Socket with hidden cover plate

Abstract

The utility model provides a socket with a hidden cover plate, which belongs to the technical field of sockets, and comprises a socket shell, a functional part and a cover plate, the socket shell is provided with a mounting cavity and a storage cavity, the top of the socket shell is provided with an opening, the opening and the mounting cavity are communicated with the storage cavity, and two sides of the storage cavity are provided with sliding grooves along the height direction of the socket shell. The functional part is arranged in the mounting cavity, a sliding shaft is arranged on the side, close to the storage cavity, of the cover plate, the sliding shaft is in sliding fit with the sliding groove, and the cover plate has a closing position covering the upper portion of the functional part and an opening position embedded into the storage cavity after being turned over; the cover plate of the socket can be embedded into the accommodating cavity to be hidden after being overturned, does not occupy extra space, is particularly suitable for use occasions with limited space, cannot be damaged by accidental collision, and can move along a set path during opening and closing, so that the accommodating smoothness of the cover plate and the use convenience of the product are improved, and the service life of the socket is prolonged. Meanwhile, the cover plate is prevented from being separated from the storage cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sockets, in particular to a socket with a hidden cover plate. Background Art

[0002] Sockets are electrical devices that control household appliances and are also the most commonly used electrical accessories in residential electrical design. They are closely related to people's lives.

[0003] In the prior art, the patent with publication number CN203056194U discloses a double sliding cover socket, and the patent with publication number CN203150785U discloses a socket with a flip cover, which are respectively a sliding cover socket and a flip cover socket. These two types of sockets protect the sockets through the cover plate, which can prevent dust from entering the sockets and prevent children from accidentally touching the sockets when not in use. However, this type of socket requires more space when the cover plate is opened, and is not suitable for places with limited space. At the same time, when the cover plate slides out or flips up relative to the socket body, it is easy to be damaged by accidental collision. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies of the prior art and to provide a socket with a hidden cover.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows: The application provides a socket with a hidden cover, comprising:

[0006] A socket housing, the socket housing having an installation cavity and a receiving cavity, an opening is provided at the top of the socket housing, the opening and the installation cavity are connected with the receiving cavity, and sliding grooves are provided on both sides of the receiving cavity along the height direction of the socket housing;

[0007] A functional part, wherein the functional part is arranged in the installation cavity;

[0008] And a cover plate, wherein a sliding shaft is arranged on one side of the cover plate close to the storage cavity, the sliding shaft is slidably matched with the sliding groove, and the cover plate has a closed position covering the functional part and an open position embedded in the storage cavity after being turned over.

[0009] In some embodiments, the sliding groove includes a rotating portion, a guide groove portion and a sliding groove portion which are arranged in sequence, the rotating portion is adapted to be arranged with the sliding shaft, and the lower side of the guide groove portion is inclined toward the functional part so that the width of the guide groove portion gradually increases.

[0010] In some embodiments, an arc-shaped transition section is provided between the rotating portion and the guide groove portion, and between the guide groove portion and the slide groove portion.

[0011] In some embodiments, a magnetic part is provided on the back of the cover away from the sliding shaft, and an abutment portion is provided on the socket shell. When the cover is in the closed position, the cover is pressed against the abutment portion, and the abutment portion is made of magnetically attracted material.

[0012] In some embodiments, a frame is provided on the socket shell, and the frame is made of a magnetically attracted material. When the cover is in a closed position, the cover covers the frame, and the magnetic part forms a magnetic connection with the upper end surface of the frame. When the cover is in an open position, the cover is embedded in the storage cavity, and the magnetic part forms a magnetic connection with the side wall of the frame.

[0013] In some embodiments, the number of the cover plates is the same as the number of functional parts, the number of the storage cavities is the same as the number of cover plates, and they are arranged on one side of the installation cavity in the width direction of the socket shell, and the sliding grooves are arranged on both sides of each of the storage cavities.

[0014] In some embodiments, there is one cover plate, the number of the receiving cavities is the same as the number of the cover plates, and the receiving cavities are arranged on one side of the installation cavity in the width direction of the socket housing.

[0015] In some embodiments, there are two cover plates, the number of the receiving cavities is the same as the number of the cover plates, and the receiving cavities are arranged on both sides of the installation cavity in the length direction of the socket housing.

[0016] In some embodiments, a cross bar is provided in the middle of the frame to divide the frame into two mounting holes, and the functional component is snapped into the mounting hole. When the cover is in the closed position, the side of the cover away from the sliding shaft presses against the cross bar.

[0017] In some embodiments, the socket housing includes a base and a panel that are detachably connected, the panel is provided with a connecting portion that is compatible with the frame, and the frame is provided on the connecting portion.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the cover plate of the socket in the utility model can be embedded in the storage cavity for hiding after being flipped over, and will not take up additional space. It is particularly suitable for use in occasions where space is limited. At the same time, it will not be damaged by accidental collisions, and is conducive to the insertion and use of plugs and functional parts.

[0019] Secondly, the sliding cooperation between the sliding shaft and the sliding groove allows the cover to move along a predetermined path when opening and closing, thereby improving the smoothness of the cover storage and the convenience of product use, while preventing the cover from escaping from the storage cavity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, without paying creative labor, other drawings obtained based on these drawings still belong to the scope of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of a socket with a hidden cover in the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a socket with a hidden cover plate in the utility model (without functional parts installed);

[0023] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a socket with a hidden cover in the utility model Figure 1 (functional parts and cover plates not installed);

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the cover plate in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a partial schematic diagram of a socket with a hidden cover in the utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a socket structure 1 with a hidden cover in the utility model (functional parts and cover are not installed);

[0027] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of a socket with a hidden cover in the utility model (without functional parts installed);

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a socket structure 2 with a hidden cover in the utility model (without functional parts and cover installed);

[0029] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of a socket structure 3 with a hidden cover in the utility model (without functional parts and cover installed). DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following description provides specific application scenarios and requirements of this specification, with the purpose of enabling those skilled in the art to make and use the contents of this specification. Various local modifications to the disclosed embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of this specification. Therefore, this specification is not limited to the embodiments shown, but to the widest scope consistent with the claims.

[0031] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "radial", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly for better describing the present application and its embodiments, and are not used to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0032] Secondly, the terms "first", "second" and similar words do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components and should not be understood as limitations on the embodiments of the present application.

[0033] In addition, the terms "installed", "set", "provided with", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements or components.

[0034] For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0035] Regarding the drawings of the present application, it should be clearly understood that the drawings are for illustration and description purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present specification. It should also be understood that the drawings are not drawn to scale.

[0036] Embodiment 1:

[0037] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, this embodiment provides a socket with a hidden cover, including:

[0038] The socket housing 1 has an installation cavity 100 and a storage cavity 101. An opening 102 is provided at the top of the socket housing 1. The opening 102 passes through the top of the socket housing 1. The opening 102 and the installation cavity 100 are connected with the storage cavity 101. Sliding grooves 103 are provided on both sides of the storage cavity 101 along the height direction of the socket housing 1.

[0039] Functional component 2, the functional component 2 is arranged in the installation cavity 100, and the functional component 2 can be a socket, an HDMI interface, a USB interface, a network interface or a telephone interface, etc.

[0040] And a cover plate 3, wherein a sliding shaft 300 is provided on one side of the cover plate 3 close to the storage cavity 101, wherein the sliding shaft 300 is at least partially arc-shaped, and the sliding shaft 300 is slidably matched with the sliding groove 103, and the cover plate 3 has a closed position covering the functional part 2 and an open position embedded in the storage cavity 101 after being flipped over.

[0041] Through this arrangement, the cover plate 3 of the socket can be embedded in the storage cavity 101 and hidden after being flipped, and will not take up additional space. It is particularly suitable for use in occasions with limited space. At the same time, it will not be damaged by accidental collision, and it is conducive to the plugging and use of the plug and the functional part 2; secondly, the sliding shaft 300 and the sliding groove 103 are slidably matched to allow the cover plate 3 to move along a predetermined path when switching, thereby improving the smoothness of the storage of the cover plate 3 and the convenience of product use, while preventing the cover plate 3 from leaving the storage cavity 101.

[0042] Among them, Figure 5 As shown, the sliding groove 103 includes a rotating portion 1031, a guide groove portion 1032 and a slide groove portion 1033 which are arranged in sequence. The rotating portion 1031 is adapted to the sliding shaft 300. The lower side of the guide groove portion 1032 close to the functional part 2 is inclined toward the functional part 2 so that the width of the guide groove portion 1032 gradually increases, and the side away from the functional part 2 is generally a vertical plane on the same side as the slide groove portion 1033. Through this arrangement, the cover plate 3 can stably move along a predetermined path when opening and closing, for example When opening, the cover 3 is pressed on one side above the storage cavity 101, and the cover 3 is flipped around the rotating part 1031 through the sliding shaft 300. Then the sliding shaft 300 slides along the guide groove part 1032 to the slide groove part 1033 until the cover 3 falls into the storage cavity 101 for hiding. When closing, the side of the cover 3 away from the sliding shaft 300 is pulled up, and the sliding shaft 300 slides along the slide groove part 1033 and the guide groove part 1032 into the rotating part 1031. At this time, the cover 3 can be flipped over to cover the functional part 2.

[0043] Furthermore, an arcuate transition section 1034 is provided between the rotating portion 1031 and the guide groove portion 1032 and between the guide groove portion 1032 and the slide groove portion 1033. The arcuate transition section 1034 allows the sliding shaft 300 to slide more smoothly in the slide groove 103, thereby improving the feel of opening and closing the cover plate 3.

[0044] Among them, Figure 6As shown, a convex rib portion 1010 is provided at the bottom of the storage cavity 101, and the convex rib portion 1010 is elastic. When the cover plate 3 is in the open position, the cover plate 3 is pressed against the convex rib portion 1010. In the present embodiment, three convex rib portions 1010 are provided, and the convex rib portions 1010 are made of elastic material. When the cover plate 3 is opened, the cover plate 3 falls and contacts with the convex rib portion 1010, thereby reducing the impact force on the cover plate 3 and extending the service life of the product.

[0045] like Figure 4 As shown, a magnetic member 4 is provided on the back of the cover plate 3 away from the sliding shaft 300, and an abutment portion 5 is provided on the socket housing 1. When the cover plate 3 is in the closed position, the cover plate 3 is pressed against the abutment portion 5. The abutment portion 5 is made of a magnetically attracted material, and the magnetic member 4 can be a magnet. In this embodiment, grooves are provided on both sides of the back of the cover plate 3, and the magnets are installed in the grooves. When the cover plate 3 is in the closed position, the magnetic member 4 forms a magnetic connection with the abutment portion 5, thereby ensuring that the flip cover is stably in the closed position.

[0046] Furthermore, a frame 50 is provided on the socket housing 1, and the frame 50 is made of a magnetically attracted material, preferably a magnetically attracted metal material. When the cover 3 is in a closed position, the cover 3 covers the frame 50, and the magnetic component 4 forms a magnetic connection with the upper end surface of the frame 50. When the cover 3 is in an open position, the cover 3 is embedded in the storage cavity 101, and the magnetic component 4 forms a magnetic connection with the side wall of the frame 50. In this way, the cover 3 can be kept stable in both the open position and the closed position with the help of the magnetic connection.

[0047] The structure of the hidden cover plate 3 can be applied to sockets of various structures, as follows:

[0048] Structure 1:

[0049] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, there are two cover plates 3, and the number of the storage cavities 101 is the same as the number of the cover plates 3, that is, there are also two storage cavities 101, and they are arranged on both sides of the installation cavity 100 in the length direction of the socket housing 1. With this layout structure, the overall size of the socket is relatively small, which is particularly suitable for installation occasions with limited space, and can be opened on one side for use.

[0050] Further, a crossbar portion 500 is provided in the middle of the frame 50 to divide the frame 50 into two mounting holes, and the functional member 2 is snap-fitted into the mounting holes. For the specific snap-fitting structure, refer to the modular socket of the functional member in the prior art. When the cover plate 3 is in the closed position, the side of the cover plate 3 away from the sliding shaft 300 abuts against the crossbar portion 500. Through this setting, the frame 50 is in a shape of Chinese character 'Ri' (日), and two functional members 2 can be installed. At the same time, the frame 50 in the shape of Chinese character 'Ri' can form a more stable support for the two cover plates 3.

[0051] Secondly, the socket housing 1 includes a detachable base 1000 and a panel 1001. A connecting portion 1003 adapted to the frame 50 is provided on the panel 1001, and the connecting portion 1003 is also in the shape of Chinese character 'Ri'. The frame 50 is disposed on the connecting portion 1003. In this way, the panel 1001 can be adaptively replaced according to different requirements of users for the material, color, texture, etc. of the panel 1001.

[0052] Structure Two:

[0053] As Figure 8 shown, there is one cover plate 3, and the number of the storage cavities 101 is the same as that of the cover plate 3, that is, there is one storage cavity 101, and it is disposed on one side of the installation cavity 100 in the width direction of the socket housing 1. In this way, although the width dimension of the socket is increased, only one cover plate 3 can cover a plurality of functional members 2.

[0054] Structure Three:

[0055] As Fig. 9 shown, the number of the cover plates 3 is the same as that of the functional members 2, and the number of the storage cavities 101 is the same as that of the cover plates 3, and they are disposed on one side of the installation cavity 100 in the width direction of the socket housing 1. Both sides of each storage cavity 101 are provided with the sliding grooves 103. In this way, although the overall size of the socket is increased, each functional member 2 can be matched with a separate cover plate 3, and the number of functional members 2 that can be installed on the socket is not limited.

[0056] In summary, after reading this detailed disclosure, those skilled in the art can understand that the foregoing detailed disclosure can be presented only by way of example and may not be restrictive. Although not explicitly stated here, those skilled in the art can understand that the requirements of the present application encompass various reasonable changes, improvements, and modifications to the embodiments. These changes, improvements, and modifications are intended to be proposed by the present application and are within the spirit and scope of the exemplary embodiments of the present application.

[0057] In addition, it should be understood that in the foregoing description of the embodiments of the present application, in order to help understand a feature and for the purpose of simplifying the present application, the present application combines various features in a single embodiment, drawing or its description. However, this does not mean that the combination of these features is necessary. When reading the present application, it is entirely possible for a person skilled in the art to mark out a part of the devices as a separate embodiment. In other words, the embodiments in the present application can also be understood as the integration of multiple secondary embodiments. This is also true when the content of each secondary embodiment is less than all the features of a single aforementioned disclosed embodiment.

[0058] Finally, it should be understood that the embodiments of the application disclosed herein are explanations of the principles of the embodiments of the present application. Other modified embodiments are also within the scope of the present application. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present application are merely examples and not limitations. Those skilled in the art can adopt alternative configurations according to the embodiments in the present application to implement the application in the present application. Therefore, the embodiments of the present application are not limited to the embodiments accurately described in the application.

Claims

1. A socket with a hidden cover, characterized in that: include: A socket housing (1), the socket housing (1) comprising an installation cavity (100) and a storage cavity (101); an opening (102) is provided at the top of the socket housing (1); the opening (102) and the installation cavity (100) are in communication with the storage cavity (101); sliding grooves (103) are provided on both sides of the storage cavity (101) along the height direction of the socket housing (1); A functional component (2), wherein the functional component (2) is arranged in the installation cavity (100); and a cover plate (3), wherein a sliding shaft (300) is provided on one side of the cover plate (3) close to the storage cavity (101), the sliding shaft (300) slidingly cooperates with the sliding groove (103), and the cover plate (3) has a closed position covering the top of the functional part (2) and an open position after being turned over and embedded in the storage cavity (101).

2. A socket with a hidden cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding groove (103) comprises a rotating portion (1031), a guide groove portion (1032) and a sliding groove portion (1033) which are arranged in sequence; the rotating portion (1031) is adapted to be arranged with the sliding shaft (300); the lower side of the guide groove portion (1032) is inclined toward the functional part (2) so that the width of the guide groove portion (1032) gradually increases.

3. A socket with hidden cover according to claim 2, characterized in that: An arc-shaped transition section (1034) is provided between the rotating portion (1031) and the guide groove portion (1032), and between the guide groove portion (1032) and the slide groove portion (1033).

4. The socket with hidden cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: A magnetic part (4) is arranged on the back of the cover plate (3) away from the sliding shaft (300), and an abutment portion (5) is arranged on the socket housing (1). When the cover plate (3) is in a closed position, the cover plate (3) is pressed against the abutment portion (5), and the abutment portion (5) is made of a magnetically attracted material.

5. The socket with hidden cover according to claim 4, characterized in that: A frame (50) is provided on the socket housing (1), and the frame (50) is made of a magnetically attracted material. When the cover plate (3) is in a closed position, the cover plate (3) covers the frame (50), and the magnetic member (4) forms a magnetic connection with the upper end surface of the frame (50). When the cover plate (3) is in an open position, the cover plate (3) is embedded in the storage cavity (101), and the magnetic member (4) forms a magnetic connection with the side wall of the frame (50).

6. A socket with a hidden cover according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The number of the cover plates (3) is the same as the number of the functional parts (2), the number of the storage cavities (101) is the same as the number of the cover plates (3), and they are arranged on one side of the installation cavity (100) in the width direction of the socket housing (1), and the sliding grooves (103) are arranged on both sides of each of the storage cavities (101).

7. A socket with a hidden cover according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: There is one cover plate (3), the number of the receiving cavities (101) is the same as the number of the cover plate (3), and they are arranged on one side of the installation cavity (100) in the width direction of the socket housing (1).

8. A socket with a hidden cover according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: There are two cover plates (3), the number of the storage cavities (101) is the same as the number of the cover plates (3), and they are arranged on both sides of the installation cavity (100) in the length direction of the socket housing (1).

9. The socket with hidden cover according to claim 5, characterized in that: A crossbar portion (500) is provided in the middle of the frame (50) to divide the frame (50) into two mounting holes, and the functional component (2) is snapped into the mounting hole. When the cover plate (3) is in a closed position, the side of the cover plate (3) away from the sliding shaft (300) is pressed against the crossbar portion (500).

10. The socket with hidden cover according to claim 9, characterized in that: The socket housing (1) comprises a detachably connected base (1000) and a panel (1001); a connecting portion (1003) adapted to a frame (50) is provided on the panel (1001); and the frame (50) is provided on the connecting portion (1003).

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