Decorative panels and wiring devices

Abstract

The present invention provides a decorative panel that can be used for switches and sockets. The switch formed by the decorative panel has a small size restriction on the operating handle, and when performing a reversing operation, the internal structure is less exposed to the user's field of vision. The decorative panel includes a pair of first frames extending along a first direction; a pair of second frames extending along a second direction orthogonal to the first direction; a first baffle disposed on the front of the decorative panel, extending along the first direction and spanning between the pair of second frames, with the outer side of the first baffle connected to the first frame; a first groove, the inner side of the first baffle opposite the outer side of the first baffle constituting a groove of the first groove, the first groove being disposed through the decorative panel along the first direction; and a pair of second baffles adjacent to the second frames, disposed oppositely on either side of the first groove along the first direction, the second baffles extending along the second direction, and a gap between the end of the second baffle and the inner side of the first baffle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of wiring devices, and more particularly, to a decorative panel and a wiring device having the decorative panel. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, the panel parts of sockets and switches are often not universal, and manufacturers often need to independently design and produce decorative panels and panel bodies for sockets and switches, resulting in additional costs in the design, production, and assembly processes.

[0003] The process of creating universal socket and switch panels presents numerous structural design challenges. For example, for aesthetic reasons, the internal structure of the socket and switch should be minimized from direct exposure to the user's field of view after assembly. However, the assembled switch requires reversing, typically using an operating handle to perform a seesaw motion that raises and lowers the two ends. To ensure stable seesaw motion, obstacles should generally be avoided within the operating handle's seesaw motion trajectory to prevent obstruction.

[0004] Existing switches usually use a decorative panel arranged on the side of the operating handle closer to the user to fully surround the operating handle, which not only serves as a decoration but also limits the position of the operating handle so that it can perform switching operations within the range surrounded by the decorative panel.

[0005] Furthermore, to secure the decorative panel, it is typically provided with a snap-fit ​​structure to secure it to the panel body. To ensure both the strength of the snap-fit ​​and the strength of the decorative panel itself, the width of the decorative panel surrounding the operating handle in the prior art should not be too narrow, which limits the size of the operating handle. Given that the overall size of the socket and switch is constrained by national standards, a reasonable increase in the size of the operating handle can not only improve the aesthetics of the switch but also make it easier for users to find and press the operating handle in dark environments.

[0006] Therefore, how to ensure the versatility of the decorative panel while reducing the size restrictions on the operating handle of the switch to which it is applicable, while at the same time preventing the internal structure of the switch from being exposed to the user's line of sight when performing the reversing operation, is one of the urgent problems to be solved by those skilled in the art.

[0007] Furthermore, the decorative panel of existing sockets completely surrounds the socket panel, which is secured by ribs and claws located above and below. Accordingly, the socket panel's removable portion is located on its lower end. This socket panel structure is difficult to adapt to decorative panels with greater versatility, and can only be removed from one side, making disassembly inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0008] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, the present invention provides a decorative panel, which can be combined with an adaptive socket panel body, socket panel, etc. to form a socket, and can also be combined with an adaptive switch panel body, operating handle, etc. to form a switch. The combined switch has less restriction on the size of the operating handle, and when performing the reversing operation, the internal structure is less exposed to the user's field of view.

[0009] The decorative panel includes a pair of first frames extending along a first direction; a pair of second frames extending along a second direction orthogonal to the first direction; a first baffle arranged on the front side of the decorative panel, extending along the first direction and erected between the pair of second frames, the outer side of the first baffle being connected to the first frame; a first groove body, the inner side of the first baffle opposite to the outer side of the first baffle constituting a groove of the first groove body, the first groove body being arranged through the decorative panel along the first direction; a pair of second baffles, adjacent to the second frames, relatively arranged on both sides of the first groove body along the first direction, the second baffle extending along the second direction, and a gap between the end of the second baffle and the inner side of the first baffle.

[0010] With this structure, the first slot can accommodate both a switch operating handle and a socket faceplate, allowing the decorative panel to be used with both switch- and socket-type wiring devices. Furthermore, when assembled with the operating handle or socket faceplate, the front surface of the decorative panel is shielded by the first baffle and the corresponding operating handle or socket faceplate. The upper and lower ends of the operating handle or socket faceplate abut or abut the inner side of the first baffle, reducing gaps between components on the front of the wiring device and ensuring that the front of the internal components is effectively shielded. On the sides of the wiring device, a pair of second baffles shield the internal components from the side when the decorative panel is used as a switch. Even during switching operations, the internal components are not easily exposed to the user. Furthermore, the first slot, extending along the first direction through the decorative panel, can accommodate larger operating handles, improving the appearance and making it easier for the user to find and press the operating handle in dark environments.

[0011] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the decorative panel further includes: a second groove body, which is opened on the back side of the decorative panel, and the side walls of the second groove body are the first frame and the second frame.

[0012] The second groove body defined by the first frame and the second frame for accommodating the panel body can accommodate a panel body that is larger in size than the operating handle, so that an enclosing groove extending along the first direction for accommodating a first enclosing frame embedded and installed in the notch can be opened on the switch panel body at a position corresponding to the notch to adapt to the assembly of the switch.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first baffle forms the bottom of the second groove. The first baffle of the decorative panel forms the bottom of the second groove, which not only provides a shielding and beautifying effect, but also provides support for the socket panel body, preventing the socket panel body from slipping off the decorative panel.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the decorative panel further includes decorative panel claws disposed on the first frame. By locating the decorative panel claws on the first frame, the second frame of the decorative panel is freed from the primary stress of the clamping and fixing, thereby allowing the second frame to be made thinner. The ends of the operating handle can be flush with the outer edges of the wiring device, rather than being enclosed within the decorative panel. This effectively reduces the size restrictions imposed by the decorative panel on the operating handle, making the operating handle more like a "full-face handle." This not only improves the aesthetics of the structure, but also makes the larger operating handle easier for the user to navigate and control in dark environments.

[0015] The present invention also provides a wiring device with a decorative panel.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the wiring device is a switch, which further includes an operating handle that fits into the first slot. The operating handle, which fits into the first slot, projects relatively low from the surface of the wiring device. This reduced protrusion further enhances the aesthetics of the switch and reduces the risk of accidental activation.

[0017] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the operating handle has a first enclosing frame extending along the first direction and a second enclosing frame extending along the second direction. The first enclosing frame is embedded in the notch, and the second enclosing frame is arranged on the outside of the second baffle. Since the second enclosing frame is surrounded by the outside of the second baffle, the user can observe the overall appearance of the operating handle when the assembly is completed, which is more beautiful and easier to replace. When the operating handle performs a seesaw motion, the second baffle inside it can serve as a shield for the internal structure of the wiring device, thereby improving the aesthetics of the product. At the same time, the second baffle extends along the second direction, and its plate surface is parallel to the second frame, which can serve as a reinforcement structure of the second frame, thereby improving the stability of the structure. In addition, the notch and the second baffle can effectively limit the installation position of the operating handle from two dimensions, thereby improving the stability of the operating handle movement.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the operating handle is rotatably mounted by a fixed connection between the operating handle and the reversing handle. Mounting the operating handle by a fixed connection between the operating handle and the reversing handle allows for greater freedom in structural design of other components (particularly the universal design of the decorative panel).

[0019] The present invention also provides a socket panel that can be adapted to the universal decorative panel provided by the present invention, installed in a first slot that penetrates along a first direction on the decorative panel, and can be easily removed from the socket panel body after assembly is completed.

[0020] The socket panel provided by the present invention can be detachably connected to the socket panel body by means of a clamping claw. The detachable position of the socket panel in the assembled state is located at at least one end portion of the socket panel along the width direction. The clamping claw is arranged close to the end portion and includes: a cantilever protruding from the back side of the socket panel; a snap-fit ​​piece connected to the cantilever, the snap-fit ​​piece having a snap-fit ​​surface for snapping and fixing with the socket panel body, and the snap-fit ​​surface is located on the side of the cantilever away from the end portion.

[0021] Since the clamping surface is arranged on the side of the cantilever away from the first end, and the first claw is arranged close to the end of the socket panel, when the disassembly action is performed at the detachable position on the first end, the socket panel can be elastically deformed to bend outward by pulling or prying the disassembly position outward, and the clamping surface on the first claw is driven to disengage from the socket panel body, thereby conveniently completing the disassembly of the socket panel.

[0022] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the detachable positions of the assembled socket panel are located at the two ends of the socket panel along the width direction. Both ends of the socket panel along the width direction can be detached, making disassembly more convenient.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the two ends include a first end and a second end, and the claws include a first claw and a second claw, with the first claw being located near the first end and the second claw being located near the second end. The two sets of claws arranged opposite each other can provide a more stable fixation and prevent the socket panel from shaking.

[0024] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, there are two first clamping claws and two second clamping claws. Specifically, the configuration of two first clamping claws and two second clamping claws can take into account both the convenience of disassembly and the stability of clamping and fixing.

[0025] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the distance between the two first claws is greater than the distance between the two second claws. The two sets of claws with different distances can prevent the socket panel from being installed upside down, playing a fool-proof role.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the distance between the two second claws is greater than 40 mm. By setting the distance between both the first and second claws to be greater than 40 mm, the claws on the same side can be separated as much as possible, further improving the stability of the fixation while leaving more space for the slots on the socket panel body.

[0027] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the clamping member is a triangular hook, which can improve the stability of the clamping fixation and prevent shaking.

[0028] The invention also provides a socket with a socket panel.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the socket further comprises a socket panel body, which is generally rectangular and has slots that engage with the claws. Securing the socket panel to the panel body, rather than the decorative panel, allows for greater design flexibility for the decorative panel, thereby improving its versatility. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram (isometric diagram) of a decorative panel in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 — Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a decorative panel in an embodiment (side view);

[0032] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the assembly of the decorative panel and the socket panel body in the embodiment (exploded view);

[0033] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the assembly of the switch in the embodiment (exploded view);

[0034] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of an operating handle in an embodiment;

[0035] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a partial assembly structure of a switch in an embodiment;

[0036] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the assembly of the socket in the embodiment (exploded view);

[0037] Figure 10 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the assembly of the socket in an embodiment (side view);

[0038] Figure 11 yes Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a socket panel in an embodiment;

[0039] Figure 12 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the back structure of the socket panel in the embodiment (back view);

[0040] Figure 13 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​structure between the socket panel and the socket panel body in the socket assembly in an embodiment.

[0041] Description of the drawings: 1. Decorative panel, 100. First frame, 101. Second frame, 102. First baffle, 102a. Outer side of first baffle, 102b. Inner side of first baffle, 104. Second baffle, 106. Decorative panel claw, 108. Notch, 110. First slot, 112. Second slot; 2. Switch panel body, 202. Enclosed slot, 206. Engaging structure; 3. Operating handle, 300, substrate, 302, first enclosing frame, 304, second enclosing frame, 306, snap-fitting portion; 4, socket panel body, 404, slot, 406, snap-fitting structure, 5, socket panel, 502a, first end portion, 502b, second end portion, 504, claw, 504a, first claw, 504b, second claw, 506, cantilever, 508, snap-fitting member, 510, snap-fitting surface, 6, reversing handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] Below, with reference to the attached Figure 1 The preferred embodiment of the present invention will be briefly described. However, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and various embodiments can be adopted within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention.

[0043] Decorative panels

[0044] refer to Figure 1 This embodiment first provides a decorative panel 1. The decorative panel 1 is generally rectangular and includes a pair of first frames 100 and a pair of second frames 101. The first frames 100 extend along a width direction (a first direction), and the second frames 101 extend along a height direction (a second direction). The first and second directions are orthogonal to each other. The rectangular decorative panel 1 can be placed around the panel body, shielding the internal structure of a wiring device from both the front and side surfaces.

[0045] Herein, the “front” refers to the side of the decorative panel 1 or other structure or component facing the user when the installation is complete, and the “back” refers to the side of the decorative panel 1 or other structure or component facing away from the user when the installation is complete.

[0046] To shield the internal structure of the wiring fixture from the front, the decorative panel 1 provided in this embodiment further includes a pair of first baffles 102, disposed on the front of the decorative panel 1. The two first baffles 102 extend transversely across the upper and lower ends of the decorative panel 1, respectively. Each first baffle 102 extends along a first direction and is positioned between a pair of second frames 101. Both ends along the first direction are connected to the second frames 101, and the outer sides 102a of the first baffles are connected to the first frames 100. When assembled, the front surfaces of the first baffles 102 constitute a portion of the front surface of the wiring fixture, thereby shielding the internal structure of the wiring fixture.

[0047] In this embodiment, reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The first baffle 102 also forms the bottom of the second slot 112, and the second slot 112 is used to accommodate the panel body (including at least the switch panel body 2 and the socket panel body 4) adapted to be installed with the decorative panel.

[0048] The structure of the second slot 112 is described by taking the process of connecting the decorative panel 1 and the socket panel body 4 as an example. Figure 5 The side walls of the second slot 112 are respectively composed of a pair of first frames 100 and a pair of second frames 101. The socket panel body 4 enters the slot of the second slot 112 from the back of the decorative panel 1. When it is fully entered, the decorative panel claws 106 provided at the slot of the second slot 112 can cooperate with the snap-fit ​​structure 206 on the socket panel body 4 to complete the snap-fit ​​fixation of the socket panel body 4 and the decorative panel 1. When the snap-fit ​​is completed, the pair of first frames 100 and the pair of second frames 101 of the decorative panel 1 respectively cover the four sides of the socket panel body 4, forming a shield for the four walls of the socket panel body 4. The first baffle 102 of the decorative panel 1 constitutes the bottom of the second slot 112, which not only plays a role in shielding and beautifying, but also forms a support for the socket panel body 4 to prevent the socket panel body 4 from slipping off the decorative panel 1.

[0049] In this embodiment, reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 The front of the decorative panel 1 is also provided with a first slot 110, in which the operating handle 3 of the switch or the socket panel 5 of the socket can be installed, so that the decorative panel 1 is suitable for switch-type and socket-type wiring devices respectively.

[0050] Specifically, in order to ensure that the front surface of the decorative panel 1 can be blocked by the first baffle 102 and the corresponding operating handle 3 or socket panel 5 after being assembled with the operating handle 3 or the socket panel 5, in this embodiment, the upper and lower ends of the slot of the first slot body 110 are composed of the inner side 102b of the first baffle, and the operating handle 3 or the socket panel 5 can be installed in the first slot body 110 in a fitting manner. When the installation is completed, the upper and lower ends of the operating handle 3 or the socket panel 5 can respectively abut or abut against the inner side 102b of the first baffle to reduce the gap between the components on the front of the wiring device and ensure that the internal devices are effectively blocked.

[0051] Furthermore, the first baffle 102 extends across the front of the decorative panel 1, and the inner side 102b of the first baffle forms a notch of the first slot 110. That is, the first slot 110 extends through the decorative panel 1 in the first direction, thereby allowing the size of the operating handle 3 or the socket panel 5 installed in the first slot 110 and matching the shape and size of the first slot 110 to be increased. Furthermore, another reason for the aforementioned effect is that, in this embodiment, the decorative panel claws 106 of the decorative panel 1 are disposed at the upper and lower ends of the decorative panel 1, i.e., at the first frame 100, while the left and right frames (the second frame 101) of the decorative panel 1 do not need to bear the primary stress of the clamping fixation. Through the above method, the second frame 101 of the decorative panel provided in this embodiment can be made thinner, and the left and right ends of the operating handle 3 can be flush with the outer edges of the wiring device without being enclosed inside the decorative panel 1, thereby effectively reducing the size restriction of the decorative panel 1 on the operating handle 3, making the operating handle 3 closer to a "full handle". On the one hand, the structure is more beautiful, and on the other hand, the larger operating handle 3 can facilitate users to feel and control in a dark environment.

[0052] The decorative panel provided in this embodiment can be commonly used for switches and sockets.

[0053] switch

[0054] Specifically, refer to Figure 6 The decorative panel 1 can be combined with the switch panel body 2, the operating handle 3 and the reversing handle 6 and other components (other components such as the cover and the terminal are not shown in the figure for the sake of simplicity). Figure 6 ) is assembled into a switch type wiring device.

[0055] The operating handle 3 is rectangular in shape, its outer contour matching the shape of the first slot 110, allowing it to be snugly installed within the first slot 110. When installed, the operating handle 3's ends along the first direction are flush with the second frame 101, and its ends along the second direction abut or abut against the inner side 102b of the first baffle, completely embedded within the first slot 110 of the decorative panel 1. One advantage of embedding the operating handle 3 within the first slot 110 is that it reduces the height of the operating handle 3 protruding from the surface of the wiring fixture. This reduced protrusion further enhances the switch's aesthetics and reduces the risk of accidental activation.

[0056] Continue to refer Figure 6 The operating handle 3 is fixed by being clamped with the reversing handle 6 and connected to the cover of the switch (not shown). The operating handle 3 drives the reversing handle 6 to perform a seesaw motion, thereby controlling the connection and disconnection of the switch.

[0057] When the operating handle 3 is pressed to switch the switch state, the seesaw movement of the operating handle 3 is accompanied by the upper and lower ends of the operating handle 3 rising and falling respectively. The raised operating handle 3 will expose part of the internal structure to the user's field of view, affecting the appearance of the product.

[0058] In this embodiment, the decorative panel 1 is used to accommodate the first groove 110 of the operating handle 3. A second baffle 104 is also provided adjacent to the second frame 101. The second baffles 104 are provided in pairs, and are disposed opposite each other on either side of the first groove 110 along the first direction. Each second baffle 104 extends along the second direction, and a gap 108 is left between its ends (in this embodiment, both ends) along the second direction and the inner side 102b of the corresponding first baffle.

[0059] The operating handle 3 can utilize its own structural characteristics to cooperate with the notch 108 to simultaneously complete the limit of the seesaw movement and shield the internal structure of the wiring device. Figure 7 The operating handle 3 includes a rectangular base plate 300 and an enclosure frame disposed at the outer edge of the base plate 300 and perpendicular to the base plate 300. The enclosure frame includes a first enclosure frame 302 on the upper and lower sides and a second enclosure frame 304 on the left and right sides. In addition, a clamping portion 306 is provided on the base plate 300 for clamping and fixing the reversing handle 6.

[0060] refer to Figure 8Upon assembly, the first enclosing frame 302 of the operating handle 3 will be embedded in the notch 108, while the second enclosing frame 304 will surround the outside of the second baffle 104. The notch 108 has a certain width. This width should not be too narrow to ensure the smoothness of the operating handle 3 during the seesaw movement, but it should not be too wide to provide a certain limit to the operating handle 3. The width of the notch 108 is preferably 1-3 mm. Since the second enclosing frame 304 is disposed outside the second baffle 104, the user can observe the overall appearance of the operating handle 3 upon assembly, which is more aesthetically pleasing and easier to replace.

[0061] When the operating handle 3 performs a seesaw motion, the second baffle 104 inside it can serve as a shield for the internal structure of the wiring device, thereby improving the aesthetics of the product; at the same time, the second baffle 104 extends along the second direction, and its plate surface is parallel to the second frame 101, and can serve as a reinforcement structure of the second frame 101, thereby improving the stability of the structure; in addition, the notch 108 and the second baffle 104 can effectively limit the installation position of the operating handle 3 in two dimensions (the first direction and the second direction), thereby improving the stability of the movement of the operating handle 3.

[0062] In addition, the decorative panel 1 in this embodiment can utilize the second groove 112 opened on the back side thereof to accommodate the panel body. The second groove 112 is defined by the first frame 100 and the second frame 101 of the decorative panel 1, and can accommodate a panel body of relatively large size (relative to the operating handle 3). As a result, an enclosing groove 202 extending along the first direction for accommodating the first enclosing frame 302 embedded and installed in the notch 108 can be opened on the switch panel body 2 at a position corresponding to the notch 108 (see Figure 6 ) to adapt the switch assembly.

[0063] Through the above method, the decorative panel 1 provided in this embodiment can be assembled with the corresponding switch panel body 2, operating handle 3, reversing handle 6 and other components to obtain a switch-type wiring device. The switch-type wiring device not only has an internal structure that is not easily exposed and is more beautiful, but also can provide good support and limitation to the operating handle 3 when performing the switch switching operation, thereby improving the stability of its movement.

[0064] socket

[0065] The decorative panel 1 provided in this embodiment can also be assembled with the matching socket panel body 4 and the socket panel 5 to form a socket type wiring device. Specifically, the assembly relationship between the decorative panel 1, the socket panel body 4, and the socket panel 5 is as follows: Figure 9As shown, similar to the switch-type wiring device, the decorative panel 1 and the socket panel body 4 are fixed by clamping together using the cooperation between the decorative panel claws 106 and the locking structure 406, and the socket panel 5 is fixed to the socket panel body 4 which is in the shape of a rectangular frame as a whole using the claws 504 set on its back.

[0066] refer to Figure 10 In order to improve the safety of the socket and avoid leaving too large a gap in the front area (especially to avoid too large a gap between the inner side 102b of the first baffle of the decorative panel and the upper and lower ends of the socket panel 5, which is not aesthetically pleasing and will reduce safety performance), the socket provided in this embodiment is provided with a reserved detachable position arranged in the width direction of the socket panel 5 (i.e. Figure 11 、 Figure 12 The two ends ( Figure 10 Only the detachable position on one end of the socket panel 5 is shown, and the other detachable position is correspondingly arranged at the end on the other side of the socket panel 5).

[0067] refer to Figure 11 In this embodiment, the back of the socket panel 5 is provided with four claws 504 for clamping and fixing with the socket panel body 4. The four claws 504 are divided into two groups according to their setting positions, including two first claws 504a provided near the first end 502a of the socket panel 5 and two second claws 504b provided near the second end 502b of the socket panel 5. The first end 502a and the second end 502b are respectively the socket panel 5 along the width direction ( Figure 11 At both ends of the socket panel 5 (in the horizontal direction), at the two detachable positions of the socket panel 5, a gap is left between the socket panel 5 and the decorative panel 1 after assembly is completed, and the user can use the gap to pry open the socket panel 5 or use an object to pry open the socket panel 5.

[0068] By providing removable locations at both ends, the socket panel 5 can be easily disassembled from both sides, improving disassembly flexibility. Furthermore, the use of at least two claws 504 on each side for clamping and fixing enhances the stability of the clamping and reduces post-assembly shaking. Specifically, the provision of two first and second claws 504a, 504b, ensures both ease of disassembly and stability of the clamping and fixing.

[0069] refer to Figure 12, the distance H1 between the two first claws 504a on the left side is 40 - 50 mm, preferably 45 - 50 mm, and the distance H2 between the two second claws 504b on the right side is 50 - 60 mm, preferably 50 - 55 mm. Setting the distance H1 between the two first claws 504a different from the distance H2 between the two second claws 504b (H1 < H2) can prevent the socket panel 5 from being installed in the wrong way, achieving an anti-fooling effect, and at the same time can form a more stable fixing structure. Of course, the setting position of the slot 404 on the socket panel body 4 that cooperates with it also needs to be adjusted correspondingly to an asymmetric form; and configuring both the distance H1 between the first claws 504a and the distance H2 between the second claws 504b within the above range greater than 40 mm can separate the claws on the same side as much as possible on the premise of allowing conditions, so as to further improve the fixing stability and at the same time leave more space for the layout of the slot 404 on the socket panel body 4.

[0070] Reference Figure 13 , when the assembly is completed, the claw 504 can cooperate with the slot 404 provided on the socket panel body 4 to complete snap-fitting and fixing. Specifically, the first claw 504a (taking the first claw 504a as an example for illustration, and the second claw 504b is the same) includes a cantilever 506 protruding from the back panel surface of the socket panel 5 and fixedly connected or integrally formed with the panel surface of the socket panel 5, and a snap-fitting member 508 located at the top end of the cantilever 506 and fixedly connected or integrally formed with the cantilever 506. The snap-fitting member 508 protrudes from the cantilever 506 in the direction away from the first end 502a, and the snap-fitting member 508 has a snap-fitting surface 510 for abutting against the slot 404 of the socket panel body 4 during snap-fitting and fixing. The snap-fitting surface 510 is located on the side of the cantilever 5 approach the first end 502a.

[0071] Since the snap-fitting surface 510 is arranged on the side of the cantilever 506 away from the first end 502a, and in this embodiment, the first claw 504a is arranged near the end of the socket panel, therefore, when a disassembly action is performed at the detachable position on the first end 502a, by prying or levering the detachable position outward, the socket panel 5 can be elastically deformed to bend outward (to the right), and the socket panel 5 can be deformed and moved to the position indicated by the dotted line in Figure 13 , which can cause the snap-fitting surface 510 on the first claw 504a to disengage from the slot 404, and the socket panel 5 can be easily removed.

[0072] In this embodiment, the clip 508 is a triangular hook to stably mount the socket panel 5 and prevent shaking. In other embodiments of the present invention, the clip 508 can also be configured as a spherical, U-shaped, or any other suitable shape. In this embodiment, the socket panel 5 is connected to the socket panel body 4 using a cantilever clip connection, but any other suitable clip connection method can also be used.

[0073] Through the above approach, the decorative panel 1 provided in this embodiment can be used universally as a decorative panel 1 for switches and sockets. This enhanced versatility makes it easier for manufacturers to produce and sell decorative panels 1 in a variety of colors, patterns, and text for users to choose from. Users can also make appropriate choices based on their interior decorating needs. For example, after redecorating, they can adjust the style of the decorative panel to suit the final style without having to replace the entire switch or socket. This solution significantly improves the convenience of manufacturing and sales, while also enhancing the user experience and replacement flexibility.

[0074] Correspondingly, the socket panel 5 provided in this embodiment is also easy to disassemble and replace. Similar to the decorative panel 1, the user can easily remove the socket panel 5 and replace it with a socket panel 5 with a new appearance style, thereby improving the flexibility of replacing the socket panel 5 and ensuring that the user can adjust the pattern and color of the socket panel 5 and the decorative panel 1 on the front of the socket to be consistent with the interior decoration style through simple disassembly and replacement.

[0075] Thus far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A decorative panel, characterized in that: include a pair of first borders extending along a first direction; a pair of second frames extending along a second direction orthogonal to the first direction; a first baffle, disposed on the front face of the decorative panel, extending along the first direction and arranged between a pair of the second frames, with an outer side of the first baffle connected to the first frames; a first groove body, wherein the inner side of the first baffle plate opposite to the outer side of the first baffle plate forms a groove opening of the first groove body, and the first groove body is arranged to penetrate the decorative panel along the first direction; A pair of second baffles are adjacent to the second frame and are relatively arranged on both sides of the first slot along the first direction. The second baffles extend along the second direction, and a gap is formed between the end of the second baffle and the inner side of the first baffle.

2. The decorative panel according to claim 1, wherein: The decorative panel further comprises: The second groove body is provided on the back side of the decorative panel, and the side walls of the second groove body are the first frame and the second frame.

3. The decorative panel according to claim 2, wherein: The first baffle is configured as the groove bottom of the second groove body.

4. The decorative panel according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The decorative panel further includes a decorative panel claw, and the decorative panel claw is arranged on the first frame.

5. A wiring device, characterized in that: The wiring device comprises the decorative panel according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The wiring device according to claim 5, wherein The wiring device is a switch, and the switch further comprises: The operating handle is cooperatively installed in the first slot.

7. The wiring device according to claim 6, wherein The operating handle has a first enclosing frame extending along a first direction and a second enclosing frame extending along a second direction. The first enclosing frame is embedded in the notch, and the second enclosing frame is arranged on the outside of the second baffle.

8. The wiring device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein: The operating handle is rotatably mounted by means of a fixed connection between the operating handle and the reversing handle.

9. The wiring device according to claim 5, wherein The wiring device is a socket, and the socket has a socket panel and a socket panel body. The socket panel can be detachably connected to the socket panel body by using claws. The detachable position of the socket panel in the assembled state is located at at least one end of the socket panel along the width direction, and the claw is arranged near the end, including: A cantilever protrudes from the back of the socket panel; A clamping piece is connected to the cantilever, and the clamping piece has a clamping surface for clamping and fixing with the socket panel body, and the clamping surface is located on a side of the cantilever away from the end.

10. The wiring device according to claim 9, wherein The socket panel body is in the shape of a rectangular frame as a whole, and is provided with a card slot for engaging with the card claw.

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