Socket with protection function

Abstract

The present invention discloses a socket with a protection function, which includes: a base assembly, a grounding assembly coupled to the base assembly, a first panel disposed on the top of the base assembly, and a cover structure. The first panel at least includes a USB-type port electrically coupled to the base assembly, and the cover structure is detachably coupled to the first panel for covering the USB-type port. The disclosed socket with a protection function can prevent particulate matter from entering the jacks of the socket, improving the safety and service life of the socket during use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of household circuits, and particularly to a socket with a protection function. Background Art

[0002] With the increasing popularity of household appliances, people pay more and more attention to the safety of using household appliances. However, the existing socket charging ports generally do not have safety protection functions, and when not in use, dust and other particles are likely to enter the socket charging ports, resulting in reduced service life of the socket and prone to short circuits, thus damaging the electrical equipment electrically connected thereto.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a socket with a protection function that is convenient to install and has obvious economic benefits. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a socket with a protection function, which includes:

[0005] A base assembly;

[0006] A grounding assembly, coupled to the base assembly;

[0007] A first panel, disposed on the top of the base assembly and including at least a USB-type port electrically coupled to the base assembly; and

[0008] A cover structure, removably coupled to the first panel for covering the USB-type port.

[0009] In one embodiment, the socket further includes:

[0010] A second panel, removably disposed on the top of the first panel, wherein when the second panel is disposed on the top of the first panel, the cover structure is removably coupled to the second panel to cover the USB-type port.

[0011] In one embodiment, the USB-type port includes at least one or more of a USB Type-A port and a USB Type-C port.

[0012] In one embodiment, the cover structure includes:

[0013] A face cover for covering the USB-type port;

[0014] A rotating shaft, disposed on the first side of the face cover, and the rotating shaft couples the face cover to the first panel or the second panel; and

[0015] The buckle is provided on the second side of the face cover different from the first side, and is used to cooperate with the first panel or the second panel to fix the face cover to the first panel or the second panel.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first panel further includes:

[0017] A first opening groove, in which a first opening corresponding to the USB-type port is provided; and

[0018] A first locking member, provided on one side of the first opening groove;

[0019] Wherein, the shape of the first opening groove is complementary to the shape of the face cover, and the other side of the first opening groove is coupled to the rotating shaft. When the cover structure covers the USB-type port, the buckle is fixedly engaged with the first locking member.

[0020] In one embodiment, the second panel further includes:

[0021] A second opening groove, in which a second opening corresponding to the USB Type-A port and / or a third opening corresponding to the USB Type-C port are provided; and

[0022] A second locking member, provided on one side of the second opening groove;

[0023] Wherein, the shape of the second opening groove is complementary to the shape of the face cover, and the other side of the second opening groove is coupled to the rotating shaft. When the cover structure covers the USB-type port, the buckle is fixedly engaged with the second locking member.

[0024] In one embodiment, the cover structure includes:

[0025] A face cover, used to cover the USB-type port; and

[0026] A pair of sliding rails, respectively provided on both sides of the face cover;

[0027] Wherein, the face cover is slidably arranged on the first panel or the second panel via the sliding rails.

[0028] In one embodiment, the first panel further includes:

[0029] A first opening groove, in which a first opening corresponding to the USB-type port is provided; and

[0030] A pair of first sliders, provided on both sides of the first opening groove;

[0031] Wherein, the shape of the first opening groove is complementary to the shape of the face cover, and when the cover structure covers the USB - type port, the first opening groove is coupled to the face cover through the cooperation of the pair of sliding rails and the pair of first sliders.

[0032] In one embodiment, the second panel further includes:

[0033] A second opening groove, in which a second opening corresponding to the USB - type A port and / or a third opening corresponding to the USB - type C port are provided;

[0034] A pair of second sliders, arranged on both sides of the second opening groove;

[0035] Wherein, the shape of the second opening groove is complementary to the shape of the face cover, and when the cover structure covers the USB - type port, the second opening groove is coupled to the face cover through the cooperation of the pair of sliding rails and the pair of second sliders.

[0036] In one embodiment, the socket includes a plurality of cover structures, and each cover structure is used to detachably cover one of the USB - type A port or the USB - type C port.

[0037] In one embodiment, each cover structure includes:

[0038] A face cover, used to cover one of the USB - type A port or the USB - type C port; and

[0039] A slider, arranged on one side of the face cover;

[0040] Wherein, the face cover is slidably arranged on the first panel or the second panel through the slider.

[0041] In one embodiment, the first panel further includes:

[0042] A plurality of first opening grooves, in each of which a first opening corresponding to the USB - type port is provided;

[0043] A plurality of first sliding channels, each of which is arranged on one side of the corresponding first opening groove;

[0044] Wherein, the shape of each first opening groove is complementary to the shape of the corresponding face cover, and when the cover structure covers the corresponding USB - type port, the corresponding first opening groove is coupled to the face cover through the cooperation of the slider and the first sliding channel.

[0045] In one embodiment, the second panel further includes:

[0046] A plurality of second opening grooves, in each of the second opening grooves, a second opening corresponding to the USB Type-A port or a third opening corresponding to the USB Type-C port is provided;

[0047] A plurality of second sliding grooves, each of the second sliding grooves is provided on one side of the corresponding second opening groove;

[0048] Wherein, the shape of each of the second opening grooves is complementary to the shape of the corresponding face cover, and when the cover structure covers the USB Type-A port or the USB Type-C port, the corresponding second opening groove is coupled to the face cover through the cooperation of the slider and the second sliding groove.

[0049] According to the socket with a protection function disclosed in the present invention, a protection structure is provided for the USB type port of the socket. When a certain USB type port of the socket is idle, it can block dust and other particulate matters from entering, which can improve the service life of the socket on the one hand and ensure the use safety of the socket on the other hand, preventing the occurrence of faults such as short circuits. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0050] The embodiments are illustrated and explained with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are used to illustrate the basic principles and thus only show the aspects necessary for understanding the basic principles. These drawings are not to scale. In the drawings, the same reference numerals denote similar features.

[0051] Figures 1a - 1c Shows a schematic structural diagram of a first embodiment of a socket with a protection function according to the present invention;

[0052] Figure 2a Shows a schematic structural diagram of a second embodiment of a socket with a protection function according to the present invention;

[0053] Figure 2b Shows Figure 2a A partial enlarged view of the second exemplary socket shown;

[0054] Figure 2c Shows a schematic structural diagram of a second embodiment of a socket with a protection function according to the present invention; and

[0055] Figure 3a 、 Figure 3b Shows a schematic structural diagram of a third embodiment of a socket with a protection function according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0056] In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference will be made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of the present invention. The accompanying drawings illustrate, by way of example, specific embodiments capable of implementing the present invention. The exemplary embodiments are not intended to exhaust all embodiments according to the present invention. It will be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural or logical modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the following detailed description is not restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

[0057] Embodiments of the present disclosure mainly focus on the following technical problems: when the existing socket is not in use, dust and other particulate matters are likely to fall into the jacks of the socket, which not only affects the service life of the socket but also easily causes short circuits.

[0058] To solve the above problems, the present invention implements a socket with a protection function, which includes a base assembly, a grounding assembly coupled to the base assembly, a first panel disposed on the top of the base assembly, and a cover structure. The first panel includes at least USB type ports electrically coupled to the base assembly, and the cover structure is detachably coupled to the first panel for covering the USB type ports.

[0059] Embodiment 1

[0060] As Figures 1a - 1c shown, this embodiment discloses a first exemplary socket, which includes: a base assembly 4, a grounding assembly 5 coupled to the base assembly 4, a first panel 3, a second panel 2, and a cover structure. In this embodiment, the first panel 3 is disposed on the top of the base assembly 4 and includes at least a USB type A port 401 and a USB type C port 402 electrically coupled to the base assembly 4. The second panel 2 is disposed on the top of the first panel 3, and the cover structure detachably covers the USB type A port 401 and the USB type C port 402.

[0061] In this embodiment, the cover structure is detachably disposed in the second panel 2 or the first panel 3.

[0062] As Figures 1a - 1c shown, the cover structure includes: a face cover 1, one or more rotating shafts 101, and a buckle 102. Among them, the face cover 1 is used to cover the USB type A port 401 and the USB type C port 402; the rotating shaft 101 is disposed on the first side of the face cover 1, and the rotating shaft 101 rotatably couples the face cover 1 to the second panel 2; the buckle 102 is disposed on the second side of the face cover 1 different from the first side for cooperating with the second panel 2 to fix the face cover 1 to the second panel 2.

[0063] In this embodiment, the first panel 3 includes a first opening slot 301 and a first locking member (not shown in the figure) disposed on one side of the first opening slot 301. Among them, a first opening 302 corresponding to the USB Type-A port 401 or the USB Type-C port 402 is provided in the first opening slot 301; in this embodiment, three first openings 302 with the same size are included. The design of the disclosed first panel 3 can reduce the process requirements for the first opening to achieve the setting of different USB-type ports.

[0064] In this embodiment, the second panel 2 includes: a second opening slot 201 and a second locking member 202 disposed on one side of the second opening slot 201. Among them, a second opening 203 corresponding to the USB Type-A port 401 and / or a third opening 204 corresponding to the USB Type-C port 402 are provided in the second opening slot 201.

[0065] In this embodiment, the shape of the second opening slot 201 is complementary to the shape of the face cover 1, and the other side of the second opening slot 201 is coupled to the rotating shaft 101. When the cover structure covers the USB Type-A port 401 and the USB Type-C port 402, the buckle 102 and the second locking member 202 are fixedly engaged.

[0066] In actual use, when it is necessary to use the USB Type-A port 401 and / or the USB Type-C port 402, rotate and open the face cover 1, and then the above-mentioned USB-type ports can be used; after use, utilize the cooperation between the rotating shaft 101 and the second opening slot 201 to mate the face cover 1 with the second opening slot 201, and with the aid of the fixed cooperation between the buckle 102 and the second locking member 202, the face cover 1 is fixed within the second panel 2, thereby preventing dust, metal particles, etc. from entering the above-mentioned USB-type ports.

[0067] In the present invention, in the absence of the second panel 2, the shape of the first opening slot 301 is complementary to the shape of the face cover 1, and the other side of the first opening slot 301 is coupled to the rotating shaft 101. When the cover structure covers the USB Type-A port 401 and the USB Type-C port 402, the buckle is fixedly engaged with the first locking member.

[0068] In actual user use, the second panel can be configured or not configured to flexibly implement the functions of the disclosed socket.

[0069] Embodiment 2

[0070] As Figures 2a - 2cAs shown, this embodiment discloses a second exemplary socket, which includes: a base assembly 4, a grounding assembly 5 coupled to the base assembly 4, a first panel 3, a second panel 2, and a cover structure. In this embodiment, the descriptions of the base assembly 4, the grounding assembly 5, the first panel 3, the second panel 2, and the cover structure are similar to those of the socket disclosed in Embodiment 1, and will not be elaborated here.

[0071] As Figures 2a - 2c shown, the cover structure includes: a face cover 1 and a pair of slide rails 103. Among them, the face cover 1 is used to cover the USB Type-A port 401 and the USB Type-C port 402; a pair of slide rails 103 are respectively arranged on both sides of the face cover 1; so that the face cover 1 is slidably arranged on the second panel 2 or the first panel 3 via a pair of slide rails 103.

[0072] In this embodiment, the first panel 3 includes: a first opening groove (not shown) and a pair of first sliders (not shown) arranged on both sides of the first opening groove. Among them, a first opening (not shown) corresponding to the USB-type port is arranged in the first opening groove. Specifically, the shape of the first opening groove is complementary to the shape of the face cover 1, and when the cover structure covers the USB-type port, the first opening groove is coupled to the face cover 1 through the cooperation of a pair of slide rails and a pair of first sliders.

[0073] When the user does not need the second panel 2, the cover structure is directly coupled to the first opening groove of the first panel 3 to realize the use of the socket and play a role in dust prevention.

[0074] In this embodiment, the second panel 2 includes: a second opening groove 201 and a pair of second sliders 205 arranged on both sides of the second opening groove 201. A second opening 203 corresponding to the USB Type-A port 401 and / or two third openings 204 corresponding to the USB Type-C port 402 are arranged in the second opening groove 201.

[0075] In this embodiment, the shape of the second opening groove 201 is complementary to the shape of the face cover 1, and when the cover structure covers the USB Type-A port 401 and the USB Type-C port 402, the second opening groove 201 is coupled to the face cover 1 through the cooperation of a pair of slide rails 103 and a pair of second sliders 205.

[0076] In actual use, when it is necessary to use the USB Type-A port and / or the USB Type-C port, the face cover 1 is slid open through the cooperation of a pair of slide rails 103 and a pair of sliders 205, and then the above-mentioned USB-type ports can be used; after use, the slide rails 103 and the second sliders 205 are used again to cooperate the face cover 1 with the second opening groove 201, so that the face cover 1 is fixed in the second panel 2, thereby preventing dust, metal particles, etc. from entering the above-mentioned USB-type ports.

[0077] Embodiment 3

[0078] As Figure 3a 、 Figure 3b shown, this embodiment discloses a third exemplary socket, which includes: a base assembly 4, a grounding assembly 5 coupled to the base assembly 4, a first panel 3, a second panel 2, and a plurality of cover structures. In this embodiment, the descriptions of the base assembly 4, the grounding assembly 5, the first panel 3, the second panel 2, and the plurality of cover structures are similar to those of the sockets disclosed in Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2, and will not be elaborated here. In this embodiment, each cover structure is used to removably cover one of the USB Type-A ports or USB Type-C ports.

[0079] As Figure 3a 、 Figure 3b shown, each cover structure includes: a face cover 1 and a slider 104. Among them, the face cover 1 is used to cover one of the USB Type-A port 401 or USB Type-C port 402; the slider 104 is disposed on one side of the face cover 1; so that the face cover 1 is slidably disposed on the second panel 2 or the first panel 3 via the slider 104.

[0080] In this embodiment, the first panel 3 includes: a plurality of first opening slots (not shown) and a plurality of first sliding tracks (not shown). A first opening corresponding to a USB-type port is provided in each first opening slot, and each sliding track is disposed on one side of the corresponding first opening slot. The shape of each first opening slot is complementary to the shape of the corresponding face cover 1, and when the cover structure covers the corresponding USB-type port, the corresponding first opening slot is coupled to the face cover 1 through the cooperation of the slider 104 and the first sliding track.

[0081] In this embodiment, the second panel 2 includes: a plurality of second opening slots 201 and a second sliding track 206 disposed on one side of the second opening slot 201. Among them, a second opening 203 corresponding to the USB Type-A port 401 or a third opening 204 corresponding to the USB Type-C port 402 is provided in each second opening slot 201.

[0082] In this embodiment, the shape of the second opening slot 201 is complementary to the shape of the face cover 1, and when the cover structure covers the USB Type-A port 401 or the USB Type-C port 402, the second opening slot 201 is coupled to the face cover 1 through the cooperation of the slider 104 and the second sliding track 206.

[0083] Compared with Embodiment 1 and 2, the socket disclosed in this embodiment has a plurality of cover structures, and each cover structure is only used to cover one USB-type port. Thus, one or more cover structures can be used more flexibly to realize the application of one or more USB-type ports respectively.

[0084] The socket with a protection function disclosed in this embodiment can, on the one hand, prevent dust, metal particles, etc. from entering the jacks of the socket, improving the service life of the socket, and on the other hand, prevent short - circuit phenomena caused by metal objects falling into the jacks, thereby improving the safety of electrical appliance use.

[0085] Therefore, although the present invention has been described with reference to specific examples, which are merely illustrative and not restrictive of the present invention, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that changes, additions, or deletions can be made to the disclosed embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A socket with a protection function, characterized in that, The socket includes: A base assembly; A grounding assembly coupled to the base assembly; A first panel disposed on top of the base assembly and including at least USB-type ports electrically coupled to the base assembly. The USB-type ports include at least a USB Type-A port and a USB Type-C port. The first panel further includes a first opening slot in which at least two first openings corresponding to the USB-type ports are provided. The first openings are common openings for the USB Type-A port and the USB Type-C port; A cover structure detachably coupled to the first panel for covering the USB-type ports; and A second panel detachably disposed on top of the first panel. When the second panel is disposed on top of the first panel, the cover structure is detachably coupled to the second panel to cover the USB-type ports. The second panel further includes a second opening slot in which a second opening corresponding to the USB Type-A port and a third opening corresponding to the USB Type-C port are provided.

2. The socket with a protection function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover structure includes: A face cover for covering the USB-type ports; A rotating shaft disposed on a first side of the face cover, the rotating shaft coupling the face cover to the first panel or the second panel; and A buckle disposed on a second side of the face cover different from the first side for cooperating with the first panel or the second panel to fix the face cover to the first panel or the second panel.

3. The socket with a protection function according to claim 2, wherein The first panel further includes: A first locking member disposed on one side of the first opening slot; Wherein, the shape of the first opening slot is complementary to the shape of the face cover, and the other side of the first opening slot is coupled to the rotating shaft. When the cover structure covers the USB-type ports, the buckle is fixedly engaged with the first locking member.

4. The socket with a protection function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second panel further includes: A second locking member disposed on one side of the second opening slot; Wherein, the shape of the second opening slot is complementary to the shape of the face cover, and the other side of the second opening slot is coupled to the rotating shaft. When the cover structure covers the USB-type ports, the buckle is fixedly engaged with the second locking member.

5. The socket with a protection function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover structure includes: A face cover for covering the USB-type ports; and A pair of slide rails respectively disposed on both sides of the face cover; Wherein, the face cover is slidably disposed on the first panel or the second panel via the slide rails.

6. The socket with a protection function according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first panel further includes: A first opening slot in which a first opening corresponding to the USB-type ports is provided; and A pair of first sliders disposed on both sides of the first opening slot; Wherein, the shape of the first opening slot is complementary to the shape of the face cover, and when the cover structure covers the USB-type ports, the first opening slot is coupled to the face cover through the cooperation of the pair of slide rails and the pair of first sliders.

7. The socket with a protection function according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second panel further includes: A second opening groove, in which a second opening corresponding to the USB Type-A port and / or a third opening corresponding to the USB Type-C port are provided; A pair of second sliders, disposed on both sides of the second opening groove; Wherein, the shape of the second opening groove is complementary to the shape of the face cover, and when the cover structure covers the USB type port, the second opening groove is coupled to the face cover through the cooperation of the pair of slide rails and the pair of second sliders.

8. The socket with a protection function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The socket includes a plurality of cover structures, each of which is used to detachably cover one of the USB Type-A port or the USB Type-C port.

9. The socket with a protection function according to claim 8, wherein, Each of the cover structures includes: A face cover for covering one of the USB Type-A port or the USB Type-C port; and A slider disposed on one side of the face cover; Wherein, the face cover is slidably disposed on the first panel or the second panel through the slider.

10. The socket with a protection function according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first panel further includes: A plurality of first opening grooves, in each of which a first opening corresponding to the USB type port is provided; A plurality of first slideways, each of which is disposed on one side of the corresponding first opening groove; Wherein, the shape of each first opening groove is complementary to the shape of the corresponding face cover, and when the cover structure covers the corresponding USB type port, the corresponding first opening groove is coupled to the face cover through the cooperation of the slider and the first slideway.

11. The socket with a protection function according to claim 9, wherein, The second panel further includes: A plurality of second opening grooves, in each of which a second opening corresponding to the USB Type-A port or a third opening corresponding to the USB Type-C port is provided; A plurality of second slideways, each of which is disposed on one side of the corresponding second opening groove; Wherein, the shape of each second opening groove is complementary to the shape of the corresponding face cover, and when the cover structure covers the USB Type-A port or the USB Type-C port, the corresponding second opening groove is coupled to the face cover through the cooperation of the slider and the second slideway.

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