates relative to the first eccentric member 322 is shown as an infinite number of circles P2. Figure 6 (Only 8 are shown as an example), these circles P2 together form a range R.

[0089] like Figure 1 and Figures 4 to 6 As shown, if the center line C4 of the connector 324 is not aligned with the center line C of the connector 20 before the connector 324 is pushed into the cabinet and before the connector 324 contacts the mating connector 20, as long as the center line C of the mating connector 20 falls within this range R, the center line C4 of the connector 324 can be moved to align with the center line C of the mating connector 20 during the process of the connector 324 and the mating connector 20.

[0090] For details, please refer to Figure 7 , Figure 7 for Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the mating joint contact point. Continue with electronic device 30 (such as...) Figure 1As shown, pushing the cabinet 10 in will cause the mating joint 20 to press against the guide slope 3242 of the joint 324. The drive joint 324 will rotate spirally relative to the first eccentric member 322 through the eccentric part 3231 of the second eccentric member 323 and compress the second elastic reset member 328, and drive the first eccentric member 322 to rotate spirally relative to the assembly base 321 and compress the second elastic reset member 327.

[0091] Next, please refer to Figure 8 , Figure 8 For along Figure 7 The cross-sectional view of the electronic device is shown in section line 8-8. By eccentrically configuring the first assembly hole 32111 of the mounting base 321 with the second assembly hole 3221 of the first eccentric member 322, and the connector 324 (or the third assembly hole 32312 of the second eccentric member 323) with the second assembly hole 3221 of the first eccentric member 322, during the spiral rotation of the connector 324 relative to the first eccentric member 322 via the eccentric portion 3231 of the second eccentric member 323, and during the spiral rotation of the first eccentric member 322 relative to the mounting base 321, the centerline C4 of the connector 324 will move and align with the centerline C of the mating connector 20. In this way, the mating connector 20 can be fully inserted into the insertion hole 3241 of the connector 324, thus avoiding lateral internal stress at the joint of the connector 324 and the mating connector 20, ensuring good mating between the connector 324 and the mating connector 20, and reducing the risk of leakage.

[0092] Next, please refer to Figure 9 , Figure 9 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the assembly base after the docking connector 20 is assembled with the electronic device. With the docking connector 20 fully inserted into the socket 3241 of the connector 324, the connector 324 will no longer rotate relative to the first eccentric member 322, and the first eccentric member 322 will no longer rotate relative to the assembly base 321. At this time, the electronic device 30 (e.g., ...) continues to be pushed... Figure 1 As shown, this will drive the assembly base 321 away from the plate 3111, causing the two protruding ears 3212 of the assembly base 321 to move toward the head 3261 of the two retaining members 326 and compress the two first elastic reset members 325. In this way, the docking operation between the connector 324 and the mating connector 20 is completed.

[0093] In this embodiment, the distance D1 between the center line C4 of the connector 324 and the center line C2 of the second assembly hole 3221 is equal to the distance D2 between the center line C2 of the second assembly hole 3221 and the center line C1 of the first assembly hole 32111. This makes the range R formed by the movement trajectory of the center line C4 of the connector 324 essentially a solid circular area, allowing the center line C4 of the connector 324 to align with the center lines C of the mating connectors 20 at more different positions.

[0094] It should be noted that the distance D1 by which the center line C4 of the connector 324 deviates from the center line C2 of the second assembly hole 3221 is not limited to equal to the distance by which the center line C2 of the second assembly hole 3221 deviates from the center line C1 of the first assembly hole 32111. In other embodiments, the distance by which the center line of the connector deviates from the center line of the first assembly hole may be greater than the distance by which the center line of the second assembly hole deviates from the center line of the first assembly hole.

[0095] In this embodiment, the combination of the first guide structure 32112 of the assembly base 321 and the second guide structure 3222 of the first eccentric member 322 can guide the first eccentric member 322 to move in a spiral motion relative to the assembly base 321, while the combination of the third guide structure 3223 of the first eccentric member 322 and the fourth guide structure 32311 of the second eccentric member 323 can guide the second eccentric member 323 to move in a spiral motion relative to the first eccentric member 322.

[0096] It should be noted that the number and type of the first guide structure 32112, the second guide structure 3222, the third guide structure 3223, and the fourth guide structure 32311 are not limited to the above description. In other embodiments, the number of the first guide structure, the second guide structure, the third guide structure, and the fourth guide structure may be only one, and the first guide structure and the third guide structure may be protruding pillars, while the second guide structure and the fourth guide structure may be helical grooves.

[0097] In this embodiment, the elastic coefficients of the two second elastic reset members 327 and 328 are equal, and the equivalent elastic coefficient of the two first elastic reset members 325 is greater than or equal to the equivalent elastic coefficients of the two second elastic reset members 327 and 328. This ensures that when the connector 324 is pressed by the mating connector 20, the first eccentric member 322 and the second eccentric member 323 move spirally together, and the spiral movement of the first eccentric member 322 and the second eccentric member 323 will precede the translational movement of the assembly base 321 relative to the plate 3111. In this way, it can be ensured that the mating connector 20 and the connector 324 complete the mating first, and then the translational movement of the assembly base 321 relative to the plate 3111 absorbs the remaining stroke of the electronic device 30 being pushed into the cabinet.

[0098] Furthermore, the configuration in which the maximum deformation S of the first elastic reset member 325 is greater than or equal to the sum of the distance T1 between the two opposite ends of the first guide structure 32112 and the distance T2 between the two opposite ends of the third guide structure 3223 and the first eccentric member 322 ensures that even after the first eccentric member 322 and the second eccentric member 323 have rotated to a very small stroke, the docking joint 20 has already docked with the joint 324, and the translational distance of the assembly base 321 relative to the plate 3111 allowed by the maximum deformation S of the first elastic reset member 325 can absorb the remaining stroke of the electronic device 30 being pushed into the cabinet 10.

[0099] After the connector 324 separates from the mating connector 20, the two first elastic reset members 325 drive the assembly base 321 to reset, while the two second elastic reset members 327 and 328 drive the first eccentric member 322 and the second eccentric member 323 to reset respectively.

[0100] It should be noted that the number of the two first elastic reset members 325 is not intended to limit the invention. In other embodiments, the number of first elastic reset members may be only one, and the number of retaining members may be correspondingly one. Furthermore, the first elastic reset members are optional elements. In other embodiments, the connector assembly may not have the first elastic reset members, and the retaining members may be omitted accordingly. In such a configuration, the movement of the assembly base can be guided by other elements or structures, and the assembly base can be manually returned to its original position. On the other hand, the two second elastic reset members 327 and 328 are optional elements. In other embodiments, the connector assembly may not have the second elastic reset members, and the first and second eccentric members can be manually returned to their original positions.

[0101] On the other hand, the aforementioned mating joint 20 and connector 324 are not limited to being male and female connectors, respectively. In other embodiments, the mating joint and connector can be female and male connectors, respectively.

[0102] Next, please refer to Figures 10 to 13 . Figure 10 This is a partial perspective view of an electronic device disclosed according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 for Figure 10 An exploded view of an electronic device.

[0103] Figure 12 for Figure 10 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic device. Figure 13 For along Figure 12 The cross-sectional view of the electronic device is shown in section line 13-13.

[0104] The electronic device 30a in this embodiment is similar to the one described in the reference. Figures 1 to 9 The electronic device 30 is described below. The differences between the two are mainly explained, while the similarities will not be repeated.

[0105] In this embodiment, the sleeve portion 3211a and the two protruding ears 3212a of the assembly base 321a of the connector assembly 32a are located outside the housing 311a. Two first elastic reset members 325a are respectively located between the two protruding ears 3212a of the assembly base 321a and the plate 3111a. The bodies 3262a of the two retaining members 326a pass through the two protruding ears 3212a and the two first elastic reset members 325a and are locked to the plate 3111a. By having the sleeve portion 3211a and the two protruding ears 3212a of the assembly base 321a located outside the housing 311a, the retaining members 326a can assemble the assembly base 321a onto the plate 3111a outside the housing 311a, making the assembly operation more convenient.

[0106] In this embodiment, the second eccentric member 323a includes an eccentric portion 3231a and a set of connecting portions 3232a. The eccentric portion 3231a has an outer wall surface 32313a, a third assembly hole 32312a, and two fourth guide structures 32311a. The outer wall surface 32313a faces away from the third assembly hole 32312a, and the two fourth guide structures 32311a of the eccentric portion 3231a are disposed on the outer wall surface 32313a and are opposite to each other. The two fourth guide structures 32311a are respectively movably connected to the two third guide structures 3223a in the second assembly hole 3221a of the first eccentric member 322a, so that the eccentric portion 3231a is helically rotatable in the second assembly hole 3221a of the first eccentric member 322a. The third assembly hole 32312a and the second assembly hole 3221a are eccentrically configured. In other words, the centerline C3a of the third assembly hole 32312a does not overlap with the centerline C2a of the second assembly hole 3221a. The assembly portion 3232a includes, for example, a pipe assembly segment 3233a and a connector assembly segment 3234a coaxially connected, the outer diameter of the connector assembly segment 3234a being larger than the outer diameter of the pipe assembly segment 3233a. The pipe assembly segment 3233a rotatably passes through the third assembly hole 32312a and extends through the second assembly hole 3221a of the first eccentric member 322a to the first assembly hole 32111a of the assembly base 321a. The connector assembly segment 3234a abuts against one side of the eccentric portion 3231a and has a fourth assembly hole 3235a, which is coaxially configured with the third assembly hole 32312a. This means that the center line C4a of the fourth assembly hole 3235a overlaps with the center line C3a of the third assembly hole 32312a. The connector 324a is fixed to the fourth assembly hole 3235a.

[0107] In this embodiment, there is one second elastic reset member 327a. The second elastic reset member 327a includes a wide-diameter portion 3271a and a narrow-diameter portion 3272a connected together. The maximum outer diameter of the wide-diameter portion 3271a is larger than the maximum outer diameter of the narrow-diameter portion 3272a. The wide-diameter portion 3271a is located within the first assembly hole 32111a of the assembly base 321a and is used to apply a force to the first eccentric member 322a to move outward from the assembly base 321a. The narrow-diameter portion 3272a is located within the second assembly hole 3221a of the first eccentric member 322a and is used to apply a force to the eccentric portion 3231a of the second eccentric member 323a to move outward from the first eccentric member 322a.

[0108] During the assembly process of the mating joint 20 and the joint 324a, whose center lines are not aligned with each other, the mating joint 20 transmits thrust to the eccentric part 3231a of the second eccentric member 323a through the joint assembly section 3234a of the joint 3232a of the joint 324a and the second eccentric member 323a. It also transmits thrust to the first eccentric member 322a through the eccentric part 3231a of the second eccentric member 323a. This drives the eccentric part 3231a to rotate helically relative to the first eccentric member 322a and compresses the narrow diameter part 3272a of the second elastic reset member 327a. It also drives the first eccentric member 322a to rotate helically relative to the assembly base 321a and compress the wide diameter part 3271a of the second elastic reset member 327a.

[0109] In this embodiment, the pipe assembly section 3233a of the assembly portion 3232a of the second eccentric member 323a rotatably passes through the third assembly hole 32312a of the eccentric portion 3231a. That is, the pipe assembly section 3233a of the assembly portion 3232a of the second eccentric member 323a and the eccentric portion 3231a are rotatable relative to each other. Therefore, during the aforementioned spiral rotation of the eccentric portion 3231a relative to the first eccentric member 322a, the assembly portion 3232a of the second eccentric member 323a will not rotate, so as to ensure that the pipe assembly section 3233a assembled to the assembly portion 3232a will not be twisted and will not be damaged.

[0110] Next, please refer to Figure 14 , Figure 14 This is a partial perspective view of an electronic device disclosed according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0111] The electronic device 30b in this embodiment is similar to the one described in the reference. Figures 10 to 13 The electronic device 30 is described below. The differences between the two are mainly explained, while the similarities will not be repeated.

[0112] In this embodiment, there is only one first elastic reset member 325b. This first elastic reset member 325b is sleeved on the sleeve portion 3211b of the assembly base 321b, and the first elastic reset member 325b is located between the two protruding lugs 3212b of the assembly base 321b and the plate 3111b of the housing 311b.

[0113] According to the connector assembly, electronic device, and cabinet module disclosed in the above embodiments, a first eccentric member is helically rotatably disposed in a first assembly hole of the assembly base, and a second eccentric member is helically rotatably disposed in a second assembly hole of the first eccentric member. The connector is connected to the second eccentric member, and the center line of the connector and the center line of the first assembly hole do not overlap with the center line of the second assembly hole. In the event of center misalignment during the assembly of the connector and the mating connector, the center of the connector and the mating connector is aligned by the helical rotation of the second eccentric member relative to the first eccentric member and by the helical rotation of the first eccentric member relative to the assembly base. This avoids lateral internal stress at the joint and the mating connector assembly, thus ensuring good connection between the connector and the mating connector and reducing the risk of leakage.

[0114] Furthermore, if the distance between the centerline of the connector and the centerline of the second assembly hole is greater than or equal to the distance between the centerline of the second assembly hole and the centerline of the first assembly hole, the range R formed by the movement trajectory of the centerline of the connector can be essentially a solid circular area, which allows the centerline of the connector to align with the centerlines of more different mating connectors.

[0115] Furthermore, the two second elastic reset members have equal elastic coefficients, and the equivalent elastic coefficients of the two first elastic reset members are greater than or equal to the equivalent elastic coefficients of the two second elastic reset members. This ensures that when the connector is pressed by the mating connector, the first and second eccentric members move spirally together, and the spiral movement of the first and second eccentric members precedes the translational movement of the mounting base relative to the plate. This ensures that the mating connectors complete mating first, and then the translational movement of the mounting base relative to the plate absorbs the remaining travel of the electronic equipment being pushed into the cabinet.

[0116] On the other hand, the pipe fitting assembly section of the second eccentric member and the eccentric part are rotatable relative to each other. Therefore, during the spiral rotation of the eccentric part relative to the first eccentric member, the assembly section of the second eccentric member will not rotate, so as to ensure that the pipe fitting assembly section connected to the assembly section will not be twisted and will not be damaged.

[0117] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to the preferred embodiments described above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may make some changes and modifications without departing from the concept and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall be determined by the claims in this specification.

Claims

1. A connector assembly for mounting on a plate, the connector assembly comprising: An assembly base for mounting the plate, the assembly base having a first assembly hole; A first eccentric member is rotatably disposed in the first assembly hole, the first eccentric member having a second assembly hole, the center line of the second assembly hole not overlapping the center line of the first assembly hole; A second eccentric member is rotatably disposed in the second assembly hole; and A connector is attached to the second eccentric member, the centerline of which does not overlap with the centerline of the second assembly hole.

2. The connector assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the assembly base has a first inner wall surface and at least one first guide structure, the first inner wall surface surrounds the first assembly hole, the at least one first guide structure is disposed on the first inner wall surface, the first eccentric member has a second inner wall surface, an outer wall surface, at least one second guide structure and at least one third guide structure, the second inner wall surface surrounds the second assembly hole, the at least one second guide structure is disposed on the outer wall surface, the at least one third guide structure is disposed on the second inner wall surface, the at least one second guide structure is movably connected to the at least one first guide structure, and the second eccentric member has at least one fourth guide structure, the at least one fourth guide structure is movably connected to the at least one third guide structure.

3. The connector assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein the at least one first guide structure and the at least one third guide structure are each a spiral groove, and the at least one second guide structure and the at least one fourth guide structure are each a protrusion.

4. The connector assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein the number of the at least one first guide structure and the number of the at least one third guide structure are both two, the number of the at least one second guide structure and the number of the at least one fourth guide structure are both two, the two second guide structures are opposite to each other and movably connected to the two first guide structures respectively, and the two fourth guide structures are opposite to each other and movably connected to the two third guide structures respectively.

5. The connector assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein the second eccentric member comprises an eccentric portion and a connecting portion axially connected, the eccentric portion being rotatably disposed within the second assembly hole, the eccentric portion having a third assembly hole, the centerline of the third assembly hole not overlapping with the centerline of the second assembly hole, the connector being fixed to the third assembly hole, and the connecting portion extending through the second assembly hole to the first assembly hole.

6. The connector assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein the second eccentric member includes an eccentric portion and a connecting portion, the eccentric portion is rotatably disposed in the second assembly hole, the eccentric portion has a third assembly hole, the center line of the third assembly hole does not overlap with the center line of the second assembly hole, the connecting portion is rotatably disposed in the third assembly hole, the connecting portion has a fourth assembly hole, the fourth assembly hole and the third assembly hole are coaxially configured, and the connector is fixed to the fourth assembly hole.

7. The connector assembly of claim 1 further includes at least one first resilient reset member, the assembly base being movably disposed on the plate, the assembly base including a sleeve portion and at least one lug portion, the at least one lug portion protruding radially from the sleeve portion, the at least one first resilient reset member being located on the side of the at least one lug portion away from the plate or located between the at least one lug portion and the plate.

8. The connector assembly of claim 7 further includes at least one retaining member, the at least one retaining member including a head and a body connected together, the width of the head being greater than the width of the body, the at least one first resilient reset member being located on the side of the at least one lug away from the plate, and the body passing through the at least one first resilient reset member and the at least one lug and used for assembly to the plate.

9. The connector assembly of claim 7, further comprising at least one retaining member, the at least one first resilient reset member being located between the at least one lug and the plate, the at least one retaining member passing through the at least one lug and used for assembly to the plate.

10. The connector assembly of claim 9, wherein the at least one retaining member comprises a connected head and a body, the width of the head being greater than the width of the body, the body passing through the at least one lug and the at least one first resilient reset member for assembly onto the plate.

11. The connector assembly of claim 7, further comprising a second resilient reset member, the second resilient reset member comprising a wide diameter portion and a narrow diameter portion connected together, the maximum outer diameter of the wide diameter portion being greater than the maximum outer diameter of the narrow diameter portion, the wide diameter portion being located within the first assembly hole of the assembly base and used to apply a force to the first eccentric member to move outward from the assembly base, and the narrow diameter portion being located within the second assembly hole of the first eccentric member and used to apply a force to the second eccentric member to move outward from the first eccentric member.

12. The connector assembly of claim 7, further comprising two second resilient reset members, wherein one of the second resilient reset members is located within the first assembly hole of the assembly base and is used to apply a force to move the first eccentric member outward from the assembly base, and the other second resilient reset member is located within the second assembly hole of the first eccentric member and is used to apply a force to move the second eccentric member outward from the first eccentric member.

13. The connector assembly of claim 12, wherein the equivalent elastic coefficient of the at least one first elastic reset member is greater than or equal to the equivalent elastic coefficient of the two second elastic reset members.

14. The connector assembly of claim 1, wherein the distance by which the centerline of the connector deviates from the centerline of the second assembly hole is greater than or equal to the distance by which the centerline of the second assembly hole deviates from the centerline of the first assembly hole.

15. An electronic device comprising: One main body, with one plate component; and A connector assembly, comprising: An assembly base is provided for the plate, and the assembly base has a first assembly hole; A first eccentric member is rotatably disposed in the first assembly hole, the first eccentric member having a second assembly hole, the center line of the second assembly hole not overlapping the center line of the first assembly hole; A second eccentric member is rotatably disposed in the second assembly hole; and A connector is attached to the second eccentric member, the centerline of which does not overlap with the centerline of the second assembly hole.

16. The electronic device of claim 15, wherein the mounting base has a first inner wall surface and at least one first guide structure, the first inner wall surface surrounds the first mounting hole, the at least one first guide structure is disposed on the first inner wall surface, the first eccentric member has a second inner wall surface, an outer wall surface, at least one second guide structure and at least one third guide structure, the second inner wall surface surrounds the second mounting hole, the at least one second guide structure is disposed on the outer wall surface, the at least one third guide structure is disposed on the second inner wall surface, the at least one second guide structure is movably connected to the at least one first guide structure, and the second eccentric member has at least one fourth guide structure, the at least one fourth guide structure is movably connected to the at least one third guide structure.

17. The electronic device of claim 16, wherein the number of the at least one first guide structure and the number of the at least one third guide structure are both two, each of the two first guide structures and the two third guide structures is a spiral groove, the number of the at least one second guide structure and the number of the at least one fourth guide structure are both two, each of the two second guide structures and the two fourth guide structures is a protrusion, the two second guide structures are opposite to each other and movably connected to the two first guide structures respectively, and the two fourth guide structures are opposite to each other and movably connected to the two third guide structures respectively.

18. A cabinet module, comprising: One cabinet; Multiple mating joints are located inside the cabinet; and Multiple electronic devices are installed inside the cabinet, and each of the multiple electronic devices includes: One main body, with one plate component; and A connector assembly, comprising: An assembly base is provided for the plate, and the assembly base has a first assembly hole; A first eccentric member is rotatably disposed in the first assembly hole, the first eccentric member having a second assembly hole, the center line of the second assembly hole not overlapping the center line of the first assembly hole; A second eccentric member is rotatably disposed in the second assembly hole; and A connector is attached to the second eccentric member, the centerline of which does not overlap with the centerline of the second assembly hole, and the connector is attached to one of the plurality of mating connectors.

19. The cabinet module of claim 18, wherein the assembly base has a first inner wall surface and at least one first guide structure, the first inner wall surface surrounds the first assembly hole, the at least one first guide structure is disposed on the first inner wall surface, the first eccentric member has a second inner wall surface, an outer wall surface, at least one second guide structure and at least one third guide structure, the second inner wall surface surrounds the second assembly hole, the at least one second guide structure is disposed on the outer wall surface, the at least one third guide structure is disposed on the second inner wall surface, the at least one second guide structure is movably connected to the at least one first guide structure, the second eccentric member has at least one fourth guide structure, the at least one fourth guide structure is movably connected to the at least one third guide structure.

20. The cabinet module of claim 19, wherein the number of the at least one first guide structure and the number of the at least one third guide structure are both two, each of the two first guide structures and the two third guide structures is a spiral groove, the number of the at least one second guide structure and the number of the at least one fourth guide structure are both two, each of the two second guide structures and the two fourth guide structures is a protruding post, the two second guide structures are opposite to each other and movably connected to the two first guide structures respectively, and the two fourth guide structures are opposite to each other and movably connected to the two third guide structures respectively.

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