Positioning mechanism for liquid cooling connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of positioning mechanism of liquid cooling connector, comprising: outer sleeve and the inner sleeve that can be embedded into outer sleeve along axial direction downward, there is an outer convex part on the outside wall of inner sleeve, the outer convex part on the inner sleeve embedded into outer sleeve is connected with the movable block of movably installed on outer sleeve, a mounting groove is set on the side wall of outer sleeve towards rotating block, a positioning tube is set between the two opposite side walls in this mounting groove, the middle part of rotating block is provided with the positioning hole of rotation cooperation with positioning tube, two ends of positioning tube are respectively provided with a positioning pin block, the second positioning groove for positioning pin block embedding is respectively set on the two side walls of mounting groove, the other end of the positioning pin block embedded into second positioning groove is connected with the second elastic element arranged in positioning tube.The utility model positioning mechanism of liquid cooling connector guarantees the stability of connection between components, can also avoid the risk caused by small components exposed, improve the convenience and security of use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a positioning mechanism for a liquid cooling connector, belonging to the field of liquid cooling heat dissipation technology. Background Technology

[0002] Liquid-cooled servers contain a liquid cooling loop. This loop connects to the liquid cooler in the server rack via quick-connect couplings or other types of connectors, allowing for continuous heat exchange between the server's liquid cooling loop and the external environment. Traditional connectors, being exposed to the outside, are prone to malfunctions and safety issues in complex operating environments. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a positioning mechanism for a liquid cooling connector. This positioning mechanism can ensure the stability of the connection between components and avoid the risks caused by exposed small components, thereby improving the convenience and safety of use.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a positioning mechanism for a liquid cooling connector, comprising: an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve that can be axially and downwardly embedded in the outer sleeve. An outward protrusion is formed on the outer side wall of the inner sleeve. The outward protrusion on the inner sleeve embedded in the outer sleeve engages with a movable block movably mounted on the outer sleeve. One end of the movable block, which can move horizontally, is embedded in the outer sleeve, and a groove is formed on the lower surface of the other end. The upper part of a rotating block rotatably mounted on the outer sleeve is embedded in this groove. The lower part of the rotating block is connected to the outer side wall of the outer sleeve by a horizontally extending first elastic member. The lower end face of the cooperating outward protrusion and the upper end face of the end of the movable block embedded in the outer sleeve are both set as inclined surfaces extending outward from the upper end.

[0005] An installation groove is provided on the side wall of the outer sleeve facing the rotating block. A positioning tube is provided between two opposite side walls in the installation groove. A positioning hole is provided in the middle of the rotating block to rotate with the positioning tube. A positioning pin is provided at each end of the positioning tube. A second positioning groove is provided on the two side walls of the installation groove for the positioning pin to be inserted. The other end of the positioning pin, which is inserted into the second positioning groove, is connected to a second elastic element provided in the positioning tube.

[0006] The following are further improvements to the above technical solution:

[0007] 1. In the above scheme, the outer wall of the outer sleeve and the surface of the rotating block facing the outer sleeve are both provided with a first positioning groove for the two ends of the first elastic member to be embedded.

[0008] 2. In the above scheme, at least one of the first positioning grooves has a positioning protrusion formed therein, and the end of the first elastic member is fitted onto the positioning protrusion.

[0009] 3. In the above scheme, the middle part of the rotating block has an arc-shaped protrusion extending towards the outer sleeve, and the mounting groove is provided with an arc-shaped groove for the arc-shaped protrusion to be inserted into, and the arc-shaped protrusion is rotatably inserted into the arc-shaped groove.

[0010] 4. In the above scheme, the movable block is installed on the upper part of the outer sleeve.

[0011] Due to the application of the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0012] The positioning mechanism of this utility model's liquid cooling connector has an outward protrusion formed on the outer wall of its inner sleeve. This outward protrusion, embedded within the outer sleeve, engages with a movable block movably mounted on the outer sleeve. One end of the horizontally movable block is embedded in the outer sleeve, and a groove is formed on the lower surface of the other end. The upper part of a rotating block rotatably mounted on the outer sleeve is embedded in this groove. The lower part of the rotating block is connected to the outer wall of the outer sleeve by a horizontally extending first elastic member. The lower end face of the engaging outward protrusion and the upper end face of the movable block embedded in the outer sleeve are both set as outwardly extending inclined surfaces. The outer sleeve faces the rotating block... A mounting groove is provided on the side wall. A positioning tube is provided between two opposite side walls in the mounting groove. A positioning hole is provided in the middle of the rotating block to rotatably cooperate with the positioning tube. A positioning pin is provided at each end of the positioning tube. A second positioning groove is provided on each of the two side walls of the mounting groove for the positioning pin to be inserted. The other end of the positioning pin, which is inserted into the second positioning groove, is connected to a second elastic element provided in the positioning tube. Based on realizing the insertion and positioning of the inner and outer sleeves, it is not only convenient to assemble the various positioning components and ensure the stability of the connection between the components, but also avoids the risk caused by the exposure of small components in complex use environments, thus improving the convenience and safety of use. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning mechanism of the liquid cooling connector of this utility model in the connected state;

[0014] Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning mechanism of the liquid cooling connector of this utility model in the unconnected state;

[0015] Appendix Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the positioning mechanism of the liquid-cooled connector of this utility model during the connection process;

[0016] Appendix Figure 4 for Figure 3Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0017] Appendix Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0018] Appendix Figure 6 This is a partial exploded view of the positioning mechanism of the liquid-cooled connector of this utility model;

[0019] Appendix Figure 7 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the positioning mechanism of the liquid-cooled connector of this utility model.

[0020] In the above attached figures: 1. Outer sleeve; 2. Inner sleeve; 3. Mounting groove; 4. Arc-shaped groove; 5. Positioning tube; 6. Positioning hole; 7. Outer protrusion; 8. Positioning pin block; 9. Second positioning groove; 10. Second elastic element; 11. Movable block; 12. Groove; 13. Rotating block; 14. Arc-shaped protrusion; 15. First elastic element; 16. First positioning groove; 161. Positioning protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present patent can be further understood through the specific embodiments given below, but they are not intended to limit the present patent.

[0022] Example 1: A positioning mechanism for a liquid cooling connector includes: an outer sleeve 1 and an inner sleeve 2 that can be embedded axially downward into the outer sleeve 1. An outward protrusion 7 is formed on the outer side wall of the inner sleeve 2. The outward protrusion 7 on the inner sleeve 2 embedded in the outer sleeve 1 is engaged with a movable block 11 that is movably mounted on the outer sleeve 1. One end of the movable block 11, which can move horizontally, is embedded in the outer sleeve 1, and a groove 12 is formed on the lower surface of the other end. The upper part of a rotating block 13 rotatably mounted on the outer sleeve 1 is embedded in this groove 12. The lower part of the rotating block 13 is connected to the outer side wall of the outer sleeve 1 by a horizontally extending first elastic member 15. The lower end face of the cooperating outward protrusion 7 and the upper end face of the end of the movable block 11 embedded in the outer sleeve 1 are both set as inclined surfaces extending outward from the upper end.

[0023] An installation groove 3 is provided on the side wall of the outer sleeve 1 facing the rotating block 13. A positioning tube 5 is provided between two opposite side walls in the installation groove 3. A positioning hole 6 is provided in the middle of the rotating block 13 to rotate with the positioning tube 5. A positioning pin 8 is provided at each end of the positioning tube 5. A second positioning groove 9 is provided on the two side walls of the installation groove 3 for the positioning pin 8 to be inserted. The other end of the positioning pin 8, which is inserted into the second positioning groove 9, is connected to the second elastic member 10 provided in the positioning tube 5.

[0024] The outer wall of the outer sleeve 1 and the surface of the rotating block 13 facing the outer sleeve 1 are provided with a first positioning groove 16 for the two ends of the first elastic member 15 to be inserted; at least one of the first positioning grooves 16 is provided with a positioning protrusion 161, and the end of the first elastic member 15 is fitted onto the positioning protrusion 161.

[0025] The aforementioned movable block 11 is installed on the upper part of the outer sleeve 1.

[0026] Example 2: A positioning mechanism for a liquid cooling connector, comprising: an outer sleeve 1 and an inner sleeve 2 that can be axially and downwardly embedded in the outer sleeve 1. An outward protrusion 7 is formed on the outer side wall of the inner sleeve 2. The outward protrusion 7 on the inner sleeve 2 embedded in the outer sleeve 1 engages with a movable block 11 movably mounted on the outer sleeve 1. One end of the movable block 11, which can move horizontally, is embedded in the outer sleeve 1, and a groove 12 is formed on the lower surface of the other end. The upper part of a rotating block 13 rotatably mounted on the outer sleeve 1 is embedded in this groove 12. The lower part of the rotating block 13 is connected to the outer side wall of the outer sleeve 1 by a horizontally extending first elastic member 15. The lower end face of the cooperating outward protrusion 7 and the upper end face of the end of the movable block 11 embedded in the outer sleeve 1 are both set as inclined surfaces extending outward from the upper end.

[0027] An installation groove 3 is provided on the side wall of the outer sleeve 1 facing the rotating block 13. A positioning tube 5 is provided between two opposite side walls in the installation groove 3. A positioning hole 6 is provided in the middle of the rotating block 13 to rotate with the positioning tube 5. A positioning pin 8 is provided at each end of the positioning tube 5. A second positioning groove 9 is provided on the two side walls of the installation groove 3 for the positioning pin 8 to be inserted. The other end of the positioning pin 8, which is inserted into the second positioning groove 9, is connected to the second elastic member 10 provided in the positioning tube 5.

[0028] The rotating block 13 has an arc-shaped protrusion 14 extending toward the outer sleeve 1 in the middle. The mounting groove 3 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 4 for the arc-shaped protrusion 14 to be inserted into. The arc-shaped protrusion 14 is rotatably inserted into the arc-shaped groove 4.

[0029] Working principle:

[0030] When the inner and outer sleeves separate: the lower end of the rotating block rotates away from the outer sleeve under the action of the first elastic element, causing its upper end to drive the movable block to move radially inward to the innermost end of its stroke.

[0031] When the outer sleeve and inner sleeve are to be inserted into each other:

[0032] The inner sleeve moves downward and enters the outer sleeve. The protrusion on the inner sleeve moves downward with the inner sleeve until its lower end face contacts the upper end face of the end of the movable block that is embedded in the outer sleeve.

[0033] The protruding part continues to move down with the inner sleeve, while pushing the movable block that can only move radially outward, so that the lower end of the rotating block that rotates outward at the upper end rotates inward to compress the first elastic element.

[0034] When the protrusion on the inner sleeve moves below the movable block, the movable block loses the restriction of the protrusion on the inner sleeve and resets inward under the action of the first elastic element, so that the lower end face of the movable block embedded in the outer sleeve overlaps with the upper end face of the protrusion on the inner sleeve to stop the inner sleeve.

[0035] When it is necessary to separate the connected outer sleeve and inner sleeve again:

[0036] Press the lower end of the rotating block towards the outer sleeve so that the upper end of the rotating block simultaneously drives the movable block to move outward and exit the area above the outer protrusion on the inner sleeve. The inner sleeve, which has lost its stop position, moves upward under the action of the return spring, so that the inner sleeve can be pulled out from the outer sleeve. Then release the lower end of the rotating block so that the movable block, which moves with the rotating block, returns to the innermost end of its stroke under the action of the first elastic element.

[0037] During the assembly of the outer sleeve and the rotating block, the positioning tube is first passed through the positioning hole on the rotating block. Then, the positioning pins that can be compressibly installed at both ends of the positioning tube cooperate with the positioning grooves on the two side walls of the mounting groove on the outer sleeve to achieve the rotational installation of the rotating block. All mounting components are located inside the outer sleeve, avoiding the risks caused by the exposure of small parts in complex use environments and improving the convenience and safety of use.

[0038] When the positioning mechanism of the liquid-cooled connector mentioned above is adopted, it can facilitate the assembly of each positioning component and ensure the stability of the connection between the components, while avoiding the risk caused by the exposure of small components in complex use environments, thus improving the convenience and safety of use.

[0039] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A positioning mechanism for a liquid cooling connector, comprising: An outer sleeve (1) and an inner sleeve (2) that can be inserted into the outer sleeve (1) axially downward are characterized in that: an outward protrusion (7) is formed on the outer side wall of the inner sleeve (2), the outward protrusion (7) on the inner sleeve (2) inserted into the outer sleeve (1) is engaged with a movable block (11) that is movably installed on the outer sleeve (1), one end of the movable block (11) that can move in the horizontal direction is inserted into the outer sleeve (1), and a groove (12) is opened on the lower surface of the other end, the upper part of a rotating block (13) that is rotatably installed on the outer sleeve (1) is inserted into the groove (12), the lower part of the rotating block (13) is connected to the outer side wall of the outer sleeve (1) by a horizontally extending first elastic member (15), and the lower end face of the cooperating outward protrusion (7) and the upper end face of the end of the movable block (11) inserted into the outer sleeve (1) are both set as inclined surfaces extending outward from the upper end; An installation groove (3) is provided on the side wall of the outer sleeve (1) facing the rotating block (13). A positioning tube (5) is provided between two opposite side walls in the installation groove (3). A positioning hole (6) is provided in the middle of the rotating block (13) to rotate with the positioning tube (5). A positioning pin (8) is provided at each end of the positioning tube (5). A second positioning groove (9) is provided on the two side walls of the installation groove (3) for the positioning pin (8) to be inserted. The other end of the positioning pin (8) embedded in the second positioning groove (9) is connected to the second elastic element (10) provided in the positioning tube (5).

2. The positioning mechanism for the liquid-cooled joint according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the outer sleeve (1) and the surface of the rotating block (13) facing the outer sleeve (1) are both provided with a first positioning groove (16) for the two ends of the first elastic member (15) to be embedded.

3. The positioning mechanism for the liquid-cooled joint according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least one of the first positioning grooves (16) has a positioning protrusion (161) formed therein, and the end of the first elastic member (15) is fitted onto the positioning protrusion (161).

4. The positioning mechanism for the liquid-cooled joint according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating block (13) has an arc-shaped protrusion (14) extending in the direction of the outer sleeve (1) in the middle. The mounting groove (3) is provided with an arc-shaped groove (4) for the arc-shaped protrusion (14) to be inserted into. The arc-shaped protrusion (14) can be rotatably inserted into the arc-shaped groove (4).

5. The positioning mechanism for the liquid-cooled joint according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable block (11) is installed on the upper part of the outer sleeve (1).

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