TWI852611B - Connection base,server,and computer equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of computer technology, in particular to a connection base, server, and computer equipment. The connection base includes a first support member, a floating component, and a first elastic member. The floating component is at least partially movable in the installation chamber of the first support member, and the floating component is axially connected to the first connecting member along the floating component. The floating component is configured to move in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the floating component when subjected to force. The first elastic member is located between the first support member and the floating component, and the first elastic member applies a force opposite to the direction of movement of the floating component to the floating component. In this application, the first connecting member can be adjusted in position under the action of the floating component to adapt to the position of the second connecting member, so that the first connecting member and the second connecting member can be aligned and connected.

Description

Connectors, servers and computer equipment

This application involves a connector, a server and a computer device.

In some occasions where connection is required, such as the connection between male connectors and female connectors in electrical connectors, liquid or air cooling connectors, the two interconnected devices need to be accurately aligned to ensure the reliability of the connection. However, in actual applications, taking a server of a computer device as an example, the server includes a first connector, and the computer device includes a rack and a second connector provided on the rack. When the server is installed in the rack, the first connector and the second connector are often misaligned due to alignment errors.

In view of this, this application proposes a connector that can improve the misalignment problem between the first connector and the second connector.

The embodiment of the present application provides a connection seat suitable for connecting with the first connection member of the server, including a first support member, a floating assembly and a first elastic member. The first support member has a mounting cavity, the floating assembly is at least partially movably disposed in the mounting cavity, the floating assembly and the first connection member are connected along the axial direction of the floating assembly, and the floating assembly is configured to be able to move along a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the floating assembly when subjected to force. The first elastic member is disposed between the first support member and the floating assembly, and a portion of the first elastic member is abutted against the wall forming the mounting cavity, a portion of the first elastic member is abutted against the floating assembly, and the first elastic member applies a force to the floating assembly opposite to the moving direction of the floating assembly.

In the above embodiment, after the first connector is connected to the floating assembly, the first connector can move together with the floating assembly in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the floating assembly. When the first connector needs to be connected to the second connector of the frame and cannot be aligned with the second connector, the floating assembly can move in a direction that enables the first connector to be aligned with the second connector under the action of an external force, so that the first connector moves to a suitable position, so that the first connector and the second connector can be aligned and connected. In addition, when the floating assembly moves, the first elastic member can be subjected to the action force of the floating assembly and the first supporting member, so that the first elastic member applies a force on the floating assembly that is opposite to the moving direction of the floating assembly. When the first connector is disconnected from the second connector, the first connector releases the force acting on the floating assembly, so that the floating assembly is reset under the force of the first elastic member. In this solution, the first connector can be adjusted under the action of the floating assembly to adapt to the position of the second connector, so that the first connector and the second connector can be aligned and connected.

In at least one embodiment, the floating assembly includes a second support member and a third support member, the second support member is movably arranged in the mounting cavity, the moving direction of the second support member is perpendicular to the axial direction of the floating assembly, and the axial direction of the floating assembly is consistent with the axial direction of the second support member. A portion of the first elastic member abuts against the wall forming the mounting cavity, and a portion of the first elastic member abuts against the second support member. The third support member is used to install the first connecting member, the third support member is arranged on the second support member, and can be deflected relative to the second support member so that an angle is formed between the axial direction of the third support member and the axial direction of the second support member.

In the above embodiment, when there is a docking error between the first connecting member and the second connecting member, the third supporting member can be deflected relative to the second supporting member, so that the first connecting member can be deflected to a position where it can dock with the second connecting member, thereby facilitating the alignment and connection of the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

In at least one embodiment, the floating assembly further includes a second elastic member, a portion of the second elastic member abuts against the second supporting member, and a portion of the second elastic member abuts against the third supporting member.

In the above embodiment, when the third support member is deflected to form an angle between the axial direction of the third support member and the axial direction of the second support member, the portion of the third support member that is abutted against the second elastic member can approach the second support member, so that the second elastic member is compressed and deformed; when the first connecting member is separated from the second connecting member, the first connecting member releases the deflection force on the third support member, so that the third support member can be reset under the elastic force of the second elastic member, thereby restoring the axial direction of the third support member to be consistent with the axial direction of the second support member.

In at least one embodiment, the second support member is provided with a first limiting portion, and the third support member is provided with a second limiting portion, and the first limiting portion can form a limiting fit with the second limiting portion, so that the third support member can deflect relative to the second support member.

In the above embodiment, the second support member and the third support member can realize active connection through the limiting cooperation of the first limiting part and the second limiting part, which not only allows the third support member to move with the second support member to realize the movement of the first connecting member in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the second support member, but also enables the third support member to drive the axial deflection of the first connecting member relative to the second supporting member, thereby further improving the ability of the first connecting member and the second connecting member to overcome the cumulative tolerance, and facilitating the alignment connection of the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

In at least one embodiment, the second supporting member includes at least two connecting parts, and the at least two connecting parts enclose a receiving space, and part of the third supporting member is disposed in the receiving space.

In the above embodiment, when assembling the second supporting member and the third supporting member, the two connecting parts can be directly supported and enclosed on the outside of the third supporting member, and the third supporting member can be inserted into the accommodating space while forming the accommodating space, so as to facilitate the assembly of the third supporting member and the second supporting member.

In at least one embodiment, the first elastic member includes a main body and an elastic sheet connected to each other, the main body is supported by the floating assembly, one end of the elastic sheet is connected to the main body, and the other end of the elastic sheet is supported by the wall forming the mounting cavity.

In the above embodiment, when the floating assembly is subjected to external force and moves in the installation cavity, the floating assembly can squeeze the spring sheet together with the wall surface forming the installation cavity, so that the spring sheet is pressed against one end of the wall surface forming the installation cavity and is compressed and deformed in the direction close to the floating assembly, so that when the floating assembly is not subjected to external force, the floating assembly can be reset under the elastic restoring force of the spring sheet.

In at least one embodiment, a plurality of first elastic members are provided, and the plurality of first elastic members are spaced apart on the outer periphery of the floating assembly; or, the main body is an annular structure and is sleeved on the floating assembly, and a plurality of elastic sheets are spaced apart on the main body.

In the above embodiment, a plurality of first elastic members are arranged at intervals on the outer periphery of the floating assembly, so that when the floating assembly moves in any direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the floating assembly, at least one first elastic member can produce compression deformation, so that at least one first elastic member has elastic force to drive the floating assembly to reset, so as to facilitate the reset of the floating assembly after movement. The main body is set as an annular structure to be sleeved on the floating assembly, and a plurality of elastic sheets are arranged at intervals on the main body, so that when the floating assembly moves in any direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the floating assembly, at least one elastic sheet can produce compression deformation, so that at least one elastic sheet can drive the floating assembly to reset.

In at least one embodiment, the first support member includes a support portion and a stop portion, and the support portion and the stop portion enclose a mounting cavity; the stop portion is used to limit the axial movement of a portion of the floating assembly along the floating assembly.

In the above embodiment, when the first connector and the second connector are connected, the first connector is pushed by the second connector and has a tendency to move along the axial direction of the floating assembly, so that part of the floating assembly also has a tendency to move along the axial direction of the floating assembly. The stopper can limit the axial movement of part of the floating assembly along the floating assembly, so that the floating assembly can always be in the installation cavity, so as to facilitate the connection between the first connector and the second connector.

In addition, this application also provides a server that can improve the docking accuracy between the first connector and the second connector.

The server provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a casing, a first connecting member and a connecting seat in any of the above embodiments, the connecting seat is arranged in the casing, and the first supporting member is connected to the casing, and the first connecting member is connected to the floating assembly along the axial direction of the floating assembly.

In the above-mentioned server, the first connector can move with the floating assembly so that the first connector can adjust its position according to the position of the second connector, thereby facilitating accurate docking of the first connector and the second connector.

In addition, this application also provides a computer device that can improve the docking accuracy between the first connector and the second connector.

The present application embodiment provides a computer device, including a rack, a second connector and the above-mentioned server, wherein the second connector is disposed in the rack and connected to the first connector.

In the above-mentioned computer equipment, when the second connector of the rack cannot be directly aligned with the first connector of the server, the first connector can be moved to a position that can be aligned with the second connector with respect to the floating assembly, so as to facilitate accurate docking of the first connector and the second connector, thereby reducing the risk of the first connector and the second connector not being able to be aligned and connected.

100: Connector

10: First connecting piece

11: The first support

111: Installation cavity

112: Supporting part

113: Stopper

12: Floating components

121: Second support member

1211:Connection part

1212: Accommodation space

1213: Locking parts

1214: First limiter

122: The third support member

1221: Second limiter

123: Second elastic member

13: First elastic member

131:Entity

132: Shrapnel

P1: First distance

P2: Second distance

α: First angle

β: Second angle

X, X1, X2: first direction

Y, Y1, Y2: Second direction

L: Axis of floating assembly

L0: Initial axis

L1: Axis of the second support

L2: Axis of the third support

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the connector in one embodiment of the present application.

Figure 2 is an exploded view of the connector in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a front view of the connection seat when the first connection member is in the initial state in one embodiment of the present application.

Figure 4 is a front view of the connecting seat after the first connecting member moves along the first direction X1 in one embodiment of the present application.

Figure 5 is a top view of the connecting seat after the first connecting member moves along the first direction X1 in one embodiment of the present application.

Figure 6 is a front view of the connecting seat after the first connecting member moves simultaneously along the first direction X1 and the second direction Y1 in one embodiment of the present application.

Figure 7 is a top view of the connector in Figure 6.

Figure 8 is a front view of the connecting seat after the first connecting member is deflected and moved simultaneously in one embodiment of the present application.

Figure 9 is a top view of the connecting seat after the first connecting member is deflected and moved simultaneously in one embodiment of the present application.

Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of the connecting seat after the first connecting member is deflected and moved simultaneously in one embodiment of the present application.

The following will describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application in conjunction with the attached figures in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by technicians in the technical field of this application. The terms used in this application specification are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application.

In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish different objects, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity, specific order or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, the meaning of "multiple" is more than two, unless otherwise clearly and specifically limited.

It should be noted that the thickness, length, width and other dimensions of various components in the embodiment of this application shown in the attached figure, as well as the overall thickness, length, width and other dimensions of the integrated device are only exemplary and should not constitute any limitation on this application.

The embodiment of the present application provides a connection seat suitable for connecting with the first connection member of the server, including a first support member, a floating assembly and a first elastic member. The first support member has a mounting cavity, the floating assembly is at least partially movably disposed in the mounting cavity, the floating assembly and the first connection member are connected along the axial direction of the floating assembly, and the floating assembly is configured to be able to move along a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the floating assembly when subjected to force. The first elastic member is disposed between the first support member and the floating assembly, and a portion of the first elastic member abuts against the wall forming the mounting cavity, a portion of the first elastic member abuts against the floating assembly, and the first elastic member applies a force to the floating assembly opposite to the moving direction of the floating assembly.

After the first connector of the above-mentioned connector is connected to the floating assembly, the first connector can move together with the floating assembly in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the floating assembly. When the first connector needs to be connected to the second connector of the frame and cannot be aligned with the second connector, the floating assembly can move in a direction that enables the first connector to be aligned with the second connector under the action of an external force, so that the first connector moves to a suitable position, so that the first connector and the second connector can be aligned and connected. In addition, when the floating assembly moves, the first elastic member can be subjected to the action force of the floating assembly and the first supporting member, so that the first elastic member applies a force on the floating assembly that is opposite to the moving direction of the floating assembly. When the first connector is disconnected from the second connector, the force acting on the floating assembly is released from the first connector, so that the floating assembly is reset under the force of the first elastic member. In this solution, the first connector can be adjusted under the action of the floating assembly to adapt to the position of the second connector, so that the first connector and the second connector can be aligned and connected.

The following is a further description of the embodiments of this application in conjunction with the attached figures.

Referring to Figure 1, an embodiment of the present application provides a computer device (not shown), which includes a server (not shown) and a rack (not shown), and the server is connected to the rack.

The server includes a housing (not shown), a first connector 10 and a connector 100, wherein the connector 100 is disposed on the housing and the first connector 10 is disposed on the connector 100. The computer device further includes a second connector (not shown), which is disposed on the rack and connected to the first connector 10. When the server is connected to the rack, the first connector 10 can adjust its position through the connector 100, so that the first connector 10 and the second connector can be accurately connected, thereby reducing the risk of the first connector 10 and the second connector failing to connect due to installation errors.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , in one embodiment, the connection seat 100 includes a first support member 11, a floating assembly 12 and a first elastic member 13. The first support member 11 has a mounting cavity 111, and the floating assembly 12 is at least partially movably disposed in the mounting cavity 111. The floating assembly 12 and the first connection member 10 are connected along the axial direction of the floating assembly 12, and the floating assembly 12 is configured to be able to move along a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the floating assembly 12 when subjected to force. The axial direction of the floating assembly 12 is the direction where the axis L of the floating assembly 12 is located.

After the first connector 10 is connected to the floating assembly 12, the first connector 10 can move together with the floating assembly 12 in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the floating assembly 12. When the first connector 10 is about to dock with the second connector and cannot be aligned with the second connector, the floating assembly 12 can move in a direction that enables the first connector 10 to align with the second connector under the action of an external force, so that the first connector 10 moves to a position where it can dock with the second connector, so that the first connector 10 and the second connector can be aligned and connected. The first connector 10 can adjust its position under the action of the floating assembly 12 to adapt to the position of the second connector, so that the first connector 10 and the second connector can be aligned and connected.

In one embodiment, when the first connector 10 and the second connector cannot be aligned, the first connector 10 can move to a position where it can be aligned with the second connector under the force of the second connector, and the first connector 10 drives the floating assembly 12 to move, so that the first connector 10 is connected to the second connector.

In other embodiments, other external forces may be used to move the floating assembly 12 so that the floating assembly 12 drives the first connector 10 to move to a position where it can dock with the second connector. For example, the position of the floating assembly 12 is manually adjusted so that the floating assembly drives the first connector 10 to move.

In one embodiment, the server is mounted on a rack by a slide rail or an L-shaped bracket, and the slide rail or the L-shaped bracket allows the first connector 10 and the second connector to approach and connect to each other. The process of the server sliding by the slide rail or the L-shaped bracket provides an error for the connection between the first connector 10 and the second connector. The first connector 10 can move in a direction that can be aligned with the second connector by moving the floating assembly, which is beneficial for the first connector 10 to overcome the connection error with the second connector, and then facilitate the connection between the first connector 10 and the second connector.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, in one embodiment, the floating assembly 12 can move in a first direction X and a second direction Y, and the first direction X is perpendicular to the second direction Y. The first direction X is perpendicular to the axis of the floating assembly 12, and the second direction Y is perpendicular to the axis of the floating assembly 12. When the first connector 10 is not connected to the second connector, that is, the first connector 10 is not subjected to the force of the second connector, the first connector 10 is in an initial state, as shown in FIG. 1. At this time, the axis of the first connector 10 coincides with the axis L of the floating assembly 12, that is, the floating assembly 12 is also in an initial state, and the direction of the axis L of the floating assembly 12 is also the direction of the initial axis L0.

In other embodiments, the first direction X and the second direction Y may also be non-perpendicular, for example, the angle between the first direction X and the second direction Y is 30 degrees, 60 degrees, 90 degrees, 120 degrees or 150 degrees, etc.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 , in one embodiment, the first elastic member 13 is disposed between the first supporting member 11 and the floating assembly 12, and a portion of the first elastic member 13 abuts against the wall forming the mounting cavity 111, and a portion of the first elastic member 13 abuts against the floating assembly 12, and the first elastic member 13 applies a force to the floating assembly 12 in the opposite direction of the movement direction of the floating assembly 12.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, when the floating assembly 12 moves, the first elastic member 13 can be subjected to the force of the floating assembly 12 and the first supporting member 11, so that the first elastic member 13 applies a force on the floating assembly 12 in the opposite direction of the movement of the floating assembly 12. When the first connecting member 10 is disconnected from the second connecting member, the first connecting member 10 releases the force on the floating assembly 12, so that the floating assembly 12 is reset under the force of the first elastic member 13.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , in one embodiment, the first elastic member 13 includes a body 131 and an elastic sheet 132 connected to each other, the body 131 abuts against the floating assembly 12, one end of the elastic sheet 132 is connected to the body 131, and the other end of the elastic sheet 132 abuts against the wall forming the mounting cavity 111.

In some embodiments, the body 131 is fixed to the outer circumference of the floating assembly 12 to prevent the first elastic member 13 from being separated from between the floating assembly 12 and the first supporting member 11.

When the floating assembly 12 is subjected to external force and moves in the mounting cavity 111, the floating assembly 12 can squeeze the spring sheet 132 together with the wall surface forming the mounting cavity 111, so that the spring sheet 132 is pressed against one end of the wall surface forming the mounting cavity 111 and is compressed and deformed in the direction close to the floating assembly 12, so that when the second connecting member is away from the floating assembly 12 and the force acting on the floating assembly 12 is released, the floating assembly 12 can be reset under the elastic restoring force of the spring sheet 132.

Referring to Figures 2 and 3, in one embodiment, a plurality of first elastic members 13 are provided, and the plurality of first elastic members 13 are spaced apart on the outer periphery of the floating assembly 12. When the floating assembly 12 moves in any direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the floating assembly 12, at least one first elastic member 13 can produce compression deformation, so that at least one first elastic member 13 has elastic force to drive the floating assembly 12 to reset, so as to facilitate the reset of the floating assembly 12 after movement.

In one embodiment, the body 131 of the first elastic member 13 is an annular structure, the body 131 is sleeved on the floating assembly 12, and a plurality of elastic sheets 132 are arranged at intervals on the body 131. When the floating assembly 12 moves in any direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the floating assembly 12, at least one elastic sheet 132 is compressed, so that at least one elastic sheet 132 has a force opposite to the moving direction of the floating assembly 12. When the first connecting member 10 is disconnected from the second connecting member, the floating assembly 12 can be reset under the elastic force of at least one elastic sheet 132. Referring to Figures 3 to 5, the first connecting member 10 and the floating assembly 12 in Figure 3 are in the initial state, and the first connecting member 10 and the floating assembly 12 in Figures 4 and 5 are in the state after moving in the first direction X1. In one embodiment, there are four first elastic members 13, and the four first elastic members 13 are evenly spaced and arranged on the outer periphery of the floating assembly 12, and are distributed symmetrically around the center of the floating assembly 12. Two of the first elastic members 13 are distributed along the first direction X, and two of the first elastic members 13 are distributed along the second direction Y.

Among them, the first direction X1 is opposite to the first direction X2. When the floating assembly 12 moves in the first direction X1 or the first direction X2, one of the first elastic members 13 located in the first direction X can be compressed, and the floating assembly 12 can also drive the first connecting member 10 to return to the initial state under the force of the first elastic member 13. For example, the floating assembly 12 can be restored from the state shown in Figure 4 to the state shown in Figure 3. When the float moves along the second direction Y1 or the second direction Y2, one of the first elastic members 13 located in the second direction Y can be compressed, and the floating assembly 12 can also drive the first connecting member 10 to return to the initial state under the force of the first elastic member 13.

Referring to Figures 3 and 4, in one embodiment, the movement distance of the floating assembly 12 is the first distance P1, the range of the first distance P1 is 0 to 2.2 mm, the first distance P1 refers to the distance of the axis of the floating assembly 12 relative to the initial state, and the movement direction of the floating assembly 12 is the direction perpendicular to the axis of the floating assembly 12. For example, the distance that the floating assembly 12 moves in the first direction X or the second direction Y can be 0.5mm, 0.8mm, 1.1mm, 1.6mm, 2.0mm or 2.2mm. For example, referring to Figures 4 and 5, the floating assembly 12 moves in the first direction X1, and the first distance P1 is 2mm.

It can be understood that the floating assembly 12 can also move in the first direction X and the second direction Y at the same time, and at least two first elastic members 13 produce compressive deformation.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 3, FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the first connecting member 10 and the floating assembly 12 in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are in a state after moving in the first direction X1 and the second direction Y1 at the same time.

When the moving direction of the floating assembly 12 is between the first direction X1 and the second direction Y1, the moving direction of the floating assembly 12 can simultaneously form an angle with the first direction X1 and the second direction Y1, and the first elastic member 13 in the first direction X1 and the first elastic member 13 in the second direction Y1 are compressed and deformed under the action of the floating assembly 12.

In some embodiments, the angle between the moving direction of the floating assembly 12 and the first direction X1 is the first angle α, and the range of the first angle α is greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees. When the first connector 10 is disconnected from the second connector, the first elastic member 13 returns to its original state, and the floating assembly 12 is reset under the force of the two first elastic members 13, and the first connector 10 returns to its initial state along with the floating assembly 12.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, in one embodiment, the floating component 12 includes a second support member 121 and a third support member 122. The second support member 121 is movably disposed in the mounting cavity 111, and the moving direction of the second support member 121 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the floating component 12, and the axis L direction of the floating component 12 is consistent with the axis L1 direction of the second support member 121. A portion of the first elastic member 13 abuts against the wall forming the mounting cavity 111, and a portion of the first elastic member 13 abuts against the second support member 121. The third support member 122 is used to mount the first connector 10 and is disposed on the second support member 121.

After the second support member 121 is subjected to external force, it can move in a direction perpendicular to the axis L1 of the second support member 121, so that the first connector 10 can adjust its position to facilitate docking with the second connector. The external force here can be the force applied by the second connector to the first connector 10, or it can be other external forces that can move the second support member 121 in a direction perpendicular to the axis L1 of the second support member 121. After the second support member 121 is not subjected to external force, the first elastic member 13 can apply a force opposite to the moving direction of the second support member 121 to the second support member 121, so that the second support member 121 is reset.

Referring to Figures 8, 9 and 10, the third support member 122 can deflect relative to the second support member 121 so that an angle is formed between the axis of the third support member 122 and the axis of the second support member 121. The angle formed by the axis of the third support member 122 and the axis of the second support member 121 is the second angle β. In other words, the direction of the axis L1 of the second support member 121 always remains unchanged, and the axis L2 of the third support member 122 can form the second angle β with the axis L1 of the second support member 121.

When the first connecting member 10 and the second connecting member are not aligned along the axis of the second supporting member 121, the third supporting member 122 can be deflected relative to the second supporting member 121, so that the first connecting member 10 can be deflected to a position where it can be aligned with the second connecting member, thereby facilitating the alignment and connection of the first connecting member 10 and the second connecting member.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, in one embodiment, the second support member 121 is generally annular, the third support member 122 is generally cylindrical, and the third support member 122 is disposed through the second support member 121. The third support member 122 can move along with the second support member 121 in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the second support member 121, and the second support member 121 can limit the axial movement of the third support member 122 along the second support member 121.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , in one embodiment, the second supporting member 121 includes at least two connecting portions 1211 , and the at least two connecting portions 1211 enclose a receiving space 1212 , and a portion of the third supporting member 122 is disposed in the receiving space 1212 .

When assembling the second supporting member 121 and the third supporting member 122, the two connecting parts 1211 can be directly supported and enclosed on the outside of the third supporting member 122, and the third supporting member 122 can be inserted into the accommodating space 1212 while forming the accommodating space 1212, so as to facilitate the assembly of the third supporting member 122 and the second supporting member 121.

Continuing to refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, in one embodiment, the second support further includes a locking member 1213, and at least two connecting parts 1211 are detachably connected via the locking member 1213. The locking member 1213 can be a structure having a connecting and fixing function such as a screw, a bolt, or a pin.

For example, the locking piece 1213 is a screw, and two connecting parts 1211 and two locking pieces 1213 are provided, and the two ends of one connecting part 1211 overlap with the two ends of the other connecting part 1211 and are locked by the locking piece 1213.

In other embodiments, at least two connecting parts 1211 can also be connected by snapping, magnetism, adhesion, etc.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 10 , in one embodiment, the second support member 121 is provided with a first limiting portion 1214, and the third support member 122 is provided with a second limiting portion 1221. The first limiting portion 1214 can form a limiting fit with the second limiting portion 1221, so that the third support member 122 can deflect relative to the second support member 121.

In some embodiments, the first limit portion 1214 can limit the axial movement of the second limit portion 1221 along the second support member 121, so that when the first connector 10 and the second connector are approaching and docking with each other, the first connector 10 is not easy to move away from the second connector along the axis of the first connector after receiving the axial force of the second connector, thereby facilitating the docking of the first connector 10 and the second connector.

The second support member 121 and the third support member 122 can realize active connection through the limiting cooperation of the first limiting portion 1214 and the second limiting portion 1221, which not only allows the third support member 122 to move with the second support member 121 to realize the movement of the first connecting member 10 in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the second support member 121, but also enables the third support member 122 to drive the axial deflection of the first connecting member 10 relative to the second supporting member 121, thereby further improving the ability of the first connecting member 10 and the second connecting member to overcome the cumulative tolerance, and facilitating the alignment connection of the first connecting member 10 and the second connecting member.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 10 , in one embodiment, the first limiting portion 1214 is a limiting groove, and the second limiting portion 1221 is a limiting protrusion. The limiting protrusion is annularly arranged on the outer periphery of the third supporting member 122, and the limiting groove is also annularly arranged on the inner wall of the second supporting member 121, and the space in the limiting groove is larger than the volume of the limiting protrusion, so that the limiting protrusion can deflect in the limiting groove.

In other embodiments, the first limiting portion 1214 is a limiting protrusion, and the second limiting portion 1221 is a limiting groove. Alternatively, the first limiting portion 1214 and the second limiting portion 1221 are other structures that can form a limiting fit and can deflect each other.

Referring to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 , in one embodiment, the floating assembly 12 further includes a second elastic member 123, a portion of the second elastic member 123 abuts against the second supporting member 121, and a portion of the second elastic member 123 abuts against the third supporting member 122.

When the third support member 122 deflects to form a second angle β between the axial direction of the third support member 122 and the axial direction of the second support member 121, the third support member 122 abuts against a portion of the second elastic member 123 and can approach the second support member 121, so that the second elastic member 123 is compressed and deformed. When the first connecting member 10 is separated from the second connecting member, the first connecting member 10 releases the deflection force on the third support member 122, so that the third support member 122 can be reset under the elastic force of the second elastic member 123, thereby restoring the axial direction of the third support member 122 to be consistent with the axial direction of the second support member 121.

In one embodiment, the second elastic member 123 is a spring, and the second elastic member 123 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the third supporting member 122, and one end of the second elastic member 123 abuts against the end surface of the second supporting member 121 away from the first connecting member 10, and the other end of the second elastic member 123 abuts against the third supporting member 122. When the axial direction of the third supporting member 122 forms a second angle β with the axial direction of the second supporting member 121, a portion of the second elastic member 123 is compressed, and the second elastic member 123 generates a force that can drive the axial direction of the third supporting member 122 to be consistent with the axial direction of the second supporting member 121.

In other embodiments, the second elastic member 123 can also be a member with elastic deformation ability such as a rubber sleeve. Alternatively, there are multiple second elastic members 123, and the length direction of each second elastic member 123 is consistent with the axial direction of the second support member 121, and one end of each second elastic member 123 is against the end surface of the second support member 121 away from the first connecting member 10, and the other end of the second elastic member 123 is against the third support member 122. When the third support member 122 deflects, at least one second elastic member 123 produces elastic deformation and can drive the third support member 122 to recover until the axial direction of the third support member 122 is consistent with the axial direction of the second support member 121.

Referring to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 , in one embodiment, the third support member 122 can deflect relative to the second support member 121 within an angle range greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 6.0 degrees, that is, the range of the second angle β is greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 6.0 degrees. This arrangement not only facilitates the first connector 10 and the second connector to overcome errors and achieve docking, but also makes the first connector 10 less likely to shake, thereby facilitating a stable connection with the second connector. The third support member 122 can deflect in any direction perpendicular to the axis of the second support member 121, for example, the third support member 122 deflects 5.9 degrees in the first direction X, or the third support member 122 deflects 5.9 degrees in the second direction Y. When used, the actual deflection angle of the third support member 122 is determined according to the docking error between the first connecting member 10 and the second connecting member.

In other embodiments, the second angle β may also be 0.5 degrees, 1.6 degrees, 3.6 degrees, 4.9 degrees or 5.0 degrees.

In one embodiment, the third support member 122 can move in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the second support member 121, and can also deflect relative to the axis of the second support member 121, so that the axis of the third support member 122 forms an angle with the axis of the second support member 121.

When the third support member 122 is in the initial state, the center of the first connecting member 10 coincides with the center of the connecting seat 100, and the center of the connecting seat 100 always remains unchanged. When the third support member 122 moves and deflects at the same time, the first connecting member 10 moves and deflects with the third support member 122, that is, the center of the first connecting member 10 can be offset relative to the center of the connecting seat 100.

In one embodiment, when the first connecting member 10 moves and deflects simultaneously, the geometric center of the first connecting member 10 can be offset relative to the geometric center of the connecting seat 100, and the offset direction of the first connecting seat 100 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the second supporting member 121. The offset distance of the geometric center of the first connecting member 10 along the first direction X or the second direction Y is the second distance P2, and the range of the second distance P2 is 0 to 5.3 mm.

For example, when the first connector 10 moves and deflects in the first direction X1 and the second direction Y1 at the same time, so that the first angle α is 45 degrees and the second angle β is 5.9 degrees, the second distance P2 between the geometric center of the first connector 10 and the geometric center of the connector 100 is 5.3 mm. At this time, at least one first elastic member 13 is compressed and deformed, and part of the second elastic member 123 is compressed. In the process of the first elastic member 13 and the second elastic member 123 returning to their original state, the floating assembly 12 can be driven to return to the initial state, that is, to the state shown in Figure 3.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 10 , in one embodiment, the first support member 11 includes a support portion 112 and a stop portion 113, and the support portion 112 and the stop portion 113 enclose a mounting cavity 111. The stop portion 113 is used to limit the axial movement of a portion of the floating assembly 12 along the floating assembly 12.

When the first connector 10 is connected to the second connector, the first connector 10 is pushed by the second connector and has a tendency to move axially along the floating assembly 12, so that part of the floating assembly 12 also has a tendency to move axially along the floating assembly 12. The stopper 113 can limit the axial movement of part of the floating assembly 12 along the floating assembly 12, so that the floating assembly 12 can always be in the installation cavity 111, so as to facilitate the connection between the first connector 10 and the second connector.

Referring to Figures 2 and 10, in one embodiment, the support portion 112 is arranged in a rectangular frame, and the stopper portion 113 is generally triangular and arranged at one end of the length direction of the support portion 112. The length direction of the support portion 112 is consistent with the axial direction of the floating assembly 12. There are four stopper portions 113, which are arranged at the four corners of the support portion 112 and enclose a space for the floating assembly 12 to pass through, so as to avoid the floating assembly 12. The stopper portion 113 and a portion of the second support member 121 form a stop limit to prevent the floating assembly 12 from escaping from the mounting cavity 111.

When assembling the connector 100 and the server casing, one end of the support portion 112 away from the stop portion 113 is disposed on the casing wall, and together with the casing wall and the stop portion 113, forms a mounting cavity 111. The stop portion 113 and the casing wall can limit the second support member 121 of the floating assembly 12 from moving along the length direction of the support portion 112. The second support member 121 limits the third support member 122 from moving along the length direction of the support portion 112 through the cooperation of the first limit portion 1214 and the second limit portion 1221, thereby limiting the floating assembly 12 from moving along the length direction of the support portion 112.

In other embodiments, multiple stoppers 113 may be provided, and the multiple stoppers 113 are distributed at both ends of the support portion 112 in the length direction, thereby limiting the movement of the floating assembly 12 along the length direction of the support portion 112.

In one embodiment, the first connector 10 is a plug, the second connector is a socket, the plug is disposed on the connector seat 100, and the connector seat 100 can overcome the installation error between the plug and the socket, so that the plug and the socket can be accurately connected.

The connector 100 in this application can also be applied to other equipment, such as for connecting pipes, connecting power supplies and plugs, etc.

When there is a docking error between the first connecting member 10 of the connecting seat 100 and the second connecting member on the frame, the third supporting member 122 can move in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the second supporting member 121 under the deformation of the first elastic member 13 to offset or reduce the error between the first connecting member 10 and the second connecting member in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the second supporting member 121. When the axis of the first connector 10 and the axis of the second connector form an angle and cannot be aligned for connection, the third support member 122 can deflect relative to the axial direction of the second elastic member 123 under the action of the first limit portion 1214 and the second limit portion 1221, so that the third support member 122 drives the first connector 10 to deflect until the first connector 10 can be aligned with the second connector. After the first connector 10 is disconnected from the second connector, the first elastic member 13 and the second elastic member 123 return to their original state to drive the second support member 121 and the third support member 122 to return to their initial state, thereby causing the third support member 122 to drive the first connector 10 to reset.

In addition, technicians in this field may also make other changes in this application. Of course, such changes made in accordance with the spirit of this application should be included in the scope disclosed in this application.

100: Connector

10: First connecting piece

11: The first support

111: Installation cavity

12: Floating components

121: Second support member

1213: Locking parts

122: The third support member

13: First elastic member

X: First direction

Y: Second direction

L: Axis of floating assembly

L0: Initial axis

Claims (9)

A connection seat, suitable for connecting to a first connection member of a server, comprising: a first support member, the first support member having a mounting cavity; a floating assembly, the floating assembly at least partially movably disposed in the mounting cavity, the floating assembly and the first connection member being connected along the axial direction of the floating assembly, the floating assembly being configured to be able to move along a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the floating assembly when subjected to force; a first elastic member, the first elastic member being disposed between the first support member and the first connection member; The first elastic member is disposed between the floating assembly and a portion of the first elastic member is abutted against the wall forming the installation cavity. A portion of the first elastic member is abutted against the floating assembly. The first elastic member applies a force on the floating assembly that is opposite to the moving direction of the floating assembly. The first elastic member includes a body and a spring sheet connected to each other. The body is abutted against the floating assembly. One end of the spring sheet is connected to the body, and the other end of the spring sheet is abutted against the wall forming the installation cavity. The connector as described in claim 1, wherein the floating assembly includes a second support member and a third support member; the second support member is movably arranged in the mounting cavity, the moving direction of the second support member is perpendicular to the axial direction of the floating assembly, and the axial direction of the floating assembly is consistent with the axial direction of the second support member; a portion of the first elastic member abuts against the wall forming the mounting cavity, and a portion of the first elastic member abuts against the second support member; the third support member is used to install the first connector, the third support member is arranged on the second support member, and can be deflected relative to the second support member, so that an angle is formed between the axial direction of the third support member and the axial direction of the second support member. The connecting seat as described in claim 2, wherein the floating assembly further includes a second elastic member, a portion of the second elastic member abuts against the second supporting member, and a portion of the second elastic member abuts against the third supporting member. As described in claim 2, the connecting seat, wherein the second supporting member is provided with a first limiting portion, and the third supporting member is provided with a second limiting portion, and the first limiting portion can form a limiting fit with the second limiting portion, so that the third supporting member can deflect relative to the second supporting member. As described in claim 2, the second support member includes at least two connecting parts, the at least two connecting parts enclose a receiving space, and part of the third support member is disposed in the receiving space. As described in claim 1, the connecting seat has multiple first elastic members, and the multiple first elastic members are arranged at intervals on the outer periphery of the floating assembly; or, the main body is an annular structure and is sleeved on the floating assembly, and multiple elastic sheets are arranged at intervals on the main body. As described in claim 1, the first support member includes a support portion and a stop portion, the support portion and the stop portion enclose the mounting cavity; the stop portion is used to limit the axial movement of part of the floating assembly along the floating assembly. A server, comprising a housing, a first connector, and a connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the connector is disposed on the housing, the first support member is connected to the housing, and the first connector is connected to the floating assembly along the axial direction of the floating assembly. A computer device, comprising a rack, a second connector, and a server as described in claim 8, wherein the second connector is disposed on the rack and connected to the first connector.

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