Wall mounted type concent fixing equipment for apartment house

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wall outlet fixing device for multi-unit housing electricity that improves convenience of use and safety against electric shock accidents, etc., by allowing a user to easily check the plug insertion hole of the wall outlet through sight and touch with a finger while inserting a plug during use of the wall outlet in a multi-unit housing unit. The wall outlet fixing device for multi-unit housing electricity according to the present invention comprises a outlet box, an outlet body, a plug connection support module, an outlet cover, a heat detection sensor, a hole indicator lamp, a control unit, and a battery. The plug connection support module comprises an outlet inlet plate, a guide bar unit, a coupling unit, and a metal piece. The guide bar unit comprises a fixed part, a movable part, and an elastic stopper part.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a wall outlet fixing device for multi-unit housing electricity, and more specifically, to a wall outlet fixing device for multi-unit housing electricity that allows a user to easily check the plug insertion hole of the wall outlet through sight and touch with their fingers while inserting a plug during use of the wall outlet in a multi-unit housing unit, thereby improving convenience of use and safety against electric shock accidents. Background Technology

[0003] A household distribution panel is installed in each unit of a multi-unit dwelling, such as an apartment or officetel, and the said household distribution panel typically includes a main circuit breaker and a plurality of earth leakage circuit breakers connected in parallel to the main circuit breaker.

[0004] In addition, multiple wall-mounted outlets (hereinafter referred to as “wall outlets”) are installed in each unit within the multi-unit dwelling, and these wall outlets are connected to a ground fault circuit breaker installed in the unit’s distribution panel and to the unit’s main line.

[0005] In other words, power is supplied to each unit within the apartment building through the wall outlets of the respective units.

[0006] To briefly explain the configuration of the above-mentioned wall outlet, the wall outlet comprises: an outlet box formed as a rectangular box with one side open, which is embedded in the wall while exposing the interior to the interior; an outlet body that is connected to the outlet box with the plug insertion port facing the interior and simultaneously connects the inter-unit line; and an outlet cover that is connected along the rim of the outlet body.

[0007] However, in the case of such conventional wall outlets, inserting the two terminal rods of the plug into the two terminal insertion holes relies entirely on the user's sight and tactile sense. Consequently, it could be difficult to connect the plug when the outlet is installed in a dark place, obscured by a desk or furniture, or used at night without lighting. Furthermore, this also increased the risk of electric shock accidents. Prior art literature

[0009] Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2069895 (Published Jan. 22, 2020), “Device for Electrical Outlet Box for Indoor Installation of Electricity in Multi-unit Housing” Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1751686 (Published June 28, 2017), “Wall-Built Outlet Box for Multi-unit Housing” Korean Registered Patent No. 10-0794141 (Published Jan. 10, 2008), “Wall-Built Outlet Box for Multi-unit Housing” The problem to be solved

[0010] An embodiment of the present invention provides a wall outlet fixing device for multi-unit housing electricity that allows a user to easily check the plug insertion hole of the wall outlet through sight and touch with their fingers while inserting a plug during use of the wall outlet in a multi-unit housing unit, thereby improving convenience of use and safety against electric shock accidents.

[0011] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention provides a wall outlet fixing device for multi-unit housing electricity, which allows the plug insertion port of the wall outlet to remain blocked from the indoor space of the household when not in use, thereby better preventing dust and other foreign substances from entering the plug insertion port. means of solving the problem

[0013] A wall outlet fixing device for electricity in a multi-unit dwelling according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: an outlet box that is installed embedded in a wall within a unit of a multi-unit dwelling, wherein the front facing the interior of the unit is open so as to expose the interior to the interior of the unit through the open front, and through which a main line connected to the unit's distribution panel is introduced; a main body that is installed embedded in the outlet box; and a cover part that is coupled to the main body and simultaneously exposed to the interior of the unit, and is detachably coupled to the outlet box, wherein the main line is connected to the main body, and the cover part has two plug insertion holes formed in a row along the vertical direction, each having a shape recessed to a certain depth from its front surface, and a first terminal hole and a second terminal hole formed on the inner bottom surface of the plug insertion holes for individual insertion of the active terminal and neutral terminal of the plug; a plug connection support module installed in the outlet body to perform a function of guiding the insertion of the active terminal and neutral terminal of the plug into the first terminal hole and the second terminal hole, and a closing function to prevent dust and foreign matter from entering the plug insertion holes; and It may include an outlet cover that is detachably coupled to the cover portion to cover the front surface of the cover portion, excluding the plug insertion port of the outlet body.

[0014] In addition, the cover portion is formed such that it communicates with the plug insertion opening and has wing grooves formed to a certain depth along the direction in which the plug insertion opening is recessed (hereinafter referred to as the “groove recess direction”) symmetrically formed around the plug insertion opening, and the main body portion is formed such that insertion grooves are formed to be connected to the wing grooves along the groove recess direction, and the plug connection support module may be installed based on the wing grooves and insertion grooves.

[0015] In addition, the plug connection support module is positioned at the entrance of the plug insertion port so as to be on the same plane as the front surface of the cover portion, thereby closing the plug insertion port (hereinafter referred to as the “basic state”) and transitioning to a state in which it is inserted into the plug insertion port and its rear surface overlaps the bottom surface of the plug insertion port (hereinafter referred to as the “operating state”). Guide wings are formed to be inserted into the wing grooves of the cover portion, and a first terminal insertion hole corresponding to the first terminal hole of the cover portion and a second terminal insertion hole corresponding to the second terminal hole are formed. A socket inlet plate formed of an insulating material is installed for each storage groove portion based on the groove portion formed by connecting the wing grooves and the insertion grooves, and each includes a tubular fixed portion fixedly installed in the main body portion with its interior forming the insertion groove, and a rod-shaped movable portion inserted into the fixed portion in a state movable along the length direction of the fixed portion, allowing for transitions between a state in which it is inserted into the fixed portion and a state in which it is withdrawn from the fixed portion and positioned in the wing groove of the corresponding storage groove portion. The structure includes a plurality of elastic stopper parts installed between the inner surface of the fixed part and the outer surface of the movable part so as to restrict movement of the movable part when one end in the longitudinal direction of the movable part is positioned at the wing groove entrance of the corresponding storage groove part, a guide bar unit in which the fixed part and the movable part are formed of an insulating material, a coupling unit that detachably connects one end in the longitudinal direction of the movable part and the rear surface of the guide wing, and a metal piece attached to the front surface of the outlet inlet plate for magnetic coupling with a magnet attached to the plug when the active terminal and the neutral terminal of the plug are inserted into the first and second terminal insertion holes of the outlet inlet plate.

[0016] Additionally, the outlet inlet plate (310) is formed from a transparent plastic material, and the plug connection support module (300) comprises: a heat detection sensor (350) installed on the outlet inlet plate (310) to detect the body temperature of a user approaching to insert the active terminal (21) and neutral terminal (22) of a plug (20) into the first and second terminal insertion holes (312a, 312b) of the outlet inlet plate (310); a hole indicator lamp (360) installed on the rear surface of the outlet inlet plate (310) in a concentric arrangement with a diameter larger than the corresponding terminal insertion hole, installed for each of the first and second terminal insertion holes (312a, 312b); and a control unit (370) installed on the outlet inlet plate (310) that lights up the hole indicator lamp (360) when a signal detecting the user's body temperature is transmitted from the heat detection sensor (350). It may further include a battery (380) installed on the outlet inlet plate (310) to supply power to the heat detection sensor (350), the hall indicator lamp (360), and the control unit (370). Effects of the invention

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when using a wall outlet in a multi-unit dwelling, the user can easily check the plug insertion hole of the wall outlet through sight and touch with their fingers while inserting the plug, thereby improving convenience of use and safety against electric shock accidents.

[0019] In addition, the plug insertion port of the wall outlet can remain isolated from the indoor space of the household when not in use, thereby better preventing dust and other foreign substances from entering the plug insertion port. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0021] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating a wall outlet fixing device for multi-unit housing electricity according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram illustrating a wall outlet fixing device for multi-unit housing electricity according to an embodiment of the present invention, with the outlet cover detached. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a wall outlet fixing device for multi-unit housing electricity according to an embodiment of the present invention, centering on a plug connection support module. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of a wall outlet fixing device for multi-unit housing electricity according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0022] The following detailed descriptions relating to the present invention refer to the accompanying drawings, which are embodiments in which the present invention may be practiced and are illustrated as examples of such embodiments. These embodiments are described in detail to sufficiently enable those skilled in the art to practice the present invention. It should be understood that various embodiments of the present invention are different but need not be mutually exclusive. For example, specific shapes, structures, and characteristics described herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention in relation to one embodiment. Furthermore, it should be understood that the location or arrangement of individual components within each described embodiment may be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0023] Accordingly, the following detailed description is not intended to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims, including all equivalents to those claimed therein, provided they are properly described. Similar reference numerals in the drawings refer to the same or similar functions across various aspects.

[0024] The terms used in this invention have been selected based on currently widely used general terms, taking into account their functions within the invention; however, these terms may vary depending on the intent of those skilled in the art, case law, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Additionally, in specific cases, terms have been arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in such cases, their meanings will be described in detail in the relevant description of the invention. Therefore, the terms used in this invention should be defined not merely by their names, but based on their meanings and the overall content of the invention.

[0025] When a part of an invention is described as “comprising” a certain component, this means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but may include additional components. Furthermore, terms such as “…part,” “…module,” etc., described in the specification refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, and this may be implemented in hardware or software, or as a combination of hardware and software.

[0026] A wall outlet fixing device for multi-unit housing electricity according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

[0027] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating a wall outlet fixing device for an apartment building according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram illustrating a wall outlet fixing device for an apartment building according to an embodiment of the present invention in a separated state of the outlet cover, FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram schematically illustrating a wall outlet fixing device for an apartment building according to an embodiment of the present invention centered on a plug connection support module, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of a wall outlet fixing device for an apartment building according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] As described above, a wall outlet fixing device for multi-unit housing electricity according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises an outlet box (100), an outlet body (200), a plug connection support module (300), and an outlet cover (400).

[0029] The outlet box (100) is installed embedded in the wall of a unit (h) of a multi-unit dwelling, with the front facing the interior of the unit (h) open so that the interior is exposed to the interior of the unit (h) through the open front. Additionally, a main line (10) connected to the unit distribution panel of the unit (h) is introduced into the outlet box (100).

[0030] The outlet body (200) is configured to include a main body part (210) that is embedded in the outlet box (100) and a cover part (220) that is coupled to the main body part (210) and simultaneously exposed to the interior of the household (h), so as to be detachably coupled to the outlet box (100). In addition, the main body part (200) has a household line (10) connected to the main body part (210), and the cover part (220) has two plug insertion holes (221) formed in a row along the vertical direction, each having a shape that is recessed to a certain depth from its front surface. Furthermore, a first terminal hole (222a) and a second terminal hole (222b) for individual insertion of the active terminal (21) and neutral terminal (22) of the plug (20) are formed on the inner bottom surface of the plug insertion holes (221) formed in the cover part (220).

[0031] A plug connection support module (300) is installed in the outlet body (200) to perform the function of guiding the insertion of the active terminal (21) and neutral terminal (22) of the plug (20) into the first terminal hole (222a) and the second terminal hole (222b) of the cover part (220), and the function of closing the plug insertion opening (221) of the cover part (220) to prevent dust and foreign matter from entering.

[0032] And the more specific configuration of this plug connection support module (300) will be described later.

[0033] The outlet cover (400) is detachably coupled to the cover portion (220) to cover the front surface of the cover portion (220) excluding the plug insertion port (221) of the outlet body (200).

[0034] And the cover portion (220) of the outlet body (200) is formed with a wing groove (223) that is formed to a certain depth along the direction in which the plug insertion opening (221) is formed (hereinafter referred to as the “groove recess direction”) and is connected to the plug insertion opening (221), so that the wing groove (223) is formed symmetrically around the plug insertion opening (221).

[0035] And the main body part (210) of the outlet body (200) has insertion grooves (211) formed to be connected to the wing grooves (223) of the cover part (200) along the direction of the groove recess.

[0036] And the plug connection support module (300) is configured to include an outlet inlet plate (310), a guide bar unit (320), a coupling unit (330), and a metal piece (340).

[0037] The outlet inlet plate (310) is positioned at the entrance of the plug insertion port (221) so as to be on the same plane as the front surface of the cover portion (220) of the outlet body (200), thereby closing the plug insertion port (221) (hereinafter referred to as the “basic state”) and transitioning to a state in which it is inserted into the plug insertion port (221) and its back surface is placed over the bottom surface of the plug insertion port (221) (hereinafter referred to as the “operation state”). In addition, the outlet inlet plate (310) is formed with guide wings (311) that are inserted into the wing grooves (223) of the cover portion (220), and a first terminal insertion hole (312a) corresponding to the first terminal hole (222a) of the cover portion (220) and a second terminal insertion hole (312b) corresponding to the second terminal hole (222b) are formed. Furthermore, the outlet inlet plate (310) is formed of an insulating material.

[0038] The guide bar unit (320) is installed for each storage groove (230) based on the fact that the groove portion formed by connecting the wing groove (223) of the cover portion (223) and the insertion groove (211) of the main body portion (210) is designated as the storage groove portion (230).

[0039] And, regarding the detailed configuration of the guide bar unit (320) based on one guide bar unit (320), the guide bar unit (320) is formed as a cylinder-type structure including a tubular fixed part (321) that is fixedly installed in the main body (210) in a state in which the interior forms an insertion groove (211), and a rod-type movable part (322) that is inserted into the fixed part (321) in a state that can move along the length direction of the fixed part (321), and is capable of switching between a state in which it is drawn into the fixed part (321) and a state in which it is drawn out from the fixed part (321) and positioned in the wing groove (223) of the corresponding storage groove (230). Additionally, the guide bar unit (320) includes a plurality of elastic stopper parts (323) installed between the inner surface of the fixed part (321) and the outer surface of the movable part (322) so as to restrict the movement of the movable part (322) when one end in the longitudinal direction of the movable part (322) is positioned at the entrance of the wing groove (223) of the corresponding storage groove part (230).

[0040] And the fixed part (321) and the movable part (322) of the guide bar unit (320) are formed of an insulating material.

[0041] The coupling unit (330) performs the function of detachably coupling the longitudinal end of the movable part (322) and the rear surface of the guide wing (311). Since such a coupling unit can be implemented in various forms through known technology, a detailed description thereof is omitted in this embodiment, and it is also briefly illustrated in the drawing in the form of a box.

[0042] A metal piece (340) is attached to the front surface of the outlet inlet plate (310) for magnetic coupling with a magnet (23) attached to the plug (20) when the active terminal (21) and neutral terminal (22) of the plug (20) are inserted into the first and second terminal insertion holes (312a, 312b) of the outlet inlet plate (310).

[0043] Referring to FIG. 2, FIG. 2 (a) illustrates a state in which a plug connection support module (300) is installed on a power outlet body (200), and FIG. 2 (b) illustrates a state in which a plug connection support module (300) is not installed on a power outlet body (200).

[0044] And the outlet inlet plate (310) is formed from a transparent plastic material, and the plug connection support module (300) in conjunction with this configuration may further include a heat detection sensor (350), a hole indicator lamp (360), a control unit (370), and a battery (380).

[0045] A heat detection sensor (350) is installed on the outlet inlet plate (310) to detect the body temperature of a user approaching to insert the active terminal (21) and neutral terminal (22) of the plug (20) into the first and second terminal insertion holes (312a, 312b) of the outlet inlet plate (310).

[0046] Hole indicator lamps (360) are installed for each of the first and second terminal insertion holes (312a, 312b), and these hole indicator lamps (360) are installed on the back surface of the outlet inlet plate (310) in a concentric arrangement with a diameter larger than the corresponding terminal insertion hole.

[0047] A control unit (370) is installed on the outlet inlet plate (310), and when a signal detecting the user's body temperature is transmitted from the heat detection sensor (350), the control unit (370) lights up the hall indicator lamp (360).

[0048] The battery (380) is installed in the outlet inlet plate (310) to supply power to the heat detection sensor (350), the hall indicator lamp (360), and the control unit (370).

[0049] With the above-described configuration, the user can easily check the plug insertion hole of the wall outlet through sight and touch with their fingers while using the wall outlet in a multi-unit dwelling, thereby improving convenience of use and safety against electric shock accidents.

[0050] To elaborate, the user can easily connect the plug to the wall outlet by touching the insulating outlet inlet plate installed on the wall outlet with their hand, or by easily inserting the terminals of the plug into the terminal insertion hole of the outlet inlet plate through the hole indicator lamp illuminated on the outlet inlet plate, and then applying pressure to the plug toward the wall outlet.

[0051] In addition, as the plug insertion port of the wall outlet remains isolated from the indoor space of the household when not in use, dust and other foreign substances can be better prevented from entering the plug insertion port.

[0053] As described above, although the present description has been explained with specific details such as specific components, limited embodiments, and drawings, this is provided merely to aid in a more comprehensive understanding of the invention, and the invention is not limited to the above embodiments. A person skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations from this description.

[0054] Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, and all variations equivalent to or equivalent to the claims set forth below, as well as the claims themselves, shall be considered to fall within the scope of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0056] 10 : Generation trunk 20 : Plug 21 : Active terminal 22 : Neutral terminal 23 : Magnet 100 : Outlet Box 200 : Power outlet main body 210 : Main body part 211 : Insertion groove 220 : Cover part 221: Plug insertion port 222a: First terminal hole 222b : Second terminal hole 223 : Wing groove 300: Plug connection support module 310: Outlet inlet plate 311: Guide wing 312a: First terminal insertion hole 312b: Second terminal insertion hole 320: Guide bar unit 321 : Fixed part 322 : Movable part 323: Elastic stopper part 330: Connecting unit 340 : Metal piece 350 : Heat sensor 360: Hall indicator lamp 370: Control unit 380 : Battery h : Generation

Claims

Claim 1 A power outlet box (100) is installed embedded in the wall of a unit (h) of a multi-unit dwelling (H), with the front facing the interior of the unit (h) open so that the interior is exposed to the interior of the unit (h) through the open front, and a main power line (10) connected to the unit distribution panel of the unit (h) is introduced into the interior; the power outlet box (100) includes a main body (210) installed embedded in the power outlet box (100) and a cover part (220) that is coupled to the main body (210) and simultaneously exposed to the interior of the unit (h) and is detachably coupled to the power outlet box (100), wherein the main power line (10) is connected to the main body (210), and the cover part (220) has two plug insertion holes (221) formed in a row along the vertical direction, each having a shape that is recessed to a certain depth from the front surface, and the active terminal (21) and neutral terminal (22) of a plug (20) are individually formed on the inner bottom surface of the plug insertion holes (221). A socket body (200) having a first terminal hole (222a) and a second terminal hole (222b) formed for insertion; a plug connection support module (300) installed on the socket body (200) to perform the function of guiding the insertion of the active terminal (21) and neutral terminal (22) of a plug (20) into the first terminal hole (222a) and the second terminal hole (222b), and the function of closing the plug insertion opening (221) to prevent dust and foreign matter from entering; and a socket cover (400) detachably coupled to the cover part (220) to cover the front surface of the cover part (220) excluding the plug insertion opening (221) of the socket body (200), wherein the cover part (220) is formed to a certain depth along the direction in which the plug insertion opening (221) is formed in a recess (hereinafter referred to as the "groove recess direction") while communicating with the plug insertion opening (221). The wing groove (223) is formed symmetrically around the plug insertion opening (221), and the main body (210) is formed with insertion grooves (211) that are connected to the wing grooves (223) along the groove recess direction.The plug connection support module (300) is positioned at the entrance of the plug insertion port (221) so as to be on the same plane as the front surface of the cover portion (220), and transitions between a state in which the plug insertion port (221) is closed (hereinafter referred to as the "basic state") and a state in which it is inserted into the plug insertion port (221) and its back surface is placed on the bottom surface of the plug insertion port (221) (hereinafter referred to as the "operation state"), and guide wings (311) are formed to be inserted into the wing grooves (223) of the cover portion (220), and a first terminal insertion hole (312a) corresponding to the first terminal hole (222a) of the cover portion (220) and a second terminal insertion hole (312b) corresponding to the second terminal hole (222b) are formed, and an outlet entrance plate (310) formed of an insulating material; and a groove portion formed through the connection of the wing grooves (223) and the insertion grooves (211). Based on the storage groove portion (230) determined, it is installed for each storage groove portion (230), and each is a cylindrical structure including a tubular fixed portion (321) fixedly installed in the main body portion (210) in a state in which the interior forms the insertion groove (211), and a rod-shaped movable portion (322) inserted into the fixed portion (321) in a state that allows movement along the length direction of the fixed portion (321), and transitioning between a state in which it is drawn into the fixed portion (321) and a state in which it is drawn out from the fixed portion (321) and positioned in the wing groove (223) of the corresponding storage groove portion (230); and includes a plurality of elastic stopper portions (323) installed between the inner surface of the fixed portion (321) and the outer surface of the movable portion (322) so as to restrict the movement of the movable portion (322) when one end in the length direction of the movable portion (322) is positioned at the entrance of the wing groove (223) of the corresponding storage groove portion (230).A wall outlet fixing device for multi-unit housing electricity, characterized by comprising: a guide bar unit (320) in which the fixed part (321) and the movable part (322) are formed of an insulating material; a coupling unit (330) that detachably connects one end in the longitudinal direction of the movable part (322) and the rear surface of the guide wing (311); and a metal piece (340) attached to the front surface of the outlet inlet plate (310) for magnetic coupling with a magnet (23) attached to the plug (20) when the active terminal (21) and the neutral terminal (22) of the plug (20) are inserted into the first and second terminal insertion holes (312a, 312b) of the outlet inlet plate (310). 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