Current converter

Abstract

The utility model provides a current converter, which comprises a conversion socket and an electric plug matched with the conversion socket, the conversion socket comprises a base, a top cover, a plugging main body and a first pin, the top cover is provided with jacks, the electric plug comprises a shell, a power connection main body, a power line and a second pin, and the power line is connected with the power connection main body. A power connection piece electrically connected with the power connection main body is arranged in the shell, a contact is riveted on the power connection piece, a connecting hole corresponding to the contact is formed in one end, facing the conversion socket, of the shell, a through hole is formed in the position, corresponding to the connecting hole, of the top cover, and a through hole is formed in the base, one end of the through hole is connected with the plug-in main body, and the other end of the through hole is connected with the plug-in main body. Under the state that the electric plug is connected with the conversion socket in an inserted and matched mode, the elastic conductive piece penetrates through the connecting hole to abut against the contact. According to the utility model, the adaptability between the electric plug and the power socket is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electrical appliances, in particular to a current converter. Background Art

[0002] At present, power plugs and power sockets are generally used in conjunction with each other, that is, a power plug of a current specification can only be used normally when inserted into a power socket with the same current specification, otherwise it will affect the safety of electricity use. Taking electric vehicle charging as an example, the charger of an electric vehicle is equipped with a 16A plug, which can output four charging currents of 8A, 10A, 13A, and 16A. However, a 16A plug can only be inserted into a 16A socket. When an electric vehicle needs to be charged and there is no 16A socket nearby, it cannot be charged normally, which makes the existing power plugs and power sockets have low applicability, greatly affecting the convenience of users' electricity use. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a current converter to solve the problem of low applicability of electrical plugs and power sockets in the prior art.

[0004] In view of the above problems, the following technical solutions are provided: a current converter, comprising a conversion socket and an electric plug matched with the conversion socket, the conversion socket comprising a base, a top cover matched with the base, a plug body arranged in the base, and a first pin passing through the base and electrically connected to the plug body, the top cover is provided with a socket, the electric plug comprises a shell, an electric connection body arranged in the shell, a power cord electrically connected to the electric connection body, and a second pin passing through the shell and electrically connected to the electric connection body, the second pin is electrically connected to the plug body through the socket to realize the electrical connection between the electric plug and the conversion socket, a power connection sheet electrically connected to the electric connection body is arranged in the shell, a contact is riveted on the power connection sheet, a connection hole corresponding to the contact is arranged at one end of the shell facing the conversion socket, a through hole is arranged at a position corresponding to the connection hole on the top cover, an elastic conductive member having one end connected to the plug body and the other end protruding out of the through hole is arranged in the base, and when the electric plug is connected to the conversion socket by plugging and matching, the elastic conductive member passes through the connection hole and abuts against the contact.

[0005] In the above structure, the power plug is inserted into the conversion socket, the second pin is matched with the plug body, and then the first pin of the conversion socket is inserted into the device or car that needs to be charged to realize the connection of the power supply; the elastic conductive member passes through the connection hole and abuts against the contact, and then sends a current adjustment signal to the power plug, so that the output current of the power plug is adjusted to match the current specification of the power socket on the car, so that the power plugs with different current specifications and the power socket on the car can be used together and use electricity normally, which improves the applicability of the power plug and the power socket on the car, and solves the problem of low applicability of the power plug and the power socket on the car in the prior art. The elastic conductive member is set to be elastic to improve the stability of the abutment between it and the contact, thereby improving the reliability of the utility model. The installation and fixation of the contact can be facilitated by setting the power connection sheet, thereby improving the convenience of assembly of the utility model.

[0006] The utility model is further configured that one end of the contact facing the shell seat is spaced apart from the end surface of the shell.

[0007] The above structure can improve the stability of the matching between the elastic conductive member and the contact, thereby improving the reliability of the utility model.

[0008] The utility model is further configured that the elastic conductive member is a spring, and an abutment portion protruding from the through hole is arranged upwardly on one end of the elastic conductive member facing the connecting hole.

[0009] By adopting the above structure, the abutting portion of the elastic conductive member can protrude from the through hole, and is convenient for it to enter the connecting hole and abut against the contact, thereby improving the reliability of the utility model.

[0010] The utility model is further configured that one end of the abutting portion extends downward toward the base to be provided with a limiting portion.

[0011] In the above structure, the limiting portion is provided so that it can cooperate with the top cover to limit the elastic conductive member, thereby improving the stability of the elastic conductive member.

[0012] The utility model is further configured that a card block is provided on the inner wall of the base, a connecting plate arranged toward the base is provided on the inner wall of the top cover, and a card slot matched with the card block is provided on the connecting plate.

[0013] With the above structure, the top cover and the base are connected by the card block and the card slot, which improves the convenience of assembly of the utility model. The connection strength between the top cover and the base can be improved by setting the connecting plate, thereby improving the firmness of the utility model.

[0014] The utility model is further configured that clamping blocks clamped on the outer side of the connecting plate are provided on the inner wall of the base at both sides of the clamping block.

[0015] In the above structure, by providing the clamping block to cooperate with the connecting plate, the firmness of the connecting plate can be improved, thereby improving the connection strength between the top cover and the base, and improving the reliability of the utility model.

[0016] The utility model is further configured that reinforcing ribs are provided on the inner wall of the top cover at both sides of the connecting plate, and a plurality of the reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals.

[0017] The above structure can improve the structural strength of the top cover, thereby improving the firmness of the utility model.

[0018] The utility model is further configured that a reinforcing plate is provided on the inner wall of the base and located outside the clamping block.

[0019] The above structure can improve the structural strength of the base, thereby further improving the firmness of the utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the electric plug used in the utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure inside the electric plug of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the conversion socket in the utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure inside the conversion socket in the utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the matching of the plug body, the first plug pin and the elastic conductive member in the utility model.

[0026] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the elastic conductive member in the utility model.

[0027] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the base in the utility model.

[0028] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the top cover in the utility model.

[0029] Fig.10 It is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the matching base and top cover in the utility model.

[0030] The meaning of the numbers in the figure are as follows: 1-conversion socket; 2-electrical plug; 11-base; 12-top cover; 13-plug-in body; 14-first plug pin; 121-plug socket; 21-shell; 22-electrical connection body; 23-power cord; 24-second plug pin; 3-electrical connection plate; 31-contact; 211-connection hole; 122-through hole; 4-elastic conductive member; 41-abutment portion; 42-limiting portion; 111-block; 123-connecting plate; 1221-slot; 112-clamping block; 124-reinforcement rib; 113-reinforcement plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following is a further detailed description of the specific implementation of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0032] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, backside...) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 10 The current converter shown in the figure comprises a conversion socket 1 and an electric plug 2 matched with the conversion socket 1, wherein the conversion socket 1 comprises a base 11, a top cover 12 matched with the base 11, a plug body 13 arranged in the base 11, and a first pin 14 passing through the base 11 and electrically connected to the plug body 13, wherein a socket 121 is provided on the top cover 12, and the electric plug 2 comprises a shell 21, an electric connection body 22 arranged in the shell 21, a power cord 23 electrically connected to the electric connection body 22, and a second pin 24 passing through the shell 21 and electrically connected to the electric connection body 22, wherein the second pin 24 is electrically connected to the plug body 13 through the socket 121. The housing 21 is provided with a power connection sheet 3 electrically connected to the power connection body 22, and a contact 31 is riveted on the power connection sheet 3. A connection hole 211 corresponding to the contact 31 is provided at one end of the housing 21 facing the conversion socket 1, and a through hole 122 is provided at a position corresponding to the connection hole 211 on the top cover 12. An elastic conductive member 4 is provided in the base 11, with one end connected to the plug body 13 and the other end protruding from the through hole 122. When the power plug 2 is plugged and connected to the conversion socket 1, the elastic conductive member 4 passes through the connection hole 211 and abuts against the contact 31.

[0034] In the above structure, the power plug 2 is inserted into the conversion socket 1, the second pin 24 cooperates with the plug body 13, and then the first pin 14 of the conversion socket 1 is inserted into the device or car that needs to be charged to realize the connection of the power supply; the elastic conductive member 4 passes through the connection hole 211 and abuts against the contact 31, and then sends a current adjustment signal to the power plug 2, so that the output current of the power plug 2 is adjusted to match the current specification of the power socket on the car, so that the power plug 2 with different current specifications and the power socket on the car can also be used together and use electricity normally, which improves the applicability of the power plug 2 and the power socket on the car, and solves the problem of low applicability of the power plug 2 and the power socket on the car in the prior art. The elastic conductive member 4 is set to be elastic to improve the stability of the abutment between it and the contact 31, thereby improving the reliability of the utility model. The installation and fixation of the contact 31 can be facilitated by setting the power connection sheet 3, thereby improving the convenience of assembly of the utility model.

[0035] In this embodiment, one end of the contact 31 facing the housing seat is spaced apart from the end surface of the housing 21 .

[0036] The above structure can improve the stability of the matching between the elastic conductive member 4 and the contact 31, thereby improving the reliability of the utility model.

[0037] In this embodiment, the elastic conductive member 4 is a spring, and an abutment portion 41 protruding upward from the through hole 122 is disposed at one end of the elastic conductive member 4 facing the connecting hole 211 .

[0038] By adopting the above structure, the contact portion 41 of the elastic conductive member 4 can protrude from the through hole 122 and can easily enter the connecting hole 211 to contact the contact 31, thereby improving the reliability of the utility model.

[0039] In this embodiment, one end of the abutting portion 41 extends downward toward the base 11 to form a limiting portion 42 .

[0040] In the above structure, the limiting portion 42 is provided so as to cooperate with the top cover 12 to limit the elastic conductive member 4 , thereby improving the stability of the elastic conductive member 4 .

[0041] In this embodiment, a block 111 is disposed on the inner wall of the base 11 , a connecting plate 123 disposed toward the base 11 is disposed on the inner wall of the top cover 12 , and a slot 1231 adapted to the block 111 is formed on the connecting plate 123 .

[0042] With the above structure, the top cover 12 and the base 11 are connected by the card block 111 and the card slot 1231, which improves the convenience of assembly of the utility model. The connection strength between the top cover 12 and the base 11 can be improved by setting the connecting plate 123, thereby improving the firmness of the utility model.

[0043] In this embodiment, clamping blocks 112 are provided on the inner wall of the base 11 at both sides of the clamping block 111 and are clamped on the outer side of the connecting plate 123 .

[0044] In the above structure, by providing the clamping block 112 to cooperate with the connecting plate 123, the firmness of the connecting plate 123 can be improved, thereby improving the connection strength between the top cover 12 and the base 11, and improving the reliability of the utility model.

[0045] In this embodiment, reinforcing ribs 124 are provided on the inner wall of the top cover 12 at both sides of the connecting plate 123 , and a plurality of the reinforcing ribs 124 are arranged at intervals.

[0046] The above structure can improve the structural strength of the top cover 12, thereby improving the firmness of the utility model.

[0047] In this embodiment, a reinforcing plate 113 is provided on the inner wall of the base 11 and located outside the clamping block 112 .

[0048] The above structure can improve the structural strength of the base 11, thereby further improving the firmness of the utility model.

[0049] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications of the above assumptions should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A current converter, comprising a conversion socket and an electric plug matched with the conversion socket, wherein the conversion socket comprises a base, a top cover matched with the base, a plug body arranged in the base, and a first pin passing through the base and electrically connected to the plug body, wherein a socket is provided on the top cover, and the electric plug comprises a shell, an electric connection body arranged in the shell, a power cord electrically connected to the electric connection body, and a second pin passing through the shell and electrically connected to the electric connection body, wherein the second pin is electrically connected to the plug body through the socket, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the electric plug and the conversion socket, wherein: A power connection sheet electrically connected to the power connection body is provided in the shell, and a contact is riveted on the power connection sheet. A connection hole corresponding to the contact is provided at one end of the shell facing the conversion socket, and a through hole is provided at a position corresponding to the connection hole on the top cover. An elastic conductive member with one end connected to the plug body and the other end protruding from the through hole is provided in the base. When the power plug is plug-in-connected with the conversion socket, the elastic conductive member passes through the connection hole and abuts against the contact.

2. A current converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the contact facing the shell seat is spaced apart from the end surface of the shell.

3. A current converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic conductive member is a spring, and one end of the elastic conductive member facing the connecting hole is provided with an abutment portion protruding from the through hole.

4. A current converter according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the abutting portion extends downward toward the base to be provided with a limiting portion.

5. The current converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clamping block is arranged on the inner wall of the base, a connecting plate arranged toward the base is arranged on the inner wall of the top cover, and a clamping groove matched with the clamping block is arranged on the connecting plate.

6. A current converter according to claim 5, characterized in that: On the inner wall of the base, clamping blocks are arranged on both sides of the clamping block and are clamped on the outer side of the connecting plate.

7. A current converter according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner wall of the top cover is provided with reinforcing ribs on both sides of the connecting plate, and a plurality of the reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals.

8. A current converter according to claim 7, characterized in that: A reinforcing plate is provided on the inner wall of the base and located outside the clamping block.

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