A socket

Abstract

The present invention discloses a socket, comprising a first socket unit, a second socket unit, a lifting mechanism, a control mechanism and a transmission mechanism; the second socket unit can move relative to the first socket unit, the first socket unit and the second socket unit are both provided with a socket group and a conductive component, the conductive component of the first socket unit is electrically connected to the conductive component of the second socket unit; the lifting mechanism comprises a lifting fitting and a lifting drive, the lifting fitting is fixedly arranged in the second socket unit, the lifting drive connects the first socket unit and the second socket unit, and the lifting drive at least partially cooperates with the lifting fitting, the control mechanism is connected to the lifting drive via the transmission mechanism, and is used for driving the lifting fitting to lift relative to the lifting drive to realize lifting of the second socket unit, thereby flexibly adjusting the spacing between the two socket groups, so that electrical adapter plugs of different sizes can find a suitable insertion space, thereby improving the utilization rate of the socket group.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Sockets, as key interface devices connecting power sources and electrical equipment, play an indispensable role in people's daily life and work. From various home appliances in the home, to office equipment such as computers, printers, and projectors in the office, to electrical equipment in public places such as shopping malls and hotels, sockets provide them with a stable power supply, meeting people's diverse electricity needs.

[0003] At present, the distance between the centers of two adjacent jacks in a socket is usually fixed. In actual use, there are obvious size differences due to the different sizes of adapters for electrical devices. When there are many electrical devices, the problem of too small a distance between the jacks often occurs. For example, the plugs of some large adapters are large in size, and the distance between adjacent jacks is fixed, which makes it impossible to insert multiple adapters at the same time, or when plug-in electrical devices are plugged into the socket, they interfere with each other due to insufficient space. This not only affects the normal power-on use of electrical devices, but also reduces the utilization rate of the jacks on the socket. Summary of the invention

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a socket, aiming to solve the technical problem that the conventional socket has a fixed center distance between adjacent sockets, which affects normal power supply and reduces the utilization rate of the sockets.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a socket, comprising a first socket unit, a second socket unit, a lifting mechanism, a control mechanism and a transmission mechanism;

[0006] The second socket unit can be movably connected to the first socket unit and can move relative to the first socket unit along the axial direction of the first socket unit. The first socket unit and the second socket unit are both provided with a socket group for inserting an external plug and a conductive component electrically connected to the external plug. The conductive component of the first socket unit is electrically connected to the conductive component of the second socket unit.

[0007] The lifting mechanism includes a lifting fitting and a lifting drive, wherein the lifting fitting is fixedly arranged in the second socket unit, the lifting drive connects the first socket unit and the second socket unit, and the lifting drive at least partially cooperates with the lifting fitting. The control mechanism is connected to the lifting drive via the transmission mechanism, and is used for driving the lifting fitting to lift relative to the lifting drive to achieve lifting of the second socket unit.

[0008] In some embodiments, the control mechanism comprises:

[0009] The operating member is at least partially exposed outside the second socket unit, and one end of the operating member is transmission-connected to the transmission mechanism for driving the transmission mechanism to drive the lifting matching member to lift relative to the lifting driving member.

[0010] In some embodiments, the transmission mechanism includes a transmission rod, a first transmission gear and a second transmission gear. The transmission rod is arranged in the second socket unit, and one end of the transmission rod is connected to the operating member, and the other end of the transmission rod is connected to the first transmission gear. The second transmission gear is fixedly connected to the lifting drive member, and the second transmission gear is meshed with the first transmission gear. The transmission rod is used to drive the first transmission gear to rotate under the drive of the operating member, and drive the second transmission gear to rotate to drive the lifting drive member to rotate.

[0011] In some embodiments, the number of teeth of the first transmission gear is greater than the number of teeth of the second transmission gear.

[0012] In some embodiments, the second socket unit includes a first socket body and at least one second socket body, the first socket body and the second socket body are movably connected in a vertical direction, the second socket body is located between the first socket body and the first socket unit, and the first socket body and the second socket body are both provided with the socket group and the conductive component;

[0013] There are at least two lifting fittings, which are respectively arranged in the first socket body and the second socket body, and the lifting drive member has at least two lifting fitting parts, each of which is matched with one lifting fitting.

[0014] In some embodiments, the lifting fitting is a threaded sleeve, the lifting fitting portion is a threaded segment, and the threaded segment is threadedly matched with the corresponding threaded sleeve;

[0015] Wherein, the pitch of the threaded segment located in the first socket body is twice the pitch of the threaded segment located in the second socket body.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first socket body includes a first shell, and the control member is at least partially exposed outside the first shell;

[0017] The second socket body includes a second shell, which is movably connected to the first shell along the vertical direction. A locking structure is provided on the side of the first shell facing away from the second shell, which is used to abut the operating member to lock the operating member or to disengage from the operating member to unlock the operating member.

[0018] In some embodiments, the control member is movably connected to the first shell and is movable along the axial direction of the first shell;

[0019] The locking structure comprises an inserting hole provided on the first shell, and the operating member is provided with an inserting portion, and the inserting portion is engaged with the inserting hole to lock the operating member or is disengaged from the inserting hole to unlock the operating member.

[0020] In some embodiments, the socket further includes a guide structure, which includes a guide rod and a guide hole respectively provided on the first socket unit and the second socket unit, and the guide rod and the guide hole are slidably matched along the axial direction of the first socket unit.

[0021] In some embodiments, the socket further includes a conductive rod, which passes through the first socket unit and the second socket unit in sequence along the axial direction of the first socket unit and is slidably electrically connected to the conductive components in the first socket unit and the second socket unit respectively.

[0022] The socket provided in the present application can drive the transmission mechanism through the control mechanism to drive the lifting and lowering matching member to lift and lower the second socket unit relative to the lifting and lowering driving member, thereby flexibly adjusting the spacing between the two socket groups, so that electrical adapter plugs of different sizes can find a suitable insertion space, avoiding the problem of interference between multiple adapters or electrical device plugs that cannot be inserted at the same time due to fixed socket spacing, thereby improving the utilization rate of the socket group. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a socket of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a disassembly diagram of an embodiment of a socket of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 It is a partial schematic diagram of an embodiment of a socket of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 A top view of an embodiment of a socket of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the cross section of AA;

[0028] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of a socket of the present invention after adjustment;

[0029] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a control member of the present invention.

[0030] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The scheme in the embodiment of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiment is only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0033] It should also be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed on" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time.

[0034] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in the present invention are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , an embodiment of the present application provides a socket 1000, comprising a first socket unit 100, a second socket unit 200, a lifting mechanism 300, a control mechanism 301 and a transmission mechanism 340;

[0036] The second socket unit 200 can be movably connected to the first socket unit 100 and can move relative to the first socket unit 100 along the axial direction of the first socket unit 100. The first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200 are both provided with a socket group 110 for inserting an external plug and a conductive component 120 electrically connected to the external plug. The conductive component 120 of the first socket unit 100 is electrically connected to the conductive component 120 of the second socket unit 200.

[0037] The lifting mechanism 300 includes a lifting fitting part 310 and a lifting drive part 320. The lifting fitting part 310 is fixedly arranged in the second socket unit 200. The lifting drive part 320 connects the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200, and the lifting drive part 320 is at least partially matched with the lifting fitting part 310. The control mechanism 301 is connected to the lifting drive part 320 through the transmission mechanism 340, and is used to drive the lifting fitting part 310 to lift and lower relative to the lifting drive part 320 to realize the lifting and lowering of the second socket unit 200.

[0038] In this embodiment, the second socket unit 200 can be movably connected to the first socket unit 100 and can move along the axial direction of the first socket unit 100 , thereby providing a basic structure for adjusting the spacing between the socket groups 110 .

[0039] The first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200 both have a socket group 110 and a conductive component 120, and the conductive components 120 of the two are electrically connected, which ensures that no matter how the second socket unit 200 is moved, the circuit of the entire socket 1000 is connected and can normally supply power to the inserted external plug, ensuring the stability and safety of power use.

[0040] Among them, the conductive component 120 may include a live wire conductive part and a neutral wire conductive part. The live wire conductive part is responsible for transmitting current and providing energy to drive the electrical appliance; the neutral wire conductive part is the path for current return, forming a complete circuit, ensuring that the current can flow correctly from the power supply to the external plug, ensuring the stable flow of current.

[0041] In addition, the conductive component 120 may also include a grounding conductive member to ensure the safety of electricity use. When the electrical device is operating normally, no current may flow through the grounding conductive member. However, when a fault such as insulation damage occurs inside the electrical device, causing the metal casing to be charged, the grounding conductive member can introduce the current into the ground to prevent the human body from contacting the charged casing and causing an electric shock accident, thereby providing a safe discharge channel for the current, reducing the risk of electric shock, and protecting the personal safety of the user.

[0042] In some embodiments, the conductive components 120 of the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200 can be connected by common methods such as slide rail conductive slider connection, flexible cable connection, etc., such as using soft wires to connect the conductive components 120 of the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200. The soft wires have good flexibility and can bend and stretch as the second socket unit 200 moves, so as to ensure that the second socket unit 200 maintains a stable electrical connection during the movement of the first socket unit 100. Of course, this is only exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments of the present application.

[0043] The lifting fitting member 310 is fixed in the second socket unit 200, and the lifting driving member 320 is connected to the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200 and at least partially cooperates with the lifting fitting member 310. When the lifting driving member 320 is working, the lifting fitting member 310 is driven to rise and fall relative to the lifting driving member 320 through interaction with the lifting fitting member 310. Since the lifting fitting member 310 is fixed in the second socket unit 200, the lifting and lowering of the lifting fitting member 310 will drive the second socket unit 200 to move axially relative to the first socket unit 100, thereby changing the distance between the socket groups 110 on the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200.

[0044] Among them, the lifting fitting 310 and the lifting driving member 320 can adopt a screw-nut matching method or a rack-gear matching method, for example, the lifting fitting 310 set in the second socket unit 200 is a nut structure, and the lifting driving member 320 is a screw, and the nut is firmly fixed in the second socket unit 200. When the screw rotates, the nut will make a linear motion along the axial direction of the screw, that is, a lifting action is generated, thereby driving the second socket unit 200 where the nut is located to move. Of course, this is only exemplary, and the embodiments of the present application are not limited here.

[0045] The control mechanism 301 is connected to the lifting drive member 320 through the transmission mechanism 340. The transmission mechanism 340 can be a common structure such as a gear transmission structure, a chain transmission structure, etc., and the control mechanism 301 can be a power source. For example, the control mechanism 301 is a motor. The user can energize the motor through the switch button exposed outside the second socket unit 200 to drive the lifting drive member 320 to move; the control mechanism 301 can also be a power transmission medium. The user can operate the part exposed outside the second socket unit 200, and the control mechanism 301 transmits power to the lifting drive member 320 through the transmission mechanism 340, so that the lifting drive member 320 moves. Since the lifting drive member 320 is at least partially matched with the lifting matching member 310, the movement of the lifting drive member 320 will drive the lifting matching member 310 to rise and fall relative to it. Because the lifting fitting 310 is fixedly arranged in the second socket unit 200, the lifting and lowering of the lifting fitting 310 will drive the second socket unit 200 to move axially relative to the first socket unit 100, thereby changing the spacing between the socket groups 110 on the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200. When the socket 1000 needs to be used, the lifting driving member 320 is driven to work by the control mechanism 301, which interacts with the lifting fitting 310, and the force applied by the lifting driving member 320 causes the lifting fitting 310 to move relative to the lifting driving member 320. Because the lifting fitting 310 is fixed in the second socket unit 200, the lifting and lowering of the lifting fitting 310 drives the second socket unit 200 to move axially along the first socket unit 100. As the second socket unit 200 moves, the spacing between the socket groups 110 on the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200 changes until a suitable spacing is reached. At this time, the plugs of each electrical device are inserted into the socket group 110 of the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200, and the conductive component 120 realizes the electrical connection between the external plug and the power supply, and the electrical device is powered on and works normally.

[0046] The center distances of adjacent socket groups in conventional sockets are fixed, but the socket 1000 of the present embodiment can change the position of the second socket unit 200 relative to the first socket unit 100 through the control mechanism 301, so that the spacing between the socket groups 110 can be adjusted according to actual needs, so that electrical adapter plugs of different sizes can find a suitable insertion space, avoiding the problem of interference between multiple adapters or electrical device plugs that cannot be inserted at the same time due to the fixed socket spacing, thereby improving the utilization rate of the socket group 110 and improving the applicability of the socket 1000.

[0047] In some embodiments, the control mechanism 301 includes a control member 330 , which is at least partially exposed outside the second socket unit 200 . One end of the control member 330 is connected to the transmission mechanism 340 , which is used to drive the transmission mechanism 340 to drive the lifting fitting member 310 to lift relative to the lifting driving member 320 .

[0048] In this embodiment, in order to reduce the cost of the socket 1000, the control member 330 is designed as a power transmission medium, and the control member 330 is exposed outside the second socket unit 200, so that the user can directly operate it. In this way, the user can easily adjust the spacing of the socket group 110 by manually operating the control member 330 without the help of additional tools, which greatly improves the convenience of adjusting the spacing of the socket group 110 of the socket 1000 and makes the use of the socket 1000 more humane.

[0049] Please refer to Figures 2 to 6 In some embodiments, the transmission mechanism 340 includes a transmission rod 341, a first transmission gear 342 and a second transmission gear 343. The transmission rod 341 is disposed in the second socket unit 200, and one end of the transmission rod 341 is connected to the operating member 330, and the other end of the transmission rod 341 is connected to the first transmission gear 342. The second transmission gear 343 is fixedly connected to the lifting drive member 320, and the second transmission gear 343 is meshed with the first transmission gear 342. The transmission rod 341 is used to drive the first transmission gear 342 to rotate under the drive of the operating member 330, and drive the second transmission gear 343 to rotate to drive the lifting drive member 320 to rotate.

[0050] The control member 330 serves as an operation entrance, and the user initiates the adjustment process by applying force or motion to it, such as rotating or toggling. The transmission rod 341 serves to connect the control member 330 and the first transmission gear 342, and transmits the motion of the control member 330 to the first transmission gear 342, thereby ensuring effective transmission of power.

[0051] The conversion of the motion direction and speed is achieved through the meshing between the first transmission gear 342 and the second transmission gear 343. The first transmission gear 342 transmits the rotation of the transmission rod 341 to the second transmission gear 343, and can adjust the speed and torque according to the gear ratio to meet the working requirements of the lifting drive member 320. The second transmission gear 343 rotates under the drive of the second transmission gear 343, and utilizes the matching relationship between the second transmission gear 343 and the lifting matching member 310 to convert the rotational motion into the linear lifting motion of the lifting matching member 310.

[0052] This embodiment can accurately control the rotation angle and speed of the lifting drive member 320 by reasonably designing the gear ratio of the first transmission gear 342 and the second transmission gear 343, thereby realizing accurate adjustment of the moving distance of the second socket unit 200, so that the user can accurately adjust the spacing of the socket group 110 according to the specific size of the electrical adapter, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of the adjustment. In addition, the gear transmission can realize the amplification or reduction of the torque. By selecting the appropriate gear parameters, when the user operates the control member 330, a larger torque can be obtained with a smaller force to drive the lifting drive member 320 to rotate, thereby reducing the operating force required by the user to adjust the spacing of the socket group 110, making the adjustment process easier and more labor-saving.

[0053] In some embodiments, the number of teeth of the first transmission gear 342 is greater than the number of teeth of the second transmission gear 343 .

[0054] In this embodiment, the first transmission gear 342 and the second transmission gear 343 mesh with each other. Since the number of teeth of the first transmission gear 342 is greater than the number of teeth of the second transmission gear 343, the first transmission gear 342 is the driving wheel and the second transmission gear 343 is the driven wheel, and the transmission ratio of the two is greater than 1. When the user operates the control member 330 to make the transmission rod 341 drive the first transmission gear 342 to rotate, since the transmission ratio is greater than 1, the second transmission gear 343 will rotate at a faster speed. In other words, the first transmission gear 342 rotates one circle, and the second transmission gear 343 rotates multiple circles. This speed change enables the lifting drive member 320 to rotate faster through the connection between the second transmission gear 343 and the lifting drive member 320, thereby enabling the lifting matching member 310 to rise and fall faster relative to the lifting drive member 320, and finally achieving the second socket unit 200 to move faster relative to the first socket unit 100.

[0055] When the user applies an operating force to the control member 330, due to the setting of the transmission ratio, the lifting drive member 320 can respond quickly and drive the second socket unit 200 to move, so that the user can more accurately control the adjustment process when adjusting the spacing of the socket group 110, avoiding the problem of operating errors or over-adjustment caused by untimely or insensitive adjustment. Moreover, when operating the control member 330, the user can achieve a larger moving distance of the second socket unit 200 with a smaller rotation amplitude. When it is necessary to adjust the spacing of the socket group 110 of the socket 1000 to adapt to electrical plugs of different sizes, the user does not need to rotate the control member 330 for a long time, and can reach the appropriate spacing of the socket group 110 more quickly, which greatly improves the adjustment efficiency and saves the user's time and energy.

[0056] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3In some embodiments, the second socket unit 200 includes a first socket body 210 and at least one second socket body 220, the first socket body 210 and the second socket body 220 are movably connected in the vertical direction, the second socket body 220 is located between the first socket body 210 and the first socket unit 100, and the first socket body 210 and the second socket body 220 are both provided with a socket group 110 and a conductive component 120;

[0057] There are at least two lifting fittings 310 , which are respectively arranged in the first socket body 210 and the second socket body 220 . The lifting drive member 320 has at least two lifting fitting parts 321 , and each lifting fitting part 321 cooperates with one lifting fitting 310 .

[0058] When the user drives the lifting driving member 320 to rotate, each lifting matching portion 321 on the lifting driving member 320 will respectively drive the lifting matching member 310 matched therewith. Since the lifting matching members 310 are respectively fixed in the first socket body 210 and the second socket body 220, the lifting movement of the lifting matching member 310 will drive the first socket body 210 and the second socket body 220 to move in the vertical direction relative to the first socket unit 100, so as to flexibly adjust the spacing between the socket groups 110 on each socket body.

[0059] In this embodiment, since the second socket unit 200 includes multiple socket bodies (a first socket body 210 and at least one second socket body 220) that can move in the vertical direction, and each socket body can be moved by cooperating with an independent lifting fitting 310 and a lifting drive 320, the adjustment of the spacing between the socket groups 110 is more flexible and diverse, and the spacing between each socket group 110 can be accurately adjusted according to the size and number of plugs of different electrical equipment, which greatly improves the adaptability of the socket 1000 to different power usage scenarios.

[0060] It should be noted that during the movement, the first socket body 210 and the second socket body 220 may move synchronously, or may move at different speeds or directions according to the actual matching relationship, so as to achieve flexible adjustment of the spacing between the socket groups 110 .

[0061] As an embodiment, the lifting fitting 310 is a threaded sleeve, and the lifting fitting portion 321 is a threaded segment, and the threaded segment is threadedly matched with the corresponding threaded sleeve;

[0062] The pitch of the threaded section located in the first socket body 210 is twice the pitch of the threaded section located in the second socket body 220 .

[0063] In this embodiment, a screw transmission method is used to realize the movement of the second socket unit 200. When the lifting drive member 320 rotates, the thread sleeve will move linearly along the thread segment, thereby driving the first socket body 210 and the second socket body 220 to move relative to the first socket unit 100.

[0064] The pitch of the thread segments in the first socket body 210 is twice the pitch of the thread segments in the second socket body 220. When the lifting drive 320 rotates at the same angle, the distance moved by the thread sleeve in the first socket body 210 is twice the distance moved by the thread sleeve in the second socket body 220. Specifically, according to the displacement formula of the thread transmission: s = n × p (in s is the displacement, n is the number of thread rotations, p is the tooth pitch), at the same number of rotations n Bottom, tooth distance p The larger the displacement s Therefore, when the lifting drive member 320 rotates, the movement speed of the first socket body 210 is faster than that of the second socket body 220, thereby achieving different movement effects of the two.

[0065] Specifically, since the pitch of the threaded section of the second socket body 220 is small, its movement is relatively slow and precise. When the spacing of the jack group 110 needs to be finely adjusted, such as inserting some small electrical plugs of similar size, by adjusting the position of the second socket body 220, a more accurate setting of the spacing of the jack group 110 can be achieved, avoiding the problem of inappropriate spacing of the jack group 110 caused by excessive adjustment. The threaded section pitch of the first socket body 210 is large, and the movement speed is fast. When the spacing of the jack group 110 needs to be adjusted significantly, such as inserting a large electrical plug, the position of the first socket body 210 can be quickly changed, improving the adjustment efficiency and saving the user's time and energy.

[0066] When the second socket unit 200 includes two second socket bodies 220, the two second socket bodies 220 are respectively located between the first socket unit 100 and the first socket body 210, wherein the pitch of the thread segment in the first socket body 210 is 2 times greater than the pitch of the thread segment in the second socket body 220 located adjacent to the first socket body 210, and the pitch of the thread segment in the first socket body 210 is 4 times greater than the pitch of the thread segment in the second socket body 220 located adjacent to the first socket unit 100, so that when the user manually rotates the operating member 330, the first socket body 210 and the two second socket bodies 220 are equal to each other after rising along the axial direction of the socket 1000.

[0067] In this embodiment, different pitch settings enable the socket 1000 to adapt to more types of electrical plugs. For electrical plug combinations with large size differences, by quickly moving the first socket body 210 and finely adjusting the second socket body 220, the use requirements of large plugs and small plugs can be met at the same time, thereby improving the versatility and applicability of the socket 1000.

[0068] In some embodiments, the first socket body 210 includes a first shell 211 , and the control member 330 is at least partially exposed outside the first shell 211 ;

[0069] The second socket body 220 includes a second shell 212, which is movably connected to the first shell 211 along the vertical direction. A locking structure is provided on the side of the first shell 211 away from the second shell 212, which is used to abut the operating member 330 to lock the operating member 330 or to disengage the abutment from the operating member 330 to unlock the operating member 330.

[0070] In this embodiment, the locking structure disposed on the side of the first shell 211 away from the second shell 212 provides a locking and unlocking function for the state of the operating member 330 .

[0071] When the locking structure abuts against the operating member 330, the movement of the operating member 330 is restricted. Since the operating member 330 is connected to the transmission mechanism 340, the operating member 330 cannot rotate or move freely, and the transmission rod 341, the first transmission gear 342, the second transmission gear 343 and the lifting drive member 320 and other components associated therewith cannot move normally. In this way, the lifting fitting 310 will not be displaced relative to the lifting drive member 320, the positions of the first socket body 210 and the second socket body 220 are fixed, and the spacing between the socket group 110 remains unchanged.

[0072] When the locking structure is released from the abutment with the operating member 330, the operating member 330 regains its ability to move freely. The user can operate the operating member 330 again, and the transmission mechanism 340 drives the lifting drive member 320 to rotate, so that the first socket body 210 and the second socket body 220 continue to move relative to the first socket unit 100, thereby re-adjusting the spacing between the socket groups 110.

[0073] In this embodiment, after the socket 1000 is adjusted to a suitable spacing between the jack groups 110, the operating member 330 is locked by the locking structure, which can prevent the spacing between the jack groups 110 from being accidentally changed due to the operating member 330 being touched, thereby ensuring stable power supply to the electrical equipment. In addition, the locking structure can reduce unnecessary wear of the control mechanism 301. If the operating member 330 is rotated at will when no adjustment is required, the transmission mechanism 340, the lifting drive member 320 and other components will move frequently, accelerating their wear and reducing the service life of the lifting mechanism 300. By locking the operating member 330, this situation can be avoided, the service life of the lifting mechanism 300 can be extended, and the maintenance cost can be reduced.

[0074] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the control member 330 may be movably connected to the first housing 211 and may move along the axial direction of the first housing 211;

[0075] The locking structure includes an inserting hole 211 a provided on the first shell 211 . The operating member 330 is provided with an inserting portion 331 . The inserting portion 331 is engaged with the inserting hole 211 a to lock the operating member 330 or is disengaged from the inserting hole 211 a to unlock the operating member 330 .

[0076] Among them, the operating member 330 can be movably connected to the first shell 211 and can move along the axial direction of the first shell 211, providing a basis for the cooperation between the operating member 330 and the locking structure, so that the operating member 330 can realize the locking and unlocking functions at different positions without affecting its original operation of adjusting the spacing of the jack group 110.

[0077] The plug hole 211a in the locking structure is arranged on the first housing 211, and the plug part 331 on the operating member 330 forms a locking fit with the plug hole 211a. When the user moves the operating member 330 axially along the first housing 211 so that the plug part 331 is inserted into the plug hole 211a, the position of the operating member 330 is fixed. Since the operating member 330 is connected to the transmission mechanism 340, after its position is fixed, the movement of the transmission mechanism 340 is also restricted, and then the lifting drive member 320 cannot rotate, the positions of the first socket body 210 and the second socket body 220 are locked, and the spacing between the socket group 110 remains unchanged.

[0078] When the user needs to adjust the spacing of the socket group 110 again, the user only needs to move the control member 330 in the opposite direction along the axial direction of the first shell 211 to disengage the plug portion 331 from the plug hole 211a. At this time, the control member 330 resumes a free activity state, and the user can rotate or move the control member 330 to drive the lifting drive member 320 to rotate via the transmission mechanism 340, thereby realizing the movement of the first socket body 210 and the second socket body 220 and readjusting the spacing of the socket group 110.

[0079] This embodiment realizes the locking and unlocking design of the control member 330 by plugging and unplugging, which is simple and quick to operate, and the engagement of the plug portion 331 and the plug hole 211a can provide a relatively reliable locking effect. In normal use, it is not easy to be unlocked due to slight vibration or collision from the outside, which ensures the stability of the spacing of the socket group 110 in the locked state, and provides a stable power supply environment for the electrical equipment.

[0080] In addition, the cooperation between the locking structure and the operating member 330 does not require an additional complex mechanical structure, and the overall design is relatively compact, so that the socket 1000 does not increase excessive volume while satisfying the locking function, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the socket 1000 and is suitable for use in various places with limited space.

[0081] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the socket 1000 further includes a guide structure 400 , which includes a guide rod 410 and a guide hole 420 respectively provided in the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200 , and the guide rod 410 and the guide hole 420 are slidably matched along the axial direction of the first socket unit 100 .

[0082] The guide structure 400 is composed of a guide rod 410 and a guide hole 420 respectively provided on the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200, and the two are slidably matched along the axial direction of the first socket unit 100. When the lifting driving member 320 drives the lifting matching member 310 to drive the second socket unit 200 to move relative to the first socket unit 100, the guide rod 410 slides in the guide hole 420 along the axial direction of the first socket unit 100.

[0083] In this embodiment, the cooperation of the guide rod 410 and the guide hole 420 provides a clear direction guide for the movement of the second socket unit 200. The guide rod 410 is used as a guide element, and its shape and size are adapted to the guide hole 420, ensuring that there will be no deviation or shaking during the sliding process, so that the second socket unit 200 can move stably along the preset axial direction of the first socket unit 100, avoiding lateral deviation or tilting that may occur during the movement process, and ensuring the smoothness and accuracy of the entire adjustment process.

[0084] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the socket 1000 further includes a conductive rod 500, which penetrates the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200 in sequence along the axial direction of the first socket unit 100, and is slidably electrically connected to the conductive components 120 in the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200, respectively.

[0085] The conductive rod 500 sequentially passes through the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200 along the axial direction of the first socket unit 100. In this process, the conductive rod 500 forms a sliding electrical connection with the conductive components 120 in the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200. When the second socket unit 200 moves axially relative to the first socket unit 100, the conductive rod 500 can slide in the conductive component 120 while maintaining an electrical connection with the conductive component 120.

[0086] In addition, it should be noted that the end face of the guide rod 410 is also provided with a through hole 411 penetrating in the direction of its center line, and the conductive rod 500 is connected to the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200 through the through hole 411 and the guide hole 420. With this arrangement, when the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200 move up and down, the portion of the conductive rod 500 located between the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200 will be located on the inner side of the through hole 411 of the guide rod 410, thereby preventing the conductive rod 500 from being exposed to the external environment and ensuring the electrical safety of the socket 1000.

[0087] The conductive components 120 in the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200 are respectively responsible for achieving electrical connection with the external plug to provide power to the electrical equipment. The conductive rod 500 serves as a bridge connecting the two to conduct the circuits of the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200. When an external power source is connected to the conductive component 120 of the first socket unit 100, the current can be transmitted to the conductive component 120 of the second socket unit 200 through the conductive rod 500, thereby ensuring that no matter how the second socket unit 200 moves, a stable power supply can be provided to the electrical equipment plugged into the socket of the second socket unit 200.

[0088] In this embodiment, during the process of the second socket unit 200 moving relative to the first socket unit 100 to adjust the spacing of the socket group 110, the sliding electrical connection mode of the conductive rod 500 can ensure that the circuit is always in a conductive state, avoiding the circuit interruption or poor contact caused by the movement of the socket unit, providing a stable and reliable power supply for the electrical equipment, and reducing the damage to the electrical equipment caused by unstable power. Since the conductive rod 500 can slide with the conductive component 120, it can adapt to the movement and adjustment of the second socket unit 200. Whether during the adjustment process or after the adjustment is completed, good electrical connection performance can be maintained, so that the socket group 110 spacing adjustment function of the socket 1000 and the power transmission function do not interfere with each other, and functional compatibility is achieved.

[0089] Compared with other complex circuit connection schemes, such as using multiple flexible wires for connection, the conductive rod 500 of this embodiment has a simpler structure, simplifies the circuit connection method between the first socket unit 100 and the second socket unit 200, reduces the potential risk of circuit failure, and also reduces production costs and assembly difficulty.

[0090] The above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is impossible to list all the embodiments here. Any obvious changes or modifications derived from the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A socket, characterized in that: It includes a first socket unit, a second socket unit, a lifting mechanism, a control mechanism and a transmission mechanism; The second socket unit can be movably connected to the first socket unit and can move relative to the first socket unit along the axial direction of the first socket unit. The first socket unit and the second socket unit are both provided with a socket group for inserting an external plug and a conductive component electrically connected to the external plug. The conductive component of the first socket unit is electrically connected to the conductive component of the second socket unit. The lifting mechanism includes a lifting fitting and a lifting driving member, wherein the lifting fitting is fixedly arranged in the second socket unit, the lifting driving member connects the first socket unit and the second socket unit, and the lifting driving member at least partially cooperates with the lifting fitting, and the control mechanism is connected to the lifting driving member through the transmission mechanism, and is used to drive the lifting fitting to lift relative to the lifting driving member to realize lifting of the second socket unit; The control mechanism includes a control member, at least part of which is exposed outside the second socket unit. One end of the control member is connected to the transmission mechanism to drive the transmission mechanism to drive the lifting fitting member to rise and fall relative to the lifting driving member.

2. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism includes a transmission rod, a first transmission gear and a second transmission gear. The transmission rod is arranged in the second socket unit, and one end of the transmission rod is connected to the operating member, and the other end of the transmission rod is connected to the first transmission gear. The second transmission gear is fixedly connected to the lifting drive member, and the second transmission gear is meshed with the first transmission gear. The transmission rod is used to drive the first transmission gear to rotate under the drive of the operating member, and drive the second transmission gear to rotate to drive the lifting drive member to rotate.

3. The socket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of teeth of the first transmission gear is greater than the number of teeth of the second transmission gear.

4. The socket according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The second socket unit comprises a first socket body and at least one second socket body, the first socket body and the second socket body are movably connected in a vertical direction, the second socket body is located between the first socket body and the first socket unit, and the first socket body and the second socket body are both provided with the socket group and the conductive component; There are at least two lifting fittings, which are respectively arranged in the first socket body and the second socket body, and the lifting drive member has at least two lifting fitting parts, each of which is matched with one lifting fitting.

5. The socket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting fitting is a threaded sleeve, the lifting fitting portion is a threaded section, and the threaded section is threadedly matched with the corresponding threaded sleeve; Wherein, the pitch of the threaded segment located in the first socket body is twice the pitch of the threaded segment located in the second socket body.

6. The socket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first socket body comprises a first shell, and the control member is at least partially exposed outside the first shell; The second socket body includes a second shell, which is movably connected to the first shell in a vertical direction. A locking structure is provided on the side of the first shell facing away from the second shell, which is used to abut against the operating member to lock the operating member or to disengage from the abutment with the operating member to unlock the operating member.

7. The socket according to claim 6, characterized in that: The control member can be movably connected to the first shell and can move along the axial direction of the first shell; The locking structure comprises an inserting hole provided on the first shell, and the operating member is provided with an inserting portion, and the inserting portion is engaged with the inserting hole to lock the operating member or is disengaged from the inserting hole to unlock the operating member.

8. The socket according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The socket further comprises a guide structure, which comprises a guide rod and a guide hole respectively arranged on the first socket unit and the second socket unit, wherein the guide rod and the guide hole are slidably matched along the axial direction of the first socket unit.

9. The socket according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The socket further comprises a conductive rod, which passes through the first socket unit and the second socket unit in sequence along the axial direction of the first socket unit and is respectively slidably electrically connected with the conductive components in the first socket unit and the second socket unit.

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