Quick plug connecting device suitable for electrifying Christmas tree with lamp

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of Christmas tree accessories, in particular to a quick plug connecting device suitable for electrifying a Christmas tree with a lamp. According to the quick plug connecting device suitable for electrifying the Christmas tree with the lamp, the technical problem that a connector for the Christmas tree in the prior art is low in breaking speed is solved. The invention discloses a quick plug connecting device suitable for electrifying a Christmas tree with a lamp. The quick plug connecting device comprises a plugging assembly, the plugging assembly is plugged in the bearing assembly, and the bearing assembly is provided with a conductive seat; the circuit closer is connected to the plugging assembly in a sliding manner, and the circuit closer is in contact with the conductive seat to realize conduction of a circuit; through the arrangement of the plugging assembly, the bearing assembly provided with the conductive seat and the circuit closer, the circuit closer is connected to the plugging assembly in a sliding manner and is in contact with the conductive seat to realize circuit conduction. The driving mechanism enables the circuit closer to be quickly contacted with or separated from the conductive seat through the action of the first elastic piece and the second elastic piece and the control of the sliding sleeve.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of Christmas tree accessories technology, and in particular to a quick plug connection device suitable for powering a Christmas tree with lights. Background Technology

[0002] Artificial Christmas trees are a type of decorative item, usually used to create a festive atmosphere during holidays.

[0003] To enhance the aesthetics of Christmas trees, decorative light-emitting elements, such as LED strips and light bulbs, are typically installed. These elements are connected by wires, and connectors are usually used to facilitate connections between them for various decorative functions. For example, a connector is used to link the wires connecting the lights on the main trunk to those on the trunk, controlling whether the lights on the trunk are illuminated. In practice, connectors are usually hot-plugged to connect or disconnect the circuit.

[0004] Existing connectors typically use manual plugging and unplugging, which results in slow connection or disconnection and can easily cause electric arcs between the plug and socket, posing a safety hazard.

[0005] Therefore, the connectors used for Christmas trees in the prior art have the technical problem of slow breaking speed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention provides a quick plug connection device suitable for powering a Christmas tree with lights, which solves the technical problem of slow disconnection speed of connectors used for Christmas trees in the prior art.

[0007] Some implementation schemes for solving the above-mentioned technical problems include:

[0008] A quick-connect plug device suitable for powering a lit Christmas tree, including a plug-in assembly;

[0009] A receiving component, wherein the plug-in component is plugged into the receiving component, and the receiving component is provided with a conductive base;

[0010] The connector is slidably connected to the plug-in assembly, and the connector contacts the conductive base to achieve circuit conduction;

[0011] The plug-in assembly further includes a driving mechanism for driving the connector to contact or disengage from the conductive base, wherein the driving mechanism includes a first elastic element for contacting or separating the connector from the conductive base, the plug-in assembly is provided with a second elastic element for positioning the connector relative to the conductive base, and the driving mechanism further includes a sliding sleeve for controlling the position of the connector.

[0012] The sliding sleeve is operated to store energy in the first elastic element. The second elastic element positions the connector at a position where it is disengaged from the conductive base until the first elastic element has stored energy. When the first elastic element has stored energy, the first elastic element overcomes the elastic force of the second elastic element and pushes the connector to make the connector contact the conductive base to achieve circuit conduction.

[0013] The sliding sleeve is operated in reverse to allow the first elastic element to store energy, and the second elastic element positions the connector in contact with the connector base until the first elastic element has finished storing energy. When the first elastic element has finished storing energy, the first elastic element overcomes the elastic force of the second elastic element and pulls the connector to disengage the connector from the conductive base.

[0014] Preferably, the insertion assembly includes a cylindrical body, a portion of which extends into the receiving assembly, the sliding sleeve is slidably connected to the outside of the cylindrical body, the connector is slidably connected to the inside of the cylindrical body, one end of the first elastic member is fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve, and the other end of the first elastic member is fixedly connected to the connector.

[0015] Preferably, the first elastic element is a spring, and the connector is further provided with a wire guide tube. The wire guide tube and the connector are an integral structure. The first elastic element is sleeved on the wire guide tube, and the first elastic element and the wire guide tube are coaxially arranged.

[0016] Preferably, the cylinder is provided with annular ridges that cooperate with the second elastic element to position the contactor. There are two annular ridges, one of which cooperates with the second elastic element to position the contactor at a position detached from the conductive base, and the other annular ridge cooperates with the second elastic element to position the contactor at a position contacting the conductive base.

[0017] Preferably, the second elastic element is disposed on the connector, the second elastic element includes a positioning ball that displaces along the diameter direction of the connector, and the second elastic element further includes an elastic device that pushes the positioning ball to engage with the ring edge.

[0018] Preferably, the connector is provided with a mounting base for mounting the second elastic element. The mounting base is fixed to the connector by threads. The mounting base is provided with mounting holes for mounting the second elastic element. There are multiple second elastic elements, and the multiple second elastic elements are evenly arranged along the circumference of the mounting base. Each second elastic element is installed in an independent mounting hole.

[0019] Preferably, the mounting base is provided with an internal thread, the connector is provided with an external thread that mates with the internal thread of the mounting base, and the diameter of the end of the mounting hole near the annular ridge is smaller than the diameter of the positioning ball to prevent the positioning ball from dislodging from the mounting hole.

[0020] Preferably, the receiving component includes a base, the base being provided with a positioning post for positioning the sliding sleeve, the positioning post protruding from the base along the diameter direction of the base, the sliding sleeve being provided with a positioning groove that mates with the positioning post, the positioning groove including a first part arranged along the axis of the sliding sleeve and a second part arranged along the circumference of the sliding sleeve, the first part communicating with the second part, one end of the first part penetrating the end of the sliding sleeve near the base.

[0021] Preferably, the seat body is provided with a third elastic element that pushes the sliding sleeve to displace the sliding sleeve away from the seat body.

[0022] Preferably, the third elastic element is a spring, one end of the third elastic element is fixedly connected to the seat body, and the other end of the third elastic element is in contact with the sliding sleeve through a slip ring. The slip ring is slidably connected to the seat body, and the slip ring is fixedly connected to the third elastic element.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0024] By configuring a plug-in assembly, a receiving assembly with a conductive base, and a connector, the connector slides onto the plug-in assembly and contacts the conductive base to achieve circuit continuity. The drive mechanism, through the action of a first and second elastic element and the control of a sliding sleeve, enables the connector to quickly contact or disengage from the conductive base. Because the connector's contact or disengagement with the conductive base is controlled by the first elastic element, the speed of contact or disengagement is greatly accelerated, making circuit connection or disconnection rapid and accurate. Compared to manual plugging and unplugging, this significantly improves operational efficiency and reduces the time required for connection or disconnection.

[0025] Because the contact and disconnection between the connector and the conductive base during the insertion and removal process is achieved through the first elastic element and at a relatively fast speed, the generation of electric arc is reduced, significantly reducing safety hazards and improving the safety of use.

[0026] The circuit can be switched on or off simply by operating the sliding sleeve, without the need for complicated procedures. Meanwhile, the design of the drive mechanism and the first and second elastic elements ensures more stable and reliable contact between the connector and the conductive base. The sliding sleeve design makes operation simple and intuitive, allowing even non-professionals to easily learn how to use it. Furthermore, stable contact performance ensures the circuit's conductivity and stability, reducing malfunctions or problems caused by poor contact. Attached Figure Description

[0027] For illustrative purposes, several embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the following figures. These figures are incorporated herein by reference and form part of the detailed description. In some instances, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form to avoid obscuring the concept of the subject matter of the invention.

[0028] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the contact between the connector and the conductive base.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the junction box detached from the conductive base. Figure 2 and Figure 3 Section lines have been omitted for clarity.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding sleeve.

[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the second elastic element.

[0035] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the supporting components.

[0036] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the location of the wire guide tube.

[0037] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the plug-in assembly.

[0038] As shown in the figure:

[0039] 1. Connecting assembly; 11. Cylinder body.

[0040] 2. Receiving component, 21. Conductive base, 22. Base body, 23. Positioning post, 24. Third elastic element, 25. Slip ring.

[0041] 3. Connector; 31. First elastic element; 32. Second elastic element; 321. Positioning ball; 322. Elastic device; 323. Mounting base; 33. Sliding sleeve; 331. Positioning groove; 34. Wire guide tube; 35. Ring ridge. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The specific embodiments shown below are intended to describe various configurations of the subject matter of the invention and are not intended to represent the only configuration in which the subject matter of the invention can be practiced. The specific embodiments include particular details intended to provide a thorough understanding of the subject matter of the invention. However, it will be clear and apparent to those skilled in the art that the subject matter of the invention is not limited to the specific details shown herein and can be practiced without these specific details.

[0043] Understandably, in this document, relational terms such as “first” and “second” are intended to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and are not intended to expressly or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations.

[0044] The terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase “comprising one…” does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0045] Reference Figures 1 to 10 As shown, a quick-connect plug device suitable for powering a Christmas tree with lights includes a plug-in assembly 1;

[0046] The receiving component 2 is connected to the plugging component 1, and the receiving component 2 is provided with a conductive base 21;

[0047] The connector 3 is slidably connected to the plug-in assembly 1, and the connector 3 contacts the conductive base 21 to realize the conduction of the circuit;

[0048] The plug-in assembly 1 further includes a driving mechanism for driving the connector 3 to contact or disengage from the conductive base 21. The driving mechanism includes a first elastic element 31 for contacting or separating the connector 3 from the conductive base 21. The plug-in assembly 1 is provided with a second elastic element 32 for positioning the connector 3 relative to the conductive base 21. The driving mechanism also includes a sliding sleeve 33 for controlling the position of the connector 3.

[0049] The sliding sleeve 33 is operated to make the first elastic element 31 store energy. The second elastic element 32 positions the connector 3 at a position that is disengaged from the conductive base 21 until the first elastic element 31 has finished storing energy. When the first elastic element 31 has finished storing energy, the first elastic element 31 overcomes the elastic force of the second elastic element 32 to push the connector 3 so that the connector 3 contacts the conductive base 21 to realize circuit conduction.

[0050] The reverse operation of the sliding sleeve 33 causes the first elastic element 31 to store energy, and the second elastic element 32 positions the connector 3 in contact with the contact base until the first elastic element 31 has finished storing energy. When the first elastic element 31 has finished storing energy, the first elastic element 31 overcomes the elastic force of the second elastic element 32 and pulls the connector 3 to disengage the connector 3 from the conductive base 21.

[0051] Specifically, after the connector 1 and the receiving component 2 are assembled, the connector 3 and the conductive base 21 are not in contact at this time. Instead, the second elastic element 32 positions the connector 3 in a position detached from the conductive base 21. The sliding sleeve 33 is operated, causing it to move towards the receiving component 2. At this time, the first elastic element 31 stores energy, and the connector 3 is still positioned by the second elastic element 32. When the energy stored in the first elastic element 31 is exhausted, the second elastic element 32 loses its positioning effect on the connector 3, and the first elastic element 31 quickly releases energy to push the connector 3 into contact with the conductive base 21, thereby shortening the contact time between the connector 3 and the conductive base 21. During this process, the first elastic element 31 stores energy through compression.

[0052] When it is necessary to disengage the connector 3 from the conductive base 21, the sliding sleeve 33 is slid in the opposite direction, that is, the sliding sleeve 33 is displaced away from the receiving component 2. At this time, the position of the connector 3 is maintained by the second elastic element 32 and remains in contact with the conductive base 21, while the first elastic element 31 stores energy. When the energy stored in the first elastic element 31 is exhausted, the positioning of the connector 3 by the second elastic element 32 becomes ineffective. At this time, the first elastic element 31 quickly releases energy, causing the connector 3 to quickly separate from the conductive base 21. During this process, the first elastic element 31 stores energy by stretching.

[0053] Reference Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the plug-in assembly 1 includes a cylindrical body 11, a portion of which extends into the receiving assembly 2. The sliding sleeve 33 is slidably connected to the outside of the cylindrical body 11, and the connector 3 is slidably connected to the inside of the cylindrical body 11. One end of the first elastic member 31 is fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve 33, and the other end of the first elastic member 31 is fixedly connected to the connector 3.

[0054] In some embodiments, the first elastic element 31 is a spring, and the connector 3 is further provided with a wire guide tube 34. The wire guide tube 34 and the connector 3 are integrally formed. The first elastic element 31 is sleeved on the wire guide tube 34, and the first elastic element 31 and the wire guide tube 34 are coaxially arranged.

[0055] In some embodiments, a connecting rib can be provided at the upper end of the sliding sleeve 33, and a notch that cooperates with the connecting rib can be provided on the side wall of the cylinder 11. The width of the notch is greater than the width of the connecting rib, so that the sliding sleeve 33 can not only slide along the axis, but also rotate a certain angle in the circumferential direction.

[0056] The sliding sleeve 33 can be a split structure to facilitate the assembly of the sliding sleeve 33 and the cylinder 11. Similarly, the cylinder 11 can also be a split structure to facilitate the assembly of the cylinder 11 and the sliding sleeve 33.

[0057] In some embodiments, the cylindrical body 11 is provided with annular ribs 35 that cooperate with the second elastic member 32 to position the connector 3. There are two annular ribs 35; one annular rib 35, in cooperation with the second elastic member 32, positions the connector 3 at a position disengaged from the conductive base 21, while the other annular rib 35, in cooperation with the second elastic member 32, positions the connector 3 at a position contacting the conductive base 21. The annular ribs 35 are recessed into the inner wall of the cylindrical body 11.

[0058] In some embodiments, the second elastic member 32 is disposed on the connector 3. The second elastic member 32 includes a positioning ball 321 that displaces along the diameter direction of the connector 3. The second elastic member 32 also includes an elastic element 322 that pushes the positioning ball 321 to engage with the annular ridge 35. The elastic element 322 may be a spring.

[0059] Understandably, the magnitude of the elastic force between the first elastic element 31 and the elastic device 322 is not limited. One end of the first elastic element 31 is fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve 33, for example, using a screw connection, and the other end of the first elastic element 31 is fixedly connected to the connector 3, for example, using a screw. Of course, the first elastic element 31 can also be fixed by welding. This fixing method of the first elastic element 31 allows it to provide a certain pulling force to the connector 3 when stretched, so that the positioning ball 321 can disengage from the ring ridge 35 in time, thereby causing the positioning of the second elastic element 32 to fail. Similarly, when the first elastic element 31 is compressed, it can also generate a certain pushing force on the connector 3.

[0060] Reference Figures 1 to 10As shown, in some embodiments, the connector 3 is provided with a mounting base 323 for mounting the second elastic element 32. The mounting base 323 is fixed to the connector 3 by threads. The mounting base 323 is provided with mounting holes for mounting the second elastic element 32. There are multiple second elastic elements 32, and the multiple second elastic elements 32 are evenly arranged along the circumference of the mounting base 323. Each second elastic element 32 is installed in an independent mounting hole.

[0061] Understandably, a slider can be provided on the side wall of the connector 3, and a guide groove can be provided on the inner wall of the cylinder 11. The slider and the guide groove cooperate to make the displacement accuracy of the connector 3 higher.

[0062] In some embodiments, the mounting base 323 is provided with an internal thread, and the connector 3 is provided with an external thread that mates with the internal thread of the mounting base 323. The diameter of the mounting hole near the annular ridge 35 is smaller than the diameter of the positioning ball 321 to prevent the positioning ball 321 from disengaging from the mounting hole. The mounting base 323 is annular to ensure proper contact between the connector 3 and the conductive base 21.

[0063] In some embodiments, the receiving component 2 includes a base 22, the base 22 is provided with a positioning post 23 for positioning the sliding sleeve 33, the positioning post 23 protrudes from the base 22 along the diameter direction of the base 22, the sliding sleeve 33 is provided with a positioning groove 331 that cooperates with the positioning post 23, the positioning groove 331 includes a first part arranged along the axial direction of the sliding sleeve 33 and a second part arranged along the circumference of the sliding sleeve 33, the first part communicates with the second part, and one end of the first part passes through the end of the sliding sleeve 33 near the base 22.

[0064] Reference Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the seat 22 is provided with a third elastic member 24 that pushes the sliding sleeve 33 to displace the sliding sleeve 33 away from the seat 22. The second part is used to position the sliding sleeve 33 to prevent the sliding sleeve 33 from malfunctioning.

[0065] In some embodiments, the third elastic element 24 is a spring, one end of the third elastic element 24 is fixedly connected to the seat 22, and the other end of the third elastic element 24 contacts the sliding sleeve 33 through a slip ring 25. The slip ring 25 is slidably connected to the seat 22 and is fixedly connected to the third elastic element 24.

[0066] In some embodiments, the conductive base 21 is electrically connected to the wire. The connector 3 is electrically connected to the flexible wire so that the connector 3 can slide correctly and prevents interference between the connector 3 and the flexible wire during sliding.

[0067] The technical solution of the present invention and its corresponding details have been described above. It is understood that the above description is only some implementation schemes of the technical solution of the present invention, and some details may be omitted in the specific implementation.

[0068] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the above invention, multiple embodiments may be combined; however, due to space limitations, all such combinations will not be listed here. Those skilled in the art can freely combine and implement the above embodiments according to their needs to obtain a better application experience.

[0069] When implementing the subject matter of this invention, those skilled in the art can obtain other detailed configurations or drawings based on the subject matter and drawings. Obviously, these details are still within the scope of the subject matter of this invention without departing from it.

Claims

1. A quick-connect plug device suitable for powering a Christmas tree with lights, characterized in that: Includes plug-in components (1); The receiving component (2) is connected to the plugging component (1), and the receiving component (2) is provided with a conductive base (21). The connector (3) is slidably connected to the plug assembly (1), and the connector (3) contacts the conductive base (21) to realize the circuit conduction; The plug-in assembly (1) further includes a driving mechanism for driving the connector (3) to contact or disengage from the conductive base (21), wherein the driving mechanism includes a first elastic element (31) for contacting or separating the connector (3) from the conductive base (21), the plug-in assembly (1) is provided with a second elastic element (32) for positioning the position of the connector (3) relative to the conductive base (21), and the driving mechanism further includes a sliding sleeve (33) for controlling the position of the connector (3); The sliding sleeve (33) is operated to make the first elastic element (31) store energy. The second elastic element (32) positions the connector (3) at a position that is disengaged from the conductive base (21) until the first elastic element (31) has finished storing energy. When the first elastic element (31) has finished storing energy, the first elastic element (31) overcomes the elastic force of the second elastic element (32) and pushes the connector (3) to make the connector (3) contact the conductive base (21) to realize circuit conduction. The reverse operation of the sliding sleeve (33) causes the first elastic element (31) to store energy, and the second elastic element (32) positions the connector (3) in contact with the contact base until the first elastic element (31) has finished storing energy. When the first elastic element (31) has finished storing energy, the first elastic element (31) overcomes the elastic force of the second elastic element (32) and pulls the connector (3) to disengage the connector (3) from the conductive base (21).

2. The quick-connect plug device suitable for powering a Christmas tree with lights, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that: The plug-in assembly (1) includes a cylindrical body (11), a portion of which extends into the receiving assembly (2). The sliding sleeve (33) is slidably connected to the outside of the cylindrical body (11), and the connector (3) is slidably connected to the inside of the cylindrical body (11). One end of the first elastic member (31) is fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve (33), and the other end of the first elastic member (31) is fixedly connected to the connector (3).

3. The quick-connect plug device suitable for powering a Christmas tree with lights, as described in claim 2, is characterized in that: The first elastic element (31) is a spring, and the connector (3) is also provided with a wire guide tube (34). The wire guide tube (34) and the connector (3) are an integral structure. The first elastic element (31) is sleeved on the wire guide tube (34), and the first elastic element (31) and the wire guide tube (34) are coaxially arranged.

4. The quick-connect plug device suitable for powering a Christmas tree with lights, as described in claim 3, is characterized in that: The cylindrical body (11) is provided with annular ridges (35) that cooperate with the second elastic member (32) to position the contactor (3). There are two annular ridges (35). One annular ridge (35) cooperates with the second elastic member (32) to position the contactor (3) at a position detached from the conductive base (21), and the other annular ridge (35) cooperates with the second elastic member (32) to position the contactor (3) in contact with the conductive base (21).

5. The quick-connect plug device suitable for powering a Christmas tree with lights, as described in claim 4, is characterized in that: The second elastic element (32) is disposed on the connector (3). The second elastic element (32) includes a positioning ball (321) that is displaced along the diameter direction of the connector (3). The second elastic element (32) also includes an elastic device (322) that pushes the positioning ball (321) to engage with the annular ridge (35).

6. The quick-connect plug device suitable for powering a Christmas tree with lights, as described in claim 5, is characterized in that: The connector (3) is provided with a mounting base (323) for mounting the second elastic element (32). The mounting base (323) is fixed to the connector (3) by threads. The mounting base (323) is provided with mounting holes for mounting the second elastic element (32). There are multiple second elastic elements (32), and the multiple second elastic elements (32) are evenly arranged along the circumference of the mounting base (323). Each second elastic element (32) is installed in an independent mounting hole.

7. The quick-connect plug device suitable for powering a Christmas tree with lights, as described in claim 6, is characterized in that: The mounting base (323) is provided with an internal thread, and the connector (3) is provided with an external thread that mates with the internal thread of the mounting base (323). The diameter of the end of the mounting hole near the annular ridge (35) is smaller than the diameter of the positioning ball (321) to prevent the positioning ball (321) from dislodging from the mounting hole.

8. The quick-connect plug device suitable for powering a Christmas tree with lights, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that: The receiving component (2) includes a base (22), the base (22) is provided with a positioning post (23) for positioning the sliding sleeve (33), the positioning post (23) protrudes from the base (22) along the diameter direction of the base (22), the sliding sleeve (33) is provided with a positioning groove (331) that cooperates with the positioning post (23), the positioning groove (331) includes a first part arranged along the axis of the sliding sleeve (33) and a second part arranged along the circumference of the sliding sleeve (33), the first part communicates with the second part, and one end of the first part passes through the end of the sliding sleeve (33) near the base (22).

9. The quick-connect plug device suitable for powering a Christmas tree with lights, as described in claim 8, is characterized in that: The seat (22) is provided with a third elastic element (24) that pushes the sliding sleeve (33) to displace the sliding sleeve (33) away from the seat (22).

10. The quick-connect plug device suitable for powering a lit Christmas tree according to claim 9, characterized in that: The third elastic element (24) is a spring. One end of the third elastic element (24) is fixedly connected to the seat (22), and the other end of the third elastic element (24) is in contact with the sliding sleeve (33) through a slip ring (25). The slip ring (25) is slidably connected to the seat (22), and the slip ring (25) is fixedly connected to the third elastic element (24).

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