Rotary timer socket
By designing a rotary timer socket, the power plug is rotatably set on the socket body, which solves the problem of existing timer sockets interfering with other electrical connections, achieving better convenience of use and stable connections.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420618510.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-03-28
AI Technical Summary
During the use of existing timer sockets, due to the large size of the socket body, it is easy to interfere with the plug-in of other electrical appliances, affecting the use of external power supplies.
A rotary timer socket is designed, and the power plug is rotatably arranged on the socket body, and it is turned to the side away from other electrical appliances by rotating the socket body to reduce interference.
It effectively reduces the interference of the socket body on other electrical appliances to connect external power supplies, improves the convenience of use, and improves the stable connection of the power plug through the locking component.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of power sockets, and in particular to a rotary timer socket. Background Art
[0002] Timing metering socket, also known as timer socket, timing switch socket, metering socket, socket-type electric meter and electric meter socket, etc., is a socket with electric energy metering, display and automatic power switch control functions, which is composed of a single-chip microprocessor chip and a dedicated electric energy metering chip, LCD display, and equipped with high-precision electronic circuits.
[0003] The timer socket can provide electrical equipment with plug-in conversion power while monitoring and recording the operation of the electrical equipment in real time. It can measure the voltage and working current of the electrical equipment. It can be used as a standing tool for measuring and repairing household appliances to prevent overcurrent, leakage, and electric shock accidents. It can also protect the electrical equipment from abnormal operation. If the upper limit is exceeded, the power will be automatically cut off to protect the safety of the subsequent circuit.
[0004] The timer socket generally includes a socket body, a timer arranged on the socket body, a socket arranged on the socket body, and a power plug arranged on the socket body. When using the timer socket, the power plug is inserted into the jack of the external power socket, and the plug of the appliance to be powered on is inserted into the socket of the socket body. The timer can be turned on to set the power-on time of the appliance, and the power voltage and working current of the appliance can also be monitored.
[0005] Currently, the socket body needs to be plugged into the external power socket during use. Since the socket body is relatively large, it is easy to interfere with other electrical appliances plugged into the external power source, thereby easily affecting the use of the external power source. Utility Model Content
[0006] In order to reduce the possibility that the timer socket interferes with other electrical appliances that need to be connected to the external power supply during use, the present application provides a rotary timer socket.
[0007] The present application provides a rotary timer socket, which adopts the following technical solution:
[0008] The utility model comprises a socket body, a timer arranged on the socket body, a socket arranged on the socket body for connecting an external electrical appliance, and a power plug rotatably arranged on the socket body, the socket body comprises a mounting shell, a housing is arranged in the mounting shell for arranging electronic components connected to the timer and the socket, the timer and the socket are arranged on one side of the mounting shell, the mounting shell is provided with a mounting through hole for rotatably mounting the power plug on a side away from the socket, the power plug is provided with a mounting protrusion rotatably engaged in the mounting through hole, the mounting protrusion comprises a plug-in portion penetrating in the mounting through hole and a limiting portion abutting against an inner edge of the mounting through hole, and a locking component for locking the rotation of the power plug is arranged between the mounting protrusion and the mounting shell.
[0009] By adopting the above technical scheme, when the rotary timer socket is used, the power plug is inserted into the external power socket. Since the power plug is rotatably arranged on the socket body, the socket body is relatively rotatably arranged on the power plug. When other electrical appliances need to be connected to the external power supply at the same time, the socket body can be rotated to the side away from other electrical appliances, thereby reducing the occurrence of the socket body interfering with the connection of other electrical appliances to the external power supply, so that it is convenient to use; when assembling the rotary timer, the mounting protrusion is clamped in the mounting through hole of the mounting shell, so that the plug-in portion is clamped in the mounting through hole, and the limiting portion is abutted against the inner edge of the mounting through hole, thereby the installation of the power plug can be limited by the limiting portion, and the occurrence of the limiting plug sliding out of the mounting through hole while being rotated and clamped can be reduced, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the two, and a locking assembly is arranged between the mounting protrusion and the mounting shell, thereby limiting the rotation direction of the socket body, and conveniently locking the socket body.
[0010] Optionally, the locking assembly includes a ratchet protrusion disposed on the inner side of the mounting shell near the edge of the mounting through hole, and a pawl disposed on the limiting portion and engaged with the ratchet protrusion.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, when the mounting protrusion of the power plug is rotated and engaged in the mounting through hole of the mounting shell, the limiting portion of the mounting protrusion is attached to the edge of the inner side of the mounting shell near the mounting through hole, and the pawl on the limiting portion can be engaged with the ratchet protrusion on the inner side of the mounting shell. The mounting protrusion can be limited by the action of the pawl and the ratchet protrusion, thereby locking the rotation angle of the power plug, and reducing the relative rotation between the mounting protrusion and the mounting shell after the adjustment is completed.
[0012] Optionally, the limiting portion is provided with a limiting protrusion abutting against the inner side of the mounting shell and close to the edge of the mounting through hole.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, when the mounting protrusion of the power plug is inserted into the mounting through hole of the mounting shell, the limiting protrusion of the limiting part abuts against the inner side of the mounting shell and close to the edge of the mounting through hole, so that the mounting protrusion can be limited by the limiting protrusion, thereby reducing the occurrence of the mounting protrusion slipping out of the mounting through hole during use.
[0014] Optionally, a rotation groove is formed on the inner side of the mounting shell near the mounting through hole, and the ratchet protrusion is arranged on the groove wall of the rotation groove.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, a rotating groove is opened at the edge of the mounting through hole of the mounting shell. When the mounting protrusion is rotated and engaged in the mounting through hole of the mounting shell, the pawl on the mounting protrusion engages with the ratchet protrusion on the groove wall of the rotating groove, thereby conveniently locking the rotation of the mounting protrusion through the cooperation of the pawl and the ratchet protrusion.
[0016] Optionally, the ratchet protrusion is arranged in an arc shape on the groove wall of the rotating groove, and the arc center angle of the ratchet protrusion is set to 90°~120°.
[0017] Optionally, the mounting shell includes a first shell and a second shell docked with the first shell, the first shell and the second shell are detachably connected, and the first shell and the second shell are docked to form the accommodating cavity.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the first shell and the second shell of the mounting shell are detachably connected, thereby facilitating loading and unloading. During use, the first shell and the second shell can be easily disassembled to facilitate subsequent maintenance.
[0019] Optionally, the pawl is configured as an elastic member.
[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the pawl is set as an elastic member, so that the pawl can elastically abut against the ratchet protrusion, thereby facilitating the rotation of the mounting protrusion to rotate the socket body.
[0021] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0022] The present application includes a socket body, a timer, a socket and a power plug. The power plug is rotatably arranged on the socket body. When other electrical appliances need to be connected to the external power supply at the same time, the socket body can be rotated to a side away from other electrical appliances, thereby reducing the occurrence of the socket body interfering with other electrical appliances connecting to the external power supply.
[0023] The locking assembly of the present application includes a ratchet protrusion and a pawl meshed with the ratchet protrusion, so that the mounting protrusion can be limited by the action of the pawl and the ratchet protrusion, thereby locking the rotation angle of the power plug;
[0024] The pawl of the present application is configured as an elastic member, so that the pawl can elastically abut against the ratchet protrusion, thereby facilitating the rotation of the mounting protrusion to rotate the socket body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a rotary timer socket according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0026] Figure 2 It is an overall exploded schematic diagram of a rotary timer socket according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0027] Figure 3 It is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a rotary timer socket according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0028] Figure 4 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a rotary timer socket of an embodiment of the present application.
[0029] Explanation of the reference numerals: 1. socket body; 2. timer; 3. jack; 4. power plug; 41. mounting protrusion; 411. plug-in portion; 412. limiting portion; 413. limiting protrusion; 5. mounting shell; 51. accommodating cavity; 52. mounting through hole; 53. first shell; 54. second shell; 541. rotating groove; 6. locking assembly; 61. ratchet protrusion; 62. pawl. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] The following is combined with Figure 1-4 This application is described in further detail.
[0031] The present application embodiment discloses a rotary timer socket. Figure 1 The rotary timer socket comprises a socket body 1, a timer 2 arranged on the socket body 1, a socket 3 arranged on the socket body 1 for connecting an external electrical appliance, and a power plug 4 rotatably arranged on the socket body 1.
[0032] See also Figure 2The socket body 1 includes a mounting shell 5, and a housing cavity 51 is provided in the mounting shell 5 for arranging electronic components connected to the timer 2 and the socket 3. The timer 2 and the socket 3 are arranged on one side of the mounting shell 5, and the mounting shell 5 is provided with a mounting through hole 52 for rotating the power plug 4 on the side away from the socket 3. In this embodiment, the mounting shell 5 includes a first shell 53 and a second shell 54 docked with the first shell 53, and the first shell 53 and the second shell 54 are detachably connected, and the first shell 53 and the second shell 54 are docked to form the housing cavity 51. The first shell 53 and the second shell 54 are connected by fasteners such as bolts, and this connection method is relatively stable and convenient for loading and unloading. The timer 2 and the socket 3 are both arranged on the top side of the first shell 53, and the mounting through hole 52 is opened on the side of the second shell 54 away from the first shell 53 and communicates with the housing cavity 51.
[0033] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 The power plug 4 is provided with a mounting protrusion 41 that is rotatably engaged in the mounting through hole 52. The mounting protrusion 41 includes a plug-in portion 411 that penetrates the mounting through hole 52 and a limiting portion 412 that abuts against the inner edge of the mounting through hole 52. In this embodiment, the mounting through hole 52 is provided as a circular through hole, the plug-in portion 411 is provided as a circular ring that matches the mounting through hole 52, and the limiting portion 412 is provided as a limiting convex ring arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the plug-in portion 411. The limiting portion 412 and the plug-in portion 411 are integrally formed, so that when the plug-in portion 411 is plugged into the mounting through hole 52, the limiting portion 412 abuts against the edge of the mounting through hole 52 on the side facing the first shell 53, so that the installation of the power plug 4 can be limited by the limiting portion 412, which can reduce the occurrence of the limiting plug slipping from the mounting through hole 52 while rotating and engaging, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the two.
[0034] See also Figure 4 The limiting portion 412 is provided with a limiting protrusion 413 that abuts against the inner side of the mounting shell 5 and near the edge of the mounting through hole 52. In this embodiment, the limiting protrusion 413 is set as a block-shaped protrusion, and the limiting protrusion 413 abuts against the edge of the mounting through hole 52 on the side of the second shell facing the first shell. When the mounting protrusion 41 of the power plug 4 is inserted into the mounting through hole 52 of the mounting shell 5, the limiting protrusion 413 of the limiting portion 412 abuts against the inner side of the mounting shell 5 and near the edge of the mounting through hole 52, thereby limiting the mounting protrusion 41 through the limiting protrusion 413, reducing the occurrence of the mounting protrusion 41 slipping out of the mounting through hole 52 during use.
[0035] See also Figure 4A locking assembly 6 for locking the rotation of the power plug 4 is provided between the mounting protrusion 41 and the mounting housing 5. The locking assembly 6 includes a ratchet protrusion 61 provided on the inner side of the mounting housing 5 near the edge of the mounting through hole 52 and a ratchet pawl 62 provided on the limiting portion 412 and engaged with the ratchet protrusion 61. There are multiple ways to connect the ratchet protrusion 61 to the second housing. In this embodiment, the ratchet protrusion 61 is integrally formed with the second housing. There are multiple ways to connect the ratchet pawl 62 to the limiting portion 412. In this embodiment, the ratchet pawl 62 is integrally formed with the limiting portion 412. When the mounting protrusion 41 of the power plug 4 is rotated and engaged in the mounting through hole 52 of the mounting shell 5, the limiting portion 412 of the mounting protrusion 41 is fitted against the edge of the inner side of the mounting shell 5 near the mounting through hole 52, so that the pawl 62 on the limiting portion 412 can be meshed with the ratchet protrusion 61 on the inner side of the mounting shell 5, thereby limiting the mounting protrusion 41 through the action of the pawl 62 and the ratchet protrusion 61, thereby locking the rotation angle of the power plug 4, and reducing the relative rotation between the mounting protrusion 41 and the mounting shell 5 after the adjustment is completed.
[0036] See also Figure 4 The second housing is provided with a rotation groove 541 on a side facing the first housing and near the mounting through hole 52. The ratchet protrusion 61 is provided on the groove wall of the rotation groove 541. In this embodiment, the rotation groove 541 is provided at the edge of the mounting through hole 52 and communicates with the mounting through hole 52. When the mounting protrusion 41 is rotated and engaged in the mounting through hole 52 of the mounting housing 5, the ratchet 62 on the mounting protrusion 41 meshes with the ratchet protrusion 61 on the groove wall of the rotation groove 541, thereby conveniently locking the rotation of the mounting protrusion 41 through the cooperation of the ratchet 62 and the ratchet protrusion 61.
[0037] See also Figure 4 The ratchet protrusion 61 is arranged on one side of the groove wall of the rotating groove 541. Since the rotating groove 541 is arranged as a circular groove, the ratchet protrusion 61 is distributed in an arc shape around the groove wall of the rotating groove 541. The arc center angle of the ratchet protrusion 61 is arranged to be 90° to 120°. In this embodiment, the arc center angle of the ratchet protrusion 61 is arranged to be 100°.
[0038] See also Figure 4 The pawl 62 is configured as an elastic member. The pawl 62 can be configured in various forms. In this embodiment, an elastic hole is provided on the pawl 62, so that the pawl 62 has elasticity, so that the pawl 62 can elastically abut against the ratchet protrusion 61, thereby facilitating the rotation of the mounting protrusion 41 to rotate the socket body 1.
[0039] The implementation principle of a rotary timer socket in the embodiment of the present application is:
[0040] When using the rotary timer socket, the power plug 4 is inserted into the external power socket. Since the power plug 4 is rotatably arranged on the socket body 1, the socket body 1 is relatively rotatably arranged on the power plug 4. When other electrical appliances need to be connected to the external power supply at the same time, the socket body 1 can be rotated to the side away from other electrical appliances, thereby reducing the occurrence of the socket body 1 interfering with other electrical appliances connecting to the external power supply, thereby facilitating use.
[0041] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A rotary timer socket, characterized in that: The invention comprises a socket body (1), a timer (2) arranged on the socket body (1), a socket (3) arranged on the socket body (1) for connecting an external electrical appliance, and a power plug (4) rotatably arranged on the socket body (1), wherein the socket body (1) comprises a mounting shell (5), wherein a receiving cavity (51) is arranged inside the mounting shell (5) for arranging electronic components connected to the timer (2) and the socket (3), wherein the timer (2) and the socket (3) are arranged on one side of the mounting shell (5), and the mounting shell (5) is provided with a plurality of electronic components connected to the timer (2) and the socket (3). ) is provided with a mounting through hole (52) on a side away from the socket (3) for rotatably mounting the power plug (4); the power plug (4) is provided with a mounting protrusion (41) rotatably engaged in the mounting through hole (52); the mounting protrusion (41) comprises a plug-in portion (411) penetrating the mounting through hole (52) and a limiting portion (412) abutting against an inner edge of the mounting through hole (52); a locking component (6) for locking the rotation of the power plug (4) is provided between the mounting protrusion (41) and the mounting shell (5).
2. A rotary timer socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly (6) comprises a ratchet protrusion (61) arranged on the inner side of the mounting housing (5) near the edge of the mounting through hole (52), and a ratchet pawl (62) arranged on the limiting portion (412) and meshing with the ratchet protrusion (61).
3. A rotary timer socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting portion (412) is provided with a limiting protrusion (413) abutting against the inner side of the mounting shell (5) and close to the edge of the mounting through hole (52).
4. A rotary timer socket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting housing (5) is provided with a rotation groove (541) on its inner side near the mounting through hole (52), and the ratchet protrusion (61) is arranged on the groove wall of the rotation groove (541).
5. A rotary timer socket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ratchet protrusion (61) is arranged in an arc shape on the groove wall of the rotating groove (541), and the arc center angle of the ratchet protrusion (61) is set to 90° to 120°.
6. A rotary timer socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting shell (5) comprises a first shell (53) and a second shell (54) docked with the first shell (53); the first shell (53) and the second shell (54) are detachably connected; the first shell (53) and the second shell (54) are docked with each other to form the accommodating cavity (51).
7. A rotary timer socket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pawl (62) is configured as an elastic member.