Connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector. The connector comprises a shell; the pipeline is at least partially arranged in the shell; the base part is mounted on a first object and is arranged on the shell to allow the shell to float between a first longitudinal position and a second longitudinal position relative to the base part, so that the pipeline can be connected to a second object in the longitudinal direction in a floating manner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a connector, in particular to a floating connector. Background Art

[0002] A connector is a commonly used device. In an application environment such as a server, a connector is required to guide cooling liquid from an outlet pipe (e.g., a cooling liquid source) to an inlet pipe (e.g., the inside of a server). In some cases, the pipe connection for cooling liquid is not a permanent connection, but a temporary connection. That is, the connector may be switched between different servers, and the connector may be connected to one server during a period of use, and the connector may be connected to another server during another period of use.

[0003] Therefore, on the one hand, it is expected that the connector and the server have a quick connection function to allow the connection mode to be switched quickly and conveniently. In addition, it is expected that the connector has a floating connection function to ensure that the connector and the inlet pipe are aligned when there is a certain error between the installation environment of the connector and the inlet pipe. On the other hand, it is expected that the connector can provide force feedback in the connection direction so that the user can understand whether the connection is in place, thereby avoiding unstable connections. Utility Model Content

[0004] A connector according to the present application includes: a shell; a pipe, at least partially arranged in the shell; a base, mounted to a first object and arranged in the shell to allow the shell to float between a first longitudinal position and a second longitudinal position relative to the base, so that the pipe can be connected to the second object in a floating manner along the longitudinal direction.

[0005] In one embodiment, the connector further comprises an indicator disposed at the base and configured to emit a signal when the housing is disengaged from the second longitudinal position.

[0006] In one embodiment, the indicator includes: a switch, when the shell is in the second longitudinal position, the switch is in a triggered state, so that the switch does not send an indication signal; when the shell is out of the second longitudinal position, the switch is in a non-triggered state and sends an indication signal.

[0007] In one embodiment, the indicator further comprises a plate portion, which is disposed in the base; when the switch is in the triggered state, the switch abuts against the housing and retracts into the plate portion, and when the switch is in the non-triggered state, the switch extends from the plate portion.

[0008] In one embodiment, the connector further comprises a first floating spring disposed between the base and the housing and biasing the housing toward the second longitudinal position relative to the base.

[0009] In one embodiment, the outer surface of the shell is provided with a recessed portion, and the shell is provided with a first end wall and a second end wall opposite to each other along the longitudinal direction; the base is arranged in the recessed portion, and the first end wall and the second end wall respectively abut against the base to limit the first longitudinal position and the second longitudinal position of the shell.

[0010] In one embodiment, the base includes at least one sliding portion arranged in the recessed portion, and each sliding portion is provided with a first spring groove for accommodating the first floating spring; one end of the first floating spring abuts against the first end wall, and the other end abuts against the first spring groove.

[0011] In one embodiment, each of the sliding portions is provided with at least one sliding groove extending along the longitudinal direction; the connector includes at least one pin fixed to the housing, the pin extending in the transverse direction and respectively inserted into the sliding groove to guide the longitudinal movement of the housing.

[0012] In one embodiment, the base includes: a pair of sliding parts, which are arranged on both sides of the shell in the transverse direction; and a bridge part, which is connected between the sliding parts; the sliding parts and the bridge part do not exceed the extension range of the shell in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

[0013] In one embodiment, the housing comprises an accommodation space extending along the longitudinal direction, and the pipe is accommodated in the accommodation space and can float laterally and vertically relative to the housing.

[0014] In one embodiment, the connector further comprises a plurality of second floating springs, which are arranged between the inner wall of the shell and the outer wall of the pipe along the lateral direction and the vertical direction to support lateral floating, vertical floating, or inclined floating of the pipe.

[0015] In one embodiment, the base is arranged outside the accommodating space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figures 1A to 1F They are respectively a front view, a rear view, a left view, a right view, a top view, and a bottom view of the connector according to the present application; Figure 1G to Figure 1H They are three-dimensional images of the connector at different angles;

[0017] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the connector;

[0018] Figure 3A and Figure 3B are three-dimensional views of the connector at different angles, respectively, wherein the housing is shown in a first longitudinal position relative to the base;

[0019] Figure 4A and Figure 4B are three-dimensional views of the connector at different angles, respectively, wherein the housing is shown in a second longitudinal position relative to the base;

[0020] Figure 5A is a perspective view of a first housing of the connector;

[0021] Figure 5B is a perspective view of a second housing of the connector;

[0022] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the pipe of the connector;

[0023] Figure 7 is a perspective view of a base of the connector;

[0024] Figure 8 is a perspective view of the trigger of the connector;

[0025] Fig. 9A and Fig. 9B They are three-dimensional views of the connector, wherein a portion of the housing is removed to show the internal structure;

[0026] Fig.10 is along Figure 1F A cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

[0027] List of reference numerals:

[0028] 100 Connectors

[0029] 110 Housing

[0030] 110a First housing

[0031] 110b Second housing

[0032] 111 Accommodation Space

[0033] 112 Joint

[0034] 113 First end wall

[0035] 114 Second end wall

[0036] 115 Limiting part

[0037] 116 Second spring slot

[0038] 117 Depression

[0039] 118 holes

[0040] 120 Pipe

[0041] 121 First End

[0042] 122 Second End

[0043] 123 middle section

[0044] 124 First flange

[0045] 124a Alignment section

[0046] 125 Second flange

[0047] 140 Pad

[0048] 150 Snap ring

[0049] 160 base

[0050] 161 Sliding part

[0051] 162 Bridge

[0052] 163 Slide slot

[0053] 164 First spring slot

[0054] 170 Indicator

[0055] 171 Board

[0056] 172 Switch

[0057] 173 signal line

[0058] 191 First floating spring

[0059] 192 Second floating spring

[0060] 193 Pins

[0061] 194 Bolt DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] Although the present invention is illustrated and described herein with reference to specific embodiments, the present invention should not be limited to the details shown. Rather, various modifications may be made to the details within the scope of equivalents of the claims and without departing from the present invention.

[0063] The descriptions of directions such as “front”, “rear”, “up” and “down” in this article are only for the convenience of understanding. The present invention is not limited to these directions but can be adjusted according to actual conditions.

[0064] Reference Figure 1A to Figure 2The connector 100 according to the present application is described as a whole. The connector 100 includes a housing 110 , a pipe 120 , a gasket 140 , a snap ring 150 , a base 160 , an indicator 170 , a first floating spring 191 , a second floating spring 192 , a pin 193 , and a bolt 194 .

[0065] The base 160 is mounted to a first object, such as a circuit board. The first object is mounted to a second object, such as a chassis, by other connection methods not shown in the present application (such as bolt connection, plug-in connection, welding, etc.). One end of the pipe 120 is connected to a fluid pipe (not shown), and the other end is connected to a joint (not shown) provided on the second object. Since there may be manufacturing tolerances or installation tolerances between the first object and the second object, it is necessary that the pipe 120 can be connected to the joint of the second object in a floating manner.

[0066] The connector 100 of the present application is designed to realize the floating function in the longitudinal, transverse and vertical directions. The longitudinal direction is the extension direction of the pipeline 120, and the transverse and vertical directions are roughly perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The longitudinal, transverse and vertical directions are only for the convenience of understanding, and do not limit the setting direction of the connector 100 of the present application, and the longitudinal, transverse and vertical directions do not have to be strictly perpendicular to each other.

[0067] In this embodiment, a plurality of gaskets 140 are respectively sleeved on the pipe 120 and disposed at both ends of the housing 110, thereby preventing the pipe 120 from tilting relative to the housing 110. A clamping ring 150 is disposed at at least one end of the pipe 120 to prevent the pipe 120 from being separated from the housing 110.

[0068] Reference FIG. 3A to FIG. 4B The floating connection between the base 160 and the housing 110 is generally described.

[0069] The base 160 is fixedly disposed on the first object (not shown), and the housing 110 can be disposed on the base 160 in a floating manner in the longitudinal direction. The base 160 can be embedded in the housing 110 to reduce the overall size of the connector 100. However, this is not necessary, and the base 160 can be disposed outside the housing 110, or can have a size larger than the housing 110 and accommodate the housing 110.

[0070] The housing 110 is floatable relative to the base 160 between a first longitudinal position and a second longitudinal position. Figure 3A and Figure 3B The housing 110 is shown in a first longitudinal position, with the first end wall 113 of the housing 110 abutting the base 160 . Figure 4A and Figure 4B The housing 110 is shown in a second longitudinal position, with the second end wall 114 of the housing 110 abutting the base 160 .

[0071] The first floating spring 191 is disposed between the housing 110 and the base 160 to achieve longitudinal floating. More specifically, the first floating spring 191 biases the housing 110 toward the base 160. Figure 4A and Figure 4B The second longitudinal position shown. Therefore, when the pipe 120 is not connected to the second object, the housing 110 (and the pipe 120 accommodated in the housing 110) is maintained in the second longitudinal position by the first floating spring 191. When the pipe 120 is connected to the second object and there is a tolerance between the first object and the second object, the housing 110 and the pipe 120 can float in the longitudinal direction and escape from the second longitudinal position. The first longitudinal position is the maximum longitudinal floating position of the housing 110 and the pipe 120, so the distance between the first longitudinal position and the second longitudinal position is the maximum longitudinal floating stroke.

[0072] Back to Figure 2 The pipe 120 is disposed in the housing 110, and the second floating spring 192 is disposed between the pipe 120 and the housing 110 to achieve lateral floating, vertical floating and inclined floating. The inclined floating means that the pipe 120 is inclined in the lateral direction, in the vertical direction or a combination of the two. For example, the first end 121 of the pipe 120 can be slightly lower or higher than the second end 122 (see Figure 6 ), so as to flexibly adapt to the tolerance between the first object and the second object. In this embodiment, a plurality of second floating springs 192 are arranged around the pipe 120, so that the pipe 120 can float horizontally, vertically and obliquely relative to the housing 110.

[0073] Reference FIG. 5A to FIG. 5B The specific structure of the housing 110 is described. In this embodiment, the housing 110 is assembled by a first housing 110a and a second housing 110b by bolts 194, so as to facilitate processing and manufacturing. In other embodiments, the housing 110 can be integrally formed.

[0074] The first shell 110a and the second shell 110b respectively have a half-cylindrical accommodation space 111, so the first shell 110a and the second shell 110b can be assembled with each other to form a complete accommodation space 111. The first shell 110a and the second shell 110b can respectively have a plurality of coupling parts 112, such as a clamping part, a bolt hole, and other conventional coupling methods in the art, so as to be assembled with each other to form a complete shell 110. In addition, since the manner in which the shell 110 is divided into the first shell 110a and the second shell 110b can be changed, for example, it can be divided vertically, horizontally, or obliquely, so any structural features of the shell 110 described in the present application can be provided in either the first shell 110a or the second shell 110b.

[0075] The outer surface of the shell 110 is roughly square and has a first end wall 113 and a second end wall 114 that are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction. The accommodating space 111 is cylindrical and extends in the longitudinal direction. However, this is not necessary. In other embodiments, the outer surface of the shell 110 can be cylindrical, hexagonal, etc., and the accommodating space 111 can be square, hexagonal, etc. A plurality of limiting portions 115 extending in the longitudinal direction are provided on the outer side surface of the first end wall 113 to limit the lateral floating range, vertical floating range and inclined floating range of the pipe 120 relative to the shell 110. For example, the limiting portion 115 can be abutted against the periphery of the liner 140, and the liner 140 is sleeved on the outside of the pipe 120. Therefore, the limiting portion 115 can limit the lateral floating range, vertical floating range and inclined floating range of the pipe 120.

[0076] The inner wall of the housing 110 (ie, the outer side of the accommodating space 111) is provided with a plurality of second spring slots 116. Each second spring slot 116 is recessed into the housing 110 in a lateral or vertical direction to accommodate the second spring 192 respectively.

[0077] In other embodiments, the second floating spring 192 may be configured in a different form, such as a flexible substance or liquid filled in the housing 110 .

[0078] The outer surface of the housing 110 is provided with a recessed portion 117, and the base 160 is disposed in the recessed portion 117. Specifically, the recessed portion 117 is arranged to be recessed into the housing 110 in the transverse and vertical directions, and to extend in the longitudinal direction between the first end wall 113 and the second end wall 114. Therefore, the recessed portion 117 forms a groove that can accommodate the base 160 and allow the housing 110 to slide longitudinally relative to the base 160. The housing 110 is also provided with a plurality of holes 118, which are, for example, disposed on the side wall of the recessed portion 117. Figure 2 , a plurality of pins 193 are inserted into the holes 118 so as to be fixed to the housing 110. These pins 193 are inserted into the sliding grooves 163 of the base to guide the longitudinal sliding of the housing 110 relative to the base 160.

[0079] Reference Figure 6 The specific structure of the pipeline 120 is described.

[0080] The pipe 120 includes a first end 121, a second end 122, and a middle section 123 connected between the first end 121 and the second end 122. The first end 121 and the second end 122 are both located outside the housing 110, and the middle section 123 is located inside the housing 110. A first flange 124 is provided between the first end 121 and the middle section 123, and a second flange 125 is provided between the second end 122 and the middle section 123. The first flange 124 and the second flange 125 are respectively located outside the longitudinal ends of the housing 110. Fig. 9BA gasket 140 is provided between the first flange 124 and the first side wall 113 of the housing, and a gasket 140 and a clamping ring 150 are provided between the second flange 125 and the second side wall 114 of the housing 110. Therefore, the pipe 120 is substantially prevented from moving longitudinally relative to the housing 110, so that the pipe 120 and the housing 110 float together longitudinally. Figure 1F The first flange portion 124 may be provided with at least one alignment portion 124a, for example, an alignment portion 124a in the form of a threaded hole is provided on the side of the first flange portion 124 facing away from the housing 110. The alignment portion 124a may be connected to a guide rod (not shown) to facilitate alignment of the pipe 120 with the second object.

[0081] In use, the first end 121 of the pipe 120 is connected to a connector (not shown) of the second object, and the second end 122 is connected to a fluid pipe (not shown), so that a fluid such as a coolant is introduced into the second object. The connection between the first end 121 and the second object can be plugged in along the longitudinal direction. The connector 100 of the present application provides a longitudinal pressure feedback function to ensure a stable connection, wherein the meaning of a stable connection is that the longitudinal pressure between the first end 121 and the second object exceeds a threshold. That is, when the first end 121 and the second object are not connected, or the longitudinal pressure between the first end 121 and the second object does not exceed the threshold, the housing 110 (and the pipe 120) is located in the second floating position, thus indicating that there is no stable connection. After the longitudinal pressure between the first end 121 and the second object exceeds the threshold, the housing 110 (and the pipe 120) floats longitudinally relative to the base 160 and leaves the second floating position, thus indicating a stable connection. To this end, the bias force of the first floating spring 191 can be set according to the pressure threshold, for example, set to be approximately equal to the pressure threshold, so that when the longitudinal pressure between the first end 121 of the pipe 120 and the second object exceeds the pressure threshold, the pipe 120 and the shell 110 can resist the bias force of the first floating spring 191 under the action of the longitudinal pressure and leave the second floating position.

[0082] When the pipe 120 and the housing 110 leave the second floating position, the indicator 170 may provide an indication signal to indicate that the longitudinal pressure exceeds the threshold. The indicator 170 will be described in detail below.

[0083] In other embodiments, the second end 122 of the pipe 120 is connected to the second object, and the first end 121 is connected to the fluid pipe. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the first end 121 and the second end 122 of the pipe 120 are connected to the joint of the second object and the joint of the third object, respectively, wherein the third object is a bracket or a plate fixed to the first object or the second object. Therefore, the connector 100 can adapt to the tolerances between the first object, the second object, and the third object.

[0084] Reference Figure 7 The specific structure of the base 160 is described. The base 160 includes a pair of sliding parts 161 and a bridge part 162 connected between the sliding parts 161. The sliding parts 161 are generally rectangular, and each sliding part 161 is provided with a first spring slot 164 for accommodating the first floating spring 191. The first spring slot 164 extends in the longitudinal direction, one end of which is open at the outer side of the sliding part 161, and the other end is closed in the sliding part 161, so the first spring slot 164 is formed in the form of a blind hole. Fig.10 One end of the first floating spring 191 extends to the outside of the sliding portion 161 and abuts against the first end wall 113 of the shell 110 , and the other end abuts against the first spring groove 164 .

[0085] Each sliding portion 161 is provided with a sliding groove 163 extending in the longitudinal direction. As described above, the pin 193 fixed to the housing 110 is inserted into the sliding groove 163 to guide the housing 110 to float in the longitudinal direction relative to the sliding portion 161. In this embodiment, each sliding portion 161 is provided with two sliding grooves 163 opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, and the two pins 193 are respectively inserted into the two sliding grooves 163, thereby guiding the longitudinal floating of the housing 110 more stably.

[0086] Combined with reference Figure 2 , the sliding parts 161 are arranged on both sides of the shell 110 in the horizontal direction, and the bridge part 163 is arranged on the bottom side of the shell 110. The sliding parts 161 and the bridge part 162 do not exceed the extension range of the shell 110 on the plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. In this embodiment, the two sliding parts 161 and the bridge part 163 of the base 160 form a frame surrounded on three sides, and are embedded in the recessed part 117 of the shell 110 with a corresponding shape (that is, the shape of the recessed part 117 is a recessed part surrounded on three sides), so that the gap between the square outer surface of the shell 110 and the cylindrical storage space 111 is effectively utilized. In other embodiments, the base 160 can have different shapes, such as a flat plate as a whole, as long as it can be fixed to the first object and allows the shell 110 to float longitudinally relative to the base 160.

[0087] Reference Figure 8 Indicator 170 is described.

[0088] In general, the indicator 170 is disposed on the base 160 and is configured to send a signal when the housing 110 is out of the second longitudinal position. As described above, when the pipe 120 is not connected to the second object, or the pipe 120 is connected to the second object but does not generate a longitudinal pressure exceeding a threshold, the housing 110 is in the second longitudinal position. Therefore, when the housing 110 is out of the second longitudinal position, it indicates that a longitudinal pressure exceeding a threshold has been generated between the housing 110 (and the pipe 120) and the second object. That is, the function of the indicator 170 is to indicate that the housing 110 has generated considerable longitudinal floating, and also indicates that the pipe 120 has been stably connected to the second object.

[0089] Specifically, the indicator 170 includes a plate portion 171, a switch 172, and a signal line 173. The plate portion 171 is in a square plate shape and is accommodated in the bridge portion 162 of the base 160. More specifically, the plate portion 171 is embedded in the side of the bridge portion 162 facing away from the housing 110 to reduce the overall volume of the connector 100.

[0090] The switch 172 can be switched between a non-triggered state and a triggered state, and can be configured to send an indication signal in the non-triggered state. For example, in the triggered state, the switch 172 is retracted into the plate portion 171, and in the non-triggered state, the switch 172 extends from the plate portion 171 and sends an indication signal. When the housing 110 is in the second longitudinal position, the second end wall 114 of the housing 110 abuts against the switch 172 to keep the switch 172 in the triggered state. More specifically, in conjunction with Figure 3B , at this time, the housing 110 is in the first longitudinal position, that is, out of the second longitudinal position. At this time, the switch 172 is in a non-triggered state, and extends from the plate portion 171 toward the second end wall 114. For example, a spring (not shown) is provided in the plate portion 171 to bias the switch 172 toward the extension direction. At this time, the indicator 170 outputs an indication signal through the signal line 173 to indicate that the housing 110 has been out of the second longitudinal position, that is, a longitudinal pressure exceeding the threshold has been generated.

[0091] Reference Figure 4B At this time, the housing 110 is in the second longitudinal position, and the second end wall 114 abuts against the base 160, so that the switch 172 of the indicator 170 is in a triggered state, that is, retracted into the plate portion 171. Therefore, the indicator 170 does not send an indication signal.

[0092] It should be understood that when the housing 110 is separated from the second longitudinal position by a certain distance (the distance may be referred to as a "switch stroke"), the switch 172 may extend from the plate portion 171. The switch stroke may be less than the distance between the first longitudinal position and the second longitudinal position. Therefore, when the distance between the second end wall 114 of the housing 110 and the base 160 exceeds the switch stroke, the switch 172 is switched from the triggered state to the non-triggered state and sends an indication signal. The first end wall 113 of the housing 110 may function to limit the longitudinal motion range of the housing 110 relative to the base 160.

[0093] In addition, as described above, during the process of establishing a connection between the second end 121 of the pipe 120 and the second object, the housing 110 is disengaged from the second longitudinal position to indicate that a longitudinal pressure exceeding the threshold has been generated between the housing 110 and the second object. After the second end 121 is connected to the second object, the housing 110 may remain disengaged from the second longitudinal position, or return to the second longitudinal position under the action of the first floating spring 191, depending on the type of the connection. For example, if the second end 121 is plugged into the second object by friction fit, the second end 121 and the second object may move relative to each other after the connection is established, thereby allowing the housing to return to the second longitudinal position.

[0094] The plate portion 171 is provided with a slot so that the signal line 173 extends from the switch 172 to the outside. In other embodiments, the indication signal can be sent wirelessly, so the signal line 173 can be omitted.

[0095] The specific structure of the indicator 170 in this embodiment can advantageously reduce the overall size of the connector 100 and transmit an easily accepted electrical signal. In other embodiments, the indicator 170 can have different structures as long as it can transmit a signal according to the position change between the base 160 and the housing 110.

[0096] Reference Fig. 9A and Fig. 9B It can be seen that the relationship between the various components of the connector 100 of the present application, especially the positional relationship between the housing 110 , the pipe 120 , and the second floating spring 192 .

[0097] Reference Fig.10 It can be seen that the relationship between the various components of the connector 100 of the present application, especially the positional relationship between the base 160 , the housing 110 , and the first floating spring 191 .

[0098] Although preferred embodiments have been shown and described herein, it should be understood that these embodiments are given as examples only. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that many variations, changes and substitutions will not depart from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to cover all such variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector (100), characterized in that: The connector (100) comprises: Housing (110); A pipe (120) is at least partially disposed in the housing (110); A base (160) is mounted to the first object and is disposed on the housing (110) to allow the housing (110) to float relative to the base (160) between a first longitudinal position and a second longitudinal position, so that the pipe (120) can be connected to the second object in a floating manner along the longitudinal direction.

2. The connector (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector (100) further comprises an indicator (170) disposed on the base (160) and configured to emit a signal when the housing (110) is disengaged from the second longitudinal position.

3. The connector (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The indicator (170) comprises: a switch (172), wherein when the housing (110) is in the second longitudinal position, the switch (172) is in a triggered state, so that the switch (172) does not send an indication signal; When the housing (110) is out of the second longitudinal position, the switch (172) is in a non-triggered state and sends an indication signal.

4. The connector (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The indicator (170) further includes a plate portion (171), wherein the plate portion (171) is disposed in the base portion (160); When the switch (172) is in the triggered state, the switch (172) abuts against the housing (110) and retracts into the plate portion (171); when the switch (172) is in the non-triggered state, the switch (172) extends from the plate portion (171).

5. The connector (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector (100) further includes a first floating spring (191) disposed between the base (160) and the housing (110) and biasing the housing (110) toward the second longitudinal position relative to the base (160).

6. The connector (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer surface of the shell (110) is provided with a recessed portion (117), and the shell (110) is provided with a first end wall (113) and a second end wall (114) which are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction; The base (160) is disposed in the recess (117), and the first end wall (113) and the second end wall (114) respectively abut against the base (160) to define the first longitudinal position and the second longitudinal position of the housing (110).

7. The connector (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base (160) comprises at least one sliding portion (161) arranged in the recessed portion (117), and each of the sliding portions (161) is provided with a first spring groove (164) for accommodating the first floating spring (191); One end of the first floating spring (191) abuts against the first end wall (113), and the other end abuts against the first spring groove (164).

8. The connector (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that: Each of the sliding parts (161) is provided with at least one sliding groove (163) extending along the longitudinal direction; The connector (100) includes at least one pin (193) fixed to the housing (110), the pins (193) extending in a transverse direction and respectively inserted into the sliding grooves (163) to guide the longitudinal movement of the housing (110).

9. The connector (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that: The base (160) comprises: The pair of sliding parts (161) are arranged on both sides of the housing (110) in a transverse direction; and A bridge portion (162) connected between the sliding portions (161); The sliding portion (161) and the bridge portion (162) do not exceed the extension range of the housing (110) on a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

10. The connector (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The housing (110) comprises a housing space (111) extending in the longitudinal direction, and the pipe (120) is accommodated in the housing space (111) and can float in the transverse direction and the vertical direction relative to the housing (110).

11. The connector (100) according to claim 10, characterized in that: The connector (100) further includes a plurality of second floating springs (192), which are arranged between the inner wall of the housing (110) and the outer wall of the pipe (120) along the lateral direction and the vertical direction to support lateral floating, vertical floating, or inclined floating of the pipe (120).

12. The connector (100) according to claim 10, characterized in that: The base (160) is arranged outside the accommodating space (111).

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