Banana head waterproof panel

Abstract

The utility model discloses a banana head waterproof panel. The banana head waterproof panel comprises a panel body, a sealing gasket, a banana head conductor, a sealing ring and a nut, mounting holes are formed in the inner and outer side surfaces of the panel body in a penetrating manner; the banana head conductor comprises an outer connecting end, a main body section and an inner connecting end which are integrally formed and connected in sequence. The banana head conductor is adopted, the banana head conductor is composed of the outer connecting end, the main body section and the inner connecting end which are integrally formed and connected, a double-head structure is formed, the sealing ring and the nut are arranged in a matched mode, when the banana head conductor is installed and fixed, a mounting hole can be sealed and waterproof, and meanwhile the sealing gasket is arranged on the inner side face of the panel body. Therefore, after the product is matched with the case, a cooling medium can be prevented from leaking, the sealing and waterproof effects are very good, meanwhile, as the inner connecting end and the outer connecting end are adopted for internal and external connection respectively, rapid butt joint of the banana heads inside and outside the case can be achieved, and convenience is brought to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector installation technology, and in particular to a banana-head waterproof panel. Background Technology

[0002] A server chassis is a computer enclosure specifically designed for servers. It houses, secures, and protects various server components, such as the motherboard, processor, memory, hard drive, and power supply. Compared to ordinary computer chassis, server chassis typically have higher performance and more stringent requirements to meet the needs of long-term stable server operation and data storage.

[0003] Banana connectors are among the most common connectors found in server chassis. Often simply called banana plugs or banana heads, they are a widely used type of connector in audio, video, and power connections. Their design features a banana-shaped plug, offering advantages such as easy insertion and removal, good contact, and a secure connection. In the audio field, banana connectors are commonly used to connect audio cables between amplifiers and speakers. Their ease of insertion and removal and good contact ensure stable audio signal transmission, reducing noise and distortion caused by poor contact. In the video field, while not as prevalent as in audio, banana connectors may still be used in certain video connection scenarios, such as connecting certain types of video distributors or switchers. Furthermore, in power connections, banana connectors are frequently used to connect various power devices and loads, such as battery packs and power adapters. Their robust connection and good conductivity ensure a stable power supply, preventing equipment failure or damage due to poor contact.

[0004] Current banana-head connectors are typically single-head structures, directly fixed to the motherboard for conductive connection and exposed through a perforation in the chassis panel. This assembly gap between the banana-head connector and the chassis panel allows external moisture to enter the server chassis, failing to achieve a proper seal and waterproofing. Furthermore, after assembly, gaps exist at the joints of screws and washers within the current banana-head connector itself, allowing coolant or vapor-phase cooling media to leak out when directly immersed in these gaps, thus failing to achieve a self-sealing and leak-proof effect. Therefore, it is necessary to research a solution to these problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention addresses the deficiencies of the existing technology, and its main objective is to provide a banana-head waterproof panel that can effectively solve the problem that the existing banana-head connectors themselves and after assembly with the server chassis cannot achieve a sealed and waterproof seal.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A banana-shaped waterproof panel includes a panel body, a sealing gasket, a banana-shaped conductor, a sealing ring, and a nut. The panel body has mounting holes formed through its inner and outer sides. The sealing gasket is disposed on the inner side of the panel body and located around the mounting holes. The banana-shaped conductor includes an outer connecting end, a main body section, and an inner connecting end, which are sequentially and integrally connected. The outer connecting end and the inner connecting end extend out of the outer and inner openings of the mounting holes, respectively. The main body section passes through the mounting holes, with a baffle extending radially from one end and a threaded portion forming at the other end. The sealing ring is located on one side of the baffle and clamped between the baffle and the panel body to seal one opening of the mounting hole. The nut is screwed into the threaded portion for fixation. The nut presses against one side of the panel body, causing the baffle to compress the sealing ring, which then presses against the other side of the panel body.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the panel body includes a base and a boss integrally extending inward from the inner side of the base. The mounting hole is located inside the boss and extends to the outer side of the base. The sealing gasket is fixed to the inner side of the base and located around the boss.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the inner side of the base is provided with a plurality of threaded blind holes, and correspondingly, the periphery of the sealing gasket is provided with a plurality of through holes, which are respectively connected to the plurality of threaded blind holes.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the mounting holes are arranged in multiple parallel spaces, and each mounting hole is provided with the aforementioned banana head conductor, the aforementioned sealing ring, and the aforementioned nut.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the banana head conductor is inserted into the mounting hole from the outer side of the panel body, the baffle is located on the outer side of the panel body, the sealing ring is pressed against the outer side of the panel body by the baffle, and the nut is located on the inner side of the panel body.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, a plastic sleeve is fitted onto the main body segment. The plastic sleeve is inserted into the mounting hole from the inner side of the panel body. The nut presses the inner end of the plastic sleeve, causing the plastic sleeve to press against the inner side of the panel body.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the connection between the external connection end and the internal connection end is in the form of male to male, female to female, or male to female.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the external connecting end has a first external thread, on which a first banana-head cap is screwed.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, the inner connecting end has a second external thread, on which a second banana-head cap is screwed.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, as can be seen from the above technical solution:

[0017] By adopting a banana-head conductor, which consists of an integrally molded outer connecting end, a main body section, and an inner connecting end, forming a double-headed structure, and equipped with a sealing ring and nut, the mounting holes can be sealed and waterproofed during installation. Simultaneously, a sealing gasket is placed on the inner side of the panel body for a sealed installation with the chassis panel. This ensures that after the product is fitted with the chassis, it not only prevents cooling medium leakage and provides excellent sealing and waterproofing, but also allows for quick docking of the banana heads inside and outside the chassis, as the inner and outer connecting ends are connected separately, bringing convenience to users.

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of this utility model, the following detailed description of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional assembly diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional assembly schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention from another angle;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view from another angle of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the preferred embodiment of the present invention in its usage state.

[0025] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the preferred embodiment of this utility model in its usage state;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention in its usage state;

[0027] Figure 9 This is another cross-sectional view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention in use.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0029] 10. Panel body 11. Base

[0030] 12. Boss 101, Mounting Hole

[0031] 102, Threaded blind hole 20, Sealing gasket

[0032] 21. Through hole 30. Banana head conductor

[0033] 31. External connection end 311. First external thread

[0034] 32. Main body section 321. Baffle section

[0035] 322. Threaded part; 33. Internal connection end

[0036] 331, Second external thread; 40, Sealing ring

[0037] 50. Nut 61. First banana-shaped cap

[0038] 62. Second banana head hat 63. Plastic cover

[0039] 70. Chassis front panel; 71. Mounting port

[0040] 72. Connecting hole; 80. Screw. Detailed Implementation

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1 to 9 As shown, it illustrates the specific structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, including a panel body 10, a sealing gasket 20, a banana-head conductor 30, a sealing ring 40, and a nut 50.

[0042] The panel body 10 has mounting holes 101 formed through its inner and outer sides; the sealing gasket 20 is disposed on the inner side of the panel body 10 and located around the mounting holes 101. Specifically, the panel body 10 includes a base 11 and a boss 12 integrally extending inward from the inner side of the base 11. The mounting holes 101 are located within the boss 12 and extend to the outer side of the base 11. The sealing gasket 20 is fixed to the inner side of the base 11 and located around the boss 12. Furthermore, a plurality of threaded blind holes 102 are formed on the periphery of the inner side of the base 11, and correspondingly, a plurality of through holes 21 are formed on the periphery of the sealing gasket 20. The plurality of through holes 21 are respectively connected to the plurality of threaded blind holes 102. In addition, the outer opening of the mounting hole 101 is smaller than the inner opening of the mounting hole 101. In addition, there are multiple mounting holes 101 arranged side by side at intervals. The number and arrangement of mounting holes 101 are not limited, and the mounting holes 101 can be arranged in multiple rows without limitation.

[0043] The banana-shaped conductor 30 includes an outer connecting end 31, a main body segment 32, and an inner connecting end 33, which are integrally formed and connected in sequence. The outer connecting end 31 and the inner connecting end 33 extend out of the outer opening and inner opening of the mounting hole 101, respectively. The main body segment 32 passes through the mounting hole 101. One end of the main body segment 32 extends radially with a baffle portion 321, and the other end of the main body segment 32 forms a threaded portion 322. In this embodiment, the banana-shaped conductor 30 is inserted into the mounting hole 101 from the outer side of the panel body 10. The baffle portion 321 is located on the outer side of the panel body 10. The baffle portion 321 is annular, and its outer diameter is larger than the outer diameter of the mounting hole 101. The baffle portion 321 is coaxially arranged with the mounting hole 101. The docking form between the outer connecting end 31 and the inner connecting end 33 can be male-to-male, female-to-female, or male-to-female. In this embodiment, the docking form between the outer connecting end 31 and the inner connecting end 33 is female-to-female, but it is not limited to this. The outer connecting end 31 has a first external thread 311, on which a first banana-head cap 61 is screwed. The inner connecting end 33 has a second external thread 331, on which a second banana-head cap 62 is screwed. There are multiple banana-head conductors 30, and the main body segments 32 of the multiple banana-head conductors 30 are respectively inserted into corresponding mounting holes 101. In addition, a plastic sleeve 63 is fitted on the main body segment 32, and the plastic sleeve 63 is inserted into the mounting hole 101 from the inner side of the panel body 10.

[0044] The sealing ring 40 is located on one side of the baffle portion 321 and clamped between the baffle portion 321 and the panel body 10 to seal one end opening of the mounting hole 101. In the embodiment, the sealing ring 40 is pressed against the outer surface of the panel body 10 by the baffle portion 321. The sealing ring 40 is located around the outer opening of the mounting hole 101. There are multiple sealing rings 40, and the multiple sealing rings 40 are respectively sleeved on the main body segment 32 of the corresponding banana head conductor 30 and abut against the inner surface of the baffle portion 321.

[0045] The nut 50 is screwed into the threaded portion 322 for fixation. The nut 50 presses against one side of the panel body 10, and the nut 50 causes the baffle portion 321 to compress the sealing ring 40, causing the sealing ring 40 to press against the other side of the panel body 10. In this embodiment, the nut 50 is located inside the panel body 10, and the nut 50 compresses the inner end of the plastic sleeve 63, causing the plastic sleeve 63 to press against the inner side of the panel body 10, so as to better insulate and separate the panel body 10 from the banana head conductor 30 and the nut 50, and make the installation and fixation more stable. Furthermore, there are multiple nuts 50, and each of the multiple nuts 50 is screwed into the threaded portion 322 of the banana head conductor 30 for fixation.

[0046] The assembly process of this embodiment is described in detail below:

[0047] First, the sealing ring 40 is fitted onto the main body section 32 of the banana head conductor 30 and abuts against the inner side of the baffle portion 321. Next, the banana head conductor 30 is inserted into the mounting hole 101 from the outer side of the panel body 10. Then, the plastic sleeve 63 is fitted onto the rear end of the banana head conductor 30 and inserted into the mounting hole 101 from the inner side of the panel body 10. Next, the nut 50 is screwed into the threaded portion 322 for connection and fixation. The nut 50 presses the inner end of the plastic sleeve 63, causing the plastic sleeve 63 to press against the inner side of the panel body 10. At the same time, the nut 50 causes the baffle portion 321 to press the sealing ring 40, causing the sealing ring 40 to press against the outer side of the panel body 10. This forms a waterproof sealing structure, preventing moisture from the outer side of the panel body 10 from entering the inner side of the panel body 10 through the mounting hole 101.

[0048] When it needs to be assembled into a server chassis, such as Figure 7 As shown, the server chassis panel 70 has a mounting opening 71 and multiple connection holes 72. The mounting opening 71 is adapted to the boss 12, and the multiple connection holes 72 are distributed around the mounting opening 71 and are respectively connected to multiple through holes 21. First, the sealing gasket 20 is fixed to the inner side of the base 11, and the boss 12 is inserted into the mounting opening 71 from the outside to the inside. After being inserted into place, the sealing gasket 20 is clamped between the base 11 and the chassis panel 70. Then, multiple screws 80 are used to pass through the corresponding connection holes 72 and the corresponding through holes 21 from the inside to the outside and are screwed into the corresponding threaded blind holes 102 for connection and fixation. This forms a waterproof sealing structure between the panel body 10 and the chassis panel 70, preventing external moisture from entering the server chassis through the mounting opening 71.

[0049] The key design feature of this invention is the use of a banana-head conductor. This conductor consists of an integrally formed outer connecting end, a main body, and an inner connecting end, creating a double-headed structure. A sealing ring and nut are also included. During installation, the mounting holes are sealed for waterproofing. Simultaneously, a sealing gasket is placed on the inner side of the panel body for a sealed installation with the chassis panel. This ensures that the product, when fitted with the chassis, effectively prevents cooling medium leakage and provides excellent sealing and waterproofing. Furthermore, since the inner and outer connections are made using separate inner and outer connecting ends, rapid docking of the banana heads inside and outside the chassis is possible, enhancing usability.

[0050] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A banana-shaped waterproof panel, characterized in that: The device includes a panel body, a gasket, a banana-shaped conductor, a sealing ring, and a nut. The panel body has mounting holes formed through its inner and outer sides. The gasket is located on the inner side of the panel body and around the mounting holes. The banana-shaped conductor includes an outer connecting end, a main body section, and an inner connecting end, which are integrally formed and connected in sequence. The outer connecting end and the inner connecting end extend out of the outer and inner openings of the mounting holes, respectively. The main body section passes through the mounting holes, with a baffle extending radially from one end and a threaded portion at the other end. The sealing ring is located on one side of the baffle and clamped between the baffle and the panel body to seal one end of the mounting hole. The nut is screwed into the threaded portion for fixation. The nut presses against one side of the panel body, causing the baffle to compress the sealing ring, which then presses against the other side of the panel body.

2. The banana-shaped waterproof panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The panel body includes a base and a boss integrally extending inward from the inner side of the base. The mounting hole is located inside the boss and extends to the outer side of the base. The sealing gasket is fixed to the inner side of the base and located around the boss.

3. A banana head flashing panel according to claim 2, characterised in that: The inner side of the base has multiple threaded blind holes, and correspondingly, the periphery of the sealing gasket has multiple through holes, which are respectively connected to the multiple threaded blind holes.

4. The banana-shaped waterproof panel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting holes are arranged in multiple rows at intervals, and each mounting hole is provided with the aforementioned banana head conductor, the aforementioned sealing ring, and the aforementioned nut.

5. The banana-shaped waterproof panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The banana-head conductor is inserted into the mounting hole from the outer side of the panel body. The baffle is located on the outer side of the panel body. The sealing ring is pressed against the outer side of the panel body by the baffle. The nut is located on the inner side of the panel body.

6. The banana-shaped waterproof panel according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plastic sleeve is fitted onto the main body section. The plastic sleeve is inserted into the mounting hole from the inner side of the panel body. The nut presses the inner end of the plastic sleeve, causing the plastic sleeve to press against the inner side of the panel body.

7. The banana-shaped waterproof panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The external connection and the internal connection are connected in a male-to-male, female-to-female, or male-to-female configuration.

8. The banana-shaped waterproof panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The external connection end has a first external thread, on which a first banana-head cap is screwed.

9. The banana-shaped waterproof panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner connecting end has a second external thread, on which a second banana-head cap is screwed.

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