Adapter and track socket

Abstract

This disclosure provides an adapter and a track socket, belonging to the field of socket technology. The adapter includes a socket body and a power receiving body; the power receiving body includes a power receiving shell, a sliding component, a rotating component, and a movable conductive plate; the sliding component is slidably connected to the power receiving shell, and the sliding direction is parallel to the direction in which the power receiving body is inserted into the track; the rotating component includes a rotating shaft and a torsion spring, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the power receiving shell and helically engaged with the sliding component, the torsion spring is looped around the rotating shaft, and one arm abuts against the rotating shaft, and the other arm abuts against the power receiving shell; the movable conductive plate is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is configured to realize the unfolding and retraction of the movable conductive plate relative to the power receiving shell. The adapter provided by this disclosure, through the rotating shaft, drives the movable conductive plate to unfold and retract relative to the power receiving shell, and the movable conductive plate can achieve a long stroke, so that the conductive strip in the track can be hidden in a deeper position on the side wall of the track, and the conductive strip is not easily touched by the user, thereby improving the safety of the track socket.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of socket technology, and more specifically to an adapter and a track socket. Background Technology

[0002] A track socket is a portable socket consisting of a track and an adapter, which can be fitted at different locations on the track to draw power.

[0003] The adapter in the related technology includes a socket body and a power-receiving body. The power-receiving body is used to extend into the interior of the track to draw power. The power-receiving body has exposed contacts that are elastic. During the insertion of the power-receiving body into the track, the contacts first retract under the push of the track opening. Then, when the contacts move into the interior of the track, they automatically pop out and contact the conductive strip on the side wall of the track to draw power from the conductive strip.

[0004] However, the travel distance that the contact piece can achieve through its own elasticity is relatively short. This requires that the distance between the conductive strip and the main body of the power source cannot be too large. In other words, the conductive strip cannot be hidden deep in the side wall of the track. This makes it easy for the conductive strip to be accidentally touched by the user, reducing the safety of the track socket. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This disclosure provides an adapter and a track socket that can solve the technical problems existing in the related art. The technical solutions of the adapter and track socket are as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, an adapter is provided, the adapter including a socket body and a power supply body, the socket body being connected to the power supply body;

[0007] The power-collecting body includes a power-collecting housing, a sliding component, a rotating component, and a moving conductive sheet;

[0008] The sliding component is slidably connected to the power-collecting housing, and the sliding direction is parallel to the direction in which the power-collecting body is inserted into the track;

[0009] The rotating component includes a rotating shaft and a torsion spring. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the power-collecting housing and is helically engaged with the sliding component. The torsion spring is looped around the rotating shaft, with one arm abutting against the rotating shaft and the other arm abutting against the power-collecting housing.

[0010] The movable conductive sheet is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is configured such that when the sliding member slides along the first sliding direction, it rotates along the first rotation direction under the drive of the sliding member, and when the sliding member slides along the second sliding direction, it rotates along the second rotation direction under the drive of the torsion spring, so as to realize the unfolding and retraction of the movable conductive sheet relative to the power-collecting housing.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the outer wall of the shaft has a protruding external helical portion;

[0012] The sliding component has a through hole, and the inner wall of the through hole has a protruding inner spiral portion;

[0013] The outer spiral portion is located in the through hole, and the outer spiral portion is spirally engaged with the inner spiral portion on the first circumferential side, while the outer spiral portion is separated from the inner spiral portion on the second circumferential side.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the outer spiral portion has a first spiral surface on a first side in the circumferential direction;

[0015] The inner spiral portion has a second spiral surface on the first side in the circumferential direction;

[0016] The first helical surface mates with the second helical surface.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the sliding component sequentially includes a slider and a first elastic element along the first sliding direction;

[0018] The sliding element is screwed into the rotating shaft;

[0019] One end of the first elastic member abuts against the inner wall of the power-collecting housing, and the other end abuts against the sliding member, and the first elastic member is in a compressed state.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the slider sequentially includes a push block, a compression spring, and a slider along the first sliding direction;

[0021] The pusher block protrudes from the outside of the power-collecting housing;

[0022] One end of the compression spring abuts against the push block, and the other end abuts against the slider;

[0023] The slider is screwed into the rotating shaft and abuts against the first elastic element.

[0024] In one possible implementation, the sliding component is exposed on the outside of the power-collecting housing, and the track pushes the sliding component to slide as the power-collecting body is inserted into the track.

[0025] In one possible implementation, the power-taking element further includes a locking component;

[0026] The locking component is used to lock the position of the sliding component when the movable conductive sheet is unfolded.

[0027] In one possible implementation, the locking component includes a locking lever, a second elastic element, and an unlocking element;

[0028] The locking rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the power-collecting housing, and the sliding direction of the locking rod intersects with the sliding direction of the sliding component. The locking rod is used to engage with the sliding component.

[0029] One end of the second elastic member near the sliding component abuts against the locking rod, and the other end abuts against the inner wall of the power-collecting housing, and the second elastic member is in a compressed state;

[0030] The unlocking component is connected to the locking rod, and the unlocking component protrudes from the outside of the socket body or the power supply housing, and is used to drive the locking rod to slide away from the sliding component.

[0031] In one possible implementation, the socket body includes a socket housing, a socket sleeve, and a flexible connecting wire;

[0032] The socket is located inside the socket housing;

[0033] One end of the flexible connecting line is connected to the socket, and the other end is connected to the rotating shaft.

[0034] In a second aspect, a track socket is provided, the track socket comprising a track and an adapter as described in any of the first aspects.

[0035] The technical solution provided in this disclosure includes at least the following beneficial effects:

[0036] This disclosure provides an adapter including a socket body and a power-receiving body. The power-receiving body includes a power-receiving housing, a sliding component, a rotating component, and a movable conductive plate. The rotating component includes a shaft and a torsion spring, with the shaft fixedly connected to the movable conductive plate. The shaft, driven by the sliding component and the torsion spring, can cause the movable conductive plate to unfold and retract relative to the power-receiving housing.

[0037] Because the moving conductive sheet unfolds and retracts via a rotating shaft, the moving conductive sheet can achieve a longer stroke. This allows the conductive strip in the track to be hidden deep within the track's side wall, making it less likely for users to accidentally touch the conductive strip and thus improving the safety of the track socket.

[0038] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0039] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure. In the drawings:

[0040] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of a track socket according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0041] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an adapter according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0042] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an adapter according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0043] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an adapter as shown in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0044] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between a sliding component and a rotating component according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0045] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between a sliding component and a rotating component according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0046] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the fit between a rotating shaft and a torsion spring according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0047] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a sliding component according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0048] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of a slider shown in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0049] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of inserting an adapter into a track according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0050] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram illustrating another adapter insertion process in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0051] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an adapter according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0052] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a locking component shown in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0053] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of a locking component shown in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0054] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an electrical connection between a socket and a moving conductive sheet according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0055] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an electrical connection between a socket and a moving conductive sheet, as shown in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0056] Legend

[0057] 01. Track; 011. Conductive strip; 012. Track housing; 013. E-pole conductive socket;

[0058] 02. Adapter;

[0059] 10. Socket body; 11. Gap; 12. Socket housing; 13. Flexible connecting wire;

[0060] 2. Power taking part;

[0061] 21. Power-collecting housing; 211. Mounting part; 212. Guide part; 2120. First housing wall; 2121. Storage slot;

[0062] 22. Sliding component; 221. Sliding element; 2211. Push block; 22111. Push block body; 22112. Operating part; 2212. Compression spring; 2213. Slider; 22130. Through hole; 22131. Inner spiral part; 22132. Second spiral surface; 22133. Second vertical surface; 22134. First guide slope; 222. First elastic element;

[0063] 23. Rotating component; 231. Rotating shaft; 2311. Outer helical part; 2312. First helical surface; 2313. First vertical surface; 2314. Bayonet; 2315. Connecting hole; 232. Torsion spring; 2321. First support arm; 2322. Second support arm.

[0064] 24. Moving conductive sheet;

[0065] 25. Locking component; 251. Locking rod; 2510. Second guide ramp; 252. Second elastic element; 253. Unlocking component;

[0066] 26. E-polar conductive sheet.

[0067] The accompanying drawings have illustrated specific embodiments of this disclosure, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concepts of this disclosure to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0068] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this disclosure clearer, the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0069] like Figure 1 As shown, the track socket is a portable socket, including track 01 and adapter 02. Adapter 02 can be installed at different positions on track 01 to draw power.

[0070] The track 01 includes a conductive strip 011 and a track housing 012. The track housing 012 has an opening for the adapter 02 to be inserted, and the conductive strip 011 is fixed to the housing wall on one or both sides of the opening.

[0071] from Figure 1 As can be seen from the above, by using the adapter 02 provided in this embodiment, the conductive strip 011 can be hidden deep in the side wall of the track housing 012, thereby reducing the possibility of the user accidentally touching the conductive strip 011 and making the track socket highly safe.

[0072] The adapter provided in the embodiments of this disclosure will now be described:

[0073] This disclosure provides an adapter, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the adapter includes a socket body 1 and a power-receiving body 2, with the socket body 1 connected to the power-receiving body 2. The power-receiving body 2 includes a power-receiving housing 21, a sliding component 22, a rotating component 23, and a movable conductive plate 24. The sliding component 22 is slidably connected to the power-receiving housing 21, and the sliding direction is parallel to the direction in which the power-receiving body 2 is inserted into the track. The rotating component 23 is rotatably connected to the power-receiving housing 21, and the rotating component 23 is screwed into the sliding component 22. The movable conductive plate 24 is fixedly connected to the rotating component 23, and the movable conductive plate 24 can be unfolded and retracted relative to the power-receiving housing 21 under the control of the sliding component 22.

[0074] The adapter provided in this embodiment uses a rotating component 23 to drive the movable conductive sheet 24 to unfold and retract relative to the power receiving housing 21, which allows the movable conductive sheet 24 to achieve a longer stroke. Therefore, the conductive strip in the track can be retracted deeper into the side wall of the track, making it less likely for the user to accidentally touch the conductive strip in the track, thus improving the safety of the track socket.

[0075] The following is a more detailed illustrative description of the various components included in the adapter:

[0076] The power-collecting element 2 is used to extend into the interior of the track to collect power. The power-collecting element 2 can also be called an insert or a hanging piece. The power-collecting element 2 includes a power-collecting housing 21, a sliding component 22, a rotating component 23, and a moving conductive plate 24.

[0077] like Figure 2 As shown, the power receiving housing 21 includes a mounting portion 211 and a guide portion 212. The mounting portion 211 is connected to the socket body 1, and the guide portion 212 is connected to the mounting portion 211. The guide portion 212 is used to extend into the interior of the track. When the guide portion 212 extends into the interior of the track, the mounting portion 211 is located outside the track.

[0078] In some examples, such as Figure 2 As shown, a gap 10 is formed between the guide portion 212 and the socket body 1 to accommodate the side wall of the track.

[0079] In other examples, the mounting part 211 is connected to the side of the socket body 1 facing away from the socket, and the guide part 212 is connected to the side of the mounting part 211 away from the socket body 1.

[0080] The movable conductive sheet 24 is located in the guide portion 212 and can be unfolded and retracted relative to the first shell wall 2120 of the guide portion 212. The first shell wall 2120 can be either of the two shell walls opposite the guide portion 212 and the socket body 1. When there are multiple movable conductive sheets 24 (e.g., two), in some examples, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the two movable conductive sheets 24 can be deployed and retracted relative to the two first shell walls 2120 of the guide portion 212, respectively. In other examples, multiple movable conductive sheets 24 can be deployed and retracted relative to the same first shell wall 2120 of the guide portion 212.

[0081] In some examples, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first shell wall 2120 of the guide portion 212 has a receiving groove 2121 for receiving the moving conductive sheet 24. By providing the receiving groove 2121, the moving conductive sheet 24 is more stable when it is in the received state, and the adapter is also more aesthetically pleasing.

[0082] In some examples, when the movable conductive sheet 24 is housed in the receiving groove 2121, the outer surface of the movable conductive sheet 24 is lower than the outer surface of the first shell wall 2120, that is, the movable conductive sheet 24 can be completely housed in the receiving groove 2121. Therefore, during the insertion of the guide portion 212 into the track, the movable conductive sheet 24 will not collide with the track, further improving the reliability of the track socket.

[0083] The number of storage slots 2121 in this embodiment is not limited, and the number of storage slots 2121 is the same as the number of movable conductive sheets 24. In some examples, there are two storage slots 2121. The two storage slots 2121 can be located on the same first shell wall 2120 of the guide portion 212, or they can be located on two different first shell walls 2120 of the guide portion 212 (e.g., Figure 2 (As shown).

[0084] The sliding component 22 and the rotating component 23 are screwed together, so that when the sliding component 22 slides along the rotating component 23, the rotating component 23 will rotate. This screw-like connection can also be referred to as a screw drive connection or the formation of a screw pair.

[0085] In some examples, the sliding component 22 and the rotating component 23 can be a unidirectional helical fit.

[0086] The unidirectional helical engagement refers to the following: when the sliding component 22 slides along the first sliding direction, it drives the rotating component 23 to rotate along the first rotation direction. When the sliding component 22 slides along the second sliding direction, it does not drive the rotating component 23 to rotate. In this case, other methods are needed to make the rotating component 23 rotate along the second rotation direction to achieve bidirectional rotation of the rotating component 23, thereby enabling the unfolding and retraction of the moving conductive sheet 24.

[0087] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the rotating component 23 includes a rotating shaft 231 and a torsion spring 232. The rotating shaft 231 is rotatably connected to the power-collecting housing 21, and the rotating shaft 231 is helically engaged with the sliding component 22 (a unidirectional helically engaged). The torsion spring 232 is looped around the rotating shaft 231, with one arm abutting against the rotating shaft 231 and the other arm abutting against the power-collecting housing 21. The movable conductive sheet 24 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 231. The rotating shaft 231 is configured such that when the sliding component 22 slides along a first sliding direction, it rotates along a first rotation direction under the drive of the sliding component 22; and when the sliding component 22 slides along a second sliding direction, it rotates along a second rotation direction under the drive of the torsion spring 232, thereby realizing the unfolding and retraction of the movable conductive sheet 24 relative to the power-collecting housing 21.

[0088] The following is an exemplary description of the specific structure of the helical engagement between the rotating shaft 231 and the sliding component 22:

[0089] In some examples, such as Figure 6 As shown, the outer wall of the rotating shaft 231 has a protruding outer spiral portion 2311. The sliding member 22 has a through hole 22130, and the inner wall of the through hole 22130 has a protruding inner spiral portion 22131. The outer spiral portion 2311 is located in the through hole 22130, and the outer spiral portion 2311 and the inner spiral portion 22131 are spirally engaged on the first circumferential side.

[0090] like Figure 6 As shown, the outer spiral portion 2311 has a first spiral surface 2312 on the first side in the circumferential direction. The inner spiral portion 22131 has a second spiral surface 22132 on the first side in the circumferential direction. The outer spiral portion 2311 is located in the through hole 22130, and the first spiral surface 2312 and the second spiral surface 22132 are engaged.

[0091] When the sliding component 22 slides along the first sliding direction, the second helical surface 22132 pushes the rotating shaft 231 to rotate through the first helical surface 2312.

[0092] In some examples, the outer spiral portion 2311 is separated from the inner spiral portion 22131 on the second circumferential side, so that when the sliding member 22 slides along the second sliding direction, the sliding member 22 does not drive the rotating shaft 231 to rotate along the second rotation direction.

[0093] For example, such as Figure 6 As shown, the outer spiral portion 2311 has a first vertical surface 2313 on the second side in the circumferential direction, and the inner spiral portion 22131 has a second vertical surface 22133 on the second side in the circumferential direction. The first vertical surface 2313 and the second vertical surface 22133 are separate.

[0094] When the sliding component 22 slides along the second sliding direction, the rotating shaft 231 rotates along the second rotation direction under the drive of the torsion spring 232, so that the first helical surface 2312 and the second helical surface 22132 always maintain a close contact. At this time, the sliding component 22 plays the role of controlling the rotation amplitude of the rotating shaft 231.

[0095] The connection method between the torsion spring 232 and the rotating shaft 231 is illustrated below:

[0096] In some examples, such as Figure 7 As shown, the end of the rotating shaft 231 has a bayonet 2314. The torsion spring 232 is looped around the end of the rotating shaft 231, and the first arm 2321 of the torsion spring 232 abuts against the inner wall of the power-collecting housing 21, and the second arm 2322 extends into the interior of the bayonet 2314.

[0097] The number of rotating components 23 is not limited in this embodiment. In some examples, there are two rotating components 23 and two movable conductive sheets 24, and the two rotating shafts 231 are fixedly connected to the two movable conductive sheets 24 respectively. The sliding component 22 is screwed to both rotating shafts 231, so that the sliding component 22 can control the two movable conductive sheets 24 to unfold and retract synchronously.

[0098] It should be noted that the first and second rotation directions of the rotating shaft 231 are opposite directions. One refers to the direction in which the movable conductive sheet 24 unfolds, and the other refers to the direction in which the movable conductive sheet 24 retracts. The first and second rotation directions are relative directions, not absolute directions.

[0099] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the two movable conductive plates 24 are unfolded and retracted relative to the two first shell walls 2120 of the power taking shell 21, so the first rotation direction of the two rotating shafts 231 is the same, and the second rotation direction is also the same.

[0100] For example, if the two movable conductive sheets 24 are unfolded and retracted relative to the same first shell wall 2120 of the power taking housing 21, then the first rotation direction of the two rotating shafts 231 is opposite, and the second rotation direction is also opposite.

[0101] This disclosure does not limit which of the first rotation direction and the second rotation direction refers to the direction in which the movable conductive sheet 24 unfolds. Below, the structure of the sliding member 22 will be described by way of example, taking the first rotation direction as the direction in which the movable conductive sheet 24 unfolds:

[0102] In some examples, such as Figure 8 As shown, the sliding component 22 slides along the first sliding direction ( Figure 8 (In the direction of the middle arrow) it includes a slider 221 and a first elastic member 222. The slider 221 is screwed into the rotating shaft 231. One end of the first elastic member 222 abuts against the inner wall of the power receiving housing 21, and the other end abuts against the slider 221, and the first elastic member 222 is in a compressed state.

[0103] In some examples, the first elastic element 222 can be a compression spring.

[0104] In some examples, there are two first elastic elements 222, which makes the force on the slider 221 more even.

[0105] In some examples, in order to make the first elastic member 222 more stable, mounting posts can be provided on the inner wall of the power receiving housing 21 and at the corresponding positions of the sliding member 221, and the mounting posts extend into the interior of the first elastic member 222.

[0106] The technical solution provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure, by setting a first elastic element 222, allows the sliding member 221 to slide along the second sliding direction automatically when the sliding member 22 is not subjected to external force, thereby causing the rotating shaft 231 to rotate along the second rotation direction and drive the conductive sheet 24 to be stored.

[0107] That is, by setting the first elastic element 222, the moving conductive sheet 24 is always in the retracted state when the sliding component 22 is not subjected to external force, and the possibility of the moving conductive sheet 24 being damaged is greatly reduced.

[0108] In some examples, such as Figure 9 As shown, the slider 221 moves along the first sliding direction ( Figure 9 The components (in the direction of the middle arrow) sequentially include a push block 2211, a compression spring 2212, and a slider 2213. The push block 2211 protrudes from the outside of the power-collecting housing 21. One end of the compression spring 2212 abuts against the push block 2211, and the other end abuts against the slider 2213. The slider 2213 is screwed into the rotating component 23 and abuts against the first elastic element 222.

[0109] In some examples, there can be two push blocks 2211 and two compression springs 2212, which makes the force on the slider 2213 more even and the slider 2213 slides more smoothly along the axis 231.

[0110] In some examples, such as Figure 9 As shown, the push block 2211 includes a main body 22111 and two operating parts 22112. The two operating parts 22112 are connected to both sides of the main body 22111 and are opposite to each other. The two operating parts 22112 can be exposed on both sides of the guide part 212.

[0111] The main body 22111 abuts against the compression spring 2212. In some examples, to improve the stability of the compression spring 2212, the main body 22111 may have a mounting post that extends into the interior of the compression spring 2212. In some examples, the compression spring 2212 may also be replaced with rubber.

[0112] In some examples, such as Figure 9 As shown, the slider 2213 may have two through holes 22130, which are respectively screwed into two rotating shafts 231.

[0113] To make the compression spring 2212 more stable, the slider 2213 may have a mounting post that extends into the interior of the compression spring 2212.

[0114] The present invention does not limit the exposed position of the sliding component 22. The operation mode of the sliding component 22 is also different depending on the exposed position.

[0115] In some examples, such as Figure 10 As shown, the sliding member 22 is exposed on the outside of the guide portion 212, and the track pushes the sliding member 22 to slide during the insertion of the power-taking body 2 into the track. In this case, the insertion of the power-taking body 2 into the track is synchronized with the unfolding of the moving conductive sheet 24.

[0116] In order to make the force on the sliding member 22 more even, in some examples, the sliding member 22 is exposed on both sides of the guide portion 212.

[0117] In other examples, such as Figure 11 As shown, the sliding member 22 is exposed on the side of the mounting portion 211 away from the socket body 1. During the insertion of the power source 2 into the track, the track does not contact the sliding member 22. In this case, the insertion of the power source 2 into the track is not synchronized with the unfolding of the movable conductive sheet 24. In practical applications, the user inserts the power source 2 into the track and then slides the sliding member 22 to control the unfolding of the movable conductive sheet 24.

[0118] In some examples, in order to ensure close contact between the movable conductive sheet 24 and the conductive strip, the sliding component 22 may not have slid into place when the movable conductive sheet 24 just makes contact with the conductive strip in the track.

[0119] For example, when the sliding member 22 slides to the first position, the movable conductive sheet 24 contacts the conductive strip in the track. Then, as the sliding member 22 continues to slide, the rotating shaft 231 continues to rotate. Because the movable conductive sheet 24 is blocked by the conductive strip, the movable conductive sheet 24 deforms to accommodate the additional rotation of the rotating shaft 231, and at the same time, the contact between the movable conductive sheet 24 and the conductive strip becomes tighter.

[0120] The deformation of the movable conductive sheet 24 can compensate for the stroke of the movable conductive sheet 24. For example, when the movable conductive sheet 24 wears, due to the deformation of the movable conductive sheet 24, the movable conductive sheet 24 will continue to unfold to maintain close contact with the conductive strip.

[0121] For example, in a specific design, it can be set that when the rotating shaft 231 rotates 35 degrees, the moving conductive piece 24 contacts the conductive strip of the track. However, when the rotating shaft 231 rotates to 40 degrees, the sliding component 22 slides into place, thereby causing the moving conductive piece 24 to deform and maintain close contact with the conductive strip.

[0122] To make the movable conductive sheet 24 more stable when deployed relative to the power-taking housing 21, in some examples, such as Figure 12 As shown, the power-taking body 2 also includes a locking member 25. The locking member 25 is used to lock the position of the sliding member 22 when the moving conductive sheet 24 is unfolded.

[0123] In some examples, such as Figure 13 As shown, the locking component 25 has a locking rod 251, which engages with the sliding component 22 when the movable conductive sheet 24 is unfolded.

[0124] This disclosure does not limit the implementation of the locking component 25. Below, one possible implementation is provided:

[0125] like Figure 13 and Figure 14As shown, the locking component 25 includes a locking rod 251, a second elastic member 252, and an unlocking member 253. The locking rod 251 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the power supply housing 21, and the sliding direction of the locking rod 251 intersects the sliding direction of the sliding component 22, thus engaging with the sliding component 22. One end of the second elastic member 252 near the sliding component 22 abuts against the locking rod 251, and the other end abuts against the inner wall of the power supply housing 21, with the second elastic member 252 in a compressed state. The unlocking member 253 is connected to the locking rod 251 and protrudes from the outside of the socket body 1 or the power supply housing 21, used to drive the locking rod 251 to slide away from the sliding component 22.

[0126] The sliding direction of the locking rod 251 can be perpendicular to the sliding direction of the sliding component 22.

[0127] The axis of the second elastic member 252 is parallel to the sliding direction of the locking rod 251. The function of the second elastic member 252 is to push the locking rod 251 out so that the locking rod 251 can be stably engaged with the sliding member 22.

[0128] The unlocking component 253 is used to disengage the locking rod 251 from the sliding component 22, so that the sliding component 22 can control the moving conductive sheet 24 to be housed relative to the power-taking housing 21.

[0129] The working principle of the locking component 25 is as follows:

[0130] When the movable conductive sheet 24 is unfolded relative to the power-collecting housing 21, under the pushing force of the second elastic member 252, the locking rod 251 engages with the sliding member 22, and the sliding member 22 is locked, so the movable conductive sheet 24 is stabilized in the unfolded state.

[0131] When it is necessary to release the locking state of the sliding component 22, the unlocking component 253 is pushed to overcome the elastic force of the second elastic component 252, so that the locking rod 251 is separated from the sliding component 22, and the sliding component 22 is unlocked, and the sliding component 22 can normally control the storage of the moving conductive sheet 24.

[0132] In order to automatically lock the sliding component 22 while the moving conductive sheet 24 unfolds relative to the power-collecting housing 21, in some examples, such as Figure 14As shown, the sidewall of the sliding member 22 that contacts the locking lever 251 has a first guide slope 22134, which is inclined relative to the sliding direction of the sliding member 22 and faces the locking lever 251. The end of the locking lever 251 near the sliding member 22 has a second guide slope 2510, which is inclined relative to the sliding direction of the locking lever 251 and faces the first guide slope 22134. The first guide slope 22134 is configured to push the locking lever 251 back through the second guide slope 2510.

[0133] As the sliding component 22 slides along the first sliding direction and drives the movable conductive sheet 24 to unfold relative to the power-collecting housing 21, the first guide slope 22134 contacts the second guide slope 2510, and the sliding component 22 pushes the locking rod 251 to gradually retract against the elastic force of the second elastic member 252. Simultaneously, the sliding component 22 continues to slide along the first sliding direction. When the locking rod 251 reaches the engaging position, it loses its obstruction, and under the elastic force of the second elastic member 252, the locking rod 251 engages with the sliding component 22, locking the sliding component 22. At the same time, the unfolding of the movable conductive sheet 24 by the rotating shaft 231 is also completed synchronously.

[0134] In some examples, the sliding member 22 includes a slider 221 and a first elastic member 222, and the locking member 25 locks the position of the slider 221.

[0135] In some examples, the slider 221 includes a pusher 2211, a compression spring 2212, and a slider 2213, then the locking member 25 may be used to lock the position of the slider 2213 (e.g., Figure 14 (As shown), it can also lock the position of push block 2211.

[0136] The function of the compression spring 2212 in the above two cases will be explained below:

[0137] In some examples, locking component 25 is used to lock the position of slider 2213.

[0138] like Figure 10 As shown, the push block 2211 is exposed in the guide portion 212 of the power receiving housing 21, and when the adapter is plugged in, the push block 2211 retracts into the interior of the mounting portion 211, while the slider 2213 engages with the locking member 25.

[0139] The compression spring 2212 between the push block 2211 and the slider 2213 can absorb errors through expansion and contraction, reducing the requirements for the manufacturing precision of the slider 221. When the slider 2213 is locked, the compression spring 2212 drives the push block 2211 to maintain close contact with the track.

[0140] In other examples, locking component 25 is used to lock the position of push block 2211.

[0141] In this case, the compression spring 2212 can compensate for the stroke of the moving conductive sheet 24.

[0142] When the push block 2211 is locked, the compression spring 2212 is in a compressed state. Thus, when the movable conductive sheet 24 wears, the compression spring 2212 extends and pushes the slider 2213 to continue driving the rotating shaft 231 to rotate. This increases the unfolding range of the movable conductive sheet 24 and ensures it remains in close contact with the conductive strip. Furthermore, the compression spring 2212 also prevents the movable conductive sheet 24 from failing to contact the conductive strip due to manufacturing errors.

[0143] The following is an exemplary description of how the socket body 1 and the socket sleeve 12 are electrically connected to the moving conductive piece 24:

[0144] Socket body 1 is used for connecting plugs. For example... Figure 15 As shown, the socket body 1 includes a socket housing 11 and a socket sleeve 12. The socket sleeve 12 is fixed inside the socket housing 11 and is electrically connected to the moving conductive piece 24. The portion of the socket housing 11 corresponding to the socket sleeve 12 has a socket hole for inserting a plug. In addition, the socket body 1 may also include a protective door assembly, which is located inside the socket housing 11 and blocks the socket hole.

[0145] This disclosure does not limit the implementation method of electrically connecting the socket 12 and the moving conductive plate 24. For example, if the rotating shaft 231 is made of metal (such as copper), the socket 12 can be electrically connected to the moving conductive plate 24 through the rotating shaft 231.

[0146] In some examples, such as Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, the socket body 1 also includes a flexible connecting wire 13, one end of which is connected to the socket 12 and the other end is connected to the rotating shaft 231.

[0147] For example, such as Figure 16 As shown, the rotating shaft 231 has a connecting hole 2315, one end of the flexible connecting wire 13 extends into the connecting hole 2315 and can be soldered into the connecting hole 2315. The sleeve 12 may also have a connecting hole, and the other end of the flexible connecting wire 13 can extend into the connecting hole.

[0148] The technical solution shown in this embodiment uses a flexible connecting line 13 to electrically connect the rotating shaft 231 and the socket 12, so that the relative movement between the rotating shaft 231 and the socket 12 can be adapted by the deformation of the flexible connecting line 13.

[0149] In other examples, the socket body 1 also includes a connecting piece, one end of which is connected to the socket 12, and the other end has a connecting sleeve, which loops around the pivot 231.

[0150] The technical solution shown in this embodiment of the present disclosure, by setting the connecting piece to have a connecting sleeve, and the connecting sleeve to surround the rotating shaft 231, ensures the stability of the electrical connection during the rotation of the rotating shaft 231.

[0151] The movable conductive sheet 24 is located in the guide section 212. One end of the movable conductive sheet 24 is connected to the rotating shaft 231.

[0152] The number of movable conductive pieces 24 is not limited in the embodiments disclosed herein. In some examples, there can be two movable conductive pieces 24, one being the L-polar conductive piece and the other the N-polar conductive piece. Other examples include... Figure 2 As shown, the adapter may also include an E-polar conductive piece 26. The E-polar conductive piece 26 is used to insert into the E-polar conductive socket 013 in the track, or to contact the E-polar conductive piece in the track.

[0153] Understandably, since the E-polar conductive sheet 26 and the E-polar conductive socket 013 are used for grounding, there will be no danger even if they are accidentally touched. Therefore, the E-polar conductive socket 013 does not need to be hidden deep in the side wall of the track.

[0154] In some examples, such as Figure 2 As shown, the E-polar conductive sheet 26 is exposed at the end of the guide portion 212 away from the mounting portion 211, and the E-polar conductive sheet 26 is used to be inserted into the E-polar conductive sleeve 013 in the track.

[0155] In other examples, the E-polar conductive sheet 26 is exposed on the first shell wall 2120 of the guide portion 212, and one side is used to contact the E-polar conductive strip. The E-polar conductive sheet 26 may be located on the same first shell wall 2120 as the movable conductive sheet 24, or it may be located on a different first shell wall 2120. The E-polar conductive sheet 26 may be elastic, thereby ensuring close contact between the E-polar conductive sheet 26 and the E-polar conductive socket 013.

[0156] Since the E-polar conductive piece 26 is fixed to the power-taking housing 21 and does not rotate, the E-polar conductive piece 26 can be directly welded to the E-polar socket in the socket body 1.

[0157] Alternatively, there can be three movable conductive pieces 24, which are respectively the L-polar conductive piece, the N-polar conductive piece, and the E-polar conductive piece.

[0158] This disclosure also provides a track socket, such as Figure 1 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the track socket includes track 01 and the aforementioned adapter 02.

[0159] In some examples, track 01 includes a conductive strip 011, a track housing 012, and an E-pole conductive socket 013. The conductive strip 011 is located on the side wall of the track housing 012 and can be hidden deep within the side wall, thus providing a high level of security for track 01. The E-pole conductive socket 013 can be located on the bottom wall of the track housing 012 (e.g., ...). Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown), it can also be located on the side wall of the track housing 012 (in which case it can be in the form of a conductive sheet). The specific location of the E-pole conductive socket 013 is not limited in this embodiment.

[0160] The following explains how to use the track socket:

[0161] like Figure 10 As shown, in some examples, the sliding component 22 is exposed in the guide portion 212.

[0162] When power is needed from adapter 02:

[0163] Insert the power-receiving part 2 of the adapter 02 into the track 01. During insertion, the sliding part 22 is held in place by the edge of the opening of the track 01. In this state, the moving conductive piece 24 is in a retracted state, and the adapter 02 can be inserted into the track 01 without being removed.

[0164] As the power-receiving element 2 continues to be inserted, the sliding component 22 slides under the push of the track 01. At the same time, the rotating shaft 231 rotates, causing the moving conductive plate 24 to gradually unfold. As the power-receiving element 2 is continuously inserted, the unfolding range of the moving conductive plate 24 continuously increases.

[0165] When the movable conductive piece 24 contacts the conductive strip 011 in the track 01, the adapter 02 becomes energized. As the power-taking body 2 continues to be inserted, the sliding part 22 continues to drive the rotating shaft 231 to rotate, the movable conductive piece 24 deforms, and the contact with the conductive strip 011 gradually becomes tighter.

[0166] When the power-receiving element 2 is inserted into place, the sliding component 22 retracts into the mounting portion 211. Simultaneously, the sliding component 22 is locked by the locking component 25, and the E-pole conductive piece 26 is inserted into the E-pole conductive socket 013. The adapter 02 is in a stable energized state, and the user can use the adapter 02 to draw power normally. Furthermore, because the moving conductive piece 24 is in the unfolded state, the adapter 02 is not easily accidentally dropped, thus ensuring a high level of safety for the track socket.

[0167] When adapter 02 needs to be powered off:

[0168] When the locking component 25 releases the locking state of the sliding member 221, the sliding member 221 slides along the second sliding direction under the action of the first elastic member 222. At the same time, the rotating shaft 231 drives the moving conductive sheet 24 to gradually retract under the action of the torsion spring 232. The moving conductive sheet 24 separates from the conductive strip 011 in the track 01, and the adapter 02 is de-energized.

[0169] As the slider 221 slides along the second sliding direction, the slider 211 gradually extends out from the mounting part 111 and pushes the entire adapter 02 out of the track 01.

[0170] like Figure 11 As shown, in some other examples, the sliding component 22 is exposed at the mounting portion 211.

[0171] When power is needed from adapter 02:

[0172] First, control the moving conductive plate 24 of the adapter 02 to be in the retracted state, and then insert the power taking part 2 of the adapter 02 into the track 01.

[0173] Then, by sliding the sliding component 22, the movable conductive sheet 24 gradually unfolds. When the movable conductive sheet 24 contacts the conductive strip 011 in the track 01, the adapter becomes energized. Continuing to slide the sliding component 22 further drives the rotating shaft 231 to rotate, causing the movable conductive sheet 24 to deform and gradually tighten its contact with the conductive strip 011.

[0174] When the sliding component 22 is locked by the locking component 25, the adapter 02 is in a stable energized state, and the user can use the adapter 02 to draw power normally. Furthermore, because the moving conductive sheet 24 is in the unfolded state, the adapter 02 is not easily accidentally dropped, thus ensuring a high level of safety for the track socket.

[0175] When adapter 02 needs to be powered off:

[0176] When the locking component 25 releases the locking state of the sliding member 221, the sliding member 221 slides along the second sliding direction under the action of the first elastic member 222. At the same time, the rotating shaft 231 drives the moving conductive sheet 24 to gradually retract under the action of the torsion spring 232. The moving conductive sheet 24 separates from the conductive strip 011 in the track 01, and the adapter 02 is de-energized.

[0177] Then, the adapter 02 can be slid in the track 01 without electricity, or the adapter 02 can be pulled out of the track 01.

[0178] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in the embodiments of this disclosure should be understood in their ordinary sense by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. The terms “first,” “second,” and similar terms used in the patent application specification and claims of this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms “an” or “a” and similar terms do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. The terms “comprising” and similar terms mean that the elements or objects preceding “comprising” encompass the elements or objects listed following “comprising” and their equivalents, but do not exclude other elements or objects.

[0179] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of this disclosure and is not intended to limit this disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the principles of this disclosure should be included within the protection scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. An adapter, characterized in that, The adapter includes a socket body (1) and a power supply body (2), wherein the socket body (1) is connected to the power supply body (2); The power-collecting body (2) includes a power-collecting housing (21), a sliding component (22), a rotating component (23), and a moving conductive sheet (24). The sliding component (22) is slidably connected to the power-collecting housing (21), and the sliding direction is parallel to the direction in which the power-collecting body (2) is inserted into the track. A portion of the sliding component (22) is exposed on the outside of the power-collecting housing (21). The rotating component (23) includes a rotating shaft (231) and a torsion spring (232). The rotating shaft (231) is rotatably connected to the power-collecting housing (21). The outer wall of the rotating shaft (231) has a protruding outer spiral portion (2311). The sliding component (22) has a through hole (22130). The inner wall of the through hole (22130) has an inner spiral portion (22131). The outer spiral portion (2311) is located in the through hole (22130). The outer spiral portion (2311) is spirally engaged with the inner spiral portion (22131) on the first circumferential side. The outer spiral portion (2311) is separated from the inner spiral portion (22131) on the second circumferential side. The torsion spring (232) is looped around the rotating shaft (231), and one arm abuts against the rotating shaft (231), while the other arm abuts against the power-collecting housing (21); The movable conductive sheet (24) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (231); During the process of inserting the power-collecting body (2) into the track, when the track pushes the sliding component (22) to slide along the first sliding direction, the sliding component (22) drives the rotating shaft (231) to rotate along the first rotation direction through the inner spiral part (22131) and the outer spiral part (2311) to realize the unfolding of the moving conductive sheet (24) relative to the power-collecting housing (21); when the sliding component (22) slides along the second sliding direction, the torsion spring (232) drives the rotating shaft (231) to rotate along the second rotation direction to realize the retraction of the moving conductive sheet (24) relative to the power-collecting housing (21).

2. The adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer spiral portion (2311) has a first spiral surface (2312) on the first side in the circumferential direction. The inner spiral portion (22131) has a second spiral surface (22132) on the first side in the circumferential direction. The first helical surface (2312) is engaged with the second helical surface (22132).

3. The adapter according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The sliding component (22) includes a sliding member (221) and a first elastic member (222) in sequence along the first sliding direction; The sliding member (221) is screwed into the rotating shaft (231); One end of the first elastic member (222) abuts against the inner wall of the power-collecting housing (21), and the other end abuts against the sliding member (221), and the first elastic member (222) is in a compressed state.

4. The adapter according to claim 3, characterized in that, The slider (221) includes, in sequence along the first sliding direction, a push block (2211), a compression spring (2212), and a slider (2213); The pusher (2211) is exposed on the outside of the power-collecting housing (21); One end of the compression spring (2212) abuts against the push block (2211), and the other end abuts against the slider (2213); The slider (2213) is screwed into the rotating shaft (231) and abuts against the first elastic element (222).

5. The adapter according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The power taking body (2) also includes a locking component (25); The locking component (25) is used to lock the position of the sliding component (22) when the moving conductive sheet (24) is unfolded.

6. The adapter according to claim 5, characterized in that, The locking component (25) includes a locking rod (251), a second elastic element (252), and an unlocking element (253). The locking rod (251) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the power receiving housing (21), and the sliding direction of the locking rod (251) intersects with the sliding direction of the sliding component (22). The locking rod (251) is used to engage with the sliding component (22). One end of the second elastic member (252) near the sliding member (22) abuts against the locking rod (251), and the other end abuts against the inner wall of the power-collecting housing (21), and the second elastic member (252) is in a compressed state; The unlocking component (253) is connected to the locking rod (251). The unlocking component (253) is exposed on the outside of the socket body (1) or the power supply housing (21) and is used to drive the locking rod (251) to slide away from the sliding component (22).

7. The adapter according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The socket body (1) includes a socket housing (11), a socket sleeve (12), and a flexible connecting wire (13). The socket (12) is located inside the socket housing (11); One end of the flexible connecting line (13) is connected to the socket (12), and the other end is connected to the rotating shaft (231).

8. A track socket, characterized in that, The track socket includes a track (01) and an adapter (02) as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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