Power track and track socket

Abstract

The utility model relates to a power supply track. The power supply track comprises a track upper shell; the lower rail shell is arranged opposite to the upper rail shell and is connected with the upper rail shell to form a cavity; the current carrying assembly is arranged on the track lower shell, the track lower shell is provided with a first supporting column on one side of the cavity, the first supporting column protrudes towards the direction close to the track upper shell, the track lower shell is provided with a second supporting column on the other side of the cavity, and the second supporting column protrudes towards the direction close to the track upper shell. The second supporting column protrudes towards the direction close to the rail upper shell, the first supporting column and the second supporting column extend in the length direction of the rail lower shell, and the first supporting column and the second supporting column abut against the rail upper shell.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of sockets, and more particularly to a power rail and a rail socket. Background Art

[0002] As people's quality of life improves, they use more and more electrical appliances, and the demand for more wall sockets is also increasing. Since the number of ordinary wall sockets is often insufficient, and installing too many wall sockets will affect the appearance, track sockets came into being.

[0003] The track socket includes an adapter and a long power track. The power track is a solution composed of a shell component (track upper shell) and a current-carrying component (including the track lower shell). It is the main power supply in the track socket system and is used to provide support for the tap unit (adapter) to obtain power. The power track is installed in places such as walls. The power track includes a shell and multiple busbars arranged in the shell. The multiple busbars include an L-pole busbar, an N-pole busbar, and an E-pole busbar. The L-pole busbar is used to connect to the live wire, the N-pole busbar is used to connect to the neutral wire, and the E-pole busbar is used to connect to the ground wire.

[0004] Currently, the majority of rail socket products on the market feature a single-piece housing and main body. This monolithic structure limits product platform scalability, requiring production lines to be changed for different lengths and appearances. This prevents modular production, increasing both material and assembly steps, ultimately leading to increased costs. Furthermore, the monolithic structure's platform is not scalable and cannot be expanded. Consequently, the production efficiency of structural components for these products is low, hindering product diversification.

[0005] To build rail current-carrying component modules, reduce manufacturing costs, enhance product diversification, enhance product layout, and expand common platforms, reduce platform materials, minimize assembly steps, and lower costs, achieving modularization and facilitating subsequent platform expansion, a split power rail has been developed. This structure eliminates certain integrated rail components by utilizing a split assembly method for the upper and lower shells of the power rail. However, when inserting an adapter into the slot of the rail's upper shell, the two sides of the slot will deform due to the downward pressure of the adapter.

[0006] To address this problem, it is necessary to develop a power rail and a rail socket that can improve the strength of the rail upper shell and prevent both sides of the slot opening of the rail upper shell from being deformed when the adapter is inserted into the slot of the rail upper shell. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of the present disclosure is to overcome the above-mentioned and / or other problems in the prior art. It provides a power rail and a rail socket with a split structure, which are respectively abutted against the rail upper shell by a first support column and a second support column, thereby improving the strength of the rail upper shell. When the adapter is inserted into the slot of the rail upper shell, the two sides of the slot opening of the rail upper shell will not be deformed.

[0008] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a power rail (10) is provided, characterized in that it includes: a rail upper shell (100); and a rail lower shell (210) arranged opposite to the rail upper shell (100) and connected to the rail upper shell (100) to form a chamber (230); and a current-carrying component (200), wherein the current-carrying component (200) is arranged on the rail lower shell (210), and the rail lower shell (210) has a first support column (217) on one side of the chamber (230), and the first support column (217) is provided on the rail lower shell (210). The support column (217) protrudes toward the direction close to the track upper shell (100), and the track lower shell (210) has a second support column (218) on the other side of the chamber (230), and the second support column (218) protrudes toward the direction close to the track upper shell (100). The first support column (217) and the second support column (218) extend along the length direction of the track lower shell (210), and the first support column (217) and the second support column (218) respectively abut against the track upper shell (100). According to the above-mentioned power rail, the strength of the track upper shell can be improved by the first support column and the second support column respectively abutting against the track upper shell. When the adapter is inserted into the slot of the track upper shell, the two sides of the slot opening of the track upper shell will not be deformed.

[0009] Optionally, the track upper shell (100) has a first wall portion (101) on one side of the chamber (230) and at a position further away from the chamber (230) than the first support column (217), and the first wall portion (101) protrudes in a direction close to the track lower shell (210), and the track upper shell (100) has a second wall portion (102) on the other side of the chamber (230) and at a position further away from the chamber (230) than the second support column (218), and the first wall portion (101) protrudes in a direction close to the track lower shell (210). The first wall portion (101) and the second wall portion (102) protrude in a direction close to the track lower shell (210), the first wall portion (101) and the second wall portion (102) extend respectively along the length direction of the track upper shell (100), the track lower shell (210) has a third wall portion (211) between the first support column (217) and the first wall portion (101), the third wall portion (211) protrudes in a direction close to the track upper shell (100), and the track lower shell (210) is provided with a third wall portion (211) between the first support column (217) and the first wall portion (101). A fourth wall portion (212) is provided between the support column (218) and the second wall portion (102), and the fourth wall portion (212) protrudes toward the direction close to the track upper shell (100). The third wall portion (211) and the fourth wall portion (212) extend along the length direction of the track lower shell (210), respectively. A first protrusion (213) is formed on either the first wall portion (101) or the third wall portion (211). A first card slot (103) is formed on the other of the wall portions (211), the first protrusion (213) and the first card slot (103) are opposite to and clamped together, a second protrusion (214) is formed on any one of the second wall portion (102) and the fourth wall portion (212), a second card slot (104) is formed on the other of the second wall portion (102) and the fourth wall portion (212), the second protrusion (214) and the second card slot (104) are opposite to and clamped together.

[0010] Optionally, a first connecting portion (221) is provided between the first support column (217) and the third wall portion (211), and the first support column (217) and the third wall portion (211) are connected via the first connecting portion (221); and a second connecting portion (222) is provided between the second support column (218) and the fourth wall portion (212), and the second support column (218) and the fourth wall portion (212) are connected via the second connecting portion (222).

[0011] Optionally, the first protrusion (213) and the second protrusion (214) protrude in opposite directions.

[0012] Optionally, the first protrusion (213) and the second protrusion (214) have ends with T-shaped cross-sections, and the first clamping groove (103) and the second clamping groove (104) respectively have ends protruding in a direction away from the track lower shell (210).

[0013] Optionally, the first support column (217) has a third slot (225) extending along the length direction of the track lower shell (210), the second support column (218) has a fourth slot (226) extending along the length direction of the track lower shell (210), the track lower shell (210) is formed of a plastic material, and the current-carrying component (200) has a conductor, which extends along the length direction of the track lower shell (210) and is arranged in the third slot (225) or the fourth slot (226).

[0014] Optionally, the power rail (10) further comprises: a rail end cover (300), the rail end cover (300) being mounted on one end of the current-carrying assembly (200); and a rail tail cover (400), the rail tail cover (400) being mounted on the other end of the current-carrying assembly (200); the rail end cover (300) having a wiring module assembly (310), the wiring module assembly (310) being used to electrically connect to a live wire, a neutral wire, and a ground wire; the conductor comprising a first conductive bar (231), the first conductive bar (231) being electrically connected to the live wire via the wiring module assembly (310); and a second conductive bar (232), the second conductive bar (232) being electrically connected to the neutral wire via the wiring module assembly (310).

[0015] Optionally, the current-carrying assembly (200) includes a ground connection plate assembly (240), which is arranged in the chamber (230) in an extending direction along the length of the track lower shell (210) and is electrically connected to the ground wire through the wiring module assembly (310).

[0016] Optionally, the track lower shell (210) has a seventh wall portion (223) and an eighth wall portion (224), and the seventh wall portion (223) and the eighth wall portion (224) respectively extend along the length direction of the track lower shell (210), the seventh wall portion (223) is located between the ground electrode connecting plate assembly (240) and the first conductive bar (231), and the eighth wall portion (224) is located between the ground electrode connecting plate assembly (240) and the second conductive bar (232).

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a track socket is provided, characterized in that it includes the power track (10) as described in the above embodiment; and an adapter (500), wherein the adapter (500) has an adapter body (501), an insertion plate (502) for contacting a conductor, and a grounding pin (503) for contacting a grounding connection plate assembly (240), wherein the track upper shell (100) has an upper shell plugging surface (107) along the length direction of the track upper shell (100), and a slot (110) extending along the length direction of the track upper shell (100) and communicating with the chamber (230) is formed on the upper shell plugging surface, wherein the insertion plate (502) and the grounding pin (503) are respectively inserted into the slot (110). According to the above track socket, the strength of the track upper shell can be improved by the first support column and the second support column respectively contacting the track upper shell, and when the adapter is inserted into the slot of the track upper shell, both sides of the slot opening of the track upper shell will not be deformed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present disclosure, they are used to explain the present disclosure and do not constitute a limitation of the present disclosure. In the accompanying drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a power rail according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 2 shows a perspective assembly diagram of a power rail according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 3 shows a cross-sectional view of a power rail according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 4 A perspective view of a rail upper housing of a power rail according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0023] Figure 5 shows a cross-sectional view of a rail upper housing of a power rail according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 6 shows a cross-sectional view of a track lower housing and a current-carrying assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 7 A perspective view of a rail lower housing of a power rail according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0026] Figure 8 shows a cross-sectional view of a rail lower housing of a power rail according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 9 A diagram showing a state where the adapter of the track socket according to the present disclosure is not inserted into the track;

[0028] Figure 10 A diagram showing a state where the adapter of the track socket according to the present disclosure is inserted into the track and the power is turned off;

[0029] Figure 11 A diagram showing a state where the adapter of the track socket according to the present disclosure is inserted into the track and powered on;

[0030] Figure 12 A perspective view of an adapter for a track socket according to the present disclosure is shown.

[0031] Label Description

[0032] 10 power rails

[0033] 100 track upper shell

[0034] 101 First Wall

[0035] 102 Second wall

[0036] 110 slots

[0037] 103 First card slot

[0038] 104 Second card slot

[0039] 105 first side wall

[0040] 106 Second side wall

[0041] 107 Upper shell mating surface

[0042] 200 Current-Carrying Components

[0043] 210 track lower shell

[0044] 211 Third Wall

[0045] 212 Fourth Wall

[0046] 213 First Bump

[0047] 214 Second Bump

[0048] 215 The third bulge

[0049] 216 The Fourth Bump

[0050] 217 First Support Pillar

[0051] 218 Second Support Pillar

[0052] 219 Fifth Bump

[0053] 220 Sixth Bump

[0054] 221 First connection

[0055] 222 Second connection

[0056] 223 Seventh Wall

[0057] 224 Eighth Wall

[0058] 225 Third card slot

[0059] 226 Fourth Card Slot

[0060] 230 Chamber

[0061] 231 First Conductive Strip

[0062] 232 Second conductive strip

[0063] 240 ground connection piece assembly

[0064] 300 Track End Cap

[0065] 310 Junction Module Assembly

[0066] 320 junction box cover

[0067] 400 track tail cap

[0068] 500 adapter

[0069] 501 Adapter body

[0070] 502 Insert Board

[0071] 503 ground pin

[0072] 504 Adapter Lock

[0073] 505 adapter mating surface DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0074] The specific embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below. It should be noted that in the specific description of these embodiments, in order to provide a concise description, this specification cannot provide a detailed description of all the features of the actual embodiments. It should be understood that in the actual implementation of any embodiment, just as in the process of any engineering project or design project, in order to achieve the specific goals of the developer and to meet system-related or business-related restrictions, various specific decisions are often made, and this will also change from one embodiment to another. In addition, it is also understandable that although the efforts made in this development process may be complex and lengthy, for ordinary technicians in the field related to the content of this disclosure, some changes in design, manufacturing or production based on the technical content disclosed in this disclosure are just conventional technical means and should not be understood as the content of this disclosure being insufficient.

[0075] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in the claims and description should have the usual meaning understood by people with ordinary skills in the technical field to which the present disclosure belongs. The words "first", "second" and similar words used in the patent application description and claims of this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Words such as "one" or "a" do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the existence of at least one. Words such as "include" or "comprising" mean that the elements or objects appearing before "include" or "comprising" cover the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprising" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. Words such as "connect", "couple" or "connected" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, nor are they limited to direct or indirect connections.

[0076] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, all embodiments and preferred embodiments mentioned herein can be combined with each other to form new technical solutions. In the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, all technical features and preferred features mentioned herein can be combined with each other to form new technical solutions.

[0077] In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "and / or" is simply a description of the association relationship between associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, "a and / or b" can represent three situations: a exists alone, a and b exist simultaneously, and b exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0078] The power rail and rail socket provided according to some embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0079] The present disclosure proposes a power rail, which includes: a rail upper shell; a rail lower shell arranged opposite to the rail upper shell and connected to the rail upper shell to form a cavity; and a current-carrying component, which is arranged on the rail lower shell, the rail lower shell has a first support column on one side of the cavity, the first support column protruding toward the rail upper shell, the rail lower shell has a second support column on the other side of the cavity, the second support column protruding toward the rail upper shell, the first support column and the second support column extend along the length direction of the rail lower shell, and the first support column and the second support column respectively abut against the rail upper shell. According to the above-mentioned power rail, the strength of the rail upper shell can be improved by the first support column and the second support column respectively abutting against the rail upper shell, and when the adapter is inserted into the slot of the rail upper shell, the two sides of the slot opening of the rail upper shell will not be deformed.

[0080] See also Figures 1 to 2 , Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a power rail according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 2 A perspective assembly diagram of a power rail according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown.

[0081] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, the power rail 10 of this embodiment includes: a rail upper shell 100, a rail lower shell 210, a current-carrying component 200, a rail end cover 300, and a rail tail cover 400. The rail upper shell 100, the rail lower shell 210, and the current-carrying component 200 constitute the main body of the power rail 10. The rail end cover 300 is installed at one end of the rail upper shell 100 and the current-carrying component 200, i.e. Figure 1 、 Figure 2 The track end cover 300 is located at the right end of the track and has a chamber 230. The track end cover 300 includes a wiring module assembly 310, which is disposed in the chamber 230 and is used to connect to the live wire, neutral wire, and ground wire; and a junction box cover 320, which is disposed above the wiring module assembly 310 to protect the wiring module assembly 310.

[0082] The track tail cover 400 is installed at the other end of the track upper shell 100 and the track lower shell 210. Figure 1 、 Figure 2 The left end of the .

[0083] See also Figure 3 , Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a power rail according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown.

[0084] like Figure 3As shown, the current-carrying component 200 has a track lower shell 210, which is made of non-metallic materials such as PC (polycarbonate) or insulating materials such as plastic materials. The track lower shell 210 is arranged opposite to the track upper shell 100 and is inserted into the track upper shell 100 through a slot structure, thereby realizing the mutual connection between the track lower shell 210 and the track upper shell 100, and forming a chamber 230 between the track lower shell 210 and the track upper shell 100. The chamber 230 is used to accommodate components such as conductors and ground connection plate components.

[0085] Then, after installing the rail end cover 300 and the rail tail cover 400 on both sides of the rail lower shell 210 and the rail upper shell 100, they are fixed with screws to form the entire outer shell of the power rail.

[0086] The chamber 230 is sealed by the track upper shell 100 , the track lower shell 210 , the track end cover 300 , and the track tail cover 400 .

[0087] See also Figures 4 and 5 , Figure 4 A perspective view of a rail upper housing of a power rail according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown; Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of a rail upper housing of a power rail according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown.

[0088] like Figure 4 As shown, the upper housing 100 has an upper housing mating surface 107, or the outer surface of the upper housing 100, on the front side and along its length. This upper housing mating surface 107 serves as a decorative surface for the power rail 10. A slot 110 is formed on the upper housing mating surface 107 and extends along the length of the upper housing 100. This slot 110 communicates with the cavity 230 and is used to insert the insertion plate 502, ground pin 503, and adapter locking member 504 of the adapter 500, which will be described later.

[0089] like Figure 3 、 Figure 5 As shown, on the back side of the upper shell insertion surface 107, that is, the inner surface of the track upper shell 100, the track upper shell 100 is on one side of the chamber 230 (that is, Figure 3 、 Figure 5 The left side of the figure has a first wall portion 101, which faces the direction close to the lower rail shell 210 (i.e. Figure 3 、 Figure 5 Track housing 100 on the other side of the chamber 230 (ie Figure 3 、 Figure 5 The right side of the second wall portion 102 is provided with a second wall portion 102, which faces the direction close to the lower rail shell 210 (i.e. Figure 3 、 Figure 5The first wall portion 101 and the second wall portion 102 protrude along the length direction of the track upper shell 100, respectively, approximately perpendicular to the upper shell insertion surface 107.

[0090] A first slot 103 is formed on the first wall portion 101 of the track upper shell 100 . The first slot 103 opens to one side (right side in the figure) of the track lower shell 210 and extends along the length direction of the track upper shell 100 substantially parallel to the upper shell insertion surface 107 .

[0091] A second slot 104 is formed on the second wall portion 102 of the track upper shell 100 . The second slot 104 opens to one side (left side in the figure) of the track lower shell 210 and extends along the length direction of the track upper shell 100 substantially parallel to the upper shell insertion surface 107 .

[0092] In addition, on the back of the upper shell insertion surface 107, the rail upper shell 100 is Figure 3 、 Figure 5 The left end portion of the track has a first side wall 105, which faces the direction close to the track lower shell 210 (i.e. Figure 3 、 Figure 5 protrudes below the center; at the other end (i.e. Figure 3 、 Figure 5 The right end portion of the second side wall 106 is provided, and the second side wall 106 faces the direction close to the track lower shell 210 (i.e. Figure 3 、 Figure 5 The first side wall 105 and the second side wall 106 are respectively substantially perpendicular to the upper shell insertion surface 107 and extend along the length direction of the track upper shell 100.

[0093] See also Figures 6 to 8 , Figure 6 shows a cross-sectional view of a track lower housing and a current-carrying assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 7 A perspective view of a rail lower housing of a power rail according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown; Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of a rail lower housing of a power rail according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown.

[0094] like Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the track lower shell 210 is on one side of the chamber 230 (ie Figure 6 、 Figure 8 The left side of the third wall portion 211 is provided, and the third wall portion 211 is oriented toward the direction close to the rail upper shell 100 (i.e. Figure 6 、 Figure 8 The track lower shell 210 protrudes on the other side of the chamber 230 (ie Figure 6 、 Figure 8The right side of the figure has a fourth wall portion 212, which faces the direction close to the rail upper shell 100 (i.e. Figure 6 、 Figure 8 The third wall portion 211 and the fourth wall portion 212 protrude from the upper shell insertion surface 107 and extend along the length direction of the track lower shell 210 approximately perpendicularly.

[0095] A first protrusion 213 is formed on the third wall portion 211. The first protrusion 213 extends toward one side of the rail lower shell 210 ( Figure 8 The left side of the track protrudes and extends along the length direction of the track lower shell 210 substantially parallel to the upper shell insertion surface 107.

[0096] The first protrusion 213 is opposite to the first locking groove 103 , and the first protrusion 213 is inserted into the first locking groove 103 along the length direction of the rail lower shell 210 for locking.

[0097] Similarly, a second protrusion 214 is formed on the fourth wall 212, and the second protrusion 214 extends toward the other side ( Figure 8 The right side of the track protrudes and extends along the length direction of the track lower shell 210 substantially parallel to the upper shell insertion surface 107.

[0098] The second protrusion 214 is opposite to the second slot 104 , and the second protrusion 214 is inserted into the second slot 104 along the length direction of the rail lower shell 210 for locking.

[0099] In the present invention, a first protrusion 213 is formed on the third wall portion 211, a first latching groove 103 is formed on the first wall portion 101, and the first protrusion 213 and the first latching groove 103 are opposite and engaged with each other. A second protrusion 214 is formed on the fourth wall portion 212, and a second latching groove 104 is formed on the second wall portion 102, and the second protrusion 214 and the second latching groove 104 are opposite and engaged with each other. When the track upper shell 100 needs to be installed on the track lower shell 210, the first protrusion 213 and the second protrusion 214 of the track lower shell 210 can be inserted from one end of the track upper shell 100 into the first latching groove 103 and the second latching groove 104 of the track upper shell 100 along the length direction of the track upper shell 100 to achieve assembly.

[0100] However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Alternatively, a first protrusion 213 may be formed on the first wall portion 101, a first latching groove 103 may be formed on the third wall portion 211, the first protrusion 213 and the first latching groove 103 being opposite and engaged with each other, a second protrusion 214 may be formed on the second wall portion 102, and a second latching groove 104 may be formed on the fourth wall portion 212, the second protrusion 214 and the second latching groove 104 being opposite and engaged with each other. When the upper rail housing 100 is to be mounted on the lower rail housing 210, the first protrusion 213 and the second protrusion 214 may be aligned with the first latching groove 103 and the second latching groove 104, and then the first protrusion 213 and the second latching groove 104 of the upper rail housing 100 may be inserted from one end of the lower rail housing 210 into the first latching groove 103 and the second latching groove 104 of the lower rail housing 210, respectively, along the length direction of the lower rail housing 210.

[0101] The track lower shell 210 is on one side of the chamber 230 (ie Figure 8 The left side of the figure has a first support column 217, which faces the direction close to the rail upper shell 100 (i.e. Figure 8 The upper part of the figure is prominent.

[0102] The track lower shell 210 is on the other side of the chamber 230 (ie Figure 8 The right side of the figure has a second support column 218, which is oriented toward the direction close to the upper housing 100 of the track (i.e. Figure 8 The upper part of the figure is prominent.

[0103] The first support column 217 and the second support column 218 extend along the length direction of the rail lower shell 210 .

[0104] The first support column 217 has a third protrusion 215 , and the second support column 218 has a fourth protrusion 216 . The third protrusion 215 and the fourth protrusion 216 respectively abut against the inner surface of the rail upper shell 100 .

[0105] The first support column 217 and the third wall portion 211 are connected via a first connecting portion 221. For example, if the first support column 217, the third wall portion 211, and the first connecting portion 221 are formed of metal materials, the first support column 217 and the third wall portion 211 can be respectively connected to the first connecting portion 221 by welding. The second support column 218 and the fourth wall portion 212 are connected via a second connecting portion 222. For example, if the second support column 218, the fourth wall portion 212, and the second connecting portion 222 are formed of metal materials, the second support column 218 and the fourth wall portion 212 can be respectively connected to the second connecting portion 222 by welding.

[0106] In addition, the first support column 217 , the third wall portion 211 , and the first connecting portion 221 may be integrally formed, and the second support column 218 , the fourth wall portion 212 , and the second connecting portion 222 may also be integrally formed.

[0107] According to the power rail, the upper rail shell and the lower rail shell are connected to each other by means of a slot structure, so that the power rail can be easily assembled and disassembled, saving assembly and disassembly time, improving production efficiency and reducing costs.

[0108] Since the first support column 217 and the second support column 218 are respectively in contact with the inner surface of the track upper shell 100, the strength of the track upper shell can be improved. When the adapter is inserted into the slot of the track upper shell, the two sides of the slot opening of the track upper shell will not be deformed, and the upper shell plug-in surface 107 of the track upper shell 100 can be firmly supported, so that the upper shell plug-in surface 107 of the track upper shell 100 can maintain flatness and is not easily deformed.

[0109] In addition, the first support column 217 and the third wall portion 211 are connected by the first connecting portion 221, and the second support column 218 and the fourth wall portion 212 are integrally connected by the second connecting portion 222. Therefore, the upper shell plug-in surface 107 of the track upper shell 100 can be more firmly supported, and the upper shell plug-in surface 107 of the track upper shell 100 can maintain flatness and be less likely to deform. In the present utility model, the first protrusion 213 is arranged on the right side of the first card slot 103, and the second protrusion 214 is arranged on the left side of the second card slot 104. The first protrusion 213 protrudes to the left, and the second protrusion 214 protrudes to the right. The first card slot 103 is open to the right, and the second card slot 104 is open to the left.

[0110] However, it is not limited to this. It can also be that the first protrusion 213 is arranged on the left side of the first card slot 103, and the second protrusion 214 is arranged on the right side of the second card slot 104, and the first protrusion 213 protrudes toward the right side, and the second protrusion 214 protrudes toward the left side, the first card slot 103 opens to the left side, and the second card slot 104 opens to the right side.

[0111] The first protrusion 213 and the second protrusion 214 may protrude in opposite directions.

[0112] In the present invention, the first protrusion 213 and the second protrusion 214 may have ends with T-shaped cross-sections, and the first clamping groove 103 and the second clamping groove 104 may respectively have ends protruding toward the upper shell insertion surface 107 .

[0113] However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Alternatively, the first protrusion 213 and the second protrusion 214 may have ends with circular cross-sections, and the first slot 103 and the second slot 104 may respectively have circular slot cross-sections matching the first protrusion 213 and the second protrusion 214 .

[0114] like Figure 8 As shown, the third wall portion 211 also has a side facing the track lower shell 210 ( Figure 8 The left side of the track) protrudes and extends along the length direction of the lower shell 210 of the track, and the fourth wall portion 212 also has a fifth protrusion 219 extending to the other side of the lower shell 210 ( Figure 8 The sixth protrusion 220 protrudes (on the right side in the figure) and extends along the length of the lower rail shell 210. The fifth protrusion 219 abuts the lower end of the first wall portion 101, and the sixth protrusion 220 abuts the lower end of the second wall portion 102. The abutment of the fifth protrusion 219 with the lower end of the first wall portion 101 and the abutment of the sixth protrusion 220 with the lower end of the second wall portion 102 strengthens the connection between the upper rail shell 100 and the lower rail shell 210.

[0115] The first support column 217 has a third slot 225 that opens toward the cavity 230 and extends along the length direction of the rail lower shell 210 and is used to dispose a conductive bar.

[0116] The second support column 218 has a fourth slot 226 that opens toward the cavity 230 and extends along the length direction of the rail lower shell 210 for arranging a conductive bar.

[0117] like Figure 6 As shown, the current-carrying assembly 200 further includes: a first conductive bar 231, the first conductive bar 231 being connected to the live wire via the wiring module assembly 310, the first conductive bar 231 being extended along the length direction of the track lower shell 210 and disposed in the third slot 225; and

[0118] The second conductive bar 232 is connected to the neutral line through the wiring module assembly 310 . The second conductive bar 232 is disposed in the fourth slot 226 and extends along the length direction of the rail lower shell 210 .

[0119] The first conductive strip 231 is an N-pole copper strip, and the second conductive strip 232 is an L-pole copper strip.

[0120] The current-carrying assembly 200 includes a ground connection piece assembly 240 , which is disposed in the chamber 230 and extends along the length direction of the track lower shell 210 , and is connected to the ground wire through the wiring module assembly 310 .

[0121] The rail lower shell 210 has a plurality of support columns 217 extending from the first support column 217 to the other side of the rail lower shell 210 in the chamber. Figure 8 The seventh wall portion 223 protruding from the second support column 218 to the side of the rail lower shell 210 ( Figure 8The seventh and eighth walls 223 and 224 extend along the length of the track lower shell 210, respectively, approximately parallel to the upper shell mating surface 107. The seventh wall 223 is positioned between the ground connection plate assembly 240 and the first conductive bar 231, thereby electrically insulating the ground connection plate assembly 240 from the first conductive bar 231. The eighth wall 224 is positioned between the ground connection plate assembly 240 and the second conductive bar 232, thereby electrically insulating the ground connection plate assembly 240 from the second conductive bar 232.

[0122] See also Figures 9 to 12 , Figure 10 A diagram showing a state where the adapter of the track socket according to the present disclosure is not inserted into the track; Figure 10 A diagram showing a state where the adapter of the track socket according to the present disclosure is inserted into the track and the power is turned off; Figure 11 A diagram showing a state where the adapter of the track socket according to the present disclosure is inserted into the track and powered on; Figure 12 A perspective view of an adapter for a track socket according to the present disclosure is shown.

[0123] According to other embodiments of the present disclosure, the track socket, such as Figures 9 to 12 As shown, the track socket includes: the aforementioned power track 10; and an adapter 500. The adapter 500 comprises an adapter body 501, an insert plate 502, a ground pin 503, and an adapter locking member 504. Inserting the insert plate 502, ground pin 503, and adapter locking member 504 into the slot 110, the insert portion 502 contacts the conductor, and the ground pin 503 contacts the ground connection plate assembly 240, thereby connecting the power supply to the track socket and allowing it to operate.

[0124] Among them, one side of the insertion plate 502 is connected to the adapter body 501, and a receiving groove (not shown) can be provided on the other side of the insertion plate 502. Part of the ground pole pin 503 can be located in the receiving groove and can be elastically retracted. For example, the ground pole pin 503 can extend from the receiving groove, and the ground pole pin 503 can also be retracted into the receiving groove.

[0125] The adapter 500 has an adapter mating surface 505 located at the bottom of the adapter body 501. After the adapter's insertion plate 502 passes through the slot 110 and the adapter mating surface 505 mates with the upper housing mating surface 107, the adapter locking member 504 elastically and retractably snaps into place beneath the slot 110 of the track upper housing 100, preventing the adapter 500 from being removed from the track upper housing 100. Simultaneously, the adapter's grounding pin 503 elastically and pressure-engages with the grounding connection plate assembly 240 of the track lower housing 210, forming a grounding loop between the adapter 500 and the power rail.

[0126] According to the above track socket, the first support column and the second support column respectively abut against the track upper shell, thereby improving the strength of the track upper shell. When the adapter is inserted into the slot of the track upper shell, both sides of the slot opening of the track upper shell will not be deformed.

[0127] Thus far, we have described the power rail and rail socket according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. Market demand for easy assembly and disassembly of power rails and rail sockets is increasing. Making these easily detachable has become a challenge, a problem addressed by the present disclosure. This disclosure provides a power rail and rail socket that facilitate assembly and disassembly of the power rail, saving time, improving production efficiency, and reducing costs.

[0128] It should be understood that the above description is illustrative and not restrictive. For example, the above embodiments (and / or aspects thereof) can be used in combination with each other. In addition, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, many modifications can be made to adapt specific conditions or materials to the teachings of the various embodiments of the present disclosure. Although the sizes and types of materials described herein are used to define the parameters of the various embodiments of the present disclosure, the various embodiments are not meant to be restrictive, but rather exemplary embodiments. Upon reading the above description, many other embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the scope of the various embodiments of the present disclosure should be determined with reference to the appended claims, and the full range of equivalents to which these claims are entitled.

Claims

1. A power rail (10), characterized in that: include: Track upper shell (100); as well as A track lower shell (210) disposed opposite to the track upper shell (100) and connected to the track upper shell (100) to form a chamber (230); as well as A current-carrying component (200), wherein the current-carrying component (200) is arranged on the track lower shell (210), The track lower shell (210) has a first support column (217) on one side of the chamber (230), and the first support column (217) protrudes in a direction close to the track upper shell (100). The track lower shell (210) has a second support column (218) on the other side of the chamber (230), and the second support column (218) protrudes in a direction close to the track upper shell (100). The first support column (217) and the second support column (218) extend along the length direction of the track lower shell (210). The first support column (217) and the second support column (218) are respectively in contact with the track upper shell (100).

2. The power rail (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that The track upper shell (100) has a first wall portion (101) on one side of the chamber (230) and at a position farther from the chamber (230) than the first support column (217), and the first wall portion (101) protrudes in a direction close to the track lower shell (210). The track upper shell (100) has a second wall portion (102) on the other side of the chamber (230) and at a position further away from the chamber (230) than the second support column (218), and the second wall portion (102) protrudes in a direction close to the track lower shell (210). The first wall portion (101) and the second wall portion (102) extend respectively along the length direction of the track upper shell (100). The track lower shell (210) has a third wall portion (211) between the first support column (217) and the first wall portion (101), and the third wall portion (211) protrudes in a direction close to the track upper shell (100). The track lower shell (210) has a fourth wall portion (212) between the second support column (218) and the second wall portion (102), and the fourth wall portion (212) protrudes in a direction close to the track upper shell (100). The third wall portion (211) and the fourth wall portion (212) extend respectively along the length direction of the track lower shell (210). A first protrusion (213) is formed on any one of the first wall portion (101) and the third wall portion (211), A first slot (103) is formed on the other of the first wall portion (101) and the third wall portion (211), The first protrusion (213) and the first slot (103) are opposite to and engaged with each other. A second protrusion (214) is formed on either the second wall portion (102) or the fourth wall portion (212), A second slot (104) is formed on the other of the second wall portion (102) and the fourth wall portion (212), The second protrusion (214) and the second locking groove (104) are opposite to each other and are locked.

3. The power rail (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that A first connecting portion (221) is provided between the first supporting column (217) and the third wall portion (211), and the first supporting column (217) and the third wall portion (211) are connected via the first connecting portion (221). A second connecting portion (222) is provided between the second supporting column (218) and the fourth wall portion (212), and the second supporting column (218) and the fourth wall portion (212) are connected via the second connecting portion (222).

4. The power rail (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that The first protrusion (213) and the second protrusion (214) protrude in opposite directions.

5. The power rail (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that The first protrusion (213) and the second protrusion (214) have ends with T-shaped cross-sections, and the first clamping groove (103) and the second clamping groove (104) respectively have ends protruding in a direction away from the rail lower shell (210).

6. The power rail (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that The first support column (217) has a third slot (225) extending along the length direction of the track lower shell (210). The second support column (218) has a fourth slot (226) extending along the length direction of the track lower shell (210). The track lower shell (210) is formed of plastic material. The current-carrying component (200) has a conductor, which extends along the length direction of the track lower shell (210) and is arranged in the third slot (225) or the fourth slot (226).

7. The power rail (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that The power rail (10) further comprises: A track end cover (300), the track end cover (300) being mounted on one end of the current-carrying component (200); and A track tail cover (400), wherein the track tail cover (400) is installed at the other end of the current-carrying component (200), The track end cover (300) has a wiring module assembly (310), and the wiring module assembly (310) is used to electrically connect with a live wire, a neutral wire, and a ground wire. The conductor comprises a first conductive strip (231), the first conductive strip (231) being electrically connected to the live wire through the wiring module assembly (310); and a second conductive strip (232), the second conductive strip (232) being electrically connected to the neutral wire through the wiring module assembly (310).

8. The power rail (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that The current-carrying component (200) comprises a ground connection plate component (240), which is arranged in the chamber (230) in an extending manner along the length direction of the track lower shell (210) and is electrically connected to the ground wire through the wiring module component (310).

9. The power rail (10) according to claim 8, characterized in that The track lower shell (210) has a seventh wall portion (223) and an eighth wall portion (224). The seventh wall portion (223) and the eighth wall portion (224) extend along the length direction of the track lower shell (210), respectively. The seventh wall portion (223) is located between the ground electrode connecting piece assembly (240) and the first conductive bar (231), The eighth wall portion (224) is located between the ground electrode connecting plate assembly (240) and the second conductive bar (232).

10. A track socket, characterized in that: comprising a power rail (10) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9; and an adapter (500), The adapter (500) comprises an adapter body (501), an insertion plate (502) for contacting a conductor, and a ground electrode plug (503) for contacting a ground electrode connecting plate assembly (240). The track upper shell (100) has an upper shell plug-in surface (107) along the length direction of the track upper shell (100), and a slot (110) extending along the length direction of the track upper shell (100) and communicating with the chamber (230) is formed on the upper shell plug-in surface (107). The insertion plate (502) and the ground pole plug (503) are respectively inserted into the slot (110).

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