Anti-loosening liquid cooling plug connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to an anti-loosening liquid cooling plug connector, which comprises a plug body, an unlocking kit, a non-return kit, at least one first locking assembly and at least one second locking assembly, and is characterized in that the plug body is internally provided with a containing cavity, and the containing cavity extends towards the front end of the plug body and is provided with a socket; at least one first actuating hole and at least one second actuating hole are formed outside the periphery of the corresponding socket of the plugging body; the unlocking external member is movably sleeved on the plugging body through elastic force; the non-return external member is arranged in the containing cavity and is blocked between the inserting opening and the containing cavity through elastic force; the first locking assembly is movably arranged in the first actuating hole; the second locking assembly is movably arranged in the second actuating hole and is provided with a positioning part and a stopping part which protrudes out of the positioning part and performs radial displacement in the second actuating hole; the unlocking suite pushes the first locking assembly to axially move in the first actuating hole through elastic force and abuts against the positioning part so that the second locking assembly can radially move in the second actuating hole.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a connector, and more particularly to an anti-loosening liquid-cooled mating connector. Background Technology

[0002] In existing cooling systems that use liquid as a circulating heat source, the pipes used to transport the liquid often need to be replaced or quickly connected via quick couplings or other means.

[0003] However, existing quick-connect couplings or fast-clamping connectors primarily use ball-shaped locking components that roll between the male and female terminals to prevent disassembly after mating. Other locking components with more complex structures are also designed to enhance the locking effect. While these locking or clamping components can prevent connectors from separating due to accidental contact or external forces, their resistance to tensile forces is still limited. Therefore, if the tensile force exceeds the limit, separation and potential liquid leakage are still possible.

[0004] In view of this, in order to improve and solve the above-mentioned deficiencies, the applicant has devoted himself to research and applied theoretical principles, and finally proposed a design that is reasonable and effective in improving the above-mentioned deficiencies. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main objective of this application is to provide an anti-loosening liquid-cooled plug connector, which, in addition to having a locking or clamping component, further adds other locking components with radial limiting, thereby providing greater tensile strength to prevent the connector from being forcibly separated, thus improving the stability and reliability during mating.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides an anti-loosening liquid-cooled plug connector, including a plug body, an unlocking kit, a backstop kit, at least one first locking component, and at least one second locking component. The plug body has a cavity, which extends towards the front end of the plug body to form a socket. The plug body also has at least one first actuating hole and at least one second actuating hole around the socket. The unlocking kit is elastically fitted onto the plug body. The backstop kit is disposed in the cavity and elastically blocks the socket from the cavity. The first locking component is movably disposed in the first actuating hole; while the second locking component is movably disposed in the second actuating hole, and has a positioning part located outside the second actuating hole, and a stop part protruding downward from the positioning part and making radial displacement within the second actuating hole; wherein, the unlocking kit pushes the first locking component with elastic force to make axial displacement within the first actuating hole, and presses against the positioning part to make the second locking component make radial displacement within the second actuating hole, so that the unlocking kit can generate radial force on the second locking component and restrict it to be located within the second actuating hole.

[0007] In one embodiment, the connector body includes a body portion and a connecting portion, a cavity is located inside the body portion, a socket is located at one end of the body portion, and the connecting portion is sleeved on the other end of the socket opposite the body portion.

[0008] In one embodiment, the unlocking kit includes a backstop surface, which pushes against the first locking component with the backstop surface when the unlocking kit springs against the first locking component.

[0009] In one embodiment, the anti-reverse surface is annular and surrounds the inner surface of the unlocking kit.

[0010] In one embodiment, the backstop assembly includes a piston and a backstop element disposed on the piston, wherein the piston, with elastic force, pushes against and together with the backstop element, blocks the space between the socket and the cavity.

[0011] In one embodiment, the number of at least one first locking component corresponds to the number of at least one first actuating hole, and the number of at least one second locking component corresponds to the number of at least one second actuating hole.

[0012] In one embodiment, at least one first locking component is spherical.

[0013] In one embodiment, at least one first locking component has a limiting portion located outside at least one first actuating hole, and a locking portion protruding from the limiting portion and capable of axial displacement within the first actuating hole. The at least one first locking component has an actuating surface protruding into the socket through at least one first actuating hole and a locking surface opposite to the actuating surface on the locking portion.

[0014] In one embodiment, the positioning portion of at least one second locking component has a lateral cut surface, the cut surface being embedded in or partially embedded in the outer surface of the insertion body.

[0015] In one embodiment, at least one second locking component has a stop surface recessed on the stop portion. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is an exploded perspective view of the connecting device of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial exploded perspective view of the liquid-cooled plug connector of this application.

[0018] Figure 3A This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the plug-in body of this application.

[0019] Figure 3B This is a three-dimensional appearance diagram of the first locking component of this application.

[0020] Figure 3C This is a three-dimensional appearance diagram of the second locking component of this application.

[0021] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of the connector used in this application.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the docking state of the connecting device of this application.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the operation during the insertion of this application (I).

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the operation during the insertion of this application (II).

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the operation during the insertion of this application (III).

[0026] Figure 8A for Figure 8 Enlarged detail of Part A.

[0027] Figure 8B for Figure 8 Enlarged detail of Part B.

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the operation during insertion and removal in this application.

[0029] Figure 10 This is a partial exploded view of the spherical first locking component used in this application.

[0030] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the docking state of the connecting device of this application using a spherical first locking component.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0032] 1: Anti-loosening liquid-cooled connector;

[0033] 10: Connect the main body;

[0034] 10a: Body part;

[0035] 10b: Takeover Department;

[0036] 10c: Pipe interface;

[0037] 100: cavity;

[0038] 101: Socket;

[0039] 102: First actuation hole;

[0040] 103: Second actuation hole;

[0041] 11: Unlock kit;

[0042] 11a: Flexible component;

[0043] 110: Backstop surface;

[0044] 12: Backstop kit;

[0045] 120: Piston;

[0046] 120a: Flexible component;

[0047] 121: backstop;

[0048] 13: First locking component;

[0049] 130: Limiting part;

[0050] 130a: Abutment surface;

[0051] 131: Card / Clutch section;

[0052] 131a: Acting surface;

[0053] 131b: Card face;

[0054] 14: Second locking component;

[0055] 140: Positioning section;

[0056] 140a: Section;

[0057] 141: Stop section;

[0058] 141a: Stop surface;

[0059] 2: Connector;

[0060] 20: Docking the main body;

[0061] 200: Base;

[0062] 201: Docking section;

[0063] 202: Pipe interface;

[0064] 203: Promotion Department;

[0065] 203a: Driving surface;

[0066] 21: Closed kit;

[0067] 210: Push-off item;

[0068] 211: Flexible component. Detailed Implementation

[0069] To gain a further understanding of the features and technical content of this application, please refer to the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. However, the accompanying drawings are for reference and illustration only and are not intended to limit this application.

[0070] Please see Figure 1 This is an exploded perspective view of the connecting device of this application. This application provides an anti-loosening liquid-cooled plug connector 1, which can be interconnected with a mating connector 2 to form a connecting device A, so as to connect to the pipeline (not shown) of a cooling system for liquid circulation. Figure 2 and Figure 3A As shown, the anti-loosening liquid-cooled plug connector 1 includes a plug body 10, an unlocking kit 11, a backstop kit 12, at least one first locking component 13, and at least one second locking component 14; wherein:

[0071] like Figure 2 and Figure 3A As shown, the plug-in body 10 is used to allow the unlocking kit 11 to be flexibly and movable outside, and to allow the anti-reverse kit 12 to be disposed inside. In the embodiments described in this application, it can be used in conjunction with... Figure 5 As shown, the plug-in body 10 may include a body part 10a and a connecting part 10b. The body part 10a has a cavity 100 for the anti-reverse kit 12 to be disposed therein. The cavity 100 extends to the front end of the body part 10a and communicates to form a plug 101. The connecting part 10b is sleeved on the rear end of the body part 10a and closes the cavity 100. The rear end of the connecting part 10b is provided with a pipe interface 10c so that the anti-loosening liquid-cooled plug connector 1 can be installed on the pipeline (not shown) of the cooling system for liquid circulation.

[0072] like Figure 2 As shown, the unlocking kit 11 is movably sleeved on the plug-in body 10, and the elastic component 11a abuts against the plug-in body 10 and has a spring force that moves toward the front end of the body portion 10a; specifically, the movement stroke of the unlocking kit 11 on the plug-in body 10 does not exceed the end of the plug-in body 10, or the distance moved does not exceed the length of the plug-in body 10, etc. Figure 3A As shown, the backstop assembly 12 includes a piston 120 and a backstop member 121 disposed on the piston 120. The piston 120 is pushed by the elastic force of the elastic component 120a and together with the backstop member 121, it is blocked between the insertion port 101 and the cavity 100 (i.e., as shown). Figure 5 As shown), this allows the liquid in the cooling system to enter the plug body 10 from the pipe interface 10c, so that the liquid can be blocked by the backstop kit 12 and will not overflow from the plug 101.

[0073] Please refer to the following: Figure 3A and Figure 3B As shown, the first locking component 13 is movably disposed on the body portion 10a of the aforementioned insertion body 10, and relative to the insertion port 101; specifically, the body portion 10a has at least one first actuating hole 102 around the periphery relative to the insertion port 101, and the first locking component 13 is movably disposed within the first actuating hole 102; when there are multiple first locking components 13, the number of first actuating holes 102 is also set to a corresponding number. This can be used in conjunction with... Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the first locking component 13 has a limiting portion 130 located outside the first actuation hole 102, and a locking portion 131 that protrudes downward from the limiting portion 130 and can be axially (i.e., in the insertion or removal direction, with the insertion direction being axially inward and the removal direction being axially outward) within the first actuation hole 102. The locking portion 131 is smaller than the limiting portion 130 in radial dimension relative to the first actuation hole 102, so that when the first locking component 13 is provided in the first actuation hole 102, the locking portion 131 can be located in the first actuation hole 102 and will not fall into the insertion port 101.

[0074] Please refer to the following: Figure 3A and Figure 3C As shown, the second locking component 14 is also movably disposed on the body portion 10a of the aforementioned insertion body 10, and is arranged circumferentially around the aforementioned first locking component 13 relative to the insertion port 101, and can be arranged on the same circumference or staggered; specifically, the body portion 10a is provided with at least one second actuation hole 103 around the periphery of the insertion port 101, the second actuation hole 103 and the aforementioned first actuation hole 102 are arranged circumferentially around the body portion 10a, and the second locking component 14 is movably disposed within the second actuation hole 103; when there are multiple second locking components 14, the number of second actuation holes 103 is also set to a corresponding number. This can be used in conjunction with... Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, the second locking assembly 14 has a positioning portion 140 located outside the second actuation hole 103, and a stop portion 141 that protrudes downward from the positioning portion 140 and can be radially (i.e., perpendicular to the aforementioned insertion or extraction direction) displaced within the second actuation hole 103. The stop portion 141 is smaller than the positioning portion 140 in radial dimension relative to the second actuation hole 103, so that when the second locking assembly 14 is provided within the second actuation hole 103, the stop portion 141 can be located within the second actuation hole 103 and will not fall into the insertion port 101. Meanwhile, the positioning portion 140 of the second locking assembly 14 may have a cross-section 140a on its side so that the positioning portion 140 can be embedded or partially embedded under the outer surface of the body portion 10a, thereby restricting the rotation between the second locking assembly 14 and the body portion 10a; of course, other structural designs may also be used to prevent its rotation, as long as the positioning portion 140 can be radially displaced within the second actuation hole 103 as described above.

[0075] like Figure 4 As shown, the aforementioned docking connector 2 is used to insert into the socket 101 of the anti-loosening liquid-cooled plug connector 1, thereby pushing the piston 120 inside the plug body 10 out of the backstop 121, and thus connecting the socket 101 with the cavity 100 to allow liquid to flow. The docking connector 2 includes a docking body 20 and a sealing kit 21 disposed within the docking body 20; wherein, the docking body 20 may have a base 200 and a docking portion 201 extending axially forward from the base 200, and a pipe interface 202 protruding rearward from the base 200, so that the docking connector 2 can also be installed on the pipeline (not shown) of the cooling system for liquid circulation, and connect to the liquid circuit after being plugged into the anti-loosening liquid-cooled plug connector 1. The sealing kit 21 is located inside the docking portion 201 and includes a pusher 210 and an elastic component 211 for pushing the pusher 210 forward to close the docking portion 201, so that the docking connector 2 can also prevent liquid from flowing out of the pipe (not shown) it is connected to when it is not plugged into the anti-loosening liquid-cooled plug connector 1.

[0076] Therefore, by using the above-described structure, the anti-loosening liquid-cooled connector of this application can be obtained.

[0077] Accordingly, Figure 5As shown, when the aforementioned anti-loosening liquid-cooling connector 1 is to be inserted with the mating connector 2, the mating connector 2 inserts its mating portion 201 into the socket 101 of the anti-loosening liquid-cooling connector 1. This insertion triggers the backstop mechanism 12 within the anti-loosening liquid-cooling connector 1, allowing them to communicate and supply liquid. In the embodiment described in this application, the mating portion 201 of the mating connector 2 pushes the piston 120 of the anti-loosening liquid-cooling connector 1 backward; as... Figure 6 As shown, when the piston 120 moves backward and disengages from the backstop 121, the backstop 121 also extends into the mating portion 201 of the mating connector 2, pushing the pusher 210 of the sealing kit 21 backward, thereby allowing the liquid to flow between the anti-loosening liquid-cooled plug connector 1 and the mating connector 2, i.e. Figure 7 As shown.

[0078] Please see again Figures 6 to 8 As shown, in order to lock the anti-loosening liquid-cooled plug connector 1 and the mating connector 2 in place after insertion and maintain their insertion state, the mating portion 201 of the mating connector 2 is provided with a pushing portion 203 on its outer ring, and the pushing portion 203 has an inclined pushing surface 203a in the direction of mating. Figure 6 As shown, when the anti-loosening liquid-cooled plug connector 1 and the mating connector 2 are about to connect internally, the pushing part 203 can push the first locking component 13 of the anti-loosening liquid-cooled plug connector 1. In this embodiment, the first locking component 13 has an actuating surface 131a protruding into the socket 101 through the first actuating hole 102 and a locking surface 131b opposite to the actuating surface 131a. The actuating surface 131a faces outward from the socket 101, while the locking surface 131b faces inward from the socket 101. The mating connection... The pushing part 203 of the device 2 pushes the actuating surface 131a with its pushing surface 203a, so that the first locking component 13 slides radially outward on the pushing surface 203a with its actuating surface 131a, thereby passing over the pushing part 203 and inserting the docking part 201 into the plugging body 10, so that the first locking component 13 abuts against the back side of the pushing part 203 with its locking surface 131b. At the same time, the unlocking kit 11 has a spring force that moves toward the front end of the plugging body 10 to push the first locking component 13 forward and prevent it from retracting, thus unlocking it. Furthermore, the first locking component 13 has a contact surface 130a on the limiting portion 130, and the unlocking kit 11 has an annular anti-reverse surface 110 surrounding the inner surface of the unlocking kit 11, which cooperates to abut against the contact surface 130a, and elastically pushes the first locking component 13 to move axially within the first actuating hole 102, and as... Figure 8AAs shown, since both the abutment surface 130a and the anti-reverse surface 110 are mutually actuating inclined surfaces, the anti-reverse surface 110 generates an inclined force F1 on the abutment surface 130a to prevent the first locking component 13 from reversing and unlocking.

[0079] As described above, the second locking assembly 14 is also pushed radially outward by the pushing part 203 of the mating connector 2, so as to pass over the pushing part 203 and make the stop part 141 of the second locking assembly 14 abut against the back side of the pushing part 203, and make the unlocking kit 11 press against the positioning part 140, so as to make the second locking assembly 14 radially displaced within the second actuating hole 103, and as Figure 8B As shown, the unlocking kit 11 applies a radial force F2 to the positioning portion 140 of the second locking assembly 14 to ensure that the second locking assembly 14 is confined within the second actuating hole 103, thereby stably and reliably preventing the pushing portion 203 from reversing. Furthermore, the second locking assembly 14 has a recessed stop surface 141a on the stop portion 141 to abut against the back side of the pushing portion 203 to prevent it from reversing and being forcibly unlocked.

[0080] Conversely, such as Figure 9 As shown, when it is necessary to disconnect the anti-loosening liquid-cooled plug connector 1 and the mating connector 2, it is only necessary to push the unlocking kit 11 backward so that its anti-reverse surface 110 is away from the abutting surface 130a of the first locking component 13 and the unlocking kit 11 is not pressed against the positioning part 140 of the second locking component 14. Then the mating connector 2 can be quickly pulled off the anti-loosening liquid-cooled plug connector 1 to achieve the purpose of quick insertion and removal.

[0081] In addition, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the first locking component 13 can also be a sphere. The spherical first locking component 13 is movably inserted into the first actuation hole 102, so that a portion of the sphere passes through the first actuation hole 102 and actuates with the pushing portion 203 of the mating portion 201 of the mating connector 2, achieving the aforementioned locking or clamping effect. Simultaneously, the rolling of the sphere within the first actuation hole 102 also facilitates quick insertion or removal of the connecting device A.

[0082] Therefore, the anti-loosening liquid-cooled connector of this application further adds a second locking component 14 on the basis of the first locking component 13, and causes the unlocking kit 11 to generate the radial force F2 on the positioning part 140 of the second locking component 14. Since the radial force F2 is perpendicular to the direction of connector withdrawal, it can provide greater tensile strength to prevent the connector from being forcibly separated, thereby improving the stability and reliability during docking. This can also reduce the risk of loosening caused by vibration or external force, and reduce wear or abrasion under long-term use under this dual design, thereby extending the product life.

[0083] However, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Therefore, all equivalent technical and means changes made based on the content of this application specification and drawings are also included in the scope of this application and are hereby stated.

Claims

1. A latching liquid-cooled connector, comprising: The plug-in body comprises a cavity and a spigot, the cavity is located inside the plug-in body, the spigot is located at one end of the plug-in body, the spigot extends to communicate with the cavity, the periphery of the spigot comprises at least one first actuating hole and at least one second actuating hole; The unlocking sleeve is elastically movably sleeved on the plug-in body; The check sleeve is elastically movably arranged between the spigot and the cavity; At least one first locking assembly is movably arranged in the at least one first actuating hole; At least one second locking assembly is movably arranged in the at least one second actuating hole, the at least one second locking assembly comprises a positioning portion and a stop portion, the positioning portion is located outside the second actuating hole, and the stop portion protrudes from the positioning portion to the second actuating hole; The unlocking sleeve elastically pushes the at least one first locking assembly in the first actuating hole to axially displace, and the unlocking sleeve presses the positioning portion to make the at least one second locking assembly radially displace in the second actuating hole, so that the unlocking sleeve limits the at least one second locking assembly in the second actuating hole by radial force. The plug-in body comprises a body portion and a connecting tube portion, the cavity is located in the body portion, and the spigot is located at one end of the body portion, and the connecting tube portion is sleeved at the other end of the spigot opposite to the body portion. The unlocking sleeve comprises a check surface, and when the unlocking sleeve elastically pushes the first locking assembly, the check surface pushes the first locking assembly.

2. The anti-loose liquid-cooled connector of claim 1, wherein, The check surface is annular and surrounds the inner surface of the unlocking sleeve.

3. The anti-loose liquid-cooled connector of claim 1, wherein, The check sleeve comprises a piston and a check member arranged on the piston, and the piston elastically pushes and blocks the check member together to block between the spigot and the cavity.

4. The anti-loose liquid-cooled connector of claim 3, wherein, The number of the at least one first locking assembly corresponds to the number of the at least one first actuating hole, and the number of the at least one second locking assembly corresponds to the number of the at least one second actuating hole.

5. The anti-loose liquid-cooled connector of claim 1, wherein, The at least one first locking assembly is spherical.

6. The anti-loose liquid-cooled connector of claim 1, wherein, The at least one first locking assembly has a limiting portion located outside the at least one first actuating hole, a clamping portion protruding from the limiting portion and capable of axially displacing in the first actuating hole, and an actuating surface protruding in the spigot through the at least one first actuating hole and a clamping surface opposite to the actuating surface on the clamping portion.

7. The anti-loose liquid-cooled connector of claim 1 or 6, wherein, The positioning portion of the at least one second locking assembly has a side surface, and the side surface is provided with a chamfer surface for the positioning portion to be embedded or partially embedded on the plug-in body.

8. The anti-loose liquid-cooled connector of claim 1 or 6, wherein, The at least one second locking assembly is recessed with a stop surface on the stop portion.

9. The anti-loose liquid-cooled connector of claim 1 or 6, wherein, ​ 10. The anti-loosening liquid-cooled connector of claim 1 or 6, wherein ​

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