Rotatable terminal module

Abstract

A rotatable terminal module comprises a base, a brake assembly and a terminal assembly. The base comprises a conductive sheet. The brake assembly is assembled on the base and comprises a main body piece and a tail wing piece. The main body piece is provided with an accommodating groove and a locking part; the locking part is locked on the base; the empennage piece is located on one side of the main body piece, the side, facing the base, of the empennage piece is provided with a sliding stopping part, and the sliding stopping part extends towards the end away from the containing groove. The terminal assembly is assembled on the base and comprises a rotating shaft and a conductive column. The rotating shaft is pivoted to the base and rotates along with the rotating shaft, and the protruding block on the rotating shaft enters the containing groove along the sliding stopping part or leaves the containing groove to be parked on the sliding stopping part. The conductive column is connected with the rotating shaft and drives the rotating shaft to rotate. When the protruding block is contained in the containing groove, the conductive column abuts against the conductive sheet, and when the protruding block leaves the containing groove, the conductive column is separated from the conductive sheet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] A terminal module, in particular a rotatable terminal module. Background Art

[0002] The conventional folding terminal module is designed to be operated with only a small force in order to facilitate the user to open and close. However, this structure for convenient opening and closing cannot define the direction of use of the user during use. When plugged into the wall, for example, the weight of the product may cause the conductive terminal to not be at a normal angle (for example, 90 degrees), or the conductive terminal may be accidentally folded due to external force. This may cause the conductive terminal to have poor contact and cause danger. Furthermore, in order to prevent the terminal module from being folded due to external force in the open state, a rib structure is set at the shaft to generate interference force on the friction structure of the terminal module, so that the user needs to apply a larger force to receive the conductive terminal. However, under this structure, the force required to open the terminal module is the same as the force required to receive the terminal module. If the interference force is designed to facilitate the user to open the conductive terminal, the interference force is small, so that the interference force generated by the friction structure cannot effectively achieve the safety protection function required when closing the conductive terminal, such as the above-mentioned conductive terminal is not at a normal angle or is folded due to contact.

[0003] In addition, in the conventional foldable terminal module, the friction structure for generating interference force is usually designed on the terminal in contact with the conductive sheet. Under long-term use by the user, the friction structure and the rib structure will constantly rub against each other, which will cause structural wear or deformation, and may cause poor contact of the terminal. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, according to one embodiment, a rotatable terminal module is provided, comprising a base, a brake assembly and a terminal assembly. The base comprises a conductive sheet. The brake assembly is arranged on the base and comprises a main body and a tail wing. The main body has a receiving groove and a locking portion, and the locking portion is locked to the base. The tail wing is located on one side of the main body, and the tail wing has a sliding stop portion on the side facing the base, and the sliding stop portion extends toward an end away from the receiving groove. The terminal assembly is arranged on the base and comprises a rotating shaft and a conductive column. The rotating shaft has a protruding block, the rotating shaft is pivoted to the base, and the protruding block corresponds to the receiving groove and the sliding stop portion. As the rotating shaft rotates, the protruding block enters the receiving groove along the sliding stop portion or leaves the receiving groove and stops at the sliding stop portion. The conductive column is connected to the rotating shaft and drives the rotating shaft to rotate. When the protruding block is accommodated in the receiving groove, the conductive column abuts against the conductive sheet, and when the protruding block leaves the receiving groove, the conductive column is separated from the conductive sheet.

[0005] In some embodiments, the tail wing member is connected to the main body member, and the sliding stop portion extends from the groove edge of the receiving groove toward a direction away from the receiving groove.

[0006] In some embodiments, the rotatable terminal module further includes a top cover assembled on the base, and the brake assembly is connected to the top cover.

[0007] In some embodiments, the tail wing member is connected to the top cover, a sliding stop portion is formed on one side of the tail wing member facing the receiving groove, and a gap is provided between the tail wing member and the main body member.

[0008] In some embodiments, the main body further includes a suppression block, which extends from above the corresponding receiving groove and is connected to the top cover.

[0009] In some embodiments, the top cover includes a restraining arm, which is connected to the top cover and extends toward the main body and abuts against the top of the corresponding main body.

[0010] In some embodiments, the restraining arm abuts against the upper portion of the receiving groove of the corresponding main body.

[0011] In some embodiments, the main body also includes a suppression block, which is connected above the corresponding receiving groove.

[0012] In some embodiments, the end of the conductive column close to the rotating axis also includes a butt-jointed top portion, and the protruding block and the butt-jointed top portion are arranged on the same side of the rotating axis. When the protruding block is accommodated in the accommodating groove, the butt-jointed top portion abuts against the conductive sheet, and when the protruding block leaves the accommodating groove, the butt-jointed top portion detaches from the conductive sheet.

[0013] In some embodiments, the base includes a slot, and the conductive column rotates with the rotating shaft to be selectively accommodated in or leave the slot.

[0014] In summary, according to one embodiment, a rotatable terminal module is provided. When the protruding block on the rotating shaft wants to leave the receiving groove (i.e., when it wants to move from the open state to the storage state), the protruding block will continue to press against the main body, and the reaction force provided by the main body can increase the force required by the user to store the terminal assembly. Therefore, the user must apply a greater force to make the protruding block leave the receiving groove. In this way, it can be avoided that when the terminal assembly is in the open state, the protruding block is easily separated from the receiving groove and the conductive column is folded due to external force or the weight of the device itself. Furthermore, the protruding block as a friction structure and the conductive column as a conductive structure are separately arranged, which can prevent the conductive column from being worn or deformed due to long-term use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of a terminal module according to a first embodiment;

[0016] Figure 2 is an exploded view of a terminal module according to a first embodiment;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Section view along AA;

[0018] Figure 4 FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the operation of a terminal module according to a first embodiment (I);

[0019] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram (II) of the operation of the terminal module according to a first embodiment;

[0020] Figure 6 is a partial schematic diagram of a terminal module according to a first embodiment (I);

[0021] Figure 7 is a partial schematic diagram of a terminal module according to a first embodiment (II);

[0022] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a terminal module according to a second embodiment;

[0023] Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of a terminal module according to a third embodiment;

[0024] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of a terminal module according to a fourth embodiment;

[0025] Fig.11 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a terminal module according to a fifth embodiment.

[0026]

Explanation of symbols

[0027] 100:Terminal module

[0028] 110: Base

[0029] 111: Conductive sheet

[0030] 112: Grooving

[0031] 130: Brake assembly

[0032] 131,231,331,431: Main body

[0033] 1311,2311,3311,4311: receiving groove

[0034] 1312: Locking part

[0035] 1313,3313:Suppression block

[0036] 132,232,332: Tail wing parts

[0037] 1321,2321,3321: Slide stop

[0038] 150:Terminal assembly

[0039] 151: Rotation axis

[0040] 1511: Protruding block

[0041] 152: Conductive column

[0042] 1521: Reach the top

[0043] 170: Top cover

[0044] 171: Opening

[0045] 172: Restraint Arm

[0046] AA:Hatch Line

[0047] H: Length

[0048] T: Clearance DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 . Figure 1 FIG. 4 is a three-dimensional diagram of a terminal module according to a first embodiment. Figure 2 FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a terminal module according to a first embodiment. Figure 3 for Figure 1 The rotatable terminal module, hereinafter referred to as the terminal module 100 , includes a base 110 , a brake assembly 130 and a terminal assembly 150 .

[0050] The base 110 includes a conductive sheet 111. In this embodiment, the conductive sheet 111 is a sheet-like object that is elastic and conductive.

[0051] The brake assembly 130 is assembled on the base 110 and includes a main body 131 and a tail wing 132. The main body 131 has a receiving groove 1311 and a locking portion 1312. The opening of the receiving groove 1311 faces the base 110 and is recessed on the main body 131. The locking portion 1312 can be a screw hole, which is screwed to the base 110 by a screw or the like. The tail wing 132 is located on one side of the main body 131, and the side of the tail wing 132 facing the base 110 has a sliding stop portion 1321, such as Figure 3 As shown, the sliding stop portion 1321 extends in a curved manner toward an end away from the accommodating groove 1311 .

[0052] The terminal assembly 150 is assembled on the base 110 and includes a rotating shaft 151 and a conductive column 152. The rotating shaft 151 has a protruding block 1511, and the rotating shaft 151 is pivoted to the base 110 to pivot relative to the base 110 and make the protruding block 1511 move between the receiving groove 1311 and the sliding stop portion 1321. The rotating shaft 151 is made of an insulating material, and the conductive column 152 is made of a conductive material.

[0053] See also Figures 4 to 7 . Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram (I) showing the operation of a terminal module according to a first embodiment. Figure 5 FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the operation of the terminal module according to the first embodiment (II). Figure 6 FIG. 1 is a partial schematic diagram of a terminal module according to a first embodiment (I). Figure 7 FIG. 2 is a partial schematic diagram of a terminal module according to a first embodiment. Figures 3 to 5 As shown, when the user wants to unscrew the conductive post 152 of the terminal assembly 150 to use it in the open state, the conductive post 152 can be operated to drive the rotating shaft 151 to rotate, and the protruding block 1511 will press against the sliding stop portion 1321 and slide along the sliding stop portion 1321 into the receiving groove 1311. When the conductive post 152 of the terminal assembly 150 is screwed in after use to put it in the storage state, the conductive post 152 is operated to drive the rotating shaft 151 to rotate, and the protruding block 1511 will leave the receiving groove 1311 and enter and stop at the sliding stop portion 1321. In this embodiment, Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , when the protruding block 1511 of the rotating shaft 151 leaves the receiving groove 1311 and stops at the sliding stop portion 1321, as shown in FIG. Figure 6 As shown in FIG. 1 , the conductive pillar 152 is in a retracted state, and one end of the conductive pillar 152 is separated from the conductive sheet 111 to be in a non-conductive state. Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 1 , when the protruding block 1511 of the rotating shaft 151 is accommodated in the accommodating groove 1311, as shown in FIG. Figure 7 As shown, the conductive pillar 152 is in an open state, and one end of the conductive pillar 152 abuts against the conductive sheet 111 to be in a conductive state. In this embodiment, the conductive pillar 152 is used to be inserted into a socket for electrical energy conduction.

[0054] Specifically, when the protruding block 1511 of the terminal module 100 wants to leave the receiving groove 1311, due to the step difference between the sliding stop portion 1321 and the receiving groove 1311 and the reaction force generated by the protruding block 1511 continuously pressing against the groove edge of the receiving groove 1311 on the main body 131, the user must apply a greater force to make the protruding block 1511 leave the receiving groove 1311 to accommodate the conductive column 152. In this way, it can be prevented that the conductive column 152 is turned over and rotated to the storage state due to the weight of the device itself and external force when it is used in the open state. Furthermore, since the protruding block 1511 of the rotating shaft 151 and the conductive column 152 are separately arranged, the wear and deformation of the protruding block 1511 caused by friction will not affect the performance of the conductive column 152.

[0055] like Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment, the main body 131 and the tail wing member 132 are connected in an integral manner, but are not limited thereto, and can also be connected in an assembled manner. In addition, the sliding stop portion 1321 extends from the groove edge of the receiving groove 1311 in a direction away from the receiving groove 1311. In this way, when the conductive column 152 is to be received, the user must apply a greater force to make the protruding block 1511 cross the groove edge of the receiving groove 1311 to enter the sliding stop portion 1321. In this embodiment, the tail wing member 132 is a curved sheet extending in a direction away from the receiving groove 1311. When the protruding block 1511 abuts against the sliding stop portion 1321, the tail wing member 132 will be elastically deformed, and the reaction force generated when the protruding block 1511 abuts against the sliding stop portion 1321 is smaller than that of the main body 131, so the user only needs a smaller force to move the protruding block 1511 on the sliding stop portion 1321.

[0056] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the main body 131 also includes a suppression block 1313, and the suppression block 1313 is integrally connected to the top of the corresponding receiving groove 1311. However, it is not limited to this, and the suppression block 1313 can also be connected in an assembled manner. The overall thickness of the main body 131 is increased by the suppression block 1313 to increase the reaction force generated when the protruding block 1511 presses against the main body 131. In this way, it can be prevented that the protruding block 1511 is separated from the receiving groove 1311 and the conductive column 152 is folded due to external force or the weight of the device itself when the conductive column 152 is in the open state. Figure 3 As shown, the cross-sectional shape of the suppression block 1313 at least covers a portion of the accommodation groove 1311. In this embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the suppression block 1313 may be, for example, a triangular shape, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the higher the ratio of the length H of the cross-sectional shape of the suppression block 1313 to the length of the main body 131, the greater the reaction force that can be provided.

[0057] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in the present embodiment, the terminal module 100 further includes a top cover 170, and the top cover 170 is integrally connected to the brake assembly 130. However, it is not limited thereto, and the two can also be connected to each other in an assembled manner. In the present embodiment, the top cover 170 covers the brake assembly 130 and is assembled on the base 110. In this way, the brake assembly 130 and the terminal assembly 150 inside are protected by the top cover 170 to avoid wear and dirt. In addition, it can also avoid safety concerns caused by the user accidentally touching the terminal assembly 150 or the conductive sheet 111 during operation. In the present embodiment, the top cover also includes an opening 171, which corresponds to the position of the main body 131.

[0058] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, the base 110 includes a slot 112, and the conductive column 152 is selectively received in or out of the slot 112. When the conductive column 152 rotates to the storage state, the protruding block 1511 leaves the receiving groove 1311, and the conductive column 152 is received in the slot 112. When the conductive column 152 rotates to the opening state, the protruding block 1511 is received in the receiving groove 1311, and the conductive column 152 leaves the slot 112.

[0059] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the end of the conductive column 152 close to the rotating shaft 151 further includes a contact portion 1521, and the protruding block 1511 and the contact portion 1521 are disposed on the same side of the rotating shaft 151. Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, when the protruding block 1511 leaves the receiving groove 1311 and abuts against the sliding stop portion 1321, the abutting portion 1521 is separated from the conductive sheet 111 to be in a non-conductive state. Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, when the protruding block 1511 is received in the receiving groove 1311 , the abutting top portion 1521 abuts against the conductive sheet 111 to be in a conductive state.

[0060] In this case, there are many different implementations of the structure of the tail wing and the restraining block, which will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 8 . Figure 8 Schematic diagram of a terminal module according to a second embodiment. The same structures as those in the first embodiment are indicated by the same symbols and will not be described again. In the second embodiment, the main body 231 is not provided with a suppression block, and the tail wing member 232 is integrally connected to the top cover 170 and protrudes from the top cover 170 toward the base 110. The tail wing member 232 forms a sliding stop portion 2321 on one side of the accommodating groove 2311 and the base 110, and a gap T is provided between the tail wing member 232 and the main body 231. In the second embodiment, the tail wing member 232 is a rib structure, which can provide a larger reaction force when the protruding block 1511 abuts against the sliding stop portion 2321, so the user must apply a larger force to move the protruding block 1511 on the sliding stop portion 2321. In the second embodiment, when the protruding block 1511 is separated from the receiving groove 2311 , it not only crosses the groove edge but also crosses the gap T. The impact generated when the protruding block 1511 crosses the groove edge and the gap T improves the user's operating feel.

[0061] See also Fig. 9 . Fig. 9 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a terminal module according to a third embodiment. The same structures as those in the first embodiment are indicated by the same symbols and will not be described again. In the third embodiment, the tail wing member 332 is a block-shaped structure, integrally connected to the top cover 170, and protrudes from the top cover 170 toward the base 110. Fig. 9As shown, the side of the tail wing member 332 facing the receiving groove 2311 and the base 110 forms a sliding stop portion 3321. The side opposite to the side of the tail wing member 332 facing the receiving groove 2311 is close to the top cover 170 and the base 110. When the protruding block 1511 abuts against the sliding stop portion 3321, a greater reaction force will be generated, so that the user needs a greater force to move the protruding block 1511. In this way, it can also be prevented that when the conductive column 152 is in the storage state, the protruding block 1511 is easily moved on the sliding stop portion 3321 due to an external force and causes the conductive column 152 to leave the slot 112 because the force between the protruding block 1511 and the sliding stop portion 3321 is too small.

[0062] See also Fig.10 . Fig.10 Schematic diagram of a terminal module according to a fourth embodiment. The same structures as those in the third embodiment are indicated by the same symbols and will not be described again. In the fourth embodiment, the main body 331 includes a receiving groove 3311 and a restraining block 3313. The restraining block 3313 extends from above the corresponding receiving groove 3311 and is integrally connected to the top cover 170. Fig.10 As shown, the cross-sectional shape of the suppression block 3313 is rectangular. Figure 3 The triangular shape in the middle covers the range of the receiving groove 3311 with a longer length H and thickness to provide a greater reaction force. In this way, the conductive pillar 152 can be prevented from being detached from the receiving groove 3311 and folded due to external force or the weight of the device itself when the conductive pillar 152 is in the open state.

[0063] See also Fig.11 . Fig.11 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a terminal module according to a fifth embodiment. The same structures as those in the first embodiment are indicated by the same symbols and will not be described again. In the fifth embodiment, the main body 431 is not provided with a suppression block. Fig.11 As shown, the top cover 170 includes a restraining arm 172, which is integrally connected to the top cover 170 and extends toward the main body 431, and abuts against the top of the corresponding main body 431. When the protruding block 1511 is about to leave the receiving groove 4311 and abuts against the side edge of the main body 431, the main body 431 is pushed toward the opening 171 and elastically deformed, and more reaction force can be provided by the restraining arm 172, so that the user needs to apply a greater force to make the protruding block 1511 separate from the receiving groove 4311. In this way, it can also be prevented that the protruding block 1511 is separated from the receiving groove 4311 due to external force or the weight of the device itself when the conductive column 152 is in the open state, causing the conductive column 152 to be folded.

Claims

1. A rotatable terminal module, characterized in that: include: A base including a conductive sheet; A brake assembly is assembled on the base, and the brake assembly includes: A main body having a receiving groove and a locking portion, wherein the locking portion is locked to the base; and a tail wing member, located at one side of the main body member, the tail wing member having a sliding stop portion on a side facing the base, the sliding stop portion extending toward an end away from the accommodating groove; and A terminal assembly is assembled on the base, and the terminal assembly includes: a rotating shaft having a protruding block, the rotating shaft being pivotally connected to the base, and the protruding block corresponding to the receiving groove and the sliding stop portion, and as the rotating shaft rotates, the protruding block enters the receiving groove along the sliding stop portion or leaves the receiving groove and stops at the sliding stop portion; and A conductive column connected to the rotating shaft and driving the rotating shaft to rotate; When the protruding block is accommodated in the accommodating groove, the conductive pillar abuts against the conductive sheet, and when the protruding block leaves the accommodating groove, the conductive pillar detaches from the conductive sheet.

2. The rotatable terminal module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tail wing component is connected to the main body component, and the sliding stop portion extends from the groove edge of the accommodating groove toward a direction away from the accommodating groove.

3. The rotatable terminal module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The utility model also comprises a top cover which is assembled on the base, and the brake assembly is connected to the top cover.

4. The rotatable terminal module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The tail wing component is connected to the top cover, a side of the tail wing component facing the accommodating groove forms the sliding stop portion, and a gap is formed between the tail wing component and the main body component.

5. The rotatable terminal module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main body also includes a suppression block, which extends from above the corresponding accommodating groove and is connected to the top cover.

6. The rotatable terminal module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top cover includes a restraining arm, which is connected to the top cover and extends toward the main body and abuts against the top of the main body.

7. The rotatable terminal module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The restraining arm abuts against the upper portion of the accommodating groove corresponding to the main body.

8. The rotatable terminal module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body also includes a suppression block, which is connected to the upper side corresponding to the accommodating groove.

9. The rotatable terminal module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conductive column also includes an abutment top at one end close to the rotating shaft. The protruding block and the abutment top are arranged on the same side of the rotating shaft. When the protruding block is accommodated in the accommodating groove, the abutment top abuts against the conductive sheet. When the protruding block leaves the accommodating groove, the abutment top is separated from the conductive sheet.

10. The rotatable terminal module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base includes a cutout, and the conductive column is selectively accommodated in or away from the cutout.

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