Floating docking mechanism for a plug

Abstract

This utility model discloses a floating docking mechanism for connectors, comprising: a base plate, a fixed sleeve connected to the base plate, and a baffle connected to the other end of the fixed sleeve. A movable disk is disposed inside the sleeve, with its outer portion extending axially out of the baffle. A conical groove is formed in the center of the movable disk's surface facing the base plate. A supporting ball is disposed inside the conical groove, with one end of the ball in rolling contact with the inner wall of the conical groove, and the other end having a first elastic element in a compressed state between it and the base plate. A coaxial floating ring is disposed on the side of the movable disk facing the base plate and outside the supporting ball. A second elastic element is disposed between the floating ring and the base plate and outside the first elastic element. The two side surfaces of the movable disk are slidably engaged with the baffle and the floating ring by at least three spaced ball bearings. This utility model can both correct the orientation between the male and female connectors during insertion, improving the accuracy and convenience of blind insertion operations, and achieve automatic self-reset.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a floating docking mechanism for a connector, belonging to the field of liquid cooling equipment technology. Background Technology

[0002] Compared to traditional air cooling, liquid cooling offers more significant advantages, including energy saving and carbon reduction, and has gradually become the mainstream solution for data center heat dissipation. While air cooling eliminates the need for storage, liquid cooling technology is more complex. It requires establishing liquid cooling circulation equipment and pipelines to transport the coolant, which is then circulated back to cool before being put into use again. Components involved in the storage, pumping, cooling, and circulation stages of liquid cooling equipment must be connected via pipes and connectors to form a complete liquid cooling system.

[0003] During the connection of liquid-cooled cabinets, the coolant for each chassis unit needs to be delivered through a water collector. Appropriate matching connectors and sockets must be selected when connecting the chassis units. Typically, the connectors are inserted directly into the sockets to connect and connect the liquid-cooled equipment piping. Therefore, achieving a quick and accurate connection between the connectors and sockets becomes a problem that needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a floating docking mechanism for connectors. This floating docking mechanism can not only correct the direction between the male and female connectors during blind docking, thereby improving the accuracy and convenience of blind docking operations, but also achieve its own automatic reset.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a floating docking mechanism for a connector, comprising: a base plate, a fixed sleeve connected to the base plate at one end, and a baffle connected to the other end of the fixed sleeve. A movable disk is provided inside the sleeve. The movable disk has an outer part extending axially toward the baffle and passing through the baffle. A conical groove is formed in the center of the surface of the movable disk facing the base plate. A supporting ball is provided inside the conical groove. A first elastic element in a compressed state is provided between the other end of the supporting ball, which is in rolling contact with the inner wall of the conical groove, and the base plate. A floating ring coaxial with the supporting ball is provided on the side of the movable disk facing the base plate and outside the supporting ball. A second elastic element is provided between the floating ring and the base plate and outside the first elastic element.

[0006] The following are further improvements to the above technical solution: 1. In the above scheme, the second elastic element and the first elastic element are coaxially sleeved.

[0007] 2. In the above scheme, the floating ring has an annular limiting groove into which one end of the second elastic element can be embedded.

[0008] 3. In the above scheme, the inner wall of the fixed sleeve away from the baffle has a radially inward flange, and the movable disk is disposed between the flange and the baffle.

[0009] 4. In the above solution, the substrate has an annular protrusion extending towards the supporting sphere on the side facing the supporting sphere, and a receiving groove is formed in the center of the annular protrusion coaxially arranged with the supporting sphere, and the first elastic member is disposed in the receiving groove.

[0010] 5. In the above scheme, the floating ring and the second elastic element are both fitted on the outside of the annular protrusion and located in the guide groove formed by the flange on the fixed sleeve and the annular protrusion.

[0011] 6. In the above scheme, the floating ring, which is respectively in clearance fit with the flange and the annular protrusion on the fixed sleeve, is provided with at least one limiting part on the side facing the substrate.

[0012] 7. In the above scheme, the limiting part is a limiting inner flange extending from the inner wall of the flange part toward the annular protrusion and / or a limiting outer flange extending from the outer wall of the annular protrusion toward the flange part.

[0013] Due to the application of the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art: The floating docking mechanism of this utility model has a movable disk inside its sleeve. A conical groove is opened in the center of the movable disk on the side facing the substrate. A support ball is arranged in the conical groove. One end of the support ball is in rolling contact with the inner wall of the conical groove, and the other end is arranged between the support ball and the substrate with a first elastic element in a compressed state. A floating ring coaxial with the support ball is arranged on the side of the movable disk facing the substrate and outside the support ball. A second elastic element is arranged between the floating ring and the substrate and outside the first elastic element. The mechanism can correct the direction between the male and female connectors during blind insertion by swinging the movable disk in the full circumference, thereby improving the accuracy and convenience of blind insertion. It can also achieve automatic reset. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the floating docking mechanism of the connector of this utility model; Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the floating docking mechanism of the connector of this utility model. Appendix Figure 3 For the appendix Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle; Appendix Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the movable disk in the floating docking mechanism of the connector of this utility model.

[0015] In the above figures: 1. Base plate; 2. Fixing sleeve; 3. Baffle; 4. Bolt; 5. Flange; 6. Movable disc; 61. External part; 7. Conical groove; 8. Support ball; 9. First elastic element; 10. Floating ring; 11. Annular limiting groove; 12. Second elastic element; 13. Annular protrusion; 131. Receiving groove; 132. Groove; 14. Guide groove; 15. Limiting part. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present patent can be further understood through the specific embodiments given below, but they are not intended to limit the present patent.

[0017] Example 1: A floating docking mechanism for a connector includes: a base plate 1, a fixed sleeve 2 connected to the base plate 1 at one end, and a baffle 3 connected to the other end of the fixed sleeve 2. A movable disk 6 is disposed inside the sleeve 2. The movable disk 6 has an outer part 61 extending axially toward the baffle 3 and passing through the baffle 3. A conical groove 7 is formed in the center of the surface of the movable disk 6 facing the base plate 1. A supporting ball 8 is disposed inside the conical groove 7. A first elastic member 9 in a compressed state is disposed between the other end of the supporting ball 8, which is in rolling contact with the inner wall of the conical groove 7, and the base plate 1. A floating ring 10 coaxial with the supporting ball 8 is disposed on the side of the movable disk 6 facing the base plate 1 and outside the supporting ball 8. A second elastic member 12 is disposed between the floating ring 10 and the base plate 1 and outside the first elastic member 9.

[0018] The floating ring 10 has an annular limiting groove 11 into which one end of the second elastic member 12 can be inserted.

[0019] The floating docking mechanism of the above-mentioned plug-in has at least one limiting part 15 provided on the side of the floating ring 10 facing the base plate 1, which is respectively in clearance fit with the flange 5 and the annular protrusion 13 on the fixed sleeve 2.

[0020] The aforementioned substrate 1 has an annular protrusion 13 extending in the direction of the supporting sphere 8 on the side facing the supporting sphere 8. A receiving groove 131 is formed in the center of the annular protrusion 13, which is coaxially arranged with the supporting sphere 8. The first elastic member 9 is disposed in the receiving groove 131.

[0021] The aforementioned limiting portion 15 is a limiting inner flange extending from the inner wall of the flange portion 5 toward the annular protrusion 13 and / or a limiting outer flange extending from the outer wall of the annular protrusion 13 toward the flange portion 5.

[0022] The aforementioned external part 61 is located at the center of the surface of the movable disk 6 facing the baffle 3.

[0023] The aforementioned fixed sleeve 2 is fixedly connected to the base plate 1 and the baffle 3 by a number of bolts 4 distributed circumferentially.

[0024] Example 2: A floating docking mechanism for a connector includes: a base plate 1, a fixed sleeve 2 connected to the base plate 1 at one end, and a baffle 3 connected to the other end of the fixed sleeve 2. A movable disk 6 is disposed inside the sleeve 2. The movable disk 6 has an outer part 61 extending axially toward the baffle 3 and passing through the baffle 3. A conical groove 7 is formed in the center of the surface of the movable disk 6 facing the base plate 1. A supporting ball 8 is disposed inside the conical groove 7. A first elastic member 9 in a compressed state is disposed between the other end of the supporting ball 8, which is in rolling contact with the inner wall of the conical groove 7, and the base plate 1. A floating ring 10 coaxial with the supporting ball 8 is disposed on the side of the movable disk 6 facing the base plate 1 and outside the supporting ball 8. A second elastic member 12 is disposed between the floating ring 10 and the base plate 1 and outside the first elastic member 9.

[0025] The aforementioned floating ring 10 and the second elastic member 12 are both fitted onto the outside of the annular protrusion 13 and located within the guide groove 14 formed by the flange 5 on the fixed sleeve 2 and the annular protrusion 13.

[0026] The second elastic element 12 is coaxially sleeved with the first elastic element 9.

[0027] The fixed sleeve 2 has a radially inward flange 5 on the inner wall of the end away from the baffle 3, and the movable disk 6 is disposed between the flange 5 and the baffle 3.

[0028] The floating docking mechanism of the above-mentioned plug-in has at least one limiting part 15 provided on the side of the floating ring 10 facing the base plate 1, which is respectively in clearance fit with the flange 5 and the annular protrusion 13 on the fixed sleeve 2.

[0029] The substrate 1 has a groove 132 that communicates with the receiving groove 131, and the end of the first elastic member 9 away from the supporting ball 8 is pressed into contact with the bottom surface of the groove 132.

[0030] The working principle of this patent is as follows: Used in conjunction with plugs that require mating connections, for example, connecting the male end of the plug to the external part on the movable plate so that the male end can move with the movable plate; When it is necessary to connect the male end of the connector to the female end, the female end remains stationary. The male end, which is mounted on a self-centering floating device, is moved towards the stationary female end by an automated structure such as a robotic arm. The connection operation is performed with the assistance of a vision component. The male end is initially embedded into the female end with the assistance of the vision component, but it is difficult to achieve concentric alignment with the female end. As the male end gradually moves into the female end, the movable disk drives the male end to swing in the full circumference upward to achieve directional correction with the female end. After the connection is completed and the disc is disengaged from the male end, the movable disc returns to its center position, coaxial with the support ball, under the combined action of the elastic element and the support ball.

[0031] When the above-mentioned self-centering floating device is used, it can not only correct the direction between the male and female connectors during blind insertion by swinging the movable plate in the full circumference, thereby improving the accuracy and convenience of blind insertion, but also achieve its own automatic reset.

[0032] 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 floating docking mechanism for a plug-in, characterized by: The utility model relates to a kind of fixed sleeve and baffle structure, including: Base plate (1), the fixed sleeve (2) connected with one end of base plate (1) and the baffle (3) connected with the other end of fixed sleeve (2), the sleeve (2) is provided with a movable disc (6), the movable disc (6) has an external connection part (61) extending to the direction of baffle (3) and passing out baffle (3) in axial direction, the movable disc (6) is provided with a tapered groove (7) in the center of the surface of one side towards base plate (1), the tapered groove (7) is provided with a support ball (8) in rolling contact with the inner wall of the tapered groove (7), the other end of support ball (8) is provided with a first elastic element (9) in extrusion state between base plate (1), the one side of movable disc (6) towards base plate (1) and located the outside of support ball (8) is provided with a floating ring (10) coaxial with the support ball (8), the floating ring (10) is provided with a second elastic element (12) between base plate (1) and located the outside of first elastic element (9).

2. The floating docking mechanism of a plug according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second elastic element (12) is coaxially sleeved with the first elastic element (9).

3. The floating docking mechanism of a plug according to claim 1, characterized in that: The floating ring (10) is provided with an annular limiting groove (11) for embedding one end of the second elastic element (12).

4. The floating docking mechanism of a plug according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the end of fixed sleeve (2) away from baffle (3) has a flange part (5) in radial direction, and the movable disc (6) is arranged between the flange part (5) and the baffle (3).

5. The floating docking mechanism of a plug according to claim 4, characterized in that: The one side of base plate (1) towards support ball (8) has a ring-shaped protruding part (13) extending to the direction of support ball (8), and the ring-shaped protruding part (13) coaxially arranged with support ball (8) is formed with a containing groove (131) in the center, and the first elastic element (9) is arranged in the containing groove (131).

6. The floating docking mechanism of a plug according to claim 5, characterized in that: The floating ring (10) and the second elastic element (12) are both sleeved outside the ring-shaped protruding part (13) and located in the guide groove (14) surrounded by the flange part (5) on the fixed sleeve (2) and the ring-shaped protruding part (13).

7. The floating docking mechanism of a plug according to claim 6, characterized in that: The one side of floating ring (10) towards base plate (1) is provided with at least one limiting part (15) in clearance fit with the flange part (5) on the fixed sleeve (2) and the ring-shaped protruding part (13) respectively.

8. The floating docking mechanism of a plug according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limiting part (15) is a limiting inner flange extending from the inner wall of the flange part (5) to the direction of the ring-shaped protruding part (13) and / or a limiting outer flange extending from the outer wall of the ring-shaped protruding part (13) to the direction of the flange part (5).

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