Female Connector Locking Structure for Mistouch Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water-cooling couplings with button-type locking structures face issues of inconvenient operation and unexpected separation due to space limitations and external forces in limited spaces.
Innovation Solution
A mistouch prevention locking structure comprising a main body, sleeve, and pressing assembly with a ring body, pressing body, and spring, featuring a stopper to prevent unexpected separation and allow assembly/separation in confined spaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a button-type locking structure is used in water-cooling couplings, then the male connector can be connected to and separated from the female connector, but the pressing body is easily acted upon by unexpected external forces due to space limitations, causing unexpected separation
Solution Approach 1:
The stopper protrudes from the main body to preemptively block external forces from reaching the pressing body. By creating a physical barrier before the harmful force can act on the locking mechanism, the design prevents unexpected separation while maintaining the ease of intentional operation.
2Ease of operation
If the pressing body is exposed on the outer surface of the main body, then the male connector can be easily connected and separated, but the pressing body is vulnerable to unexpected external forces in limited spaces
Solution Approach 1:
The stopper serves as an intermediary element between the external environment and the pressing body. It allows the pressing body to remain accessible for intentional operation while intercepting and blocking harmful external forces before they can reach the pressing body.
3Volume of stationary object
If space is minimized in water-cooling couplings, then the volume is reduced, but operation becomes inconvenient and unexpected collisions occur more easily
Solution Approach 1:
The locking structure is segmented into distinct functional zones: the stopper handles external force protection, the ring body handles locking engagement, and the pressing body handles user operation. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining compact overall dimensions.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient assembly and separation of male and female connectors in limited spaces while preventing unexpected separation due to external forces, maintaining structural integrity.
Implementation Method 1
The ring body will be continuously resisted by a spring, so that without external force, the pressing body of the ring body is exposed on the outer surface of the main body
Data Source
AI summary
A mistouch prevention locking structure includes a main body, a sleeve, and a pressing assembly. The main body with a plug channel formed inside, a combination groove recessed in the plug channel of the main body, and a hole penetrating from one side of the combination groove. The sleeve is disposed outside the main body and is provided with an opening. The pressing assembly has a ring body, a pressing body and a spring, the ring body is arranged in the combination groove, the pressing body is arranged inside the opening and is connected to the ring body through the hole, the spring is located between the pressing body and the main body. One end of the main body is provided with a stopper, the outer diameter of the stopper has the same height as a pressing surface of the pressing body or is slightly higher depth.