tube stopper
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522460715.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-11-20
AI Technical Summary
除此之外，当操作者与将两个液冷接头互相对接时，若液冷接头的元件之间欠缺良好的固持以及符合人体工学的设计，将会造成操作上的不便
[0015]综上所述，在本揭露的管塞中，由于管状壳体的干涉凸环与标签环的干涉槽彼此卡合，因此标签环可以固持于管状壳体上，从而达到稳定管塞整体结构的效果。在本揭露的管塞中，由于标签环的齐平面与冠状结构的外表面共平面，因此标签环的齐平面以及冠状结构的外表面共同形成的平面的面积增加，从而达到帮助工具对管塞施力的效果。总而言之，本揭露的管塞不但能够提供稳定的整体结构，且可以为操作者带来操作的便利性。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This disclosure relates to a tube plug. Background Technology
[0002] For servers, improving cooling performance has become a key objective. In particular, the increasing heat dissipation rate of liquid cooling has led to a growing demand from manufacturers to incorporate liquid cooling systems. Quick-release liquid cooling connectors are crucial components in liquid cooling systems. However, these connectors are also the most prone to leakage within the entire system. Furthermore, when operators connect two liquid cooling connectors, inadequate securing mechanisms and ergonomic design can cause operational difficulties.
[0003] Therefore, how to develop a plug that can solve the above problems is one of the issues that the industry is currently eager to address through research and development. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of this, one objective of this disclosure is to propose a plug that can solve the above-mentioned problems.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, according to one embodiment of this disclosure, a plug includes a tubular shell and a label ring. The tubular shell has a flow channel. The tubular shell includes a shell body, a crown structure, and an interference protrusion. The shell body defines the flow channel. The crown structure surrounds the outer surface of the shell body. The interference protrusion extends from the outer surface of the shell body. The label ring engages with the tubular shell. The label ring includes a ring body and has an interference groove recessed from the ring body. The interference protrusion and the interference groove engage with each other in a hard interference manner.
[0006] In one or more embodiments disclosed herein, the crown structure has an outer surface. The label ring further has a flush plane. The outer surface of the crown structure is coplanar with the flush plane of the label ring.
[0007] In one or more embodiments disclosed herein, the flush plane of the label ring is located at one end of the ring body near the coronal structure.
[0008] In one or more embodiments disclosed herein, the label ring further has an annular bevel connected to the flush plane.
[0009] In one or more embodiments disclosed herein, the flush plane of the label ring has a straight edge adjacent to the crown structure and an arcuate edge defining the portion of the ring-shaped bevel.
[0010] In one or more embodiments disclosed herein, the crown structure has a hexagonal shape in the axial direction of the tubular housing.
[0011] In one or more embodiments disclosed herein, the interference convex ring is separated from the coronal structure.
[0012] In one or more embodiments disclosed herein, the tubular housing further includes an annular hook protruding from the outer surface of the housing body. An interference convex ring is located between the crown-like structure and the annular hook.
[0013] In one or more embodiments disclosed herein, the interference protrusion, interference groove, and annular hook extend circumferentially along the tubular housing.
[0014] In one or more embodiments disclosed herein, the plug further includes a piston disposed in a flow channel of the tubular housing.
[0015] In summary, in the plug disclosed herein, because the interference convex ring of the tubular shell and the interference groove of the label ring engage with each other, the label ring can be fixed to the tubular shell, thereby achieving the effect of stabilizing the overall structure of the plug. In the plug disclosed herein, because the flush plane of the label ring is coplanar with the outer surface of the crown structure, the area of the plane formed by the flush plane of the label ring and the outer surface of the crown structure is increased, thereby helping the tool apply force to the plug. In conclusion, the plug disclosed herein not only provides a stable overall structure but also brings operational convenience to the operator.
[0016] The above description is only used to illustrate the problem to be solved by this disclosure, the technical means to solve the problem, and the effects produced, etc. The specific details of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following implementation method and related drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To make the above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments disclosed herein more apparent and understandable, the accompanying drawings are described below:
[0018] Figure 1 A perspective view of a plug according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;
[0019] Figure 2 An exploded view of a plug according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;
[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating a label ring engaging with a tubular housing along the coupling direction according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0021] Figure 4 The illustration depicts an embodiment based on this disclosure. Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the plug along section line 4-4;
[0022] Figure 5 The illustration depicts an embodiment based on this disclosure. Figure 4 A partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the plug in box 5.
[0023] [Symbol Explanation]
[0024] 100: Pipe plug
[0025] 110: Tubular shell
[0026] 111: Shell Body
[0027] 111so, 112so: outer surface
[0028] 112: Coronal structure
[0029] 113: Interference Convex Ring
[0030] 114: Rear Terminal
[0031] 115: Ring-shaped hook
[0032] 116: Rubber ring groove
[0033] 117: Locking slot
[0034] 120: Tag Ring
[0035] 120pf: flush plane
[0036] 121: Ring Body
[0037] 122: Annular inclined plane
[0038] 123: Interference groove
[0039] 130: Outer rubber ring
[0040] 140: Piston
[0041] 150: Inner rubber ring
[0042] 160: Elastic element
[0043] 170: Stop ring
[0044] 4-4: Cutting line
[0045] 5: Box
[0046] AE: Curved edge
[0047] CD: Coupling direction
[0048] FPW: Flow channel
[0049] SE: Straight Edge
[0050] X, Y, Z: Direction Detailed Implementation
[0051] The following describes several embodiments of this disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings. For clarity, many practical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details should not be used to limit this disclosure. That is, in some embodiments of this disclosure, these practical details are not essential. Furthermore, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and elements will be shown in the drawings in a simple schematic manner. The same reference numerals will be used to denote the same or similar elements in all the drawings.
[0052] The structure, function, and connection relationship between the components included in the plug 100 of this embodiment will be described in detail below.
[0053] Please refer to Figure 1 . Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a tube plug 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the plug 100 includes a tubular housing 110, a label ring 120, an outer rubber ring 130, and a piston 140. The tubular housing 110 includes a shell body 111 and a crown structure 112. Specifically, the shell body 111 has an outer surface 111so. The crown structure 112 surrounds the outer surface 111so of the shell body 111. The crown structure 112 has an outer surface 112so. The label ring 120 engages with the tubular housing 110. The label ring 120 includes a ring body 121 and has a flush plane 120pf and an annular bevel 122. The annular bevel 122 is connected to the flush plane 120pf. Specifically, the flush plane 120pf of the label ring 120 is located at the end of the ring body 121 near the crown structure 112, and the annular bevel 122 of the label ring 120 is located approximately at the end of the ring body 121 away from the crown structure 112. In some embodiments, the label ring 120 has a plurality of flush planes 120pf, which are spaced apart from each other. A portion of the annular bevel 122 connects to the crown structure 112. The outer surface 112so of the crown structure 112 is coplanar with the flush planes 120pf of the label ring 120. The flush plane 120pf of the label ring 120 has a straight edge SE and an arcuate edge AE. The straight edge SE is adjacent to the crown structure 112. The arcuate edge AE is opposite to the straight edge SE. The arcuate edge AE defines the portion of the annular bevel 122. An outer rubber ring 130 is fitted onto the tubular housing 110. A piston 140 is located within the tubular housing 110.
[0054] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 1 .like Figure 1As shown, the tubular housing 110 has an axial direction that extends substantially along a first direction (e.g., direction X), a radial direction that extends substantially parallel to a plane defined by a second direction (e.g., direction Y) or a third direction (e.g., direction Z), and a circumferential direction that extends substantially along the first direction (e.g., direction X) as an axis.
[0055] In some embodiments, the crown structure 112 of the tubular housing 110 is generally hexagonal. Specifically, the crown structure 112 has a hexagonal shape in the axial direction of the tubular housing 110.
[0056] In some embodiments, the flush plane 120pf of the label ring 120 is formed by a cutting process. For example, before cutting, the label ring 120 only has an annular bevel 122. After the label ring 120 is cut, a portion of the ring body 121 is removed to form the flush plane 120pf connected to the remaining annular bevel 122.
[0057] Please refer to Figure 2 . Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a plug 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the plug 100 further includes an inner rubber ring 150, an elastic element 160, and a stop ring 170. The tubular housing 110 further includes an interference protrusion 113, a rear terminal 114, and an annular hook 115, and further has a flow channel FPW, a rubber ring groove 116, and an engagement groove 117. The housing body 111 defines the flow channel FPW of the tubular housing 110. Specifically, the flow channel FPW is the cavity of the tubular housing 110. The interference protrusion 113 protrudes from the outer surface 111so of the housing body 111 and extends circumferentially along the tubular housing 110. The interference protrusion 113 is spaced apart from the crown structure 112. The rear terminal 114 is connected to the housing body 111. Specifically, the housing body 111 is located at the front end of the tubular housing 110, and the rear terminal 114 is located at the rear end of the tubular housing 110. An annular hook 115 protrudes from the outer surface 111so of the shell body 111 and extends circumferentially along the tubular shell 110. An interference protrusion 113 is located between the crown structure 112 and the annular hook 115. A rubber ring groove 116 is recessed from the outer surface of the rear terminal 114. The rubber ring groove 116 is located behind the crown structure 112. A locking groove 117 is recessed from the outer surface 111so of the shell body 111 and configured to couple with a tube seat (not shown). The locking groove 117 is located between the interference protrusion 113 and the annular hook 115.
[0058] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 2 .like Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the label ring 120 further has an interference groove 123. The interference groove 123 is recessed from the inner surface of the ring body 121 of the label ring 120 and completely surrounds the ring body 121. Specifically, the flush plane 120pf and the annular bevel 122 belong to the outer surface of the label ring 120, while the interference groove 123 is located on the inner surface of the label ring 120. The interference groove 123 extends circumferentially along the tubular housing 110. The interference protrusion 113 of the tubular housing 110 is configured to engage with the interference groove 123 of the label ring 120. The outer rubber ring 130 is configured to be received in the rubber ring groove 116. The piston 140 is configured to reciprocate in the flow channel FPW along the axial direction of the tubular housing 110. The inner rubber ring 150 is configured to engage with the piston 140 to provide friction between the piston 140 and the inner wall of the flow channel FPW. The elastic member 160 extends along the axial direction of the tubular housing 110. Specifically, the two ends of the elastic element 160 are aligned in a first direction (e.g., direction X) and elastically extend and retract along the axial direction of the tubular housing 110. A stop ring 170 is configured to abut against one end of the elastic element 160.
[0059] In some embodiments, the tubular housing 110 and the stop ring 170 may be, for example, stainless steel or other suitable rigid materials.
[0060] In some embodiments, the label ring 120 and the piston 140 may be made of plastic or other suitable materials.
[0061] In some embodiments, the outer rubber ring 130 and the inner rubber ring 150 may be rubber or other suitable materials.
[0062] In some embodiments, the crown structure 112, the interference protrusion 113, and the annular hook 115 are fixed to the shell body 111. In some embodiments, the shell body 111, the crown structure 112, the interference protrusion 113, and the annular hook 115 are integrally formed.
[0063] In some embodiments, the elastic element 160 includes a plurality of turns. In some embodiments, the diameter of the turns of the elastic element 160 is kept constant along a direction (e.g., direction X), but this disclosure is not limited thereto.
[0064] In some implementations, the stop ring 170 may be a washer or other suitable circular or annular stop.
[0065] Please refer to Figure 3 . Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the tag ring 120 engaging with the tubular housing 110 along the coupling direction CD according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment, the label ring 120 can engage with the tubular housing 110 along the coupling direction CD. Specifically, before the tube plug 100 is fully assembled, the label ring 120 is in a state where it is separated from the tubular housing 110. Figure 3 The illustration shows that both the outer rubber ring 130 and the piston 140 are located on the tubular housing 110, but this disclosure is not limited thereto (i.e., the label ring 120 is not necessarily the last component assembled during the assembly of the plug 100). The coupling direction CD is parallel to the direction X, or the coupling direction CD extends parallel to the axial direction of the tubular housing 110. In one usage scenario, the label ring 120 is mounted to the tubular housing 110 along the coupling direction CD from the front end of the tubular housing 110 toward the rear end of the tubular housing 110.
[0066] Please refer to Figure 4 . Figure 4 According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, based on Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the plug 100 along section line 4-4. (See diagram below.) Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the flow channel FPW of the tubular housing 110 penetrates the housing body 111, the crown structure 112, and the rear terminal 114. A rubber ring groove 116 is located at the end of the rear terminal 114 near the crown structure 112. A label ring 120 abuts against the crown structure 112. An outer rubber ring 130 is located behind the crown structure 112 and accommodated in the rubber ring groove 116. A piston 140 is disposed in the flow channel FPW of the tubular housing 110. An inner rubber ring 150 is sleeved on the piston 140. Specifically, the piston 140 has an annular groove, and the inner rubber ring 150 is accommodated in the annular groove of the piston 140 and contacts the inner wall of the flow channel FPW. The piston 140 is located at the front end of the flow channel FPW, and a stop ring 170 is located at the rear end of the flow channel FPW. An elastic member 160 is located in the flow channel FPW and configured to drive the piston 140 to reciprocate within the flow channel FPW of the tubular housing 110. Specifically, one end of the elastic member 160 abuts against the stop ring 170, and the other end of the elastic member 160 abuts against the piston 140. In some embodiments, the end of the elastic member 160 abutting against the stop ring 170 is a fixed end, while the end of the elastic member 160 abutting against the piston 140 is a free end.
[0067] Please refer to Figure 5 . Figure 5 According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, based on Figure 4 A partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the plug 100 within box 5. (See attached image.) Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, the label ring 120 is fixed to the tubular housing 110. Specifically, the interference protrusion 113 protrudes outward from the shell body 111 of the tubular housing 110, such that there is a step difference between the outermost surface of the interference protrusion 113 and the outer surface 111so of the shell body 111. The interference groove 123 of the label ring 120 faces the tubular housing 110. Specifically, the interference groove 123 is recessed inward from the ring body 121 of the label ring 120, such that there is a step difference between the innermost surface of the interference groove 123 and the lower surface of the ring body 121. The interference protrusion 113 and the interference groove 123 engage with each other in a hard interference manner. In some embodiments, the height difference between the outermost surface of the interference protrusion 113 and the outer surface 111so of the shell body 111 is greater than or equal to the height difference between the innermost surface of the interference groove 123 and the lower surface of the ring body 121, thereby achieving hard interference between the label ring 120 and the tubular housing 110.
[0068] In some embodiments, the annular bevel 122 of the label ring 120 connects to the outer surface 111so of the shell body 111 and the outer surface 112so of the crown structure 112. Specifically, since there is a step difference between the outer surface 111so of the shell body 111 and the outer surface 112so of the crown structure 112, the label ring 120, which engages with the tubular shell 110, eliminates this step difference through the annular bevel 122. This makes it more comfortable for the operator to operate the tube plug 100.
[0069] In some embodiments, the flush plane 120pf of the label ring 120 is the outermost surface of the label ring 120.
[0070] In some other embodiments, the interference protrusion 113 may also be disposed on the inner surface of the ring body 121 of the label ring 120, and the interference groove 123 may also be recessed from the outer surface 111so of the shell body 111 of the tubular housing 110. That is, all embodiments in which the engagement between the label ring 120 and the tubular housing 110 is achieved by means of a structure in which the protruding feature and the recessed feature cooperate with each other do not depart from the spirit of this disclosure.
[0071] With the above structural configuration, the interference convex ring 113 engages with the interference groove 123, allowing the label ring 120 to be fixed to the tubular housing 110, thereby promoting the stability of the overall structure of the plug 100. The flush plane 120pf of the label ring 120 is coplanar with the outer surface 112so of the crown structure 112, creating a larger contact surface area, making it easier for an operator to apply force to the plug 100 when holding it with a tool (e.g., a wrench).
[0072] From the detailed description of the specific embodiments disclosed above, it is clear that in the tube plug of this disclosure, because the interference convex ring of the tubular shell and the interference groove of the label ring engage with each other, the label ring can be fixed to the tubular shell, thereby achieving the effect of stabilizing the overall structure of the tube plug. In the tube plug of this disclosure, because the flush plane of the label ring is coplanar with the outer surface of the crown structure, the area of the plane formed by the flush plane of the label ring and the outer surface of the crown structure is increased, thereby achieving the effect of helping the tool apply force to the tube plug. In summary, the tube plug of this disclosure not only provides a stable overall structure but also brings convenience to the operator.
[0073] Although the present disclosure has been described above with reference to embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present disclosure. Any person skilled in the art may make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present disclosure shall be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A tube plug, characterized in that, Include: A tubular housing having a flow channel, the tubular housing comprising: The shell body defines the flow channel; A crown-shaped structure surrounds the outer surface of the shell body; and An interference protrusion ring extends from the outer surface of the shell body; as well as A label ring engages with the tubular housing, the label ring comprising a ring body and having an interference groove recessed from the ring body, wherein the interference protrusion and the interference groove engage with each other in a hard interference manner.
2. The tube plug according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crown structure has an outer surface, and the label ring further has a flush plane, wherein the outer surface of the crown structure and the flush plane of the label ring are coplanar.
3. The tube plug according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flush plane of the label ring is located at one end of the ring body near the coronal structure.
4. The tube plug according to claim 2, characterized in that, The label ring further has an annular bevel connected to the flush plane.
5. The plug according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flush plane of the label ring has a straight edge adjacent to the coronal structure and an arcuate edge defining the portion of the annular slope.
6. The tube plug according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crown structure has a hexagonal shape in the axial direction of the tubular shell.
7. The plug according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interference convex ring is separated from the coronal structure.
8. The tube plug according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tubular housing further includes an annular hook protruding from the outer surface of the housing body, and the interference convex ring is located between the crown structure and the annular hook.
9. The tube plug according to claim 8, characterized in that, The interference convex ring, the interference groove, and the annular hook extend circumferentially along the tubular shell.
10. The tube plug according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a piston disposed in the flow channel of the tubular housing.