Socket with replaceable power supply module

By designing a socket that can replace the power module, using removable power accessories and rotary caps, the problem of power supply of plugs in various shapes in space-constrained environments is solved, and the jack and plug are matched, saving space and resources.

CN222191230UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-17DONGGUAN MEISA ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420865538.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-24
Publication Date
2024-12-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-24

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Technical Problem

In situations where space is limited, such as on a desk, power supply is required for multiple shapes of plugs. The existing sockets cannot effectively match plugs of different shapes, resulting in increased space occupation and inconvenient power supply.

Method used

Design a socket that can replace power modules, and match plugs of different shapes by replacing power accessories, including the main body, panel and power accessories. The panel is equipped with mounting ports and fixing power accessories. The main body and panel are removable, and the screw columns are used. and rotary caps are used for fixing to achieve the matching of the jack and the plug.

Benefits of technology

The power supply needs of multiple plugs are realized, saving space, no additional sockets are needed, and the power supply needs of plugs of different shapes is met, reducing resource usage.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a socket with a replaceable power supply module, which comprises a main body, a power supply fitting and a panel, and jacks are arranged on the power supply fitting; the panel comprises a connecting cylinder, the panel top cover is fixed at the top end of the connecting cylinder, a mounting opening is formed in the panel top cover, and a plurality of clamping positions are arranged on the bottom surface of the panel top cover and on the peripheral side of the mounting opening; the power supply accessory is arranged in the panel top cover through the mounting opening, the peripheral side of the power supply accessory abuts against the side wall of the mounting opening, the clamping position hooks the bottom of the power supply accessory from the lower portion, and the power supply accessory is fixed in the panel top cover; a plurality of screw columns are fixed on the inner side wall of the connecting cylinder; a connector is arranged on the inner wall of the top end opening of the main body, the screw column is connected to the connector, and the main body and the panel are assembled together; the main body is mounted on an external supporting structure; the power supply fittings are replaced according to the structure of the plug of the electric equipment, so that the jacks on the power supply fittings are matched with the structure of the plug of the electric equipment, and the power supply requirement is met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of power sockets, in particular to a socket with a replaceable power module. Background Art

[0002] In family life, office or production, a large number of electrical appliances, electronic products and other electrical equipment are used. The plugs of these electrical equipment are inserted into the socket to realize power supply. The plugs of various electrical equipment have different shapes. Some plugs have two pins, some have three pins, some have three pins distributed in two straight lines, and some have three pins of which two are tilted in the shape of a figure eight. The shapes of the pins of various plugs are inconsistent.

[0003] In order to meet the use needs of the plugs with pins of various shapes, a socket of corresponding shape needs to be provided for each plug of pin shape. In a specific use occasion, such as a desk, due to space limitations, it is impossible to arrange a lot of sockets at the same time. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a socket with a replaceable power module, which can conveniently supply power to various plugs by replacing the power module of the socket and save space at the same time.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A socket with a replaceable power module, comprising a main body, a power accessory and a panel, wherein the power accessory is provided with a jack; the panel comprises a connecting tube, a panel top cover is fixed to the top of the connecting tube, a mounting opening is provided in the panel top cover, and a plurality of latching positions are arranged on the bottom surface of the panel top cover around the mounting opening;

[0007] The power supply accessory is arranged in the panel top cover through the installation opening, the peripheral side of the power supply accessory contacts the side wall of the installation opening, and the clamping position hooks the edge of the bottom of the power supply accessory from below to fix the power supply accessory in the panel top cover;

[0008] A plurality of screw columns are fixed on the inner side wall of the connecting tube;

[0009] A connector is provided on the inner wall of the top port of the main body, and the screw column is connected to the connector to assemble the main body and the panel together; the main body is mounted on an external supporting structure;

[0010] When the socket and the plug do not match, the main body and the panel are disassembled, and the power supply accessory is replaced according to the structure of the plug of the electrical device, so that the structure of the socket on the power supply accessory matches that of the plug of the electrical device, thereby meeting the power supply needs and saving space.

[0011] Preferably, a circular pressing ring is provided on the circumferential side of the top end of the connecting tube.

[0012] Preferably, a spiral external thread is formed on the outer wall of the main body, and the external thread is used to install the main body on an external supporting structure; an outlet is opened in the side wall at the lower end of the main body, and the power line is introduced into the main body through the outlet.

[0013] Preferably, the cover includes a cover plate, and a wire outlet frame is installed on the top surface of the cover plate; when the cover is installed in the lower port of the main body, the wire outlet frame and the wire outlet are aligned to guide the external power line to the inside of the main body.

[0014] Preferably, a rotating cap is provided on the upper part of the main body, and an internal thread is provided on the inner side wall of the rotating cap; the rotating cap is mounted to the outside of the main body through the internal thread; and by adjusting the upper axial position of the rotating cap on the main body, the top end of the rotating cap and the pressing ring are clamped on the external supporting structure.

[0015] Preferably, a plurality of toggle grooves are formed on the outer side of the rotating cap along the circumferential direction.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0017] The main body is installed in the external support structure, the panel is pressed to one side of the external support structure, and the rotating cap is pressed to the other side of the external support structure, so that the main body is firmly fixed on the external support structure. The panel fixes the power supply accessory. When the structure of the plug of the electrical device and the socket on the power supply accessory do not match, the panel and the main body are opened, and the corresponding power supply accessory is replaced according to the plug of the electrical device, so that the socket on the power supply accessory matches the plug of the electrical device. Only the power supply accessory needs to be replaced to match the socket of the socket with the plug of the electrical device, so as to meet the power supply needs of the plug, and no additional sockets are required, which saves resources and reduces the occupied space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the socket of the replaceable power module of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 A perspective view of the socket of the replaceable power module of the utility model as viewed from the side;

[0020] Figure 3 A side view of the socket of the replaceable power module of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 A view of the socket of the replaceable power module of the utility model as viewed from the bottom;

[0022] Figure 5 A three-dimensional diagram of the cover of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 The structure diagram of the main body and cover of the utility model after assembly;

[0024] Figure 7 The structure diagram of the panel and the rotating cap after assembly of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 8 A structural diagram of the power supply accessory of the utility model observed from the bottom after being installed on the panel;

[0026] Fig. 9 A structural diagram of the utility model for removing the power supply accessories of the replaceable power module socket;

[0027] Fig.10 It is a structural diagram of the first power supply accessory 11 and the panel 2.

[0028] Fig.11 It is a structural diagram of the cooperation between the second power supply accessory 12 and the panel 2.

[0029] Fig.12 It is a structural diagram of the third power supply accessory 13 and the panel 2.

[0030] Fig.13 It is a structural diagram of the fourth power supply accessory 12.

[0031] Reference numerals:

[0032] 1. Power supply accessories; 11. First power supply accessories; 12. Second power supply accessories; 13. Third power supply accessories; 14. Fourth power supply accessories; 2. Panel; 21. Panel top cover; 22. Press ring; 23. Connecting tube; 24. Screw column; 25. Position; 3. Rotating cap; 31. Toggle slot; 32. Internal thread; 4. Main body; 41. External thread; 42. Connector; 43. Wire outlet; 5. Cover; 51. Cover plate; 52. First connecting column; 53. Wire outlet frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0034] For the above technical issues, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The present embodiment provides a socket with a replaceable power module, including a main body 4, a power accessory 1 and a panel 2, wherein the power accessory 1 is provided with a jack, the panel 2 includes a connecting tube 23, a panel top cover 21 is integrally connected to the top of the connecting tube 23, an installation opening is opened in the panel top cover 21, and a plurality of latching positions 25 are arranged on the bottom surface of the panel top cover 21, and the plurality of latching positions 25 are distributed around the installation opening.

[0035] The power supply accessory 1 is arranged in the panel top cover 21 through the installation opening, the peripheral side of the power supply accessory 1 contacts the side wall of the installation opening, and the panel top cover 21 clamps and fixes the power supply accessory 1 along the peripheral side of the installation opening.

[0036] Reference Figure 8 The clamping position 25 extends along the axial direction of the panel 2, and the bottom of the clamping position 25 forms a wedge-shaped blocking block. When the power supply accessory 1 is installed in the installation opening, the wedge-shaped blocking block is supported on the bottom of the power supply accessory 1 in the transverse direction, so that the clamping position 25 hooks the edge of the bottom of the power supply accessory 1 from below to fix the power supply accessory 1 in the panel top cover 21. A plurality of screw columns 24 are fixed on the inner side wall of the connecting cylinder 23.

[0037] A circular pressing ring 22 is provided on the circumferential side of the top end of the connecting tube 23 .

[0038] A connector 42 is provided on the inner wall of the top port of the main body 4. The connector 42 and the screw column 24 correspond one to one and are aligned in the longitudinal direction. The screw column 24 is connected to the connector 42 by screws to assemble the main body 4 and the panel 2 together.

[0039] A fixing hole is provided in a place where a socket is required, such as a desk, and the main body 4 is inserted into the fixing hole on the desk, and the pressing ring 22 of the panel 2 abuts against the surface of one side of the desk from one side. The rotating cap 3 is threadedly mounted on the upper part of the main body 4, and the rotating cap 3 is rotated so that the top end of the rotating cap 3 abuts against the desk from one side of the desk, thereby mounting the main body 4 on an external supporting structure, that is, on the desk in this embodiment.

[0040] When the structure of the plug of the electric device does not match the structure of the socket, for example, the current socket has two sockets and the plug of the electric device has three pins, firstly, the main body 4 and the panel 2 are disassembled, and the power supply accessory 1 is replaced according to the structure of the plug of the electric device. In this embodiment, the socket can be replaced with a three-hole socket, so that the socket of the power supply accessory 1 matches the structure of the plug of the electric device, and the power supply of the electric device is realized. In addition, the number of sockets does not need to be increased, which can save space on the desk.

[0041] Reference Fig. 9 A spiral external thread 41 is formed on the outer wall of the main body 4, and the external thread 41 is used to install the main body 4 on an external supporting structure. An outlet 43 is opened in the side wall of the lower end of the main body 4, and the power line is introduced into the main body 4 through the outlet 43.

[0042] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The cover 5 includes a cover plate 51, and a wire outlet frame 53 is installed on the top surface of the cover plate 51. A first connecting column 52 is vertically fixed on the cover plate 51. When the cover 5 is installed in the lower port of the main body 4 with screws, the wire outlet frame 53 is aligned with the wire outlet 43, which is used to guide the external power line to the inside of the main body 4.

[0043] Reference Figure 7 An internal thread 32 is provided on the inner side wall of the rotating cap 3, and the rotating cap 3 is installed to the outside of the main body 4 through the internal thread 32. By adjusting the upper axial position of the rotating cap 3 on the main body 4, the rotating cap 3 is adjusted to contact the lower side of the external support structure, and the pressing ring 22 is pressed downward from the top to the top surface of the external support structure, so that the top end of the rotating cap 3 and the pressing ring 22 are clamped on the external support structure.

[0044] For example, a hole is opened on the desk, the main body 4 is inserted into the hole, the pressing ring 22 is pressed onto the upper surface of the desk, and the rotating cap 3 is pressed onto the lower surface of the desk. The pressing ring 22 and the rotating cap 3 fix the main body 4 to the desk.

[0045] A plurality of toggle grooves 31 are formed along the circumferential direction on the outer side of the rotating cap 3. The toggle grooves 31 provide force positions for rotating the rotating cap 3 to facilitate the rotation of the rotating cap 3.

[0046] Reference Fig.10 , which is a structure in which the first power supply accessory 11 and the panel 2 cooperate.

[0047] Reference Fig.11, which is a structure in which the second power supply accessory 12 and the panel 2 cooperate, and the second power supply accessory 12 provides three sockets for supplying power to a three-pin plug.

[0048] Reference Fig.12 , is a structural diagram of the third power supply accessory 13 and the panel 2. The third power supply accessory 13 provides 5 jacks for powering three-pin and two-pin plugs.

[0049] Reference Fig.13 ,The structure of the fourth power supply accessory 12 is used to supply power to a three-pin plug.

[0050] Working principle:

[0051] The main body 4 is installed in the external support structure, the panel 2 is pressed to one side of the external support structure, and the rotating cap 3 is pressed to the other side of the external support structure, so that the main body 4 is firmly fixed on the external support structure. The panel 2 fixes the power supply accessory 1.

[0052] The main body is installed in the external support structure, the panel is pressed to one side of the external support structure, and the rotating cap is pressed to the other side of the external support structure, so that the main body is firmly fixed on the external support structure. The panel fixes the power supply accessory. When the structure of the plug of the electrical device and the socket on the power supply accessory do not match, the panel and the main body are opened, and the corresponding power supply accessory is replaced according to the plug of the electrical device, so that the socket on the power supply accessory matches the plug of the electrical device. Only the power supply accessory needs to be replaced to match the socket of the socket with the plug of the electrical device, so as to meet the power supply needs of the plug, and no additional sockets are required, which saves resources and reduces the occupied space.

[0053] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A socket with a replaceable power module, comprising a main body (4), a power accessory (1) and a panel (2), characterized in that : The power supply accessory (1) is provided with a socket; The panel (2) comprises a connecting tube (23), a panel top cover (21) is fixed to the top end of the connecting tube (23), a mounting opening is provided in the panel top cover (21), and a plurality of latching positions (25) are arranged on the bottom surface of the panel top cover (21) around the mounting opening; The power supply accessory (1) is arranged in the panel top cover (21) through the installation opening, the peripheral side of the power supply accessory (1) contacts the side wall of the installation opening, and the clamping position (25) hooks the bottom edge of the power supply accessory (1) from below to fix the power supply accessory (1) in the panel top cover (21); A plurality of screw posts (24) are fixed on the inner side wall of the connecting tube (23); A connecting head (42) is provided on the inner wall of the top port of the main body (4), and the screw column (24) is connected to the connecting head (42) to assemble the main body (4) and the panel (2) together; the main body (4) is installed on an external supporting structure; When the socket and the plug do not match, the main body (4) and the panel (2) are disassembled, and the power supply accessory (1) is replaced according to the structure of the plug of the electrical equipment, so that the socket on the power supply accessory (1) matches the structure of the plug of the electrical equipment, thereby meeting power supply needs and saving space.

2. The socket of the replaceable power module according to claim 1 is characterized in that A circular pressing ring (22) is provided on the circumferential side of the top end of the connecting tube (23).

3. The socket of the replaceable power module according to claim 1 is characterized in that A spiral external thread (41) is formed on the outer wall of the main body (4), and the external thread (41) is used to mount the main body (4) on an external support structure; a wire outlet (43) is provided in the side wall at the lower end of the main body (4), and a power line is introduced into the main body (4) through the wire outlet (43).

4. The socket of the replaceable power module according to claim 3 is characterized in that , further comprising a cover (5), the cover (5) comprising a cover plate (51), a wire outlet frame (53) being mounted on the top surface of the cover plate (51); when the cover (5) is mounted in the lower port of the main body (4), the wire outlet frame (53) and the wire outlet (43) are aligned, so as to guide an external power line into the interior of the main body (4).

5. The socket of the replaceable power module according to claim 2 is characterized in that A rotating cap (3) is arranged on the upper part of the main body (4), and an internal thread (32) is arranged on the inner side wall of the rotating cap (3); the rotating cap (3) is mounted to the outside of the main body (4) via the internal thread (32); and by adjusting the upper axial position of the rotating cap (3) on the main body (4), the top end of the rotating cap (3) and the pressing ring (22) are clamped on the external supporting structure.

6. The socket of the replaceable power module according to claim 5 is characterized in that A plurality of toggle grooves (31) are formed along a circumferential direction on the outer side of the rotating cap (3).