Joint auxiliary kit and joint module

Abstract

The invention discloses a joint auxiliary kit and a joint module. The joint auxiliary kit comprises an assembling cylinder, a first elastic element, a limiting cylinder, an electric control assembly and a liquid detection unit. One side of the assembling cylinder is provided with a plurality of stopping parts, and the assembling cylinder is used for being assembled on the first connector. The first elastic element is arranged in the assembling cylinder, and one end of the first elastic element abuts against the stopping part. The limiting cylinder is movably arranged on the assembling cylinder in the axial direction of the assembling cylinder. The stop part is surrounded by the limiting cylinder and abuts against the limiting cylinder. The electric control assembly is arranged on the assembling cylinder. At least one part of the liquid detection unit is arranged in the assembly cylinder and is electrically connected to the electric control assembly. The electric control assembly is used for enabling the limiting barrel to move according to the liquid detection unit so as to enable the stop part to move, and then the first elastic element disconnects the first connector from the second connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a connector auxiliary kit and connector module, and more particularly to a connector auxiliary kit and connector module including electronic control components. Background Technology

[0002] Benefiting from the high specific heat of liquids, liquid cooling systems are widely used to cool electronic devices such as servers. To prevent leakage of the working fluid in the liquid cooling system from damaging the electronic devices, solenoid valves are usually installed in the piping of the liquid cooling system to shut off the piping when leakage is detected. Specifically, the solenoid valve includes an electromagnetic element and a plunger that can be driven by the electromagnetic element, so as to close or open the piping of the liquid cooling system through the plunger.

[0003] However, the plunger of a solenoid valve is located in the pipeline and needs to withstand the pressure generated by the flow of the working fluid. Therefore, this plunger often needs to be quite large to overcome the aforementioned pressure and move within the pipeline, which makes the solenoid valve itself quite large. As a result, the space for accommodating the liquid cooling system is difficult to utilize effectively. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a small-volume connector auxiliary kit and a connector module comprising the same.

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention discloses a connector auxiliary kit for disconnecting a first connector and a second connector. The connector auxiliary kit includes an assembly cylinder, a first elastic element, a limiting cylinder, an electrical control assembly, and a liquid detection unit. The assembly cylinder has multiple stops on one side and is used to assemble with the first connector. The first elastic element is disposed in the assembly cylinder, and one end of the first elastic element abuts against a stop. The limiting cylinder is movably disposed in the assembly cylinder along an axial direction. The stops surround and abut against the limiting cylinder. The electrical control assembly is disposed in the assembly cylinder. At least a portion of the liquid detection unit is disposed in the assembly cylinder and electrically connected to the electrical control assembly. The electrical control assembly is used to move the limiting cylinder according to the liquid detection unit, thereby moving the stops, and causing the first elastic element to disconnect the first connector and the second connector.

[0006] Another embodiment of the present invention discloses a connector module comprising a first connector, a second connector, and a connector auxiliary kit. The second connector is mated with the first connector. The connector auxiliary kit comprises an assembly cylinder, a first elastic element, a limiting cylinder, an electrical control assembly, and a liquid detection unit. The assembly cylinder has a plurality of stops on one side and is assembled to the first connector. The first elastic element is disposed in the assembly cylinder, and one end of the first elastic element abuts against the stops. The limiting cylinder is movably disposed in the assembly cylinder along an axial direction. The stops are surrounded by and abut against the limiting cylinder. The electrical control assembly is disposed in the assembly cylinder. At least a portion of the liquid detection unit is disposed in the assembly cylinder and electrically connected to the electrical control assembly. The electrical control assembly is used to move the limiting cylinder according to the liquid detection unit, thereby moving the stops, and causing the first elastic element to disconnect the first connector and the second connector.

[0007] According to the connector auxiliary kit and connector module disclosed in the above embodiments, a limiting cylinder is movably disposed on the assembly cylinder along the axial direction of the assembly cylinder, a stop portion surrounds and abuts against the limiting cylinder, and a liquid detection unit is at least partially disposed on the assembly cylinder and electrically connected to the electronic control component. Therefore, the electronic control component can move the limiting cylinder according to the liquid detection unit, thereby moving the stop portion and causing the first elastic element to disconnect the first connector and the second connector. In this way, when working fluid leaks from the connection between the first and second connectors, the first and second connectors can be disconnected, preventing the leaked working fluid from damaging nearby electronic components. Simultaneously, the entire connector auxiliary kit is disposed outside the first and second connectors and does not bear the pressure of the working fluid. Therefore, compared to conventional solenoid valves, the connector auxiliary kit of the present invention not only disconnects the first and second connectors immediately in the event of leakage, but also has a smaller volume, allowing for more efficient use of the space accommodating the liquid cooling system containing the first and second connectors. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a connector module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0009] Figure 2 To present Figure 1 A perspective view of the connector auxiliary kit of the connector module disconnecting the first and second connectors;

[0010] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional sectional view of the connector auxiliary kit of the connector module in the image;

[0011] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A side sectional view of the connector module in the diagram;

[0012] Figure 5 for Figure 1 An exploded 3D view of the connector module;

[0013] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A partially exploded side sectional view of the connector module;

[0014] Figure 7 To present Figure 1 A side sectional view of the connector auxiliary kit of the connector module disconnecting the first and second connectors.

[0015] Symbol Explanation

[0016] 10: Connector Module

[0017] 100: First connector

[0018] 110: External thread structure

[0019] 200: Second connector

[0020] 210:convex part

[0021] 300: Connector Auxiliary Kit

[0022] 310: Assembly Cylinder

[0023] 311: Wide-diameter section

[0024] 312: Narrow-diameter section

[0025] 313: Stop section

[0026] 314: Internal thread structure

[0027] 315:Inner wall surface

[0028] 316: Assemble the protrusion

[0029] 317: against the convex part

[0030] 318: Opening

[0031] 319: Spread Arm

[0032] 320: First elastic element

[0033] 330: Limiting cylinder

[0034] 331: Cylindrical section

[0035] 3310: Outer surface

[0036] 3311: Inner circumferential surface

[0037] 332: Mounting Protrusion

[0038] 333: Opening

[0039] 340: Second elastic element

[0040] 350: Electronic control components

[0041] 351: Magnetic Core

[0042] 352: Coil

[0043] 353: Circuit Board

[0044] 354: Cylinder section

[0045] 355: Mounting Protrusion

[0046] 356: Perforation

[0047] 360: Liquid Detection Unit

[0048] D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6: Diameter

[0049] C: Circumferential direction

[0050] A: Axial direction Detailed Implementation

[0051] The following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention outlines its features and advantages. This description is sufficient to enable anyone skilled in the art to understand the technical content of the embodiments of the present invention and to implement them accordingly. Furthermore, based on the disclosure, claims, and drawings in this specification, anyone skilled in the art can easily understand the related objectives and advantages of the present invention. The following embodiments are intended to further illustrate the viewpoints of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

[0052] Please see Figures 1 to 6 . Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a connector module according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 To present Figure 1 A perspective view of the connector auxiliary kit of the connector module disconnecting the first and second connectors. Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional sectional view of the connector auxiliary kit of the connector module. Figure 3 for Figure 1 A side sectional view of the connector module. Figure 4 for Figure 1 An exploded 3D view of the connector module. Figure 5 for Figure 1 A partially exploded side sectional view of the connector module.

[0053] In this embodiment, the connector module 10 includes a first connector 100, a second connector 200, and a connector auxiliary kit 300. The first connector 100 is, for example, a male connector and has an external thread structure 110. The first connector 100 is, for example, fixed to a server housing (not shown). The second connector 200 is, for example, a female connector and has a protrusion 210. The first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are mated.

[0054] In this embodiment, the entire connector auxiliary kit 300 is disposed outside the first connector 100 and the second connector 200. The connector auxiliary kit 300 includes, for example, an assembly cylinder 310, a first elastic element 320, a limiting cylinder 330, a second elastic element 340, an electronic control assembly 350, and a liquid detection unit 360.

[0055] In this embodiment, the assembly cylinder 310 includes, for example, a wide-diameter section 311 and a narrow-diameter section 312 connected to each other and has a plurality of stops 313. The diameter D1 of the wide-diameter section 311 is larger than the diameter D2 of the narrow-diameter section 312. The stops 313 are located on the side of the wide-diameter section 311 away from the narrow-diameter section 312, and are, for example, stop protrusions.

[0056] Furthermore, in this embodiment, one side of the wide-diameter section 311 has, for example, multiple openings 318 forming multiple spring arms 319. These openings 318 are arranged along the circumferential direction C of the assembly cylinder 310. Stops 313 are respectively connected to these spring arms 319.

[0057] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the narrow diameter section 312, for example, has an internal thread structure 314 and a plurality of radially outwardly protruding assembly protrusions 316. The external thread structure 110 and the internal thread structure 314 are screwed together so that the assembly sleeve 310 is assembled to the first connector 100. However, the invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the first connector and the assembly sleeve may not need to include external thread structures and internal thread structures respectively, and may instead include a first engagement structure and a second engagement structure that match each other, such as matching locking protrusions and locking grooves.

[0058] The first elastic element 320 is, for example, a spring and is disposed in the assembly cylinder 310. Furthermore, the opposite ends of the first elastic element 320 abut against, for example, a stop portion 313 and an inner wall surface 315 of the wide diameter section 311 facing away from the narrow diameter section 312.

[0059] In this embodiment, the limiting cylinder 330 is made of, for example, a magnetic material and includes a cylindrical portion 331 and a mounting protrusion 332 connected to each other. The diameter D3 of the cylindrical portion 331 is larger than the diameter D4 of the mounting protrusion 332. The cylindrical portion 331 has an outer surface 3310 connected to the mounting protrusion 332. The outer surface 3310 has, for example, a plurality of openings 333. Furthermore, the second elastic element 340 is, for example, a spring, and its opposite ends are, for example, fixed to, the outer surface 3310 of the cylindrical portion 331 of the limiting cylinder 330 and the assembly protrusion 316 of the narrow diameter section 312, respectively. Therefore, through the second elastic element 340, the limiting cylinder 330 is movably disposed in the narrow diameter section 312, such as being movably disposed in the narrow diameter section 312 along an axial direction A of the assembled cylinder 310. Furthermore, the stop portion 313 is surrounded by the cylindrical portion 331 and abuts against the cylindrical portion 331. And, the limiting cylinder 330 can be as follows Figure 2 The stop on the stop part 313 is released by moving along the axial direction A as shown.

[0060] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the wide diameter section 311 has, for example, a plurality of radially outwardly projecting abutment protrusions 317. These abutment protrusions 317 abut against an inner circumferential surface 3311 of the cylindrical portion 331 of the limiting cylinder 330.

[0061] An electronic control component 350 is disposed on the assembly cylinder 310 and is, for example, an electromagnetic component. Specifically, the electronic control component 350 includes a magnetic core 351, a coil 352, and a circuit board 353. In this embodiment, the magnetic core 351 is made of, for example, a magnetic material and includes a cylindrical portion 354 and a mounting protrusion 355 connected to each other. The diameter D5 of the cylindrical portion 354 is larger than the diameter D6 of the mounting protrusion 355. The coil 352 is fitted onto the cylindrical portion 354. The circuit board 353 is fitted onto the mounting protrusion 355 and electrically connected to the coil 352. A narrow-diameter section 312 of the assembly cylinder 310 passes through, for example, the mounting protrusion 355 of the magnetic core 351. That is, the mounting protrusion 355 of the magnetic core 351 is fitted onto, for example, the narrow-diameter section 312 of the assembly cylinder 310. Furthermore, the cylindrical portion 354 has, for example, a through hole 356.

[0062] The liquid detection unit 360 is, for example, a leak detection strip as a non-electronic detection unit, and at least a portion of the liquid detection unit 360 is disposed between the assembly cylinder 310 and the limiting cylinder 330 and electrically connected to the circuit board 353. It should be noted that the form of the liquid detection unit 360 is not limited to the above. For example, in other embodiments, the liquid detection unit may also be any non-electronic detection unit that changes upon contact with liquid. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the liquid detection unit may also be any electronic component, electronic module, or electronic assembly that changes upon contact with liquid, such as a humidity detection unit (e.g., a hygrometer).

[0063] Furthermore, the circuit board 353 may have one or more quick-release contacts 3530 for mounting the liquid detection unit 360, facilitating replacement of the liquid detection unit 360. In this embodiment, the liquid detection unit 360, for example, passes through these openings 318 and is partially located in the wide-diameter section 311 of the assembly cylinder 310. The design of these openings 318 not only allows the formation of spring arms 319 on the wide-diameter section 311, enabling the stop portion 313 to be elastically reset by the spring arms 319, but also allows the liquid detection unit 360 to be partially located in the wide-diameter section 311 of the assembly cylinder 310, making it easier to access the working fluid leaking from the connection between the first connector 100 and the second connector 200. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the wide-diameter section of the assembly cylinder may have only one opening, and the liquid detection unit may pass through the same opening into the wide-diameter section and return to the circuit board. In yet another embodiment, the wide-diameter section of the assembly cylinder may not need to have an opening, and the liquid detection unit may be located in the spring arm of the wide-diameter section.

[0064] In addition, the liquid detection unit 360 also passes through one of the openings 333 of the cylindrical portion 331 of the limiting cylinder 330 and the through hole 356 of the cylindrical portion 354 of the magnetic core 351.

[0065] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 . Figure 7 To present Figure 1 A side sectional view of the connector auxiliary kit of the connector module disconnecting the first and second connectors.

[0066] When the liquid detection unit 360 comes into contact with liquid (such as working liquid leaking from the connection between the first connector 100 and the second connector 200), the circuit board 353 controls the coil 352 and the magnetic core 351 to generate a magnetic field, causing the limiting cylinder 330 to move in the axial direction A to separate from the stop portion 313. The movement of the limiting cylinder 330 in the axial direction A can, for example, mean that the limiting cylinder 330 moves towards the circuit board 353. In this way, the stop portion 313 releases the limiting cylinder 330 from its stop and flips outward, thereby causing one end of the first elastic element 320 to disengage from the stop portion 313 and push against a protrusion 210 of the second connector 200, thus disconnecting the first connector 100 and the second connector 200. It is understood that after the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are disconnected, the second connector 200 can be completely detached from the first elastic element 320. Because the first elastic element 320 has a certain rigidity, it will not sag significantly after the second connector 200 completely disengages from it. Furthermore, when the circuit board 353 stops controlling the coil 352 and the magnetic core 351 to generate a magnetic field, the first elastic element 320 can be pushed back, for example, manually or using a jig (not shown). Figure 5The second elastic element 340 can assist the limiting cylinder 330 in resetting to its original position. Figure 5 The position in the middle, thereby assisting the stop part 313 to return to its original position. Figure 5 The position in the middle.

[0067] In other embodiments, the connector auxiliary kit may also be exempt from including the second elastic element 340, and the limiting cylinder may be positioned solely by the friction between the spring arm and the limiting cylinder, and the limiting cylinder may be manually reset.

[0068] According to the connector auxiliary kit and connector module disclosed in the above embodiments, a limiting cylinder is movably disposed on the assembly cylinder along the axial direction of the assembly cylinder, a stop portion surrounds and abuts against the limiting cylinder, and a liquid detection unit is at least partially disposed on the assembly cylinder and electrically connected to the electronic control component. Therefore, the electronic control component can move the limiting cylinder according to the liquid detection unit, thereby moving the stop portion and causing the first elastic element to disconnect the first connector and the second connector. In this way, when working fluid leaks from the connection between the first and second connectors, the first and second connectors can be disconnected, preventing the leaked working fluid from damaging nearby electronic components. Simultaneously, the entire connector auxiliary kit is disposed outside the first and second connectors and does not bear the pressure of the working fluid. Therefore, compared to conventional solenoid valves, the connector auxiliary kit of the present invention not only disconnects the first and second connectors immediately in the event of leakage, but also has a smaller volume, allowing for more efficient use of the space accommodating the liquid cooling system containing the first and second connectors.

[0069] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to the foregoing embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall be determined by the claims appended to this specification.

Claims

1. A connector auxiliary kit for disconnecting a first connector and a second connector, the connector auxiliary kit comprising: An assembly cylinder having multiple stops on one side and used for assembling to the first connector; A first elastic element is disposed in the assembly cylinder, and one end of the first elastic element abuts against the stops; A limiting cylinder is movably disposed in the assembly cylinder along the axial direction of the assembly cylinder, and the stop portions are surrounded by the limiting cylinder and abut against the limiting cylinder; The electronic control components are located in the assembly cylinder; as well as A liquid detection unit, at least a portion of which is disposed in the assembly cylinder and electrically connected to the electronic control component; The electronic control component is used to move the limiting cylinder according to the liquid detection unit, thereby moving the stop parts and causing the first elastic element to disconnect the first connector and the second connector.

2. The connector auxiliary kit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic control component includes a magnetic core, a coil and a circuit board, the coil is sleeved on the magnetic core, the circuit board is disposed on the magnetic core and electrically connected to the coil and the liquid detection unit, and the magnetic core is sleeved on the assembly cylinder.

3. The connector auxiliary kit as claimed in claim 2, wherein the assembly cylinder comprises a wide diameter section and a narrow diameter section connected to each other, the diameter of the wide diameter section being larger than the diameter of the narrow diameter section, the stops being located on the side of the wide diameter section away from the narrow diameter section, the opposite ends of the first elastic element abutting against the stops and the inner wall surface of the wide diameter section opposite to the narrow diameter section, the limiting cylinder being movably disposed in the narrow diameter section, and the magnetic core being sleeved on the narrow diameter section.

4. The connector auxiliary kit as claimed in claim 3 further includes a second elastic element, the opposite ends of which are respectively fixed to the limiting cylinder and the narrow diameter section.

5. The connector auxiliary kit as claimed in claim 4, wherein the narrow diameter section has at least one radially outwardly projecting assembly protrusion, and the opposite ends of the second elastic element are respectively fixed to the limiting cylinder and the at least one assembly protrusion.

6. The connector auxiliary kit as claimed in claim 4, wherein the limiting cylinder comprises a cylindrical portion and a mounting protrusion connected to each other, the diameter of the cylindrical portion being larger than the diameter of the mounting protrusion, the stops being surrounded by and abutting against the cylindrical portion, and the opposite ends of the second elastic element being respectively fixed to the outer surface of the cylindrical portion connected to the mounting protrusion and the narrow diameter section.

7. The connector auxiliary kit as claimed in claim 3, wherein the magnetic core includes a cylindrical portion and a mounting protrusion connected to each other, the diameter of the cylindrical portion being larger than the diameter of the mounting protrusion, the circuit board being sleeved on the mounting protrusion, the narrow diameter section of the assembly cylinder passing through the mounting protrusion, and the coil being sleeved on the cylindrical portion.

8. The connector auxiliary kit as claimed in claim 3, wherein the wide diameter section has a plurality of radially outwardly projecting abutment protrusions that abut against the inner circumferential surface of the limiting cylinder.

9. The connector auxiliary kit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the liquid detection unit is a leakage detection strip, one side of the assembly tube has at least one opening to form a plurality of spring arms, the stops are respectively connected to the spring arms, and the liquid detection unit passes through the at least one opening and is partially located in the assembly tube.

10. The connector auxiliary kit of claim 9, wherein the number of the at least one opening is plurality of openings arranged in the circumferential direction of the assembly cylinder, and the liquid detection unit is partially located in the assembly cylinder through the openings.

11. A connector module, comprising: First connector; The second connector mates with the first connector; and Connector auxiliary kit, including: An assembly cylinder having multiple stops on one side and being assembled to the first connector; A first elastic element is disposed in the assembly cylinder and one end of the first elastic element abuts against the stops; A limiting cylinder is movably disposed in the assembly cylinder along the axial direction of the assembly cylinder, and the stop portions are surrounded by the limiting cylinder and abut against the limiting cylinder; The electronic control components are located in the assembly cylinder; as well as A liquid detection unit, at least a portion of which is disposed in the assembly cylinder and electrically connected to the electronic control component; The electronic control component is used to move the limiting cylinder according to the liquid detection unit, thereby moving the stop parts and causing the first elastic element to disconnect the first connector and the second connector.

12. The connector module as claimed in claim 11, wherein the electronic control component includes a magnetic core, a coil, and a circuit board, the coil is sleeved on the magnetic core, the circuit board is disposed on the magnetic core and electrically connected to the coil and the liquid detection unit, and the magnetic core is sleeved on the assembly cylinder.

13. The connector module of claim 12, wherein the assembly cylinder comprises a wide diameter section and a narrow diameter section connected to each other, the diameter of the wide diameter section being larger than the diameter of the narrow diameter section, the stops being located on the side of the wide diameter section away from the narrow diameter section, the opposite ends of the first elastic element abutting against the stops, i.e., the inner wall surface of the wide diameter section opposite to the narrow diameter section, the limiting cylinder being movably disposed in the narrow diameter section, and the magnetic core being sleeved on the narrow diameter section.

14. The connector module of claim 13, wherein the connector auxiliary kit further comprises a second elastic element, the opposite ends of which are respectively fixed to the limiting cylinder and the narrow diameter section.

15. The connector module of claim 14, wherein the narrow diameter section has at least one radially outwardly projecting assembly protrusion, and the opposite ends of the second elastic element are respectively fixed to the limiting cylinder and the at least one assembly protrusion.

16. The connector module of claim 14, wherein the limiting cylinder includes a cylindrical portion and a mounting protrusion, the mounting protrusion being connected to one side of the cylindrical portion, the stops being surrounded by and abutting against the cylindrical portion, and the opposite ends of the second elastic element being fixed to the mounting protrusion and the narrow diameter section, respectively.

17. The connector module of claim 13, wherein the magnetic core includes a cylindrical portion and a mounting protrusion connected to each other, the diameter of the cylindrical portion being larger than the diameter of the mounting protrusion, the circuit board being sleeved on the mounting protrusion, and the narrow diameter section of the assembly cylinder passing through the mounting protrusion.

18. The connector module of claim 13, wherein the wide diameter section has a plurality of radially outwardly projecting abutment protrusions that abut against the inner circumferential surface of the limiting cylinder.

19. The connector module of claim 11, wherein the liquid detection unit is a leakage detection strip, one side of the assembly tube has at least one opening to form a plurality of spring arms, the stops are respectively connected to the spring arms, and the liquid detection unit passes through the at least one opening and is partially located in the assembly tube.

20. The connector module of claim 19, wherein the number of the at least one opening is plurality of openings arranged in the circumferential direction of the assembly cylinder, and the liquid detection unit is partially located in the assembly cylinder through the openings.

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