Track socket

Abstract

The present invention discloses a track-type socket, comprising: a power track, a socket, and a track-sliding mechanism; the socket is slidably connected to the socket and electrically connected to the power track; the track-sliding mechanism comprises a housing, a baffle, and a limiting member; the housing has a passage communicating with the power track, the baffle is rotatably connected to the housing and is used to block the passage, and the limiting member is movably connected to the housing and is used to limit the rotation of the baffle so that the baffle remains in a restricted position blocking the passage; when the base of the socket slides into the passage, the base can abut and push the limiting member to move, thereby releasing the restriction on the baffle, and the baffle can rotate under the push of the base, so that the base can pass through the passage and enter the power track. The track-type socket of the present invention can prevent foreign objects from being inserted into the power track, thereby greatly improving safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of sockets, and in particular to a track-type socket. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, the socket in a track-type outlet is inserted from a sliding end on one side of the power rail, allowing the user to slide the socket along the power rail to the desired position as needed. A baffle is typically installed at the sliding end of the power rail, pivotally connected to the sliding end via an elastic member, thereby protecting the conductive elements within the rail. However, in real life, children can easily push open the baffle with their fingers or a metal rod, allowing them to come into contact with the conductive elements within the rail, potentially causing electric shock and injury. Therefore, this arrangement poses certain safety risks. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a track-type socket that can prevent foreign objects from being inserted into the power track, thereby greatly improving safety.

[0004] According to the present invention, the track-type socket includes: a power track, a socket, and a track sliding mechanism; the socket is slidably connected to the socket and electrically connected to the power track; the track sliding mechanism includes a shell, a baffle, and a limit member; a channel communicating with the power track is provided inside the shell, the baffle is rotatably connected to the inside of the shell and is used to block the channel, and the limit member is movably connected to the inside of the shell and is used to limit the rotation of the baffle so that the baffle remains in a limit position blocking the channel; wherein, when the base of the socket slides into the channel, the base can abut and push the limit member to move to release the restriction on the baffle, and the baffle can rotate under the push of the base so that the base can pass through the channel and enter the power track.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a track-type socket has at least the following advantageous effects: the socket can slide along the power rail after entering from one side of a track-type sliding mechanism, wherein the track-type sliding mechanism includes a housing, a stopper, and a baffle rotatably connected to the housing. The housing has an interior provided with a passage communicating with the power rail, the baffle is used to block the passage, and the stopper is movably connected to the housing, and the stopper is used to limit the rotation of the baffle to maintain it in a restricted position. When the socket slides into the track-type sliding mechanism, the base of the socket abuts the stopper, thereby pushing the stopper to move, thereby releasing the stopper's restraint on the baffle, thereby allowing the baffle to rotate, and ultimately the base of the socket slides into the power rail via the track-type sliding mechanism. When the socket is not slid into the track-type sliding mechanism, the baffle cannot rotate due to the restraint of the stopper. Therefore, simply pushing the baffle does not cause it to rotate, thereby preventing foreign objects from entering the power rail. This track-type socket requires that the baffle rotate and enter the power rail only when the base of the socket abuts the stopper and moves, thereby greatly improving the safety of the power rail.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the limiting member includes a first limiting block and a second limiting block respectively arranged on both sides of the channel, the first limiting block is provided with a first abutting surface, and the second limiting block is provided with a second abutting surface, and the base can abut against the first abutting surface and the second abutting surface so that the first limiting block and the second limiting block can move away from each other.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first abutting surface and the second abutting surface are both guide curved surfaces or guide inclined surfaces.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, both the first abutting surface and the second abutting surface are guide curved surfaces, and the four corners of the base are arc-shaped curved surfaces or inclined surfaces.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the track sliding mechanism further includes a first restoring member for restoring the baffle to the limiting position, one end of the first restoring member is connected to the housing, and the other end is connected to the baffle.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, both ends of the baffle extend out of the track and slide into the mechanism.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the housing is provided with a second restoring member capable of bringing the first limiting block and the second limiting block closer to each other.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first limiting block and the second limiting block are respectively provided with openings facing two ends of the baffle, and the openings are respectively used to clamp the two ends of the baffle so that the baffle can be kept in the limiting position.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the baffle has rotating shafts extending to both ends, and the baffle is rotatably connected to the housing via the rotating shafts.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a guide member is provided inside the shell, and the first limiting block and the second limiting block are slidably connected to the guide member along the width direction of the channel.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the guide member is provided with a rotation groove, and the rotation shaft is arranged in the rotation groove.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the rail sliding mechanism and the socket of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the rail sliding mechanism and the socket of the present invention from another perspective;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the socket and the rail sliding mechanism with the housing hidden in the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0023] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the socket and the rail sliding mechanism with the housing hidden in the present invention.

[0024] Reference numerals:

[0025] 100. Socket; 110. Socket body; 120. Base; 200. Track sliding mechanism; 210. Housing; 221. First stop block; 2211. First abutting surface; 222. Second stop block; 223. Opening; 230. Baffle; 231. Rotating shaft; 240. First reset member; 250. Second reset member; 260. Guide member; 261. Rotating groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, "several" means more than one, "plurality" means more than two, "greater than," "less than," and "exceed" are understood to exclude the number itself, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the number itself. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is solely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, implicitly specifying the number of the indicated technical features, or implicitly specifying the order of the indicated technical features.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, and connecting should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0030] In the description of the present invention, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the exemplary expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0031] Reference below Figures 1 to 6 A track-type socket according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, a track-type socket according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a power track, a socket 100, and a track sliding mechanism; the socket 100 can be slidably connected to the socket 100 and electrically connected to the power track; the track sliding mechanism 200 includes a shell 210, a baffle 230, and a limiter. A channel communicating with the power track is provided inside the shell 210, the baffle 230 is rotatably connected to the inside of the shell 210 and is used to block the channel, and the limiter is movably connected to the inside of the shell 210 and is used to limit the rotation of the baffle 230 so that the baffle 230 remains in a restricted position blocking the channel; wherein, when the base 120 of the socket 100 slides into the channel, the base 120 can abut and push the limiter to move, thereby releasing the restriction on the baffle 230, and the baffle 230 can rotate under the push of the base 120, so that the base 120 can pass through the channel and enter the power track.

[0033] It is understood that, for example, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the socket 100 can slide along the power rail after entering from one side of the track-sliding mechanism 200. The track-sliding mechanism 200 includes a housing 210, a stopper, and a baffle 230 rotatably connected to the housing 210. The housing 210 has a passage communicating with the power rail, and the baffle 230 is used to block the passage. The stopper is movably connected to the housing 210 and is used to limit the rotation of the baffle 230 to maintain it in the restricted position. When the socket 100 slides into the track-sliding mechanism 200, the base 120 of the socket 100 abuts the stopper, thereby pushing the stopper to move, thereby releasing the stopper's restraint on the baffle 230, allowing the baffle 230 to rotate. Finally, the base 120 of the socket 100 slides into the power rail through the track-sliding mechanism 200. When the socket 100 has not slid into the track sliding mechanism 200, the baffle 230 cannot rotate due to the restriction of the limit member. Therefore, simply pushing the baffle 230 cannot rotate the baffle 230, thereby preventing foreign objects from entering the power track. This track-type socket requires that the base 120 of the socket 100 abuts against the limit member and moves before the baffle 230 can rotate and enter the power track, thereby greatly improving the safety of the power track.

[0034] It can be understood that the limiting member includes a first limiting block 221 and a second limiting block 222 respectively provided on both sides of the channel, the first limiting block 221 is provided with a first abutting surface 2211, and the second limiting block 222 is provided with a second abutting surface. The base 120 can abut against the first abutting surface 2211 and the second abutting surface to enable the first limiting block 221 and the second limiting block 222 to move away from each other. For example, Figures 4 and 5As shown, in this embodiment, the limit member includes a first limit block 221 and a second limit block 222 respectively arranged on both sides of the channel, the first limit block 221 is provided with a first abutting surface 2211, and the second limit block 222 is provided with a second abutting surface. The base 120 of the socket 100 can abut against the first abutting surface 2211 and the second abutting surface at the same time, thereby pushing the first limit block 221 and the second limit block 222 away from each other, thereby releasing the restriction of the limit member on the baffle 230, so that the baffle 230 can rotate. Since the base 120 abuts against two parts of the limit member, the movement of the limit member can be achieved, which further increases the difficulty of moving the limit member, thereby further improving the safety of the power rail.

[0035] It should be understood that the socket 100 includes a socket body 110 and a base 120 . The base 120 can be inserted into a power rail and electrically connected to the power rail.

[0036] It is understandable that the first abutting surface 2211 and the second abutting surface are both guide curved surfaces or guide inclined surfaces. Figures 3 and 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the first abutting surface 2211 and the second abutting surface can be guide curved surfaces or guide inclined surfaces. When both the first abutting surface 2211 and the second abutting surface are configured as guide curved surfaces, the friction force during the relative sliding between the base 120 and the limiting member can be reduced, thereby reducing the wear of the base 120 and the limiting member.

[0037] It is understood that both the first abutting surface 2211 and the second abutting surface are guide curved surfaces, and the four corners of the base 120 are arcuate curved surfaces or inclined surfaces. That is, when both the first abutting surface 2211 and the second abutting surface are guide curved surfaces, the four corners of the base 120 can be arcuate curved surfaces or inclined surfaces, thereby abutting against the first abutting surface 2211 and the second abutting surface of the stopper, thereby forcing the stopper to move and releasing the restriction on the baffle 230.

[0038] It should be understood that when the first abutting surface 2211 and the second abutting surface are both configured as guide inclined surfaces, the four corners of the base 120 are also configured as arc-shaped curved surfaces.

[0039] It should be understood that the four corners of the base 120 may also be configured as inclined surfaces.

[0040] It is understood that the rail sliding mechanism 200 further includes a first reset member 240 for restoring the baffle 230 to the limit position. One end of the first reset member 240 is connected to the housing 210, and the other end is connected to the baffle 230. Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, the baffle 230 is connected to the shell 210 through the first reset member 240. Therefore, when the limit member releases the restriction on the baffle 230, the baffle 230 can rotate under the support of the base 120. After the socket 100 slides through the channel and enters the power rail, the baffle 230 can rotate under the action of the restoring force of the first reset member 240 and return to the restricted position, thereby playing a barrier role again to prevent foreign objects from entering.

[0041] Specifically, the first restoring member 240 is a torsion spring.

[0042] It is understood that both ends of the baffle 230 extend beyond the track sliding mechanism 200. In other words, in addition to providing the first return member 240, the ends of the baffle 230 can also be extended to expose the track sliding mechanism 200, so that the baffle 230 can be manually rotated, causing the baffle 230 to rotate and resume its function of shielding the power rail under the restriction of the limit member.

[0043] It is understandable that the housing 210 is provided with a second restoring member 250 capable of bringing the first limiting block 221 and the second limiting block 222 closer to each other. Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, by setting a second reset member 250 in the shell 210, after the base 120 passes through the first limit block 221 and the second limit block 222, the first limit block 221 and the second limit block 222 can approach each other under the action of the restoring force of the second reset member 250, thereby realizing the limiting effect on the baffle 230 again.

[0044] It is understood that the first limit block 221 and the second limit block 222 are respectively provided with openings 223 facing both ends of the baffle 230, and the openings 223 are respectively used to clamp both ends of the baffle 230 so that the baffle 230 can be kept in the limit position. Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, since the first limit member and the second limit member are respectively arranged at the two ends of the baffle 230, and the first limit member and the second limit member are respectively provided with openings 223 facing the two ends of the baffle 230, when the first limit block 221 and the second limit block 222 approach each other, the openings 223 can respectively clamp the two ends of the baffle 230, thereby realizing the restriction of the rotation of the baffle 230.

[0045] It should be understood that the first limit block 221 and the second limit block 222 are both perpendicular to the baffle 230, and the width of the opening 223 is adapted to the thickness of the baffle 230, so that the first limit block 221 and the second limit block 222 can limit the baffle 230 through the opening 223.

[0046] It is understood that the baffle 230 has rotating shafts 231 extending from both ends, and the baffle 230 is rotatably connected to the housing 210 via the rotating shafts 231. Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, a rotating shaft 231 extends from both ends of the baffle 230, and the baffle 230 can be rotatably connected to the shell 210 through the rotating shaft 231, so that the baffle 230 can rotate around the rotating shaft 231 to enable the base 120 to enter the power rail through the rail sliding mechanism 200.

[0047] It should be understood that the baffle 230 includes a rotating shaft 231 and a rotating part limited to the opening 223, and the rotating part and the rotating shaft 231 are respectively located on both sides of the baffle 230. When the baffle 230 is limited to the limiting member, the two ends of the rotating part are respectively limited to the opening 223 of the limiting member. When the first limiting block 221 and the second limiting block 222 move away from each other, the rotating part can rotate around the rotating shaft 231 under the abutment of the base 120, and in the process of the base 120 passing through the baffle 230, the bottom surface of the base 120 presses the plate surface of the baffle 230 until the base 120 slides to the power rail, the baffle 230 rotates, and the first limiting block 221 and the second limiting block 222 approach each other, and again play the role of limiting the baffle 230.

[0048] It is understood that the housing 210 is provided with a guide member 260, and the first limit block 221 and the second limit block 222 are slidably connected to the guide member 260 along the width direction of the channel. Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the housing 210 is provided with a guide member 260 for the limiter to slide, thereby ensuring the linearity of the limiter's sliding along the channel width direction. Specifically, the guide portion includes a guide ring provided on the housing 210, and the limiter is correspondingly provided with a guide post extending through the guide ring, thereby enabling the limiter to slide in a straight line.

[0049] It is understood that the guide member 260 is provided with a rotation groove 261, and the rotation shaft 231 is disposed in the rotation groove 261. Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the housing 210 is provided with a rotation groove 261 , so that the rotation shaft 231 can rotate along the rotation groove 261 to prevent the rotation shaft 231 from shifting.

[0050] While the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Various modifications may be made within the scope of knowledge possessed by a person skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof may be combined with one another unless there is a conflict.

Claims

1. Track type socket, characterized in that, include: Power rails; a socket slidably connected to the socket and electrically connected to the power rail; The track sliding mechanism includes a housing, a baffle, and a limiting member. The housing is provided with a passage communicating with the power track. The baffle is rotatably connected to the housing and is used to block the passage. The limiting member is movably connected to the housing and is used to limit the rotation of the baffle so that the baffle remains in a limited position blocking the passage. When the base of the socket slides into the channel, the base can abut and push the limiting member to move, thereby releasing the restriction on the baffle, and the baffle can rotate under the push of the base, so that the base can pass through the channel and enter the power rail; The limiting member includes a first limiting block and a second limiting block respectively provided on both sides of the channel, the first limiting block is provided with a first abutting surface, the second limiting block is provided with a second abutting surface, and the base can abut against the first abutting surface and the second abutting surface so that the first limiting block and the second limiting block can move away from each other; The rail sliding mechanism further includes a first restoring member for restoring the baffle to the limiting position, wherein one end of the first restoring member is connected to the housing, and the other end is connected to the baffle; The housing is provided with a second restoring member capable of bringing the first limiting block and the second limiting block closer to each other; The first limiting block and the second limiting block are respectively provided with openings facing the two ends of the baffle, and the openings are respectively used to clamp the two ends of the baffle so that the baffle can be kept in the limiting position.

2. The track socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first abutting surface and the second abutting surface are both guide curved surfaces or guide inclined surfaces.

3. The track socket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first abutting surface and the second abutting surface are both guide curved surfaces, and the four corners of the base are arc-shaped curved surfaces or inclined surfaces.

4. The track-type socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the baffle extend out of the track and slide into the mechanism.

5. The track-type socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle has rotating shafts extending to both ends, and the baffle is rotatably connected to the inside of the shell through the rotating shafts.

6. The track-type socket according to claim 5, characterized in that: A guide member is provided inside the shell, and the first limiting block and the second limiting block are slidably connected to the guide member along the width direction of the channel.

7. The track-type socket according to claim 6, characterized in that: The guide member is provided with a rotation groove, and the rotation shaft is arranged in the rotation groove.

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