Socket and socket use state monitoring method

Abstract

The invention provides a socket and a socket use state monitoring method, and relates to the technical field of sockets. The socket comprises a plug bush and a trigger part. An abutting part is arranged on the plug bush; the plug bush is used for being in plug-in fit with the plug pin. When the plug bush is not inserted by the plug pin, the abutting part is not in contact with the triggering part. The trigger part is in a first state. The plug bush is elastically deformed when the plug pin is inserted, and the abutting part abuts against the trigger part so that the trigger part can be in a second state. The socket can judge the deformation condition of the plug bush according to the state of the trigger part, thereby pre-judging whether the socket needs to be replaced or not, and eliminating potential safety hazards.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The socket provides power to the electrical appliance by connecting it to the plug of the electrical appliance, and specifically achieves fixation and conductivity by plugging and matching the socket in the socket with the pin of the electrical appliance plug.

[0003] If a socket has reached the end of its lifespan or is damaged, continued use can easily lead to safety issues. For example, if the socket's gripping force deteriorates or is lost, the plug pins can heat up or arc, potentially posing a fire or melting risk. However, current sockets on the market primarily monitor the number of plug-in and plug-out cycles to alert customers to timely replacements. Counting damage to the socket sleeve is not a reliable way to detect it, creating potential risks and hidden dangers during socket use. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to provide a socket and a socket usage status monitoring method that can monitor the deformation and rebound of the socket, thereby inferring the socket's clamping force. A socket with a damaged socket can be replaced promptly to reduce safety risks during use.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a socket, comprising:

[0006] A socket, wherein the socket is provided with a supporting portion; the socket is used for plugging and cooperating with the latch;

[0007] Trigger unit;

[0008] When the plug sleeve is not inserted with the pin, the abutting portion is not in contact with the trigger portion; and the trigger portion is in a first state;

[0009] The socket is elastically deformed when the pin is inserted, and the abutting portion abuts against the trigger portion, so that the trigger portion is in the second state.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the socket includes a first inserting piece and a second inserting piece, and a connecting section connecting the first inserting piece and the second inserting piece; a gap is formed between the first inserting piece and the second inserting piece, and the gap is used for plugging and mating with the pin;

[0011] At least one of the first inserting piece and the second inserting piece is provided with the abutting portion.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the abutting portion is provided at one end of the first insert away from the connecting section.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the connecting section is an arc section; when the sleeve is elastically deformed, the distance between the first plug and the second plug near the connecting section is a first distance; the distance between the first plug and the second plug near the supporting portion is a second distance; the second distance is greater than the first distance.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the abutting portion includes a convex rib connected to the socket; the convex rib is used to abut against the trigger portion when the socket is elastically deformed;

[0015] Alternatively, the supporting portion includes a convex rib and an extension block, the convex rib is connected to the socket; the extension block is connected to the end of the convex rib away from the socket; the convex rib and the extension block are arranged at an angle; the extension block is used to resist the trigger portion when the socket is elastically deformed.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, an indicator light is further included, which is connected to the trigger part; when the trigger part is in the first state, the indicator light is off; when the trigger part is in the second state, the indicator light is on.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, it further includes a connected bracket and a circuit board, and the socket is installed on the bracket;

[0018] The trigger portion includes a boss and a shift block movable relative to the boss. The boss is provided on the circuit board. When the socket is elastically deformed, the abutting portion abuts against the shift block, so that the shift block is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the trigger portion is in the first state, and the shift block protrudes from the boss;

[0020] The bracket has a mounting surface away from the circuit board; a through hole is formed in the mounting surface to expose the shift block; a surface of the boss away from the circuit board is not higher than the mounting surface; a surface of the supporting portion close to the circuit board is higher than the mounting surface;

[0021] The shift block has a supporting surface that is arranged obliquely relative to the mounting surface; the supporting surface is used to abut against the supporting portion.

[0022] In an optional embodiment, the socket and the abutting portion are integrally formed; and / or the trigger portion is a micro switch.

[0023] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a socket usage status monitoring method, applicable to the socket as described in any one of the aforementioned embodiments, the socket usage status monitoring method comprising:

[0024] Measuring the number of times the abutting portion and the trigger portion abut against each other; when the number of abutting portions reaches a preset number, the socket needs to be replaced;

[0025] And / or, after the plug is pulled out, the socket monitors whether the abutting portion and the triggering portion are in abutment with each other. If the abutting portion and the triggering portion are in abutment with each other, the socket needs to be replaced; if the abutting portion and the triggering portion are not in abutment with each other, the socket does not need to be replaced.

[0026] The socket and socket usage status monitoring method provided by the present invention have the following beneficial effects:

[0027] In the socket, a supporting portion is provided on the socket. Before the pin is inserted into the socket, the supporting portion and the trigger portion are spaced apart, that is, there is a distance between the supporting portion and the trigger portion. At this time, the trigger portion is in the first state. If the pin is inserted into the socket, the socket will be elastically deformed under the plugging force of the pin, which will cause the supporting portion and the trigger portion to abut against each other. The trigger portion will switch to the second state under the abutment of the supporting portion. Therefore, the use of the socket can be judged by monitoring the state of the trigger portion. If the socket still keeps the supporting portion and the trigger portion abutting against each other when no pin is inserted, it indicates that the socket's elastic deformation rebound ability is insufficient, and the clamping force on the pin is insufficient or lost. The socket needs to be replaced in time to reduce the safety risk during the use of the socket.

[0028] Furthermore, a trigger unit switching from the first state to the second state and then back to the first state constitutes a change cycle, i.e., one insertion and removal of the plug. By monitoring the state change cycle of the trigger unit, the number of times the socket is used can be counted. When the number of uses reaches a preset number, the socket needs to be replaced promptly to reduce safety risks during socket use.

[0029] Therefore, the socket can not only monitor the number of times it is used, but also monitor the deformation of the socket during use, eliminating risks early and improving the safety of socket use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a socket and a plug provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a supporting portion and a triggering portion of a socket provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a socket sleeve before deformation provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a socket after deformation provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the installation scenario structure of the socket and trigger unit of the socket provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle;

[0037] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a first structural embodiment of a supporting portion on a socket provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a second structure of the abutment portion on the socket of the socket provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a third structural embodiment of the abutment portion on the socket of the socket provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of a socket provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of a structure in which a supporting portion and a trigger portion on a socket provided by an embodiment of the present invention are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence;

[0042] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the structure of a socket provided in an embodiment of the present invention when it needs to be replaced;

[0043] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the structure of a socket provided in an embodiment of the present invention in normal use;

[0044] Figure 14 A schematic structural diagram of a socket provided by an embodiment of the present invention in a critical usage state.

[0045] Icon: 100-socket; 110-socket; 111-first plug; 112-second plug; 113-connecting section; 120-supporting part; 121-rib; 122-extension block; 130-trigger part; 131-boss; 132-dial block; 133-supporting surface; 140-bracket; 141-mounting surface; 142-through hole; 150-indicator light; 160-circuit board; 171-base; 172-pressure plate; 173-cover; 174-panel; 200-plug; 210-pin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0047] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the invention as claimed, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0048] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0049] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" and the like indicate positions or locations based on the positions shown in the accompanying drawings, or the positions or locations in which the inventive product is typically placed when in use. These terms are intended solely to facilitate the description of the present invention and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used solely to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0050] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "overhanging" do not necessarily imply that a component must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted.

[0051] In the description of the present invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they may refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they may refer to internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0052] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0053] The embodiment of the present invention provides a socket and a socket usage status monitoring method, which can not only monitor the number of times the socket is used, but also monitor the deformation of the socket during use, thereby eliminating risks early and improving the safety of socket use.

[0054] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 The socket 100 includes a socket 110 and a trigger part 130. A supporting part 120 is provided on the socket 110; the socket 110 is used to be plugged into and matched with the pin 210 of the plug 200. When the socket 110 is not inserted with the pin 210, the supporting part 120 and the trigger part 130 are not in contact; the trigger part 130 is in a first state. When the pin 210 is inserted, the socket 110 undergoes elastic deformation, and the supporting part 120 and the trigger part 130 abut against each other, so that the trigger part 130 is in a second state. The socket 100 can judge the deformation of the socket 110 based on the state of the trigger part 130, thereby predicting whether the socket 100 needs to be replaced and eliminating potential safety hazards. And by monitoring the state change cycle of the trigger part 130, the number of times the socket 110 is used can be counted. When the number of uses reaches a preset value, the socket 100 needs to be replaced in time to reduce the safety risk during the use of the socket 100. The socket 100 can monitor the use status of the socket 110 from two aspects, effectively improving the safety and reliability of the use of the socket 100.

[0055] Combine Figure 3 and Figure 4 Optionally, the socket 110 includes a first plug piece 111 and a second plug piece 112, and a connecting section 113 connecting the first plug piece 111 and the second plug piece 112. A gap is formed between the first plug piece 111 and the second plug piece 112, and the gap is used for plugging and mating with the pin 210. At least one of the first plug piece 111 and the second plug piece 112 is provided with a supporting portion 120. It can be understood that the supporting portion 120 can be provided on the first plug piece 111 or on the second plug piece 112, or the first plug piece 111 and the second plug piece 112 are respectively provided with a supporting portion 120. The position of the supporting portion 120 should be set in a one-to-one correspondence with the position of the trigger portion 130.

[0056] In this embodiment, the abutting portion 120 is provided on the first plug 111 as an example for explanation. The trigger portion 130 is located on the side of the first plug 111 away from the second plug 112. The connecting section 113 is an arc segment; the abutting portion 120 is provided at one end of the first plug 111 away from the connecting section 113. The connecting section 113 adopts an elastic connecting portion. The socket 100 also includes a bracket 140, and the socket 110 is mounted on the bracket 140. After the pin 210 is inserted into the gap between the first plug 111 and the second plug 112, the second plug 112 is hardly displaced due to the limiting effect of the bracket 140, and the first plug 111 and the connecting section 113 are elastically deformed. The first plug 111 moves in a direction away from the second plug 112 under the plugging force of the pin 210. Near the connecting section 113, the distance between the first insert 111 and the second insert 112 is a first distance L1; near the abutting portion 120, the distance between the first insert 111 and the second insert 112 is a second distance L2; the second distance is greater than the first distance. The first distance is roughly equal to the thickness of the plug 210. Due to the elastic effect of the arc connecting section 113, the first insert 111 and the second insert 112 exert sufficient clamping force on the plug 210, ensuring the stability and reliability of the electrical connection. Furthermore, the second distance is greater than the distance between the trigger portion 130 and the abutting portion 120 before the socket 110 is deformed, so that the abutting portion 120 can abut the trigger portion 130 after the socket 110 is deformed, placing the trigger portion 130 in the second state.

[0057] When the latch 210 is pulled out of the socket 110, the first inserting piece 111 moves toward the second inserting piece 112 under the rebound action of the connecting section 113, and the supporting portion 120 is separated from the triggering portion 130. After the supporting force on the triggering portion 130 disappears, it returns to the first state.

[0058] It is easy to understand that after long-term use of the socket 110, if the elastic rebound force of the connecting section 113 is insufficient, the first insert 111 and the second insert 112 will not be able to clamp the pin 210, that is, the gap between the first insert 111 and the second insert 112 is greater than the thickness of the pin 210, which can easily cause arc fire or heat-induced high-temperature melting. The trigger portion 130 of this embodiment can effectively monitor the deformation of the socket 110, thereby avoiding safety issues caused by the continued use of the socket 110 due to deformation and damage. Specifically, in a normal socket 110, after the pin 210 is pulled out, the first insert 111 rebounds in the direction close to the second insert 112, driving the abutment portion 120 and the trigger portion 130 to separate, and the trigger portion 130 is in the first state. If the socket 110 is deformed and damaged, the first insert 111 cannot rebound to its undeformed state after the pin 210 is removed, resulting in the abutment portion 120 not being able to completely separate from the trigger portion 130. That is, when the abutment portion 120 still abuts the trigger portion 130, the trigger portion 130 is in the second state. In other words, if the trigger portion 130 remains in the second state after the pin 210 is removed, it means that the socket 110 has been deformed and damaged, and the clamping force has weakened, making it unusable. The socket 100 needs to be replaced to avoid potential risks such as fire and high-temperature melting.

[0059] It should be noted that, since the supporting portion 120 is provided at the end of the first inserting piece 111 away from the connecting section 113 , the longer the length L3 of the first inserting piece 111 is, the larger the second distance L2 will be after deformation.

[0060] Combine Figure 5 and Figure 6 Optionally, the socket 100 further includes an indicator light 150 and a circuit board 160. The indicator light 150 is connected to the trigger portion 130. When the trigger portion 130 is in a first state, the indicator light 150 is off. When the trigger portion 130 is in a second state, the indicator light 150 is on. The circuit board 160 is connected to the bracket 140, and the bracket 140 presses and fixes the circuit board 160. The socket 110 is mounted on the bracket 140. The trigger portion 130 includes a boss 131 and a shift block 132 that can move relative to the boss 131. The boss 131 is provided on the circuit board 160. When the socket 110 is in an elastically deformed state, the abutting portion 120 abuts against the shift block 132, so that the shift block 132 is electrically connected to the circuit board 160, and the indicator light 150 is on. When the trigger portion 130 is in the first state, the shift block 132 protrudes from the boss 131, the shift block 132 and the abutting portion 120 are not in contact, and the indicator light 150 is off.

[0061] Optionally, the bracket 140 has a mounting surface 141 away from the circuit board 160; the mounting surface 141 is provided with a through hole 142 to expose the shift block 132, and the surface of the side of the boss 131 away from the circuit board 160 is not higher than the mounting surface 141; the surface of the side of the supporting portion 120 close to the circuit board 160 is higher than the mounting surface 141. That is, the supporting portion 120 always moves above the mounting surface 141 to avoid obstruction of movement. The shift block 132 has a supporting surface 133 inclined relative to the mounting surface 141; the supporting surface 133 is used to abut against the supporting portion 120. When the shift block 132 and the supporting portion 120 are not in contact, the end of the supporting surface 133 close to the first plug 111 is lower, and the end away from the supporting portion 120 is higher. When the supporting portion 120 is in contact with the shift block 132, it first contacts the lower end of the supporting surface 133. As the displacement of the supporting portion 120 increases, it gradually contacts the higher end of the supporting surface 133 and presses the shift block 132 downward, so that the indicator light 150 and the circuit board 160 are connected and energized, and the indicator light 150 lights up.

[0062] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the shift block 132 is movable relative to the boss 131, including but not limited to translation and / or rotation. This reduces the resistance to movement of the abutment portion 120 and does not increase the insertion force when the user inserts the latch 210, thereby improving the user experience. The trigger portion 130 may also utilize an existing micro switch.

[0063] Optional, combined Figure 7 The supporting portion 120 includes a convex rib 121, which is connected to the socket 110; the convex rib 121 is used to support the trigger portion 130 when the socket 110 is elastically deformed.

[0064] Or, combined Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, the abutting portion 120 includes a rib 121 and an extension block 122. The rib 121 is connected to the socket 110. The extension block 122 is connected to the end of the rib 121 away from the socket 110. The extension block 122 is used to abut against the trigger portion 130 when the socket 110 is elastically deformed. The extension block 122 can be extended in a direction away from or close to the second plug 112, such as Figure 8 and Figure 3 Or the extension block 122 extends in two directions away from or close to the second plug 112, such as Figure 9 , that is, the rib 121 and the extension block 122 are connected in a T-shape. It should be noted that after the extension block 122 is provided, the contact area between the extension block 122 and the trigger portion 130 is larger, and the abutment is more reliable.

[0065] Furthermore, since the shift block 132 has an inclined abutting surface 133, if the latch 210 is slightly tilted during insertion, the abutting portion 120 may be displaced further while the sleeve 110 is deformed. For example, after the abutting portion 120 presses against the shift block 132 and passes over the shift block 132, when the abutting portion 120 and the shift block 132 separate, the higher end of the abutting surface 133 of the shift block 132 may block the abutting portion 120, thereby preventing the abutting portion 120 from returning toward the second insert 112, which may easily lead to a misjudgment (the indicator light 150 may remain on). In this embodiment, the provision of the extension block 122 increases the length of the abutting portion 120 in the direction of movement, making it less likely that the abutting portion 120 will completely pass over the trigger portion 130. Therefore, the extension block 122 can prevent the rib 121 from being stuck by the shift block 132 and unable to rebound.

[0066] The rib 121 and the extension block 122 are arranged at an angle. Optionally, the angle B formed by the rib 121 and the extension block 122 is less than or equal to 90 degrees to prevent the extension block 122 from interfering with other components such as the mounting surface 141 of the bracket 140 during movement, thereby ensuring smoother movement and preventing the extension block 122 from being unable to separate from the trigger portion 130 due to interference during movement, thereby reducing the chance of misjudging the use of the socket 110.

[0067] Optionally, the socket 110 and the abutting portion 120 are integrally formed, which provides a more reliable structure and more accurate monitoring of the deformation of the socket 110, thereby directly reflecting the deformation state of the socket 110. Of course, in other embodiments, the socket 110 and the abutting portion 120 may also be connected by welding or other separate connection methods, which are not specifically limited here.

[0068] Combine Figure 10 and Figure 11 It can be understood that a socket 100 includes a plurality of sockets 110 , each socket 110 is provided with a supporting portion 120 , and each supporting portion 120 is correspondingly provided with a trigger portion 130 .

[0069] Socket 100 also includes a base 171, a pressure plate 172, a cover 173, and a panel 174. Circuit board 160 is mounted on base 171, and bracket 140 holds circuit board 160. Jack 110 is mounted on bracket 140, and pressure plate 172 is connected to bracket 140. The side of pressure plate 172 facing away from bracket 140 is sequentially mounted with cover 141 and panel 174, with panel 174 connected to base 171. Since the assembly of socket 100 is conventional, it will not be described in detail here.

[0070] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a method for monitoring the use status of a socket 100, which is applicable to the socket 100 according to any one of the aforementioned embodiments. The method for monitoring the use status of the socket 100 includes:

[0071] Measuring the number of times the abutting portion 120 and the trigger portion 130 abut against each other; when the number of abutting times reaches a preset number, the socket 100 needs to be replaced;

[0072] And / or, after the plug 210 is pulled out, the socket 110 monitors whether the abutting portion 120 and the triggering portion 130 are abutting each other. If the abutting portion 120 and the triggering portion 130 are abutting each other, the socket 100 needs to be replaced; if the abutting portion 120 and the triggering portion 130 are not abutting each other, the socket 100 does not need to be replaced.

[0073] It is understood that one cycle of trigger unit 130 switching from the first state to the second state and then back to the first state constitutes one insertion and removal cycle of plug 210. By monitoring the state change cycle of trigger unit 130, the number of times socket 110 is used can be counted. When the number of uses reaches a preset number, socket 100 needs to be replaced promptly to reduce safety risks during use. The counting method can use a hardware counter or an embedded program, which is not specifically limited here.

[0074] Combine Figures 12 to 14 The principle of monitoring the deformation of the socket 110 during use is as follows:

[0075] In a normal socket 100, when the plug 210 is not inserted (after the plug 210 is removed), the abutting portion 120 and the trigger portion 130 are separated, and the indicator light 150 is off. When the plug 210 is inserted, the abutting portion 120 and the trigger portion 130 abut against each other, and the indicator light 150 is on. By observing the state of the indicator light 150, you can intuitively understand the deformation of the socket 110 and determine whether the socket 100 needs to be replaced.

[0076] For socket 100 with deformed or damaged socket 110, when plug 210 is inserted, abutment 120 and trigger 130 abut against each other, and indicator light 150 illuminates. After plug 210 is removed, abutment 120 and trigger 130 cannot completely separate, and indicator light 150 remains illuminated, reminding the user that socket 100 needs to be replaced.

[0077] It should be noted that, without the plug 210 inserted, the distance between the abutting portion 120 and the triggering portion 130 can be designed based on the thickness of the plug 210. Optionally, without the plug 210 inserted, when the gap width M1 between the first plug 111 and the second plug 112 is greater than or equal to the thickness of the plug 210 or the indicator light 150 is constantly on, it indicates that the life of the socket 100 has expired or it has been damaged and needs to be replaced promptly. If the socket 110 is broken or its life has reached its limit, the M1 gap will hardly rebound, resulting in a lack of clamping force on the plug 200's plug 210, and the abutting portion 120 will almost completely cover the micro switch.

[0078] When the gap width between the first plug 111 and the second plug 112 is M2, M2 is less than or equal to 60% of the thickness of the plug 210 or the indicator light 150 is off, the abutting portion 120 does not cover the micro switch, indicating that the socket 100 is normal and can continue to be used.

[0079] When the gap width between the first plug 111 and the second plug 112 is M3, M3 is between M1 and M2, that is, M3 is greater than 60% of the thickness of the plug 210 and less than the thickness of the plug 210, the socket 100 is in a critical use state at this time, and the socket 110 has a certain clamping force. If the micro switch is partially covered by the abutment 120 and the indicator light 150 is always on, it is recommended to replace the socket 100. If the indicator light 150 is always off, it is safe to use. The 60% thickness of the plug 210 here is only an example and can be flexibly set according to actual conditions. For example, it can be set to any value between 10% and 90% of the thickness of the plug 210, without specific limitation.

[0080] It should be noted that in the socket 100 usage status monitoring method provided in this embodiment, life warning can be achieved by monitoring the number of plug-in and plug-out times alone, or by monitoring the deformation of the socket 110 alone. Alternatively, the number of plug-in and plug-out times and the deformation of the socket 110 can be monitored simultaneously. As long as either the number of plug-in and plug-out times or the deformation of the socket 110 meets the replacement condition, a life warning is achieved.

[0081] To sum up, the socket 100 and the socket 100 usage status monitoring method provided in the embodiment of the present invention can not only monitor the number of times it is used, but also monitor the deformation of the socket 110 during use, eliminate risks as early as possible, and use the indicator light 150 as the judgment condition, which is intuitive and clear, and serves as a reminder and warning for the user, greatly improving the safety of the user when using the socket 100.

[0082] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some or all of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A socket, characterized in that: include: A socket (110), wherein a supporting portion (120) is provided on the socket (110); the socket (110) is used for plugging and matching with the latch (210); a trigger portion (130); When the plug sleeve (110) is not inserted with the latch (210), the abutting portion (120) and the trigger portion (130) are not in contact; the trigger portion (130) is in a first state; The insert sleeve (110) undergoes elastic deformation when the latch pin (210) is inserted, and the abutting portion (120) abuts against the trigger portion (130), so that the trigger portion (130) is in a second state.

2. The socket according to claim 1, wherein: The socket (110) comprises a first plug piece (111) and a second plug piece (112), and a connecting section (113) connecting the first plug piece (111) and the second plug piece (112); a gap is formed between the first plug piece (111) and the second plug piece (112), and the gap is used for plugging and mating with the latch (210); At least one of the first inserting piece (111) and the second inserting piece (112) is provided with the abutting portion (120).

3. The socket according to claim 2, characterized in that The abutting portion (120) is provided at one end of the first inserting piece (111) away from the connecting section (113).

4. The socket according to claim 3, characterized in that The connecting section (113) is an arc section; when the sleeve (110) is elastically deformed, the distance between the first inserting piece (111) and the second inserting piece (112) near the connecting section (113) is a first distance; the distance between the first inserting piece (111) and the second inserting piece (112) near the supporting portion (120) is a second distance; the second distance is greater than the first distance.

5. The socket according to claim 1, wherein: The abutting portion (120) includes a convex rib (121), and the convex rib (121) is connected to the insert sleeve (110); the convex rib (121) is used to abut against the trigger portion (130) when the insert sleeve (110) is in a state of elastic deformation; Alternatively, the abutting portion (120) comprises a convex rib (121) and an extension block (122); the convex rib (121) is connected to the plug sleeve (110); the extension block (122) is connected to an end of the convex rib (121) away from the plug sleeve (110); the convex rib (121) and the extension block (122) are arranged at an angle; the extension block (122) is used to abut against the trigger portion (130) when the plug sleeve (110) is in a state of elastic deformation.

6. The socket according to claim 1, wherein: The device further comprises an indicator light (150), wherein the indicator light (150) is connected to the trigger portion (130); when the trigger portion (130) is in the first state, the indicator light (150) is off; and when the trigger portion (130) is in the second state, the indicator light (150) is on.

7. The socket according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a connected bracket (140) and a circuit board (160), and the socket (110) is installed on the bracket (140); The trigger portion (130) comprises a boss (131) and a shift block (132) movable relative to the boss (131); the boss (131) is provided on the circuit board (160); and when the socket (110) is in an elastically deformed state, the abutting portion (120) abuts against the shift block (132), so that the shift block (132) is electrically connected to the circuit board (160).

8. The socket according to claim 7, characterized in that The trigger portion (130) is in the first state, and the shifting block (132) protrudes from the boss (131); The bracket (140) has a mounting surface (141) away from the circuit board (160); a through hole (142) is provided on the mounting surface (141) to expose the shifting block (132); a surface of a side of the boss (131) away from the circuit board (160) is not higher than the mounting surface (141); a surface of a side of the supporting portion (120) close to the circuit board (160) is higher than the mounting surface (141); The shifting block (132) has a supporting surface (133) arranged obliquely relative to the mounting surface (141); the supporting surface (133) is used for abutting against the supporting portion (120).

9. The socket according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The insert sleeve (110) and the abutting portion (120) are integrally formed; and / or the trigger portion (130) is a micro switch.

10. A method for monitoring the use status of a socket, characterized in that: Applicable to the socket according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the socket usage status monitoring method comprises: Measuring the number of times the abutting portion (120) and the trigger portion (130) abut against each other; when the number of abutting contacts reaches a preset number, the socket needs to be replaced; And / or, after the plug (210) is pulled out, the socket (110) monitors whether the abutting portion (120) and the trigger portion (130) are in abutment with each other; if the abutting portion (120) and the trigger portion (130) are in abutment with each other, the socket needs to be replaced; if the abutting portion (120) and the trigger portion (130) are not in abutment with each other, the socket does not need to be replaced.

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