Waterproof European style socket

By designing waterproofing plates and metal shrapnels on European sockets and setting raised card blocks on wiring components, the existing sockets lack waterproofing performance in home environments is solved, achieving higher waterproofing performance and safety, while reducing manufacturing costs.

CN222940266UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-03WENZHOU OPHI INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421758420.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-24
Publication Date
2025-06-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing European sockets lack waterproof performance in home environments and are easily damaged by water splashing, which is especially threatening the safety of children and the elderly.

Method used

A waterproof European socket is designed, using a waterproof plate to connect to the panel through a rotating shaft, and a metal shrapnel is installed in the wiring compartment. A wire laying port is set at the lower part of the waterproof plate to prevent cable squeezing. At the same time, a raised card block is installed on the wiring assembly to simplify the fixing assembly.

Benefits of technology

Enhanced waterproof performance of the socket, avoid damage caused by water spilling, and reduces the risk of short circuit accidents caused by children using external foreign objects to insert into the socket, while reducing manufacturing costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a socket application technology, in particular to a waterproof European style socket, which comprises a panel, a protection cabin and a wiring base, and is characterized in that the panel comprises a waterproof plate and a plug wire cabin, the waterproof plate is connected with the panel through a rotating shaft, a metal elastic sheet is arranged in the plug wire cabin, and the metal elastic sheet extends into the wiring base. The waterproof plate arranged on the surface of the panel is provided with a clamping groove, opening and closing are convenient, and meanwhile the lower portion of the waterproof plate is provided with a pay-off port, so that electric appliance cables are prevented from being extruded.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to socket application technology, in particular to a waterproof European socket. Background Art

[0002] A socket is a commonly used electrical device, also known as a power socket or a switch socket, which supplies power to other electrical devices through power output and is widely used in various living scenarios. For existing European sockets, especially those used in households, although anti-touch devices have been involved inside the socket, little attention has been paid to the waterproof performance of the socket itself. Since there are children and the elderly in the family, there is a possibility that water may be splashed into the socket, resulting in damage to the socket and inability to use it. There is an urgent need for a European socket with a simple structure and excellent waterproof performance. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] To solve the problems mentioned in the above background art, a waterproof European socket is proposed. The technical solution of the utility model: A waterproof European socket, comprising a panel, a protective chamber, and a wiring base, characterized in that: the panel includes a waterproof board and a plug-in compartment, the waterproof board is connected to the panel through a rotating shaft, a metal elastic piece is arranged inside the plug-in compartment, and the metal elastic piece extends into the wiring base.

[0004] Preferably, a waterproof buckle is arranged on the horizontal side of the waterproof board, a wire outlet is arranged below the waterproof buckle, a waterproof slot is arranged on one side of the panel, and the waterproof slot is fixedly clamped with the waterproof buckle for fixing between the waterproof board and the panel.

[0005] Preferably, a connecting backboard is further arranged at the bottom of the panel, a connecting convex block is arranged in the middle of the connecting backboard, the connecting convex block has elasticity and can be fixedly clamped with the panel, and connecting grooves are arranged around the connecting backboard for closely fitting with the back of the panel.

[0006] Preferably, a connecting bottom board is arranged at the bottom of the connecting backboard, support columns are arranged around the middle and below of the connecting bottom board, the connecting bottom board is integrally formed of a metal material, and the support columns extend and are fixed on the wiring base.

[0007] Preferably, a safety door is arranged inside the protective chamber, contact slopes are arranged on both sides of the safety door, and the contact slopes are used for contacting the neutral plug and the live plug respectively during the insertion process of the electrical appliance plug.

[0008] Preferably, the wiring base is provided with a wiring component, and the wiring component includes: a neutral wire jack, a live wire jack, and a metal elastic sheet. A fixed end hole is provided between the neutral wire jack and the live wire jack, and the fixed end hole and the wiring base are fixedly connected by bolts. Lower parts on both sides of the wiring component are provided with protruding bump blocks, and the protruding bump blocks abut against the wiring base.

[0009] Preferably, the wiring base is further provided with a wiring component fixing groove and a spring sheet fixing cavity. The spring sheet fixing cavity is distributed on the upper and lower parts of the wiring base for fixing the metal elastic sheet. The wiring component fixing groove and the protruding bump blocks are clamped and fixed to improve the connection stability between the wiring component and the wiring base.

[0010] Preferably, through holes of the wiring base are provided around the upper surface of the wiring base, and the support columns penetrate through the through holes of the wiring base.

[0011] Preferably, a base fixing hook is provided outside the wiring base, and an adjusting screw is provided on the upper part of the base fixing hook. By turning the adjusting screw, the distance between the base fixing hook and the wiring base can be adjusted.

[0012] Preferably, protruding baffle plates are provided on both sides inside the spring sheet fixing cavity. The upper length of the protruding baffle plates is smaller than the lower length, and the overall shape is trapezoidal.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model provides a waterproof European socket, which has at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. By providing a waterproof plate through a waterproof card slot on the socket panel, it is convenient to open and close. At the same time, a wire releasing port is provided at the lower part of the waterproof plate to prevent the electrical appliance cable from being squeezed. The waterproof performance of the socket is enhanced, and the occurrence of short - circuit accidents caused by children inserting foreign objects into the socket is also avoided. The waterproof plate has a simple structure and is easy to use.

[0015] 2. By providing protruding bump blocks on the wiring component, the fixed assembly between the wiring component and the wiring base is made simpler and more convenient to operate. The use of bolts is reduced, and the manufacturing cost is lowered. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and form a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation to the present application. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 is the overall schematic diagram of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 is the overall exploded schematic diagram of the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a partial enlarged view in

[0020] Figure 4 is the completed assembly effect diagram of the wiring component and the wiring base.

[0021] Reference numerals

[0022] 1 - Panel; 101 - Plug-in wire compartment; 102 - Waterproof plate; 1021 - Waterproof buckle; 1022 - Wire release port; 1023 - Rotating shaft; 1024 - Waterproof card slot; 103 - Connecting backplane; 1031 - Connecting bump; 1032 - Connecting groove; 104 - Connecting bottom plate; 1041 - Support column; 2 - Protection compartment; 201 - Safety door; 2011 - Contact ramp; 2023 - Wiring base; 301 - Wiring component; 3011 - Neutral wire socket; 3012 - Live wire socket; 3013 - Metal shrapnel; 3014 - Fixed end hole; 3015 - Raised clamping block; 302 - Wiring base through hole; 303 - Wiring component fixing groove; 304 - Shrapnel fixing cavity; 3041 - Raised baffle; 305 - Base fixing hook; Detailed implementation manners

[0023] Next, the technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0024] Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present utility model.

[0025] All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0026] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present utility model.

[0027] Such as Figures 1-4As shown in the figure, a waterproof European socket includes a panel 1, a protective cabin 2, and a wiring base 3, characterized in that: the panel 1 includes a waterproof plate 102 and a wire insertion cabin 101, the waterproof plate 102 is connected to the panel 1 through a rotating shaft 1023, a metal elastic sheet 3013 is arranged inside the wire insertion cabin 101, and the metal elastic sheet 3013 extends into the wiring base 3. A waterproof buckle 1021 is arranged on the horizontal side of the waterproof plate 102, a wire releasing port 1022 is arranged below the waterproof buckle 1021, a waterproof clamping groove 1024 is arranged on one side of the panel 1, and the waterproof clamping groove 1024 is clamped and fixed with the waterproof buckle 1021 for fixing between the waterproof plate 102 and the panel 1. A connecting back plate 103 is further arranged at the bottom of the panel 1, a connecting convex block 1031 is arranged in the middle of the connecting back plate 103, the connecting convex block 1031 has elasticity and can be fixedly clamped with the panel 1, connecting grooves 1032 are arranged around the connecting back plate 103, and the connecting grooves 1032 are used for closely fitting with the back of the panel 1. Since the socket mainly experiences the plugging and unplugging of the socket and the electrical appliance during use, by designing the connecting grooves 1032, the connection tightness between the connecting back plate and the panel is enhanced.

[0028] As Figures 1-2 shown, a connecting bottom plate 104 is arranged at the bottom of the connecting back plate 103, support columns 1041 are arranged around the middle and below of the connecting bottom plate 104, the connecting bottom plate 104 is integrally formed of a metal material, and the support columns 1041 extend and are fixed on the wiring base 3. A safety door 201 is arranged inside the protective cabin 2, contact slopes 2011 are arranged on both sides of the safety door 201, and the contact slopes are used for the contact slopes 2011 to be in contact with the zero-line plug and the live-line plug respectively during the insertion process of the electrical appliance plug.

[0029] As Figures 2-3 shown: the wiring base 3 is provided with a wiring component 301, the wiring component 301 includes: a zero-line socket 3011, a live-line socket 3012, a metal elastic sheet 3013, a fixed-end hole 3014 is arranged between the zero-line socket 3011 and the live-line socket 3012, and the fixed-end hole 3014 is fixedly connected with the wiring base 3 through a bolt. Raised clamping blocks 3015 are arranged at the lower parts on both sides of the wiring component 301, and the raised clamping blocks 3015 abut against the wiring base. The wiring base 3 is further provided with a wiring component fixing groove 303 and a elastic sheet fixing cavity 304. The elastic sheet fixing cavity 304 is distributed on the upper and lower parts of the wiring base 3 for fixing the metal elastic sheet 3013. The wiring component fixing groove 303 is clamped and fixed with the raised clamping blocks 3015 to improve the connection stability between the wiring component 301 and the wiring base 3. Wiring base through holes 302 are arranged around the upper surface of the wiring base 3, and the support columns 1041 penetrate through the wiring base through holes 302.

[0030] As Figures 2-4 shown, a base fixing hook 305 is provided outside the wiring base 3. An adjusting screw is provided on the upper part of the base fixing hook 305. By turning the adjusting screw, the distance between the base fixing hook 305 and the wiring base 3 is adjusted. On both sides inside the elastic sheet fixing cavity 304, there are convex baffles 3041. The upper length of the convex baffle 3041 is smaller than the lower length, and the whole is trapezoidal, which enhances the stability of the overall constraint and at the same time increases the creepage safety distance of the metal elastic sheet itself.

[0031] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

Claims

1. A waterproof European socket, comprising a panel, a protective compartment, and a wiring base, characterized in that: The panel includes a waterproof plate and a wiring compartment. The waterproof plate is connected to the panel via a rotating shaft. A metal spring is arranged inside the wiring compartment and extends into the wiring base.

2. A waterproof European socket as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A waterproof buckle is provided on the horizontal side of the waterproof board, a wire release port is provided below the waterproof buckle, and a waterproof slot is provided on one side of the panel. The waterproof slot is fixedly connected to the waterproof buckle for fixing the waterproof board to the panel.

3. A waterproof European socket as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting back plate is also provided at the bottom of the panel, a connecting protrusion is provided in the middle of the connecting back plate, the connecting protrusion is elastic and can be fixedly connected with the panel, and connecting grooves are provided around the connecting back plate, and the connecting grooves are used to fit tightly with the back of the panel.

4. A waterproof European socket as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting base plate is arranged at the bottom of the connecting back plate, and supporting columns are arranged around the lower middle part of the connecting base plate. The connecting base plate is integrally formed by using metal material, and the supporting columns are extended and fixed on the wiring base.

5. The waterproof European socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A safety door is arranged inside the protection cabin, and contact slopes are arranged on both sides of the safety door. The contact slopes are used to contact the neutral wire plug and the live wire plug respectively during the process of inserting the electrical appliance plug.

6. A waterproof European socket as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The wiring base is provided with a wiring assembly, and the wiring assembly includes: a neutral wire socket, a live wire socket, and a metal spring. A fixed end hole is provided between the neutral wire socket and the live wire socket. The fixed end hole is fixedly connected to the wiring base by bolts. Raised card blocks are provided at the lower part of both sides of the wiring assembly, and the raised card blocks abut against the wiring base.

7. A waterproof European socket as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: The wiring base is also provided with a wiring assembly fixing groove and a spring fixing cavity. The spring fixing cavity is distributed at the upper and lower parts of the wiring base and is used to fix the metal spring. The wiring assembly fixing groove is fixed with the raised clamping block to improve the connection stability between the wiring assembly and the wiring base.

8. A waterproof European socket as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The upper surface of the wiring base is provided with wiring base through holes around the periphery, and the support column passes through the wiring base through holes.

9. A waterproof European socket as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: A base fixing hook is arranged outside the wiring base, and an adjusting screw is arranged on the upper part of the base fixing hook. By turning the adjusting screw, the distance between the base fixing hook and the wiring base can be adjusted.

10. A waterproof European socket as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: Raised baffles are arranged on both sides of the spring sheet fixing cavity, the upper length of the raised baffles is smaller than the lower length, and the whole is trapezoidal.