Liquid cooling quick coupling device

Abstract

A liquid cooling quick connector device comprises a first connector and a second connector. The first connector comprises a first connector body and a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism comprises a key main body, a key upper cover, a locking key, a first elastic piece and a second elastic piece, the key upper cover is movably arranged on the key main body, the locking key is movably arranged on the key upper cover, the first elastic piece is arranged between the key main body and the first connector body, and the second elastic piece is arranged between the key main body and the second connector body. The second elastic piece is arranged between the locking key and the key upper cover. When the first connector is matched with the second connector, the key body can move downwards, and the locking key does not need to be unlocked. When unlocking is needed, the locking key needs to be moved firstly, then the locking key is pressed downwards, and then the key body can be linked for unlocking. Therefore, unlocking can be prevented from being touched by mistake, matching can be achieved when the secondary lock is located at the locking position, a metal shell does not need to be specially machined to fix the key, cost can be reduced, and assembling is convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a liquid-cooled quick-connect device, and more particularly to a quick-connect device that can be used to transfer coolant and has a locking function. Background Technology

[0002] Liquid cooling connectors can be installed within electronic devices to connect water cooling systems and water pipes. Each connector consists of two mating joints. To ensure a secure connection, a locking mechanism can be installed between the two joints. However, traditional locking mechanisms lack a secondary locking function; even slight pressure will unlock them, failing to prevent accidental unlocking. Even those with a secondary locking function cannot achieve mating while the secondary lock is in the locked position; the secondary lock must first be slid open before mating can occur. This process is inconvenient, and the secondary lock structure is complex and costly to manufacture. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to provide a liquid-cooled quick-connect device that addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies. This device prevents accidental unlocking and allows for secondary locking and matching when the primary lock is in the locked position. It also features a simple structure, reduced costs, and easy assembly. After the primary connector unlocks, the locking key automatically resets to the locked position without manual resetting.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a liquid-cooled quick-connect device, comprising: a first connector, the first connector including a first connector body and a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism including a button body, a button cover, a locking key, a first elastic element and a second elastic element, the button body being disposed on the first connector body, the button body having a main body portion, the main body portion having a locking portion, the button cover being movably disposed on the button body, the locking key being movably disposed on the button cover, the locking key having a locking key body and a top abutting portion, the top abutting portion being integral with the locking key body, the top abutting portion being able to abut against the first connector body, the locking key limiting the button cover from moving downwards and causing the button body to move downwards, thus unlocking, when the locking key is pushed backwards, the top abutting portion can disengage from the first connector body, so that the... The locking button is pressable. A first elastic element is disposed between the button body and the first connector body, and a second elastic element is disposed between the locking button and the button cover. A second connector has a locking body. The first and second connectors can be inserted into each other along a insertion / removal direction, and the locking part can abut against the locking body to lock the mating first and second connectors. When the first and second connectors are mated, the button body can move downwards, and after the first and second connectors are in place, the locking button automatically locks to lock the first and second connectors. To unlock, the locking button can be moved so that the top part of the locking button disengages from the first connector body, and the locking button can be pressed to disengage the locking part of the button body from the locking body of the second connector.

[0005] Preferably, the button cover has an accommodating space, the locking button is disposed in the accommodating space, and one end of the accommodating space forms an opening, the top abutting part of the locking button can abut against the first connector body through the opening.

[0006] Preferably, the side of the abutting portion near the first connector body forms a circular concave surface, and the abutting portion can abut against the first connector body with the circular concave surface.

[0007] Preferably, two first sliding portions are formed on both sides of the main body near the outer side, and two second sliding portions are formed on both sides of the main body near the inner side. The button cover can move perpendicular to the insertion / removal direction. The button cover has an upper cover body and a lower base. The lower base is connected to the upper cover body. Two third sliding portions are formed on both sides of the lower base near the outer side, and two fourth sliding portions are formed on both sides of the lower base near the inner side. The two first sliding portions and the two third sliding portions slide in cooperation with each other, and the two second sliding portions and the two fourth sliding portions slide in cooperation with each other.

[0008] Preferably, the lower base is provided with two first barbs on both sides, which can be engaged with the first connector body when the button cover moves upward to a predetermined position.

[0009] Preferably, two fifth sliding portions are formed at the upper end of the main body of the button body near the outer side, and two sixth sliding portions are formed on both sides of the upper cover of the button cover near the inner side, and the two fifth sliding portions and the two sixth sliding portions slide and cooperate with each other.

[0010] Preferably, two seventh sliding portions are formed on both sides of the top abutment, and two eighth sliding portions are formed on both sides of the upper cover of the button cover near the inner side, and the two seventh sliding portions and the two eighth sliding portions slide and cooperate with each other.

[0011] Preferably, the locking key body has two second barbs on both sides, which can engage with the inside of the upper cover when the locking key moves forward to a predetermined position, thereby limiting the locking key.

[0012] Preferably, the upper cover and the lower base are stacked on the top and front sides of the button body, respectively.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When the first and second connectors are matched, the button body can move downwards without needing to unlock the locking button. To unlock, pressing the button cover will not unlock it; the locking button must be moved first, and then pressed downwards to activate the button body. This utility model prevents accidental unlocking and allows for matching of the secondary lock in the locked position. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for a specially machined metal casing to secure the button, reducing costs and simplifying assembly. After the first connector is unlocked, the locking button automatically returns to the locked position without manual reset.

[0014] To further understand the features and technical content of this utility model, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of this utility model. However, the drawings are provided for reference and illustration only and are not intended to limit this utility model. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the liquid-cooled quick-connect device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Sectional view II-II.

[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view of the first connector in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of the first connector from another angle in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first connector in the unlocked state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the liquid-cooled quick connector device in the matching state according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 7 This is an exploded perspective view of the first connector according to another embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0022] [Example]

[0023] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model provides a liquid-cooled quick connector device, including a first connector 100 and a second connector 200. The first connector 100 and the second connector 200 can be matched with each other and can be moved along a plugging direction A to plug into each other.

[0024] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first connector 100 includes a first connector body 1 and a locking mechanism 2. The first connector body 1 can be a female connector, and it can include a metal shell. The structure of the first connector body 1 is not limited and can be any existing water connector body, which can be used to transport coolant. In this embodiment, the first connector body 1 has a first channel 11 and a first elastic valve stem 12 (e.g., Figure 2As shown, the first elastic valve stem 12 can be used to elastically close the first channel 11. The second connector 200 includes a second connector body 201, which can be a male connector. The structure of the second connector body 201 is not limited and can be any existing water connector body, and can be used to transport coolant. In this embodiment, the second connector body 201 has a second channel 202 and a second elastic valve stem 203 inside, and the second elastic valve stem 203 can be used to elastically close the second channel 202.

[0025] The locking mechanism 2 is disposed on the first connector body 1. The locking mechanism 2 includes a button body 21, a button cover 22, a locking button 23, a first elastic element 24, and a second elastic element 25. The button body 21 is disposed on the first connector body 1. The structure of the button body 21 on the first connector body 1 is not limited. In this embodiment, the first connector body 1 has a fixing groove 13, and the button body 21 is assembled into the fixing groove 13, so that the button body 21 can be disposed on the first connector body 1. The button body 21 has a main body portion 211, and the main body portion 211 is provided with a locking portion 215, which can provide the function of locking the second connector 200. The outward-facing side of the locking portion 215 can form a bevel 216. The locking portion 215 can abut against the locking body 204 of the second connector 200, and can be used to lock the mutually matched first connector 100 and second connector 200.

[0026] In this embodiment, two first sliding portions 212 may be formed on both sides of the main body 211 near the outer side, and two second sliding portions 213 may be formed on both sides of the main body 211 near the inner side. The first sliding portions 212 and the second sliding portions 213 may be structures such as slide grooves or slide rails, and can play a guiding role in linear motion. The structure of the first sliding portions 212 and the second sliding portions 213 is not limited.

[0027] The button cover 22 is movably mounted on the button body 21. The button cover 22 can move up and down on the button body 21 and can move perpendicular to the insertion / removal direction A. The button cover 22 has an upper cover body 221 and a lower base 222, with the lower base 222 connected to the upper cover body 221. Preferably, the upper cover body 221 and the lower base 222 can be stacked on the top and front sides of the button body 21 respectively, allowing the button cover 22 to move stably on the button body 21 and saving space. In this embodiment, two third sliding portions 223 can be formed on the outer sides of the lower base 222, and two fourth sliding portions 224 can be formed on the inner sides of the lower base 222. The third sliding portions 223 and fourth sliding portions 224 can be structures such as grooves or rails, serving as guides for linear movement. The structure of the third sliding portions 223 and fourth sliding portions 224 is not limited. Two first barbs 227 may also be provided on both sides of the lower base 222. The two first barbs 227 can be engaged with the first connector body 1 when the button cover 22 moves upward to a predetermined position, so as to limit the button cover 22.

[0028] When the button cover 22 is movably mounted on the button body 21, the first sliding part 212 and the third sliding part 223 slide and cooperate with each other, and the second sliding part 213 and the fourth sliding part 224 slide and cooperate with each other, thereby guiding the button body 21 and the button cover 22 to move smoothly up and down. In this embodiment, multiple sliding guidance functions can be provided, so that the button body 21 and the button cover 22 can be accurately displaced relative to each other, and the locking and unlocking functions can be achieved more accurately.

[0029] In this embodiment, two fifth sliding portions 214 may also be formed on the upper outer side of the main body 211 of the button body 21, and two sixth sliding portions 225 may also be formed on the inner sides of the upper cover 221 of the button cover 22. The fifth sliding portions 214 and sixth sliding portions 225 can be structures such as grooves or rails, and can guide linear movement. The structure of the fifth sliding portions 214 and sixth sliding portions 225 is not limited. The fifth sliding portions 214 and sixth sliding portions 225 slide and cooperate with each other, guiding the button body 21 and the button cover 22 to move smoothly up and down.

[0030] The locking key 23 is movably disposed on the button cover 22. The locking key 23 can move along the insertion / removal direction A. The locking key 23 has a locking key body 231 and a top abutment 232. The top abutment 232 is integral with the locking key body 231. The top abutment 232 can abut against the first connector body 1, preventing the locking key 23 from being pressed down. The locking key 23 limits the movement of the button cover 22, preventing it from moving downward and causing the button body 21 to move downward, thus unlocking the button. It is necessary to push the locking key 23 backward to disengage the top abutment 232 from the first connector body 1 (e.g., ...). Figure 5 As shown), the locking key 23 can be pressed down. Preferably, the side of the top abutment 232 near the first connector body 1 forms a circular concave surface 235, which allows the top abutment 232 to abut against the first connector body 1, making the top abutment 232 more stably contact the first connector body 1. Preferably, the top surface of the locking key body 231 can also be provided with anti-slip stripes to facilitate the finger pushing the locking key 23. In this embodiment, the button cover 22 can have an accommodating space 228, and the locking key 23 can be set in the accommodating space 228 to save the height space occupied by the locking key 23, and to make the locking key 23 as low as possible from protruding from the button cover 22, thus providing a better protective effect for the locking key 23. One end of the accommodating space 228 forms an opening 229, through which the top abutment 232 of the locking key 23 can abut against the first connector body 1.

[0031] Two seventh sliding portions 233 can be formed on both sides of the top abutment 232, and two eighth sliding portions 226 can be formed on both sides of the upper cover 221 of the button cover 22 near the inner side. The seventh sliding portions 233 and the eighth sliding portions 226 can be structures such as slide grooves or slide rails, which can play a guiding role in linear movement. The structure of the seventh sliding portions 233 and the eighth sliding portions 226 is not limited. When the locking key 23 is set on the button cover 22, the seventh sliding portions 233 and the eighth sliding portions 226 slide and cooperate with each other, which can guide the locking key 23 to move smoothly forward and backward on the button cover 22. Two second barbs 234 can be provided on both sides of the locking key body 231. The two second barbs 234 can be engaged with the inner side of the upper cover 221 when the locking key 23 moves forward to a predetermined position, so as to limit the locking key 23.

[0032] The first elastic element 24 and the second elastic element 25 can be compression springs, etc. The first elastic element 24 is disposed between the button body 21 and the first connector body 1. The first elastic element 24 can elastically push the button body 21, allowing the button body 21 to move upward and reset. The second elastic element 25 is disposed between the locking key 23 and the button cover 22. The second elastic element 25 can push the locking key 23, allowing the locking key 23 to move forward and reset.

[0033] like Figure 6As shown, when the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are matched, the button body 21 will move downwards without needing to unlock the locking button 23. The locking body 204 of the second connector 200 will push the locking part 215, causing the button body 21 to move downwards. After the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are properly matched, the button body 21 will be pushed upwards by the first elastic element 24 to reset, and the locking button 23 will automatically lock to lock the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 without needing to slide it again manually. To unlock, pressing the button cover 22 will not unlock it. You need to move (slide) the locking button 23 first, so that the top part 232 of the locking button 23 disengages from the first connector body 1, before you can press the locking button 23 downwards (e.g., ...). Figure 5 As shown, the button body 21 can be moved downwards so that the locking part 215 of the button body 21 can disengage from the latch body 204 of the second connector 200 and be unlocked.

[0034] After the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are properly matched, the first elastic valve stem 12 and the second elastic valve stem 203 will push against each other to open the first channel 11 and the second channel 202, so that the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 can form a flow state to facilitate the delivery of coolant.

[0035] In addition, such as Figure 7 As shown, in another embodiment of this utility model, the top surface of the locking key body 231 can also be provided with more anti-slip stripes to increase the contact area of ​​the fingers. The key cover 22 can also be provided with a protrusion 230, which can be used to position the second elastic member 25. The protrusion 230 can be used to limit the second elastic member 25, which can facilitate assembly and prevent the second elastic member 25 from shifting.

[0036] [Beneficial Effects of the Examples]

[0037] The beneficial effect of this utility model is that the liquid-cooled quick connector device provided by this utility model includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a first connector body and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a button body, a button cover, a locking key, a first elastic element and a second elastic element. The button body is disposed on the first connector body and has a main body portion. The main body portion is provided with a locking portion. The button cover is movably disposed on the button body and the locking key is movably disposed on the button cover. The locking key has a locking key body and a top abutment portion. The top abutment portion can abut against the first connector body to limit the locking key. When the locking key is pushed backward, the top abutment portion can disengage from the first connector body, so that the locking key can be pressed. When the first and second connectors are matched, the button body can move downwards. After the first and second connectors are in place, the locking key automatically locks to secure the first and second connectors. To unlock, the locking key can be moved so that its top part disengages from the first connector body, and the locking key can be pressed to disengage the locking part of the button body from the locking body of the second connector. This invention prevents accidental unlocking and allows the secondary lock to match in the locked position. It eliminates the need for a specially processed metal casing to secure the button, reducing costs and simplifying assembly. After the first connector is unlocked, the locking key automatically returns to the locked position without manual reset.

[0038] However, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of patent protection of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made based on the content of the present utility model specification and drawings are similarly included within the scope of protection of the present utility model and are hereby stated.

Claims

1. A liquid-cooled quick connector device, characterized by, The first connector comprises a first connector body and a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism comprises a button body, a button cover, a locking key, a first elastic member and a second elastic member, the button body is arranged on the first connector body, the button body has a body part, the body part is provided with a locking part, the button cover is movably arranged on the button body, the locking key is movably arranged on the button cover, the locking key has a locking key body and a top abutting part which is integrated with the locking key body, the top abutting part can abut against the first connector body, the locking key is limited in position so that the button cover cannot move downward to drive the button body to move downward to be unlocked, when the locking key is pushed backward, the top abutting part can be separated from the first connector body, so that the locking key can be pressed, the first elastic member is arranged between the button body and the first connector body, and the second elastic member is arranged between the locking key and the button cover. The second connector has a lock body, the first connector and the second connector can be inserted into each other along a plug-in direction, and the locking part can abut against the lock body to lock the matched first connector and second connector. When the first connector and the second connector are matched, the button body can move downward, and after the first connector and the second connector are matched in position, the locking key can be automatically locked to lock the first connector and the second connector, when unlocking, the locking key can be moved to separate the top abutting part of the locking key from the first connector body, and the locking key can be pressed to separate the locking part of the button body from the lock body of the second connector. The button cover has a containing space, the locking key is arranged in the containing space, one end of the containing space forms an opening, and the top abutting part of the locking key can abut against the first connector body through the opening.

2. The liquid-cooled quick connector device of claim 1, wherein, The top abutting part forms a circular concave surface close to one side of the first connector body, and the top abutting part can abut against the first connector body through the circular concave surface.

3. The liquid-cooled quick connector device of claim 1, wherein, Two first sliding parts are formed close to the outer sides of the two sides of the body part, two second sliding parts are formed close to the inner sides of the two sides of the body part, the button cover can move vertically to the plug-in direction, the button cover has an upper cover body and a lower base, the lower base is connected to the upper cover body, two third sliding parts are formed close to the outer sides of the two sides of the lower base, two fourth sliding parts are formed close to the inner sides of the two sides of the lower base, the two first sliding parts and the two third sliding parts are slidably matched with each other, and the two second sliding parts and the two fourth sliding parts are slidably matched with each other.

4. The liquid-cooled quick connector device of claim 1, wherein, Two first hooks are arranged on the two sides of the lower base, and the two first hooks can be buckled on the first connector body when the button cover moves upward to a predetermined position.

5. The liquid-cooled quick connector device of claim 4, wherein, ​ 6. The liquid-cooled quick connector device of claim 4, wherein, Two fifth sliding parts are formed on the upper end of the main body part of the key body, two sixth sliding parts are formed on the two sides of the upper cover body of the key upper cover, and the two fifth sliding parts and the two sixth sliding parts are slidably matched with each other.

7. The liquid-cooled quick connector device of claim 4, wherein, Two seventh sliding parts are formed on the two sides of the top abutting part, two eighth sliding parts are formed on the two sides of the upper cover body of the key upper cover, and the two seventh sliding parts and the two eighth sliding parts are slidably matched with each other.

8. The liquid-cooled quick connector device of claim 4, wherein, Two second hooks are arranged on the two sides of the lock key body, and the two second hooks are buckled on the inner side of the upper cover body when the lock key moves forward to a predetermined position, so as to limit the lock key.

9. The liquid-cooled quick connector device of claim 4, wherein, The upper cover body and the lower base are respectively stacked on the top side and the front side of the key body.

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