Waterproof socket shell

By designing a detachable upper shell and lower cover structure, and using components such as waterproof cover, waterproof strips and sealing soft rubber, sealing isolation between the socket cavity, wiring cavity and outlet holes is achieved, solving the problem of poor waterproof and dustproof performance of existing sockets, improving safety and convenience of use.

CN222563049UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-04HANGZHOU DONGCHAN TEMPERATURE CONTROL EQUIP CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202420445214.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-08
Publication Date
2025-03-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-08

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Technical Problem

The existing sockets have poor waterproof and dustproof performance, which is prone to short circuits or other safety problems due to dust or moisture.

Method used

A waterproof socket housing is designed, adopting a detachable upper case and lower cover structure to form a sealed socket cavity and wiring cavity respectively, and sealing isolation is achieved through components such as waterproof cover, waterproof strips and sealing soft rubber to ensure the sealing effect of the socket cavity, wiring cavity and outlet hole.

Benefits of technology

It effectively improves the waterproof and dustproof performance of the socket, avoids dust and moisture entering the socket, reduces short circuits and other safety risks, and is convenient for maintenance and installation, improving safety and convenience of use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a waterproof socket housing, and aims to provide a waterproof socket housing beneficial for improving waterproof and dustproof performance, the waterproof socket housing comprises an upper housing and a lower cover, the upper housing and the lower cover are detachably connected and respectively form a sealed socket cavity and a sealed wiring cavity, the socket cavity is arranged at one side of the wiring cavity, and the other side corresponding to the wiring cavity is provided with a wire outlet hole. The upper shell is provided with a plurality of plugging ports corresponding to the socket cavities, the plugging ports are provided with waterproof covers, and the waterproof covers are detachably connected with the plugging ports. The beneficial effect of the utility model is that the waterproof and dustproof performance can be improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field related to socket shells, in particular to a waterproof socket shell. Background Art

[0002] According to different usage scenarios, sockets come in various forms. Among them, the most common are movable multi-hole sockets, which can be used for multiple purposes, saving both space and wiring. Because of its convenience and energy saving, it has been widely welcomed by consumers at home and abroad. It is an electrical device that provides power interfaces for household appliances, and is also a widely used electrical accessory in residential appliances, which is closely related to people's lives.

[0003] The Chinese patent number is CN110233400A, and the announcement date is September 13, 2019. It discloses a power strip that is convenient for storing power cords, including a power strip housing, a cover plate is provided on the top of the power strip housing, a socket is provided on the top surface of the cover plate, a main switch is provided on one side of the socket, a socket is installed in the power strip housing, a plug is clamped inside the socket, a main wiring socket is provided on one side of the socket, a reel is provided on one side of the main wiring socket, the reel is wound around the power cord, one end of the power cord is connected to a power connector, a transmission mechanism is provided at the end of the power strip housing away from the reel, the output end of the transmission mechanism is connected to a mechanical generator, the output end of the mechanical generator is electrically connected to a converter through a wire, the output end of the converter is electrically connected to an output power supply through a wire, and the output end of the output power supply is connected to a branch wiring socket.

[0004] It can be seen from the above patent in combination with its corresponding drawings that the socket is exposed to the outside, and the shell and the cover are not sealed and waterproofed. In the environment we live in, dust is often unavoidable. Dust entering the socket often causes various problems such as short circuit of the socket. When the socket is in use, if water accidentally enters, it may cause damage to the electrical appliances in use and the socket itself, resulting in poor safety performance. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to overcome the disadvantage of poor waterproof and dustproof performance of the socket in the prior art and provides a waterproof socket housing which is beneficial to improving the waterproof and dustproof performance.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A waterproof socket housing comprises an upper shell and a lower cover, wherein the upper shell and the lower cover are detachably connected and respectively constitute a sealed socket cavity and a wiring cavity, wherein the socket cavity is located on one side of the wiring cavity, and a wire outlet hole is provided on the other side corresponding to the wiring cavity, wherein the wire outlet hole is sealed and isolated from the wiring cavity, and a plurality of plug-in ports corresponding to the socket cavity are provided on the upper shell, and a waterproof cover is provided at the plug-in port, and the waterproof cover is detachably connected to the plug-in port.

[0008] The upper shell and the lower cover are detachably connected and respectively constitute a sealed socket cavity and a wiring cavity. The socket cavity is located on one side of the wiring cavity, and a wire outlet hole is provided on the other side corresponding to the wiring cavity. The wire outlet hole and the wiring cavity are sealed and isolated. The upper shell is provided with a plurality of plug-in ports corresponding to the socket cavity, and a waterproof cover is provided at the plug-in port, and the waterproof cover is detachably connected to the plug-in port. In the initial state, the socket cavity and the sealed cavity are both in a sealed state, and the wire outlet hole and the wiring cavity are sealed and isolated. The waterproof cover is covered on the corresponding plug-in port, so that the interior of the entire shell is in a sealed and isolated state when not in use, achieving a waterproof and dustproof effect; when in use, the socket is installed in the sealed socket cavity, and then connected to the cable in the sealed wiring cavity. The cable first passes through the sealed isolation part between the wire outlet hole and the wiring cavity through interference fit, and then comes out through the wire outlet hole, thereby achieving the purpose of improving the waterproof and dustproof performance.

[0009] Preferably, the upper shell includes an upper cover and a side cover, the opening end of the upper cover is detachably connected to one end of the lower cover and corresponds to the socket cavity, the side cover is detachably connected to the other end of the lower cover and corresponds to the wiring cavity, the plug-in port is located on the bottom of the upper cover, and a plurality of plug-in ports are evenly distributed along the length direction of the upper cover, one end of the side cover is sealed to the upper cover, the other end of the side cover and the lower cover are provided with an arc groove, and the outlet hole is formed by the arc groove on the side cover and the arc groove on the lower cover. The side cover facilitates the inspection of the wiring part without disassembling the entire upper shell to expose the socket to the outside, which is conducive to improving safety, and at the same time, one end of the side cover is sealed to the upper cover, which is conducive to preventing external dust or water from entering the socket cavity during inspection and maintenance, thereby ensuring the waterproof and dustproof performance of the socket.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes a waterproof strip 1, which is annular in shape, and a sealing groove 1 matching the waterproof strip 1 is provided on the lower cover, and the waterproof strip 1 can be detachably installed in the sealing groove 1, one end of the waterproof strip 1 is located at the edge of the socket cavity, the upper cover is sealed and connected to one end of the lower cover through one end of the waterproof strip 1, and the other end of the waterproof strip 1 is located at the edge of the wiring cavity, and the side cover is sealed and connected to the other end of the lower cover through the other end of the waterproof strip 1, and a sealing soft glue 1 is fixed to the other end of the waterproof strip 1, and the sealing soft glue 1 is detachably connected to the sealing groove 1, and a sealing soft glue 2 corresponding to the sealing soft glue 1 is detachably connected to the side cover, and the sealing soft glue 1 and the sealing soft glue 2 are both located in corresponding arc grooves, and the wire outlet hole and the wiring cavity are sealed and isolated by the interference fit of the sealing soft glue 1 and the sealing soft glue 2. In the initial state, the sealing soft glue 1 and the sealing soft glue 2 are interference fit so that the wire outlet hole is in a sealed state; after wiring, when the side cover is assembled on the lower cover, the sealing soft glue 1 and the sealing soft glue 2 are respectively located on the upper and lower surfaces of the cable and are interference fit, so that the cable surface is tightly covered by the sealing soft glue 1 and the sealing soft glue 2 respectively, so that the wire outlet hole after wiring can also be in a sealed state, and the structure is simple; the sealing soft glue 1 is fixedly connected to the waterproof strip 1, so that the assembly is in place at one time, and the installation and disassembly are convenient and quick.

[0011] Preferably, a U-shaped groove is provided at one end of the side cover, and a plurality of U-shaped pressure strips are fixed in the U-shaped groove. A U-shaped plug block matching the U-shaped groove is extended outward from the end of the upper cover, and a U-shaped sealing strip is provided on the U-shaped plug block. The U-shaped sealing strip is limited on the U-shaped plug block, and the two ends of the U-shaped sealing strip are respectively fixedly connected with the two sides of the waterproof strip 1. The upper cover is inserted into the U-shaped groove through the U-shaped plug block and the U-shaped sealing strip is pressed by the U-shaped pressure strip to be sealed and connected with the side cover. When the side cover is installed on the lower cover, the upper cover is inserted into the U-shaped groove through the U-shaped plug block to achieve connection with the side cover, and the U-shaped pressure strip acts on the surface of the U-shaped sealing strip to achieve a sealing effect on the connection between the upper cover and the side cover; the U-shaped sealing strip and the sealing soft glue 1 are respectively fixedly connected with the waterproof strip 1 and form an integral body, the manufacturing process is simple, cost saving, and the installation and disassembly are in place at one time, so that the sealing of the socket cavity, the wiring cavity and the outlet hole can be achieved, which is convenient and quick.

[0012] Preferably, one side of the waterproof cover is rotatably connected to the outer side of the bottom of the upper cover, a buckle is fixed to the other side of the waterproof cover corresponding to the upper cover, and a plurality of bayonet holes matching the buckles are provided at the bottom of the upper cover. When the socket is not in use, the waterproof cover seals the plug-in port by matching the buckle with the corresponding bayonet hole, which helps to prevent water and dust from entering the socket, thereby achieving a better waterproof and dustproof effect.

[0013] Preferably, the edge of the waterproof cover is provided with a second sealing groove, a second waterproof strip is provided in the second sealing groove, the second waterproof strip is detachably connected to the second sealing groove, the second waterproof strip is in an annular shape, the edge of the plug-in port is provided with an annular groove matching the second waterproof strip, an annular pressure strip is fixed in the annular groove, the waterproof cover matches the annular groove through the second waterproof strip and the second waterproof strip is pressed and sealed to the corresponding plug-in port through the annular pressure strip. When the waterproof cover is covered on the corresponding plug-in port by flipping, the annular pressure strip squeezes the edge of the second waterproof strip, thereby achieving a sealing effect.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the utility model are: it is beneficial to improve the waterproof and dustproof performance; the side cover is convenient for repairing the wiring part, and there is no need to disassemble the entire upper shell to expose the socket to the outside, which is beneficial to improving safety; at the same time, one end of the side cover is sealed and connected to the upper cover, which is beneficial to prevent external dust or water from entering the socket cavity during maintenance, thereby ensuring the waterproof and dustproof performance of the socket; the structure is simple; the U-shaped sealing strip and the sealing soft rubber are respectively fixedly connected to the waterproof strip and form an integral body, the manufacturing process is simple, the cost is saved, and the installation and disassembly are in place at one time, so the sealing of the socket cavity, the wiring cavity and the outlet hole can be achieved, which is convenient and quick. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 It is the front view of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Sectional view of AA in the middle;

[0019] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of the structure at point B.

[0020] In the figure: 1. upper shell, 2. lower cover, 3. socket cavity, 4. wiring cavity, 5. wire outlet hole, 6. plug-in port, 7. upper cover, 8. side cover, 9. arc groove, 10. waterproof strip 1, 11. sealing groove 1, 12. sealing soft glue 1, 13. sealing soft glue 2, 14. U-shaped groove, 15. U-shaped pressure strip, 16. U-shaped plug, 17. U-shaped sealing strip, 18. buckle, 19. bayonet, 20. sealing groove 2, 21. waterproof strip 2, 22. annular groove, 23. annular pressure strip, 24. waterproof cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0022] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the described embodiment, a waterproof socket housing is provided, which is a waterproof socket housing, characterized in that it includes an upper shell 1 and a lower cover 2, the upper shell 1 and the lower cover 2 are detachably connected and respectively constitute a sealed socket cavity 3 and a wiring cavity 4, the socket cavity 3 is located on one side of the wiring cavity 4, and a wire outlet hole 5 is provided on the other side corresponding to the wiring cavity 4, the wire outlet hole 5 is sealed and isolated from the wiring cavity 4, and a plurality of plug-in ports 6 corresponding to the socket cavity 3 are provided on the upper shell 1, and a waterproof cover 24 is provided at the plug-in port 6, and the waterproof cover 24 is detachably connected to the plug-in port 6.

[0023] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the upper shell 1 includes an upper cover 7 and a side cover 8. The open end of the upper cover 7 is detachably connected to one end of the lower cover 2 and corresponds to the socket cavity 3. The side cover 8 is detachably connected to the other end of the lower cover 2 and corresponds to the wiring cavity 4. The plug-in port 6 is located on the bottom of the upper cover 7. Several plug-in ports 6 are evenly distributed along the length direction of the upper cover 7. One end of the side cover 8 is sealed with the upper cover 7. The other end of the side cover 8 and the lower cover 2 are both provided with an arc groove 9. The wire outlet hole 5 is jointly constituted by the arc groove 9 on the side cover 8 and the arc groove 9 on the lower cover 2.

[0024] like Figure 2 As shown, it also includes a waterproof strip 10, which is annular in shape. A sealing groove 11 matching the waterproof strip 10 is provided on the lower cover 2, and the waterproof strip 10 is detachably installed in the sealing groove 11. One end of the waterproof strip 10 is located at the edge of the socket cavity 3, and the upper cover 7 is sealed and connected to one end of the lower cover 2 through one end of the waterproof strip 10, and the other end of the waterproof strip 10 is located at the edge of the wiring cavity 4. The side cover 8 is sealed and connected to the other end of the lower cover 2 through the other end of the waterproof strip 10, and a sealing soft glue 12 is fixed on the other end of the waterproof strip 10. The sealing soft glue 12 is detachably connected to the sealing groove 11, and a sealing soft glue 2 13 corresponding to the sealing soft glue 12 is detachably connected to the side cover 8. The sealing soft glue 12 and the sealing soft glue 2 13 are both located in the corresponding arc groove 9, and the outlet hole 5 and the wiring cavity 4 are sealed and isolated by the interference fit of the sealing soft glue 12 and the sealing soft glue 2 13.

[0025] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, a U-shaped groove 14 is provided at one end of the side cover 8, and a plurality of U-shaped pressure strips 15 are fixed in the U-shaped groove 14. A U-shaped plug 16 matching the U-shaped groove 14 is extended outward from the end of the upper cover 7. A U-shaped sealing strip 17 is provided on the U-shaped plug 16. The U-shaped sealing strip 17 is limited on the U-shaped plug 16. The two ends of the U-shaped sealing strip 17 are respectively fixedly connected to the two sides of the waterproof strip 10. The upper cover 7 is inserted into the U-shaped groove 14 through the U-shaped plug 16 and the U-shaped pressure strip 15 presses the U-shaped sealing strip 17 to be sealed and connected to the side cover 8.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, one side of the waterproof cover 24 is rotatably connected to the outer side of the bottom of the upper cover 7, and a buckle 18 is fixed to the other side of the waterproof cover 24, and a plurality of buckles 19 are provided at the bottom of the upper cover 7, which match the buckles 18 one by one. The edge of the waterproof cover 24 is provided with a sealing groove 20, and a waterproof strip 21 is provided in the sealing groove 20. The waterproof strip 21 is detachably connected to the sealing groove 20, and the shape of the waterproof strip 21 is annular. The edge of the plug-in port 6 is provided with an annular groove 22 matching the waterproof strip 21, and an annular pressure strip 23 is fixed in the annular groove 22. The waterproof cover 24 matches the annular groove 22 through the waterproof strip 21, and the waterproof strip 21 is pressed and sealed to the corresponding plug-in port 6 through the annular pressure strip 23.

[0027] The waterproof strip 10, the U-shaped sealing strip 17, the sealing soft glue 12 and the sealing soft glue 2 13 are all made of the same soft glue material by injection molding to form an integrated structure; when the socket is not in use, the waterproof cover 24 is closed on the corresponding plug-in port 6 by flipping the cover, and the annular pressure strip 23 squeezes the edge of the waterproof strip 21. At the same time, the waterproof cover 24 is matched with the corresponding bayonet 19 through the buckle 18 to seal the plug-in port 6, which is beneficial to prevent water and dust from entering the socket, thereby achieving a better waterproof and dustproof effect.

[0028] In the unwired state, the sealing soft glue 12 and the sealing soft glue 2 13 are interference fit so that the outlet hole 5 is in a sealed state; when in use, open the upper cover 7, install the socket in the socket cavity 3, and then tighten the upper cover 7 to cover one end of the lower cover 2 by bolts, the upper cover 7 and the lower cover 2 are sealed and connected through one end of the waterproof strip 10, and then the cables are connected in the wiring cavity 4. After the wiring, the side cover 8 is assembled on the lower cover 2 and is tightened by bolts to be sealed and connected to the other end of the lower cover 2 through the other end of the waterproof strip 10. The sealing soft glue 12 and the sealing soft glue 2 13 are respectively located on the upper and lower surfaces of the cable and are interference fit. The U-shaped sealing strip 17 and the sealing soft glue 12 are respectively fixedly connected with the waterproof strip 10 to form an integral body. The manufacturing process is simple, cost-saving, and the installation and disassembly are in place at one time to achieve the sealing of the socket cavity 3, the wiring cavity 4 and the outlet hole 5, which is convenient and quick.

Claims

1. A waterproof socket housing, characterized in that: The invention comprises an upper shell (1) and a lower cover (2), wherein the upper shell (1) and the lower cover (2) are detachably connected and respectively form a socket cavity (3) and a wiring cavity (4) which are both sealed, wherein the socket cavity (3) is located on one side of the wiring cavity (4), and a wire outlet hole (5) is provided on the other side corresponding to the wiring cavity (4), and the wire outlet hole (5) is sealed and isolated from the wiring cavity (4); the upper shell (1) is provided with a plurality of plug-in ports (6) corresponding to the socket cavity (3), and a waterproof cover (24) is provided at the plug-in port (6), and the waterproof cover (24) is detachably connected to the plug-in port (6); the upper shell (1) comprises an upper cover (7) and a side cover (8), the opening end of the upper cover (7) is detachably connected to one end of the lower cover (2) and corresponds to the socket cavity (3), the side cover (8) is detachably connected to the other end of the lower cover (2) and corresponds to the wiring cavity (4), the plug-in port (6) is located on the bottom of the upper cover (7), and a plurality of plug-in ports (6) are evenly distributed along the length direction of the upper cover (7), one end of the side cover (8) is sealed and connected to the upper cover (7), the other end of the side cover (8) and the lower cover (2) are both provided with an arc groove (9), and the outlet hole (5) is formed by the arc groove (9) on the side cover (8) and the arc groove (9) on the lower cover (2).

2. A waterproof socket housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper cover (7) further comprises a waterproof strip (10), wherein the waterproof strip (10) is annular in shape, and the lower cover (2) is provided with a sealing groove (11) matching the waterproof strip (10). The waterproof strip (10) is detachably installed in the sealing groove (11), and one end of the waterproof strip (10) is located at the edge of the socket cavity (3). The upper cover (7) is sealedly connected to one end of the lower cover (2) through one end of the waterproof strip (10), and the other end of the waterproof strip (10) is located at the edge of the wiring cavity (4). The side cover (8) is sealed by the other end of the waterproof strip (10). One end is sealed and connected to the other end of the lower cover (2); a sealing soft glue 1 (12) is fixed to the other end of the waterproof strip 1 (10); the sealing soft glue 1 (12) is detachably connected to the sealing groove 1 (11); a sealing soft glue 2 (13) corresponding to the sealing soft glue 1 (12) is detachably connected to the side cover (8); the sealing soft glue 1 (12) and the sealing soft glue 2 (13) are both located in the corresponding arc groove (9); the outlet hole (5) and the wiring cavity (4) are sealed and isolated by the interference fit of the sealing soft glue 1 (12) and the sealing soft glue 2 (13).

3. A waterproof socket housing according to claim 2, characterized in that: A U-shaped groove (14) is provided at one end of the side cover (8), and a plurality of U-shaped pressure strips (15) are fixed in the U-shaped groove (14). A U-shaped plug (16) matching the U-shaped groove (14) is extended outward from the end of the upper cover (7), and a U-shaped sealing strip (17) is provided on the U-shaped plug (16). The U-shaped sealing strip (17) is limited on the U-shaped plug (16), and the two ends of the U-shaped sealing strip (17) are respectively fixedly connected to the two sides of the waterproof strip (10). The upper cover (7) is inserted into the U-shaped groove (14) through the U-shaped plug (16) and the U-shaped pressure strip (15) is pressed against the U-shaped sealing strip (17) to be sealed and connected to the side cover (8).

4. A waterproof socket housing according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: One side of the waterproof cover (24) is rotatably connected to the outer side of the bottom of the upper cover (7), and a buckle (18) is fixed to the other side of the waterproof cover (24) corresponding to the waterproof cover. The bottom of the upper cover (7) is provided with a plurality of bayonet holes (19) that match the buckles (18) one by one.

5. A waterproof socket housing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The edge of the waterproof cover (24) is provided with a second sealing groove (20), a second waterproof strip (21) is provided in the second sealing groove (20), the second waterproof strip (21) is detachably connected to the second sealing groove (20), the second waterproof strip (21) is in the shape of a ring, the edge of the plug-in port (6) is provided with an annular groove (22) matching the second waterproof strip (21), an annular pressure strip (23) is fixed in the annular groove (22), the waterproof cover (24) matches the annular groove (22) through the second waterproof strip (21) and the second waterproof strip (21) is pressed and sealed to the corresponding plug-in port (6) through the annular pressure strip (23).

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