A fluid connector and liquid cooling device

Abstract

The application discloses a fluid connector and a liquid cooling device, and relates to the technical field of liquid cooling devices, and the fluid connector comprises a connecting head, a valve seat and a connecting piece. The connecting head is provided with an annular groove, the valve seat is provided with a slot and a fixing hole, the slot extends along a first direction, the connecting head is inserted into the valve seat along the first direction, the fixing hole extends along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the fixing hole is communicated with the slot, and the connecting piece is used for being matched with the fixing hole and the annular groove when the annular groove moves to the fixing hole, so that the connecting head and the valve seat are connected. The fluid connector improves the problems of difficult assembly and high scrap rate caused by the traditional rigid connecting piece connection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of liquid cooling equipment technology, and in particular to a fluid connector and a liquid cooling device. Background Technology

[0002] A fluid connector is a device used to connect fluid pipes, hoses or other fluid transfer components. Its main function is to ensure reliable fluid transfer between different components while preventing leakage.

[0003] In existing systems, fluid connectors include a valve seat and a connector for connecting pipelines. The connection between the valve seat and the connector typically involves inserting a rigid connector into the valve seat and connector using a specific tool to secure the connector within the valve seat. However, in developing this invention, the inventors discovered at least the following problems in the prior art:

[0004] Because specific tools are required for operation, the assembly and disassembly process becomes very cumbersome and difficult. Furthermore, improper operation during insertion can easily damage the valve seat and connector, increasing the difficulty and risk of assembly and potentially leading to product scrap. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a fluid connector and liquid cooling device that improves the problems of difficult assembly and high scrap rate caused by traditional rigid connectors.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a fluid connector, comprising:

[0007] The connector is provided with an annular groove;

[0008] The valve seat has a slot and a fixing hole. The slot extends along a first direction so that the connector is inserted into the valve seat along the first direction. The fixing hole extends along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and communicates with the slot.

[0009] A connector is used to engage with the fixing hole and the annular groove when the annular groove moves to the fixing hole, so as to connect the connector and the valve seat.

[0010] In some embodiments, the connector includes a connecting post with external threads, and a fixing hole includes a threaded hole body. The external threads are threadedly engaged with the threaded hole body to fix the connector to the valve seat.

[0011] In some embodiments, the connector further includes a countersunk head connected to the connecting post, the outer diameter of the countersunk head being larger than the outer diameter of the connecting post, and the fixing hole further includes a countersunk head body for accommodating the countersunk head.

[0012] In some embodiments, a connecting hole is provided between the countersunk body and the threaded body, with at least a portion of the connecting hole located in the valve seat.

[0013] In some embodiments, the groove depth of the annular groove is greater than half the diameter of the connecting post, and the bottom of the annular groove is an arc surface that matches the outer contour of the connecting post.

[0014] In some embodiments, the connecting post is clearance-fitted with the annular groove to allow the connector to float relative to the connecting post.

[0015] In some embodiments, the connector is further provided with at least two mounting grooves, the annular groove and the at least two mounting grooves are arranged sequentially along the insertion direction of the connector, and an elastic seal is installed in the mounting groove.

[0016] In some embodiments, the inner wall of the valve seat is provided with a boss, which contacts and abuts against the end face of the connector to restrict the movement of the connector relative to the valve seat.

[0017] In some embodiments, the connector is provided with a first flare, the inner diameter of which gradually expands along the insertion direction of the connector, and the valve seat is provided with a second flare, the inner diameter of which gradually expands along the insertion direction of the valve seat. After the connector and the valve seat are inserted into place, the first flare and the second flare communicate with each other.

[0018] This application also provides a liquid cooling device, including the fluid connector described in any of the above claims.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided in this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0020] The fluid connector provided in this application includes a connector head, a valve seat, and a connector. The connector head has an annular groove, the valve seat has a slot and a fixing hole, the slot extends along a first direction to allow the connector head to be inserted into the valve seat along the first direction, and the fixing hole extends along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and communicates with the slot. The connector is used to engage with the fixing hole and the annular groove when the annular groove moves to the fixing hole, thereby connecting the connector head and the valve seat.

[0021] This fluid connector design allows for connection without special tools. Disassembly is simple: just remove the connector from the fixing hole and annular groove to release the connection between the connector and valve seat. This quick and easy process saves time and improves efficiency. Furthermore, the interconnected design of the fixing hole and slot allows the connector to fit snugly into the hole and annular groove, ensuring a smooth connection without damaging the valve seat or connector during insertion, thus reducing the scrap rate. This assembly method also allows the connector to rotate relative to the valve seat around its axis. This angle adjustment function enables flexible adjustments to the pipeline based on the installation environment or usage requirements, overcoming the angle limitations of traditional rigid connections. For example, the position of detection devices on the pipeline can be adjusted as needed, providing installation flexibility and dynamic adjustment capabilities, thus enhancing the fluid connector's applicability and versatility. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the fluid connector in an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the fluid connector in an embodiment of this application.

[0025] in:

[0026] 10-Connector, 11-Annular groove, 12-Mounting groove, 13-First flare;

[0027] 20-Valve seat, 21-Slot, 22-Fixing hole, 221-Threaded hole body, 222-Counterhead hole body, 223-Connecting hole body, 23-Boss, 24-Second flare;

[0028] 30-Connector, 31-Connecting post, 311-External thread, 32-Counterhead;

[0029] 40 - Flexible seal. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the fluid connector in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the fluid connector in an embodiment of this application.

[0033] The fluid connector provided in this application includes a connector 10, a valve seat 20, and a connector 30.

[0034] The connector 10 is provided with an annular groove 11, and the valve seat 20 is provided with a slot 21 and a fixing hole 22. The slot 21 extends along a first direction so that the connector 10 is inserted into the valve seat 20 along the first direction. The fixing hole 22 extends along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and communicates with the slot 21, or in other words, the fixing hole 22 passes through the slot 21. The connector 30 is used to engage with the fixing hole 22 and the annular groove 11 when the annular groove 11 moves to the fixing hole 22 so that the connector 10 and the valve seat 20 are connected.

[0035] It should be noted that the first direction mentioned above can be as follows: Figure 1 The X-axis direction is shown, and the second direction can be as follows: Figure 1 The Y-axis direction is shown.

[0036] Understandably, the connector 10 is inserted into the valve seat 20 along the first direction through the slot 21. The design of the slot 21 effectively ensures that the connector 10 can be smoothly inserted and guided to the correct position. When the connector 10 is inserted into the predetermined position, the annular groove 11 aligns with the fixing hole 22. At this time, the position of the annular groove 11 is exactly aligned with the opening of the fixing hole 22, preparing for the next connection operation. The connector 30 (including but not limited to screws, pins, or other fasteners) passes through the fixing hole 22 and cooperates with the annular groove 11. The main body of the connector 30 is embedded in the annular groove 11, thereby connecting the connector 10 to the valve seat 20.

[0037] This design allows for connection without the need for special tools. When disassembly is required, simply remove the connector 30 from the fixing hole 22 and the annular groove 11 to release the connection between the connector 10 and the valve seat 20. The assembly and disassembly operations are simple and quick, saving assembly and disassembly time and improving assembly and disassembly efficiency.

[0038] Meanwhile, due to the interconnected design of the fixing hole 22 and the slot 21, the connector 30 can be inserted and engaged with the fixing hole 22 and the annular groove 11 in the appropriate position to complete the locking action. During the insertion of the connector 30, the valve seat 20 and the connector 10 will not be damaged, thus reducing the scrap rate.

[0039] Furthermore, this assembly method allows the connector 10 to rotate relative to the valve seat 20 around its axis. This angle adjustment function enables the pipeline to be flexibly adjusted according to the actual installation environment or usage requirements, breaking through the angle limitations of traditional rigid connections. For example, the position of the detection device on the pipeline can be adjusted as needed, providing installation flexibility and dynamic adjustment capabilities, thus making the fluid connector more applicable and versatile.

[0040] In some embodiments, the connector 30 is a threaded connector, which is threadedly connected to the fixing hole 22 to achieve the connection between the connector 10 and the valve seat 20.

[0041] Specifically, the connector 30 includes a connecting post 31, which has an external thread 311. The fixing hole 22 includes a threaded hole body 221, and the external thread 311 is threadedly engaged with the threaded hole body 221 so that the connector 30 is fixed to the valve seat 20.

[0042] In addition, the connector 30 also includes a countersunk head 32, which is integrally connected with the connecting post 31. The outer diameter of the countersunk head 32 is larger than the outer diameter of the connecting post 31. The fixing hole 22 also includes a countersunk hole body 222, the size of which is adapted to the size of the countersunk head 32. The countersunk hole body 222 is used to accommodate the countersunk head 32.

[0043] In some embodiments, a connecting hole 223 passing through a slot 21 is provided between the countersunk hole 222 and the threaded hole 221, with a portion of the connecting hole 223 located in the valve seat 20 and another portion located in the slot 21.

[0044] In this way, the connector 30 passes through the countersunk hole 222 and the connecting hole 223 into the valve seat 20 and is threaded into the threaded hole 221. The main body of the connector 30 is embedded in the annular groove 11, thereby connecting the connector 10 and the valve seat 20 together.

[0045] In some embodiments, the groove depth of the annular groove 11 is greater than half the diameter of the connecting post 31, and the bottom of the annular groove 11 is an arc surface that matches the outer contour of the connecting post 31.

[0046] It can be seen that setting the groove depth of the annular groove 11 to be greater than half the diameter of the connecting post 31 means that the connecting post 31 can be embedded more deeply into the annular groove 11. This depth matching results in a larger contact area between the connecting post 31 and the annular groove 11, thereby enhancing the stability of the connection. At the same time, the bottom of the annular groove 11 is an arc surface that matches the outer contour of the connecting post 31. This makes the contact between the connecting post 31 and the annular groove 11 tighter, further reducing the gap between them. This effectively prevents the connecting post 31 from shaking or loosening within the annular groove 11, improving the reliability of the connection between the connector 10 and the valve seat 20.

[0047] Furthermore, the curved groove bottom design provides excellent guidance for the connecting post 31. During assembly, the connecting post 31 can enter the annular groove 11 more smoothly, reducing alignment difficulties and insertion resistance during assembly.

[0048] In some embodiments, the connecting post 31 is clearance-fitted with the annular groove 11 so that the connector 10 floats relative to the connecting post 31.

[0049] In this way, there is a certain gap between the connecting post 31 and the annular groove 11. This gap allows the connector 10 to float freely within a certain range. The specific floating range depends on the size and shape of the gap. Thus, by reasonably designing the size of the gap, the floating range of the connector 10 can be precisely controlled.

[0050] The design of the connecting column 31, which can float relative to the annular groove 11, allows the connector 10 to disperse stress through slight displacement when subjected to external force, avoiding local stress concentration and thus reducing the risk of fatigue damage caused by stress concentration.

[0051] In some embodiments, the connector 10 is further provided with at least two mounting grooves 12, the annular groove 11 and the at least two mounting grooves 12 are arranged sequentially along the insertion direction of the connector 10, and an elastic seal 40 is installed in the mounting groove 12.

[0052] By providing at least two mounting slots 12 and installing an elastic seal 40 in each mounting slot 12, a multi-layer sealing structure is formed. When the connector 10 is inserted into the valve seat 20, the elastic seal 40 can effectively block the fluid leakage path and significantly improve the sealing performance.

[0053] It should be noted that the elastic seal 40 has good elastic deformation capability, which can tightly fit the inner wall of the mounting groove 12 and the valve seat 20. Even if there is a certain tolerance or slight unevenness between the connector 10 and the valve seat 20, the elastic seal 40 can fill these gaps through its own elastic deformation, ensuring the integrity of the seal.

[0054] In some embodiments, the inner wall of the valve seat 20 is provided with a boss 23, which contacts and abuts against the end face of the connector 10 to restrict the movement of the connector 10 relative to the valve seat 20.

[0055] In this way, on the one hand, during the insertion process of the connector 10 and the valve seat 20, if the connector 10 is inserted too deeply, it will lead to unstable connection or damage to the internal structure. The boss 23 effectively prevents over-insertion. When the boss 23 and the end face of the connector 10 come into contact, the insertion depth of the connector 10 has reached the design requirements, thus effectively avoiding over-insertion. On the other hand, the boss 23 increases the contact area between the connector 10 and the valve seat 20, thereby improving the rigidity of the connection structure. When the fluid connector is subjected to external forces, the boss 23 can provide additional support, reduce the relative movement between the connector 10 and the valve seat 20, and enhance the stability of the entire connection structure.

[0056] In some embodiments, the connector 10 is provided with a first flare 13, the inner diameter of which gradually expands along the insertion direction of the connector 10, and the valve seat 20 is provided with a second flare 24, the inner diameter of which gradually expands along the insertion direction of the valve seat 20. After the connector 10 and the valve seat 20 are inserted into place, the first flare 13 and the second flare 24 communicate with each other.

[0057] As can be seen, the gradually expanding inner diameter design of the first flare 13 and the second flare 24 forms a shape similar to a trumpet, providing excellent guidance for the insertion of external components. When external components (such as pipes, plugs, etc.) are inserted, the expanding inner diameter guides the component smoothly into the flare, reducing resistance and friction during insertion. Even if there is a certain angular or positional deviation in the external component during insertion, it can be gradually aligned and smoothly inserted through the guidance of the flare, significantly reducing alignment difficulty and improving the convenience of insertion operations.

[0058] The liquid cooling device provided in this application includes the fluid connector described in the above specific embodiments; other parts of the liquid cooling device can be referred to in related technologies, and will not be elaborated here.

[0059] It should be noted that in this specification, relational terms such as first and second are used only to distinguish one entity from several other entities, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities.

[0060] The fluid connector and liquid cooling device provided in this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the solution and core ideas of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications to this application without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A fluid connector, characterized in that, include: The connector is provided with an annular groove; The valve seat has a slot and a fixing hole. The slot extends along a first direction so that the connector is inserted into the valve seat along the first direction. The fixing hole extends along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and communicates with the slot. A connector is used to engage with the fixing hole and the annular groove when the annular groove moves to the fixing hole, so as to connect the connector head and the valve seat.

2. The fluid connector as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The connector includes a connecting post with an external thread, and the fixing hole includes a threaded hole body. The external thread is threadedly engaged with the threaded hole body to fix the connector to the valve seat.

3. The fluid connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The connector further includes a countersunk head, which is connected to the connecting post. The outer diameter of the countersunk head is larger than the outer diameter of the connecting post. The fixing hole also includes a countersunk head body, which is used to accommodate the countersunk head.

4. The fluid connector as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, A connecting hole is provided between the countersunk hole and the threaded hole, passing through the slot, and at least a portion of the connecting hole is located in the valve seat.

5. The fluid connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The depth of the annular groove is greater than half the diameter of the connecting post, and the bottom of the annular groove is an arc surface that matches the outer contour of the connecting post.

6. The fluid connector as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting post is fitted with the annular groove with a clearance, so that the connector head floats relative to the connecting post.

7. The fluid connector according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The connector is also provided with at least two mounting grooves. The annular groove and the at least two mounting grooves are arranged sequentially along the insertion direction of the connector. An elastic sealing element is installed in the mounting groove.

8. The fluid connector as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The inner wall of the valve seat is provided with a boss, which contacts and abuts against the end face of the connector to restrict the movement of the connector relative to the valve seat.

9. The fluid connector as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The connector is provided with a first flare, the inner diameter of which gradually expands along the insertion direction of the connector. The valve seat is provided with a second flare, the inner diameter of which gradually expands along the insertion direction of the valve seat. After the connector and the valve seat are inserted into place, the first flare and the second flare are connected.

10. A liquid cooling device, characterized in that, Including the fluid connector as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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