Floating structure and blind mate fluid connector

Abstract

A floating structure, comprising: an elastic floating element (1) located between a floating base (2) and an outer housing (3). The elastic floating element (1) is arranged on the outer side wall of the floating base (2), and the elastic floating element (1) enables a floating gap to exist between the floating base (2) and the outer housing (3). A blind mate fluid connector is provided with the floating structure. Such a configuration can achieve the effects of connection flexibility, resistance to impact force, adaptability adjustment, and force distribution, thereby improving the reliability, stability and durability of an element.

Description

Floating structure and blind-mate fluid connector

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This disclosure is based on and claims the priority of Chinese patent application No. 202311384238.4 filed on October 24, 2023, and all the disclosed contents are incorporated into this disclosure by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the technical field of liquid cooling, and in particular, to a floating structure and a blind-plug fluid connector. Background Art

[0004] With the advancement of electronic design automation technology, the computational load of processors in data centers has rapidly increased. Current air cooling technology has been gradually replaced by liquid cooling systems with higher heat dissipation efficiency. Furthermore, due to the large size and numerous blind-plug points of fully blind-plug liquid cooling cabinets, the overall installation guidance requirements for liquid cooling systems are very high.

[0005] However, in the related art, the guidance of the fluid connector itself is generally relied on, especially when the floating base of the socket module and the outer shell are fixedly connected, it is difficult to ensure the reliability of the mutual matching of the plug module and the socket module of the fluid connector.

[0006] Therefore, there is an urgent need to improve the fluid connector to enhance the installation effect of the fluid connector.

[0007] Summary of the Invention

[0008] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a floating structure and a blind-mate fluid connector to at least solve the problem in the related art that it is difficult to ensure the reliability of the mutual mating between the plug module and the socket module of the blind-mate fluid connector.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a floating structure, comprising:

[0010] An elastic floating element is located between the floating base and the outer shell. The elastic floating element is arranged on the outer side wall of the floating base. The elastic floating element enables a floating gap to exist between the floating base and the outer shell.

[0011] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a blind-mate fluid connector is provided, comprising the floating structure as described above. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a floating structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0013] FIG2 is an exploded view of a floating structure and a floating base according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0014] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of a floating structure installed on a floating base at a first viewing angle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0015] FIG4 is a schematic structural diagram of a floating structure installed on a floating base at a second viewing angle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0016] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the connection between the plug module and the socket module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0017] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of a plug module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] FIG7 is an exploded schematic diagram of a plug module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] FIG8 is a second exploded schematic diagram of a plug module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] FIG9 is a schematic structural diagram of a socket module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] FIG10 is an exploded schematic diagram of a socket module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] FIG11 is a schematic diagram of an explosion in which the elastic floating element is elastic foam or rubber according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] FIG12 is a schematic structural diagram of a socket module in which the elastic floating element is mounted on a floating base, in a case where the elastic floating element is elastic foam or rubber according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. Elastic floating element; 11. Main body connecting part; 111. Yield groove; 12. Elastic contact; 121. Elastic connecting part; 122. Elastic abutting part; 2. Floating base; 3. Outer shell; 4. Blind-plug fluid connector; 41. Plug module; 411. Male mounting base; 412. Male adapter; 413. Fluid connector male; 414. Pipe connector; 42. Socket module; 421. Pagoda head; 422. Fluid connector female; 5. Guide pin; 6. Guide hole; 7. Guide pin positioning screw; 8. Fluid pipeline. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with embodiments.

[0026] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0027] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the floating structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 2 is an exploded view of the floating structure and the floating base 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the floating structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure installed on the floating base 2 from a first perspective, and Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the floating structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure installed on the floating base 2 from a second perspective. As shown in Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4,

[0028] In this embodiment, a floating structure is provided, including: an elastic floating element 1 located between a floating base 2 and an outer shell 3, the elastic floating element 1 is arranged on the outer side wall of the floating base 2, and the elastic floating element 1 creates a floating gap between the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3.

[0029] In the prior art, the intermate reliability between the plug module 41 and the receptacle module 42 of a fluid connector primarily relies on the fluid connector's inherent guidance. However, when the floating base 2 and outer shell 3 of the receptacle module 42 are fixedly connected, factors such as large node size and numerous blind insertion points make it difficult to ensure intermate reliability between the plug module 41 and the receptacle module 42.

[0030] The elastic floating element 1 introduced in the present disclosure is disposed on the outer sidewall of the floating base 2, creating a floating space between the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3. Therefore, when the plug module 41 and the receptacle module 42 are connected, the elastic floating element 1 can adjust and adapt to any mismatch between the two modules to a certain extent, providing a certain degree of fault tolerance and increasing the reliability of the intermate between the plug module 41 and the receptacle module 42.

[0031] By utilizing the floating structure disclosed herein, a certain amount of floating space exists between the plug module 41 and the socket module 42, which can better accommodate plug modules 41 of varying sizes and shapes. Furthermore, in large, multi-node liquid-cooled cabinets, the need for blind-mating nodes is particularly prominent. The floating structure disclosed herein facilitates blind-mating guidance between the plug module 41 and the socket module 42, improving intermate reliability. Furthermore, the floating structure can reduce installation errors caused by factors such as large node size and multiple blind-mating points, further enhancing the installation efficiency of the blind-mating fluid connector 4.

[0032] In summary, the technology disclosed in the present invention solves the problem in related technologies that it is difficult to ensure the reliability of the mutual matching between the plug module 41 and the socket module 42 of the blind-plug fluid connector 4 by introducing a floating structure, thereby improving the installation effect of the blind-plug fluid connector 4.

[0033] Furthermore, the elastic floating element 1 comprises:

[0034] The main body connecting portion 11 is provided on the outer side wall of the floating base 2;

[0035] At least one set of elastic contacts 12 has one end connected to the main body connection portion 11 and the other end used to abut against the inner wall of the outer shell 3. In particular, the number of elastic contacts 12 can be selected according to actual conditions and is not limited in this solution.

[0036] By adopting the above technical solution, the following technical effects can be achieved:

[0037] Shock absorption and impact absorption effect: When the outer shell 3 is impacted or vibrated, at least one set of elastic contacts 12 can reduce the impact force transmitted to the main connecting part 11 by abutting against the inner wall of the outer shell 3 and absorb part of the vibration.

[0038] Increased connection flexibility: at least one set of elastic contacts 12 can bend and rotate freely within a certain range, making the connection between the main connecting portion 11 and the outer shell 3 more flexible and able to adapt to outer shells 3 of different angles and shapes.

[0039] Adjustable size and adaptability: Due to the presence of the elastic contact 12, the floating element can be adjusted and adapted according to the size and shape of the outer shell 3, thereby ensuring the tightness and stability of the connection.

[0040] Dispersed and uniform force effect: When the outer shell 3 is subjected to external force, the elastic floating element 1 can effectively reduce the force exerted on a single contact through the dispersed force effect of at least one group of elastic contacts 12, so that the force is more evenly distributed over the entire floating element.

[0041] In summary, the elastic floating element 1 can achieve the effects of shock absorption, impact absorption, flexible connection, size adjustment and uniform force dispersion through the design of the main connecting part 11 and at least one group of elastic contacts 12, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the element.

[0042] Furthermore, the elastic contact 12 includes:

[0043] The elastic connecting portion 121 has one end connected to the main connecting portion 11 and the other end inclined away from the main connecting portion 11;

[0044] The elastic abutting portion 122 is disposed at one end of the elastic connecting portion 121 away from the main connecting portion 11 , and is used for abutting against the inner wall of the outer shell 3 .

[0045] By adopting the above technical solution, the following technical effects can be achieved:

[0046] Elastic connection effect: The design of the elastic connection part 121 allows the contact to bend and rotate freely within a certain range, thereby achieving a more flexible and reliable connection with the outer shell 3. The inclined setting of the elastic connection part 121 can provide the contact with better elasticity and flexible connection capabilities.

[0047] Elastic abutment effect: The design of the elastic abutment portion 122 allows the contact to tightly abut against the inner wall of the outer shell 3, thereby effectively dispersing force and resisting external impact. The elastic abutment portion 122 can absorb and reduce the impact force of the outer shell 3 through its own elasticity.

[0048] Adjustability and adaptability: The design of the resilient contacts 12 can be adjusted and adapted to the shape and size of the outer shell 3, ensuring a tight and stable connection. The tilted arrangement of the contacts can compensate for any mismatch or misalignment between the shape of the outer shell 3 and the contact connection area.

[0049] Dispersing and evenly distributing forces: The design of the elastic contact 12 can disperse and evenly distribute external forces through the elastic connecting portion 121 and the abutting portion. This can reduce the force on a single contact, thereby protecting the component and increasing its lifespan.

[0050] In summary, the design of the elastic contact 12 can achieve connection flexibility, impact resistance, adjustment adaptability and force dispersion effects through the provision of the elastic connecting portion 121 and the elastic abutting portion 122, thereby improving the reliability, stability and durability of the component.

[0051] Furthermore, as shown in FIG1 , the main body connecting portion 11 is integrally formed and can be bent into a ring-shaped structure.

[0052] By adopting the above technical solution, the following technical effects can be achieved:

[0053] Tight connection effect: The one-piece design of the main connecting part 11 can ensure a tighter and stronger connection between the connecting part and the floating base 2. At the same time, when the main connecting part 11 is bent into a ring structure, a tight ring connection can be formed, increasing the stability and reliability of the connection.

[0054] Flexible size adjustment: Since the main connecting portion 11 can be bent, the diameter and shape of the ring can be adjusted as needed to accommodate floating bases 2 of different sizes and shapes. This can improve the adaptability and flexibility of the component.

[0055] Elastic shock-absorbing effect: The main connecting portion 11 of the annular structure has a certain elasticity, which can absorb and reduce the impact force when the outer shell 3 is impacted or vibrated, and provide a certain shock-absorbing effect.

[0056] Dispersing force: When the outer shell 3 is subjected to external force, the main connecting portion 11 of the annular structure can disperse the force and evenly distribute the force to different parts of the ring, thereby reducing the pressure on a single connection point and improving the stability of the connection.

[0057] In summary, bending the main connecting portion 11 into a ring-shaped structure can achieve tight connection, flexible size adjustment, elastic shock absorption effect and force dispersion, thereby improving the reliability, adaptability and stability of the floating element.

[0058] Furthermore, multiple groups of main body connection parts 11 are provided, each group of main body connection parts 11 is provided with at least one group of elastic contacts 12 , and the multiple groups of main body connection parts 11 are respectively installed on the outer side walls of the floating base 2 .

[0059] In an exemplary embodiment, taking the floating base 2 as a rectangular parallelepiped as an example, after each set of main body connection parts 11 is provided with at least one set of elastic contacts 12, each set of main body connection parts 11 is sequentially installed on the four sides of the floating base 2 so that the main body connection parts 11 and the elastic contacts 12 are located in the floating gap between the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3.

[0060] Furthermore, the main body connecting portion 11 can be bent.

[0061] In an exemplary embodiment, taking the floating base 2 as a rectangular parallelepiped, two sets of main connecting portions 11 can be selected. Each set of main connecting portions 11 can be bent into an L-shaped cross-section. Each set of main connecting portions 11 is configured to surround two sides of the floating base 2. Alternatively, one set of main connecting portions 11 can be bent into a U-shaped cross-section, while the other set of main connecting portions 11 is configured to have a U-shaped cross-section. One set of main connecting portions 11 is configured to surround three sides of the floating base 2, while the other set of main connecting portions 11 is configured to surround one side of the floating base 2.

[0062] In summary, the main connecting portion 11 can be bent into different shapes according to the shape of the floating base 2, and the main connecting portions 11 of different shapes can be combined so that the main connecting portion 11 and the elastic contact 12 are located in the floating gap between the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3.

[0063] Furthermore, as shown in FIG1 , the main body connecting portion 11 is configured as an open ring structure.

[0064] By adopting the above technical solution, since the main connecting portion 11 is set as an open ring structure, the main connecting portion 11 can have two movable ends. By changing the distance between the two movable ends, the degree of fit between the main connecting portion 11 and the floating base 2 is adjusted, thereby changing the connection strength between the main connecting portion 11 and the floating base 2.

[0065] In an exemplary embodiment, after the main connecting portion 11 is installed on the floating base 2, the main connecting portion 11 can be kept in an open ring state, thereby facilitating adjustment of the degree of fit between the main connecting portion 11 and the floating base 2 and also facilitating replacement of the main connecting portion 11.

[0066] In an exemplary embodiment, after the main connecting portion 11 is mounted on the floating base 2, the opening of the main connecting portion 11 can be fixed by riveting or welding to improve the stability of the connection between the main connecting portion 11 and the floating base 2. When the main connecting portion 11 is impacted by an external force, the main connecting portion 11 and the floating base 2 are effectively prevented from becoming loose due to relative displacement of the opening of the main connecting portion 11.

[0067] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1 , adjacent elastic connection portions 121 are staggered in the length direction of the main body connection portion 11 .

[0068] In a specific embodiment, two groups of elastic connecting portions 121 are provided, one group located on the left side of the main connecting portion 11, and the other group located on the right side of the main connecting portion 11. The elastic connecting portions 121 located on the left side extend from the left side to the right side of the main connecting portion 11, and the elastic connecting portions 121 located on the right side extend from the right side to the left side of the main connecting portion 11. Adjacent elastic connecting portions 121 in the two groups face opposite directions. When the floating base 2 is installed in the outer shell 3, the elastic connecting part 121 on the left side forms a row of support points on the right side of the outer shell 3 through the elastic abutment part 122, and the elastic connecting part 121 on the right side forms a row of support points on the left side of the outer shell 3 through the elastic abutment part 122. The supporting effect of the two rows of support points can not only strengthen the connection strength between the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3, but also make the supporting force of the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3 more balanced, avoiding the problem of unbalanced supporting force between the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3 due to the use of one row of support points, thereby causing the main connecting part 11 to tilt to the left or right.

[0069] Furthermore, the multiple groups of elastic connection parts 121 can be arranged obliquely toward the same side of the main body connection part 11 .

[0070] In an exemplary embodiment, the multiple groups of elastic connection parts 121 are all inclined in a direction away from the main body connection part 11. Further, when the multiple groups of elastic connection parts 121 are all inclined in a direction away from the main body connection part 11, the angles between two adjacent elastic connection parts 121 can be the same or different.

[0071] Furthermore, the multiple groups of elastic connection parts 121 are respectively arranged obliquely toward both sides of the main body connection part 11 .

[0072] In an exemplary embodiment, two groups of elastic connecting portions 121 are provided, one group of elastic connecting portions 121 is inclined in a direction away from the main connecting portion 11, and the other group of elastic connecting portions 121 is inclined in a direction close to the main connecting portion 11. Of course, the angles between two adjacent elastic connecting portions 121 in a group can be the same or different.

[0073] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1 , the elastic abutting portion 122 is tilted toward the main body connecting portion 11 .

[0074] Because the elastic connection portion 121 is tilted away from the main connection portion 11, in order for the floating base 2 to be secured within the outer shell 3 by the elastic potential energy of the elastic connection portion 121 after being installed within the outer shell 3, the distance from the end of the elastic connection portion 121 away from the main connection portion 11 to the main connection portion 11 must be greater than the distance from the inner wall of the outer shell 3 to the main connection portion 11. Therefore, during the installation of the floating base 2 within the outer shell 3, the elastic connection portion 121 inevitably acts as an obstacle. Arranging the elastic abutment portion 122 toward the main connection portion 11 acts as a guide, making it easier for the elastic abutment portion 122 to enter the interior of the outer shell 3 and facilitating its sliding along the inner wall of the outer shell 3.

[0075] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1 , the main connecting portion 11 defines a plurality of sets of paving grooves 111 , each set of paving grooves 111 extending from a connection position between the elastic contact 12 and the main connecting portion 11 toward a direction close to the elastic abutting portion 122 .

[0076] By adopting the above technical solution, when the inner wall of the outer shell 3 has a protrusion extending toward the floating base 2, the protrusion may squeeze the elastic abutting portion 122 or the elastic connecting portion 121. The provision of the clearance groove 111 provides clearance space for the elastic abutting portion 122 or the elastic connecting portion 121, thereby reducing the possibility of deformation of the elastic abutting portion 122 and the elastic connecting portion 121 due to strong external forces. Secondly, when the outer wall of the floating base 2 has a protrusion, the clearance groove 111 also provides clearance for the protrusion, reducing the possibility of the protrusion squeezing the main connecting portion 11 and causing deformation of the main connecting portion 11.

[0077] Furthermore, as shown in FIG1 , the cross-sectional area of ​​the relief groove 111 is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the elastic contact 12 .

[0078] By adopting the above technical solution, the elastic abutment portion 122 or the elastic connection portion 121 may deform when subjected to external forces. Because the cross-sectional area of ​​the clearance groove 111 is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the elastic contact 12, the clearance groove 111 can still accommodate the elastic abutment portion 122 or the elastic connection portion 121 within a certain deformation range, thereby providing a buffer and avoidance function for the elastic abutment portion 122 or the elastic connection portion 121. Secondly, a larger cross-sectional area of ​​the clearance groove 111 can also accommodate a larger protrusion, thereby improving its compatibility with the floating base 2.

[0079] Furthermore, the main connecting portion 11 and the elastic connecting portion 121 are integrally formed, and the elastic connecting portion 121 is bent out by a stamping process. Specifically, the elastic connecting portion 121 and the clearance groove 111 are formed by a stamping process.

[0080] In an exemplary embodiment, after the elastic connection portion 121 and the clearance groove 111 are formed by a stamping process, the connection portion between the elastic connection portion 121 and the main body connection portion 11 is bent in the direction in which the elastic connection portion 121 is inclined. The elastic connection portion 121 is then bent in the opposite direction so that the elastic connection portion 121 is bent and inclined away from the main body connection portion 11. The elastic abutment portion 122 is then bent toward the main body connection portion 11. Since the elastic abutment portion 122 is bent toward the main body connection portion 11, the elastic abutment portion 122 slides along the inner wall of the outer shell 3 during the installation of the floating base 2 and the elastic floating element 1 into the interior of the outer shell 3, thereby guiding the floating base 2 and the elastic floating element 1. Because there is an angle between the elastic connection portion 121 and the main body connection portion 11, when a pressure is applied from the outside to the inside of the outer shell 3 to the floating base 2 and the elastic floating element 1, the elastic connection portion 121 is elastically deformed toward the main body connection portion 11 under the pressure during the sliding process of the elastic abutment portion 122 along the inner wall of the outer shell 3, thereby facilitating the installation of the floating base 2 and the elastic floating element 1 into the outer shell 3. After the floating base 2 and the elastic floating element 1 are installed in the fixed position of the outer shell 3, the pushing force on the floating base 2 and the elastic floating element 1 is removed. At this time, the elastic connection portion 121 recovers its deformation, thereby forming a supporting force between the main body connection portion 11 and the elastic abutment portion 122, thereby facilitating the fixing of the floating base 2 into the outer shell 3. Therefore, the elastic connection part 121 can be located in the floating gap between the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3. By utilizing the elastic deformation ability of the elastic connection part 121, the floating base 2 can be floated in the horizontal direction or vertical direction in the outer shell 3 when subjected to external force.

[0081] Therefore, the floating amount and floating force can be adjusted by adjusting the number, size and material of the elastic connection parts 121.

[0082] Furthermore, the elastic floating element 1 is made of elastic foam or rubber.

[0083] An elastic floating element 1 made of elastic foam or rubber is sleeved on the outer wall of the floating base 2, and then the floating base 2 is placed in the outer shell 3. By utilizing the elastic deformation ability of the elastic foam or rubber, when the floating base 2 is subjected to external force, the floating base 2 floats in the horizontal direction or vertical direction in the outer shell 3.

[0084] In this embodiment, a blind-mate fluid connector 4 is also provided, including the floating structure as described above.

[0085] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the connection between the plug module 41 and the socket module 42 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG5,

[0086] Furthermore, the blind-plug fluid connector 4 includes a plug module 41 and a socket module 42. The plug module 41 is used to connect the pipeline of the manifold, and the socket module 42 is used to connect the pipeline of the liquid cooling equipment. By connecting the plug module 41 and the socket module 42, the connection between the pipeline of the manifold and the pipeline of the liquid cooling equipment is achieved.

[0087] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of a plug module 41 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG7 is an exploded schematic diagram of the plug module 41 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG8 is an exploded schematic diagram of the plug module 41 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG6, FIG7, and FIG8,

[0088] Furthermore, the plug module 41 includes a male mounting base 411 , a male adapter 412 , a fluid connector male 413 , and a pipe connector 414 .

[0089] In an exemplary embodiment, two sets of male adapters 412, male fluid connectors 413, and pipe connectors 414 are each provided. Male mounting base 411 is provided with two mounting holes for mounting male adapters 412. Two sets of male adapters 412 and male fluid connectors 413 are located on the right side of male mounting base 411, while two sets of pipe connectors 414 are located on the left side of male mounting base 411. One set of male adapters 412 and male fluid connectors 413 is located on the front side of the right side of male mounting base 411, while the other set of male adapters 412 and male fluid connectors 413 is located on the rear side of the right side of male mounting base 411. One set of pipe connectors 414 is located on the front side of the left side of male mounting base 411, while the other set of pipe connectors 414 is located on the rear side of the left side of male mounting base 411. One end of the male adapter 412 passes through the positioning hole and connects to the pipe connector 414. The other end of the male adapter 412 connects to the male fluid connector 413. The other end of the male fluid connector 413 is used to connect to the socket module 42, thereby connecting the plug module 41 to the socket module 42. The other end of the pipe connector 414 is connected to the fluid pipeline 8, and the other end of the fluid pipeline 8 is connected to the pipeline of the manifold.

[0090] FIG9 is a schematic structural diagram of a socket module 42 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG10 is an exploded schematic diagram of a socket module 42 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG9 and FIG10,

[0091] The socket module 42 includes a floating base 2, an outer shell 3, a pagoda head 421, a fluid connector female head 422, and the above-mentioned floating structure.

[0092] In an exemplary embodiment, a floating structure is sleeved onto the outer peripheral sidewall of the floating base 2. After the floating base 2 is installed in the outer shell 3, the floating structure provides support for the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3, thereby securing the floating base 2 within the outer shell 3. Furthermore, when subjected to an external vertical force, the floating base 2 can float in the vertical direction. When subjected to an external horizontal force in the left and right directions, the floating base 2 can float in the left and right directions.

[0093] There are two sets of pagoda heads 421 and fluid connector female heads 422. The floating base 2 is provided with two sets of mounting holes for mounting the pagoda heads 421. The two sets of pagoda heads 421 are located on the right side of the floating base 2, and the two sets of fluid connector female heads 422 are located on the left side of the floating base 2. One set of pagoda heads 421 is located on the front side of the right side of the floating base 2, and the other set of pagoda heads 421 is located on the rear side of the right side of the floating base 2. One set of fluid connector female heads 422 is located on the front side of the left side of the floating base 2, and the other set of fluid connector female heads 422 is located on the rear side of the left side of the floating base 2. One end of the pagoda head 421 passes through the mounting hole and is connected to the fluid connector female head 422, and the other end of the pagoda head 421 is connected to the fluid pipeline 8, and the other end of the fluid pipeline 8 is connected to the pipeline of the liquid cooling device. The other end of the fluid connector female 422 is connected to the fluid connector male 413 of the plug module 41 , thereby connecting the plug module 41 to the socket module 42 , and further connecting the manifold pipeline and the liquid cooling device pipeline together through the blind plug fluid connector 4 .

[0094] Furthermore, the plug module 41 further includes a guide pin 5 , and the floating base 2 of the socket module 42 further defines a guide hole 6 for plugging and cooperating with the guide pin 5 .

[0095] In an exemplary embodiment, two sets of guide pins 5 and guide holes 6 are provided. The two sets of guide pins 5 are located between the two sets of male adapters 412, and the two sets of guide holes 6 are located between the two sets of pagoda heads 421. The two sets of guide pins 5 are parallel to each other and are fixed to the right sidewall of the male mounting base 411 by guide pin positioning screws 7. To facilitate the insertion of the guide pins 5 into the positioning holes, the ends of the guide pins 5 facing away from the male mounting base 411 are rounded. To improve the connection strength of the guide pins 5, the vertical cross-sectional area of ​​the portion of the guide pins 5 inserted into the guide holes 6 is smaller than the vertical cross-sectional area of ​​the portion of the guide pins 5 not inserted into the guide holes 6. To further facilitate the insertion of the guide pins 5 into the guide holes 6, the guide holes 6 are truncated into a cone shape, with the diameter of the guide holes 6 on the side closest to the female fluid connector 422 being larger than the diameter of the guide holes 6 on the side away from the female fluid connector 422. The provision of the guide pins 5 and guide holes 6 facilitates the connection of the plug module 41 and the receptacle module 42.

[0096] To summarize, when the plug module 41 and the socket module 42 need to be connected together, the plug module 41 and the socket module 42 are first aligned through the guide pins 5 and the guide holes 6. In the process of bringing the plug module 41 and the socket module 42 closer together, the floating structure allows the floating base 2 to float vertically and on the left and right sides of the horizontal direction inside the outer shell 3. Therefore, the efficiency of blindly plugging the plug module 41 and the socket module 42 together is improved, thereby improving the installation effect of the fluid connector.

[0097] FIG11 is an exploded view of an elastic floating element 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is an elastic foam or rubber. FIG12 is a structural diagram of a socket module 42 in which the elastic floating element 1 is mounted on a floating base 2, in the case where the elastic floating element 1 is an elastic foam or rubber. As shown in FIG11 and FIG12,

[0098] If the elastic floating element 1 is made of elastic foam or rubber, it can be configured as an annular structure, sleeved around the outer sidewalls of the floating base 2. This ensures that when the floating base 2 is installed within the outer shell 3, the sidewall of the elastic floating element 1 facing away from the floating base 2 abuts the inner wall of the outer shell 3, while the sidewall of the elastic floating element 1 facing away from the outer shell 3 abuts the sidewall of the floating base 2. This not only provides support for the floating base 2 and the outer shell 3, but also allows the floating base 2 to float vertically when subjected to external vertical forces, and to float horizontally when subjected to external horizontal forces.

[0099] The foregoing is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure and is not intended to limit the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, and the like made within the principles of the present disclosure shall be included within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A floating structure comprising: An elastic floating element (1) is located between a floating base (2) and an outer shell (3), wherein the elastic floating element (1) is arranged on an outer side wall of the floating base (2), and the elastic floating element (1) enables a floating gap to exist between the floating base (2) and the outer shell (3).

2. The floating structure according to claim 1, wherein: The elastic floating element (1) comprises: A main body connection portion (11) is arranged on the outer side wall of the floating base (2); At least one group of elastic contacts (12) has one end connected to the main body connection portion (11) and the other end used to abut against the inner side wall of the outer shell (3).

3. The floating structure according to claim 2, wherein: The elastic contact (12) comprises: An elastic connection part (121), one end of which is connected to the main body connection part (11), and the other end of which is inclined in a direction away from the main body connection part (11); The elastic abutment portion (122) is arranged at one end of the elastic connection portion (121) away from the main body connection portion (11), and is used for abutting against the inner side wall of the outer shell (3).

4. The floating structure according to claim 3, wherein: Adjacent elastic connecting portions (121) are arranged alternately in the length direction of the main body connecting portion (11).

5. The floating structure according to claim 3, wherein: The elastic abutment portion (122) is arranged to be inclined in a direction close to the main body connection portion (11).

6. The floating structure according to claim 3, wherein: Also includes: The main body connecting portion (11) is provided with a plurality of groups of paving grooves (111), and each group of the paving grooves (111) extends from a connection position between the elastic contact (12) and the main body connecting portion (11) towards a direction close to the elastic abutting portion (122).

7. The floating structure according to claim 6, wherein: Also includes: The cross-sectional area of ​​the clearance groove (111) is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the elastic contact (12).

8. The floating structure according to claim 2, wherein: The main body connecting portion (11) is integrally formed and can be bent into a ring-shaped structure.

9. The floating structure according to claim 2, wherein: The main body connection parts (11) are provided in multiple groups, each group of the main body connection parts (11) is installed with at least one group of elastic contacts (12), and the multiple groups of the main body connection parts (11) are respectively installed on the outer side walls of the floating base (2).

10. The floating structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: The main body connecting portion (11) can be bent.

11. The floating structure according to claim 2, wherein: The main body connecting portion (11) is configured as an open ring structure.

12. The floating structure according to claim 2, wherein: The elastic floating element (1) is made of elastic foam or rubber.

13. A blind-mate fluid connector, comprising the floating structure according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

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