Socket and socket control method

Abstract

The invention relates to a socket and a socket control method, and belongs to the technical field of electrical equipment. The socket comprises a shell assembly, a driving assembly and at least one power taking module. The housing assembly includes a panel having at least one opening. The power taking module is installed in the shell assembly, at least one part of the power taking module is exposed out of the opening corresponding to the power taking module, and the power taking module comprises a plug face with a plug pin hole. The driving assembly is connected with the corresponding power taking module, and the driving assembly is used for driving the corresponding power taking module to rotate relative to the panel so as to adjust the orientation of the plugging surface. By adopting the technical scheme of the invention, the safety of using the socket can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electrical equipment, and in particular to a socket and a socket control method. Background Art

[0002] An outdoor socket is a device used to provide power support to electrical equipment in outdoor environments. It is widely used in camping, charging, construction, medical rescue and other scenarios.

[0003] In the related art, the socket side of the outdoor socket is always exposed to the air. However, the outdoor socket exposed to the outside is not only easy to be damaged, but also easy to be damaged by rain or splashing water, which may cause safety hazards or make the outdoor socket unable to be used normally. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, an embodiment of the present application provides a socket that can improve the safety of using the socket.

[0005] On the one hand, an embodiment of the present application provides a socket, the socket comprising a housing assembly, a drive assembly and at least one power extraction module;

[0006] The housing assembly includes a panel having at least one opening;

[0007] The power taking module is installed in the housing assembly, at least a portion of the power taking module is exposed from the opening corresponding to the power taking module, and the power taking module includes a plug surface with a pin hole;

[0008] The driving assembly is connected to the corresponding power taking module, and the driving assembly is used to drive the corresponding power taking module to rotate relative to the panel to adjust the orientation of the plug-in surface.

[0009] Optionally, the power extraction module further includes a first stopper, and the housing assembly further includes a second stopper, wherein when the power extraction module rotates until the first stopper abuts against the second stopper, the plug-in surface is exposed from the opening.

[0010] Optionally, the power taking module also includes a third stopper, and the shell assembly also includes a fourth stopper, wherein the third stopper and the second stopper are staggered with each other in the axial direction of rotation of the power taking module, and the fourth stopper and the first stopper are staggered with each other in the axial direction of rotation of the power taking module, and when the power taking module rotates until the third stopper and the fourth stopper abut against each other, the plug-in surface faces away from the opening.

[0011] Optionally, the power extraction module further includes a first side wall and a first rotating member, wherein the first rotating member extends from the first side wall, and the first rotating member is rotatably connected to the driving assembly.

[0012] Optionally, the first rotating member is provided with a gear ring, the driving assembly comprises a gear member, and the gear ring is meshed with the gear member.

[0013] Optionally, the drive assembly includes a motor;

[0014] The socket further comprises a circuit board and a controller. The controller and the motor are mounted on the circuit board and are electrically connected to each other. The controller is used to control the working state of the motor.

[0015] Optionally, the power taking module further includes a second side wall, a second rotating member and a power line;

[0016] The second side wall is opposite to the first side wall, and the second rotating member extends from the second side wall and is coaxially arranged with the first rotating member;

[0017] The second rotating member has an axially extending wire channel, and the power line passes through the wire channel and is connected to the circuit board.

[0018] Optionally, the socket further includes a relay, which is mounted on the circuit board, and is electrically connected to the power line and the controller respectively, and the controller is used to control the on and off state of the relay.

[0019] Optionally, a first accommodating cavity and at least one second accommodating cavity separated from the first accommodating cavity are provided in the housing assembly, and the second accommodating cavity is communicated with the opening corresponding to the second accommodating cavity;

[0020] The circuit board is located in the first accommodating cavity;

[0021] The power taking module is located in the second accommodating cavity corresponding to the power taking module, the second accommodating cavity has a first mounting hole, and the first rotating member passes through the first mounting hole into the first accommodating cavity.

[0022] Optionally, the power extraction module is clearance-matched with the edge of the opening;

[0023] The cavity wall of the second accommodating cavity has a drainage hole, and the drainage hole leads to the outside of the socket.

[0024] Optionally, the housing assembly further comprises a back plate, the back plate being connected to a first support member, the first support member extending toward the panel;

[0025] The panel is connected to a second support member along the circumference of the opening, and the second support member extends toward the back plate;

[0026] The end surface of the first support member abuts against the end surface of the second support member to form the second accommodating cavity.

[0027] Optionally, the first support member has a first notch, the second support member has a second notch, the first notch is opposite to the second notch, and the first notch and the second notch form the first mounting hole.

[0028] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present application further provides a socket control method, the socket control method is used to control the socket as described in any one of the above items, the socket control method comprising:

[0029] receiving a first rotation instruction;

[0030] Based on the first rotation instruction, the driving assembly is controlled to drive the power taking module to rotate, so that the plug-in surface of the power taking module is exposed at the corresponding opening.

[0031] Optionally, controlling the driving assembly to drive the power taking module to rotate includes:

[0032] Select at least one target power supply module from the power taking modules that are in a non-powered state;

[0033] The driving component corresponding to the target power supply module is controlled to drive the target power supply module to rotate.

[0034] Optionally, the socket control method further includes:

[0035] In the case where the plug-in surface of the power extraction module is exposed at the opening, when it is detected that a preset condition is met, the driving assembly is controlled to drive the power extraction module to rotate so that the plug-in surface is not exposed at the opening.

[0036] Optionally, the preset condition includes any one of the following:

[0037] A second rotation instruction is received and the latch hole of the power extraction module is not inserted;

[0038] The pin hole of the power taking module has not been inserted within a preset time; and

[0039] Water intrusion is detected and the plug hole of the power extraction module is not inserted.

[0040] The socket provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a shell assembly, a drive assembly and at least one power extraction module. The power extraction module is installed in the shell assembly. Since the drive assembly can drive the corresponding power extraction module to rotate relative to the panel of the shell assembly, and at least a portion of the power extraction module is exposed from the opening corresponding to the power extraction module, when the electrical device needs to use electricity, the drive assembly can be used to drive the corresponding power extraction module to rotate so that the plug surface with the plug hole of the power extraction module is exposed from the corresponding opening, thereby facilitating the plug of the electrical device to be inserted into the plug hole to achieve power extraction. When the electrical device has finished using electricity, the drive assembly can be used to drive the corresponding power extraction module to rotate so that the plug hole of the power extraction module is not exposed to the opening, thereby preventing the plug hole from being exposed to the outside and being damaged or rained on, and thus protecting the power extraction module. From the above, it can be seen that the socket in the embodiment of the present application utilizes a driving assembly to flexibly adjust the orientation of the plug-in surface of the power taking module. When the power taking module is not in use, the pin hole can be adjusted to a position where it is not exposed from the opening, thereby preventing impurities such as water or dust outside the socket from entering the pin hole, thereby preventing the power taking module from being damaged, and improving the safety of using the socket. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0042] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a socket provided in an embodiment of the present application and an exploded diagram of the socket;

[0043] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram and a partial structural schematic diagram of a socket provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a socket provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a socket provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a socket provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 6 is a flow chart of a socket control method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 7 This is a flow chart of another socket control method provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0049] Reference numerals:

[0050] 100, housing assembly; 110, panel; 120, second stopper; 130, fourth stopper; 140, first accommodating chamber; 150, second accommodating chamber; 160, back plate; 170, shielding member; 111, opening; 112, second support member; 113, second notch; 151, first mounting hole; 152, drainage hole; 153, bottom wall; 161, first support member; 162, first notch; 163, third notch; 171, first baffle; 172, second baffle; 173, third baffle;

[0051] 200, driving assembly; 210, gear member; 220, motor;

[0052] 300, power supply module; 310, plug-in surface; 320, first stopper; 330, third stopper; 340, first side wall; 350, first rotating member; 360, second side wall; 370, second rotating member; 380, power cord; 371, wire channel; 311, pin hole; 351, gear ring;

[0053] 400, circuit board;

[0054] 500, controller;

[0055] 600. Relay.

[0056] The above drawings have shown clear embodiments of the present application, which will be described in more detail later. These drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present disclosure more clear, the embodiments of the present disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0058] The terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only used to explain the embodiments of the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used herein should be understood by people with ordinary skills in the field to which the present disclosure belongs. The words "first", "second", "third" and similar words used in the present disclosure specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, words such as "one" or "one" do not indicate a quantity limit, but indicate that there is at least one. Words such as "include" or "include" mean that the elements or objects appearing in front of "include" or "include" include the elements or objects listed after "include" or "include" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. Words such as "connect" or "connected" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. "Up", "down", "left", "right" and the like are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0059] like Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a socket, which can be an outdoor socket or an indoor socket. The socket includes a housing assembly 100, a drive assembly 200 and at least one power extraction module 300. The housing assembly 100 includes a panel 110, and the panel 110 has at least one opening 111. The power extraction module 300 is installed in the housing assembly 100, and at least a portion of the power extraction module 300 is exposed from the opening 111 corresponding to the power extraction module 300. It should be noted that at least a portion of the power extraction module 300 is exposed from the opening 111 corresponding to the power extraction module 300, which means that the surface of the power extraction module 300 facing the opening 111 can be flush with the opening 111 corresponding to the power extraction module 300, pass through the opening 111, or be located on the inner side of the opening 111. In some embodiments, the orthographic projection of the power extraction module 300 on the panel 110 at least partially overlaps with the corresponding opening 111. The power extraction module 300 includes a plug surface 310 having a pin hole 311. The drive assembly 200 is connected to the corresponding power extraction module 300, and the drive assembly 200 is used to drive the corresponding power extraction module 300 to rotate relative to the panel 110 to adjust the orientation of the plug surface 310. It can be understood that the plug of the electrical device can be inserted into the power extraction module 300 through the plug hole 311 and plugged into the socket in the power extraction module 300 to achieve power extraction.

[0060] When the socket provided in the embodiment of the present application is used, when the electrical device needs to use electricity, the driving component 200 can be used to drive the corresponding power extraction module 300 to rotate, so that the plug surface 310 of the power extraction module 300 with the plug hole 311 is exposed from the corresponding opening 111, so as to facilitate the plug of the electrical device to be inserted into the plug hole 311 to achieve power extraction. When the electrical device has finished using electricity, the driving component 200 can be used to drive the corresponding power extraction module 300 to rotate, so that the plug hole 311 of the power extraction module 300 is not exposed to the opening 111, so as to avoid the plug hole 311 being exposed to the outside and being damaged or rained, and the power extraction module 300 can be protected. As can be seen from the above, the socket in the embodiment of the present application utilizes the driving component 200 to flexibly adjust the orientation of the connector surface 310 of the power supply module 300. When the power supply module 300 is not in use, the pin hole 311 can be adjusted to a position where it is not exposed from the opening 111, thereby preventing impurities such as water or dust outside the socket from entering the pin hole 311 of the connector surface 310, thereby preventing the power supply module 300 from being damaged, thereby improving the safety of using the socket.

[0061] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 5 The details and functions of the socket provided in the embodiment of the present application are described in more detail.

[0062] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the power taking module 300 further includes a first stopper 320, and the housing assembly 100 further includes a second stopper 120, wherein when the power taking module 300 rotates until the first stopper 320 and the second stopper 120 abut against each other, the plugging surface 310 is exposed from the opening 111. It can be understood that when the electrical device needs to take power, the rotation stroke of the power taking module 300 can be limited by the cooperation of the first stopper 320 and the second stopper 120 to prevent the power taking module 300 from rotating excessively, that is, to ensure that the plugging surface 310 is exposed from the opening 111.

[0063] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, when the plugging surface 310 is exposed from the opening 111, the plugging surface 310 is flush with the panel 110. Thus, the plug of the electrical device can be inserted in a direction perpendicular to the plugging surface 310, which is convenient for the user to perform the plugging and unplugging operation. At the same time, the flushing of the plugging surface 310 with the panel 110 can also improve the aesthetics of the socket.

[0064] like Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the power taking module 300 further includes a third stopper 330, and the housing assembly 100 further includes a fourth stopper 130, wherein the third stopper 330 and the second stopper 120 are staggered with each other in the axial direction of the rotation of the power taking module 300, that is, the orthographic projections of the third stopper 330 and the second stopper 120 on the plane parallel to the axial direction of the rotation of the power taking module 300 and perpendicular to the surface of the panel 110 with the opening 111 do not overlap, and the fourth stopper 130 and the first stopper 320 are staggered with each other in the axial direction of the rotation of the power taking module 300, that is, the orthographic projections of the fourth stopper 130 and the first stopper 320 on the plane parallel to the axial direction of the rotation of the power taking module 300 and perpendicular to the surface of the panel 110 with the opening 111 do not overlap. When the power taking module 300 rotates until the third stopper 330 and the fourth stopper 130 abut against each other, the plugging surface 310 turns away from the opening 111. It is understandable that when the electrical equipment has finished drawing power, the third stopper 330 and the fourth stopper 130 cooperate to limit the rotational travel of the power drawing module 300 to prevent the power drawing module 300 from rotating excessively, that is, to ensure that the connector surface 310 can face away from the outlet 111.

[0065] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, when the plug surface 310 faces away from the outlet 111, the plug surface 310 is parallel to the panel 110. Such a configuration can ensure that when the power taking module 300 does not need to supply power to the outside, the plug surface 310 can be better hidden in the housing assembly 100. Thus, the plug hole 311 of the plug surface 310 can be better protected, preventing the plug hole 311 from being exposed to the outside and being damaged or rained on, thereby improving the safety of using the socket.

[0066] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the power taking module 300 further includes a first side wall 340 and a first rotating member 350, the first rotating member 350 extends from the first side wall 340, and the first rotating member 350 is rotatably connected to the driving assembly 200. Therefore, when the driving assembly 200 rotates, the first rotating member 350 can be driven to rotate, and then the first rotating member 350 can drive the power taking module 300 to rotate synchronously through the first side wall 340. It should be noted that one end of the first rotating member 350 is fixedly connected to the first side wall 340, and the other end extends away from the first side wall 340.

[0067] like Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the first rotating member 350 is provided with a toothed ring 351, and the driving assembly 200 includes a gear member 210, and the toothed ring 351 is meshed with the gear member 210. Therefore, when the gear member 210 of the driving assembly 200 rotates, the first rotating member 350 can be driven to rotate by the gear member 210. In some embodiments, the toothed ring 351 is arranged along the circumference of the first rotating assembly, the axial direction of the toothed ring 351 is parallel to the panel 110, and the axial direction of the gear member 210 is perpendicular to the panel 110.

[0068] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the gear ring 351 is disposed at one end of the first rotating member 350 away from the first side wall 340. Such a configuration can ensure that the distance between the gear member 210 meshing with the gear ring 351 and the first side wall 340 is relatively large, thereby avoiding interference between the gear member 210 and the first side wall 340 when rotating, that is, ensuring that the gear member 210 can rotate normally and flexibly.

[0069] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the drive assembly 200 includes a motor 220. The socket also includes a circuit board 400 and a controller 500, and the controller 500 and the motor 220 are mounted on the circuit board 400 and electrically connected to each other. The controller 500 is used to control the working state of the motor 220, for example, the controller 500 is used to drive the motor 220 to rotate or the controller 500 is used to drive the motor 220 to stop rotating. It should be noted that the controller 500 has a wireless communication module (not shown in the figure) and / or a wired communication module (not shown in the figure). It should be noted that the output end of the motor 220 can be connected to the gear member 210, so that the rotation of the gear member 210 is driven by the rotation of the motor 220. The controller 500 can interact with the terminal of the target application installed for realizing the power-taking function through the wireless communication module and / or the wired communication module. For example, when the user needs to use the power supply, the rotation instruction is generated by executing the operation of taking power or using power on the target application. The controller 500 can control the driving assembly 200 to drive the power extraction module 300 to rotate based on the rotation instruction, so that the plug surface 310 is exposed from the opening 111 or the plug surface 310 is away from the opening 111. In this way, the positional relationship between the plug surface 310 and the opening 111 can be flexibly adjusted based on user needs, and the plug surface 310 can be better protected when the user does not need to use the power extraction module 300 to extract power.

[0070] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments, the power taking module 300 further includes a second side wall 360, a second rotating member 370 and a power line 380. The second side wall 360 is opposite to the first side wall 340, and the second rotating member 370 extends from the second side wall 360 and is coaxially arranged with the first rotating member 350. Since the first rotating member 350 and the second rotating member 370 are coaxially arranged, when the power taking module 300 rotates, it can ensure that the forces on both sides of the power taking module 300 are balanced, so as to achieve smooth rotation without causing deviation or torsion.

[0071] The second rotating member 370 has an axially extending wire channel 371, and the power cord 380 passes through the wire channel 371 and is connected to the circuit board 400. In this way, no matter which angle the power supply module 300 is rotated to, the power cord 380 can maintain an electrically connected state with the circuit board 400. It can be understood that the power cord 380 includes a ground wire, a live wire, and a neutral wire. In some embodiments, the socket also includes a wiring terminal (not shown in the figure), which is mounted on the circuit board 400, and the wiring terminal is respectively connected to the corresponding power cord 380 and the corresponding power supply wire. Thereby, the current of the power supply can be directed to the power supply module 300, and then when the power supply module 300 is plugged into the power consumption device, the power supply module 300 can supply power to the power consumption device.

[0072] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the socket further includes a relay 600, which is mounted on the circuit board 400, and the relay 600 is electrically connected to the power line 380 and the controller 500, respectively, and the controller 500 is used to control the on and off state of the relay 600. For example, the controller 500 can control the relay 600 to close so that the power line 380 is powered on, and at this time, the power module 300 is in a powered-on state and can supply power to the power-consuming device; or the controller 500 can control the relay 600 to disconnect so that the power line 380 is powered off, and at this time, the power module 300 is in a powered-off state and cannot supply power to the power-consuming device. It should be noted that when the user's power-consuming device needs to use electricity, the controller 500 first drives the motor 220 to rotate so that the plug-in surface 310 is exposed to the opening 111 corresponding to the power module 300, and then controls the relay 600 to close so that the power module 300 is powered on. When the user's electrical device does not need electricity or has finished using electricity, the controller 500 first controls the relay 600 to disconnect, so that the power module 300 is powered off, and then drives the motor 220 to rotate so that the plug surface 310 is not exposed to the opening 111 corresponding to the power module 300. Therefore, according to the user's power demand, the controller 500 can more flexibly control the on and off state of the relay 600, which can not only enable the power module 300 to supply power to the outside in time, but also ensure the safety of the user when unplugging the plug of the electrical device from the plug hole 311, and also play a role in energy saving.

[0073] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, a first accommodating chamber 140 and at least one second accommodating chamber 150 separated from the first accommodating chamber 140 are provided in the housing assembly 100, and the second accommodating chamber 150 is communicated with the opening 111 corresponding to the second accommodating chamber 150. The circuit board 400 is located in the first accommodating chamber 140. The power taking module 300 is located in the second accommodating chamber 150 corresponding to the power taking module 300, and the second accommodating chamber 150 has a first mounting hole 151, and the first rotating member 350 passes through the first mounting hole 151 to the first accommodating chamber 140. In this way, liquids such as water flow outside the socket can flow into the second accommodating chamber 150 along the outer wall of the power taking module 300, but will not flow into the first accommodating chamber 140, so that impurities such as water flow can be prevented from damaging the circuit board 400 in the first accommodating chamber 140, thereby extending the service life of the socket.

[0074] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the power extraction module 300 is matched with the edge gap of the opening 111. The cavity wall of the second accommodating chamber 150 has a drainage hole 152, and the drainage hole 152 leads to the outside of the socket. It can be understood that the gap formed by the power extraction module 300 and the edge of the opening 111 not only facilitates the free rotation of the power extraction module 300 in the second accommodating chamber 150, but also provides a circulation channel for water flow. The water flow can flow into the second accommodating chamber 150 from the gap between the power extraction module 300 and the edge of the opening 111, and then be discharged from the outside of the socket through the drainage hole 152. With such a configuration, when the socket is in a rainy environment, the liquid can be discharged in time through the drainage hole 152 to avoid water accumulation affecting the normal use of the internal components of the socket, thereby extending the service life of the socket.

[0075] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, a cavity wall on one side of the second accommodating cavity 150 has a plurality of drainage holes 152, and one of the plurality of drainage holes 152 is located at the center of the cavity wall where the second accommodating cavity 150 is located. This ensures that all water can be discharged from the second accommodating cavity 150 in a timely manner.

[0076] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the second accommodating chamber 150 includes a bottom wall 153, which is disposed opposite to the opening 111 of the panel 110. The bottom wall 153 is arc-shaped, and the arc-shaped concave surface faces the opening 111. When water flows into the second accommodating chamber 150, the arc-shaped bottom wall is more convenient for the water to be discharged.

[0077] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, the housing assembly 100 further includes a back plate 160, and the back plate 160 is connected to a first support member 161, and the first support member 161 extends toward the panel 110. The panel 110 is connected to a second support member 112 along the circumference of the opening 111, and the second support member 112 extends toward the back plate 160. The end surface of the first support member 161 abuts against the end surface of the second support member 112 to form a second accommodating cavity 150. It should be noted that the first support member 161 and the second support member 112 can play a supporting role for the power extraction module 300. The panel 110 is connected to the second support member 112 along the circumference of the opening 111, which can ensure that the external water flow can flow into the second accommodating cavity 150 along the edge of the opening 111, and will not flow into the first accommodating cavity 140.

[0078] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, a first stopper 320 is provided on the first rotating member 350, and a second stopper 120 is connected to the surface of the panel 110 facing the back plate 160, and the second stopper 120 extends toward the back plate 160. A third stopper 330 is provided on the first rotating member 350, and a fourth stopper 130 is provided on the outer wall of the second accommodating cavity 150. The first stopper 320 and the third stopper 330 are arranged opposite to each other in the radial direction of the first rotating member 350. In this way, the power taking module 300 can reciprocate 180 degrees in the second accommodating cavity 150 to ensure that when the power taking module 300 is not in use, the plug-in surface 310 can be completely hidden in the second accommodating cavity 150, so as to better protect the power taking module 300.

[0079] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the first support member 161 has a first notch 162, the second support member 112 has a second notch 113, the first notch 162 is opposite to the second notch 113, and the first notch 162 and the second notch 113 are combined to form a first mounting hole 151. It should be noted that when assembling the power extraction module 300, the first rotating member 350 can be first clamped to the first notch 162, and then the second support member 112 is aligned with the first support member 161, so that the first notch 162 and the second notch 113 are opposite, so that the first rotating member 350 can be limited in the first mounting hole 151 formed by the first notch 162 and the second notch 113.

[0080] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the first support member 161 also has a third notch 163, and the second support member 112 also has a fourth notch, the third notch 163 and the fourth notch are opposite, the third notch 163 and the fourth notch form a second mounting hole (not shown in the figure), and the second mounting hole and the first mounting hole 151 are coaxially arranged. The second rotating member 370 passes through the second mounting hole into the second accommodating cavity 150. It can be understood that the second mounting hole plays a positioning role for the second rotating member 370. It should be noted that when assembling the power extraction module 300, the second rotating member 370 is now clamped to the third notch 163, and then the second support member 112 is aligned with the first support member 161, so that the third notch 163 and the fourth notch are opposite, so that the second rotating member 370 can be limited in the second mounting hole formed by the third notch 163 and the fourth notch.

[0081] like Figure 6 As shown, on the other hand, the embodiment of the present application further provides a socket control method, which is applied to a socket as described in any one of the embodiments of the present application, and can be executed by a controller 500 in the socket. The socket control method includes the following steps 101 to 102.

[0082] In step 101 , the controller 500 receives a first rotation instruction.

[0083] The user's terminal can be installed with a target application for realizing the power-drawing function, and the target application can interact with the wireless communication module and / or the wired communication module in the controller 500. In some embodiments, the target application generates a first rotation instruction in response to the power-drawing operation, and sends the first rotation instruction to the controller 500. The controller 500 receives the first rotation instruction. It should be noted that there can be many kinds of power-drawing operations. Generally, a QR code for realizing the power-drawing function can be set on the socket. The power-drawing operation can be, for example, a scanning operation of the QR code on the socket by the user using the scanning control of the target program.

[0084] In step 102 , the controller 500 controls the driving assembly 200 to drive the power taking module 300 to rotate based on the first rotation instruction, so that the plug-in surface 310 of the power taking module 300 is exposed to the corresponding opening 111 .

[0085] In some embodiments, the controller 500 controls the driving assembly 200 to drive the power extraction module 300 to rotate along a first direction based on the first rotation instruction, so that the contact surface of the power extraction module 300 is exposed to the corresponding opening 111. The first direction is clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0086] By adopting the socket control method provided in the embodiment of the present application, the rotation process of the power supply module 300 can be linked with the power supply operation of the user. The controller 500 can automatically rotate the power supply module 300 to a position where the contact surface is exposed to the corresponding opening 111 only when the user needs electricity, based on the code scanning operation performed by the user on the target application of the terminal. Thereby, the position of the plug surface 310 can be adjusted according to user needs, so that the plug of the electrical device can be inserted into the pin hole 311 of the plug surface 310 to realize the power supply process of the electrical device. In other words, the socket control method provided in the embodiment of the present application can automatically and flexibly control the direction of the power supply module 300 without manual operation by the user, which simplifies the user's operation steps.

[0087] In some embodiments, the housing assembly 100 further includes a shielding member 170, one end of which is connected to at least a portion of the circumference of the panel 110, and the other end of which extends away from the panel 110. It should be noted that when liquid such as rainwater falls on the socket, it can collide with the outer wall of the shielding member 170 and avoid falling into the area where the power extraction module 300 is located, thereby further improving the waterproof performance of the socket.

[0088] In some embodiments, the shielding member 170 includes a first baffle, a second baffle, and a third baffle that are connected to each other, the first baffle and the third baffle are arranged opposite to each other, and the first baffle, the second baffle, and the third baffle are respectively connected to different sides of the panel 110. In this way, the first baffle, the second baffle, and the third baffle form a U-shaped baffle member, thereby more effectively preventing rainwater from falling directly onto the power extraction module 300, thereby improving the waterproof performance of the socket.

[0089] like Figure 7 As shown, the embodiment of the present application further provides a socket control method, which is applied to a socket as described in any one of the embodiments of the present application, and can be executed by a controller 500 in the socket. The socket control method includes the following steps 201 to 204.

[0090] In step 201 , the controller 500 receives a first rotation instruction.

[0091] It should be noted that step 201 is the same as step 101, so this application will not repeat them here.

[0092] In step 202 , the controller 500 selects at least one target power supply module from the power taking modules 300 that are in a non-powered state.

[0093] It should be noted that the socket can generally include one, two or more power supply modules 300, and each power supply module 300 is not in the same state. For example, some power supply modules 300 are in a power supply state, while some power supply modules 300 are in a non-power supply state. The power supply state refers to the state in which the plug-in surface 310 of the power supply module 300 is exposed from the opening 111 corresponding to the power supply module 300. At this time, the power supply module 300 can be plugged into the plug of the electrical device, and the electrical device can use the power supply module 300 to draw power. The non-power supply state refers to the state in which the plug-in surface 310 of the power supply module 300 is not exposed from the opening 111 corresponding to the power supply module 300. At this time, the power supply module 300 and the plug of the electrical device are not connected, that is, the electrical device does not use the power supply module 300 to draw power. For example Figure 2 As shown, the socket includes two power supply modules 300, one of which is located on the plug surface 310 and exposed in the opening 111. When the electrical device is inserted into the plug hole 311 and plugged into the socket, the power supply module 300 is in a power supply state, and the other is located on the plug surface 310 and not exposed in the opening 111, that is, in a non-power supply state.

[0094] In step 203 , the controller 500 controls the driving assembly 200 corresponding to the target power supply module to drive the target power supply module to rotate.

[0095] By adopting the socket control method provided in the embodiment of the present application, a power taking module 300 in a non-powered state is selected from multiple power taking modules 300 before rotating the power taking module 300, and then the non-powered power taking module 300 is rotated, so that the power taking module 300 that is already in a powered state can be avoided from being rotated. Therefore, not only the validity of the rotation of the power taking module 300 is determined, but also the rotation of the power taking module 300 that is already in a powered state can be avoided so that it cannot continue to supply power to the outside.

[0096] It should be noted that step 202 and step 203 are an implementation method of controlling the driving assembly 200 to drive the power taking module 300 to rotate.

[0097] In some embodiments, the controller 500 controls the relay 600 to close in response to the plug surface 310 of the target power supply module being exposed to the opening 111 corresponding to the target power supply module. Thus, the power taking module 300 is powered on, so that the target power supply module is in a powered-on state and can supply power to the power-consuming device. Thus, the on-off state of the relay 600 can be more flexibly controlled by the controller 500 according to the power demand of the user, so that the power taking module 300 can supply power to the outside in time, and can also play a role in energy saving.

[0098] In step 204 , when the plug-in surface 310 of the power extraction module 300 is exposed from the opening 111 , if it is detected that a preset condition is met, the driving assembly 200 is controlled to drive the power extraction module 300 to rotate so that the plug-in surface 310 is not exposed from the opening 111 .

[0099] In some embodiments, the preset condition includes any one of the following:

[0100] First, a second rotation instruction is received and the pin hole 311 of the power extraction module 300 is not inserted. In some embodiments, the target application generates a second rotation instruction in response to the power completion operation, and sends the second rotation instruction to the controller 500. The controller 500 receives the second rotation instruction. It should be noted that there can be many types of power completion operations. For example, the user can perform trigger operations such as single-clicking, double-clicking, or long pressing on the control for completing power extraction set on the target application. This method can ensure that when the electrical device does not need electricity and the user unplugs the plug of the electrical device, the plug surface 310 of the power extraction module 300 is promptly rotated to a position where it is not exposed to the opening 111, thereby ensuring that when the user does not need electricity, the plug surface 310 is promptly hidden and protected to avoid the plug surface 310 being exposed to the outside for a long time and damaged, thereby improving the safety of the socket.

[0101] Second, the plug hole 311 of the power taking module 300 is not inserted within the preset time. In this way, when the user accidentally touches the power taking operation or unplugs the power-consuming device but forgets to perform the power-using operation, the plug surface 310 can be hidden and protected in time, avoiding the plug surface 310 from being exposed to the outside for a long time and being damaged, thereby improving the safety of the socket.

[0102] Third, water intrusion is detected and the plug hole 311 of the power extraction module 300 is not inserted. In some embodiments, a humidity detector electrically connected to the controller 500 is also provided in the socket, and the humidity detector is used to detect the humidity value in the power extraction module 300. When the controller 500 responds to the current humidity value detected by the humidity detector being greater than the preset humidity value, it determines that the power extraction module 300 is in a water intrusion state. By hiding the plug surface 310 when the plug hole 311 is not inserted and water intrusion is detected, the power extraction module 300 can be protected in time to reduce the degree of damage to the power extraction module 300 or the socket, and it can also avoid rotating the power extraction module 300 when the plug hole 311 is in the inserted state, ensuring that the plug or cable of the electrical equipment will not be damaged during the rotation of the power extraction module 300.

[0103] In some embodiments, step 204 further includes: the controller 500 generates a disconnection instruction in response to detecting that any preset condition is met, wherein the disconnection instruction is used to control the relay 600 to disconnect. In response to the relay 600 being disconnected, the control drive assembly 200 drives the power taking module 300 to rotate so that the plug-in surface 310 of the power taking module 300 is not exposed to the opening 111 corresponding to the power taking module 300. In this way, the power taking module 300 can be powered off in time to ensure the safety of power use and also play a role in energy saving.

[0104] In summary, the socket control method provided in the embodiment of the present application can automatically rotate the power supply module 300 to expose the plug-in surface 310 when the user needs electricity, which is convenient for the user to use. In addition, when the user has finished using electricity or there is a safety hazard in the power supply module 300, the power supply module 300 can be automatically rotated in time to hide the plug-in surface 310 to prevent external water flow and other impurities from entering the power supply module 300. That is, the plug-in surface 310 can be better protected, thereby improving the safety of using the socket and extending the service life of the socket.

[0105] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the present application disclosed herein. The present application is intended to cover any variations, uses or adaptations of the present application, which follow the general principles of the present application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present application. The specification and examples are intended to be exemplary only.

[0106] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the precise structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A socket, characterized in that: The socket comprises a housing component (100), a drive component (200) and at least one power extraction module (300); The housing assembly (100) comprises a panel (110), wherein the panel (110) has at least one opening (111); The power extraction module (300) is installed in the housing assembly (100), at least a portion of the power extraction module (300) is exposed from the opening (111) corresponding to the power extraction module (300), and the power extraction module (300) comprises a plug surface (310) having a plug hole (311); The driving component (200) is connected to the corresponding power extraction module (300), and the driving component (200) is used to drive the corresponding power extraction module (300) to rotate relative to the panel (110) to adjust the orientation of the plug-in surface (310).

2. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power extraction module (300) further includes a first stopper (320), and the housing assembly (100) further includes a second stopper (120), wherein when the power extraction module (300) rotates until the first stopper (320) abuts against the second stopper (120), the plug-in surface (310) is exposed from the opening (111).

3. The socket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The power extraction module (300) further includes a third stopper (330), and the housing assembly (100) further includes a fourth stopper (130), wherein the third stopper (330) and the second stopper (120) are mutually staggered in the axial direction of rotation of the power extraction module (300), and the fourth stopper (130) and the first stopper (320) are mutually staggered in the axial direction of rotation of the power extraction module (300), and when the power extraction module (300) rotates until the third stopper (330) and the fourth stopper (130) abut against each other, the plug-in surface (310) faces away from the opening (111).

4. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power extraction module (300) further comprises a first side wall (340) and a first rotating member (350), wherein the first rotating member (350) extends from the first side wall (340), and the first rotating member (350) is rotatably connected to the driving assembly (200).

5. The socket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first rotating member (350) is provided with a gear ring (351), the driving assembly (200) comprises a gear member (210), and the gear ring (351) is meshed with the gear member (210).

6. The socket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving assembly (200) comprises a motor (220); The socket further comprises a circuit board (400) and a controller (500), wherein the controller (500) and the motor (220) are mounted on the circuit board (400) and are electrically connected to each other, and the controller (500) is used to control the working state of the motor (220).

7. The socket according to claim 6, characterized in that: The power extraction module (300) further includes a second side wall (360), a second rotating member (370) and a power line (380); The second side wall (360) is opposite to the first side wall (340), and the second rotating member (370) extends from the second side wall (360) and is coaxially arranged with the first rotating member (350); The second rotating member (370) has an axially extending wire channel (371), and the power line (380) passes through the wire channel (371) and is connected to the circuit board (400).

8. The socket according to claim 7, characterized in that: The socket further comprises a relay (600), wherein the relay (600) is mounted on the circuit board (400), the relay (600) is electrically connected to the power line (380) and the controller (500) respectively, and the controller (500) is used to control the on / off state of the relay (600).

9. The socket according to claim 6, characterized in that: The housing assembly (100) is provided with a first accommodating cavity (140) and at least one second accommodating cavity (150) separated from the first accommodating cavity (140), and the second accommodating cavity (150) is communicated with the opening (111) corresponding to the second accommodating cavity (150); The circuit board (400) is located in the first accommodating cavity (140); The power extraction module (300) is located in the second accommodating cavity (150) corresponding to the power extraction module (300), the second accommodating cavity (150) has a first mounting hole (151), and the first rotating member (350) passes through the first mounting hole (151) to enter the first accommodating cavity (140).

10. The socket according to claim 9, characterized in that The power extraction module (300) is in clearance fit with the edge of the opening (111); The cavity wall of the second accommodating cavity (150) has a drainage hole (152), and the drainage hole (152) leads to the outside of the socket.

11. The socket according to claim 9, characterized in that The housing assembly (100) further comprises a back plate (160), the back plate (160) being connected to a first support member (161), the first support member (161) extending toward the panel (110); The panel (110) is connected to a second support member (112) along the circumference of the opening (111), and the second support member (112) extends toward the back plate (160); The end surface of the first support member (161) abuts against the end surface of the second support member (112), thereby forming the second accommodating cavity (150).

12. The socket according to claim 11, characterized in that The first support member (161) has a first notch (162), the second support member (112) has a second notch (113), the first notch (162) is opposite to the second notch (113), and the first notch (162) and the second notch (113) form the first mounting hole (151).

13. A socket control method, characterized in that: The socket control method is used to control the socket according to any one of claims 1 to 12, and the socket control method comprises: receiving a first rotation instruction; Based on the first rotation instruction, the driving component (200) is controlled to drive the power extraction module (300) to rotate, so that the plug-in surface (310) of the power extraction module (300) is exposed at the corresponding opening (111).

14. The socket control method according to claim 13, characterized in that: Controlling the driving component (200) to drive the power extraction module (300) to rotate includes: Selecting at least one target power supply module from the power taking module (300) that is in a non-powered state; The driving component (200) corresponding to the target power supply module is controlled to drive the target power supply module to rotate.

15. The socket control method according to claim 13, characterized in that: The socket control method further includes: When the plug-in surface (310) of the power extraction module (300) is exposed at the opening (111), and when it is detected that a preset condition is met, the driving component (200) is controlled to drive the power extraction module (300) to rotate so that the plug-in surface (310) is not exposed at the opening (111).

16. The socket control method according to claim 15, characterized in that: The preset condition includes any one of the following: A second rotation instruction is received and the latch hole (311) of the power extraction module (300) is not inserted; The pin hole (311) of the power extraction module (300) is not inserted within a preset time; and Water intrusion is detected and the plug hole (311) of the power extraction module (300) is not inserted.

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