Switched outlet

Abstract

The application discloses a switch socket, which comprises a shell, a wiring terminal arranged on the side of the shell, a socket hole and a switch assembly arranged on the upper end of the shell, and a socket assembly arranged in the shell below the socket hole. The shell comprises an upper cover, a middle plate and a bottom shell. The upper side of the middle plate is provided with a slot, and an inner shell is positioned in the slot. The length direction of the inner shell is perpendicular to the length direction of the shell of the switch socket. A switch button shell is arranged in the inner shell, and the switch button shell is arranged on the inner shell by relying on a swing mechanism. The switch socket has simple structure and clear hierarchy, effectively separates components and devices, improves safety and quality, and especially, the switch assembly forms an independent whole in mechanical structure relative to the whole switch socket product, so that the switch socket is convenient to install and replace, and labor cost is saved due to convenient assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a switch socket, particularly an integrated switch socket product that combines a switch, socket, and test button, in accordance with American standards. Background Technology

[0002] Utility model patent CN222072383U discloses a socket structure with a switch, including a switch unit and a socket unit. The socket unit includes a first socket assembly, which comprises a first terminal block and a first socket. The switch unit includes a contact terminal block, a cooperating moving contact, and a stationary contact. The switch unit also includes a conductive bridge. The first socket is connected to both the first terminal block and the contact terminal block via the conductive bridge. The stationary contact is connected to the contact terminal block. The moving contact is oscillatingly mounted on the conductive bridge, closing or opening with the stationary contact to connect or disconnect the connection circuit between the conductive bridge and the contact terminal block. In this utility model, the first socket assembly of the socket unit has dual terminals, allowing the switch and socket to be used independently, or the switch to control the socket. The switch unit is directly inside the socket, bridging the first terminal block of the socket unit via the oscillatingly mounted moving contact on the conductive bridge.

[0003] However, the aforementioned socket structure with switches lacks clear layering of the overall housing, and the boundaries between components are unclear, resulting in suboptimal safety and long-term quality maintenance. Furthermore, assembly is inconvenient and labor-intensive. Additionally, its switch structure is relatively complex, lacks stability, and is difficult to assemble. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a socket with a switch, which has a clear and distinct structure, especially with the switch components being set independently.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention is implemented using the following technical solution: A switch socket includes a housing with terminals on its side and a socket hole and switch assembly on its upper end. The socket assembly is disposed inside the housing below the socket hole. The housing includes an upper cover, a middle plate, and a bottom shell. An upper component mounting cavity is formed between the upper cover and the middle plate, and a lower component mounting cavity is formed between the middle plate and the bottom shell. The middle plate has a channel for conductive components to pass through the upper and lower component mounting cavities. The upper side of the middle plate has a slot, and an inner shell is inserted and positioned in the slot. The length direction of the inner shell is perpendicular to the length direction of the switch socket housing. A switch button shell is installed in the inner shell and is mounted on the inner shell by means of a swing mechanism.

[0006] Preferably, the inner shell has an upwardly extending lug in the middle, and the lug has a rotating shaft groove on its inner side. The rotating shaft groove has a downward opening, and the two lower sides of the rotating shaft groove have inwardly protruding support members. The upper ends of the two support members are provided with opposite supporting parts. The supporting parts are paired and oppositely arranged inclined or arc-shaped surfaces. The two sides of the switch button shell are provided with arc-shaped plates facing the rotating shaft groove. The lower end of the arc-shaped plate has an arc-shaped part, which can swing and be supported on the two supporting parts. The arc-shaped plate protrudes inwardly to extend a rotating shaft, and the two rotating shafts respectively enter the rotating shaft grooves on both sides.

[0007] Preferably, the swing mechanism includes a sleeve extending downward from the middle of the switch button housing, a spring sleeved on the upper end of the swing shaft, the sleeve sleeved on the swing shaft and the spring, an arc-shaped end at the lower end of the swing shaft pressing downward against the swing conductive plate, and horizontally distributed insertion slots on both sides of the swing conductive plate. The swing conductive plate is inserted into the notch of the lower conductive plate, which is vertically fixed. The notch has an upward opening for the swing shaft to enter. The insertion slots on both sides of the swing conductive plate are sleeved on the lower conductive plate. At least one side of the swing conductive plate has a conductive moving contact, and the conductive moving contact is configured with a conductive stationary contact disposed on the housing.

[0008] Preferably, the inner shell has a conductive plate slot at its bottom, and the lower conductive plate is inserted and fixed in the conductive plate slot. The lower conductive plate passes laterally through a lateral groove on the side of the inner shell and is connected to an external wire. The bottom side of the inner shell has transversely distributed grooves corresponding to the conductive stationary contact. The transverse grooves open laterally outward and communicate with the inner shell space. The inner end of the stationary contact conductive piece extends into the inner shell space, and the inner end of the stationary contact conductive piece forms the conductive stationary contact. The outer end of the stationary contact conductive piece passes through the inner shell and is connected to an external wire.

[0009] Preferably, the four corners of the middle plate and the bottom shell are provided with first countersunk holes and protruding post assemblies, and the four corners of the middle plate and the top cover are provided with second countersunk holes and protruding post assemblies. The protruding posts in the first countersunk holes and protruding post assemblies and the second countersunk holes and protruding post assemblies are inserted into the countersunk holes. The two sides of the top cover and the two sides of the bottom shell are provided with a pair of buckle and locking block mechanisms, and the buckles are fastened to the locking blocks.

[0010] Preferably, both the middle plate and the bottom shell are provided with mounting through holes corresponding to the countersunk holes, and the middle plate and the bottom shell are connected and locked by bolts.

[0011] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: I. Clearly Defined Overall Structure and Separation: The housing of this application includes an upper cover, a middle plate, and a bottom shell. An upper component mounting cavity is formed between the upper cover and the middle plate, and a lower component mounting cavity is formed between the middle plate and the bottom shell. The middle plate has channels through which conductive components pass between the upper and lower component mounting cavities. In particular, the upper side of the middle plate has a slot into which the inner shell is inserted and positioned. A switch button shell is installed in the inner shell, and the switch button shell is mounted on the inner shell using the swing mechanism, forming a relatively independent yet interconnected switch structure. Therefore, assembly is more convenient and efficient; only the components in each cavity need to be installed in place, and then the upper cover, middle plate, and bottom shell are assembled, which helps save labor costs.

[0012] II. Clearer component separation, improved safety and quality: Because each component is installed separately in the inner shell, the upper component mounting cavity and the lower component mounting cavity, the mutual influence between the components is reduced, the stability and robustness of the structure are improved, and the product quality is enhanced. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The present invention includes the following figures: Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the socket with switch provided by the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the socket with switch after the top cover has been removed.

[0015] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a socket with a switch after the switch button housing has been removed.

[0016] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the switch button housing.

[0017] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the socket with switch after the spring and swing shaft have been removed.

[0018] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the socket with switch after removing the inner shell and its internal components.

[0019] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the inner shell.

[0020] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure on the other side.

[0021] Figure 9 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the connection position at the end of the socket with switch in the diagram.

[0022] Figure 10 The inner shell is equipped with a lower conductive plate, a stationary contact conductive plate, and a swing conductive plate.

[0023] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure on the other side.

[0024] Figure 12 for Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the assembly state of the lower conductive plate, the stationary contact conductive sheet, and the oscillating conductive sheet. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To further illustrate the technical means and effects of the present invention in achieving its intended purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structures, features, and effects of the present invention, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments, is provided below.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-12 As shown, the switch-equipped socket provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention includes a housing 1, with terminals 2 on the side of the housing, a socket hole 3 and a switch assembly on the upper end of the housing 1, and a test button and a reset button on the housing. A socket assembly is disposed inside the housing below the socket hole 3. The housing 1 includes an upper cover 11, a middle plate 12, and a bottom shell 13. An upper component mounting cavity is formed between the upper cover 11 and the middle plate 12, and a lower component mounting cavity is formed between the middle plate 12 and the bottom shell 13. The middle plate 12 has channels through which conductive components pass through the upper and lower component mounting cavities. A switch assembly, conductive sheet, and / or wires are disposed in the upper component mounting cavity, while main components, such as coils, are disposed in the lower component mounting cavity. Terminals 2 are disposed on both sides of the bottom shell 13, and the terminals 2 are conductively connected to the components in the lower component mounting cavity. The upper side of the middle plate 12 has a slot 121, and the inner shell 4 is inserted and positioned in the slot 121. The length direction of the inner shell 4 is perpendicular to the length direction of the shell 1 of the switch socket. The switch button shell 41 is installed in the inner shell 4 and is mounted on the inner shell 4 by means of the swing mechanism.

[0027] See attached document Figure 3-10As shown, to simplify the swing installation structure of the switch button housing 41 and facilitate its insertion, the inner shell 4 has an upwardly extending lug 42 in the middle. The lug 42 has a pivot groove 421 on its inner side, which has a downward opening. Support members 422 protrude inward from both sides of the lower part of the pivot groove 421. Supporting parts 423 are arranged opposite each other at the upper ends of the two supporting parts 422. The supporting parts 423 are paired and oppositely arranged inclined or arc-shaped surfaces. Arc-shaped plates 411 are provided on both sides of the switch button housing 41 facing the pivot groove 421. The lower end of the arc-shaped plate 411 has an arc-shaped part 412, which can swing and be supported on the two supporting parts 423. The arc-shaped plate 412 protrudes inward from the pivot shaft 413, and the two pivot shafts 413 respectively enter the pivot grooves 421 on both sides.

[0028] See attached document Figure 3-10 As shown, to make the swing of the switch button more flexible and stable after swinging to the desired position, the swing mechanism includes a sleeve 42 extending downward from the middle of the switch button housing 41. A spring 6 is fitted onto the upper end of the swing shaft 5. The sleeve 42 is fitted onto the swing shaft 5 and the spring 6. The lower end of the swing shaft 5 has an arc-shaped end that presses downward against the swing conductive plate 7. The swing conductive plate 7 has horizontally distributed insertion slots 71 on both sides. The swing conductive plate 7 is inserted into the notch 81 of the lower conductive plate 8. The lower conductive plate 8 is vertically fixed. The notch 81 has an upward opening for the swing shaft 5 to enter. The insertion slots 71 on both sides of the swing conductive plate 7 are fitted onto the lower conductive plate 8. At least one side of the swing conductive plate 7 has a conductive moving contact 9, which is configured with a conductive stationary contact mounted on the housing. This structure allows the swing conductive plate to be nested and combined with the lower conductive plate to form a more stable structure. The interlocking assembly is also convenient, and the swing is flexible.

[0029] See attached document Figure 3 , 5 As shown in Figures 10-12, the inner shell 4 has a conductive plate slot at its bottom. The lower conductive plate 8 is inserted and fixed in the conductive plate slot 44. The lower conductive plate 8 passes laterally through the lateral groove 45 on the side of the inner shell and is connected to the external wire. The bottom side of the inner shell 4 is provided with a transversely distributed transverse groove 46 corresponding to the conductive stationary contact. The transverse groove 46 opens laterally outward and communicates with the space of the inner shell 4. The inner end of the stationary contact conductive piece 10 extends into the space of the inner shell 4. The inner end of the stationary contact conductive piece 10 forms the conductive stationary contact. The outer end of the stationary contact conductive piece 10 passes through the inner shell 4 and is connected to the external wire.

[0030] See attached document Figure 1 , 2As shown in Figure 9, in order to make the housing installation structure simpler and more efficient, the four corners of the middle plate 12 and the bottom shell 13 are provided with first countersunk holes and protruding post assemblies, and the four corners of the middle plate 12 and the top cover 11 are provided with second countersunk holes and protruding post assemblies. The protruding post 14 in the first countersunk hole and protruding post assembly and the second countersunk hole and protruding post assembly are inserted into the countersunk hole 15. The two sides of the top cover 11 and the two sides of the bottom shell 13 are provided with a pair of buckles and locking blocks, and the buckles are fastened to the locking blocks.

[0031] Embodiment 2 of the present invention is basically the same as Embodiment 1, except that the following structure is added: (Refer to Appendix) Figure 9 As shown, both the middle plate 12 and the bottom shell 13 are provided with mounting through holes corresponding to the countersunk holes 15, and the middle plate 12 and the bottom shell 13 are connected and locked by bolts. This structure helps to improve the structural robustness.

[0032] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. The above preferred embodiments of the present invention are not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A socket with a switch, comprising a housing, a terminal block on the side of the housing, a socket hole and a switch assembly on the upper end of the housing, and a socket assembly disposed inside the housing below the socket hole, characterized in that: The housing includes an upper cover, a middle plate, and a bottom shell. An upper component mounting cavity is formed between the upper cover and the middle plate, and a lower component mounting cavity is formed between the middle plate and the bottom shell. The middle plate has a channel for conductive components to pass through the upper and lower component mounting cavities. The upper side of the middle plate has a slot, and the inner shell is inserted and positioned in the slot. The length direction of the inner shell is perpendicular to the length direction of the switch socket housing. A switch button shell is installed in the inner shell, and the switch button shell is mounted on the inner shell by means of a swing mechanism.

2. The socket with switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner shell has an upwardly extending lug in the middle, and a rotating shaft groove on the inner side of the lug. The rotating shaft groove has a downward opening, and support members protrude inward from both sides of the lower part of the rotating shaft groove. The upper ends of the two support members are provided with supporting parts facing each other. The supporting parts are paired and arranged with opposite inclined or arc-shaped surfaces. The two sides of the switch button shell are provided with arc-shaped plates facing the rotating shaft groove. The lower end of the arc-shaped plate has an arc-shaped part, which can swing and be supported on the two supporting parts. The arc-shaped plates protrude inward to extend rotating shafts, and the two rotating shafts respectively enter the rotating shaft grooves on both sides.

3. The socket with switch according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The swing mechanism includes a sleeve extending downward from the middle of the switch button housing. A spring is fitted on the upper end of the swing shaft. The sleeve is fitted on the swing shaft and the spring. The lower end of the swing shaft has an arc-shaped end that presses downward against the swing conductive plate. The swing conductive plate has horizontally distributed insertion slots on both sides. The swing conductive plate is inserted into the notch of the lower conductive plate. The lower conductive plate is vertically fixed. The notch has an upward opening for the swing shaft to enter. The insertion slots on both sides of the swing conductive plate are fitted onto the lower conductive plate. At least one side of the swing conductive plate has a conductive moving contact. The conductive moving contact is configured with a conductive stationary contact on the housing.

4. The socket with switch according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner shell has a conductive plate slot at its bottom. The lower conductive plate is inserted and fixed in the conductive plate slot. The lower conductive plate passes laterally through a lateral groove on the side of the inner shell and is connected to an external wire. The bottom side of the inner shell has transversely distributed grooves corresponding to the conductive stationary contact. The transverse grooves open laterally outward and communicate with the inner shell space. The inner end of the stationary contact conductive piece extends into the inner shell space. The inner end of the stationary contact conductive piece forms the conductive stationary contact. The outer end of the stationary contact conductive piece passes through the inner shell and is connected to an external wire.

5. The socket with switch according to claim 3, characterized in that: The middle plate and the bottom shell are provided with first countersunk holes and protruding post assemblies at their four corners, and the middle plate and the top cover are provided with second countersunk holes and protruding post assemblies at their four corners. The protruding posts in the first countersunk holes and protruding post assemblies and the second countersunk holes and protruding post assemblies are inserted into the countersunk holes. The top cover and the bottom shell are provided with a pair of buckles and locking blocks on both sides, and the buckles are fastened to the locking blocks.

6. The socket with switch according to claim 4, characterized in that: The middle plate and the bottom shell are provided with first countersunk holes and protruding post assemblies at their four corners, and the middle plate and the top cover are provided with second countersunk holes and protruding post assemblies at their four corners. The protruding posts in the first countersunk holes and protruding post assemblies and the second countersunk holes and protruding post assemblies are inserted into the countersunk holes. The top cover and the bottom shell are provided with a pair of buckles and locking blocks on both sides, and the buckles are fastened to the locking blocks.

7. The socket with switch according to claim 5, characterized in that: Both the middle plate and the bottom shell are provided with mounting through holes corresponding to the countersunk holes, and the middle plate and the bottom shell are connected and locked by bolts.

8. The socket with switch according to claim 6, characterized in that: Both the middle plate and the bottom shell are provided with mounting through holes corresponding to the countersunk holes, and the middle plate and the bottom shell are connected and locked by bolts.

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