Mounting assembly of socket

Abstract

The invention relates to an installation assembly of a socket, the installation assembly comprises a support frame, the support frame comprises a support frame body, and the support frame body is provided with a first opening, at least two threaded holes and at least one first positioning hole. The supporting frame is arranged, the first opening is formed in the supporting frame body, the guide plate is arranged on the edge of the first opening, and the opening area of the first opening corresponds to the area of the module assembly, so that the module assembly can be matched through the guide plate and the first opening.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the following application: filed on May 9, 2023, application number 2023105117097, entitled "An Adjustment Component and an Electrical Device Including the Component". Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to the field of electrical equipment, and more particularly to a socket mounting assembly. Background Technology

[0003] A switch socket is a socket with one or more circuit wires that can be inserted. Various wires can be inserted through it, and the connection and disconnection of the circuit is achieved by connecting and disconnecting the wires and copper parts.

[0004] Currently, the following problems exist with electrical appliances such as switches and sockets used in walls: (a) The area of ​​the groove on the wall needs to be smaller than the panel area of ​​the switches, sockets and other electrical appliances installed later. After the above panels are installed, the groove on the wall needs to be covered. At the same time, the panels of the switches and sockets will protrude from the wall. The traditional panels protrude a large area from the wall surface and are at least 4mm thick, which makes the overall feel of the wall aesthetically pleasing and unable to meet the needs of more and more minimalism.

[0005] (ii) In practical applications, in order to achieve the goal of the socket panel and the finished wall surface being on the same level, a groove corresponding to the size and thickness of the panel will be cut around the wall opening where the socket panel is installed, and then the conventional installation will be carried out. However, this installation method is time-consuming and laborious. More importantly, the panel cannot be removed after installation, which means that if the internal electrical modules are damaged, they cannot be replaced. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the object of the present invention is to provide a socket mounting assembly to solve one or more problems in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows: A socket mounting assembly for mounting a socket module includes a support frame, an embedded plate connected to the support frame, and a cover plate assembly. The support frame is fixedly connected to a mounting box, and the embedded plate has a cover plate mounting hole for mounting the cover plate assembly. When the module assembly is installed, it snaps onto the cover plate assembly.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: The cover plate assembly has a second bayonet. When the module assembly is installed, it is connected to the second bayonet of the cover plate assembly by a snap fastener.

[0009] The support frame has a first opening that mates with the module assembly. The second snap-fit ​​of the cover plate assembly passes through the first opening and is snapped and fixed to the module assembly. The edge of the first opening of the support frame has at least one guide plate, which extends in a direction away from the embedded plate.

[0010] The edge of the hole for mounting the cover plate of the embedded plate has a protrusion, which is located on the upper end of the embedded plate away from the mounting box.

[0011] The embedded plate has anti-crack holes and zigzag holes.

[0012] The embedded plate and cover plate assembly are set on the support frame, at one end away from the mounting box.

[0013] The cover assembly has a removable panel.

[0014] The cover plate assembly has a first bayonet opening, and the panel has a connecting part. The panel is snapped onto the first bayonet opening through the connecting part. The first bayonet opening has a first bayonet part and a second bayonet part with different areas.

[0015] The panel is locked to or unlocked from the cover assembly by rotation, with the rotation directions being opposite for locking and unlocking.

[0016] The embedded plate and the cover plate assembly are connected to the support frame with adjustable gap, and the area of ​​the embedded plate body is larger than that of the support frame; the cover plate assembly is provided with an extension, which extends along the side away from the panel, and a second bayonet is opened on the extension; the second bayonet is a square bayonet; the shape of the cover plate mounting hole is the same as the shape of the cover plate assembly; the mounting box is located on the outside of the module assembly.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of the present invention are as follows: (i) The present invention provides a support frame, a first opening on the support frame body, and a guide plate on the edge of the first opening. The opening area of ​​the first opening corresponds to the area of ​​the module component, so that the module component can be fitted together through the guide plate and the first opening.

[0018] (ii) Furthermore, the embedded plate ensures that the wall paint and the panel are always on the same plane as the wall after the wall paint is applied. The wall paint around the panel becomes solid due to the support of the embedded plate, and there will be no unevenness. In addition, the protrusions on the embedded plate can protect the edge of the hole of the cover plate installation hole, so that the edge of the hole is not easily damaged when the panel is removed.

[0019] (iii) By setting multiple studs, the height of the studs relative to the support frame can be adjusted by utilizing the rotation of the studs, thereby realizing the adjustable spacing between the cover plate assembly and the embedded plate relative to the support frame. Furthermore, the length of the first protrusion of each stud is the same, so that the studs are always at the same plane height after being fixed, thereby ensuring the flatness of the cover plate assembly and the embedded plate and avoiding the problem of unevenness.

[0020] (iv) Furthermore, by setting a first interface in the cover plate assembly, it can be used in different occasions. The first interface can be a socket interface or a hardware interface, or it can be a brightness display element and a sensor, which realizes the provision of multiple connection methods to meet different hardware in different occasions.

[0021] (v) Furthermore, the panel is detachably mounted on the cover assembly, so that the cover assembly can be removed by loosening the screws after the panel is removed during disassembly, thereby allowing for quick replacement of the module assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 The diagram shows a side view of an electrical device in a socket mounting assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 The diagram shows a schematic of the structure of a socket installation assembly without a pre-embedded plate in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 The diagram shows the connection between the support frame and the electrical module in the mounting assembly of a socket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the support frame in the mounting assembly of a socket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the stud structure in the mounting assembly of a socket according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0027] Figure 6 The diagram shows a front view of the socket cover plate in a socket mounting assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 7 The diagram shows a schematic diagram of the back structure of the socket cover plate in a socket mounting assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 8 The diagram shows a schematic representation of the electrical structure in the mounting assembly of a socket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 9 The diagram shows a schematic representation of the panel structure in a socket mounting assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 10 The diagram shows a schematic of the embedded plate in the installation assembly of a socket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the installation assembly of a socket according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is shown.

[0033] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the installation assembly of a socket according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention is shown.

[0034] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the installation assembly of a socket according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention is shown.

[0035] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the installation assembly of a socket according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention is shown.

[0036] In the attached diagram, the following markings are used: 1. Support frame; 100. Support frame body; 101. Threaded hole; 102. Opening; 103. First positioning hole; 104. Guide plate; 2. Embedded plate; 200. Anti-crack hole; 201. Folded hole; 202. Embedded plate body; 203. Second positioning hole; 204. Protrusion; 205. Cover plate mounting hole; 3. Stud; 300. Stud body; 301. First hole; 302. First protrusion; 303. External thread; 4. Module assembly; 5. Cover plate assembly; 500, Second hole; 501, Cover plate body; 502, First interface; 503, First bayonet; 5030, First part of bayonet; 5031, Second part of bayonet; 504, Second protrusion; 505, Extension; 506, Second bayonet; 6, Screw; 7, Threaded rod; 8, Panel; 800, Panel body; 801, Third hole; 802, Connecting part; 900, USB interface; 1000, Network cable interface; 11, Sensor; 12, Brightness display element; 13, Mounting box. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the following detailed description of a socket installation assembly proposed by this invention, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, provides further clarity. The advantages and features of this invention will become clearer from the following description. It should be noted that the drawings are in a very simplified form and use non-precise proportions, used only to facilitate and clearly illustrate the purpose of the embodiments of this invention. Please refer to the accompanying drawings to make the objectives, features, and advantages of this invention more apparent and understandable. It should be understood that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., depicted in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this invention. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives achieved by this invention, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this invention.

[0038] This invention defines the terms "distal end" and "proximal end," specifically, "distal end" refers to the end closer to the panel, and "proximal end" refers to the end closer to the support frame, so as to... Figure 1 For example, Figure 1 The right side of stud 3 is the proximal end, and the left side of stud 3 is the proximal end.

[0039] Example 1: The present invention provides a socket mounting assembly, the mounting assembly including a support frame 1 and a pre-embedded plate 2.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 4 The specific structure of support frame 1 is described in detail below: The support frame 1 includes a support frame body 100. Preferably, in the electrical device described in this embodiment, the support frame body 100 is square. The support frame body 100 has a first opening 102 at its center. The opening area of ​​the first opening 102 corresponds to the area of ​​the module component 4, so that the module component 4 can be fitted into the first opening 102. Around the first opening 102, at least two threaded holes 101 and at least one first positioning hole 103 are formed on the support frame body 100.

[0041] Specifically, in the electrical device described in this embodiment, there are eight threaded holes 101, three of which are opened on the upper and lower sides of the first opening 102, and one on the left and right sides of the first opening 102. The first positioning hole 103 is symmetrically opened with the first opening 102 as the center.

[0042] For further information, please refer to the following: Figure 4The first opening 102 has at least one guide plate 104 on its edge. Specifically, in the electrical device described in this embodiment, the first opening 102 is preferably a square opening, and guide plates 104 are respectively provided on the four sides of the square opening. The guide plates 104 extend in a direction away from the embedded plate 2. Preferably, the width of the guide plate 104 is 1 / 2 to 1 / 3 of the width of one side of the first opening 102, and the guide plate 104 is located at the center of the edge of the first opening 102.

[0043] Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, the support frame body 100 may also be in any shape other than square, and the first opening 102 may also be in any shape other than square. The present invention does not further limit this, as long as the support frame body 100 can be fixedly connected to the mounting box 13 and the first opening 102 can cooperate with the module component 4.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 10 The embedded plate 2 includes an embedded plate body 202. Preferably, in the electrical device described in this embodiment, the embedded plate body 202 is square and the area of ​​the embedded plate body 202 is larger than that of the support frame 1. Cover plate mounting holes 205 and multiple second positioning holes 203 are respectively opened on the embedded plate body 202 for mounting the cover plate assembly. A protrusion 204 is provided on the edge of the opening of the cover plate mounting hole 205.

[0045] For details, please refer to Figure 10 The cover plate mounting hole 205 is located at the center of the embedded plate body 202. The cover plate mounting hole 205 is preferably circular, and its shape is the same as that of the cover plate assembly 5. Around the outer side of the cover plate mounting hole 205, a second positioning hole 203 is also provided on the embedded plate body 202. A fastener, i.e., a screw 6, can pass through this second positioning hole 203 and connect to the first hole 301 of the stud 3, thereby fixing the embedded plate 2 to the stud 3. Please continue to refer to... Figure 10 The aforementioned protrusion 204 is formed at the distal end of the embedded plate 2, and the protrusion 204 is formed around the edge of the cover plate mounting hole 205, protruding from the surface of the embedded plate 2. The embedded plate 2 ensures that the wall coating layer is flush with the panel 8 after application, and the protrusion 204 on the embedded plate 2 can protect the edge of the cover plate mounting hole 205, making it less likely to damage the edge of the hole when the panel 8 is removed.

[0046] Furthermore, multiple anti-crack holes 200 and multiple zigzag holes 201 are formed on the embedded plate body 202. When two or more module components 4 are installed adjacent to each other, in order to avoid the thickness overlap of adjacent embedded plate bodies 202, the overlap area can be broken off and removed according to the zigzag holes 201, thereby maintaining the coplanarity and continuity between adjacent embedded plate bodies 202. Furthermore, the aforementioned anti-crack holes 200 can increase the adhesion area of ​​the putty layer and prevent cracking from occurring later.

[0047] For further details, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The electrical device also includes multiple studs 3 and a cover plate assembly, wherein the proximal end of each stud 3 is rotatably connected to the support frame 1. Specifically, the proximal end of each stud 3 is threadedly connected to the support frame 1. The distal ends of some studs 3 abut against the embedded plate 2, and the distal ends of other studs 3 abut against the inner side of the cover plate assembly 5. By rotating the studs 3, the distance between the cover plate assembly 5 and / or the embedded plate 2 and the support frame 1 can be adjusted.

[0048] For details, please continue to refer to [the website / information]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The adjustable spacing includes the adjustable spacing between the cover plate assembly 5 and the support frame 1 or the adjustable spacing between the embedded plate 2 and the support frame 1, thereby realizing the adjustable relative position between the cover plate assembly 5 and the embedded plate 2.

[0049] For further details, please refer to... Figure 5 The specific structure of stud 3 is described in detail below: The stud 3 includes a stud body 300. The proximal end of the stud body 300 has a first hole 301, preferably an internally threaded hole. The distal end of the stud body 300 has a first protrusion 302, preferably cylindrical, with external threads 303 on its outer side. The stud body 300 is preferably hexagonal, which facilitates user operation and makes rotation easier.

[0050] For further information, please refer to the following: Figure 5 In the electrical device described in this embodiment, the stud 3 can be adjusted in height from 5mm to 60mm, and the stud 3 can be adjusted in height by 1mm for each rotation.

[0051] For further information, please refer to the following: Figure 5 In the electrical device described in this embodiment, a gasket 304 is sleeved on the outside of the first protrusion 302. The thickness of the gasket 304 is 0.5mm. The height can be adjusted in 0.5mm increments, which ensures the accuracy of the stud 3 adjustment.

[0052] For further information, please refer to the following: Figure 5 In the electrical device described in this embodiment, the outer diameter of the stud body 300 is larger than the outer diameter of the first protrusion 302.

[0053] Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, the stud body 300 may also take other shapes besides hexagon, such as quadrilateral, octagon, square, etc. The present invention does not further limit this, as long as it can facilitate user operation and improve the convenience of rotation.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The specific structure of the cover plate assembly 5 is described in detail below: The cover plate assembly 5 is connected to each stud 3 by fasteners. The cover plate assembly 5 includes a cover plate body 501. In the electrical device described in this embodiment, the cover plate body 501 is preferably circular. At least one second hole 500 and at least one first bayonet 503 are opened on the cover plate body 501. A first interface 502 is provided on the surface of the cover plate body 501.

[0055] For details, please continue to refer to [the website / information]. Figure 6 and Figure 7 In the electrical device described in this embodiment, there are four second holes 500, distributed on the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the surface of the cover plate body 501. The first latch 503 is used to engage with the panel 8. The first latch 503 includes a first latch part 5030 and a second latch part 5031. The area of ​​the first latch part 5030 is different from the area of ​​the second latch part 5031. Preferably, in the electrical device described in this embodiment, the area of ​​the first latch part 5030 is smaller than the area of ​​the second latch part 5031.

[0056] Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, the area of ​​the first part 5030 of the bayonet can also be larger than the area of ​​the second part 5031 of the bayonet, as long as it can be engaged with the panel 8. The present invention does not further limit this.

[0057] For further information, please refer to the following: Figure 6 and Figure 7 The cover plate body 501 has an extension 505 on the side away from the panel 8, i.e., the back side of the cover plate body 501. Specifically, the extension 505 is connected to a second protrusion 504 provided on the back side of the cover plate body 501. The extension 505 extends along the side away from the panel 8 and at least one second snap 506 is provided on the extension 505. Preferably, the second snap 506 is a square snap 506 and is used to connect with the snap fastener on the outside of the module assembly 4.

[0058] Furthermore, the first interface 502 is preferably a socket interface, wherein the number of interfaces in the socket interface is not limited.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 8 The electrical device also includes a module component 4 connected to the cover plate assembly in the adjustment assembly. Specifically, the module component 4 is fixed to the cover plate body 501 in the cover plate assembly 5 via a second bayonet 506 and a snap fastener. To protect the module component 4 from external environmental influences and to provide dust protection, the module component 4 has a mounting box 13 on its outer side. The mounting box 13 is threadedly connected to a screw 7. The screw 7 passes through the first positioning hole 103 of the support frame 1 and is fixedly connected to the threaded hole inside the mounting box 13, thereby fixing the mounting box 13 to the support frame 1.

[0060] For further information, please refer to the following: Figure 3 and Figure 8 The panel 8 is detachably disposed on the cover plate assembly 5. Specifically, the panel 8 is fixed by rotation. That is, when the panel 8 is rotated to a certain angle along the first direction, it is fixed to the cover plate body 501. When the panel 8 is rotated to a certain angle along the second direction opposite to the first direction, it is unlocked from the cover plate body 501. In this embodiment, the first direction can be clockwise and the second direction can be counterclockwise. Similarly, in other embodiments of the present invention, the first direction can also be counterclockwise and the second direction can be clockwise.

[0061] For further information, please refer to the following: Figure 8 In order to achieve full coverage of the panel 8 and the cover body 501, the shape of the panel 8 is the same as the shape of the cover body 501 in the cover assembly 5.

[0062] For details, please refer to Figure 9 The panel 8 includes a panel body 800. The surface of the panel body 800 has at least one connecting portion 802 that can be connected to the second bayonet 506. The connecting portion 802 is hook-shaped and is used to engage with the first bayonet 503. A third hole 801 with the same shape as the first interface 502 is formed in the panel body 800. In the electrical device described in this embodiment, the first interface 502 is preferably a socket interface, so the shape of the third hole 801 matches the socket interface.

[0063] In the electrical device described in this embodiment, the distance between the cover plate assembly 5 and the embedded plate 2 relative to the support frame 1 is adjustable by means of studs 3. This allows the cover plate assembly 5 to be adjusted to be slightly lower than the surface of the embedded plate 2 after the outer side of the embedded plate 2 is covered with a coating layer. The distance difference between the embedded plate 2 and the cover plate assembly 5 is equal to the thickness of the panel 8, thereby ensuring that the panel 8 is on the same surface as the coating layer after installation.

[0064] Example 2: The second embodiment is largely the same as the first embodiment in terms of structure, except that the cover plate assembly 5 and the panel 8 are different. The first interface 502 in the cover plate assembly 5 is a hardware interface, specifically a USB interface 900. Therefore, the shape of the third hole 801 in the panel 8 corresponds to the USB interface 900, and the opening size of the third hole 801 is also the same as that of the USB interface 900.

[0065] Example 3: The structure of Embodiment 3 is mostly the same as that of Embodiment 1, except that the cover plate assembly 5 and the panel 8 are different. The first interface 502 in the cover plate assembly 5 adopts a hardware interface, specifically the network cable interface 1000. Therefore, the shape of the third hole 801 in the panel 8 corresponds to the network interface, and the opening size of the third hole 801 is also the same as that of the network cable interface 1000.

[0066] Example 4: The structure of Embodiment 4 is mostly the same as that of Embodiment 1, except that the cover plate assembly 5 and the panel 8 are different. In the cover plate assembly 5, the first interface 502 is replaced by a sensor 11, preferably a human presence sensor. The panel 8 does not have a third hole 801 and adopts a smooth surface design, which covers the outside of the sensor 11 and plays a protective role.

[0067] Example 5: The structure of Embodiment 5 is mostly the same as that of Embodiment 1. The difference is that a brightness display element 12, such as a night light, can be added to the cover plate assembly 5. Then, the panel 8 is covered on the periphery of the cover plate assembly 5, and only the brightness display element 12 is exposed.

[0068] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0069] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A socket mounting assembly for mounting a modular assembly (4) of a socket, characterized in that: Includes a support frame (1), an embedded plate (2) connected to the support frame (1), and a cover plate assembly (5); the support frame (1) is fixedly connected to the mounting box (13), and the embedded plate (2) has a cover plate mounting hole (205) for the cover plate assembly (5) to be installed. When the module assembly (4) is installed, it is snapped onto the cover plate assembly (5).

2. The mounting assembly for the socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate assembly (5) has a second bayonet (506). When the module assembly (4) is installed, it is connected to the second bayonet (506) of the cover plate assembly (5) by a snap fastener.

3. The mounting assembly for the socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (1) has a first opening (102) that cooperates with the module assembly (4). The second snap (506) of the cover plate assembly (5) passes through the first opening (102) and is snapped and fixed to the module assembly (4). The edge of the first opening (102) of the support frame (1) has at least one guide plate (104), which extends in a direction away from the embedded plate (2).

4. The mounting assembly for the socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edge of the hole of the cover plate mounting hole (205) of the embedded plate (2) has a protrusion (204), which is located on the upper end of the embedded plate (2) away from the mounting box (13).

5. The mounting assembly for the socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The embedded plate (2) is provided with anti-crack holes (200) and folded line holes (201).

6. The mounting assembly for the socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The embedded plate (2) and the cover plate assembly (5) are set on the support frame (1) at one end away from the mounting box (13).

7. The mounting assembly for the socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover assembly (5) is provided with a removable panel (8).

8. The mounting assembly for the socket according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cover plate assembly (5) has a first bayonet (503) and the panel (8) has a connecting part (802). The panel (8) is snapped onto the first bayonet (503) through the connecting part (802). The first bayonet (503) has a bayonet first part (5030) and a bayonet second part (5031) with different areas.

9. The mounting assembly for the socket according to claim 7, characterized in that: The panel (8) is locked to or unlocked from the cover assembly (5) by rotation, with the rotation directions for locking and unlocking being opposite.

10. The mounting assembly for the socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The embedded plate (2) and the cover plate assembly (5) are connected to the support frame (1) with adjustable gap. The area of ​​the embedded plate body (202) is larger than that of the support frame (1). The cover plate assembly (5) is provided with an extension (505). The extension (505) extends along the side away from the panel (8). The second bayonet (506) is opened on the extension (505). The second bayonet (506) is a square bayonet. The shape of the cover plate mounting hole (205) is the same as that of the cover plate assembly (5). The mounting box (13) is located on the outside of the module assembly (4).

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