Mistaken touch prevention clamping structure and female joint structure thereof

Abstract

The utility model discloses a mistaken touch prevention clamping structure and a female joint structure thereof. The mistaken touch prevention clamping structure is used for butt joint clamping of a male connector and a female connector and comprises a body, a sleeve and a pressing unit set, wherein an insertion channel is formed in the body, and the body is sleeved with the sleeve. The pressing unit group is provided with a ring body, a pressing body and a spring. The ring body is contained in the assembling groove in the body and can vertically move through the through hole, the pressing body is arranged in the opening of the sleeve and connected with the ring body, and the spring abuts against the position between the pressing body and the body. Wherein the end part of the body is radially and convexly provided with a blocking part, and the outer diameter of the blocking part is at least flush with or slightly higher than the pressing surface of the pressing body. Therefore, the male joint and the female joint can be easily butted and assembled or separated in a limited space, and unexpected separation caused by mistakenly touching the pressing body can be effectively prevented by means of the design of the blocking part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a clamping structure of a joint, in particular to a clamping structure for preventing accidental touch when a male and female joint are butted together, and a female joint structure thereof. Background Art

[0002] In the conventional water-cooling joint, the connection and separation of a male joint 9b and a female joint 9a are achieved by a button-type locking structure.

[0003] like Figure 1 As shown, conventional water-cooling connectors typically incorporate a button-type latching structure, or additionally incorporate it, onto a female connector 9a. This latching structure comprises a body 91 that fits snugly over the front end of the female connector 9a. The body 91 has a mounting hole 910 with a ring 911 positioned thereon. The outer periphery of the ring 911 includes a pressing element 912, which is exposed correspondingly to the mounting hole 910. An arc-shaped latching block 914 is positioned within the inner periphery, facing the pressing element 912. The ring 911 is continuously supported by a spring 913, ensuring that, in the absence of external force, the pressing element 912 of the ring 911 is exposed to the outer surface of the body 91. Furthermore, the axis between the ring 911 and an insertion channel of the body 91 is offset. Therefore, when the male connector 9b is inserted into the female connector 9a, the arc-shaped latching block 914 on the inner periphery of the ring 911 interferes axially with the annular latching groove 920 of the male connector 9b, completing the mating connection. In addition, when the user applies an additional external force to the pressing body 912 to compress the spring 913, the arc-shaped block 914 of the ring body 911 withdraws from interfering with the annular groove 920, allowing the male and female connectors 9b and 9a to be separated smoothly.

[0004] Furthermore, existing push-button water-cooling connectors are often deployed in limited, minimally sized spaces. Consequently, assembly and separation operations are not only inconvenient due to space constraints, but also prone to unexpected collisions or squeezing. In this case, because the pressing member 912 of the ring 911 protrudes from the outer surface of the body 91, supported by the spring 913 in the conventional structure, the pressing member 912 can be easily pressed during ease of use or assembly, potentially causing the male connector 9b to unexpectedly separate from the female connector 9a due to unexpected external forces acting on the pressing member 912.

[0005] Therefore, how to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems and deficiencies is the direction that the designers of this case and related manufacturers engaged in this industry are eager to study and improve. Utility Model Content

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an anti-mistouch card structure and a female connector structure thereof.

[0007] The utility model provides a card structure for preventing accidental touch, which is characterized by comprising:

[0008] A main body having an inserting channel formed therein, wherein a group of grooves are recessed in the inserting channel of the main body, and a through hole is passed through at least one side of the group of grooves;

[0009] a sleeve, which is sleeved on the body and has an opening;

[0010] A pressing unit assembly comprises a ring body, a pressing body and a spring, wherein the ring body is accommodated in the assembly groove, the pressing body is disposed in the opening and connected to the ring body through the through hole, and the spring is supported between the pressing body and the body; wherein,

[0011] A stopper is radially protruded from the end of the main body, and the outer diameter of the stopper is flush with or higher than a pressing surface of the pressing body.

[0012] The anti-accidental-touch card structure, wherein: the ring body is U-shaped, and two shoulders are formed by the connection between the two ends of the U-shape and the pressing body respectively, and the pressing body and the ring body form an L shape.

[0013] In the anti-accidental-touch locking structure, the lateral width of the opening of the sleeve is smaller than the shoulder width of the ring body, so that the ring body is pressed by the opening and cannot be detached from the opening of the sleeve.

[0014] The anti-accidental-touch card structure, wherein: the pressing body is axially extended along the outer surface of the main body to form a flat plate, and the flat plate has a pressing surface facing outward for the user to apply force, and a receiving surface facing the opposite side of the main body.

[0015] The anti-accidental-touch card structure, wherein: the outer diameter of the blocking portion is higher than the pressing surface of the pressing body.

[0016] The anti-accidental-touch card structure, wherein: an annular inclined surface is formed on the inner circumference of the ring body toward the front end.

[0017] The anti-accidental-touch card structure further comprises a handle provided at the outer peripheral end portion of the rear section of the sleeve.

[0018] In addition, the present invention provides a female connector structure, which includes:

[0019] A female connector having an annular groove formed circumferentially on an outer surface near the front end; and

[0020] A card structure for preventing accidental touch, comprising:

[0021] A main body having an inserting channel formed therein, wherein a group of grooves are recessed in the inserting channel of the main body, and a through hole is passed through at least one side of the group of grooves;

[0022] a sleeve, which is sleeved on the body and has an opening;

[0023] A pressing unit assembly, comprising a ring body, a pressing body, and a spring, wherein the ring body is accommodated in the assembly groove, the pressing body is disposed in the opening and connected to the ring body via the through hole, and the spring is supported between the pressing body and the body;

[0024] The body of the anti-accidental-touch card structure has at least one fixing hole corresponding to the annular groove near the inner periphery of the rear end, and a fixing pin is provided in the fixing hole. The fixing pin can slide in the annular groove of the female connector, so that the anti-accidental-touch card structure can rotate axially relative to the female connector.

[0025] The female connector structure, wherein: the sleeve of the anti-accidental-touch locking structure also has at least one fixing pin assembly hole, the fixing pin assembly hole corresponds to the fixing hole, and can allow the fixing pin to pass through.

[0026] In the female connector structure, a stopper is radially protruded from the end of the main body, and the outer diameter of the stopper is flush with or higher than a pressing surface of the pressing body.

[0027] Thus, the present invention provides a structure for preventing accidental contact and a female connector structure thereof, which allows for the docking, assembly, and separation of male and female connectors within a limited space. Furthermore, by designing the outer diameter of the retaining portion of the main body to be at least flush with or slightly higher than the pressing surface of the pressing body, the present invention effectively prevents the male connector from being accidentally separated from the female connector due to an unexpected external force accidentally contacting the pressing body. Furthermore, the present invention provides a female connector structure that makes it easier for users to operate assembly and separation within a limited space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a conventional button-type water-cooling joint;

[0029] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a conventional button-type water-cooling joint;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-accidental-touch card structure of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the decomposition of the anti-accidental-touch card structure of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the decomposition of the anti-accidental-touch card structure of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the anti-accidental-touch card structure of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 for Figure 6Schematic diagram of the cross-section of the anti-touch card structure along the line a-a';

[0035] Figure 8 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the anti-accidental-touch card structure of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 9 It is a partial cross-sectional diagram of the anti-accidental-touch card structure of the present invention.

[0037] Explanation of the reference numerals: male connector 1; plug-in portion 11; slot 110; ridge 111; slope 111a; platform 112; female connector 2a; plug-in channel 20; annular groove 20b; fixing hole 20p; assembly groove 201; through hole 202; body 21; groove 21u; fixing pin 211a; stop 213; sleeve 23; opening 230; open side 230a; fixing pin assembly hole 230p; top stop 230s; handle 232; pressing unit assembly 24; ring body 241; annular slope 241a; shoulder 241s; pressing body 242; pressing surface 242a; receiving surface 242b; protrusion 242r; spring 243; shoulder width H; lateral width h of the opening. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The above-mentioned objectives and structural and functional characteristics of the present invention will be described with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0039] Please refer to this utility model, Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-accidental-touch card structure of the utility model; Figure 4 and Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the decomposition of the anti-accidental-touch card structure of the utility model; Figure 6 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9 A schematic cross-sectional view of the anti-accidental-touch card structure of the present invention; and Figure 7 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the cross-section of the anti-touch card structure along the a-a' line.

[0040] As the utility model Figure 3 As shown, the present invention is a kind of anti-accidental touch card structure used for the assembly or separation between a male connector 1 and a female connector 2a in a water cooling joint. Figure 4 As shown, the anti-accidental touch latching structure is installed on the female connector 2a. Furthermore, during docking and assembly, the male connector 1 is latched by the anti-accidental touch latching structure to complete the assembly. The outer surface of the plug-in portion 11 at the front end of the male connector 1 has a circumferentially recessed latching groove 110. When the male connector 1 is inserted into the anti-accidental touch latching structure, the anti-accidental touch latching structure will interfere with the latching groove 110, thereby generating axial restraint.

[0041] Please refer to Figures 4 to 6The anti-accidental-touch card structure of the present invention comprises: a body 21, a sleeve 23, and a pressing unit assembly 24. A plug-in channel 20 is formed inside the body 21, so that the plug-in portion 11 of the male connector 1 can be inserted from the channel opening at the front end of the plug-in channel 20 during the docking process. At the same time, an annular assembly groove 201 is further recessed in the plug-in channel 20 of the body 21 near the front end, and a through hole 202 that penetrates the body 21 from at least one side of the assembly groove 201. More specifically, as Figure 7 As shown, the assembly groove 201 can connect the through holes 202 on the upper and lower sides and be formed vertically through the through holes 202 with the same aperture. Therefore, the components arranged therein can be guided to move vertically (radially) along the direction in which the through holes 202 are opened in the assembly groove 201.

[0042] The sleeve 23 is sleeved on the outside of the body 21, and an opening 230 is cut from the front end of the sleeve 23 toward the rear end. Figure 4 As shown, the opening 230 overlaps and corresponds to the through hole 202 . Thus, the insertion channel 20 can be connected to the outside of the sleeve 23 via the through hole 202 and the opening 230 .

[0043] The pressing unit assembly 24 comprises a ring body 241 , a pressing body 242 and a spring 243 . The ring body 241 is received in the assembly groove 201 through the through hole 202 , so that the ring body 241 can move vertically through the through hole 202 .

[0044] Further, and Figure 7 As shown, the ring body 241 has two shoulders 241s. In this embodiment, the ring body 241 can be in a U-shaped form, and the shoulders 241s are formed by the connection between the two ends of the U-shaped form and the pressing body 242. The ring body 241 and the pressing body 242 can be integrally formed. More specifically, the pressing body 242 and the ring body 241 are configured in an L-shaped form. In addition, the opening lateral width h of the opening 230 of the sleeve 23 is smaller than the shoulder width H of the ring body 241, so that the ring body 241 is pressed by the opening 230 and cannot be detached from the opening 230 of the sleeve 23.

[0045] Specifically, after the ring body 241 passes through the through hole 202, the shoulder width H is greater than the horizontal width h of the opening, so that the shoulders 241s connecting the two sides of the pressing body 242 are respectively limited by the top stop portions 230s of the sleeve 23 adjacent to the inner periphery of the two sides of the opening 230, so that the ring body 241 cannot continue to move vertically, thereby providing the maximum limit for the vertical movement of the ring body 241. Therefore, if Figure 4As shown, during the assembly process, in order to assemble them to complete the anti-accidental-touch card structure of the present invention, the ring body 241 of the pressing unit assembly 24 can be first correspondingly set in the assembly groove 201 of the main body 21, and then the sleeve 23 can be installed.

[0046] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, after assembly is completed, the ring body 241 is located in the assembly groove 201 , and the pressing body 242 is disposed in the opening 230 (and passes through the through hole 202 ) and connected to the ring body 241 , and protrudes from the outer surface of the body 21 .

[0047] Specifically, the pressing body 242 extends axially (at right angles) along the outer surface of the main body 21 to form a flat plate. This flat plate has a pressing surface 242a facing outward for the user to apply force, and a receiving surface 242b facing the main body 21. This allows the spring 243 (e.g., a compression spring) to be positioned between the receiving surface 242b of the pressing body 242 and the outer surface of the main body 21. Once assembled, the pressing unit assembly 24 is positioned within the main body 21. The spring 243 now supports the pressing body 242 and the main body 21 in a vertical direction (in the same direction as the through hole 202).

[0048] It is worth noting that if the assembly process is to first install the pressing unit assembly 24 and then install the sleeve 23, the spring 243 still needs to be temporarily applied with a preload (for example, by continuously pressing the pressing body 242) to compress it before the sleeve 23 is installed. This is to stably place the pressing unit assembly 24 into the body 21 when the sleeve 23 does not provide a stop before the installation is completed. After the sleeve 23 is installed on the outer surface of the body 21, the two shoulders 241s of the ring body 241 are stopped respectively, and the installation of the pressing unit assembly 24 is completed. The preload can be released (no external force acts on the pressing body 242), and the spring 243 naturally supports the body 242 and does not fall off.

[0049] In addition, if Figure 6 As shown, in order to more stably position the spring 243 between the pressing body 242 and the main body 21, a flat surface can be formed on the outer surface of the main body 21 corresponding to where the spring 243 abuts, or a recess 21u can be formed to prevent the spring 243 from moving out of its position. Similarly, a recess 21u can be formed on the receiving surface 242b of the pressing body 242, or a protrusion 242r can be formed corresponding to the axis of the spring 243 to prevent it from moving out of its position.

[0050] However, in order to facilitate the sleeve 23 to be mounted on the body 21 without affecting the spring 243 disposed relative to the body 21, for example, Figure 4 As shown, the opening 230 of the sleeve 23 can also extend axially to the front end of the sleeve 23 and form an open side 230a. During assembly, the sleeve 23 is installed with its front end from the rear end of the body 21, so that the spring 243 disposed (supported) on the outer surface of the body 21 can be disposed in the opening 230 from the open side 230a. In addition, the opening 230 also has an axial length suitable for allowing the sleeve 23 to completely fit within the body 21 while the installation of the spring 243 is not disturbed. Of course, if the size and shape of the pressing body 242 match the opening 230, the opening 230 will have the sufficient axial length.

[0051] At the same time, the present invention also has a stopper 213 radially protruding from the end of the body 21. Figure 6 As shown, the outer diameter of the stopper 213 is at least flush with or slightly higher than the pressing surface 242a of the pressing body 242, or even higher than the pressing surface 242a, thereby preventing unexpected external forces from acting on the pressing body 242 of the pressing unit assembly 24. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the pressing surface 242a of the pressing body 242 may also be slightly higher than the stopper 213 within the flush range, as long as the unexpected external forces can be effectively prevented from acting on the pressing body 242 of the pressing unit assembly 24. The present invention is not limited thereto.

[0052] In addition, the stopper 213 can also provide a position-limiting function. For example, during assembly, when the sleeve 23 is inserted from the rear end of the body 21, the front end of the sleeve 23 will not slide forward until it contacts the stopper 213 and is restrained, providing a more secure assembly while also sealing the open side 230a in front of the opening 230 of the sleeve 23 with the stopper 213.

[0053] Please refer to Figures 6 to 9 , showing the various states of the present invention from insertion to assembly during actual use. Prior to assembly and docking, the spring 243, free from external forces, supports the pressing body 242 and the main body 21. Consequently, the axis between the ring body 241 and the insertion channel 20 of the main body 21 is offset. At this point, the distal end of the ring body 241, relative to the pressing body 242, is exposed within the insertion channel 20.

[0054] like Figure 6 and Figure 8As shown, the locking groove 110 of the male connector 1 can be formed in a relatively concave manner between a gently sloping ridge 111 having a slope 111a and a platform 112. Therefore, when the male connector 1 and the female connector 2a are assembled and docked, because the ridge 111 has the slope 111a facing the front end, when the plug-in portion 11 is pushed by an axial external force and gradually inserted into the plug-in channel 20, the slope 111a can convert the axial force into a vertical direction, driving the inner circumference of the ring body 241 and withdrawing it from the plug-in channel 20, and compressing the spring 243, thereby gradually reducing the amplitude of the vertical movement (and axial deviation) until the ridge 111 can completely pass through.

[0055] In other embodiments, Figure 6 As shown, corresponding to the slope 111a, the inner circumference of the ring body 241 may also be formed with an annular slope 241a, facing the front end, that is, toward the insertion direction of the male connector 1. The annular slope 241a may be parallel to the slope 111a. This allows the two slopes to face each other, increasing the effective contact surface for converting axial external force into radial force. Therefore, during assembly, the axial external force transmitted by the slope 111a can be more evenly converted into a vertical direction to compress the spring 243.

[0056] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, after the ridge 111 passes, the ring body 241 will be driven by the spring 243 again to deviate from the axis and move vertically without the external force, and enter the slot 110 to complete the assembly, thereby achieving the effect of axial limitation.

[0057] Subsequently, if the user wants to separate the male connector 1 and the female connector 2a, he only needs to apply an external force vertically to the pressing surface 242a of the pressing body 242 to compress the spring 243, so that the ring body 241 enters and is fully accommodated in the assembly groove 201 after being pressed down (while withdrawing from the slot 110), so that the plug-in part 11 can be separated from the ring body 241 and the separation is completed. Furthermore, in order to facilitate the user's force application, the diameter of the spring 243 can also be correspondingly gradually expanded from the pressing body 242 to the outer surface of the main body 21, so as to guide the user's force from the pressing body 242 to maintain the vertical transmission effect. As mentioned above, Figure 6 As shown, at this time, the protrusion 242r can be provided on the receiving surface 242b corresponding to the end of the spring 243 with a smaller diameter, and the groove 21u can be provided on the end of the main body 21 corresponding to the end of the spring 243 with a larger diameter.

[0058] In summary, the design of the retaining portion 213 of the present invention, which is at least flush with (or slightly higher than) the pressing body 242, can effectively block unexpected external forces and prevent unexpected separation. Furthermore, the present invention can effectively prevent the male connector 1 from unexpectedly separating from the female connector 2a due to unexpected external forces in a confined space without adding unnecessary volume to the anti-accidental-touch latch structure, thereby making it more convenient for users to operate in confined spaces.

[0059] In addition, see Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the outer surface of the female connector 2a near the front end may be provided with a circumferentially recessed annular groove 20b. Specifically, the inner circumference of the body 21 near the rear end of the anti-touch mechanism corresponds to (e.g., convex and concave) the annular groove 20b of the female connector 2a. Specifically, the inner circumference of the body 21 near the rear end is provided with at least one (e.g., two) corresponding fixing holes 20p, each of which is provided with (through) a fixing pin 211a.

[0060] and participate Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the fixing pins 211a fit snugly within the annular grooves 20b of the female connector 2a and slide (or move) accordingly, allowing the anti-accidental-touch latch structure (the body 21 thereof) to rotate axially relative to the female connector 2a. This allows the user to adjust the hand position at any time by rotating the latch when assembling or detaching the latch in a limited space, depending on the grip or operation needs.

[0061] More specifically, in order to make the force transmission effect of the limit more stable and balanced, the fixing holes 20p and the fixing pins 211a therein can be formed into two groups in a symmetrical (parallel) manner. Figure 5 As shown, to facilitate assembly, the sleeve 23 may also have at least one fixing pin assembly hole 230p, which is arranged corresponding to the fixing hole 20p and allows the fixing pins 211a to pass through. Therefore, the assembly sequence is to complete the sleeve 23 being installed on the outside of the body 21, then assemble the anti-accidental touch locking structure and the female connector 2a, and then install the fixing pins 211a into the fixing holes 20p of the body 21 through the fixing pin assembly hole 230p.

[0062] Furthermore, considering the limited (narrow) space, for example, when both the left and right sides of the male connector 1 and the female connector 2a are occupied, there may not even be enough width in the narrow space to allow the male connector 1 and / or the female connector 2a to be directly grasped by hand. Therefore, the present invention may further include a handle 232 provided at the outer peripheral end of the rear section of the sleeve 23.

[0063] Thus, by grasping the handle 232, a better grasping auxiliary force can be obtained to facilitate operation of the sleeve 23 and the male connector 1 and the female connector 2a. Thus, the present invention is not only suitable for use in systems with limited space, but also more convenient for users to operate assembly and separation in a limited space.

[0064] The above description has provided a detailed description of the present invention. However, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and should not be construed to limit the scope of the present invention. In other words, all equivalent variations and modifications based on the present invention should still fall within the scope of the patent of the present invention.

Claims

1. A card structure for preventing accidental touch, characterized in that: include: A main body having an inserting channel formed therein, wherein a set of grooves are recessed in the inserting channel of the main body, and a through hole is formed through at least one side of the set of grooves; a sleeve, which is sleeved on the body and has an opening; A pressing unit assembly comprises a ring body, a pressing body and a spring, wherein the ring body is accommodated in the assembly groove, the pressing body is disposed in the opening and connected to the ring body through the through hole, and the spring is supported between the pressing body and the body; wherein, A stopper is radially protruded from the end of the main body, and the outer diameter of the stopper is flush with or higher than a pressing surface of the pressing body.

2. The anti-accidental-touch card structure according to claim 1, wherein: The ring body is U-shaped, and two shoulders are formed by connecting the two ends of the U-shape with the pressing body respectively, and the pressing body and the ring body form an L-shape.

3. The anti-accidental-touch card structure according to claim 2, wherein: The transverse width of the opening of the sleeve is smaller than the shoulder width of the ring body, so that the ring body is pressed by the opening and cannot be separated outward from the opening of the sleeve.

4. The anti-accidental-touch card structure according to claim 1, wherein: The pressing body is axially extended along the outer surface of the main body to form a flat plate. The flat plate has a pressing surface facing outwards for the user to apply force, and a receiving surface facing the main body.

5. The anti-accidental-touch card structure according to claim 1, wherein: The outer diameter of the blocking portion is higher than the pressing surface of the pressing body.

6. The anti-accidental-touch card structure according to claim 1, wherein: The inner periphery of the ring body is formed with an annular inclined surface toward the front end.

7. The anti-accidental-touch card structure according to claim 1, wherein: The utility model also comprises a handle which is arranged on the outer peripheral end portion of the rear section of the sleeve.

8. A female connector structure, characterized in that: Include: A female connector having an annular groove formed circumferentially on an outer surface near the front end; and A card structure for preventing accidental touch, comprising: A main body having an inserting channel formed therein, wherein a set of grooves are recessed in the inserting channel of the main body, and a through hole is formed through at least one side of the set of grooves; a sleeve, which is sleeved on the body and has an opening; A pressing unit assembly, comprising a ring body, a pressing body, and a spring, wherein the ring body is accommodated in the assembly groove, the pressing body is disposed in the opening and connected to the ring body via the through hole, and the spring is supported between the pressing body and the body; The body of the anti-accidental-touch card structure has at least one fixing hole corresponding to the annular groove near the inner periphery of the rear end, and a fixing pin is provided in the fixing hole. The fixing pin can slide in the annular groove of the female connector, so that the anti-accidental-touch card structure can rotate axially relative to the female connector.

9. The female connector structure according to claim 8, wherein: The sleeve of the anti-accidental-touch locking structure further has at least one fixing pin assembly hole, which corresponds to the fixing hole and can allow the fixing pin to pass through.

10. The female connector structure according to claim 8, wherein: A stopper is radially protruded from the end of the main body, and the outer diameter of the stopper is flush with or higher than a pressing surface of the pressing body.

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