Rotary locking clamping sleeve mechanism
By designing a rotary locking ferrule mechanism, the problem of automatic unlocking of liquid cooling pipeline connection devices caused by misoperation or vibration is solved, achieving efficient and safe fluid connection and sealing effect.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520157203.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-23
AI Technical Summary
The locking mechanism of existing liquid cooling pipeline connection devices is prone to automatic unlocking due to misoperation or external vibration, which can cause the pipeline to break, affect the cooling effect, and may even cause spontaneous combustion.
A rotary locking sleeve mechanism was designed, including a female end lock and a return spring. The mechanism achieves automatic locking and prevents mis-locking by rotating the locking sleeve, ensuring the stability and safety of the connection.
It improves connection efficiency and system safety, prevents loosening or disconnection of connections due to misoperation, and ensures the stability and sealing of fluid passages.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of connector technology, specifically relating to a rotary locking sleeve mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, quick-connect devices widely used in liquid cooling pipeline connections consist of a male connector and a female connector. In actual use, after the male and female terminals are plugged in, there is a risk that the locking mechanism may automatically unlock due to misoperation, external vibration, or pulse pressure. This could lead to an accidental disconnection of the pipeline, resulting in ineffective cooling of heat-generating components, causing functional degradation, damage, or even spontaneous combustion. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the aforementioned shortcomings in the existing technology, this utility model provides a rotary locking sleeve mechanism to solve the problem of existing connecting devices having a locking mechanism that prevents mis-locking.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A rotary locking sleeve mechanism includes a male end and a female end, the male end and the female end being inserted and connected. The female end includes an upper female end housing, a lower female end housing, and a female end valve body. A female end locking sleeve is provided at the connection between the upper female end housing and the lower female end housing. A female end locker is installed on the top of the female end locking sleeve. The female end valve body is installed inside the female end.
[0006] The male end includes a male end housing and a male end valve body, with the male end valve body installed inside the male end housing.
[0007] Furthermore, the female valve body includes a sleeve, a female valve core, a female return spring, and a female valve stem. The female valve core is located inside the sleeve, and the female return spring is installed between the female valve core and the female valve stem.
[0008] Furthermore, the top of the sleeve is provided with two sets of female end inner sealing rings, and a female end isolation ring is provided between the two sets of female end inner sealing rings. The upper end of the female end valve column is provided with a female end valve core sealing ring.
[0009] Furthermore, the female end lock includes a locking part, a pressing part, and a female end lock return spring. The pressing part is located on one side of the locking part, and one end of the female end lock return spring is connected to the inner side of the pressing part, and the other end is connected to the outer wall of the upper housing of the female end.
[0010] Furthermore, the top of the female end housing is provided with a mating groove and two sets of mating protrusions. The mating protrusions are located on the lower side of the mating groove. The female end locking sleeve is provided with a rotating groove and two sets of locking protrusions. The female end locker return spring passes through the rotating groove. The locking protrusions cooperate with the mating protrusions. In the locked state, one set of locking protrusions locks the female end locker.
[0011] Furthermore, the male valve body includes a male anti-reverse ring, a male valve core, and a male return spring. The top end of the male return spring is connected to the male anti-reverse ring, and the other end is connected to the male valve core.
[0012] Furthermore, a male valve core sealing ring is provided at the bottom end of the male valve core.
[0013] Furthermore, the male end housing has an outer sealing ring at the upper interface and a color identification ring on the outside of the male end housing.
[0014] Furthermore, the outer ring of the lower housing of the female end is provided with a female end color identification ring.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:
[0016] After the male end is inserted into the female end, the female end locker, pushed by the female end locker return spring, can quickly and automatically lock the male end without any additional complicated operations, greatly improving the connection efficiency. During the connection process, the valve cores of the male end valve body and the female end valve body can automatically cooperate to realize the rapid opening of the fluid passage and facilitate the flow of fluid.
[0017] After the male end is installed in place, the female end locking sleeve is rotated to rotate one of the locking protrusions to the inside of the female end locking device pressing part, preventing the female end locking device from pressing down and preventing the locking mechanism from being mis-locked. This design is very practical in actual use, avoiding loosening or disconnection of the connection due to misoperation, and improving the safety and stability of the system. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the rotary locking sleeve mechanism of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the unconnected structure of an embodiment of the rotary locking sleeve mechanism of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the rotary locking sleeve mechanism of this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the rotary locking sleeve mechanism of this utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the rotary locking sleeve mechanism of this utility model;
[0023] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include:
[0024] Male end A, Female end B, Female end valve body C, Male end valve body D, Female end upper housing 1, Female end lower housing 2, Sleeve 3, Female end valve core 4, Female end color identification ring 5, Inner sealing ring 6, Female end isolation ring 7, Female end valve core sealing ring 8, Female end return spring 9, Female end locking sleeve 10, Rotating groove 100, Locking protrusion 101, Female end locker 11, Locking part 110, Pressing part 111, Female end locker return spring 12, Female end valve column 13, Male end housing 14, Male end anti-reverse ring 15, Male end valve core 16, Male end valve core sealing ring 17, Male end return spring 18, Mating groove 180, Mating protrusion 190, Male end color identification ring 19, Male end outer sealing ring 20. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand this utility model, the technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:
[0026] It should be noted that the same or similar reference numerals in the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0027] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" or similar designation indicating the connection relationship between components should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope claimed by this utility model.
[0029] Example
[0030] like Figures 1-5 As shown, a rotary locking sleeve mechanism includes a male end A and a female end B, which are inserted and connected. The female end B includes an upper female end housing 1, a lower female end housing 2, and a female end valve body C. A female end locking sleeve 10 is provided at the connection between the upper female end housing 1 and the lower female end housing 2. A female end locking device 11 is installed on the top of the female end locking sleeve 10. The female end valve body C is installed inside the female end B. The male end A includes a male end housing 14 and a male end valve body D, which is installed inside the male end housing 14. The female end valve body C includes a sleeve 3, a female end valve core 4, a female end return spring 9, and a female end valve column 13. The female end valve core 4 is located inside the sleeve 3, and the female end return spring 9 is installed between the female end valve core 4 and the female end valve column 13.
[0031] The top of the sleeve 3 is provided with two sets of female end inner sealing rings 6, and a female end isolation ring 7 is provided between the two sets of female end inner sealing rings 6. The upper end of the female end valve column 13 is provided with a female end valve core sealing ring 8. The female end locker 11 includes a locking part 110, a pressing part 111 and a female end locker return spring 12. The pressing part 111 is located on one side of the locking part 110. One end of the female end locker return spring 12 is connected to the inner side of the pressing part 111, and the other end is connected to the outer wall of the female end upper housing 1.
[0032] The top of the female end upper housing 1 is provided with a mating groove 180 and two sets of mating protrusions 190. The mating protrusions 190 are located on the lower side of the mating groove 180. The female end locking sleeve 10 is provided with a rotating groove 100 and two sets of locking protrusions 101. The female end locker return spring 12 passes through the rotating groove 100. The locking protrusions 101 and the mating protrusions 190 cooperate. In the locked state, one set of locking protrusions 101 locks the female end locker 11. The male end valve body D includes a male end anti-reverse ring 15, a male end valve core 16 and a male end return spring 18. The top end of the male end return spring 18 is connected to the male end anti-reverse ring 15, and the other end is connected to the male end valve core 16.
[0033] The male valve core 16 has a male valve core sealing ring 17 at its bottom end, the male housing 14 has an external sealing ring 20 at its upper interface, and the male housing 14 has a male color identification ring 19 on its outer side.
[0034] The outer ring of the lower female shell 2 is provided with a female color identification ring 5, and the lower end of the male shell is sloped at the connection with the female end.
[0035] During the locking process, after the male end A is inserted into the female end B, the female end locking device 11 is pushed outward to its locking position by the return spring, locking the male end A. When the male end A and the female end B are connected, the male end valve body D and the female end valve body C abut against each other, and the male end valve core 16 of the male end valve body D abuts against the end face of the female end valve column 13 at the center of the lower housing 2 of the female end, and disengages from their respective sealing ring structures to achieve passage so that fluid can flow through. After the male end A is installed in place, the female end locking sleeve 10 is rotated so that the mating protrusion 190 rotates to the mating protrusion 190 position. At the same time, one set of locking protrusions 101 rotates to the inside of the pressing part 111, preventing the female end locking device 11 from pressing down. At this time, the female end locking device 11 cannot be locked, thereby preventing the locking mechanism from being mis-locked.
[0036] During the unlocking process, first move the female locking sleeve 10 to the maximum unlocking position, causing one set of locking protrusions 101 to rotate away from the inside of the pressing part 111. Then, press the female locking device 11 to its unlocking position, causing the female locking device 11 to release the male end A, allowing the male end A to smoothly move out of the inner cavity of the female end B.
[0037] After male end A is completely removed from the inner cavity of female end B, the locking device is released. Under the push of the female end locking device return spring 12, it springs back to the locked position.
[0038] When male end A and female end B are disconnected, the valve core end faces inside male end valve body D and female end valve body C are separated from each other and no longer abut. Male end valve core 16 and female end valve core 4's female end valve column 13 are also separated from each other and no longer abut. Instead, they contact their respective sealing ring structures to prevent fluid overflow and achieve bidirectional rapid sealing and flow interception.
[0039] The upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2 of the female end together form the external frame of the female end, providing a mounting base and protection for the internal components. Its structural design is reasonable, facilitating the assembly and maintenance of internal components, and the connections are robust, ensuring the stability of the overall structure.
[0040] The sleeve 3 serves as the mounting carrier for components such as the female valve core 4, playing a positioning and guiding role, ensuring that the female valve core 4 can move accurately inside it, and ensuring the stability of the fluid passage.
[0041] The female valve core 4, in cooperation with the female return spring 9 and the female valve spool 13, achieves fluid flow control. Its advantage is that it is highly responsive and can quickly and accurately control the fluid flow state.
[0042] The female end return spring 9 provides the return force, enabling the female end valve core 4 to return to its initial position when no external force is applied, thus ensuring the valve's sealing performance and stability.
[0043] The female valve stem 13 works in conjunction with the female valve core 4, and the female valve core sealing ring 8 at its upper end enhances the sealing performance to prevent fluid leakage.
[0044] The female end locking sleeve 10 is provided with a rotating groove 100 and a locking protrusion 101. The rotating groove 100 facilitates the installation and movement of the female end locker return spring 12. The locking protrusion 101 cooperates with the mating protrusion 190 of the female end upper housing 1 to realize the key actions of locking and unlocking. Different working states can be achieved by rotation, which is convenient and reliable to operate.
[0045] The female end lock 11 consists of a locking part 110, a pressing part 111, and a female end lock return spring 12. The locking part 110 can quickly lock the male end A under the action of the return spring, the pressing part 111 facilitates the unlocking operation by the operator, and the female end lock return spring 12 ensures the automatic reset function of the lock, making the operation of the entire mechanism more convenient and efficient.
[0046] The inner sealing ring 6 and the inner sealing ring 7 of the female end serve a sealing function to prevent fluid leakage from the top of the sleeve 3. The inner sealing ring 6 of the female end between the two sets of inner sealing rings 6 helps to improve the sealing effect, while protecting the sealing ring and extending its service life.
[0047] The male end housing 14 provides protection and installation space for the male end valve body D. The male end outer sealing ring 20 at its upper interface enhances the sealing performance when the male end is connected to the female end. The male end color identification ring 19 on the outside facilitates identification and differentiation of male ends of different specifications or uses.
[0048] The mechanism is divided into male end A and female end B. The female end is further subdivided into several components, such as the upper female end housing 1, the lower female end housing 2, and the female end valve body C. The male end also has components such as the male end housing 14 and the male end valve body D. This modular design makes the function of each component clear, facilitating individual manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. For example, when the female end valve body C malfunctions, it can be directly removed from the female end B for repair or replacement without affecting the normal operation of other components.
[0049] The connection between the upper female housing 1 and the lower female housing 2 is secure, providing a stable mounting base for the internal components. The female locking sleeve 10 and the upper female housing 1, through the cooperation of the mating protrusion 190 and the locking protrusion 101, as well as the locking action of the female locking device 11, ensure that the male end A and the female end B will not easily loosen or fall off after connection, thus guaranteeing the reliability of the entire mechanism during operation.
[0050] The sleeve 3 in the female valve body C provides precise positioning and guidance for the female valve core 4, ensuring that the female valve core 4 can move accurately within it, thereby ensuring the stability of the fluid passage. Similarly, the male check ring 15 in the male valve body D also restricts the range of motion of the male valve core 16, ensuring that it works in the appropriate position and improving the overall performance of the mechanism.
[0051] The top of the sleeve 3 of the female valve body C is equipped with two sets of female inner sealing rings 6, and a female isolation ring 7 is provided between the two sets of female inner sealing rings 6, which enhances the sealing effect and prevents fluid leakage from the top of the sleeve 3. The upper end of the female valve stem 13 is equipped with a female valve core sealing ring 8, the bottom end of the male valve core 16 is equipped with a male valve core sealing ring 17, and the upper interface of the male housing 14 is equipped with a male outer sealing ring 20. When the male end A and the female end B are disconnected, these sealing rings can make tight contact, realize bidirectional rapid sealing and interception, effectively prevent fluid overflow, and ensure the safety and reliability of the system.
[0052] The female end isolation ring 7 not only helps improve the sealing effect, but also protects the inner sealing ring 6 of the female end, extending its service life. In actual operation, the flow of fluid may cause some erosion and wear to the sealing ring. The presence of the female end isolation ring 7 can reduce this impact, reduce the replacement frequency of the sealing ring, and reduce maintenance costs.
[0053] After the male end A is inserted into the female end B, the female end locking device 11, pushed by the female end locking device return spring 12, can quickly and automatically lock the male end A without any additional complicated operations, greatly improving the connection efficiency. During the connection process, the valve cores of the male end valve body D and the female end valve body C can automatically cooperate to realize the rapid opening of the fluid passage and facilitate the flow of fluid.
[0054] After male end A is installed in place, rotating the female end locking sleeve 10 causes one set of locking protrusions 101 to rotate to the inside of the pressing part 111 of the female end locker 11, preventing the female end locker 11 from pressing down and preventing the locking mechanism from being mis-locked. This design is very practical in actual use, avoiding loosening or disconnection of the connection due to misoperation, and improving the safety and stability of the system.
[0055] The unlocking process is simple. First, move the female locking sleeve 10 to the maximum unlock position to release the restriction on the female locking device 11. Then, press the female locking device 11 to release the male terminal A. After the male terminal A is completely removed, the female locking device 11 will automatically spring back to the locked position under the action of the female locking device return spring 12, preparing for the next connection of the male terminal A. The entire operation is smooth and efficient. The male terminal housing 14 has a male terminal color identification ring 19 on its outer side, and the female terminal lower housing 2 has a female terminal color identification ring 5 on its outer ring. These color identification rings make it easy for operators to quickly identify and distinguish male and female terminals of different specifications or uses among many connecting parts, improving work efficiency and reducing failures and losses caused by incorrect connections.
[0056] The unlocking operation is simple: first, move the female locking sleeve 10 to the maximum unlock position to release the restriction on the female locking device 11; then, press the female locking device 11 to release the male terminal A. After the male terminal A is completely removed, the female locking device 11 automatically springs back to the locked position under the action of the female locking device return spring 12, preparing for the next connection of the male terminal A. The entire operation is smooth and efficient. The male terminal housing 14 has a male terminal color identification ring 19 on its outer side, and the female terminal lower housing 2 has a female terminal color identification ring 5 on its outer ring. These color identification rings allow operators to quickly identify and distinguish male and female terminals of different specifications or uses among numerous connecting parts, improving work efficiency and reducing failures and losses caused by incorrect connections.
[0057] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of this utility model. Commonly known structures and characteristics are not described in detail here. Those skilled in the art are aware of all common technical knowledge in the field prior to the application date or priority date, are knowledgeable of all existing technologies in that field, and possess the ability to apply conventional experimental methods prior to that date. Therefore, those skilled in the art can, based on the guidance provided in this application, improve and implement this solution in conjunction with their own capabilities. Typical known structures or methods should not be obstacles for those skilled in the art to implement this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of this utility model. These modifications and improvements should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model, and will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent.
Claims
1. A rotary locking sleeve mechanism, characterized in that: It includes a male end (A) and a female end (B), the male end (A) and the female end (B) are connected by a plug-in connection, the female end (B) includes a female end upper housing (1), a female end lower housing (2) and a female end valve body (C), a female end locking sleeve (10) is provided at the connection between the female end upper housing (1) and the female end lower housing (2), a female end lock (11) is installed on the top of the female end locking sleeve (10), and the female end valve body (C) is installed inside the female end (B); The male end (A) includes a male end housing (14) and a male end valve body (D), the male end valve body (D) being installed inside the male end housing (14).
2. The rotary locking sleeve mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The female valve body (C) includes a sleeve (3), a female valve core (4), a female return spring (9), and a female valve column (13). The female valve core (4) is located inside the sleeve (3), and the female return spring (9) is installed between the female valve core (4) and the female valve column (13).
3. The rotary locking sleeve mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the sleeve (3) is provided with two sets of female end inner sealing rings (6), and a female end isolation ring (7) is provided between the two sets of female end inner sealing rings (6). The upper end of the female end valve column (13) is provided with a female end valve core sealing ring (8).
4. The rotary locking sleeve mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The female end lock (11) includes a locking part (110), a pressing part (111) and a female end lock return spring (12). The pressing part (111) is located on one side of the locking part (110). One end of the female end lock return spring (12) is connected to the inner side of the pressing part (111), and the other end is connected to the outer wall of the female end upper housing (1).
5. A rotary locking sleeve mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the female end upper housing (1) is provided with a mating groove (180) and a mating protrusion (190). The mating protrusion (190) is located on the lower side of the mating groove (180). The female end locking sleeve (10) is provided with a rotating groove (100) and two sets of locking protrusions (101). The female end locker return spring (12) passes through the rotating groove (100). The locking protrusion (101) cooperates with the mating protrusion (190). In the locked state, one set of locking protrusions (101) locks the female end locker (11).
6. The rotary locking sleeve mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The male valve body (D) includes a male anti-reverse ring (15), a male valve core (16), and a male return spring (18). The top end of the male return spring (18) is connected to the male anti-reverse ring (15), and the other end is connected to the male valve core (16).
7. A rotary locking sleeve mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The male valve core (16) is provided with a male valve core sealing ring (17) at its bottom end.
8. A rotary locking sleeve mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The male end housing (14) is provided with a male end outer sealing ring (20) at the upper interface, and the male end housing (14) is provided with a male end color identification ring (19) on the outside.
9. A rotary locking sleeve mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower housing (2) of the female end is provided with a female end color identification ring (5) on its outer ring.