A faceplate structure and a wall socket

Abstract

This invention relates to a faceplate structure and a wall socket. The faceplate structure includes a faceplate, a support column disposed on the back of the faceplate, and hardware components connected to the top of the support column. The hardware components include a terminal block and a hardware sleeve electrically connected to the terminal block. The end of the support column is provided with a support portion for supporting the terminal block. The support portion includes a U-shaped vertical plate, a first support rib, and a second support rib, which are respectively disposed on the left and right edges of the vertical plate. The hardware sleeve has a vertical portion that inserts into the terminal block. The support portion and the vertical portion together support the terminal block. This invention uses a U-shaped support portion located on the upper surface of the support column to support the hardware components. While ensuring good support for the hardware components, it can effectively reduce the amount of raw materials used in the support portion, saving raw materials and improving product economy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of sockets, and more particularly to a faceplate structure and a wall socket. Background Technology

[0002] With the gradual improvement of people's living standards, wall sockets have become widely used in many households due to their superior user experience. Existing wall sockets, such as those shown in the attached... Figure 5 As shown, the hardware component 03 is mostly supported by a T-shaped support structure composed of support column 01 and reinforcing column 02. This requires a large amount of raw materials, which is not conducive to the control of product costs and there is room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a cover structure and a wall socket, which uses an U-shaped support part located on the upper surface of the support column to support the hardware. While ensuring that the hardware can still get a good support effect, it can effectively reduce the amount of raw materials used in the support part, save raw materials, and improve the economic efficiency of the product.

[0004] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A faceplate structure includes a faceplate, a support column disposed on the back of the faceplate, and hardware components connected to the top of the support column. The hardware components include a terminal block and a hardware sleeve electrically connected to the terminal block. The end of the support column is provided with a support portion for supporting the terminal block. The support portion includes a vertical plate arranged in a U-shape, a first support rib, and a second support rib. The first support rib and the second support rib are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the vertical plate. The hardware sleeve has a vertical portion that is inserted into the terminal block. The support portion and the vertical portion together support the terminal block.

[0006] Unlike the traditional T-shaped support structure located next to the support column, this application uses an U-shaped support part located on the upper surface of the support column to support the hardware. While ensuring that the hardware can still get a good support effect, it can effectively reduce the amount of raw materials used in the support part, save raw materials, and improve the economic efficiency of the product.

[0007] Alternatively, in one possible implementation, the hardware socket also has a bent portion perpendicular to the vertical portion, the bent portion being in close contact with the end of the support column.

[0008] In addition to the U-shaped support section, the vertical section has a bent section at its end. The bent section fits stably against the upper surface of the support column, providing stable support for the vertical section so that the vertical section can also support the terminal block. The terminal block is stably supported by the combined action of the vertical section and the support plate.

[0009] Alternatively, in one possible implementation, one side of the upright plate and one side of the supporting column are on the same plane.

[0010] The uprights are located on the support columns and are coplanar with the support columns, which can effectively reduce the amount of raw materials used for the uprights.

[0011] Optionally, in one possible implementation, the end of the bent portion is hollowed out with a first recess for avoiding the first support rib and a second recess for avoiding the second support rib. The end of the bent portion is enclosed by the upright plate, the first support rib, and the second support rib.

[0012] Traditionally, the dimensions of the bent portion are equal to the dimensions of the upper end face of the support column. However, in order to avoid interference between the bent portion and the first and second support ribs, this application has a first and a second recess carved out at the end of the bent portion. The setting of the first and second recesses can effectively reduce the amount of copper used. At the same time, the first and second support ribs limit the bent portion from both sides to compensate for the reduced support stability of the bent portion due to the reduced amount of copper used.

[0013] Optionally, in one possible implementation, one side of the first support rib is in contact with the upright plate, and the lower end face of the first support rib is in contact with the end face of the support column; one side of the second support rib is in contact with the upright plate, and the lower end face of the second support rib is in contact with the end face of the support column. The upper end faces of the first support rib, the second support rib, and the upright plate all abut against the lower surface of the terminal block. The first recess and the second recess are located on both sides of the end of the bent portion, with the first recess positioned next to the first support rib and the second recess positioned next to the second support rib.

[0014] The first support rib, the second support rib, and the upright plate are not on the same plane, forming an U-shape to more stably support the terminal block.

[0015] According to another aspect of the invention, a wall socket is provided, including a faceplate structure, an outer cover covering the surface of the faceplate structure, and a bottom shell that engages with the outer cover.

[0016] Alternatively, in one possible implementation, one side of the hardware is secured to the bottom shell. The hardware includes an E-pole, an L-pole, and an N-pole. The E-pole is supported by a support column, while the L-pole and N-pole are supported by a support portion and a vertical portion.

[0017] Both the L-electrode and the N-electrode are supported by the aforementioned U-shaped support, which effectively saves raw materials and improves the product's economic efficiency while ensuring that the L-electrode and N-electrode can obtain sufficient and stable support.

[0018] The advantages of this invention compared to the prior art are:

[0019] The wall socket of this invention differs from the traditional T-shaped support structure located next to the support column. This application uses an U-shaped support portion located on the upper surface of the support column to support the hardware. While ensuring that the hardware still receives good support, it can effectively reduce the amount of raw materials used in the support portion, saving materials and improving product economy. The dimensions of the traditional bending portion are equal to the dimensions of the upper end face of the support column. However, to avoid interference between the bending portion and the first and second support ribs, this application has a first recess and a second recess hollowed out at the end of the bending portion. The setting of the first and second recesses can effectively reduce the amount of copper used. At the same time, the first and second support ribs limit the bending portion from both sides to compensate for the reduced support stability of the bending portion due to the reduced amount of copper used. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a wall socket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of a wall socket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of region A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of a wall socket from another perspective in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 The background refers to existing wall sockets in the art.

[0026] Icons: 1-Bottom shell, 2-Outer cover, 3-E pole piece, 4-L pole piece, 5-N pole piece, 6-Face cover plate, 7-Support column, 8-Terminal post, 9-Hardware socket, 10-Support part, 11-Upright plate, 12-First support rib, 13-Second support rib, 14-Vertical part, 15-Bending part, 16-First recess, 17-Second recess, 01-Support column, 02-Reinforcing column, 03-Hardware. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0028] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present application for protection, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present application without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0029] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "vertical," "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the figures, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this application is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0030] It should be noted that, unless there is any conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0031] The technical solutions in this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] This embodiment provides a 16A three-prong wall socket, including a base shell 1, an outer cover 2, and hardware components. The hardware components include an E-pole 3, an L-pole 4, and an N-pole 5. The E-pole 3 is supported by a conventional support structure, while the L-pole 4 and N-pole 5 are supported by an innovative support structure. Specifically, the innovative support structure includes a faceplate 6 and a support post 7 disposed on the back of the faceplate 6. The hardware components are top-contactly connected to the support post 7. The hardware components include a terminal post 8 and a hardware socket 9 electrically connected to the terminal post 8. The end of the support post 7 is provided with a support portion 10 for supporting the terminal post 8. The support portion 10 includes a vertical plate 11 arranged in a U-shape, a first support rib 12, and a second support rib 13. The first support rib 12 and the second support rib 13 are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the vertical plate 11. The hardware socket 9 has a vertical portion 14 that inserts into the terminal post 8. The support portion 10 and the vertical portion 14 together support the terminal post 8.

[0033] Unlike the traditional T-shaped support structure located next to the support column 7, this application uses an U-shaped support part 10 located on the upper surface of the support column 7 to support the hardware. While ensuring that the hardware can still get a good support effect, it can effectively reduce the amount of raw materials used in the support part 10, save raw materials, and improve the economic efficiency of the product.

[0034] The support part 10 is a single piece, and the upright plate 11, the first support rib 12 and the second support rib 13 are integrally formed. At the same time, the support part 10 and the support column 7 are also integrally formed, and the support column 7 and the cover plate 6 are integrally formed. That is, the support column 7, the upright plate 11, the first support rib 12 and the second support rib 13 are all integrally formed with the cover plate 6. The material is put into the molding machine and produced in one go. The product has no splicing marks, and the quality is better and the service life is longer.

[0035] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the hardware sleeve 9 also has a bent portion 15 that is perpendicular to the vertical portion 14, and the bent portion 15 is in close contact with the end of the support column 7.

[0036] In addition to the U-shaped support part 10, the vertical part 14 is connected to a bent part 15 at its end. The bent part 15 is stably attached to the upper surface of the support column 7, providing stable support for the vertical part 14 so that the vertical part 14 can also support the terminal 8. The terminal 8 is stably supported by the combined action of the vertical part 14 and the support plate.

[0037] It should be noted that in this embodiment, one side of the upright plate 11 and one side of the support column 7 are on the same plane.

[0038] The upright plate 11 is located on the support column 7 and is coplanar with the support column 7, which can effectively reduce the amount of raw materials used in the upright plate 11.

[0039] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the end of the bent portion 15 is hollowed out with a first recess 16 for avoiding the first support rib 12 and a second recess 17 for avoiding the second support rib 13. The end of the bent portion 15 is enclosed by the upright plate 11, the first support rib 12 and the second support rib 13.

[0040] Traditionally, the dimensions of the bent portion 15 are equal to the dimensions of the upper end face of the support column 7. However, in order to avoid interference between the bent portion 15 and the first support rib 12 and the second support rib 13, the present application has a first recess 16 and a second recess 17 hollowed out at the end of the bent portion 15. The setting of the first recess 16 and the second recess 17 can effectively reduce the amount of copper used. At the same time, the first support rib 12 and the second support rib 13 limit the bent portion 15 from both sides to compensate for the reduced copper usage and improve the support stability of the bent portion 15.

[0041] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, one side of the first support rib 12 is connected to the upright plate 11, and the lower end face of the first support rib 12 is connected to the end face of the support column 7; one side of the second support rib 13 is connected to the upright plate 11, and the lower end face of the second support rib 13 is connected to the end face of the support column 7. The upper end face of the first support rib 12, the upper end face of the second support rib 13, and the upper end face of the upright plate 11 all abut against the lower surface of the terminal post 8. The first recess 16 and the second recess 17 are respectively located on both sides of the end of the bent portion 15, with the first recess 16 positioned next to the first support rib 12 and the second recess 17 positioned next to the second support rib 13.

[0042] The first support rib 12, the second support rib 13, and the upright plate 11 are not on the same plane, forming an U-shape to more stably support the terminal block 8.

[0043] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A faceplate structure, characterized in that, The device includes a faceplate, a support column disposed on the back of the faceplate, and hardware components that contact the end of the support column. The hardware components include a terminal block and a hardware sleeve electrically connected to the terminal block. The end of the support column is provided with a support portion for supporting the terminal block. The support portion includes a vertical plate arranged in a U-shape, a first support rib, and a second support rib. The first support rib and the second support rib are respectively disposed on the left and right edges of the vertical plate. The hardware sleeve has a vertical portion that is inserted into the terminal block. The support portion and the vertical portion together support the terminal block. The hardware sleeve also has a bent portion perpendicular to the vertical portion. The bent portion is in close contact with the end of the support column. One side of the vertical plate and one side of the support column are on the same plane.

2. The faceplate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the bent portion is hollowed out with a first recess for avoiding the first support bone position and a second recess for avoiding the second support bone position.

3. The faceplate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, One side of the first support rib is connected to the upright plate, and the lower end face of the first support rib is connected to the end face of the support column; one side of the second support rib is connected to the upright plate, and the lower end face of the second support rib is connected to the end face of the support column.

4. The faceplate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the first support bone, the upper surface of the second support bone, and the upper surface of the upright plate all abut against the lower surface of the terminal block.

5. The faceplate structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The end of the bent portion is enclosed by the upright plate, the first support bone, and the second support bone.

6. The faceplate structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first recess and the second recess are located on both sides of the end of the bent portion, respectively. The first recess is located next to the first support bone, and the second recess is located next to the second support bone.

7. A wall socket, characterized in that, The cover structure includes any one of claims 1-6, and further includes an outer cover covering the surface of the cover structure and a bottom shell that engages with the outer cover.

8. The wall socket according to claim 7, characterized in that, One side of the hardware is secured to the bottom shell. The hardware includes an E pole, an L pole, and an N pole. The E pole is supported by a support column, while the L and N poles are supported by a support section and a vertical section.

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