A type of socket

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of socket technology and provides a socket comprising: a housing; a first guide rail electrically connected to the live wire of a power supply; a second guide rail electrically connected to the neutral wire of a power supply; and a socket module slidable along the first and second guide rails. The socket module includes a module base, a first conductive slip ring, a second conductive slip ring, an L-pole socket, and an N-pole socket. The surface of the module base is provided with an L-pole socket and an N-pole socket. The first conductive slip ring is fitted onto the first guide rail and slides in contact with it. The second conductive slip ring is fitted onto the second guide rail and slides in contact with it. The L-pole socket is electrically connected to the first conductive slip ring, and the N-pole socket is electrically connected to the second conductive slip ring. When using the socket provided by this invention, the user can slide the socket module to a suitable position according to actual needs, facilitating user use and improving the user experience. Furthermore, the sliding contact between the socket module and the guide rails via the conductive slip rings makes the socket safer and more reliable to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of socket technology, and more specifically to a socket. Background Technology

[0002] A power outlet is an electrical device installed on a wall or other mounting surface to provide power to electrical appliances. Nowadays, power outlets are an indispensable product in daily life, and users have increasingly higher requirements for their convenience and safety.

[0003] In existing technology, sockets are typically fixedly installed on walls or other mounting surfaces. Once fixed, the socket module that provides power to the user also remains stationary. Users cannot move the socket module as needed, hindering flexible use. Therefore, existing sockets suffer from the problem of not being able to move the socket module according to user needs, thus causing inconvenience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a socket designed to solve the problem that existing sockets cannot be moved according to the user's actual needs, thus causing inconvenience to the user.

[0005] The present invention is implemented as follows: a socket, comprising:

[0006] case;

[0007] A first guide rail is provided on the housing and electrically connected to the power supply live wire;

[0008] A second guide rail is provided on the housing and electrically connected to the power neutral wire;

[0009] A socket module that is movably mounted on the housing and can slide along the first guide rail and the second guide rail;

[0010] The socket module includes a module base, and a first conductive slip ring, a second conductive slip ring, an L-pole socket, and an N-pole socket respectively disposed on the module base;

[0011] The module base has an L-pole socket and an N-pole socket on its surface. The first conductive slip ring is sleeved on the first guide rail and slides in contact with the first guide rail. The second conductive slip ring is sleeved on the second guide rail and slides in contact with the second guide rail. The L-pole socket is correspondingly arranged with the L-pole socket and electrically connected to the first conductive slip ring. The N-pole socket is correspondingly arranged with the N-pole socket and electrically connected to the second conductive slip ring.

[0012] Preferably, the first conductive slip ring is in elastic contact with the first guide rail, and the second conductive slip ring is in elastic contact with the second guide rail.

[0013] Preferably, the inner walls of the first conductive slip ring and the second conductive slip ring are respectively provided with elastic protrusions; the first conductive slip ring makes elastic contact with the first guide rail through the elastic protrusions thereon, and the second conductive slip ring makes elastic contact with the second guide rail through the elastic protrusions thereon.

[0014] Preferably, the module base includes:

[0015] Install the lower cover of the first conductive slip ring and the second conductive slip ring;

[0016] A base that fits with the lower cover; the L-pole sleeve and the N-pole sleeve are mounted on the base; the first conductive slip ring and the second conductive slip ring are disposed between the lower cover and the base; and

[0017] An upper cover is installed on the base and covers the L-pole socket and the N-pole socket, with the L-pole socket and the N-pole socket formed on the upper cover.

[0018] Preferably, the first conductive slip ring and the second conductive slip ring are respectively provided with openings distributed along their axial direction;

[0019] When the first conductive slip ring and the second conductive slip ring are installed between the lower cover and the base, the lower cover and the base clamp the first conductive slip ring and the second conductive slip ring, so that the opening of the first conductive slip ring is closed and clamps the first guide rail, and the opening of the second conductive slip ring is closed and clamps the second guide rail.

[0020] Preferably, the socket further includes a third guide rail disposed in the housing and electrically connected to the power ground wire;

[0021] The surface of the module base is also provided with a ground electrode insertion hole;

[0022] The socket module also includes:

[0023] A third conductive slip ring is provided on the module base, and the third conductive slip ring is sleeved on the third guide rail and slides in contact with the third guide rail;

[0024] A ground electrode sleeve is provided on the module base and is correspondingly arranged with the ground electrode socket. The ground electrode sleeve is electrically connected to the third conductive slip ring.

[0025] Preferably, the housing is provided with a sliding groove distributed along the direction of the first guide rail and the second guide rail, the top of the module seat passes through the sliding groove and slides in cooperation with the sliding groove, and the module seat can slide freely along the sliding groove.

[0026] Preferably, the socket further includes an inner shell housed within the housing, the inner shell simultaneously surrounding the first guide rail and the second guide rail, so that the first guide rail and the second guide rail are respectively isolated from the slide groove.

[0027] Preferably, the L-pole socket, N-pole socket, and ground-pole socket are arranged in a straight line along the sliding direction of the socket module;

[0028] The socket also includes a socket conversion module that is plugged into the socket module. The socket conversion module includes a housing with a socket, a sleeve disposed inside the housing and corresponding to the socket, and three pins fixed to the housing and respectively disposed corresponding to the L-pole socket, the N-pole socket and the ground-pole socket. The three pins are electrically connected to the corresponding sleeves.

[0029] Preferably, the number of socket modules is at least two, and each socket module can slide freely along the first guide rail and the second guide rail.

[0030] The socket provided by this invention features a first guide rail electrically connected to the live wire and a second guide rail electrically connected to the neutral wire. The socket module slides along the first and second guide rails via first and second conductive slip rings, allowing it to move back and forth. Users can adjust the module to a suitable position as needed, improving user convenience and experience. Furthermore, the first and second conductive slip rings are fitted onto the first and second guide rails respectively, ensuring the module is non-removable and safer to use. The large contact area between the slip rings and rails results in stable electrical contact and greater reliability. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a perspective structural diagram of the socket provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of the socket provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view of another socket provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the socket provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5 For along Figure 4Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of line AA in the middle;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the socket module in the socket provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 7 This is an exploded perspective view of the socket module in the socket provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 8 This is an exploded perspective view of the socket module in the socket provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, with the module base removed.

[0039] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first conductive slip ring, the second conductive slip ring, and the third conductive slip ring in the socket provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 10 This is a perspective structural diagram of the socket provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the socket after removing the socket conversion module, provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the socket module and socket conversion module in the socket provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the socket conversion module in the socket provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0045] The socket provided in this embodiment of the invention features a first guide rail electrically connected to the live wire and a second guide rail electrically connected to the neutral wire. The socket module slides along the first and second guide rails via first and second conductive slip rings, allowing it to move back and forth. Users can adjust the module to a suitable position as needed, improving user convenience and experience. Furthermore, the first and second conductive slip rings are fitted onto the first and second guide rails respectively, ensuring the module is non-removable and safer to use. The large contact area between the slip rings and rails results in stable electrical contact and greater reliability.

[0046] Example 1

[0047] Please refer to Figures 1-5 This invention provides a socket, comprising a housing 1, a first guide rail 2 disposed on the housing 1 and electrically connected to the live wire, a second guide rail 3 disposed on the housing 1 and electrically connected to the neutral wire, and a socket module 4 movably disposed on the housing 1 and slidable along the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3. The neutral wire and the live wire are respectively connected to a power plug 8. When the power plug 8 is inserted into an external power socket, the power plug 8 supplies power to the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 through the neutral wire and the live wire, respectively.

[0048] Please refer to the reference. Figures 6-9 The socket module 4 includes a module base 41, and a first conductive slip ring 42, a second conductive slip ring 43, an L pole socket 44, and an N pole socket 45 respectively disposed on the module base 41.

[0049] The surface of the module base 41 is provided with an L-pole socket 411 and an N-pole socket 412. A first conductive slip ring 42 is sleeved on the first guide rail 2 and slides in contact with the first guide rail 2. A second conductive slip ring 43 is sleeved on the second guide rail 3 and slides in contact with the second guide rail 3. An L-pole sleeve 44 is correspondingly arranged with the L-pole socket 411 and electrically connected to the first conductive slip ring 2. An N-pole sleeve 45 is correspondingly arranged with the N-pole socket 412 and electrically connected to the second conductive slip ring 2.

[0050] The socket in this embodiment of the invention features a first guide rail 2 electrically connected to the live wire, a second guide rail 3 electrically connected to the neutral wire, and a socket module 4. The socket module 4 slides along the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 via a first conductive slip ring 42 and a second conductive slip ring 43, respectively. This allows the socket module 4 to slide along the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3. Users can move the socket module 4 to a suitable position according to their needs, thus improving user convenience and experience. For example, when the appliance plug's connecting cord is short, the appliance plug cannot be directly connected to the socket module 4. In this case, the socket module 4 can be slid to a suitable position so that the appliance plug can be inserted into the socket module 4's socket for power.

[0051] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first guide rail 2 passes through the module base 41 and the first conductive slip ring 42, and the second guide rail 3 passes through the module base 41 and the second conductive slip ring 43, such that the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 are respectively slidably engaged with the module base 41, and the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 are respectively slidably engaged with the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43. Alternatively, the module base 41 can also be slidably engaged with the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 via a slot.

[0052] In one embodiment of the present invention, the housing 1 is provided with a sliding groove 10 distributed along the direction of the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3. The top of the module base 41 passes through the sliding groove 10 and engages with it, and the module base 41 can slide freely along the sliding groove 10. By having the top of the module base 41 pass through the sliding groove 10, it is convenient for the user to slide the socket module 4 and to use the various sockets on the socket module 4. When the user slides the socket module 4, the module base 41 slides within the sliding groove 10, thereby moving the module base 41 to the position required by the user. Moreover, the sliding groove 10 limits and guides the module base 41, making the sliding of the socket module 4 smooth.

[0053] In one embodiment of the present invention, the socket further includes an inner shell 6 housed within the housing 1. The inner shell 6 simultaneously surrounds the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3, thereby isolating the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 from the slide groove 10. Because the inner shell surrounds the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3, that is, the inner shell 6 encloses the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3, it provides insulation and isolation for the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3, preventing the user's fingers from entering the slide groove 10 and touching the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3, thus preventing electric shock and improving the safety performance of the socket.

[0054] In this embodiment of the invention, the housing 1 includes a housing body 11, two end caps 12 respectively fixed to both ends of the housing body 11, and a positioning block 13 fixed to the housing body 11. A sliding groove 10 is formed in the housing body 11. One end of the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 is fixed to the positioning block 13, and the other end of the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 is fixed to one end cap 12. The housing body 11, the two end caps 12, and the positioning block 13 can be separately arranged or integrally formed.

[0055] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the number of socket modules 4 is at least two, and each socket module 4 can slide freely along the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3. Users can increase or decrease the number of socket modules 4 and the length of each guide rail according to different application scenarios. Alternatively, only one socket module 4 may be provided.

[0056] In this embodiment of the invention, the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 are rod-shaped structures, and the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43 are both ring-shaped structures. Preferably, the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 are cylindrical rods. The diameter of the first conductive slip ring 42 is adapted to the diameter of the first guide rail 2, and the diameter of the second conductive slip ring 43 is adapted to the diameter of the second guide rail 3, so that the first guide rail 2 can pass through the first conductive slip ring 42, and the second guide rail 3 can pass through the second conductive slip ring 43.

[0057] In this embodiment of the invention, since the socket module 4 is sleeved on the first guide rail 2 via the first conductive slip ring 42 and on the second guide rail 3 via the second conductive slip ring 43, on the one hand, it can prevent the socket module 4 from becoming loose from the guide rail during use, ensuring that the socket module 4 is not detachable during use, thereby making the socket safer to use; on the other hand, the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43 respectively make annular contact with the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3, resulting in a large contact area between the first conductive slip ring 42 and the first guide rail 2, and a large contact area between the second conductive slip ring 43 and the second guide rail 3, thereby improving the electrical contact stability between the two conductive slip rings and the two guide rails, and thus improving the reliability of the socket.

[0058] As an embodiment of the present invention, the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43 each extend a connecting end 420. The first conductive slip ring 42 is electrically connected to the L pole socket 44 by welding or riveting through its connecting end 420, and the second conductive slip ring 43 is electrically connected to the N pole socket 45 by welding or riveting through its connecting end 420.

[0059] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first conductive slip ring 42 is in elastic contact with the first guide rail 2; the second conductive slip ring 43 is in elastic contact with the second guide rail 3.

[0060] In this embodiment, by setting the first conductive slip ring 42 to elastically contact the first guide rail 2, the first conductive slip ring 42 and the first guide rail 2 are in close contact, ensuring good electrical contact stability between the first conductive slip ring 42 and the first guide rail 2; by setting the second conductive slip ring 43 to elastically contact the second guide rail 3, the second conductive slip ring 43 and the second guide rail 3 are in close contact, ensuring good electrical contact stability between the second conductive slip ring 43 and the second guide rail 3.

[0061] In one embodiment of the present invention, the inner walls of the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43 are respectively provided with elastic protrusions 421; the first conductive slip ring 42 is in elastic contact with the first guide rail 2 through the elastic protrusions 421 thereon, and the second conductive slip ring 43 is in elastic contact with the second guide rail 3 through the elastic protrusions 421 thereon. In addition to this embodiment, the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43 may also be provided with elastic elements or elastic devices to make elastic contact with the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3.

[0062] In this embodiment, the number of elastic protrusions 421 on the first conductive slip ring 42 and the number of elastic protrusions 421 on the second conductive slip ring 43 is not limited. Preferably, both the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43 are provided with multiple elastic protrusions 421. The multiple elastic protrusions 421 of the first conductive slip ring 42 are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the first conductive slip ring 42 with the central axis of the first conductive slip ring 42 as the center. The multiple elastic protrusions 421 of the second conductive slip ring 43 are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the second conductive slip ring 43 with the central axis of the second conductive slip ring 43 as the center. This makes the first guide rail 2 uniformly stressed and clamped between the multiple elastic protrusions 421 of the first conductive slip ring 42, resulting in good electrical contact stability between the first conductive slip ring 42 and the first guide rail 2. The second guide rail 3 is uniformly stressed and clamped between the multiple elastic protrusions 421 of the second conductive slip ring 43, resulting in good electrical contact stability between the second conductive slip ring 43 and the second guide rail 3. Moreover, this makes the socket module 4 slide smoothly and generates little noise during the sliding process. In this embodiment, the multiple elastic protrusions 421 of the first conductive slip ring 42 are integrally formed with the first conductive slip ring 42, and the multiple elastic protrusions 421 of the second conductive slip ring 43 are integrally formed with the second conductive slip ring 43.

[0063] In this embodiment, when the first conductive slip ring 42 is fitted onto the first guide rail 2, the multiple elastic protrusions 421 on the first conductive slip ring 42 simultaneously contact the first guide rail 2. Utilizing the elastic force of the elastic protrusions 421, the first guide rail 2 is clamped between the multiple elastic protrusions 421, ensuring good electrical contact stability between the first conductive slip ring 42 and the first guide rail 2. Similarly, when the second conductive slip ring 43 is fitted onto the second guide rail 3, the multiple elastic protrusions 421 on the second conductive slip ring 43 simultaneously contact the second guide rail 3. Utilizing the elastic force of the elastic protrusions 421, the second guide rail 3 is clamped between the multiple elastic protrusions 421, ensuring good electrical contact stability between the second conductive slip ring 43 and the second guide rail 3.

[0064] When the socket module 4 slides, the first conductive slip ring 42 slides along the first guide rail 2, and the multiple elastic protrusions 421 on the first conductive slip ring 42 are always in contact with the first guide rail 2; the second conductive slip ring 43 slides along the second guide rail 3, and the multiple elastic protrusions 421 on the second conductive slip ring 43 are always in contact with the second guide rail 3. Utilizing the compressible deformation characteristic of the elastic protrusions 421, the multiple elastic protrusions 421 on the first conductive slip ring 42 can slide freely relative to the first guide rail 2, and the multiple elastic protrusions 421 on the second conductive slip ring 43 can slide freely relative to the second guide rail 3, without affecting the sliding of the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43. Thus, the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43 can slide relative to their corresponding guide rails, while also ensuring good electrical contact stability between the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43 and their corresponding guide rails.

[0065] In addition to this embodiment, the elastic protrusion 421 can also be provided on the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3. The first conductive slip ring 42 can elastically contact the elastic protrusion 421 on the first guide rail 2 during the sliding process, and the second conductive slip ring 43 can elastically contact the elastic protrusion 421 on the second guide rail 3 during the sliding process.

[0066] As an embodiment of the present invention, the socket further includes a third guide rail 5 disposed on the housing 1 and electrically connected to the power ground wire; the surface of the module base 41 is also provided with a ground electrode socket 413; the socket module 4 further includes a third conductive slip ring 46 disposed on the module base 41, the third conductive slip ring 46 being sleeved on the third guide rail 5 and in sliding contact with the third guide rail 5; a ground electrode sleeve 47 disposed on the module base 41 and corresponding to the ground electrode socket 413, the ground electrode sleeve 47 being electrically connected to the third conductive slip ring 46. The power ground wire is connected to the power plug 8.

[0067] In this embodiment, by setting a third guide rail 5 electrically connected to the power supply neutral wire, the socket module 4 is sleeved on the third guide rail 5 via a third conductive slip ring 46. The third conductive slip ring 46 slides in contact with the third guide rail 5, allowing the ground socket 47 of the socket module 4 to draw power through the sliding engagement between the third conductive slip ring 46 and the third guide rail 5. This facilitates the setting of a ground socket 413 on the socket module 4, making it convenient for users to use three-prong sockets, five-prong sockets, etc. In addition, the sliding engagement between the socket module 4 and the third guide rail 5 via the third conductive slip ring 46 further improves the smoothness of the socket module 4's movement.

[0068] In this embodiment, the structure of the third conductive slip ring 46 is basically the same as that of the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43. Specifically, the third conductive slip ring 46 is in elastic contact with the third guide rail 5. The inner wall of the third conductive slip ring 46 is also provided with elastic protrusions 421. The third conductive slip ring 46 is in elastic contact with the third guide rail 5 through the elastic protrusions 421, so that the third conductive slip ring 46 can slide relative to the third guide rail 5, and also ensure good electrical contact stability between the third conductive slip ring 46 and the third guide rail 5. The third conductive slip ring 46 extends out a connecting end 420, and the third conductive slip ring 46 is electrically connected to the ground electrode socket 47 by welding or riveting through the connecting end 420.

[0069] In one embodiment of the present invention, the module base 41 includes: a lower cover 415 for mounting a first conductive slip ring 42 and a second conductive slip ring 43; a base 416 that covers the lower cover 415, with an L-pole sleeve 44 and an N-pole sleeve 45 mounted on the base 416, and the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43 disposed between the lower cover 415 and the base 416; and an upper cover 417 mounted on the base 416 and covering the L-pole sleeve 44 and the N-pole sleeve 45, with an L-pole socket 411 and an N-pole socket 412 formed in the upper cover 417. By configuring the module base 41 with the above structure, the installation of the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43 is facilitated.

[0070] In this embodiment, the upper cover 417 passes through the slide groove 10, and the base 416 partially passes through the slide groove 10 to form a sliding fit with the slide groove 10.

[0071] In this embodiment, the lower cover 415 and the base 416 cover each other to form a first through hole 4101, a second through hole 4102 and a third through hole 4103. The first guide rail 2 passes through the first through hole 4101 and the first conductive slip ring 42, the second guide rail 3 passes through the second through hole 4102 and the second conductive slip ring 43, and the third guide rail 5 passes through the third through hole 4103 and the third conductive slip ring 46, so that the first guide rail 2, the second guide rail 3 and the third guide rail 5 pass through the module base 41 respectively.

[0072] As an embodiment of the present invention, the module base 41 is also provided with a guide groove 4160 that cooperates with the inner shell 6. The inner shell 6 is at least partially inserted into the guide groove 4160. During the sliding process, the module base 41 plays a guiding role through the cooperation between the guide groove 4160 and the inner shell 6, so that the socket module 4 slides more smoothly.

[0073] As an embodiment of the present invention, the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43 are respectively provided with openings 422 distributed along their axial direction; when the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43 are installed between the lower cover 415 and the base 416, the lower cover 415 and the base 416 clamp the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43, so that the opening 422 of the first conductive slip ring 42 is closed and clamps the first guide rail 2, and the opening 422 of the second conductive slip ring 43 is closed and clamps the second guide rail 3.

[0074] In this embodiment, since the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43 have axial openings 422, that is, neither the first conductive slip ring 42 nor the second conductive slip ring 43 is completely closed, when the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43 are installed on the base 416, after the base 416 and the lower cover 415 are assembled, the clamping action of the base 416 and the lower cover 415 can close the openings 422 of the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43, so that the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43 can fully contact the corresponding guide rails, ensuring that the electrical conduction between the first conductive slip ring 42 and the second conductive slip ring 43 and the guide rails is more reliable.

[0075] In this embodiment, the third conductive slip ring 46 is installed on the lower cover 415 and located between the lower cover 415 and the base 416. The ground electrode sleeve 47 is installed on the base 416. The upper cover 417 is installed on the base 416 and simultaneously covers the L electrode sleeve 44, the N electrode sleeve 45 and the ground electrode sleeve 47. The L electrode socket 411, the N electrode socket 412 and the ground electrode socket 413 are all opened on the upper cover 417.

[0076] As an embodiment of the present invention, the third conductive slip ring 46 is also provided with an opening 422 distributed along its axial direction; when the third conductive slip ring 46 is installed between the lower cover 415 and the base 416, the lower cover 415 and the base 416 clamp the third conductive slip ring 46 so that the opening 422 of the third conductive slip ring 46 is closed and clamps the third guide rail 5. The closing of the opening 422 of the third conductive slip ring 46 and the clamping of the third guide rail 5 make the third conductive slip ring 46 and the third guide rail 5 fully contact each other, thereby making the electrical conduction between the third conductive slip ring 46 and the third guide rail 5 more reliable.

[0077] In this embodiment of the invention, the first guide rail 2, the second guide rail 3, and the third guide rail 5 are arranged parallel to each other at intervals. The third guide rail 5 is arranged on the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 to increase the interval between the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 and ensure good safety performance.

[0078] In this embodiment of the invention, the number of L-pole sockets 411, N-pole sockets 412 and ground sockets 413 is not limited, and the number and position of L-pole sleeves 44, N-pole sleeves 45 and ground sleeves 47 are sequentially matched with the number and position of L-pole sockets 411, N-pole sockets 412 and ground sockets 413.

[0079] As an embodiment of the present invention, the L-pole socket 411, the N-pole socket 412 and the ground-pole socket 413 form a three-pole socket or a five-pole socket, so that users can directly plug electrical plugs into the socket module 4 for use.

[0080] The socket provided in this embodiment of the invention features a first guide rail electrically connected to the live wire and a second guide rail electrically connected to the neutral wire. The socket module slides along the first and second guide rails via first and second conductive slip rings, allowing it to move back and forth. Users can adjust the module to a suitable position as needed, improving user convenience and experience. Furthermore, the first and second conductive slip rings are fitted onto the first and second guide rails respectively, ensuring the module is non-removable and safer to use. The large contact area between the slip rings and rails enhances electrical contact stability and improves the socket's reliability.

[0081] Example 2

[0082] Please refer to the reference. Figures 10-13 The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the L-pole socket 411, N-pole socket 412 and ground-pole socket 413 are arranged in a straight line along the sliding direction of the socket module 4, that is, the L-pole socket 411, N-pole socket 412 and ground-pole socket 413 are collinearly distributed.

[0083] The socket also includes a socket conversion module 9 that plugs into the socket module 4. The socket conversion module 9 includes a housing 91 with sockets 90, a sleeve (not shown) disposed inside the housing 91 and corresponding to the sockets 90, and three pins 93 fixed to the housing 91 and corresponding to the L-pole socket 411, N-pole socket 412, and ground-pole socket 413. The three pins 93 are electrically connected to the corresponding sleeves. The sockets 90 are either three-pole or five-pole sockets, and the number of sleeves is adapted to the number of sockets 90.

[0084] In this embodiment, the upper cover 417 of the module base 4 passes through the slide groove 10. Since the L-pole socket 411, N-pole socket 412, and ground socket 413 are arranged in a straight line along the sliding direction of the socket module 4, i.e., the L-pole socket 411, N-pole socket 412, and ground socket 413 are arranged in a straight line along the direction of the slide groove 10, the width of the upper cover 417 can be reduced, thereby reducing the design width of the slide groove 10. This avoids the risk of electric shock from users easily inserting their fingers into the slide groove and also reduces the risk of dust entering the slide groove 10 and affecting the socket's performance. Furthermore, when the user needs to use the socket, the socket conversion module 9 is plugged into the socket module 4; when the socket is not needed, the socket conversion module 9 can be removed, allowing for flexible use of the socket.

[0085] In this embodiment, when using the socket, the user plugs the electrical appliance into the socket 90 on the socket conversion module 9 to use electricity. When it is necessary to move the socket module 4, the user can directly slide the top cover 417 of the socket module 4 along the slide groove 10 to move the entire socket module 4, or the user can slide the socket conversion module 9 to move the entire socket module 4.

[0086] The socket provided in this embodiment of the invention features a first guide rail electrically connected to the live wire and a second guide rail electrically connected to the neutral wire. The socket module slides along the first and second guide rails via first and second conductive slip rings, allowing it to move back and forth. Users can adjust the module to a suitable position as needed, improving user convenience and experience. Furthermore, the first and second conductive slip rings are fitted onto the first and second guide rails respectively, ensuring the module is non-removable and safer to use. The large contact area between the slip rings and rails enhances electrical contact stability and improves the socket's reliability. By arranging the L-pole socket, N-pole socket, and ground-pole socket in a straight line along the sliding direction of the socket module, the width of the top cover of the module base can be reduced, thereby reducing the design width of the slide groove. This avoids the risk of electric shock caused by users' fingers easily sticking into the slide groove, and also reduces the risk of dust entering the slide groove and affecting the performance of the socket.

[0087] The embodiments provided above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A socket, characterized in that, include: case; A first guide rail is provided on the housing and electrically connected to the power supply live wire; A second guide rail is provided on the housing and electrically connected to the power neutral wire; A socket module that is movably mounted on the housing and can slide along the first guide rail and the second guide rail; The socket module includes a module base, and a first conductive slip ring, a second conductive slip ring, an L-pole socket, and an N-pole socket respectively disposed on the module base; The module base has an L-pole socket and an N-pole socket on its surface. The first conductive slip ring is sleeved on the first guide rail and slides in contact with the first guide rail. The second conductive slip ring is sleeved on the second guide rail and slides in contact with the second guide rail. The L-pole socket is correspondingly arranged with the L-pole socket and electrically connected to the first conductive slip ring. The N-pole socket is correspondingly arranged with the N-pole socket and electrically connected to the second conductive slip ring.

2. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first conductive slip ring is in elastic contact with the first guide rail, and the second conductive slip ring is in elastic contact with the second guide rail.

3. The socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner walls of the first conductive slip ring and the second conductive slip ring are respectively provided with elastic protrusions; the first conductive slip ring makes elastic contact with the first guide rail through the elastic protrusions thereon, and the second conductive slip ring makes elastic contact with the second guide rail through the elastic protrusions thereon.

4. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The module base includes: Install the lower cover of the first conductive slip ring and the second conductive slip ring; A base that fits with the lower cover; the L-pole sleeve and the N-pole sleeve are mounted on the base; the first conductive slip ring and the second conductive slip ring are disposed between the lower cover and the base; and An upper cover is installed on the base and covers the L-pole socket and the N-pole socket, with the L-pole socket and the N-pole socket formed on the upper cover.

5. The socket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first conductive slip ring and the second conductive slip ring are respectively provided with openings distributed along their axial direction; When the first conductive slip ring and the second conductive slip ring are installed between the lower cover and the base, the lower cover and the base clamp the first conductive slip ring and the second conductive slip ring, so that the opening of the first conductive slip ring is closed and clamps the first guide rail, and the opening of the second conductive slip ring is closed and clamps the second guide rail.

6. The socket according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The socket also includes a third guide rail disposed in the housing and electrically connected to the power ground wire; The surface of the module base is also provided with a ground electrode insertion hole; The socket module also includes: A third conductive slip ring is provided on the module base, and the third conductive slip ring is sleeved on the third guide rail and slides in contact with the third guide rail; A ground electrode sleeve is provided on the module base and is correspondingly arranged with the ground electrode socket. The ground electrode sleeve is electrically connected to the third conductive slip ring.

7. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is provided with sliding grooves distributed along the direction of the first guide rail and the second guide rail. The top of the module base passes through the sliding groove and slides in cooperation with the sliding groove, and the module base can slide freely along the sliding groove.

8. The socket according to claim 7, characterized in that, The socket further includes an inner shell housed within the housing, the inner shell simultaneously surrounding the first guide rail and the second guide rail, so that the first guide rail and the second guide rail are respectively isolated from the slide groove.

9. The socket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The L-pole socket, N-pole socket, and ground-pole socket are arranged in a straight line along the sliding direction of the socket module; The socket also includes a socket conversion module that is plugged into the socket module. The socket conversion module includes a housing with a socket, a sleeve disposed inside the housing and corresponding to the socket, and three pins fixed to the housing and respectively disposed corresponding to the L-pole socket, the N-pole socket and the ground-pole socket. The three pins are electrically connected to the corresponding sleeves.

10. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of socket modules is at least two, and each socket module can slide freely along the first guide rail and the second guide rail.

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