Lift socket and furniture

Abstract

This application discloses a retractable socket, including a first socket portion, which comprises a first housing, a socket core, and a locking mechanism. The first housing has a first opening; the socket core has a first panel with a first socket hole. The first housing at least partially surrounds the socket core, the first panel is exposed through the first opening, and the socket core is movable relative to the first housing between a raised position and a lowered position. The locking mechanism is actuated to lock when the socket core is in the raised position, preventing the socket core from moving to the lowered position. The retractable socket disclosed in this application allows for full and effective utilization of the space in front of the socket core, thus making the retractable socket suitable for more usage scenarios.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of switch and socket technology, specifically to a lift-up socket and furniture. Background Technology

[0002] Electrical sockets are among the most widely used electrical devices in daily life, used to connect power sources, network cables, telephone lines, etc. Retractable sockets are a common type of socket, offering more flexible placement options compared to wall sockets.

[0003] In related technologies, the socket body of a retractable socket is typically inserted into a receiving cylinder. When needed, the socket body extends out of the receiving cylinder, revealing the socket hole; when not in use, the socket body retracts into the receiving cylinder, concealing the socket hole. The socket hole of a retractable socket is usually located on the side of the socket body. This is because if the socket hole were located on the front of the socket, the insertion direction of the electrical appliance plug would be parallel to the retractable socket's lifting direction, causing the socket to drop in pressure when the plug is inserted, thus inconveniencing its use.

[0004] However, while the above arrangement can ensure the normal and effective use of the socket, it results in wasted space in front of the socket and limited usage scenarios. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, this application provides a lift-up socket and furniture, which enables the space in front of the socket to be fully and effectively utilized, thereby making the lift-up socket suitable for more usage scenarios.

[0006] The specific technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:

[0007] One aspect of this application is to provide a lifting socket, the lifting socket including a first socket part, the first socket part including a first housing, a socket core and a locking mechanism;

[0008] The first housing has a first opening;

[0009] The socket core has a first panel, on which a first socket is provided;

[0010] The first housing at least partially surrounds the socket core, the first panel is exposed through the first opening, and the socket core is movable relative to the first housing between a raised position and a lowered position;

[0011] The locking mechanism is used to be actuated to a locked state when the socket core is in the raised position, thereby preventing the socket core from moving to the lowered position.

[0012] Optionally, the socket core is provided with a first slide rail, the first slide rail including a first sub-slide rail and a second sub-slide rail that are connected to each other, the first sub-slide rail extends along a first direction, the second sub-slide rail extends along a second direction, wherein the first direction is parallel to the lifting direction of the socket core, and the second direction is parallel to the circumferential direction of the side wall of the socket core;

[0013] The first housing has a second slide rail, which extends along the second direction;

[0014] The locking mechanism includes a limiting slider, wherein...

[0015] When the socket core is in the raised position, at least a portion of the second slide rail corresponds to the position of the second sub-slide rail, and the limiting slider is simultaneously located in the second slide rail and the second sub-slide rail;

[0016] When the socket core is in the lowered position, the second slide and the second sub-slide are misaligned, and a portion of the second slide corresponds to the position of the first sub-slide. The limiting slider is simultaneously located within the second slide and the first sub-slide.

[0017] Optionally, the second sub-slide is located on the side of the first sub-slide away from the first panel, and the second sub-slide is perpendicular to the first sub-slide.

[0018] Optionally, the dimensions of the first sub-slide are configured such that the limiting slider can only slide in the first direction within the first sub-slide.

[0019] Optionally, the dimensions of the second slide are configured such that the limiting slider can only slide in the second direction within the second slide.

[0020] Optionally, the locking mechanism includes a cover plate;

[0021] The cover plate is movably connected to the socket core to cover or expose the first socket in the opening direction of the first opening;

[0022] The cover plate is connected to the limiting slider, thereby causing the limiting slider to slide when actuated.

[0023] Optionally, the cover plate is slidably connected to the first panel along the second direction;

[0024] The cover plate has a toggle member for driving the limiting slider to slide, and the toggle member is provided with a third slide rail extending parallel to the first direction, the third slide rail corresponding to the first slide rail;

[0025] The limiting slider also passes through the third slide rail.

[0026] Optionally, a second socket is provided on the side wall of the socket core adjacent to the first panel. The second socket is adapted to be located inside the first housing when the socket core is in the lowered position, and exposed outside the first housing when the socket core is in the raised position.

[0027] And / or,

[0028] The socket core is equipped with a wireless charging module, which is used to charge wireless receiving devices within the wireless signal coverage area.

[0029] Optionally, the first housing includes an insert portion adapted to be embedded into a mounting hole formed in the target carrier;

[0030] The first socket portion further includes a second housing, which wraps around the outside of the first housing, wherein the embedded portion extends from the second housing;

[0031] When the embedded portion is located within the mounting hole, the first opening is exposed on a first side of the target carrier, the socket core is adapted to extend from the first side out of the first housing, and the second housing is exposed on a second side of the target carrier, the second side being opposite to the first side.

[0032] Optionally, the lifting socket includes a second socket portion;

[0033] The second socket portion is located on the side of the second housing away from the first housing, and the first end face of the second socket portion is connected to the second housing;

[0034] The second panel of the second socket is located on at least one side end face of the second socket, the side end face being the end face that is connected to the first end face, and a third socket is provided on the second panel.

[0035] Optionally, the first socket portion has a through-hole for passing through the first socket portion, the through-hole being for at least allowing the electrical connection wire of the electrical device to pass through;

[0036] When the embedded portion is located within the mounting hole, the wire hole connects the first and second sides of the target carrier.

[0037] Another aspect of this application is to provide a piece of furniture having an embedded opening in which a lifting socket as described above is installed.

[0038] The retractable socket provided in this application has a socket core that can move between a raised and lowered position relative to the first housing. When power is needed through the first panel of the socket core, the socket core can be raised to the raised position, and then a locking mechanism is activated to lock the socket core. This ensures that even if an external force is applied to the first panel in the retraction direction while a plug is inserted, the socket core will not move because the locking mechanism prevents movement, providing stable support and facilitating effective plug insertion. When power is not needed through the first panel of the socket core, the locking mechanism can be released, allowing the socket core to retract to the lowered position and remain within the first housing, thus achieving storage and concealment. Therefore, the retractable socket provided in this application allows for full and effective utilization of the space in front of the socket, making it suitable for a wider range of usage scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0039] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0040] Figure 1 This is a first exploded view of a lifting socket provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a lifting socket in a lowered position, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0042] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a lifting socket in the raised position provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a lifting socket with the cover plate in a closed state, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a lifting socket with the cover plate in the open state, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a locking mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a lifting socket in the raised position with the cover plate in the open state, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 8This is a second exploded view of a lifting socket provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a lifting socket in a lowered position provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a lifting socket in the raised position provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly arrangement of a lifting device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 12 This is a structural schematic diagram of a lifting socket provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0052] Figure label:

[0053] 1. First socket section;

[0054] 11. First housing; 111. First opening; 112. Second slide rail; 113. Embedded portion; 114. Bottom wall; 115. Second opening;

[0055] 12. Socket core; 121. First panel; 122. First slide rail; 1221. First sub-slide rail; 1222. Second sub-slide rail; 123. First socket; 124. Second socket;

[0056] 13. Locking mechanism; 131. Limiting slider; 132. Cover plate; 1321. Actuating element;

[0057] 14. Second shell; 141. Accommodation space;

[0058] 15. Lifting device;

[0059] 16. Cable guide hole;

[0060] 2. Second socket section; 21. Second panel; 22. Third socket;

[0061] 3. Target carrier; 31. Mounting hole.

[0062] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0063] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0064] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. 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.

[0065] Electrical sockets are among the most widely used electrical devices in daily life, used to connect power sources, network cables, telephone lines, etc. Retractable sockets are a common type of socket, offering more flexible placement options compared to wall sockets.

[0066] In related technologies, the socket body of a retractable socket is typically inserted into a receiving cylinder. When needed, the socket body extends out of the receiving cylinder, revealing the socket hole; when not in use, the socket body retracts into the receiving cylinder, concealing the socket hole. The socket hole of a retractable socket is usually located on the side of the socket body. This is because if the socket hole were located on the front of the socket, the insertion direction of the electrical appliance plug would be parallel to the retractable socket's lifting direction, causing the socket to drop in pressure when the plug is inserted, thus inconveniencing its use.

[0067] However, while the above arrangement can ensure the normal and effective use of the socket, it results in wasted space in front of the socket and limited usage scenarios.

[0068] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a lift-up socket, which allows for full and effective utilization of the space in front of the socket.

[0069] like Figure 1As shown, the lifting socket provided in this application embodiment includes a first socket part 1, the first socket part 1 including a first housing 11, a socket core 12 and a locking mechanism 13; the first housing 11 has a first opening 111; the socket core 12 has a first panel 121, on which a first insertion hole 123 is provided; the first housing 11 at least partially surrounds the socket core 12, the first panel 121 is exposed in the first opening 111, and the socket core 12 can move relative to the first housing 11 between a raised position and a lowered position; the locking mechanism 13 is used to be actuated to a locked state when the socket core 12 is in the raised position to prevent the socket core 12 from moving to the lowered position.

[0070] In the lifting socket provided in this application embodiment, the socket core 12 can rise or fall relative to the first housing 11. The highest position that the socket core 12 can rise to in the lifting direction can be defined as the rising position, and the lowest position that the socket core 12 can fall to in the lifting direction can be defined as the falling position. It should be noted that in this application embodiment, the rising position and falling position refer to the position corresponding to the height in the lifting direction, and do not limit the position of the socket core 12 in other directions. For example, when the socket core 12 is held at the highest position that can be raised in the lifting direction, regardless of how it moves in a direction perpendicular to the lifting direction, since the height in the lifting direction remains constant, the socket core 12 is always in the rising position.

[0071] For example, when the socket core 12 is in the raised position, the first panel 121 can extend beyond the first housing 11 from the first opening 111. "Extending beyond the first housing 11" means extending to the outside of the first housing 11. For example, in the vertically upward direction, if the first panel 121 extends beyond the first housing 11, then the first panel 121 will be higher than the first housing 11. In this embodiment, the first panel 121 of the socket core 12 faces the first opening 111. The surface where the first panel 121 is located can be defined as the front of the socket core 12, and the surface adjacent to and connected to the first panel 121 can be defined as the side of the socket core 12. Under the actuation or control of an external force, the socket core 12 can extend from the first opening 111 into the first housing 11 to reach the raised position, at which time the first panel 121 is exposed to the outside of the first housing 11; it can also retract from the first opening 111 into the inside of the first housing 11 to reach the lowered position, at which time the first panel 121 is hidden inside the first housing 11.

[0072] In another example, when the socket core 12 moves from the lowered position to the raised position, the first panel 121 can be closer to the first opening 111, but is still located inside the first housing 11. That is, regardless of whether the socket core 12 is in the raised or lowered position, the socket core 12 is hidden inside the first housing 11.

[0073] The first panel 121 has a first socket 123, and the plug of the electrical device can draw power after being inserted into the first socket 123. Generally speaking, each first socket 123 is provided with a corresponding socket module, which is electrically connected to the power supply line. Therefore, when the plug is inserted into the power socket, it is actually electrically connected to the corresponding socket module to draw power. There is at least one first socket 123, and the socket core 12 is provided with a first socket module corresponding to each first socket 123. Accordingly, there is at least one first socket module.

[0074] At least one of the first socket modules can be a low-voltage socket module, and the first power outlet 121 corresponding to the low-voltage socket module is a low-voltage interface. For example, the low-voltage interface may include a USB interface, a VGA (Video Graphics Array) interface, an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) interface, a network interface, etc.

[0075] The adjustable socket provided in this application embodiment can be connected to a power supply line via an electrical connection cable with a plug, or via a direct plug. The first socket module is electrically connected to either the electrical connection cable with a plug or the direct plug.

[0076] The locking mechanism 13 is typically actuated after the socket core 12 is in the raised position, thus locking it in a locked state. In this locked state, there is no relative movement between the socket core 12 and the first housing 11 in the lifting direction. This prevents the socket core 12 from returning to the lowered position due to the pressure of insertion when the plug is inserted into the first socket 123, ensuring convenient and efficient plug insertion. When power is not needed, the locking mechanism can be actuated again to unlock it. In the unlocked state, relative movement between the socket core 12 and the first housing 11 in the lifting direction is possible, allowing the socket core 12 to smoothly return to the lowered position.

[0077] In summary, the lifting socket provided in this application embodiment allows the socket core 12 to move relative to the first housing 11, moving between a raised position and a lowered position, thereby enabling it to extend or retract from the first housing 11. For example, when power is needed through the first panel 121 of the socket core 12, the socket core 12 can extend from the inside of the first housing 11 to the raised position, and then the locking mechanism 13 can be actuated to lock the socket core 12. Even if an external force is applied to the first panel 121 in the retraction direction while a plug is inserted to draw power, the socket core 12 will not move because the locking mechanism 13 prevents movement, thus providing stable support for the socket core 12 and facilitating effective plug insertion. When power is not needed through the first panel 121 of the socket core 12, the locking mechanism 13 can be released, allowing the socket core 12 to retract into the first housing 11 for storage and concealment. Therefore, the lifting socket provided in this application allows for full and effective utilization of the space in front of the socket, providing possibilities for the lifting socket to be applicable to more usage scenarios.

[0078] In some embodiments of this application, the locking mechanism 13 can lock and unlock the socket core 12 based on the cooperation of the slider and the track in different sliding directions. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the socket core 12 has a first slide rail 122, which includes a first sub-slide rail 1221 and a second sub-slide rail 1222 that are connected to each other. The first sub-slide rail 1221 extends along a first direction, and the second sub-slide rail 1222 extends along a second direction. The first direction is parallel to the lifting direction of the socket core 12, and the second direction is parallel to the circumferential direction of the socket core 12. The first housing 11 has a second slide rail 112 that extends along the second direction. The locking mechanism 13 includes a limiting slider. 131, wherein when the socket core 12 is in the raised position, at least a portion of the second slide rail 112 corresponds to the position of the second sub-slide rail 1222, and the limiting slider 131 is simultaneously located within the second slide rail 112 and the second sub-slide rail 1222; when the socket core 12 is in the lowered position, the second slide rail 112 and the second sub-slide rail 1222 are misaligned, and a portion of the second slide rail 112 corresponds to the position of the first sub-slide rail 1221, and the limiting slider 131 is simultaneously located within the second slide rail 112 and the first sub-slide rail 1221.

[0079] The socket core 12 is a solid structure, with its first panel 121 and bottom wall 114 facing each other. The axis of the socket core 12 passes through the first panel 121 and bottom wall 114, and the circumferential direction is the direction surrounding the axis. Exemplarily, the first panel 121 and bottom wall 114 of the socket core 12 are connected by side walls, and the arrangement direction of the side walls is the circumferential direction. In some embodiments, the axial direction of the socket core 12 can be parallel to the lifting direction, and the circumferential direction can be perpendicular to the axial direction, or it can have an acute or obtuse angle with the axial direction.

[0080] For example, both the first slide rail 122 and the second slide rail 112 are through grooves. The limiting slider 131 simultaneously enters the first slide rail 122 and the second slide rail 112. This means that a part of the limiting slider 131 passes through the first slide rail 122 along the axial direction of the through groove, and another part of the limiting slider 131 passes through the second slide rail 112 along the axial direction of the through groove. Thus, the limiting slider 131 can slide in the first slide rail 122 and the second slide rail 112 at the same time.

[0081] When the socket core 12 is in the raised position, part or all of the second slide rail 112 corresponds to the position of the second sub-slide rail 1222, and the limiting slider 131 simultaneously enters the second slide rail 112 and the second sub-slide rail 1222, thus sliding in both slide rails simultaneously. When the socket core 12 is in the lowered position, a part of the second slide rail 112 corresponds to the position of the first sub-slide rail 1221, and the second slide rail 112 and the second sub-slide rail 1222 are misaligned. At this time, the limiting slider 131 simultaneously enters the second slide rail 112 and the first sub-slide rail 1221, thus sliding in both slide rails simultaneously. Here, misalignment means that at least one of the second sub-slide rail 1222 and the second slide rail 112 deviates from its position when the socket core 12 is in the raised position, thus preventing the limiting slider 131 from simultaneously entering the second slide rail 112 and the second sub-slide rail 1222.

[0082] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the second sub-slide 1222 is located on the side of the first sub-slide 1221 away from the first panel 121, and the second sub-slide 1222 is perpendicular to the first sub-slide 1221, thus the first slide 122 is L-shaped. As the socket core 12 extends and retracts from the first housing 11, the limiting slider 131 slides downwards and upwards within the first slide 122. Upward movement refers to sliding from the end of the first sub-slide 1221 connected to the second sub-slide 1222 towards the end away from the second sub-slide 1222; downward movement is the opposite of upward movement. After the limiting slider 131 enters the second sub-slide 1222, it can be actuated to slide within the second sub-slide 1222. As the position of the limiting slider 131 changes within the second sub-slide 1222, the locking mechanism 13 locks and unlocks the socket core 12.

[0083] Therefore, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, when the socket core 12 is in the lowered position, the limiting slider 131 is located at the end of the first sub-slide 1221 away from the second sub-slide 1222; when the socket core 12 is in the raised position and the locking mechanism 13 is in the unlocked state, the limiting slider 131 is located at the end of the first sub-slide 1221 that is connected to the second sub-slide 1222; when the socket core 12 is in the raised position and the locking mechanism 13 is in the locked state, the limiting slider 131 is located in the part of the second sub-slide 1222 other than the end connected to the first sub-slide 1221, for example, at the end of the second sub-slide 1222 away from the first sub-slide 1221.

[0084] Based on the locking mechanism 13 described above, the lifting socket provided in this application embodiment has a foolproof design, that is, the socket core 12 must be raised before it can be locked, and the socket core 12 can be unlocked before it can be retracted into the first housing 11, thereby effectively avoiding misoperation.

[0085] In some embodiments, the dimensions of the first sub-slide 1221 can be configured such that the limiting slider 131 can only slide in the first direction within the first slide 122. For example, the dimensions of the first sub-slide 1221 in the second direction are equal to the dimensions of the limiting slider 131 in the second direction. Therefore, the limiting slider 131 cannot move in the second direction within the first sub-slide 1221. This is to prevent the user from mistakenly believing that the limiting slider 131 is locked after only moving a small distance when locking the socket core 12 after lifting it, when in fact the limiting slider 131 has not left the first sub-slide 1221 and the socket core 12 is not actually locked.

[0086] In some embodiments, the dimensions of the second slide rail 112 can be configured such that the limiting slider 131 can only slide in the second direction within the second slide rail 112. Exemplarily, the dimensions of the second slide rail 112 in the first direction are equal to the dimensions of the limiting slider 131 in the first direction. Therefore, the limiting slider 131 cannot move in the first direction within the second slide rail 112. This is to ensure that when a plug is inserted into the first panel 121, the limiting slider 131 can securely hold the socket core 12, thereby preventing the socket core 12 from moving in the retracting direction due to force while the plug is inserted, thus preventing instability of the socket core during insertion. It also prevents user errors during operation.

[0087] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the locking mechanism 13 also includes a cover plate 132; the cover plate 132 is movably connected to the socket core 12 to cover or expose the first socket 123 in the opening direction of the first opening 111; the cover plate 132 is connected to the limiting slider 131, so that the limiting slider 131 slides when actuated. The function of the cover plate 132 is to prevent external debris or liquid from entering the first socket 123, thereby maintaining the normal use of the socket and electrical safety.

[0088] The cover plate 132 is movably connected to the socket core 12. As the cover plate 132 moves to expose the first panel 121, the limiting slider 131 slides under the influence of the moving cover plate 132, thereby locking or unlocking the socket core 12. Figure 4 and Figure 5 The diagram illustrates the structure of a cover 132 movably connected to the socket core 12 in both a closed and open state. When power is needed through the first socket 123, the cover 132 is moved to expose the first socket 123, and then the plug is inserted into the first socket 123 to draw power. When power is no longer needed through the first socket 123 or after use, the cover 132 is moved to a position that covers the first socket 123. Exemplarily, the cover 132 is sized to at least completely cover the first socket 123.

[0089] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the cover plate 132 is slidably connected to the first panel 121 along a second direction, that is, the cover plate 132 can slide relative to the first panel 121 along the second direction. The cover plate 132 may have an actuating member 1321 for driving the limiting slider 131 to slide. The actuating member 1321 is provided with a third slide rail 1322 extending parallel to the first direction. The third slide rail 1322 corresponds to the first sub-slide rail 1221. The limiting slider 131 also passes through the third slide rail 1322.

[0090] For example, the toggle 1321 may include two toggle levers that extend along a first direction toward the socket core 12; there is a gap between the two toggle levers, which is the third slide, and the limiting slider 131 is located in the gap, thereby being located between the two toggle levers.

[0091] like Figure 6As shown, a toggle member 1321 is provided on each of the opposite sides of the cover plate 132. Each toggle member 1321 includes two toggle rods. The limiting slider 131 can be located in the gap between the two toggle rods and can slide within the gap. Exemplarily, the distance between the two toggle rods of each toggle member 1321 can be equal to the dimension of the limiting slider 131 in the second direction, so that the two toggle rods can firmly clamp the limiting slider 131.

[0092] When using this lifting socket, first raise the socket core 12 to the raised position, then pull open the cover plate 132 in the second direction to expose the first socket 123. Simultaneously, the actuating element 1321 drives the limiting slider 131 to slide in the second direction, thereby locking the socket core 12. After use, the cover plate 132 can be closed in the opposite direction to the opening direction. Simultaneously, the actuating element 1321 drives the limiting slider 131 to slide in the second direction, thereby unlocking the socket core 12. Based on the above settings, the cover plate 132 and the limiting slider 131 are linked. Therefore, when power is needed, the socket core 12 must be raised before opening the cover plate 132; after power is used, the cover plate 132 must be closed before lowering the socket core 12.

[0093] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 7 As shown, a second socket 124 is also provided on the side wall of the socket core 12 adjacent to the first panel 121. The second socket 124 is adapted to be located inside the first housing 11 when the socket core 12 is in the lowered position, and exposed outside the first housing 11 when the socket core 12 is in the raised position; and / or, a wireless charging module is provided inside the socket core 12, which is used to charge wireless receiving devices within the wireless signal coverage area.

[0094] The side wall adjacent to the first panel 121 refers to the side wall of the socket core 12 that is adjacent to and connected to the front side of the first panel 121. For example, when the socket core 12 is cuboid in shape, if the first panel 121 is located on the upper surface, then the side wall adjacent to the first panel 121 includes all walls except the lower surface.

[0095] The device has at least one second socket 124, into which it can draw power by inserting its plug. The second socket 124 corresponds to a second socket module, which is housed within the socket core 12 and electrically connected to the power supply line. A wireless charging module is also housed within the socket core 12 and electrically connected to the power supply line.

[0096] In some embodiments of this application, at least one first socket module and at least one second socket module can be low-voltage socket modules. Accordingly, the first socket 123 and / or the second socket 124 corresponding to the low-voltage socket module are low-voltage interfaces. Exemplarily, the low-voltage interface may include a USB interface, a VGA (Video Graphics Array) interface, an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) interface, a network interface, etc.

[0097] It should be noted that, as Figure 7 As shown, when the first socket 123 is needed, the socket core 12 must be raised and the cover 132 opened. When the second socket 124 is needed, since the insertion direction of the plug is perpendicular to the lifting direction of the socket core 12, the force of inserting the plug will not cause the socket core 12 to move. In this case, simply raising the socket core 12 is sufficient; there is no need to open the cover 132. When the wireless charging module is needed, simply placing the wireless receiving device within the wireless signal coverage area of ​​the wireless charging module will enable charging. For example, it can be placed directly on the cover 132. In this case, there is no need to raise the socket core 12 or open the cover 132.

[0098] One application scenario for riser sockets is their placement on other substrates. However, since the socket holes in riser sockets in related technologies are typically located on the side of the socket core 12, sufficient space needs to be reserved on the substrate for accommodating the housing and allowing the socket core 12 to extend from the housing. Clearly, riser sockets in related technologies require a significant amount of space during installation. Furthermore, to allow the plug to be inserted into the socket hole on the side of the socket core 12, the riser socket cannot be embedded in the substrate but must be fixed to the surface of the substrate; otherwise, the socket core 12 cannot extend. This also results in riser sockets in related technologies always occupying surface space of the substrate. Therefore, riser sockets in related technologies typically cannot be designed as recessed sockets, significantly limiting their application scenarios.

[0099] However, in this embodiment, since the problem that the front panel of the socket cannot be fully and effectively utilized is solved, the lift socket can be embedded into other carriers for application, thereby designing it as an embedded socket and expanding the application scenarios.

[0100] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 8As shown, the first housing 11 may include an insert portion 113 adapted to be embedded in a mounting hole 31 opened in the target carrier 3; the first socket portion 1 also includes a second housing 14, which wraps around the outside of the first housing 11, wherein the insert portion 113 extends out of the second housing 14; when the insert portion 113 is located in the mounting hole 31, the first opening 111 is exposed on the first side of the target carrier 3, the socket core 12 is adapted to extend out of the first housing 11 from the first side, and the second housing 14 is exposed on the second side of the target carrier 3, the second side being opposite to the first side.

[0101] In this embodiment, the target carrier 3 can be furniture. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, furniture refers to the appliances and facilities used by humans to maintain normal life, engage in production practices, and carry out social activities. This includes household appliances used in home settings, office or production appliances used in office or production settings, and appliances and facilities used for recreational activities. For example, furniture can be tables (including dining tables, office desks, workbenches, etc.), chairs, screens, cabinets, etc. The lifting socket can be fixedly installed in the pre-drilled mounting holes 31 of these furniture carriers using screws, snap-fit ​​connections, or other methods.

[0102] For example, assuming the target carrier 3 is a table, and defining the area above the tabletop as the first side and the area below as the second side, when the lifting socket provided in this embodiment is embedded in the tabletop, the first panel 121 and the cover plate 132 will be exposed above the tabletop, and the second housing 14 will be located below the tabletop. For example, a table lamp, speaker, and mobile phone charger, etc., will be placed on the table. Users can plug the plugs of frequently plugged-in and unplugged electrical devices such as mobile phone chargers into the first socket 123 for power, which is neater and more convenient than the method of obtaining power through wall sockets or power strips in related technologies. For example, for some mobile phones that support wireless charging, users can also place the mobile phone directly on the cover plate 132 to wirelessly charge the mobile phone through the wireless charging module.

[0103] Since the lifting plug provided in this application embodiment can be embedded in a carrier such as a table, when the first socket 123 is needed, the socket core 12 can be raised and the locking mechanism 13 can be actuated to lock the socket core 12 so that it cannot move, and then the plug can be inserted to draw power; when it is finished or not needed, the locking mechanism 13 can be actuated to unlock, so that the socket core 12 can be retracted into the first housing 11 and hidden, so as not to occupy the surface space of the carrier such as the table, and will not affect the normal use of the desktop, thus improving the cleanliness of the desktop.

[0104] like Figure 9As shown, the first socket may further include a lifter 15; the lifter 15 includes a fixed end 151 and a movable end 152 movably connected, wherein the fixed end 151 is connected to the first housing 11 and / or the second housing 14, and the movable end 152 is connected to the socket core 12; the lifter 15 is configured to switch the movable end 152 between a raised position and a lowered position on two consecutive actuations, wherein from the raised position to the lowered position, the movable end 152 moves closer to the fixed end 151.

[0105] The movable end 152 and the fixed end 151 can be slidably connected or movably connected. The movable end 152 is connected to the socket core 12, and the fixed end 151 is connected to the first housing 11 and / or the second housing 14. When the movable end 152 is actuated to move relative to the fixed end 151, the socket core 12 also moves relative to the first housing 11 and the second housing 14, thereby enabling the socket core 12 to extend out of the first opening 111 into the first housing 11 or retract into the first housing 11.

[0106] For example, the lifting device 15 can be a manually adjustable socket that is pressed, with a gas spring or other elastic structure having an extended state and a retracted state. When the lifting device 15 changes from the extended state to the retracted state, it moves the socket core 12 from the raised position to the lowered position; when it changes from the retracted state to the extended state, it moves the socket core 12 from the lowered position to the raised position. Accordingly, the lifting socket may also include an automatic locking component for locking the lifting device 15 when it is in the retracted state, thus keeping the lifting device 15 in the retracted state. When the automatic locking component unlocks the lifting device 15, the lifting device 15 can automatically enter the extended state and rise, and upon being pressed, it can re-enter the retracted state and descend. In some examples, the automatic locking component can be an automatic locking component based on a heart-shaped groove locking structure. The heart-shaped groove locking structure is a common locking structure in the art, and its structure and locking principle will not be described further in this embodiment.

[0107] For example, the lifter 15 can also employ a ratchet structure to achieve lifting based on pressing. The ratchet structure may include a housing, and a pressing rod, a movable ratchet, a fixed ratchet, and a working spring located within the housing. The pressing rod can move up and down along the axial direction, and the movable ratchet can move up and down along the axial direction and rotate about the axis. The fixed ratchet may be disposed on the housing to provide positional constraints for the movable ratchet in the raised and lowered positions. The working spring can abut against the movable ratchet and provide a restoring force. By applying pressure to the pressing rod, the movable ratchet can be rotated and engage with different positions on the fixed ratchet, thereby switching the pressing rod and the movable ratchet between the raised and lowered positions. The fixed end 151 of the lifter 15 may include the aforementioned fixed ratchet, and the movable end 152 may include the aforementioned pressing rod and / or movable ratchet. Since the socket core 12 is connected to the movable end 152, pressing down on the socket core 12 provides pressing force, thereby enabling the socket core 12 to switch between the raised and lowered positions.

[0108] Of course, in other embodiments of this application, the lifting device 15 may also implement the lifting function based on other structures, such as through a hydraulic control mechanism, a lead screw mechanism, etc.

[0109] When assembling the lifting device 15, it was considered that the lifting device 15 would require a certain amount of space during its arrangement, and the space inside the first housing 11 was relatively tight due to the need to house the socket core 12. To solve the space problem in assembling the lifting device 15, as follows... Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the bottom wall 114 of the first housing 11 has a second opening 115, and the bottom wall 114 is opposite to the first opening 111; there is a gap between the bottom wall 114 and the second housing 14 to form a receiving space 141, the fixed end 151 of the lifter 15 is located in the receiving space 141 and connected to the second housing 14, and the lifter 15 passes through the second opening 115 so that the moving end 152 is connected to the inner core 12 of the socket.

[0110] By opening a hole in the bottom wall 114 of the first housing 11 and arranging the lifting device 15 inside the second housing 14, it is possible to avoid occupying too much space inside the first housing 11, making the internal space arrangement of the lifting socket more reasonable and compact.

[0111] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 11 As shown, the lifting socket may further include a second socket portion 2; the second socket portion 2 is located on the side of the second housing 14 away from the first housing 11, and the first end face of the second socket portion 2 is connected to the second housing 14; the second panel 21 of the second socket portion 2 is located on at least one side end face of the second socket portion 2, the side end face is the end face that is connected to the first end face, and a third socket 22 is provided on the second panel 21.

[0112] The second socket 2 is located on the second side of the target carrier 3. For example, when the target carrier 3 is a table, assuming that there are electrical devices such as a desk lamp that do not need to be plugged in or unplugged frequently on the table, the user can extend the electrical connection cords of these electrical devices under the table and then plug the plugs into the third socket 22 to draw power. This achieves hidden power drawing for these plugs, solves the problem of messy distribution of electrical connection cords of various electrical devices caused by too many electrical devices on the table, and improves the tidiness of the table.

[0113] The second panel 21 has at least one third socket 22, and the second socket section 2 also includes at least one third socket module corresponding to at least one third socket 22. Accordingly, the third socket module can be electrically connected to the power supply line via a plug-in electrical connection cable or a straight plug of the lift socket.

[0114] Among them, at least one third socket module can be a high-voltage socket module, and correspondingly, the third socket corresponding to the high-voltage socket module is a high-voltage interface.

[0115] like Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the first socket portion 1 also has a wire passage hole 16 extending through the first socket portion 1. The wire passage hole 16 is used to at least allow the electrical connection wire of the electrical device to pass through; when the embedded portion 113 is located in the mounting hole 31, the wire passage hole 16 connects the first side and the second side of the target carrier 3.

[0116] The wire hole 16 allows electrical connection wires of electrical devices that need to be inserted into the third socket 22 to pass from the first side of the target carrier 3 to the second side of the target carrier 3, so that the electrical connection wires of these electrical devices do not have to go around the target carrier 3.

[0117] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the size of the cable guide hole 16 is configured to allow the electrical connection cable of the device to pass through. This is because in some embodiments, the electrical connection cable and plug of the device are detachably connected; for example, the end of the electrical connection cable connected to the plug has a USB (Universal Serial Bus) male interface, and the plug has a USB female interface. When a user wants to insert the plug of the appliance into the third socket 22 for power, they can first separate the electrical connection cable and plug, pass only the electrical connection cable through the cable guide hole 16, connect the electrical connection cable to the plug under the table, and then plug the plug into the third socket 22.

[0118] Of course, for plugs and electrical cables that are connected in a non-removable manner, in order to allow such plugs to pass through the wire hole 16, the size of the wire hole 16 can also be configured to allow the plug of the electrical device to pass through.

[0119] In summary, the lifting socket provided in this application embodiment allows the socket core 12 to extend from the inside of the first housing 11 to the raised position when power needs to be drawn through the first panel 121 of the socket core 12. Then, the cover plate 132 is pulled along the second direction to expose the first socket hole 123. At the same time, the toggle member 1321 on the cover plate 132 can drive the limiting slider 131 to move to the end of the second sub-slide rail 1222 away from the first sub-slide rail 1221 to lock the socket core 12. In this way, even if an external force in the retraction direction is applied to the first panel 121 while the plug is inserted to draw power, the socket core 12 will not move, thus facilitating the effective insertion of the plug. When the first panel 121 of the socket core 12 is not needed to draw power, the cover plate 132 needs to be closed to cover the first socket 123. At the same time, the toggle 1321 on the cover plate 132 can drive the limit slider 131 to move to the end of the second sub-slide 1222 that is connected to the first sub-slide 1221, so as to unlock the socket core 12 and allow the socket core 12 to be retracted into the first housing 11 for storage and concealment.

[0120] Furthermore, this lift-up socket can also be embedded into a desktop or other substrate. For example, during assembly, the first housing 11 can be inserted into the mounting hole 31 of the target substrate 3, and then the second housing 14 can be fitted onto the outside of the first housing 11. The first housing 11 and the second housing 14 can be connected by screws or by snap-fit, thus clamping the desktop between the edge of the second housing 14 and the edge of the first housing 11, achieving the embedding and fixation of the lift-up socket on the desktop. When not in use, the embedded lift-up socket can be hidden under the desktop, minimizing desktop space usage, improving desktop tidiness, and expanding the application scenarios of the lift-up socket.

[0121] This application also provides a piece of furniture with an embedded opening, in which a lifting socket provided in any of the above embodiments is installed.

[0122] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, furniture refers to the appliances and facilities used by humans to maintain normal life, engage in production practices, and carry out social activities. This includes household appliances used in home settings, office or production appliances used in office or production settings, and appliances and facilities used for recreational activities. For example, furniture can be tables (including dining tables, office desks, workbenches, etc.), chairs, screens, cabinets, beds, etc. The lift-up socket can be fixedly installed in the pre-drilled recesses of these furniture carriers using screws, snap-fit ​​connections, or other methods.

[0123] The furniture provided in this application embodiment features a liftable socket. When a user needs power, the socket core can be raised to the raised position, and then a locking mechanism is activated to lock the socket core. The plug can then be inserted into the first panel of the socket core to draw power. When power is no longer needed, the locking mechanism can be released, allowing the socket core to retract to the lowered position and remain within the first housing, thus achieving the storage and concealment of the socket inside the furniture. Therefore, the furniture with a socket provided in this application expands the functionality of the furniture, facilitates smart home integration, and brings convenience to users' electricity usage.

[0124] Other embodiments of this application will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the application disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only.

[0125] It should be understood that this application is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A lift socket, characterised in that, The lifting socket includes a first socket part (1), which includes a first housing (11), a socket core (12), and a locking mechanism (13). The socket core (12) is provided with a first slide rail (122). The first slide rail (122) includes a first sub-slide rail (1221) and a second sub-slide rail (1222) that are connected to each other. The first sub-slide rail (1221) extends along a first direction, and the second sub-slide rail (1222) extends along a second direction. The first direction is parallel to the lifting direction of the socket core (12), and the second direction is parallel to the circumferential direction of the socket core (12). The first housing (11) has a first opening (111), and a second slide (112) is provided on the first housing (11), the second slide (112) extending along the second direction; The socket core (12) has a first panel (121) and a first socket (123) is provided on the first panel (121). The first housing (11) at least partially surrounds the socket core (12), the first panel (121) is exposed through the first opening (111), and the socket core (12) is movable relative to the first housing (11) between a raised position and a lowered position; The locking mechanism (13) includes a limiting slider (131); When the socket core (12) is in the raised position, at least a portion of the second slide rail (112) corresponds to the position of the second sub-slide rail (1222), the limiting slider (131) is located in both the second slide rail (112) and the second sub-slide rail (1222), and the locking mechanism (13) can be actuated from the unlocked state to the locked state to prevent the socket core (12) from moving to the lowered position; When the socket core (12) is in the lowered position, the second slide (112) and the second sub-slide (1222) are misaligned, and a part of the second slide (112) corresponds to the position of the first sub-slide (1221). The limiting slider (131) is located in both the second slide (112) and the first sub-slide (1221).

2. The lift socket of claim 1, wherein, The second sub-slide (1222) is located on the side of the first sub-slide (1221) away from the first panel (121), and the second sub-slide (1222) is perpendicular to the first sub-slide (1221).

3. The lift socket of claim 1, wherein, The dimensions of the first sub-slide (1221) are configured such that the limiting slider (131) can only slide in the first direction within the first sub-slide (1221).

4. The lift socket of claim 1, wherein, The dimensions of the second slide (112) are configured such that the limiting slider (131) can only slide in the second direction within the second slide (112).

5. The lift socket of any one of claims 1-4, wherein, The locking mechanism (13) includes a cover plate (132); The cover plate (132) is movably connected to the socket core (12) to cover or expose the first socket (123) in the opening direction of the first opening (111). The cover plate (132) is connected to the limiting slider (131), thereby driving the limiting slider (131) to slide when actuated.

6. The lift socket of claim 5, wherein, The cover plate (132) is slidably connected to the first panel (121) along the second direction; The cover plate (132) has a toggle member (1321) for driving the limiting slider (131) to slide. The toggle member (1321) is provided with a third slide rail (1322) extending parallel to the first direction. The third slide rail (1322) corresponds to the first sub-slide rail (1221). The limiting slider (131) also passes through the third slide rail (1322).

7. The lifting socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second socket (124) is provided on the side wall of the socket core (12) adjacent to the first panel (121). The second socket (124) is adapted to be located inside the first housing when the socket core (12) is in the lowered position, and exposed outside the first housing (11) when the socket core (12) is in the raised position. And / or, The socket core (12) is equipped with a wireless charging module, which is used to charge wireless receiving devices within the wireless signal coverage area.

8. The lift socket of claim 1, wherein, The first housing (11) includes an insert portion (113) adapted to be inserted into a mounting hole (31) opened in the target carrier (3). The first socket portion (1) further includes a second housing (14), which wraps around the outside of the first housing (11), wherein the embedded portion (113) extends from the second housing (14); When the embedded portion (113) is located in the mounting hole (31), the first opening (111) is exposed on the first side of the target carrier (3), the socket core (12) is adapted to extend from the first side out of the first housing (11), and the second housing (14) is exposed on the second side of the target carrier (3), the second side being opposite to the first side.

9. The lift socket of claim 8, wherein, The lifting socket includes a second socket part (2); The second socket portion (2) is located on the side of the second housing (14) away from the first housing (11), and the first end face of the second socket portion (2) is connected to the second housing (14); The second panel (21) of the second socket part (2) is located on at least one side end face of the second socket part (2), the side end face being the end face that is connected to the first end face, and a third socket (22) is provided on the second panel (21).

10. The lift socket of claim 9, wherein, The first socket portion (1) has a wire hole (16) through the first socket portion (1), the wire hole (16) being used to allow at least the electrical connection wire of the electrical device to pass through; When the embedded portion (113) is located in the mounting hole (31), the wire hole (16) connects the first side and the second side of the target carrier (3).

11. Furniture, characterized in that The furniture has an embedded opening, and a lifting socket as described in any one of claims 1-10 is installed in the embedded opening.

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