Switch indicator lamp terminal module and extension socket

Abstract

The utility model provides a switch indicating lamp terminal module and an extension socket, and relates to the technical field of electric appliance accessories. The switch indicator lamp terminal module comprises a shell, a terminal module, a switch module and an indicator lamp module, and the shell is provided with a terminal cavity, a switch cavity and an indicator lamp cavity; the terminal module comprises a plurality of terminals, and each terminal is located in the terminal cavity; the switch module is partially arranged in the switch cavity and partially arranged in the terminal cavity so as to be electrically connected with one terminal; the indicating lamp module is partially arranged in the indicating lamp cavity and partially arranged in the switch cavity so as to be electrically connected with the switch module. The terminal module, the switch module and the indicator lamp module are integrated together to form the switch indicator lamp terminal module, the module has the functions of the terminal module, the switch module and the indicator lamp module at the same time, production and assembly on one production line are facilitated, the production process is simplified, the production cost is saved, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the technical field of electrical accessories, and in particular to a switch indicator light terminal module and a power strip. Background Art

[0002] There is a kind of power strip equipped with a terminal module, a switch module and an indicator light module. The terminal module is used to connect external wires when the power strip is in use, the switch module is used to connect or disconnect the circuit of the power strip while the connection relationship between the power strip and the external wire remains unchanged, and the indicator light module is used to reflect the on-off status of the circuit of the power strip.

[0003] In the related art, the terminal module, the switch module and the indicator light module are produced separately, and finally the three modules are assembled into the outer shell of the power strip respectively. As a result, the production of the power strip has the disadvantages of complicated production process, low production efficiency and high production cost. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, an embodiment of the present application provides a switch indicator light terminal module and a power strip, which integrates a terminal module, a switch module and an indicator light module into one module, simplifies the production process of the power strip, improves the production efficiency of the power strip, and reduces the production cost of the power strip.

[0005] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, a switch indicator light terminal module is provided, comprising a shell, a terminal module, a switch module and an indicator light module, the shell being provided with a terminal cavity, a switch cavity and an indicator light cavity; the terminal module comprising a plurality of terminals, each terminal being located in the terminal cavity; the switch module being partially provided in the switch cavity and partially provided in the terminal cavity to be electrically connected to one of the terminals; the indicator light module being partially provided in the indicator light cavity and partially provided in the switch cavity to be electrically connected to the switch module.

[0006] The terminal is used to connect the wire. At the same time, when assembling the power strip, the terminal is connected to the main circuit of the power strip. The switch module is electrically connected to one of the terminals to facilitate the control of the connection and disconnection of the circuit where the terminal is located. The indicator light module is electrically connected to the switch module, so that the light state can be changed according to the connection or disconnection of the circuit where the terminal is located, so that the user can understand the connection status of the circuit of the power strip. The present application integrates the terminal module, the switch module and the indicator light module to form a switch indicator light terminal module. The module has the functions of the terminal module, the switch module and the indicator light module at the same time, which is convenient for production and assembly on a production line, simplifies the production process, saves production costs, and improves production efficiency. The shell can be shared by the terminal module, the switch module and the indicator light module, saving the number of parts and further saving costs. In addition, the switch indicator light terminal module has a compact structure, which reduces the space occupied in the power strip housing.

[0007] In some embodiments, the switch module includes a stationary contact piece, a moving contact piece, and a push assembly. The stationary contact piece is partially located in the terminal cavity and contacts the terminal, and is partially located in the switch cavity; the moving contact piece is partially located in the switch cavity and contacts the stationary contact piece, and is partially located outside the housing for connecting the connecting strip in the power strip; the push assembly is connected to the housing, and is at least partially located in the switch cavity for pushing the moving contact piece to contact the stationary contact piece.

[0008] By adopting the above scheme, the static contact piece contacts the terminal, and after the terminal is energized, the terminal and the static contact piece are electrically connected. After the moving contact piece is electrically connected to the connecting strip, under the action of the pushing component, when the moving contact piece contacts the static contact piece, the moving contact piece and the static contact piece are electrically connected, so that the main circuit of the power strip is connected, and when the moving contact piece is separated from the static contact piece, the main circuit of the power strip is disconnected. In this scheme, the moving contact piece not only contacts or separates with the static contact piece to control the on and off of the circuit, but also the moving contact piece is partially located outside the shell, and the connecting strip in the power strip can be directly connected to the moving contact piece outside the shell, without entering the switch indicator terminal module, which facilitates the assembly of the switch indicator terminal module and other components.

[0009] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the push assembly is located in the indicator light cavity.

[0010] By adopting the above solution, the pushing component does not need to occupy additional space outside the shell, thereby reducing the overall volume of the switch indicator light terminal module.

[0011] In some embodiments, the shell includes a terminal box, a switch cover and an indicator light cover. The switch cover and the terminal box enclose a switch cavity, and the switch cover and the indicator light cover enclose an indicator light cavity. The switch cover and the indicator light cover are slidingly connected. One end of the pushing component located in the indicator light cavity abuts against the indicator light cover, and the indicator light cover is pressed to trigger the pushing component.

[0012] By adopting the above scheme, the switch cavity and the indicator light cavity are both enclosed by two parts, which is convenient for assembling parts in the switch cavity and the indicator light cavity. The switch cover and the indicator light cover are slidably connected, so that when the indicator light cover is pressed, the indicator light cover slides relative to the switch cover. One end of the push component located in the indicator light cavity abuts against the indicator light cover. In this way, the push component does not need to protrude from the indicator light cover to be directly pressed, but is indirectly pressed through the indicator light cover. When the indicator light cover is pressed, the indicator light cover can drive the push component to move, thereby triggering the push component, so that the push component drives the moving contact piece to contact or move away from the static contact piece.

[0013] In some embodiments, a guide column is provided on the side of the switch cover facing the indicator light cover, a guide hole is provided on the indicator light cover, and the guide column passes through the guide hole.

[0014] By adopting the above solution, when the indicator light cover moves relative to the switch cover, the guide hole slides along the guide column, thereby providing guidance for the movement of the indicator light cover and preventing the movement direction of the indicator light cover from deviating, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the performance of the switch indicator light terminal module.

[0015] In some embodiments, the indicator light cover is at least partially made of a light-conducting material for conducting the light of the indicator light module to the outside of the indicator light cover.

[0016] By adopting the above solution, the light-guiding material can conduct the light emitted by the indicator light module, so that the installation position of the indicator light module in the indicator light cavity does not need to be limited by the light-guiding performance, thereby making the installation of the indicator light module in the indicator light cavity easier.

[0017] In some embodiments, the switch indicator light terminal module also includes a connecting piece, one end of which is located in the terminal cavity and electrically connected to one of the terminals, and the other end is located outside the shell for connecting to the connecting strip in the power strip; the connecting piece and the switch module are connected to different terminals.

[0018] By adopting the above scheme, the connecting piece and the switch module are connected to different terminals, so that the connecting piece, the terminal connected to the connecting piece, the external circuit, the terminal connected to the switch module, and the switch module are connected in sequence to form a loop. When the switch indicator terminal module is assembled to the power strip, one connecting strip is connected to one end of the connecting piece outside the shell, and the other connecting strip is connected to the switch module, so that the connection strip and the switch indicator terminal module can be connected. When producing power strips of different specifications, it is only necessary to change the shape and position of the connecting piece so that the connecting piece can adapt to the power strip of the corresponding specifications, and the connecting strip does not need to be replaced. Therefore, it can be used in power strips of various specifications. Moreover, after such a setting, the switch indicator terminal module can be pre-assembled, and then the switch indicator terminal module can be assembled with the connecting strip as a whole. In this way, even in power strips of different specifications, the connection method of the connecting strip and the switch indicator terminal module is unified, which is conducive to the automated production of the power strip and can improve the production efficiency of the power strip.

[0019] In some embodiments, the indicator light module includes: an indicator light, a first conductive member, and a second conductive member. The indicator light is located in the indicator light cavity, and the indicator light includes a lamp bead, a first pin, and a second pin; one end of the first conductive member contacts the first pin, and the other end contacts the moving contact piece; one end of the second conductive member contacts the second pin, and the other end contacts the connecting piece.

[0020] By adopting the above scheme, when the terminal module is connected to the external circuit and the moving contact piece contacts the static contact piece, the indicator light, the first pin, the first conductive member, the moving contact piece, the static contact piece, the terminal in contact with the static contact piece, the external circuit, the terminal in contact with the connecting piece, the connecting piece, the second conductive member and the second pin form a circuit, so that the indicator light is powered on and emits light. When the moving contact piece is separated from the static contact piece, the indicator light goes out. Thus, the above structure cleverly combines the switch module and the indicator light module, so that the indicator light module can present different light-emitting states according to the on / off state of the switch module.

[0021] In some embodiments, a first positioning portion and a second positioning portion are provided on the side wall of the indicator light cavity, the first positioning portion cooperates with the first conductive member to limit the position of the first conductive member; the second positioning portion cooperates with the second conductive member to limit the position of the second conductive member.

[0022] By adopting the above solution, the first conductive member and the second conductive member are not easily displaced and can always maintain stable contact with the first pin or the second pin, and the correspondence between the lighting state of the indicator light and the opening state of the switch module is more reliable.

[0023] According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present application, a power strip is provided, comprising the switch indicator light terminal module in any of the above embodiments.

[0024] The embodiment of the present application integrates the terminal module, the switch module and the indicator light module to form a switch indicator light terminal module. The module has the functions of the terminal module, the switch module and the indicator light module, which is convenient for production and assembly on a production line, simplifies the production process, saves production costs, and improves production efficiency. The housing can be shared by the terminal module, the switch module and the indicator light module, which saves the number of parts and further saves costs. In addition, the switch indicator light terminal module has a compact structure, which reduces the space occupied in the power strip housing.

[0025] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the embodiment of the present application, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the embodiment of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are listed below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0027] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of a switch indicator light terminal module in an embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the AA surface in the middle.

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the middle BB surface.

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 1 main view.

[0031] Explanation of the reference numerals: 100, housing; 110, terminal cavity; 120, switch cavity; 130, indicator light cavity; 140, terminal box; 150, switch cover; 151, guide column; 160, indicator light cover; 161, guide hole; 170, terminal cover; 200, terminal module; 210, terminal; 220, isolation rib; 300, switch module; 310, static contact piece; 320, moving contact piece; 330, pushing assembly; 400, indicator light module; 410, indicator light; 411, lamp bead; 412, first pin; 413, second pin; 420, first conductive member; 430, second conductive member; 440, first positioning portion; 450, second positioning portion; 500, connecting piece; 600, fixing groove; 700, limiting groove; 800, first limiting protrusion; 900, second limiting protrusion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by technicians in the technical field to which this application belongs; the terms used in the specification of the application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application.

[0034] The terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification, claims and drawings of this application are intended to cover but not exclude other contents. The word "a" or "an" does not exclude the presence of a plurality.

[0035] Reference to "embodiments" herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase "embodiments" in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0036] The term "and / or" in this article is only a description of the association relationship of the associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0037] The directional words appearing in the following description are all directions shown in the drawings, and do not limit the specific structure of the switch indicator terminal module or the power strip of the present application. For example, in the description of the present application, the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present application.

[0038] In addition, the expressions of the indicating directions such as X direction, Y direction and Z direction used to illustrate the operation and construction of the various components of the switch indicator terminal module or socket strip of this embodiment are not absolute but relative, and although these indications are appropriate when the various components of the switch indicator terminal module or socket strip are in the positions shown in the figures, when these positions change, these directions should be interpreted differently to correspond to the changes.

[0039] In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of this application or the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish different objects rather than to describe a specific order, and may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features.

[0040] In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means more than two (including two), and similarly, "multiple groups" means more than two groups (including two).

[0041] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, the "connection" or "connection" of a mechanical structure can refer to a physical connection. For example, the physical connection can be a fixed connection, such as a fixed connection through a fixing member, such as a fixed connection through a screw, bolt or other fixing member; the physical connection can also be a detachable connection, such as a mutual snap connection or snap connection; the physical connection can also be an integral connection, such as welding, bonding or integral molding to form a connection for connection. The "connection" or "connection" of a circuit structure can refer to not only a physical connection, but also an electrical connection or a signal connection. For example, it can be a direct connection, that is, a physical connection, or it can be indirectly connected through at least one intermediate element, as long as the circuit is connected, and it can also be the internal connection of two elements; in addition to signal connection through a circuit, a signal connection can also refer to signal connection through a media medium, such as a radio wave. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0042] In the related art, the terminal module, the switch module and the indicator light module are produced separately, and finally the three modules are assembled into the outer shell of the power strip respectively. As a result, the production of the power strip has the disadvantages of complicated production process, low production efficiency and high production cost.

[0043] In view of the above problems, an embodiment of the present application provides a switch indicator light terminal module and a socket strip to solve the above technical problems.

[0044] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the switch indicator light terminal module includes a shell 100, a terminal module 200, a switch module 300 and an indicator light module 400, the shell 100 is provided with a terminal cavity 110, a switch cavity 120 and an indicator light cavity 130; the terminal module 200 includes a plurality of terminals 210, each terminal 210 is located in the terminal cavity 110; the switch module 300 is partially provided in the switch cavity 120, and partially provided in the terminal cavity 110, so as to be electrically connected to one of the terminals 210; the indicator light module 400 is partially provided in the indicator light cavity 130, and partially provided in the switch cavity 120, so as to be electrically connected to the switch module 300.

[0045] The terminal module 200 may include two, three or more terminals 210. When the number of the terminals 210 is two, the two terminals 210 are connected to the neutral line and the live line, respectively. When the number of the terminals 210 is three, the three terminals 210 are connected to the neutral line, the live line and the ground line, respectively. It is understandable that the multiple terminals 210 are insulated to prevent short circuits between different lines. For example, isolation ribs 220 may be provided between different terminals 210 to increase the creepage distance and electrical clearance between terminals 210 of different polarities, thereby effectively reducing the product size in the parallel direction of the multiple terminals 210 while ensuring product safety.

[0046] Optionally, see Figure 2 The terminal 210 is connected to the side wall of the housing 100 by a screw, and one end of the screw is located in the terminal cavity 110 and is threadedly connected to the terminal 210. The screw can rotate relative to the housing 100 to drive the terminal 210 to move. The movement of the terminal 210 drives the wire inserted into the terminal 210 to move, thereby achieving the purpose of clamping the wire.

[0047] The switch module 300 is electrically connected to one of the terminals 210 to facilitate the control of the connection and disconnection of the circuit where the terminal 210 is located.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 3 In a specific embodiment, the switch module 300 includes a stationary contact piece 310, a moving contact piece 320 and a pushing assembly 330. The stationary contact piece 310 is partially located in the terminal cavity 110 and contacts the terminal 210, and is partially located in the switch cavity 120; the moving contact piece 320 is partially located in the switch cavity 120 and contacts the stationary contact piece 310, and is partially located outside the housing 100 for connecting the connecting strip in the power strip; the pushing assembly 330 is connected to the housing 100, and is at least partially located in the switch cavity 120, for pushing the moving contact piece 320 to contact the stationary contact piece 310.

[0049] The static contact piece 310 contacts the terminal 210. When the terminal 210 is energized, the terminal 210 and the static contact piece 310 are electrically connected. After the moving contact piece 320 is electrically connected to the connecting strip, under the action of the pushing component 330, when the moving contact piece 320 contacts the static contact piece 310, the moving contact piece 320 and the static contact piece 310 are electrically connected, so that the main circuit of the power strip is connected. When the moving contact piece 320 is separated from the static contact piece 310, the main circuit of the power strip is disconnected.

[0050] The structure of the pushing component 330 is the same as or similar to the pushing component in any type of switch structure in the related art, and the embodiment of the present application does not limit this.

[0051] In the above embodiment, the moving contact piece 320 not only contacts or separates from the stationary contact piece 310 to control the on / off function of the circuit, but also the moving contact piece 320 is partially located outside the shell 100. The connecting strip in the power strip can be directly connected to the moving contact piece 320 outside the shell 100 without entering the switch indicator terminal module, thereby facilitating the assembly of the switch indicator terminal module with other components.

[0052] The indicator light module 400 is electrically connected to the switch module 300, so that the lighting state can be changed according to whether the circuit where the terminal 210 is located is connected or disconnected, so that the user can understand the circuit connection status of the power strip.

[0053] It can be seen that the present application integrates the terminal module 200, the switch module 300 and the indicator light module 400 to form a switch indicator light terminal module. The module has the functions of the terminal module 200, the switch module 300 and the indicator light module 400, which is convenient for production and assembly on a production line, simplifies the production process, saves production costs, and improves production efficiency. The housing 100 can be shared by the terminal module 200, the switch module 300 and the indicator light module 400, saving the number of parts and further saving costs. In addition, the switch indicator light terminal module has a compact structure, which reduces the space occupied in the housing of the power strip.

[0054] It can be understood that when the switch module 300 includes a pushing component 330, the pushing component 330 at least partially protrudes from the shell 100, and when the switch indicator terminal module is assembled to the power strip, one end of the pushing component 330 protruding from the shell 100 is exposed to the outside of the shell of the power strip to facilitate the user to operate the pushing component 330.

[0055] Optionally, at least a portion of the pushing assembly 330 is located in the indicator light cavity 130 .

[0056] The light emitted by the indicator light module 400 needs to be transmitted to the outside of the housing 100, and when the switch indicator light terminal module is installed on the power strip, the light of the indicator light module 400 needs to be visible from the outside of the power strip housing, so the side of the housing 100 located outside the indicator light cavity 130 originally needs to be exposed to the outside of the power strip housing. The push component 330 also needs to have one end exposed to the outside of the power strip housing.

[0057] In the above case, the setting that at least part of the pushing component 330 is located in the indicator light cavity 130 makes it possible for the pushing component 330 and the side of the shell 100 located outside the indicator light cavity 130 to be exposed to the outside of the power strip at the same time, and the pushing component 330 does not need to occupy additional space outside the shell 100, thereby reducing the overall volume of the switch indicator light terminal module.

[0058] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the switch indicator terminal module also includes a connecting piece 500, one end of which is located in the terminal cavity 110 and is electrically connected to one of the terminals 210, and the other end is located outside the shell 100 for connecting to the connecting strip in the power strip; the connecting piece 500 and the static contact piece 310 are connected to different terminals 210.

[0059] The number of the connecting pieces 500 may be one or more. When the terminal module 200 includes a plurality of terminals 210 , one of the terminals 210 is used to be electrically connected to the stationary contact piece 310 , and each of the remaining terminals 210 may be connected to a connecting piece 500 .

[0060] Exemplarily, the terminal module 200 includes three terminals 210, one of which is used to connect the live wire (hereinafter referred to as the live wire terminal), one is used to connect the neutral wire (hereinafter referred to as the neutral wire terminal), and the other is used to connect the ground wire (hereinafter referred to as the ground wire terminal). One end of the static contact piece 310 of the switch module 300 is located in the live wire terminal, and a connecting piece 500 is respectively arranged in the neutral wire terminal 210 and the ground wire terminal, and one end of the connecting piece 500 extends out of the shell 100 for connecting the connecting strip in the power strip.

[0061] When the switch indicator terminal module is assembled to the power strip, one end of each connecting piece 500 located outside the shell 100 and one end of the moving contact piece 320 located outside the shell 100 are respectively connected to a connecting strip, thereby realizing the connection between the connecting strip and the switch indicator terminal module.

[0062] When producing power strips of different specifications, only the shape and position of the connecting piece 500 need to be changed so that the connecting piece 500 can adapt to the power strips of corresponding specifications, and the connecting strip does not need to be replaced, so it can be used in power strips of various specifications. Moreover, after such a configuration, the switch indicator terminal module can be pre-assembled, and then the switch indicator terminal module can be assembled with the connecting strip as a whole. In this way, even in power strips of different specifications, the connection method of the connecting strip and the switch indicator terminal module is unified, which is conducive to the automated production of the power strip and can improve the production efficiency of the power strip.

[0063] like Figure 4 As shown, optionally, a fixing groove 600 is provided on the outside of the shell 100 at a position where any connecting piece 500 or the moving contact piece 320 passes, and the fixing groove 600 is used to limit the position of the connecting piece 500 or the moving contact piece 320 so that the end thereof located outside the shell 100 is not easily shaken or deformed.

[0064] Optionally, a limiting groove 700 may be further provided on the outside of the shell 100. When the connecting strip is located in the limiting groove 700, it is close to the corresponding connecting piece 500 or the moving contact piece 320, so that personnel can connect the two and improve the assembly efficiency of the power strip.

[0065] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the indicator light module 400 includes an indicator light 410, a first conductive member 420 and a second conductive member 430. The indicator light 410 is located in the indicator light cavity 130, and the indicator light 410 includes a lamp bead 411, a first pin 412 and a second pin 413; one end of the first conductive member 420 contacts the first pin 412, and the other end contacts the movable contact piece 320; one end of the second conductive member 430 contacts the second pin 413, and the other end contacts the connecting piece 500.

[0066] The indicator light 410 is used to indicate the status of the power strip. For example, the lamp bead 411 emits light of different colors, or the lamp bead 411 transmits the status of the power strip by whether it is emitting light or not. In the embodiment of the present application, there is no limitation on the type of the indicator light 410, the shape and size of the lamp bead 411. The indicator light 410 in the embodiment of the present application can be an LED lamp (Light-Emitting Diode Light) or a neon lamp, etc. In the embodiment of the present application, the shape of the lamp bead 411 can be any shape such as round, square, etc. The size of the lamp bead 411 can naturally also be set according to the size of the power strip.

[0067] The indicator light cavity 130 may include three parallel chambers in total. The middle chamber is used to install the lamp bead 411 , and the chambers on both sides are used to position the first pin 412 and the second pin 413 , and may also position the first conductive member 420 and the second conductive member 430 .

[0068] Optionally, the first pin 412 and the second pin 413 may be led out from opposite sides of the lamp bead 411. In this way, the first pin 412 and the second pin 413 are far apart and are not prone to short circuit during use after the indicator light 410 module is assembled.

[0069] The two ends of the first conductive member 420 are in contact with the first pin 412 and the moving contact piece 320 respectively, and the two ends of the second conductive member 430 are in contact with the second pin 413 and the connecting piece 500 respectively, so that when the moving contact piece 320 is in contact with the stationary contact piece 310, the indicator light 410 is energized and the lamp bead 411 is lit. It can be seen that by providing the first conductive member 420 and the second conductive member 430, it is not necessary to directly connect the first pin 412 with the moving contact piece 320 after being led out, and it is not necessary to directly connect the second pin 413 with the connecting piece 500 after being led out, thereby preventing the first pin 412 and the second pin 413 from bending and breaking, and it can also reduce the process of connecting the indicator light module 400 with the switch module 300, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the switch indicator light terminal module.

[0070] Please refer to Figure 3 In a specific embodiment, the first conductive member 420 is configured as a spring. Similarly, the second elastic member can also be a spring. The spring is set in a compressed state so as to always maintain good contact with the components at both ends thereof.

[0071] Please refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, a first positioning portion 440 and a second positioning portion 450 are provided on the side wall of the indicator light cavity 130. The first positioning portion 440 cooperates with the first conductive member 420 to limit the position of the first conductive member 420; the second positioning portion 450 cooperates with the second conductive member 430 to limit the position of the second conductive member 430.

[0072] The first positioning portion 440 can be a groove structure and / or a protrusion structure. For example, when the first conductive member 420 is a spring, the first positioning portion 440 can be a groove structure, and the end of the spring is against the groove structure. The first positioning portion 440 can also be a protrusion structure, and the end of the spring is sleeved on the protrusion structure. The first positioning portion 440 can also be a protrusion structure provided in the groove, and the end of the spring is located in the groove and sleeved on the protrusion structure. It can be seen that the structure of the first positioning portion 440 can be various, and the structure of the first positioning portion 440 cooperating with the first conductive member 420 can also be various.

[0073] Similarly, the structure of the second positioning portion 450 and its cooperation with the second conductive member 430 may refer to the first positioning portion 440 , and will not be described in detail in the embodiment of the present application.

[0074] By adopting the above solution, the first conductive member 420 and the second conductive member 430 are not easily displaced and can always maintain stable contact with the first pin 412 or the second pin 413, and the correspondence between the lighting state of the indicator light 410 and the opening state of the switch module 300 is more reliable.

[0075] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the housing includes a terminal box 140, a switch cover 150 and an indicator light cover 160. The switch cover 150 and the terminal box 140 enclose a switch cavity 120. The switch cover 150 and the indicator light cover 160 enclose an indicator light cavity 130. The switch cover 150 and the indicator light cover 160 are slidingly connected. One end of the pushing component 330 located in the indicator light cavity 130 abuts against the indicator light cover 160. The indicator light cover 160 is pressed to trigger the pushing component 330.

[0076] The terminal box 140, the switch cover 150 and the indicator light cover 160 are all made of insulating materials, for example, plastic parts. The terminal box 140 and the switch cover 150 can be connected by snap-fit ​​connection or screw connection, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present application.

[0077] The switch cavity 120 and the indicator light cavity 130 are both enclosed by two parts, which facilitates the assembly of components in the switch cavity 120 and the indicator light cavity 130 .

[0078] The switch cover 150 and the indicator light cover 160 are slidably connected to each other, so that when the indicator light cover 160 is pressed, the indicator light cover 160 slides relative to the switch cover 150 .

[0079] Please refer to Figure 3 Optionally, a guide column 151 is provided on one side of the switch cover 150 facing the indicator light cover 160 , a guide hole 161 is provided on the indicator light cover 160 , and the guide column 151 passes through the guide hole 161 .

[0080] This connection method can realize a sliding connection between the indicator light cover 160 and the switch cover 150, and when the indicator light cover 160 moves relative to the switch cover 150, the guide hole 161 slides along the guide column 151, thereby providing guidance for the movement of the indicator light cover 160 and preventing the movement direction of the indicator light cover 160 from shifting, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the performance of the switch indicator light terminal module.

[0081] In some other embodiments of the present application, the positions of the guide column 151 and the guide hole 161 can be interchanged, but the matching mode of the two remains unchanged. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adapt the above structure of the present application as needed.

[0082] One end of the push component 330 located in the indicator light cavity 130 abuts against the indicator light cover 160. In this way, the push component 330 does not need to protrude from the indicator light cover 160 to be directly pressed, but is indirectly pressed through the indicator light cover 160. When the indicator light cover 160 is pressed, the indicator light cover 160 can drive the push component 330 to move, thereby triggering the push component 330, so that the push component 330 drives the moving contact piece 320 to contact or move away from the stationary contact piece 310.

[0083] In some other embodiments of the present application, the end of the push component 330 located in the indicator light cavity 130 may not directly abut against the indicator light cover 160, but may indirectly abut against the indicator light cover 160 through other components. Figure 3 As shown, the lamp bead 411 of the indicator light 410 is installed on the inner wall of the indicator light cover 160 , and one end of the pushing component 330 located in the indicator light cavity 130 abuts against the lamp bead 411 , thereby indirectly abutting against the inner wall of the indicator light cover 160 .

[0084] In some embodiments, the indicator light cover 160 is at least partially made of a light-conducting material for conducting the light of the indicator light module 400 to the outside of the indicator light cover 160 .

[0085] By adopting the above solution, the light-guiding material can conduct the light emitted by the indicator light module 400, so that the installation position of the indicator light module 400 in the indicator light cavity 130 is not limited by the light-guiding performance, thereby making the installation of the indicator light module 400 in the indicator light cavity 130 easier.

[0086] Optionally, the portion of the indicator light cover 160 that contacts the lamp bead 411 is made of a light-conducting material, and the other portion is made of a non-light-conducting material. Since the area of ​​the light-conducting portion is small, the light of the indicator light 410 can be more concentratedly transmitted to the outside of the indicator light cover 160.

[0087] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing 100 further includes a terminal cover 170, which is engaged with the terminal box 140 to enclose the terminal cavity 110. The terminal 210 can be installed in the terminal cavity 110 before the terminal cover 170 is closed on the terminal box 140, thereby improving the convenience of installing the terminal 210.

[0088] A first limiting protrusion 800 is disposed on the inner wall of the terminal box 140 , and a second limiting protrusion 900 is disposed on the outer wall of the terminal 210 . The first limiting protrusion 800 is located on a side of the second limiting protrusion 900 close to the terminal cover 170 .

[0089] When assembling the switch indicator terminal module, after the terminal 210 is installed into the terminal cavity 110 from the opening side of the terminal box 140, the second limiting protrusion 900 is blocked by the first limiting protrusion 800, so that the terminal 210 is not easy to escape from the opening of the terminal box 140, which is conducive to further assembling the terminal box 140 and the terminal 210 with other components.

[0090] After the switch terminal 210 indicator light 410 module is assembled, since the opening of the terminal box 140 is closed by the terminal cover 170, the terminal cover 170 mainly serves to limit the position of the terminal 210 in the terminal cavity 110, and the first limiting protrusion 800 and the second limiting protrusion 900 can prevent the terminal 210 from falling out of the terminal cavity 110 when the terminal cover 170 is loose or damaged.

[0091] It can be understood that when the first limiting protrusion 800 and the second limiting protrusion 900 are set, since the first limiting protrusion 800 and the second limiting protrusion 900 partially replace the function of the terminal cover 170, the switch indicator light terminal module may not include the terminal cover 170, thereby simplifying the structure of the switch indicator light terminal module and reducing the volume and weight of the switch indicator light terminal module.

[0092] In other words, when the switch indicator light terminal module includes the terminal cover 170, the first limit protrusion 800 and the second limit protrusion 900 may or may not be set; when the switch indicator light terminal module does not include the terminal cover 170, the switch indicator light terminal module must include the above-mentioned structure of the first limit protrusion 800 and the second limit protrusion 900.

[0093] An embodiment of the present application also provides a power strip, comprising the switch indicator light terminal module in any of the above embodiments.

[0094] In a specific embodiment, a positioning column can be set on the shell 100 of the switch indicator terminal module, and a positioning hole can be set in the shell of the power strip. The positioning column and the positioning hole cooperate to achieve positioning and installation of the switch indicator terminal module in the shell of the power strip.

[0095] The other structures of the switch indicator light terminal module in this embodiment of the present application can refer to the structure of the switch indicator light terminal module in any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0096] Since the power strip in the embodiment of the present application adopts the switch indicator light terminal module in the above-mentioned subject embodiment, the power strip in the embodiment of the present application also simplifies the production process of the power strip, saves production costs, and improves production efficiency.

[0097] In summary, the embodiment of the present application integrates the terminal module 200, the switch module 300 and the indicator light module 400 to form a switch indicator light terminal module. The module has the functions of the terminal module 200, the switch module 300 and the indicator light module 400, which is convenient for production and assembly on a production line, simplifies the production process, saves production costs, and improves production efficiency. The housing 100 can be shared by the terminal module 200, the switch module 300 and the indicator light module 400, which saves the number of parts and further saves costs. In addition, the switch indicator light terminal module has a compact structure, which reduces the space occupied in the power strip housing.

[0098] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, although some embodiments herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not other features, the combination of features of different embodiments is meant to be within the scope of the present application and form different embodiments. For example, in the claims, any one of the claimed embodiments may be used in any combination.

[0099] As described above, the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A switch indicator terminal module, used for a power strip, characterized in that: include: A housing, wherein the housing is provided with a terminal cavity, a switch cavity and an indicator light cavity; A terminal module, comprising a plurality of terminals, each of which is located in the terminal cavity; A switch module, partly disposed in the switch cavity and partly disposed in the terminal cavity, so as to be electrically connected to one of the terminals; and The indicator light module is partially arranged in the indicator light cavity and partially arranged in the switch cavity to be electrically connected with the switch module.

2. The switch indicator light terminal module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch module comprises: A stationary contact piece, partly located in the terminal cavity and in contact with the terminal, and partly located in the switch cavity; A moving contact piece, partly disposed in the switch cavity and in contact with the stationary contact piece, and partly disposed outside the housing and used to connect to a connecting strip in the power strip; and The pushing component is connected to the housing and is at least partially disposed in the switch cavity, and is used to push the moving contact piece to contact the stationary contact piece.

3. The switch indicator light terminal module according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least a portion of the pushing assembly is located in the indicator light cavity.

4. The switch indicator light terminal module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The shell includes a terminal box, a switch cover and an indicator light cover, the switch cover and the terminal box enclose the switch cavity, the switch cover and the indicator light cover enclose the indicator light cavity, the switch cover and the indicator light cover are slidably connected, one end of the pushing component located in the indicator light cavity abuts against the indicator light cover, and the indicator light cover is pressed to trigger the pushing component.

5. The switch indicator light terminal module according to claim 4, characterized in that: A guide post is provided on one side of the switch cover facing the indicator light cover, a guide hole is provided on the indicator light cover, and the guide post passes through the guide hole.

6. The switch indicator light terminal module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The indicator light cover is at least partially made of a light-conducting material, and is used to conduct the light of the indicator light module to the outside of the indicator light cover.

7. The switch indicator light terminal module according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a connecting piece, one end of which is located in the terminal cavity and electrically connected to one of the terminals, and the other end of which is located outside the housing and is used to connect to a connecting strip in the power strip; The connecting piece and the switch module are connected to different terminals.

8. The switch indicator light terminal module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The indicator light module comprises: An indicator light, located in the indicator light cavity, the indicator light comprising a lamp bead, a first pin and a second pin; A first conductive member, one end of which contacts the first pin, and the other end of which contacts the movable contact piece; and The second conductive member has one end in contact with the second pin and the other end in contact with the connecting sheet.

9. The switch indicator light terminal module according to claim 8, characterized in that: A first positioning portion and a second positioning portion are provided on the side wall of the indicator light cavity. The first positioning portion cooperates with the first conductive member to limit the position of the first conductive member; the second positioning portion cooperates with the second conductive member to limit the position of the second conductive member.

10. A power strip, characterized in that: The invention comprises a switch indicator light terminal module as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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