A track socket capable of flexible adaptation

Abstract

The present invention proposes a flexibly adaptable track socket, comprising a power track, a retractable adapter, a power connector and a fixed bracket; the power track is provided with a track groove along the length direction of the power track; the retractable adapter is adapted to the track groove; one end of the power connector is connected to the retractable adapter, and the other end is electrically connected to the terminal after extending out of the track groove; the fixed bracket is arranged at the end of the power connector away from the retractable adapter. By providing a retractable adapter, power tracks with different heights can be matched, which effectively solves the problem that the adapter is often too high or too low when installed on the power track. By setting the baffle on the power track as a customizable baffle, the power track can be installed on mounting carriers with different thicknesses, and in combination with the retractable adapter, the flexibility and adaptability of the track socket are significantly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of track sockets, and in particular to a flexibly adaptable track socket. Background Art

[0002] Track sockets are a new type of socket that uses a power track with customizable length, embedded in walls, tables, skirtings, etc., and installed with a detachable adapter on the power track. Compared with ordinary sockets, track sockets can add adapters and adjust the position of adapters at will, and can be used at any time. Moreover, track sockets are full of design sense and are widely popular in house decoration.

[0003] The existing track sockets have fixed specifications and can only be installed on a carrier with a specific thickness, which has great limitations; moreover, the adapters of the existing track sockets are often too high or too low when installed on the power track, which is not conducive to user use. Summary of the invention

[0004] Based on this, the present invention provides a flexibly adaptable track socket, aiming to solve the problem that the existing track sockets have fixed specifications and can only be installed on a carrier with a specific thickness, which has great limitations; moreover, the adapter of the existing track socket is often too high or too low when installed on the power track, which is not conducive to user use.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention proposes the following technical solutions:

[0006] A flexibly adaptable track socket, comprising a power track, a retractable adapter, a power connector and a fixed bracket; the power track is provided with a track groove along the length direction of the power track; the retractable adapter is adapted to the track groove; the retractable adapter adjusts the height of the converter through a built-in spring to achieve the retractability of the adapter; one end of the power connector is connected to the retractable adapter, and the other end is electrically connected to a terminal after extending out of the track groove; the fixed bracket is provided at one end of the power connector away from the retractable adapter; the fixed bracket is adapted to the terminal. In the present application, the retractable adapter can be retracted to a certain extent in the height direction so as to be better installed on power tracks with different heights, which is convenient for users to use.

[0007] Further, the retractable adapter includes a base plate, a shell, a converter, multiple springs, a first conductive spring clip and a second conductive spring clip; a plurality of first limiting protrusions are arranged on the base plate; a first clearance hole and a second clearance hole are arranged oppositely on both sides of the shell; the shell is arranged on the base plate after covering the protrusion; one end of the converter is arranged in the shell, and the other end is connected to the power connector after extending out of the shell; one end of the spring abuts against the base plate, and the other end abuts against the converter; the first conductive spring clip and the second conductive spring clip are relatively arranged between the inner wall of the shell and the first limiting protrusion; the side of the first conductive spring clip away from the first limiting protrusion passes through the first clearance hole and abuts against one side of the track groove; the side of the second conductive spring clip away from the first limiting protrusion passes through the second clearance hole and abuts against the other side of the track groove; the first conductive spring clip and the second conductive spring clip are electrically connected to the converter through wires respectively.

[0008] In the present application, the spring plays a role in adjusting the height of the converter, so that the height of the converter has a certain degree of adjustability, and can be used in conjunction with the power rails with different heights.

[0009] Furthermore, a plurality of second limiting protrusions are provided on the inner wall of the shell; the second limiting protrusions and the first limiting protrusions together limit the first conductive spring sheet and the second conductive spring sheet, so that the conductive spring sheet can undergo a certain elastic deformation between the limiting protrusions and the inner wall of the shell, thereby facilitating the installation of the retractable adapter on the power rail.

[0010] Furthermore, a first spherical contact is provided on the first conductive spring sheet; the first spherical contact passes through the first clearance hole and abuts against one side of the track groove;

[0011] A second spherical contact is arranged on the second conductive spring sheet; the second spherical contact passes through the second clearance hole and abuts against the other side of the track groove.

[0012] In the present application, during the process of installing the retractable adapter on the power track, since the conductive spring sheet has a certain elasticity, within a certain range, the first spherical contact and the second spherical contact will rebound into the shell, but the portion extending out of the shell always remains in contact with the groove wall of the track groove.

[0013] Furthermore, an inclined surface protrusion is provided on the outer wall of the power taking connector; and a bayonet adapted to the inclined surface protrusion is provided on the fixing bracket. When the fixing bracket is installed on the power taking connector, the inclined surface protrusion is engaged with the bayonet, so that the fixing bracket is firmly fixed on the power taking connector, thereby ensuring the normal use of the terminal.

[0014] Further, the power track includes a track base, and a first baffle, a first insulator, a ground wire, a second insulator and a second baffle arranged on the inner wall of the track groove in sequence; a first rubber baffle is also arranged on the first baffle; a second rubber baffle abutting the first rubber baffle is also arranged on the second baffle; a first electric rail is also arranged on the first insulator; a second electric rail is also arranged on the second insulator; the first baffle and the second baffle are arranged opposite to each other at the top of the track groove; the first electric rail and the second electric rail are arranged opposite to each other; the first electric rail abuts against the first conductive spring sheet; the second electric rail abuts against the second conductive spring sheet.

[0015] In the present application, both the first baffle and the second baffle are customizable baffles, which can be designed according to the thickness of the mounting carrier in the actual installation environment. When the flexibly adaptable track socket is installed, the end faces of the first baffle and the second baffle away from the track base are flush with the mounting surface to achieve a better installation effect and aesthetics. The mounting surface is the outer surface of the mounting carrier, such as a wall, a desktop, a floor, etc.

[0016] Furthermore, the first rubber baffle is provided with a first step at one end away from the first baffle, and the second rubber baffle is provided with a second step matched with the first step at one end away from the second baffle. In the present application, when the first step and the second step cooperate with each other, the rail groove is sealed to a certain extent, and can effectively prevent dust, water and leakage when storing, transporting and using the electric rail.

[0017] Furthermore, the flexibly adaptable track socket further comprises a current connector arranged in the track groove and a corner fitting arranged on the end face of the power track; the current connector is electrically connected to the power track through a wire, and is used to supply power to the power track. Specifically, one end of the current connector is electrically connected to the first power rail and the second power rail respectively through a wire, and the other end can be electrically connected to another flexibly adaptable track socket, or can be electrically connected to an external power source. During the installation process, in order to save materials and simplify the installation process, the current connector can be installed close to the corner fitting.

[0018] Furthermore, the corner fitting is provided with a wiring groove for wiring.

[0019] Furthermore, the wiring groove is a straight groove, a right-angle groove, a T-slot or a cross groove, and can be designed and selected for use according to actual needs.

[0020] In the present application, the retractable adapter slides into the track groove from the end face of the power track, so that the spherical contact of the conductive spring sheet abuts against the power rail, and the power connector can move on the power rail following the retractable adapter; at the same time, the end of the retractable adapter away from the bottom of the track groove passes through the first rubber baffle and the second rubber baffle, and when the retractable adapter slides or works normally, the first rubber baffle and the second rubber baffle are always tightly abutted against the retractable adapter to play a sealing role.

[0021] The present invention proposes a flexibly adaptable track socket, which can match power tracks with different heights by providing a retractable adapter, and effectively solves the problem that the adapter is often too high or too low when installed on the power track. By setting the first baffle and the second baffle as customizable baffles, the power track can be better installed on mounting carriers with different thicknesses, and in conjunction with the retractable adapter, the flexibility and adaptability of the track socket are significantly improved, and the user experience is also improved. By providing the cooperation between the first rubber baffle and the second rubber baffle, the power track is well sealed, which can prevent dust, water, and leakage. By providing a current connector and a corner accessory, the flexibly adaptable track socket in the present application can be used in combination, and has high scalability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 An exploded view of the flexibly adaptable track socket according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the retractable adapter;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the middle shell;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 1A cross-sectional view of the power rail;

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of detail A in the figure.

[0028] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, top, bottom...), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0031] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time.

[0033] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0034] The existing track socket has fixed specifications and can only be installed on a carrier with a specific thickness, which has great limitations; moreover, the adapter of the existing track socket is often too high or too low when installed on the power track, which is not conducive to user use. In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention proposes a track socket that can be flexibly adapted.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, a track socket with flexible adaptability proposed in an embodiment of the present invention includes a power track 1, a retractable adapter 2, a power connector 3 and a fixed bracket 4; the power track 1 is provided with a track groove 11 along the length direction of the power track 1; the retractable adapter 2 is adapted to the track groove 11; the retractable adapter 2 adjusts the height of the converter 23 through the built-in spring 24 to achieve the retractability of the adapter; one end of the power connector 3 is connected to the retractable adapter 2, and the other end is electrically connected to the terminal 5 after extending out of the track groove 11; the fixed bracket 4 is arranged at one end of the power connector 3 away from the retractable adapter 2; the fixed bracket 4 is adapted to the terminal 5. In the present application, the retractable adapter 2 can be retracted to a certain extent in the height direction so as to be better installed on power tracks 1 with different heights, which is convenient for users to use.

[0036] Reference Figure 2In the embodiment of the present application, the retractable adapter 2 includes a bottom plate 21, a shell 22, a converter 23, a plurality of springs 24, a first conductive spring 25 and a second conductive spring 26; a plurality of first limiting outer protrusions 211 are provided on the bottom plate 21; first and second clearance holes 221 and 222 are provided on opposite sides of the shell 22; the shell 22 is arranged on the bottom plate 21 after covering the outer protrusions 211; one end of the converter 23 is arranged in the shell 22, and the other end extends out of the shell 22 and is connected to the power connector 3; one end of the spring 24 is in contact with the bottom plate 21, The other end is in contact with the converter 23; the first conductive spring clip 25 and the second conductive spring clip 26 are relatively arranged between the inner wall of the shell 22 and the first limiting outer protrusion 211; the side of the first conductive spring clip 25 away from the first limiting outer protrusion 211 passes through the first clearance hole 221 and then contacts with one side of the track groove 11; the side of the second conductive spring clip 26 away from the first limiting outer protrusion 211 passes through the second clearance hole 222 and then contacts with the other side of the track groove 11; the first conductive spring clip 25 and the second conductive spring clip 26 are respectively electrically connected to the converter 23 through wires.

[0037] In the embodiment of the present application, the spring 24 serves to adjust the height of the converter 23 , so that the height of the converter 23 has a certain degree of adjustability, and can be used in conjunction with the power rails 1 with different heights.

[0038] Reference Figure 3 In the embodiment of the present application, a plurality of second limiting protrusions 223 are further provided on the inner wall of the shell 22; the second limiting protrusions 223 and the first limiting protrusions 211 jointly limit the first conductive spring sheet 25 and the second conductive spring sheet 26, so that the conductive spring sheet can undergo a certain elastic deformation between the limiting protrusions and the inner wall of the shell 22, thereby facilitating the installation of the retractable adapter 2 on the power rail.

[0039] Refer again Figure 2 In the embodiment of the present application, a first spherical contact 251 is provided on the first conductive spring sheet 25; the first spherical contact 251 passes through the first clearance hole 221 and abuts against one side of the track groove 11;

[0040] A second spherical contact (not shown) is disposed on the second conductive spring sheet 26 ; the second spherical contact 251 passes through the second clearance hole 221 and abuts against the other side of the track groove 11 .

[0041] In the embodiment of the present application, during the process of installing the retractable adapter 2 on the power track 1, since the conductive spring sheet has a certain elasticity, within a certain range, the first spherical contact 251 and the second spherical contact will rebound into the shell, but the portion extending out of the shell 22 always remains in contact with the groove wall of the track groove 11.

[0042] Refer again Figure 1 In the embodiment of the present application, an inclined protrusion 31 is provided on the outer wall of the power connector 3; and a bayonet 41 matching the inclined protrusion 31 is provided on the fixing bracket 4. When the fixing bracket 4 is installed on the power connector 3, the inclined protrusion 31 is engaged with the bayonet 41, so that the fixing bracket 4 is firmly fixed on the power connector 3, thereby ensuring the normal use of the terminal 5.

[0043] Reference Figure 4 In the embodiment of the present application, the power rail 1 includes a rail base 12, and a first baffle 13, a first insulator 14, a ground wire 15, a second insulator 16 and a second baffle 17 which are sequentially arranged on the inner wall of the rail groove 11; a first rubber baffle 131 is also arranged on the first baffle 13; a second rubber baffle 171 abutting against the first rubber baffle 131 is also arranged on the second baffle 17; a first electric rail 18 is also arranged on the first insulator 14; a second electric rail 19 is also arranged on the second insulator 16; the first baffle 13 and the second baffle 17 are arranged opposite to each other at the top of the rail groove 11; the first electric rail 18 and the second electric rail 19 are arranged opposite to each other; the first electric rail 18 abuts against the first conductive elastic sheet 25; the second electric rail 19 abuts against the second conductive elastic sheet 26.

[0044] In the embodiment of the present application, the first baffle 13 and the second baffle 17 are both customizable baffles, which can be designed according to the thickness of the mounting carrier in the actual installation environment. When the flexibly adaptable track socket is installed, the end faces of the first baffle 13 and the second baffle 17 away from the track base 12 are flush with the mounting surface to achieve a better installation effect and aesthetics. The mounting surface is the outer surface of the mounting carrier, such as a wall, a desktop, the ground, etc.

[0045] Reference Figure 5In the embodiment of the present application, the first rubber baffle 131 is provided with a first step 1311 at one end away from the first baffle 13; the second rubber baffle 171 is provided with a second step 1711 matched with the first step 1311 at one end away from the second baffle 17. In the present application, when the first step 1311 and the second step 1711 cooperate with each other, the track groove 11 is sealed to a certain extent, and can effectively prevent dust, water and leakage when the electric track 1 is stored, transported and used.

[0046] Refer again Figure 1 In the embodiment of the present application, the flexibly adaptable track socket further includes a current connector 6 arranged in the track groove 11, and a corner fitting 7 arranged on the end face of the power track 1; the current connector 6 is electrically connected to the power track 1 through a wire, and is used to supply power to the power track 1. Specifically, one end of the current connector 6 is electrically connected to the first electric rail 18 and the second electric rail 19 through a wire, and the other end can be electrically connected to another flexibly adaptable track socket, or can be electrically connected to an external power supply. During the installation process, in order to save materials and simplify the installation process, the current connector 6 can be installed close to the corner fitting 7.

[0047] The corner fitting 7 is provided with a wiring groove 71 for wiring.

[0048] The wiring groove 71 is a straight groove, a right-angle groove, a T-shaped groove or a cross groove, and can be designed and selected for use according to actual needs.

[0049] Specifically, when the wiring groove 71 is set as a right-angle groove, the two flexibly adaptable track sockets can be vertically connected through the corner accessories 7; at this time, the two flexibly adaptable track sockets can be connected in series or in parallel.

[0050] When the wiring groove 71 is set as a T-shaped groove, the three flexibly adaptable track sockets can be connected through the corner accessories 7; at this time, two of the flexibly adaptable track sockets are connected in parallel and then connected in series with another flexibly adaptable track socket, or the three flexibly adaptable track sockets are connected in parallel.

[0051] When the wiring groove 71 is set as a cross groove, the four flexibly adaptable track sockets can be connected through the corner accessories 7; at this time, three of the flexibly adaptable track sockets are connected in parallel and then connected in series with another flexibly adaptable track socket, or the four flexibly adaptable track sockets are connected in parallel.

[0052] In the embodiment of the present application, the retractable adapter 2 slides into the track groove 11 from the end face of the power track 1, so that the spherical contact of the conductive spring is against the electric rail, and the power connector 3 can follow the retractable adapter 2 to move on the electric rail; at the same time, the end of the retractable adapter 2 away from the bottom of the track groove 11 passes through the first rubber baffle 131 and the second rubber baffle 171. When the retractable adapter 2 slides or works normally, the first rubber baffle 131 and the second rubber baffle 171 are always tightly against the retractable adapter 2 to play a sealing role.

[0053] A flexibly adaptable track socket proposed in an embodiment of the present invention can match power tracks 1 with different heights by providing a retractable adapter 2, effectively solving the problem that the adapter is often too high or too low when installed on the power track 1. By providing the first baffle 13 and the second baffle 17 as customizable baffles, the power track 1 can be better installed on mounting carriers with different thicknesses, and in combination with the retractable adapter 2, the flexibility and adaptability of the track socket are significantly improved, and the user experience is also improved. By providing the cooperation between the first rubber baffle 131 and the second rubber baffle 171, the power track 1 is well sealed, which can prevent dust, water, and leakage. By providing the current connector 6 and the corner accessory 7, the flexibly adaptable track socket in the present application can be used in combination, and has high scalability.

[0054] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexibly adaptable track socket, characterized in that: The invention comprises a power rail, a retractable adapter, a power connector and a fixed bracket; the power rail is provided with a track groove along the length direction of the power rail; the retractable adapter is adapted to the track groove; the retractable adapter adjusts the height of the converter through a built-in spring to achieve the retractability of the adapter; one end of the power connector is connected to the retractable adapter, and the other end is electrically connected to the terminal after extending out of the track groove; the fixed bracket is arranged at one end of the power connector away from the retractable adapter; the fixed bracket is adapted to the terminal; The retractable adapter comprises a base plate, a shell, a converter, a plurality of springs, a first conductive spring sheet and a second conductive spring sheet; a plurality of first limiting outer protrusions are arranged on the base plate; a first clearance hole and a second clearance hole are arranged oppositely on both sides of the shell; the shell is arranged on the base plate after covering the outer protrusion; one end of the converter is arranged in the shell, and the other end is connected to the power connector after extending out of the shell; one end of the spring abuts against the base plate, and the other end abuts against the converter; the first conductive spring sheet and the second conductive spring sheet are relatively arranged between the inner wall of the shell and the first limiting outer protrusion; the side of the first conductive spring sheet away from the first limiting outer protrusion passes through the first clearance hole and abuts against one side of the track groove; the side of the second conductive spring sheet away from the first limiting outer protrusion passes through the second clearance hole and abuts against the other side of the track groove; the first conductive spring sheet and the second conductive spring sheet are electrically connected to the converter through wires respectively; The outer wall of the power connector is provided with an inclined convex surface; the fixed bracket is provided with a bayonet adapted to the inclined convex surface; The flexibly adaptable track socket further comprises a current connector arranged in the track groove and a corner fitting arranged on the end surface of the power track; the current connector is electrically connected to the power track through a wire.

2. The flexibly adaptable rail socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of second limiting protrusions are also arranged on the inner wall of the shell.

3. The flexibly adaptable rail socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first spherical contact is disposed on the first conductive spring sheet; the first spherical contact passes through the first clearance hole and abuts against one side of the track groove; A second spherical contact is arranged on the second conductive spring sheet; the second spherical contact passes through the second clearance hole and abuts against the other side of the track groove.

4. The flexibly adaptable rail socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric track includes a track base, and a first baffle, a first insulator, a ground wire, a second insulator and a second baffle which are sequentially arranged on the inner wall of the track groove; a first rubber baffle is also arranged on the first baffle; a second rubber baffle abutting against the first rubber baffle is also arranged on the second baffle; a first electric rail is also arranged on the first insulator; a second electric rail is also arranged on the second insulator; the first baffle and the second baffle are arranged opposite to each other at the top of the track groove; the first electric rail and the second electric rail are arranged opposite to each other; the first electric rail abuts against the first conductive elastic sheet; the second electric rail abuts against the second conductive elastic sheet.

5. The flexibly adaptable rail socket according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first step is provided at one end of the first rubber baffle away from the first baffle plate; a second step matching the first step is provided at one end of the second rubber baffle away from the second baffle plate.

6. The flexibly adaptable rail socket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The corner fitting is provided with a wiring groove for wiring.

7. The flexibly adaptable rail socket according to claim 6, characterized in that: The wiring groove is a straight groove, a right-angle groove, a T-slot or a cross groove.

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