Electrical socket fitting

Abstract

An electrical socket fitting, characterized in that it comprises: a support and an active part rotating relative to the support along an axis of rotation (X); a notch rotation mechanism allowing the rotation of the support relative to the active part; the notch rotation mechanism comprising: a leaf spring comprising at least one notch and a stop for integration with the support or the active part, and a cylindrical part comprising notches complementary to the notches of the leaf spring; wherein, when the active part rotates relative to the support from one angular position to another, the leaf spring elastically deforms by bending, and wherein, at each angular position, the notches of the leaf spring are in contact respectively with one of the complementary notches of the cylindrical part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The technical field of this invention is the field of electrical socket equipment.

[0002] This invention relates to rotary electrical sockets, and more particularly to rotary multi-socket electrical devices. Background Technology

[0003] Rotary electrical socket devices are known to be moving accessories that include a support and a rotating active component relative to the support, the rotating active component including multiple electrical assembly mechanisms, such as a power socket.

[0004] As is well known, the rotation between the active component and the support is achieved by a slotted rotating mechanism, which can have multiple angular positions.

[0005] An electrical socket device is known from document FR2897724A, which is an electrical multi-assembly block comprising a movable rotating housing extending along axis X, which houses a support member and two rotating mechanisms opposite each other relative to axis X within the electrical assembly mechanism. Each rotating mechanism includes a cylindrical opening fixed relative to the support member, the cylindrical opening having a plurality of slots and teeth on its inner periphery, and on the other hand, a cylindrical member on the movable housing having a plurality of slots and teeth on its outer periphery adapted to engage with the slots and teeth of the cylindrical opening. These slots and teeth form multiple stable angular positions of the movable housing relative to the support member and allow rotation by friction between the teeth and slots. In practice, a protrusion switches the housing between stable angular positions by crossing a hard point from one slot to another.

[0006] However, it has been demonstrated that using this type of rotating mechanism results in uneven wear on different slots and notches, leading to varying torque sensations when rotating the moving housing relative to the base. In fact, this uneven wear on the notches rapidly produces different sensations when the moving housing rotates relative to the support, as the notches on the moving housing wear and interact with the unworn notches or teeth of the support one time and the unworn notches or teeth of the support the next. Furthermore, when two rotating mechanisms are present opposite each other relative to axis X, the teeth and notches on each side wear differently, which can generate unpleasant torque for the user and can accelerate the wear of the rotating mechanisms.

[0007] Another rotating mechanism exists, comprising a moving part consisting of multiple lugs and a stationary part consisting of a stop and a resiliently mounted metal ball capable of progressive rotation within a slot in the moving part. However, this mechanism necessitates periodic lubrication of the resiliently mounted ball to prevent it from clogging the housing that houses it, causing a feeling of obstruction for the user. Furthermore, installation is more complex and may result in additional production costs.

[0008] Therefore, for the same number of rotating mechanisms, it is necessary to reduce these different rotational sensations. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The present invention provides a solution to the above-mentioned problems by having an electrical socket device that can have a flexible rotating mechanism including a slot.

[0010] One aspect of the present invention relates to an electrical socket accessory comprising:

[0011] - A support member and an active component that rotates relative to the support member along a rotation axis.

[0012] - A slot rotation mechanism that allows the support member to rotate relative to the active component, comprising:

[0013] - A leaf spring, comprising at least one slot and a stop for integration with the support or the active component.

[0014] - A cylindrical component, comprising a slot whose shape is complementary to the slot of the leaf spring.

[0015] - wherein, when the active component rotates relative to the support member from one angular position to another angular position, the leaf spring is elastically deformed by bending, and wherein, at each angular position, the slot of the leaf spring contacts a complementary slot of the cylindrical component.

[0016] Because of this invention, the wear of the deformed leaf spring is slower than the friction between the slots, and it is easy to install. Therefore, the slotted rotating mechanism lacks the elastic mounting ball that requires lubrication. Furthermore, the stop for the leaf spring integrated with the support or rotating active component can be simply mounted on the leaf spring, which can move within the support or active component. Therefore, the leaf spring can be made of a different material than the support or active component, which makes it easier to design and select the slotted spring effect and its wear. In practice, this avoids the need to select more expensive or unsuitable materials for the support or active component, thus preventing leaf spring wear.

[0017] In addition to the features just mentioned in the previous paragraph, electrical socket fittings according to one aspect of the invention may have one or more of the following additional features, either individually or in any technically permissible combination:

[0018] According to one embodiment, the leaf spring is rotatably integrated with the active component, and the cylindrical component is rotatably integrated with the support. The cylindrical component may be a single workpiece with a support, and may be one end of the support. This allows the leaf spring to be rotatably integrated with the active component.

[0019] - In an alternative to the above embodiment, the leaf spring is rotatably integrated with the support member, and the cylindrical component is rotatably integrated with the active component. The cylindrical component may be a single workpiece with the active component, and may be one end of the active component.

[0020] -According to one embodiment, the leaf spring deforms radially relative to the axis of rotation.

[0021] - In an alternative to the above embodiment, the leaf spring deforms parallel to the axis of rotation. Specifically, the leaf spring is made bendable by a force exerted on it by the slot of the cylindrical member parallel to the axis of rotation.

[0022] -According to one embodiment, the leaf spring is made of metal.

[0023] -According to one embodiment, the leaf spring includes two pressing dies that press against two dies of the support or rotating active component, and the slot of the leaf spring is between the two pressing dies of the leaf spring.

[0024] -According to one embodiment, the leaf spring includes a second stop for integration with a support or a rotating active component.

[0025] - In one example of this embodiment, the slot of the leaf spring is located between two stops. This allows the leaf spring to be held in place while still guiding its deformation, thus controlling its wear. Furthermore, this simplifies installation by preventing the risk of the leaf spring loosening.

[0026] - In one example of this embodiment, the leaf spring includes two planar portions, each including one of the two stops, and a deformable member forming a notch is positioned between the two planar portions. This allows the leaf spring to deform simply and in a controlled manner.

[0027] - For example, the stop is a protrusion that is received in a slot of a support or a rotating active component.

[0028] - For example, the stop forms a hook so that it can be anchored in the housing of an active component or support.

[0029] -According to another example, the stop is an opening or slot that receives a protrusion, such as a stud that is fixed to a support or a rotating active component.

[0030] According to one embodiment, the leaf spring includes a guide stop for guiding the deformation of the leaf spring by cooperating with a guide stop of a support or active component. This guides the deformation of the leaf spring to prevent uncontrolled elastic deformation.

[0031] - For example, the guide stop of the leaf spring is the outer peripheral surface of a guide opening guided and passed through by a guide stud integrated with a support or active component.

[0032] - For example, the guide stop of the leaf spring is the outer peripheral surface of the central opening and is passed through by the centering and guide cylindrical portion of the leaf spring, extending axially in the central opening and integrated with the support or active component.

[0033] -According to one example, the guide stop is formed or positioned in the area where the second stop of the previous embodiment is formed.

[0034] -According to one embodiment, the leaf spring is a belt that at least partially surrounds the axis of rotation.

[0035] -As an example, the band surrounds the axis of rotation in 360°. For example, the band is a crown or washer that surrounds the axis of rotation in 360°.

[0036] -According to one example, the strip includes two slots.

[0037] - For example, the two slots are radially opposite each other. The slots can be regularly spaced so that different mounting positions and a balanced rotational torque feel can be achieved.

[0038] - The leaf spring may include an anti-rotation stop.

[0039] The leaf spring may include anti-rotation stops spaced regularly between the slots, the same number as the slots. This can result in a leaf spring with multiple mounting positions to simplify its installation.

[0040] - In an alternative to the foregoing embodiment, the leaf spring is a plate comprising at least one portion extending longitudinally in a flat manner and a deformable member forming the slot. The advantage of this leaf spring is that it has a rotating mechanism that can be easily adapted to different electrical socket fittings. In practice, for rotating active components including a large-diameter grip, the leaf spring may comprise two plates to increase stiffness and thus reduce manufacturing costs relative to a rotating active component comprising a single plate with a smaller diameter grip.

[0041] -According to one example, the strip includes two planar portions and a deformable portion forming a slot positioned between the two planar portions. For example, each planar portion includes an opening through which one of the two studs of the support or active component passes, so as to be able to retain the leaf spring, deform the leaf spring, and guide the leaf spring.

[0042] - In one embodiment, the slot rotation mechanism includes two leaf springs. This can easily increase the rotational torque. For example, the two leaf springs can be stacked or placed in different positions.

[0043] - According to one embodiment, the cylindrical component includes a plurality of hollows forming a plurality of slots, and the leaf spring includes a protrusion forming a slot, the slot being positioned at an angular position in one of the hollows forming the cylindrical component, and the leaf spring bending and elastically deforming the leaf spring by pressing a tooth between two hollows forming the slots from one hollow to another.

[0044] -According to an alternative embodiment, the cylindrical component includes a protrusion forming a slot, and the leaf spring is a band having multiple planar portions and a recess forming a slot, the slot being positioned at an angle in one of the protrusions forming the slot of the cylindrical component, and the leaf spring is bent by pressing against the protrusions forming the slot of the cylindrical component, thereby transferring from one protrusion to another protrusion forming the slot of the cylindrical component, so that each end of the recess forming the slot extending from the planar portion of the leaf spring undergoes elastic deformation.

[0045] -In one embodiment, the cylindrical component is made of plastic.

[0046] -In one embodiment, the cylindrical component is divided into two parts. For example, it includes the two ends of two half-shells forming an active component or support.

[0047] -According to one embodiment, the cylindrical component is arranged around a rotation axis.

[0048] - According to one embodiment, the cylindrical component includes a slot about a rotation axis at least 180°, such that the active component can be rotated about the rotation axis at least 180° relative to the support.

[0049] -According to one example, the cylindrical component includes a slot that surrounds the axis of rotation in 360°.

[0050] -According to one example, the slots are regularly spaced.

[0051] -According to one example, the cylindrical component includes a slot of less than 200° around the axis of rotation.

[0052] According to one embodiment, the accessory includes an electrical connection device that passes through the cylindrical component. For example, the electrical connection device is an insulated power cable that passes through the cylindrical component and connects to at least one electrical assembly mechanism. This electrical connection device can be flexible and adaptable to rotation without having any complex contact connection system.

[0053] -According to one example, the support includes an opening and a loop in the opening through which the electrical connection device passes.

[0054] -According to another example, the support includes an electrical assembly mechanism, such as a protruding socket, connected to the electrical connection device.

[0055] -According to one embodiment, the active component includes at least one electrical assembly mechanism, such as a pair of electrical plugs of a power socket.

[0056] -As one example, the electrical assembly mechanism is a recessed power socket.

[0057] -According to one example, the active component includes multiple electrical assembly mechanisms.

[0058] -According to one embodiment, the support includes a protruding type electrical assembly mechanism.

[0059] -According to one embodiment, the active component extends along a rotation axis and includes two ends, one of which is connected via the rotation mechanism.

[0060] - According to one embodiment, the active component includes a plurality of electrical assembly mechanisms, each including a connector plug, wherein the accessories include:

[0061] - A power cable, comprising multiple conductors that supply power to the connector plug according to different potentials.

[0062] - An electrical contact arm connection system that slides on connecting rails, comprising one contact arm per rail, the number of which is at least equal to the different electrical potentials of the plug, each of the rails being connected to a plug of the electrical assembly mechanism having the same potential or to a conductor of the cable, and each of the contact arms being connected to a conductor of the cable or to a plug of the electrical assembly mechanism having the same potential.

[0063] -According to one embodiment, the slot mechanism includes a radially protruding portion forming a counterweight pin facing the slot of the cylindrical component and radially opposite to the slot of the leaf spring.

[0064] The invention and its various applications will be better understood by reading the following description and by examining the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0065] The accompanying drawings are presented for informational purposes and are in no way limiting of the invention.

[0066] 【 Figure 1A The image shows a three-dimensional exploded view of an electrical socket accessory according to a first example of a first embodiment.

[0067] 【 Figure 1B The image shows a three-dimensional exploded view of a portion of the slot rotation mechanism of a first example of the first embodiment.

[0068] 【 Figure 1C The image shows a cross-section of the second part of the slot rotation mechanism of the first example of the first embodiment.

[0069] 【 Figure 2 A portion of the slot rotation mechanism according to a second example of the first embodiment is illustrated.

[0070] 【 Figure 3 The diagram shows a partial schematic view of an electrical socket accessory according to a third example of the first embodiment.

[0071] 【 Figure 4 The illustration shows an example of a second embodiment of the electrical socket accessory.

[0072] 【 Figure 5A The diagram illustrates a three-dimensional view of an example of a slot rotation mechanism according to a second embodiment of an electrical socket accessory.

[0073] 【 Figure 5B The diagram illustrates... Figure 5A A three-dimensional view of the leaf spring of the slotted rotating mechanism.

[0074] 【 Figure 5C The diagram illustrates... Figure 5A A three-dimensional view of the cylindrical component of the slotted rotating mechanism.

[0075] 【 Figure 6 The diagram illustrates a portion of an electrical socket accessory according to the second embodiment, in a three-dimensional exploded view.

[0076] 【 Figure 7 The diagram illustrates a partial cross-sectional three-dimensional view of a portion of an electrical socket accessory according to the second embodiment.

[0077] 【 Figure 8 The diagram illustrates a partial three-dimensional cross-sectional view of another part of the electrical socket fitting according to the second embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0078] The accompanying drawings are for reference only and do not limit the invention. Unless otherwise stated, the same elements appearing in different drawings have unique reference numerals.

[0079] Figure 1A A schematic view of an electrical socket accessory according to a first example of a first embodiment is shown.

[0080] In this example, electrical socket accessory 1 is an electrical multi-assembly block, here being a multi-socket unit for placement on a table, workbench, or board.

[0081] The electrical socket accessory 1 includes an active component 11 extending along axis X and internally accommodating a plurality of electrical mounting mechanisms 12 (e.g., power sockets or switch mechanisms). In this example, each of the plurality of electrical mounting mechanisms 12 includes two grounding plugs 122 and two recessed power plugs 121, but may include, for example, one grounding plug and two recessed plugs, or other types of plugs according to the sales standards of various countries, such as USB ports.

[0082] The electrical socket accessory 1 includes at least one support member 13a, 13b. Here, in this example, the electrical socket accessory 1 includes a first support member 13a and a second support member 13b for abutting the electrical socket accessory 1 against a workbench or operating surface or plate by making the axis X parallel to (e.g., horizontally) the mold, or it may include a single support member 13a, 13b by making the axis X perpendicular to the mold, for example, perpendicular to the workbench.

[0083] The electrical socket accessory 1 includes first and second slot rotation mechanisms 3a and 3b that allow the active component 11 to rotate relative to the first support 13a and the second support 13b, respectively. Figure 1B The second slot rotation mechanism 3b, a part of the electrical socket accessory 1, is shown in more detail and exploded view. Figure 1C A cross-section of the electrical socket accessory 1 at the first slot rotation mechanism 3a is shown.

[0084] The electrical socket accessory 1 may also include a single slot rotation mechanism, such as a first slot rotation mechanism 3a. In this case, the second support 13b includes only a freely rotatable connector relative to the active component 11 along the axis X.

[0085] The active component 11 may preferably be integrally tubular. In this example, the active component 11 is formed by an assembly of an upper cylindrical half-shell 110A and a lower cylindrical half-shell 110B. The engagement between these half-shells can be achieved by snap-fit ​​or threaded connection, here by threaded connection.

[0086] In this example, the active component 11 further includes a cover 111 that fills the opening of the upper shell 110A and defines a plurality of receiving wells 111A of an electrical assembly mechanism 12 aligned with the axis X of the active component 11, here being a power socket.

[0087] Each receiving well 111A includes two holes at its bottom forming a recessed power plug 121 for the contact pins of an electrical plug to pass through, and each receiving well 111A here includes two contact pins forming a grounding plug 122, which is perpendicular to its bottom and appears in the receiving well 111A.

[0088] The cover 111 includes an actuation button 111B at one end for the control switch of the multi-assembly block. The actuation button pivots here along an axis perpendicular to the rotation axis X and can cut off the power to all electrical assembly mechanisms.

[0089] The active component 11 includes a first end 113a and a second end 113b opposite to the first end 113a, each of which is rotatably mounted in the first support 13a and the second support 13b about axis X, respectively.

[0090] Each support member 13a, 13b includes a support element 130, the support element 130 including a circular housing, each circular housing surrounding the first and second ends 113a, 113b of the active component 11 respectively. The inner periphery of the circular housing of the support element 130 of each support member 13a, 13b is complementary to the outer peripheral surface of each of the first and second ends 113a, 113b respectively.

[0091] In this example, each support element 13a, 13b is therefore intended to abut against a support surface (not shown), and the active component 11 is thus an external base arranged with each support element 130, extending above and near the support surface. Each support element 13a, 13b includes two support legs 131 extending from the support element 130 for abutting against the support surface. Here, each support leg 131 includes an opening for securing the support leg to the support surface using fastening members such as screws or rivets, and a rectangular opening for receiving a flexible tightening collar made of plastic with a fixing ratchet (also known as a cable clamp), such as those of known types bearing the trademarks "Colson®" or "Colring®" that allow fixation to cylindrical or shaped tubular supports.

[0092] In this example, each support element 130 of the first and second supports 13a, 13b includes an opening through which the first and second ends 113a, 113b of the active component 11 pass, respectively.

[0093] First and second ends 113a, 113b (where the second end 113b is in Figure 1B(See in particular) includes a shoulder having a solid radial surface that closes the inside of the active component 11. The shoulder includes an outer periphery for centering and rotating in conjunction with the inner shoulder of the support element 130. Thus, each solid radial surface of the first and second ends 113a, 113b closes the opening of the corresponding support 13a, 13b.

[0094] The first and second ends 113a and 113b of the active component 11 have identical shapes, except that the first end 113a includes an axial opening through which the axis X passes, said axial opening being filled by a grommets 18 through which the power cable 8 passes, as shown in the radial cross-section of the electrical socket fitting 1. Figure 1C The cross-section of the power cable 8 can be seen. The power cable 8 includes at least one external component (not shown) and one internal component for connecting the electrical assembly mechanism 12 (here via a control switch) to the network. The power cable 8 here includes three wires for connecting the phase plug, neutral plug, and ground plug. The grommets 18 extend axially outside the housing formed by the opening of the first support 13a.

[0095] According to another example not shown, the active component 11 includes a radial opening and a loop in the opening through which a power cable connected to the electrical assembly mechanism 12 passes.

[0096] According to another example not shown, the first support 13a includes an axial opening and a loop that fills the opening, through which a power cable passes, the power cable being connected to the electrical assembly mechanism 12 by passing through the axial opening of the active component.

[0097] In the example shown, the rotation of the active component 11 within the support element 130 of the supports 13a, 13b allows for multiple rotations. In this example, when the cable is connected to the electrical assembly mechanism to supply power to the electrical assembly mechanism 12, the torsion of the cable restricts rotation. Therefore, before the cable torsion impedes rotation, the first and second slot rotation mechanisms 3a, 3b allow the active component 11 to rotate several times relative to the first and second supports 13a, 13b about the rotation axis X.

[0098] According to another example not shown, the cylindrical component may have an anti-rotation stop, for example, as explained in detail below. Figure 3The anti-rotation stop shown in the third example of the first embodiment illustrates this. Therefore, this anti-rotation stop restricts the rotation of the active component 11 within the support element 130. Rotation of the active component 11 relative to the first and second supports 13a, 13b can occur within a range of 360° minus the thickness of the anti-rotation stop, for example, a range of 258°. This rotation restriction prevents the power cable from being pulled out and disconnected due to torsional stress during rotation of the active component relative to the support members. An advantage of this is that no arcing or electrical faults are caused during any progressive rotation of the active component 11 relative to the first and second supports 13a, 13b. Furthermore, if the cable passes through the active component 11 radially, the anti-rotation stop can prevent rotation beyond 180° to prevent the cable from rotating around the active component 11.

[0099] In another example, not shown, where the rotating mechanisms 3a, 3b allow the active component 11 to rotate several revolutions relative to the first and second supports 13a, 13b, the device can be configured to not restrict rotation by the torsion of the cable 8 by including an electrical contact arm connection system that slides on connecting rails and pivots with the support 13a or the active component 11. Each of these rails is connected to a plug of the electrical assembly mechanism 12 at the same potential or to a conductor of the cable 8, and each contact arm is connected to a conductor of the cable 8 or to a plug of the electrical assembly mechanism 12 at the same potential. The number of arms and rails corresponding to the electrical potential is different; here it is three (ground, neutral, and phase). For example, for each of these conductors, the cable 8 includes a corresponding electrical contact arm connector of a connection system and a rail around each contact arm 360°, each contact arm being positioned on the active component, insulated from and offset from each other, and wherein each plug of each electrical assembly mechanism 12 is connected to one of the corresponding rails. For example, cable 8 includes a phase conductor connected to a phase arm, a neutral conductor connected to a neutral arm, and a ground conductor connected to a ground arm, and the active component includes, for example, three concentric circular tracks positioned on a radial surface of end 113a. These tracks may be on the outer radial surface of end 113a, which is a solid radial surface enclosing the inner side of the active component 11, or on the inner radial surface of a radial surface through which a grommets 18, rotatably mounted together with the radial surface of the active component 11, pass. According to another example, these tracks are mounted on a track tree along axis X, the track tree including multiple loops forming the tracks, such as loop collectors. For example, the track tree extends within a housing of support 13, which includes a radial surface enclosing the track tree housing. Each contact arm may be an elastic conductive strip that applies prestress to the corresponding track. The track tree may be integrated with support 13a or with the active component 11, and these contact arms may be integrated with active component 11 or with support 13a, respectively.

[0100] Each slot rotation mechanism 3a, 3b that allows the corresponding supports 13a, 13b to rotate relative to the active component 11 includes leaf springs 30a, 30b forming a slot 300 and cylindrical components 31a, 31b, the cylindrical components 31a, 31b including a slot 311 whose shape is complementary to the slot 300 of the leaf springs 30a, 30b.

[0101] In this example, the two leaf springs 30a and 30b are equivalent, as are the cylindrical components 31a and 31b. The support components 13a and 13b are also equivalent. This simplifies installation and reduces production costs.

[0102] When the active component 11 rotates from one angular position to another relative to the corresponding supports 13a, 13b, each leaf spring 30a, 30b elastically deforms.

[0103] At each corner position, the slots 300 of the leaf springs 30a and 30b respectively contact a complementary slot 311 of the corresponding cylindrical components 31a and 31b.

[0104] The fact that leaf springs 30a and 30b can deform allows for a groove 300 with a wear rate lower than that between grooves made of plastic, which rub against each other only during each rotation. Furthermore, these leaf springs 30a and 30b are easily installed relative to a resilient ball-mounted system that requires ball lubrication. Therefore, leaf springs 30a and 30b are installed in a movable (removable) manner and can thus be made of a different material.

[0105] In the example shown, each leaf spring 30a, 30b is metal, and the cylindrical parts 31a, 31b including the slot 311 are made of plastic.

[0106] In the example shown, each leaf spring 30a, 30b includes a single notch 300, thus reducing the different feel of rotation at each progressive angle. Furthermore, having rotating mechanisms 3a, 3b on each side of the active component 11 relative to the supports 13a, 13b reduces the feel of torsional torque between the active component 11 and the rotating connection of the supports 13a, 13b.

[0107] In this embodiment, each leaf spring 30a, 30b is rotatably integrated with the active component 11, and the corresponding cylindrical components 31a, 31b are rotatably integrated with the corresponding supports 13a, 13b. The slot mechanisms 3a, 3b include a radially projecting portion (one end 113A of which can be positioned) of a balancing pin 1103 facing the slots of the cylindrical components 31a, 31b. Figure 1A and 1C(See shown in the image), and radially opposite the slots 300 of the leaf springs 3a, 3b. Here, each slot mechanism 3a, 3b includes a balancing pin. Each balancing pin 1103 extends radially to the cylindrical component by including a maximum radius smaller than the radius of the slot 300 of the leaf springs 3a, 3b. Here, the maximum radius relative to the axis X is closer to the minimum radius of each tooth 312 than the maximum radius of each slot 311 of the active component, thereby preventing rapid damage and changes in the user's rotational feel between the two rotating mechanisms 3a, 3b over time. These balancing pins 1103 allow for proper balancing during rotation, which prevents the weight of the active component 11 from being extended solely onto the leaf springs 30a, 30b. The clearance required for rotation is then partially guaranteed by these balancing pins, and the weight of the active component on the leaf springs is reduced at certain angular positions of the active component 11 relative to the supports 13A, 13B.

[0108] "Integrated rotation" of one element with other elements means that if one element rotates along the rotation axis X, then the other element rotates along the rotation axis X. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the active component 11 rotates relative to the supports 13a and 13b, the leaf springs 30a and 30b rotate together with the active component 11 relative to the supports 13a and 13b along the rotation axis X, and the cylindrical components 31a and 31b rotate together with their respective supports relative to the active component 11 along the rotation axis X.

[0109] In the example shown, leaf springs 30a and 30b deform radially relative to the rotation axis X, and according to another example of a slotted rotating mechanism (not shown), they can also deform parallel to the rotation axis X.

[0110] In this example of the embodiment, the slot 300 of the leaf spring 30 is a circular protrusion, and each slot 311 of each cylindrical component 31a, 31b is a circular complementary recess or slot between the teeth 312 of the cylindrical components 31a, 31b. Here, in this example, the slot 311 of each cylindrical component 31a, 31b undulates together with the teeth 312 on at least a portion of the peripheral inner surface of the support element 130 of the support member 13. In this example, the slot 311 of the cylindrical components 31a, 31b undulates around 360° with the teeth 312, which are distributed on the entire peripheral inner surface of the support element 130. In this example, the leaf springs 30a, 30b are radially positioned inside the cylindrical components 31a, 31b.

[0111] According to another example not shown, leaf springs 30a, 30b are axially received on the radial surface of the end 113 of the active member 11 and include their slots 300 extending from the cylindrical members 31a, 31b to the slots 311 of the support members 13a, 13b by means of axial positioning facing the outer side of the cylindrical members 31a, 31b.

[0112] In the example shown, each leaf spring 30a, 30b includes a plate comprising at least one portion extending longitudinally in a flat direction and a deformable member forming a slot 300. Here, the strip comprises two planar portions, and the deformable member forming the slot 300 is positioned between these two planar portions.

[0113] In the example shown, each cylindrical component 31a, 31b is the inner peripheral component 130 of the corresponding support 13a, 13b, and in this example, each leaf spring 30a, 30b includes a stop 303i for integration with the active component 11. Here, each leaf spring 30a, 30b includes two stops 303i, each stop 303i forming a hook for being anchored in the housing 113i of the active component 11. The slot 300 (here, a circular protrusion) of each leaf spring 30a, 30b is positioned approximately between the two stops 303i.

[0114] The outer shells 113i of the first leaf spring 30a and the second leaf spring 30b are respectively formed in the outer periphery of the first end 113a and the second end 113b. Therefore, each outer shell 113i of the stop 303i of each leaf spring 30a, 30b can keep the leaf spring 30a, 30b together with the wall of the support element 130 radially and axially.

[0115] In this example, each of the first leaf springs 30a and the second leaf spring 30b is mounted by elastic stress, with each stop 303i, which is hook-shaped, held in the housing 113i of the active component 11.

[0116] exist Figure 1CIn each cross-section, it can be seen that each housing 113i allows the leaf springs 30a and 30b to deform radially relative to the axis X by allowing the planar portion extending longitudinally flat from the plate to deform, while still allowing the tabs of the hook-shaped stop 303i in the housing 113i to deform. Therefore, the leaf spring specifically includes two compression moldings pressed against two protrusions extending from each housing 113i to guide the deformation of the leaf spring. These two protrusions extend to the outer periphery of the housing, which is included between the corresponding hook and the slot 300 of the leaf spring. Therefore, when the active component 11 is rotated relative to the two supports 13a, 13b, in the first step, each leaf spring 30a, 30b is elastically compressed by sliding the slot 300 of each leaf spring 30a, 30b against the edge of the slot 311 of the cylindrical components 31a, 31b, until each leaf spring 30a, 30b abuts against the teeth 312 between the two slots 311 of the cylindrical components 31a, 31b, while still elastically deforming and bending the leaf springs 30a, 30b through compression via their pressing on the protrusions of the supports, each protrusion forming a press, causing the leaf spring to deform. Thus, each deformation is controlled, and furthermore, it is radial relative to the axis of rotation, allowing rotation in two directions. In the second step, each leaf spring 30a, 30b elastically expands by sliding its slot 300 against the edge of the slot 311 until it is in the bottom of the slot 311 of the cylindrical components 31a, 31b.

[0117] Figure 2 A second example of a portion of the slot rotation mechanism 3 of the first embodiment is shown, which may replace the first or / and second rotation mechanisms 3a, 3b.

[0118] Rotating mechanism 3 is identical to the first and second rotating mechanisms 3a and 3b, except for the following features:

[0119] In this second example, the leaf spring 30 of the rotating mechanism 3 is integrated with one of the two supports (referred to as support 13) for rotation, and the cylindrical component 31 is integrated with one end 113 of the active component 11 for rotation, which is different from the ends 113a and 113b of the first example.

[0120] The leaf spring 30 is also radially positioned outside the cylindrical member 31, so that the cylindrical member 31 includes a slot 311 and teeth 312 that undulate on the outer periphery rather than the inner periphery, as in the cylindrical members 31a and 31b of the first example.

[0121] In addition, the end 113 of the active component 11 includes an opening 113C that passes through and leads to the end 113, and the support 13 closes the opening 113C.

[0122] Furthermore, the leaf spring 30 differs in that, in this example, it includes a stop 303a for integration with the support member 13, instead of a hook-shaped stop 303i for integration with the active component 11 as in the first example. Here, the stop 303a is an opening located at the first longitudinal end through which a stud 133a, which is part of the support element 130 of the support member 13, passes; this is called an opening stop 303a. The opening stop 303a corresponds to the shape of the stud 133a. Therefore, in this example, the opening stop 303a passes through the first planar portion of the belt. The leaf spring 30 further includes a guide stop 335b, which is the peripheral surface surrounding a guide opening 335 located at a second longitudinal end opposite the first longitudinal end. The guide opening 335 is located in the second planar portion of the belt. The guide opening 335 extends longitudinally in the planar portion of the strip by engaging with the guide stop 133b of the support member 13 (here, the guide stud 133b passing through the guide opening 335). In this example, the guide stud 133b is part of the support element 130 of the support member 13, but in conjunction with the following detailed description... Figure 3 The second example shown can also be part of an active component. A notch 300, here a circular protrusion, is positioned approximately midway between the opening stop 303a and the guide opening 335. Thus, the leaf spring includes two dies pressed against the two shoulders of each guide stop 133a, 133b, each shoulder forming a die for deforming the leaf spring. Therefore, the leaf spring includes two stops pressed against these two shoulders, and the notch is between these two stops, allowing for controlled deformation.

[0123] According to another example (not shown) of the slot rotation mechanism 3, the slot 311 of the cylindrical member 31, together with the teeth 312, undulates on at least a portion of the peripheral inner surface of the end 113 of the active member 11. In this example (not shown), the leaf spring 30 can therefore be radially positioned inside the cylindrical member 31 or at least inside its slot 300.

[0124] According to the example not shown, in which the leaf spring 30 deforms parallel to the axis of rotation, in this example, the slot 311 of the cylindrical member 31, together with the teeth 312, undulates on the radial surface of the end 113 of the corresponding cylindrical member 31 at the end of the active member 11.

[0125] According to another example not shown, the cylindrical member 31 includes a protrusion forming a slot, and the leaf spring 50 is a band having a planar portion and a recess forming a slot, the recess being positioned at an angular location in one of the protrusions forming the slot of the cylindrical member 31, wherein the leaf spring is bent by pressing the protrusion forming the slot of the cylindrical member, thereby transferring from one protrusion to the other, such that each end of the recess forming the slot extending from the planar portion of the leaf spring is adapted to elastically deform. In other words, in this example, the teeth 312 and the recess 311 of the cylindrical member can be equivalent to those in the example shown, except that the teeth 312 form a slot, and the leaf spring includes a recess instead of a protrusion, thereby forming a slot for receiving the teeth of the cylindrical member.

[0126] In the second example shown, when the active component 11 is rotated relative to the support 13, the leaf spring 30 deforms from its stable initial position relative to the support 13 to a deformed position in the first step by gradually pressing the slot 300 against the tooth 312 adjacent to the slot 311 that accommodates the slot 300 in the initial position. In the second step, the protrusion of the slot 300 enters the adjacent recessed slot 311, thus allowing the leaf spring to pass from the deformed position back to its initial position in the new recess 311. During the passage from the initial position to the deformed position, the leaf spring 30 elastically deforms by bending (here, radially) as it gets closer to the second end of the guide stud 133b sliding in the guide opening 335. During the passage from the deformed position to the initial position, the slot 300 of the leaf spring 30 enters the slot 311 by returning to its initial position and moving away from the second end of the guide stud 133b sliding in the guide opening 335. Therefore, the deformation is controlled, and it is radial relative to the axis of rotation, allowing rotation in both directions.

[0127] Therefore, each engagement of the slot 300 and the complementary slot 311 forms a stopping mechanism, thereby positioning the active component 11 according to multiple stable angular positions relative to the support 13.

[0128] Figure 3A third example of an electrical socket fitting 1' according to the first embodiment, without its electrical assembly mechanism 12, is partially shown. This third example differs from the second example of the first embodiment in that the electrical socket fitting 1' is a multi-socket type, and its support 13' includes a protruding electrical assembly mechanism 12 (not shown). In other words, in this example, the electrical socket fitting 1' does not include an external power cable, and the support 13' does not include feet. In this example, the electrical socket fitting 1' includes an electrical connection device that allows the plug of the electrical assembly mechanism 12 of the active component to be connected to a corresponding plug of the protruding electrical assembly mechanism 12 of the support 13', for example, via a power cable, or to a contact arm system that pivots with the support 13'. The advantage of a power cable is that it does not cause any arcing or electrical faults with each rotation.

[0129] The third example is similar to the second example, except for the differences described below.

[0130] In this third example, the active component 11' surrounds the support 13'.

[0131] In this third example, the active component 11' includes three receiving wells 111A that are oriented differently from each other, such as a triplet. The active component 11' may also include only a single well, allowing for a rotary receptacle. Figure 3 The active component 11' of the slot rotation mechanism 3' is shown without a half-shell and without an electrical assembly mechanism 12, so that the active component 11' can be observed.

[0132] The slot rotation mechanism 3' is similar to the first example, but differs from the second example in that the support member 13' includes a cylindrical member 31 with a plurality of slots 311 at the end opposite the protruding plug of the electrical assembly mechanism 12, and therefore, the active member 11' includes a leaf spring 30' that includes the slots 300. The alternatives described above relating to the slot rotation mechanisms 3a, 3b in the first and second examples are also compatible with this third example.

[0133] In addition to this third example, it can be seen that the cylindrical member 311 extending from the support element 130' includes a rotation stop 134 that restricts the rotation of the active member 11 to 180° within the support element 130. This anti-rotation stop 134 presses against a half-shell (not shown) of the active member 11'. Therefore, in the third example, the cylindrical member 311 includes a notch 311 exceeding 180°. Of course, by including the notch 311 at 360° of the cylindrical member 311, rotation of the active member 11 relative to the support element 13' can be within a range of 360° minus X degrees corresponding to the rotation stop 134.

[0134] Figure 4An example of a second embodiment of the electrical socket accessory 2 is shown.

[0135] Electrical socket accessories 2 include with Figure 1A The first example is an active component 21 of an electrical multi-assembly block that extends along axis X and internally houses a plurality of electrical assembly mechanisms 12, such as power sockets or switch mechanisms, in a manner similar to the first embodiment.

[0136] The socket accessory 2 includes a support 23 that differs from the first example of the first embodiment, in which the socket accessory 2 includes a single support 23 by making its axis X perpendicular to the mold, for example, perpendicular to the worktable. The advantage of this example of the second embodiment is that it has a single rotating mechanism 5, and therefore there is no problem of a twisting sensation if one of the two rotating mechanisms in the first example of the first embodiment fails. However, the electrical socket accessory 2 of this second embodiment can be as follows: Figure 1A Electrical multi-assembly blocks or Figure 3 The example has multiple sockets, but it has a rotating mechanism 5 between the support member 23 and the active component 21 that is different from the first embodiment, as will be described in detail below.

[0137] Figures 5A to 5C An example of a slot rotation mechanism 5 according to a second embodiment of electrical socket fitting 2 is shown.

[0138] In this second embodiment, the slot rotation mechanism 5 includes a leaf spring 50, which is a belt that at least partially surrounds the rotation axis X. Here, in this example, the leaf spring 50 surrounds the rotation axis 360°. In this example, the belt is a washer that surrounds the rotation axis 360°, but according to another example it could be a crown.

[0139] In this example, the leaf spring 50 includes several slots 500 spaced regularly therein, thereby allowing for different mounting positions and a balance of rotational torque feel. Here, there are at least two slots 500, and in this example, when there are two, the first slot 500a and the second slot 500b are radially opposite each other.

[0140] Therefore, the leaf spring includes two planar portions forming a washer, and each deformable part forming a notch 500 is positioned between these two planar portions.

[0141] In this example, as in the example of the first embodiment, the slot 500 is a circular protrusion, but it can also be a recess as described in the first embodiment.

[0142] In this example, the leaf spring 50 deforms parallel to the axis of rotation X, but it can also deform perpendicular to the axis of rotation X, as in the first embodiment.

[0143] The slotted rotation mechanism 5 includes a cylindrical member 51 with slots 511 that undulate along with teeth 512 between each slot on the radial surface of the cylindrical member 51, unlike the example shown in the first embodiment where the slots 511 undulate along with the teeth 512 on the outer peripheral surface. Each recess 511 is tapered, widening from the inner diameter to the outer diameter of the cylindrical member 51. The slots 511 and teeth 512 are circular, forming a waveform that undulates at an angle along the radial surface of the cylindrical member 51, in this example within a 360° range.

[0144] The cylindrical component 51 further includes a rotation stop 514, which restricts the rotation of the first element relative to the second element, the first element being rotatably integrated with the cylindrical component 51 and the second element being rotatably integrated with the leaf spring 50. Thus, the rotation stop 514 is located close to another stop of the second element.

[0145] In this example, the leaf spring 50 thus faces the radial surface of the cylindrical member 51 axially, and deforms elastically and axially as the cylindrical member 51 rotates relative to the leaf spring 50.

[0146] Therefore, at what is called a stable initial position, the first slot 500a and the second slot 500 are each positioned in the first slot 511a and the second slot 511b that each form a slot 511.

[0147] When the cylindrical component 51 is rotated relative to the leaf spring 50, in a first step, the leaf spring 50 axially deforms from its initial position to a deformed position by pressing each of the first slots 500a and the second slot 500b onto the teeth 512 adjacent to the first recesses 511a and the second recesses 511b. In a second step, each protrusion of the first slot 500a and the second slot 500b enters the adjacent recess slot 511 of the first recess 511a and the second recess 511b, respectively, thus allowing the leaf spring 50 to pass from the deformed position back to the initial position.

[0148] During the transition from the initial position to the deformed position, the leaf spring 50 is thus deformed by elastic bending (here, axial bending) by pressing the slots 500a and 500b of the leaf spring onto the teeth 512 and abutting against the axial stops 503a and 503b, which are described in detail below. Each of the two axial stops forms a mold for deforming the leaf spring. Each slot is positioned between the two axial stops.

[0149] During the process of moving from the deformed position to the initial position, the slot 500 of the leaf spring 50 will enter the slot 511 by returning to its initial position. Therefore, the leaf spring 50 is mounted in a housing that allows it to have bending freedom;

[0150] When the leaf spring 50 is deformed perpendicular to the axis of rotation X, the leaf spring 50 includes, for example, multiple portions that are separated from the cylindrical member 51 at the stop, thereby allowing the leaf spring 50 to deform.

[0151] In this example of the embodiment, the leaf spring 50 is rotatably integrated with the active component 21, which is therefore the second element, and the cylindrical component 51 is integrated with the support member 23, which is therefore the first element. Specifically, in this example, the cylindrical component 51 is one end of the support member 23.

[0152] The leaf spring 50 includes at least one axial and rotational stop 503a, 503b to prevent it from rotating and compressing axially relative to the second element (here relative to the active component 21) that houses it. Here, the leaf spring 50 includes a first stop 503a and a second stop 503b extending axially from the washer component in a direction different from the first slot 500a and the second slot 500b. Specifically, the stops 503a, 503b and the slots 500a, 500b are regularly and angularly alternating.

[0153] Figure 6 A three-dimensional exploded view of a portion of the electrical socket accessory 2 according to the second embodiment is illustrated.

[0154] from Figure 6 As can be seen, the active component 21 also includes two lower shells 210B and an upper shell 210A. In this example, the support 23 includes a cylindrical component 51 surrounded by the ends of the two lower shells 210B and the upper shell 210A that together form the outer shell of the leaf spring 50.

[0155] Figure 7 A partial cross-sectional three-dimensional view of an electrical socket accessory 2 according to a second embodiment is illustrated in the diagram. Figure 7 The upper half shell 210A is not shown, and the lower half shell 210B of the electrical socket fitting 2 is cut according to a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation X.

[0156] The leaf spring 50 includes a guide stop 535b for guiding deformation of the leaf spring 50 by cooperating with a guide stop 235 of a support or active component. Here, the leaf spring 50 includes a central opening 535 that forms the guide stop 535b together with its peripheral surface surrounding the opening, and the support 23 includes a guide stop 235 formed by a centering cylindrical portion that extends axially inside the central opening 535, thereby centering the leaf spring 50 to guide it during installation and to cause its elastic deformation by bending.

[0157] Support member 23 includes a groove 25 for receiving a semi-cylindrical inner shoulder 215A of the upper half-shell 210A and another semi-cylindrical inner shoulder 215B of the lower half-shell 210B, wherein the semi-cylindrical inner shoulders 215A and 215B are as follows: Figure 8 As can be seen.

[0158] Figure 8 A partial cross-sectional three-dimensional view of another part of the electrical socket fitting according to the second embodiment is illustrated. Figure 8 In the diagram, support member 23 is not shown, and the lower half shell 210A of electrical socket fitting 2 is cut along an angular plane relative to the axis of rotation X.

[0159] The active component 21 includes, at least on one of its half-shells 210A and 210B, a component that can be Figure 8 The compression points 214, as seen in the diagram, such as those adjacent to the anti-rotation stops 503a and 503b, thus allow the leaf spring 50 to bend elastically when the two notches 500 of the leaf spring 50 are pressed against the teeth 512. Furthermore, in this example, each half-shell 210A, 210B includes an end-bent stop 2140 so that the shape of the elastically deformable leaf spring 50 can be guided by bending it, thereby preventing the latter from bending during plastic deformation. In practice, the axial height dimension of the end-bent stop 2140, which is in the shape of a support rib, is determined to provide sufficient clearance for the deformation of the leaf spring 50.

[0160] Therefore, the leaf spring 50 is clamped between the cylindrical component 51 including the slot 511 and the pressing point 214.

[0161] exist Figure 4 and 8 As can be further seen in this example, similar to the first example of the first embodiment, the active component 11 includes a cover 211 that protrudes from the upper shell 210A. The cover 211 defines a plurality of receiving wells 111A of an electrical assembly mechanism 12 aligned along the axis X of the active component 11, which are, in this case, power sockets.

[0162] According to another example of this embodiment (not shown), the leaf spring 50 is integrated with a support member, and the active component includes a cylindrical component that includes a slot.

[0163] According to another example (not shown) of these embodiments, the accessory includes several rotating mechanisms, for example, it includes one of the rotating mechanisms between the second support and the active component, or the accessory further includes a rotating mechanism between two relatively rotating portions of the active component, allowing the electrical assembly mechanism to be oriented in different angular orientations. In particular, in the case of two rotating portions, the active component may include several half-shells. The two relatively rotating portions of the active component may be oriented along other axes of rotation, such as perpendicular to the axis of rotation X.

[0164] According to another example not shown in these embodiments, the support may also include one or more electrical assembly mechanisms.

Claims

1. An electrical socket fitting (1, 1', 2) characterized in that, The electrical socket accessories include: Support members (13a, 13b, 13, 13', 23) and active components (11, 11', 21) that rotate relative to the support members (13a, 13b, 13, 13', 23) along the rotation axis (X), A slot rotation mechanism (3a, 3b, 3, 3', 5) that allows the support members (13a, 13b, 13, 13', 23) to rotate relative to the active component (11, 11', 21), the slot rotation mechanism comprising: Leaf springs (30a, 30b, 30, 30', 50), each including at least one slot (300, 500, 500a, 500b) and a stop (303i, 303a, 503a, 503b) for integration with the support or the active component, and Cylindrical components (31a, 31b, 31, 51) include slots (311, 511a, 511b) whose shapes are complementary to the slots (300, 500, 500a, 500b) of the leaf springs (30a, 30b, 30, 30', 50), wherein, when the active components (11, 11', 21) rotate relative to the support members (13a, 13b, 13, 13', 23) from an angular position... When rotated to another corner position, the leaf springs (30a, 30b, 30, 30', 50) are elastically deformed by bending, and wherein, at each corner position, the slots (300, 500, 500a, 500b) of the leaf springs (30a, 30b, 30, 30', 50) respectively contact a complementary slot (311, 511, 511a, 511b) of the cylindrical component (31a, 31b, 31, 51).

2. The electrical outlet fitting (1, 1', 2) according to claim 1, wherein The leaf springs (30a, 30b, 30', 50) are rotatably integrated with the active components (11, 11', 21), and the cylindrical components (31a, 31b, 31, 51) are rotatably integrated with the support members (13a, 13b, 13', 23).

3. The electrical outlet fitting (1) according to claim 1, wherein The leaf spring (30) is rotatably integrated with the support member (13), and the cylindrical member (31) is rotatably integrated with the active member (21).

4. The electrical outlet fitting (1, 1') according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The leaf springs (30a, 30b, 30, 30') deform radially relative to the axis of rotation (X).

5. The electrical outlet fitting (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The leaf spring (50) deforms parallel to the axis of rotation.

6. The electrical outlet fitting (1, 1', 2) according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The leaf springs (30, 30', 50) include a guide stop (335b, 535b) for guiding the deformation of the leaf springs (30, 30', 50) by cooperating with guide stops (133b, 335) of the support members (13, 13', 23) or the active components (11, 11', 21).

7. An electrical outlet fitting (2) according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The leaf spring (50) is a belt that at least partially surrounds the axis of rotation (X).

8. An electrical socket fitting (1, 1') according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein The leaf spring (30a, 30b, 30, 30') is a plate comprising at least one portion extending longitudinally in a flat manner and a deformable member forming the slot (300).

9. An electrical socket fitting (1, 1', 2) according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The cylindrical components (31a, 31b, 31, 51) include multiple recesses forming multiple slots (311, 511, 511a, 511b), and the leaf springs (30a, 30b, 30, 30', 50) include a protrusion forming a slot (300, 500, 500a, 500b), the protrusion being positioned at a certain angle at the slots (311, 511, 51) of the cylindrical components (31a, 31b, 31, 51). In one of the recesses of 1a, 511b), and the protrusion of the forming groove is adapted to cause the leaf spring to bend and undergo elastic deformation by pressing the teeth (312, 512) between the recesses of the two forming grooves (311, 511, 511a, 511b), thereby transmitting from one recess of the forming grooves (311, 511, 511a, 511b) of the cylindrical member (31, 51) to the other recess of the forming grooves (311, 511, 511a, 511b).

10. An electrical socket fitting (1, 1') according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The active component (11) includes multiple electrical assembly mechanisms (12), each electrical assembly mechanism including a connector (121, 122), wherein the electrical socket accessory includes: The power cable (8) includes conductors that supply power to the connecting plugs (121, 122) according to different potentials. An electrical contact arm connection system that slides on connecting rails includes one contact arm configured on each connecting rail, the number of contact arms being at least equal to the different electrical numbers of the plug, each of the connecting rails being connected to a plug of the electrical assembly mechanism (12) having the same potential or to one of the conductors of the cable (8), and each of the contact arms being connected to one of the conductors of the cable (8) or to a plug of the electrical assembly mechanism (12) having the same potential.

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