Folding plug structure

By designing a slidingly mounted pin bracket and a folding plug structure with push handles and resistant bumps, the existing plugs are solved for inconvenient storage and inconvenient operation, and convenient folding and operation are achieved.

CN222601451UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-11HUIZHOU OULI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420736235.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-10
Publication Date
2025-03-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-10

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Technical Problem

The existing plugs take up a lot of space when stored, and cannot be folded or are inconvenient to fold, resulting in inconvenient operation.

Method used

A folding plug structure is designed, including a pin bracket that can be slidably mounted in the housing, with a push handle and a resistance protrusion. After pushing the push handle completely out of the live wire and neutral wire pins, the grounding pin can be automatically raised from the storage tank.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient folding and operation of the plug, reduces space usage during storage, and improves user's operation convenience during use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a folding plug structure, which comprises a shell, a pin support, a live wire pin, a null line pin and a grounding pin, one end of the pin support is provided with a push handle, the pin support is slidably mounted in the shell, the push handle is exposed out of the shell, the live wire pin and the null line pin are arranged on the pin support, and the grounding pin is arranged on the live wire pin and the null line pin. The shell is provided with a first through hole for the live wire pin and the zero wire pin to penetrate through, the pin support is further provided with an abutting protrusion, a containing groove is formed outside the shell, one end of the grounding pin is hinged to the containing groove, a second through hole for the abutting protrusion to penetrate through is formed in the containing groove, and the abutting protrusion is used for abutting against the other end of the grounding pin; the pin support is arranged in the shell in a sliding mode, the grounding pin contained in the containing groove is jacked up through the abutting protrusion on the pin support, when a user pushes the push handle to completely push out the live wire pin and the null line pin, the grounding pin can be automatically tilted up from the containing groove, and therefore the user can conveniently lift up the grounding pin; and the operation convenience is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of socket connectors, in particular to a folding plug structure. Background Art

[0002] At present, plugs have become one of the indispensable tools in life, but while they provide convenience, they also have many inconveniences. A large part of the existing plugs are not foldable, so they take up a large space when stored, and the plug pins may scratch other devices after storage; some are foldable, but one end of each pin needs to be exposed from the plug, and then the user manually opens each pin one by one, but in order to reduce the overall volume of the plug, the ends of some pins cannot be exposed from the plug, so it is not very convenient for the user to open the pins by hand. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a foldable plug structure which is easy to operate.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a folding plug structure, including a shell, a pin bracket, a live wire pin, a neutral wire pin and a grounding pin, one end of the pin bracket is provided with a push handle, the pin bracket can be slidably installed in the shell, the push handle is exposed from the shell, the live wire pin and the neutral wire pin are arranged on the pin bracket, the shell is provided with a first through hole for the live wire pin and the neutral wire pin to pass through, the pin bracket is also provided with a resistance protrusion, a receiving groove is provided outside the shell, one end of the grounding pin is hinged to the receiving groove, a second through hole is provided in the receiving groove for the resistance protrusion to pass through, and the resistance protrusion is used to resist the other end of the grounding pin.

[0005] Furthermore, one end of the abutting protrusion facing the grounding pin is in an arc shape.

[0006] Furthermore, an elastic buffer layer is provided on the abutting protrusion, and the elastic buffer layer is used for abutting against the grounding pin.

[0007] Furthermore, the elastic buffer layer is made of rubber.

[0008] Furthermore, a guide column is provided in the shell, and the pin bracket can be slidably installed on the guide column.

[0009] Furthermore, the pin bracket includes a sliding bracket and a limiting bracket, the sliding bracket can be slidably installed in the shell, the live wire pin, the neutral wire pin and the interfering protrusion are all arranged on the sliding bracket, the limiting bracket is provided with a first limiting protrusion, the push handle is connected to the limiting bracket, the limiting bracket can be slidably installed on the sliding bracket, the sliding direction of the limiting bracket is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the sliding bracket, and a limiting column extending along the sliding direction of the sliding bracket is also provided in the shell, the limiting column is provided with a second limiting protrusion for interfering with the first limiting protrusion, and when the interfering protrusion interferes with the grounding pin, the first limiting protrusion interferes with the second limiting protrusion.

[0010] Furthermore, the limiting column is further provided with a third limiting protrusion, and when the live wire pin and the neutral wire pin are completely retracted into the shell, the first limiting protrusion conflicts with the third limiting protrusion.

[0011] Furthermore, the limiting bracket is also provided with an elastic reset member connected to the sliding bracket.

[0012] Furthermore, the elastic return member is a compression spring.

[0013] The beneficial effect of the utility model is that the foldable plug structure provided by the utility model is easy to operate. The pin bracket is slidably arranged in the shell, and the grounding pin stored in the storage slot is lifted up by the abutment protrusion on the pin bracket. When the user pushes the push handle to completely push out the live wire pin and the neutral wire pin, the grounding pin can be automatically lifted up from the storage slot, so that it is convenient for the user to lift up the grounding pin, thereby improving the convenience of operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the folding plug structure of the first embodiment of the utility model (with the grounding pin opened);

[0015] Figure 2 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the folding plug structure of the first embodiment of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the folding plug structure of the first embodiment of the utility model from another perspective.

[0017] Description of labels:

[0018] 1. Shell; 11. Receiving groove; 12. Limiting column; 13. Second limiting protrusion; 14. Guide column; 2. Live wire pin; 3. Neutral wire pin; 4. Grounding pin; 5. Pin bracket; 51. Sliding bracket; 511. Resistance protrusion; 52. Limiting bracket; 521. Push handle; 522. Mounting part; 523. First limiting protrusion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to explain the technical content, achieved objectives and effects of the present invention in detail, the following is an explanation in conjunction with the implementation modes and the accompanying drawings.

[0020] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 A folding plug structure comprises a shell 1, a pin bracket 5, a live pin 2, a neutral pin 3 and a ground pin 4, one end of the pin bracket 5 is provided with a push handle 521, the pin bracket 5 can be slidably installed in the shell 1, the push handle 521 is exposed from the shell 1, the live pin 2 and the neutral pin 3 are arranged on the pin bracket 5, the shell 1 is provided with a first through hole for the live pin 2 and the neutral pin 3 to pass through, the pin bracket 5 is also provided with a conflicting protrusion 511, the shell 1 is provided with a receiving groove 11, one end of the ground pin 4 is hinged to the receiving groove 11, the receiving groove 11 is provided with a second through hole for the conflicting protrusion 511 to pass through, and the conflicting protrusion 511 is used to conflict with the other end of the ground pin 4.

[0021] From the above description, it can be seen that the beneficial effect of the utility model is that: by slidably arranging the pin bracket 5 in the shell body 1, and lifting the grounding pin 4 stored in the storage slot through the abutment protrusion 511 on the pin bracket 5, when the user pushes the push handle 521 to completely push out the live wire pin 2 and the neutral wire pin 3, the grounding pin 4 can automatically rise from the storage slot, thereby facilitating the user to lift up the grounding pin 4, thereby improving the convenience of operation.

[0022] Furthermore, one end of the abutting protrusion 511 facing the grounding pin 4 is in an arc shape.

[0023] It can be known from the above description that the interference protrusion 511 is arranged to have an arc surface, so that the interference protrusion 511 can pass through the second through hole.

[0024] Furthermore, an elastic buffer layer is provided on the abutting protrusion 511 , and the elastic buffer layer is used for abutting against the grounding pin 4 .

[0025] It can be seen from the above description that the elastic buffer layer can prevent the abutment protrusion 511 from scratching the ground pin 4 .

[0026] Furthermore, the elastic buffer layer is made of rubber.

[0027] It can be seen from the above description that the material of the elastic buffer layer can be selected according to actual application requirements.

[0028] Furthermore, a guide column 14 is provided in the housing 1 , and the pin bracket 5 can be slidably mounted on the guide column 14 .

[0029] It can be seen from the above description that the guide column 14 can guide the sliding direction of the pin bracket 5 in the housing 1, thereby ensuring the stability of the pin bracket 5 when sliding.

[0030] Furthermore, the pin bracket 5 includes a sliding bracket 51 and a limiting bracket 52, the sliding bracket 51 can be slidably installed in the shell 1, the live wire pin 2, the neutral wire pin 3 and the interfering protrusion 511 are all arranged on the sliding bracket 51, the limiting bracket 52 is provided with a first limiting protrusion 523, the push handle 521 is connected to the limiting bracket 52, the limiting bracket 52 can be slidably installed on the sliding bracket 51, the sliding direction of the limiting bracket 52 is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the sliding bracket 51, and a limiting column 12 extending along the sliding direction of the sliding bracket 51 is also provided in the shell 1, the limiting column 12 is provided with a second limiting protrusion 13 for interfering with the first limiting protrusion 523, when the interfering protrusion 511 interferes with the grounding pin 4, the first limiting protrusion 523 interferes with the second limiting protrusion 13.

[0031] Furthermore, the limiting column 12 is further provided with a third limiting protrusion. When the live wire pin 2 and the neutral wire pin 3 are completely retracted into the housing 1 , the first limiting protrusion 523 abuts against the third limiting protrusion.

[0032] It can be seen from the above description that the limiting column 12 can lock the extreme position of the sliding bracket 51 to ensure the structural stability.

[0033] Furthermore, the limiting bracket 52 is also provided with an elastic reset member connected to the sliding bracket 51 .

[0034] It can be known from the above description that the elastic reset member can push the limiting bracket 52 to reset.

[0035] Furthermore, the elastic return member is a compression spring.

[0036] It can be seen from the above description that the type of the elastic return element can be selected according to actual application requirements.

[0037] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3, Embodiment 1 of the utility model is: a folding plug structure, including a shell 1, a pin bracket 5, a live pin 2, a neutral pin 3 and a ground pin 4, one end of the pin bracket 5 is provided with a push handle 521, the pin bracket 5 can be slidably installed in the shell 1, the push handle 521 is exposed from the shell 1, the live pin 2 and the neutral pin 3 are arranged on the pin bracket 5, the shell 1 is provided with a first through hole for the live pin 2 and the neutral pin 3 to pass through, the pin bracket 5 is also provided with a resisting protrusion 511, the shell 1 is provided with a receiving groove 11, the ground pin 4 is provided with a receiving groove 11, and the ground pin 4 is provided with a receiving groove 11. One end of the pin 4 is hinged to the receiving groove 11, and the receiving groove 11 is provided with a second through-hole for the interference protrusion 511 to pass through, and the interference protrusion 511 is used to interfere with the other end of the grounding pin 4; it can be understood that by slidably arranging the pin bracket 5 in the shell 1 and lifting the grounding pin 4 received in the receiving groove through the interference protrusion 511 on the pin bracket 5, when the user pushes the push handle 521 to completely push out the live wire pin 2 and the neutral wire pin 3, the grounding pin 4 can automatically rise from the receiving groove, thereby facilitating the user to lift up the grounding pin 4, thereby improving the convenience of operation.

[0038] Preferably, the end of the interference protrusion 511 facing the grounding pin 4 is in an arc shape, so that the interference protrusion 511 can pass through the second through-hole easily; optionally, an elastic buffer layer (not shown) can be further provided on the interference protrusion 511, and the elastic buffer layer is used for interfering with the grounding pin 4. The elastic buffer layer can prevent the interference protrusion 511 from scratching the grounding pin 4. The material of the elastic buffer layer can be rubber material, and the material of the elastic buffer layer can be selected according to actual application requirements.

[0039] Preferably, a guide column 14 (such as Figure 3 As shown), the pin bracket 5 can be slidably installed on the guide column 14, and the guide column 14 can guide the sliding direction of the pin bracket 5 in the shell 1, thereby ensuring the stability of the pin bracket 5 when sliding; specifically, the extension direction of the guide column 14 is the same as the sliding direction of the pin bracket 5, and the two ends of the guide column 14 are respectively fixed inside the shell 1; the pin bracket 5 is slidably sleeved on the guide column 14, and the number of the guide columns 14 can be set according to actual application requirements.

[0040] In this embodiment, the pin bracket 5 includes a sliding bracket 51 and a limiting bracket 52, the sliding bracket 51 can be slidably installed in the shell 1, the live wire pin 2, the neutral wire pin 3 and the abutting protrusion 511 are all arranged on the sliding bracket 51, the limiting bracket 52 is provided with a first limiting protrusion 523, the push handle 521 is connected to the limiting bracket 52, the limiting bracket 52 can be slidably installed on the sliding bracket 51, the sliding direction of the limiting bracket 52 is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the sliding bracket 51, and the shell 1 is also provided with a limiting column 12 extending along the sliding direction of the sliding bracket 51, and the limiting column 12 is provided with a first limiting protrusion 523 for contacting with the push handle 521. The first limiting protrusion 523 abuts against the second limiting protrusion 13, and when the abutting protrusion 511 abuts against the grounding pin 4, the first limiting protrusion 523 abuts against the second limiting protrusion 13; specifically, the limiting bracket 52 is also provided with an elastic reset member (not shown) connected to the sliding bracket 51, and the elastic reset member is a compression spring, and the type of the elastic reset member can be selected according to actual application requirements; more specifically, the limiting bracket 52 is provided with a mounting portion 522 for mounting the compression spring, one end of the compression spring is sleeved on the mounting portion 522, and the other end of the compression spring is connected to the sliding bracket 51.

[0041] Optionally, the limiting column 12 may also be provided with a third limiting protrusion (not shown). When the live wire pin 2 and the neutral wire pin 3 are completely retracted into the shell 1, and the first limiting protrusion 523 conflicts with the third limiting protrusion, the limiting column 12 can lock the extreme position of the sliding bracket 51, thereby ensuring the structural stability.

[0042] To sum up, the folding plug structure provided by the utility model has the characteristic of easy operation. The pin bracket is slidably arranged in the shell, and the grounding pin stored in the storage slot is lifted up by the abutment protrusion on the pin bracket. When the user pushes the push handle to completely push out the live wire pin and the neutral wire pin, the grounding pin can be automatically lifted up from the storage slot, thereby facilitating the user to lift up the grounding pin, thereby improving the convenience of operation.

[0043] The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent transformations made using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in the relevant technical field, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A folding plug structure, comprising a shell, a pin bracket, a live pin, a neutral pin and a ground pin, wherein one end of the pin bracket is provided with a push handle, the pin bracket can be slidably installed in the shell, the push handle is exposed from the shell, the live pin and the neutral pin are arranged on the pin bracket, the shell is provided with a first through hole for the live pin and the neutral pin to pass through, characterized in that: The pin bracket is also provided with an interference protrusion, and a receiving groove is provided outside the shell. One end of the grounding pin is hinged to the receiving groove. A second through hole is provided in the receiving groove for the interference protrusion to pass through. The interference protrusion is used to interfere with the other end of the grounding pin.

2. The folding plug structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the abutting protrusion facing the grounding pin is in an arc shape.

3. The folding plug structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An elastic buffer layer is arranged on the abutting protrusion, and the elastic buffer layer is used for abutting against the grounding pin.

4. The folding plug structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic buffer layer is made of rubber.

5. The folding plug structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide column is arranged in the shell, and the pin bracket can be slidably mounted on the guide column.

6. The folding plug structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pin bracket includes a sliding bracket and a limiting bracket, the sliding bracket can be slidably installed in the shell, the live wire pin, the neutral wire pin and the interfering protrusion are all arranged on the sliding bracket, the limiting bracket is provided with a first limiting protrusion, the push handle is connected to the limiting bracket, the limiting bracket can be slidably installed on the sliding bracket, the sliding direction of the limiting bracket is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the sliding bracket, and a limiting column extending along the sliding direction of the sliding bracket is also provided in the shell, the limiting column is provided with a second limiting protrusion for interfering with the first limiting protrusion, and when the interfering protrusion interferes with the grounding pin, the first limiting protrusion interferes with the second limiting protrusion.

7. The folding plug structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting column is further provided with a third limiting protrusion. When the live wire plug and the neutral wire plug are completely retracted into the shell, the first limiting protrusion conflicts with the third limiting protrusion.

8. The folding plug structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting bracket is also provided with an elastic reset member connected with the sliding bracket.

9. The folding plug structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The elastic reset member is a compression spring.