Socket

Abstract

The utility model discloses a socket. The socket comprises: a housing; the inner container assembly is arranged in the shell, and the inner container assembly is used for being electrically connected with an external power source; the inner container assembly comprises a plug bush support, a plurality of plug bushes and a plurality of plug bushes, and the plug bush support comprises a plurality of outer surfaces which limit an inner space; the plug bush assembly is at least partially accommodated in the internal space, the plug bush assembly comprises a power line connecting piece, the power line connecting piece at least partially extends to an external space relative to the internal space from a first outer surface of the plurality of outer surfaces, and the power line connecting piece is used for being electrically connected with an external power line; and the bolt connecting piece at least partially extends to the external space from a second outer surface in the plurality of outer surfaces so as to be electrically connected with a bolt assembly which is matched with the plurality of outer surfaces for use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model generally relates to the field of low-voltage electrical appliances, and in particular to an electrical appliance connection and switching device. Background Art

[0002] Sockets are electrical devices that provide power interfaces for electrical devices, and they are closely related to people's lives. Among them, the magic cube socket, as a type of socket, is becoming more and more popular because of its small size, easy to carry, and the ability to plug multiple plugs at the same time without interference.

[0003] At present, the magic cube sockets on the market are mainly divided into two categories: wireless magic cube sockets and wired magic cube sockets. The wireless magic cube socket is connected to the power supply through the plug assembly. It is simple to operate and convenient to use, and is suitable for a wide range of home application scenarios; while the wired magic cube socket is connected to the power supply through the corresponding terminal, which is usually used in more complex industrial environments and occasions that require higher reliability. These two sockets have their own characteristics and meet the market's diverse needs for electrical connection equipment. However, both wireless magic cube sockets and wired magic cube sockets require customized socket liners to ensure the stability and safety of their electrical connections. These socket liners are usually customized through mold opening to ensure high compatibility and matching with the socket body. Although customizing the socket liners through mold opening can improve the performance and reliability of the socket, this practice also shows some shortcomings. First, the socket liners are customized for each type of socket, resulting in poor versatility of the socket liners. Each socket requires a dedicated socket liners, which means that the customized socket liners are difficult to use interchangeably between wireless magic cube sockets and wired magic cube sockets, increasing the complexity of maintenance and replacement. Secondly, the production cost of custom-made molds for different types of Rubik's Cube sockets is relatively high.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need in the art for a wireless magic cube socket and an inner tank component thereof that is highly versatile, simple to assemble and has a lower cost. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to provide a wireless magic cube socket and its inner tank component which are highly versatile, simple to assemble and have lower cost, the utility model is provided.

[0006] The utility model provides a socket, wherein the socket comprises: an outer shell; an inner shell component, wherein the inner shell component is inside the outer shell, and the inner shell component is used to be electrically connected to an external power source; wherein the inner shell component comprises: a socket bracket, comprising a plurality of outer surfaces, wherein the plurality of outer surfaces define an internal space; a socket component, wherein the socket component is at least partially accommodated in the internal space, and wherein the socket component comprises: a power line connector, wherein the power line connector at least partially extends from a first outer surface among the plurality of outer surfaces to an external space relative to the internal space, so as to be electrically connected to an external power line; and a plug connector, wherein the plug connector at least partially extends from a second outer surface among the plurality of outer surfaces to the external space, so as to be electrically connected to a plug component used in conjunction therewith.

[0007] The socket as described above, wherein the first outer surface and the second outer surface are adjacent to each other.

[0008] A socket as described in any of the above items, wherein the socket assembly further includes a plug connector for electrically connecting to a matching plug, wherein the plug connector is located on opposite sides perpendicular to the first outer surface and perpendicular to the second outer surface.

[0009] A socket as described in any of the above items, wherein the socket assembly includes an L-pole socket, an N-pole socket and an E-pole socket, or includes an L-pole socket and an N-pole socket, wherein the socket of each pole includes: the power cord connector; the plug connector; a plug connector, the plug connector is used to be electrically connected to a plug used in conjunction with it; and a connecting portion, the connecting portion is used to connect the plug connector, and the power cord connector and the plug connector extend from the connecting portion to the external space respectively.

[0010] A socket as described in any of the above items, wherein the socket assembly includes an L-pole socket, an N-pole socket and an E-pole socket, and the socket bracket includes two brackets, the two brackets are connected to each other to define the internal space, the L-pole socket and the N-pole socket are accommodated in the internal space, and the E-pole socket is fixed to the external space by one of the two brackets.

[0011] A socket as described in any of the above items, wherein a connecting surface of the two brackets is used to receive a matching plug assembly, and a positioning piece is further provided on the connecting surface for fixing the matching plug assembly.

[0012] A socket as described in any of the above items, wherein two limiting grooves are provided on the second outer surface, and the two limiting grooves are respectively located on both sides of the positioning member, and the pin connectors of the L-pole socket and the N-pole socket respectively extend outward from the two limiting grooves and are bent perpendicularly to the second outer surface to a position that cooperates with the pin assembly used in conjunction therewith.

[0013] The socket as described in any of the above items, wherein the two brackets each include one or more clips that cooperate with each other to connect and fix the two brackets; and / or the two brackets include complementary grooves and protrusions.

[0014] A socket as described in any of the above items, wherein the first bracket of the two brackets includes the first outer surface, the first outer surface includes a pair of through holes located on the same straight line, and the power cord connector of the L-pole socket and the power cord connector of the N-pole socket extend to the external space via the pair of through holes respectively.

[0015] A socket as described in any of the above items, wherein the first bracket of the two brackets includes the first outer surface, the first outer surface includes a recessed area in the middle part, at least a part of the E-pole socket is accommodated in the recessed area, and the power cord connector of the E-pole socket extends from the recessed area perpendicular to the first outer surface to the external space.

[0016] A socket as described in any one of the above items, wherein the socket of each pole is integrally formed.

[0017] The socket as described in any of the above items, wherein the socket further comprises: a latch assembly, wherein the latch assembly is plugged into and electrically connected to the inner tank assembly in the outer shell.

[0018] The socket and the inner tank assembly thereof according to the embodiment of the utility model have strong versatility, simple assembly and lower cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The embodiments of the present invention are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0020] Figure 1 The figure shows a three-dimensional view of an inner container assembly for a socket according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 The figure shows an exploded view of the insert sleeve assembly of the liner assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 The figure shows the overall and partial views of the insert sleeve bracket of the liner assembly according to the embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 4The figure shows a schematic diagram of assembling a socket assembly and a bracket in a socket bracket of an inner tank assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 The figure shows a schematic diagram of assembling the plug-in sleeve assembly and another bracket in the plug-in sleeve bracket of the liner assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 The figure shows a schematic assembly diagram of an inner tank assembly and a latch module used in conjunction therewith according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 7 The figures show overall and partial views of a socket according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0028] In the description of the present application, the term “pole” or “polarity” is used to represent the concept of polarity in three-phase alternating current, that is, the L pole represents the live wire, the N pole represents the neutral wire, and the E pole represents the ground wire.

[0029] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "middle", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application 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 therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "assembly", 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 a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0031] Figure 1 The figure shows a three-dimensional view of an inner container assembly 100 for a socket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the liner assembly 100 may include a socket bracket 110 and a socket assembly 120. The socket bracket 110 may include a plurality of outer surfaces, which may define an internal space. For example, the socket bracket 110 may include an outer surface 1101 and an outer surface 1102.

[0033] The socket assembly 120 may be at least partially accommodated in an internal space defined by a plurality of outer surfaces of the socket holder 110. For example, the socket assembly 120 may be used to fix and support at least a portion of the socket assembly 120 accommodated in the internal space thereof.

[0034] The socket assembly 120 may include a power cord connector 120-1 and a plug connector 120-2. The power cord connector 120-1 may extend at least partially from the first outer surface 1101 of the socket bracket 110 to the external space relative to the internal space, so as to be electrically connected to the external power cord. As an example, the power cord connector 120-1 may be electrically connected to the external power cord by welding methods such as fusion welding, pressure welding, and brazing. The plug connector 120-2 may extend at least partially from the second outer surface 1102 of the socket bracket 110 to the external space, so as to be electrically connected to the plug assembly used in conjunction. As an example, the plug connector 120-2 may be directly plugged into the corresponding connection hole of the plug assembly, and then electrically connected to the corresponding connection hole of the plug assembly by welding methods such as fusion welding, pressure welding, and brazing.

[0035] By arranging the power cord connector and the plug connector on the socket assembly, the versatility of the socket liner is enhanced. For example, the socket liner can be applied to both a wired Rubik's Cube socket (for example, connected to an external power source through a power connector) and a wireless Rubik's Cube socket (for example, connected to an external power source through a plug connector), thereby reducing the number of molds and manufacturing costs.

[0036] In some embodiments, the outer surface 1101 extending from the power cord connector 120-1 and the outer surface 1102 extending from the plug connector 120-2 may be adjacent (eg, Figure 1 As shown in FIG. 1 ), the structure of the liner assembly 100 is more compact and easier to be electrically connected to an external power source. In other embodiments, the outer surface 1101 and the outer surface 1102 may also be opposite.

[0037] In some embodiments, the socket assembly 120 may further include a plug connector 120-3. The plug connector 120-3 may be used to electrically connect to a plug used in conjunction with the plug. As an example, the plug connector 120-3 may be adapted to a conventional two-pin plug or a three-pin plug. The plug connector 120-3 may be located on opposite sides perpendicular to the outer surface 1101 and perpendicular to the outer surface 1102. In this way, access to the plug from the outside and access to the power supply from the outside are separated from each other and do not interfere with each other.

[0038] Figure 2 The figure shows an exploded view of the insert sleeve assembly 120 of the liner assembly according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] In some embodiments, the socket assembly 120 may include an E-pole socket 120a, an N-pole socket 120b, and an L-pole socket 120c. The socket assembly 120 may receive a three-pin plug with grounding. For example, the E-pole socket 120a, the N-pole socket 120b, and the L-pole socket 120c may be electrically connected to the corresponding poles of the external power supply, respectively (for example, the E-pole socket 120a may be electrically connected to the ground wire of the external power supply, the N-pole socket 120b may be electrically connected to the neutral wire of the external power supply, and the L-pole socket 120c may be electrically connected to the live wire of the external power supply). In some embodiments, the socket assembly 120 may include an N-pole socket 120b and an L-pole socket 120c. The socket assembly 120 may receive a two-pin plug without grounding. As an example, the N-pole socket 120b may be electrically connected to the neutral wire of the external power supply, and the L-pole socket 120c may be electrically connected to the live wire of the external power supply.

[0040] In some embodiments, each of the E-pole socket 120a, the N-pole socket 120b, and the L-pole socket 120c may be integrally formed. Figure 1 The power line connector described. For example, the E-pole socket 120a may include a power line connector 120a-1, the N-pole socket 120b may include a power line connector 120b-1, and the L-pole socket 120c may include a power line connector 120c-1. As an example, welding holes may be provided on the power line connectors 120a-1, 120b-1, and 120c-1, so that the power line connectors are easily electrically connected to the external power line.

[0041] Each of the E-pole socket 120a, the N-pole socket 120b, and the L-pole socket 120c may further include Figure 1The described plug connector. For example, the E-pole socket 120a may include a plug connector 120a-2, the N-pole socket 120b may include a plug connector 120b-2, and the L-pole socket 120c may include a plug connector 120c-2. As an example, the ends of the plug connectors 120a-2, 120b-2, and 120c-2 may be tongue-shaped welding feet, and the tongue-shaped welding feet of the sockets of each pole may be plugged into the connection holes of the plug connector, and then electrically connected to the connection holes corresponding to the plug assembly by welding methods such as fusion welding, pressure welding, and brazing. In some embodiments, the ends of the plug connectors 120a-2, 120b-2, and 120c-2 may be any other suitable shape (such as a rectangular shape, etc.), and are not limited to the tongue shape. By arranging a power cord connector and a plug connector on the socket assembly, the versatility of the socket liner is enhanced (that is, the socket liner can be applied to both wired Rubik's Cube sockets and wireless Rubik's Cube sockets), thereby reducing the number of molds and reducing manufacturing costs.

[0042] In some embodiments, each of the E-pole socket 120a, the N-pole socket 120b, and the L-pole socket 120c may include a Figure 1 For example, as described in the plug connector Figure 2 As shown, the E-pole socket 120a may include a plug connector 120a-3, the N-pole socket 120b may include a plug connector 120b-3, and the L-pole socket 120c may include a plug connector 120c-3. As an example, these plug connectors are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the corresponding sockets to receive external plugs (e.g., conventional two-pin plugs or three-pin plugs) on two opposite sides of the socket without interfering with each other.

[0043] Each of the E-pole socket 120a, the N-pole socket 120b, and the L-pole socket 120c may further include a connection portion. For example, the E-pole socket 120a may include a connection portion 120a-4, which may be used to connect the plug connector 120a-3. The N-pole socket 120b may include a connection portion 120b-4, which may be used to connect the plug connector 120b-3. The L-pole socket 120c may include a connection portion 120c-4, which may be used to connect the plug connector 120c-3. Among them, the power line connector 120a-1 and the plug connector 120a-2 of the E-pole socket 120a extend from their connection portions 120a-4 to the external space respectively. The power line connector 120b-1 and the plug connector 120b-2 of the N-pole socket 120b extend from their connection portions 120b-4 to the external space respectively. The power line connector 120c-1 and the plug connector 120c-2 of the L-pole socket 120c extend from the connecting portion 120c-4 thereof to the external space, respectively. Figure 4-Figure 5Specific description. In some embodiments, the shape of the connecting portion is not fixed, but depends on the spatial position of the socket in the socket bracket. In some embodiments, the shape of the connecting portion can be bent or straight.

[0044] By using the integrally formed E-pole socket 120a, N-pole socket 120b and L-pole socket 120c to complete the electrical connection between the same polarities, compared with the traditional welding electrical connection solution between the same polarities, the utility model uses fewer welding points and can effectively simplify the assembly process to reduce costs and improve safety and reliability.

[0045] Figure 3 The figure shows the overall and partial views of the socket bracket 110 of the liner assembly according to the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0046] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the socket bracket 110 may include a bracket 110a and a bracket 110b, and the bracket 110a and the bracket 110b may be connected to each other to define an internal space. In some embodiments, the L-pole socket and the N-pole socket (not shown) may be accommodated in the internal space, and the E-pole socket (not shown) may be fixed by the bracket 110b in an external space relative to the internal space, and the following will refer to Figure 4-Figure 5 Specific description.

[0047] The connection surface 1102 of the bracket 110a and the bracket 110b can be used to receive the latch assembly used in conjunction with each other. In some embodiments, a positioning member 110-1 can be further provided on the connection surface 1102, and the positioning member 110-1 can be used to fix the latch assembly used in conjunction with each other. As an example, the positioning member 110-1 can include a positioning rib 110a-1 located on the bracket 110a and a buckle 110b-1 located on the bracket 110b. When the bracket 110a and the bracket 110b are connected to each other, the positioning rib 110a-1 on the bracket 110a and the buckle 110b-1 on the bracket 110b work together to position and fix the latch assembly.

[0048] In some embodiments, two limiting grooves may be provided on the connection surface 1102 (i.e., the second outer surface 1102) of the bracket 110a and the bracket 110b, and the two limiting grooves may be located on both sides of the positioning member 110-1, respectively. The pin connectors of the L-pole socket and the N-pole socket may extend outward from the two limiting grooves, respectively, and bend perpendicularly to the second outer surface 1102 to a position that matches with the pin assembly used in conjunction. As an example, the two limiting grooves may be located on both sides of the buckle 110b-1 on the bracket 110b, respectively, to allow the pin connectors of the L-pole socket and the N-pole socket to extend from the internal space of the socket bracket 110 to the external space.

[0049] In some embodiments, the bracket 110a and the bracket 110b may each include one or more buckles that cooperate with each other. For example, the buckle 110a-2 on the bracket 110a is engaged with the slot 110b-2 on the bracket 110b to connect and fix the bracket 110a and the bracket 110b.

[0050] In some embodiments, the bracket 110a and the bracket 110b may include complementary grooves and bumps. For example, the bracket 110a may be provided with a groove 110a-3, and the bracket 110b may be provided with a bump 110b-3. Alternatively, the bracket 110a may be provided with a bump, and the bracket 110b may be provided with a groove. When the two brackets 110a and 110b are connected to each other via one or more buckles provided thereon (for example, via buckles 110a-2 and slots 110b-2), the groove 110a-3 on the bracket 110a and the bump 110b-3 on the bracket 110b cooperate with each other. Thus, by providing a complementary matching mechanism (for example, a groove 110a-3 and a bump 110b-3), the structural stability of the bracket 111a and the bracket 110b is stronger after the bracket 111a and the bracket 110b are connected.

[0051] In some embodiments, the first bracket 110a of the two brackets may include a first outer surface (i.e., a top surface). A pair of through holes located in the same straight line may be provided on the first outer surface, and the power line connector of the L-pole socket and the power line connector of the N-pole socket may extend to the external space respectively through the pair of through holes. As an example, the shape of the pair of through holes may be rectangular. Alternatively, the shape of the pair of through holes may be any suitable shape suitable for the power line connector of the L-pole socket and the power line connector of the N-pole socket to pass through. In some embodiments, the first outer surface may include a recessed area in its middle portion, wherein at least part of the E-pole socket may be accommodated in the recessed area, and the power line connector of the E-pole socket may extend from the recessed area perpendicular to the first outer surface to the external space. As an example, the connection portion and the plug connector of the E-pole socket may be accommodated in the recessed area, and the recessed area is provided with a support for supporting the connection portion and an isolating member for isolating the power line connector of the E-pole socket from the power line connectors of the L-pole socket and the N-pole socket. In this way, the structural stability of the socket assembly can be enhanced while reducing the risk of electrical short circuits.

[0052] Figure 4 The figure shows a schematic diagram of assembling a socket assembly and a bracket 110a in a socket bracket of an inner tank assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0053] refer to Figure 2 The E-pole socket 120a, N-pole socket 120b, and L-pole socket 120c described above can be assembled to one of the socket brackets 110a. Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments, a groove for accommodating the E-pole socket 120a may be provided on the top of the bracket 110a. The E-pole socket 120a is accommodated in the groove and fixed and supported by the bracket 110a.

[0054] In some embodiments, the pin connector 120a-2 of the E-pole socket 120a can extend from the top groove of the bracket 110a along the first surface 1101 and the second surface 1102 of the socket bracket and be perpendicular to the second surface 1102 for electrical connection with a matching pin assembly on the second surface 1102.

[0055] In some embodiments, the power line connector 120a-1 of the E-pole socket 120a may extend from the groove on the top of the bracket 110a and be perpendicular to the first surface 1101. In some embodiments, the N-pole socket 120b and the L-pole socket are staggered and accommodated inside the bracket 110a, and the plug connector 120b-2 of the N-pole socket 120b and the plug connector 120c-2 of the L-pole socket 120c extend from the second surface 1102 for electrical connection with the plug assembly used in conjunction.

[0056] In some embodiments, a through hole for allowing the power line connector 120b-1 of the N-pole socket 120b to connect with the plug connector 120c-1 of the L-pole socket 120c may be provided on the top of the bracket 110a. By arranging the power line connectors 120a-1, 120b-1, 120c-1 and the plug connectors 120a-2, 120b-2, 120c-2 on different sides, the socket inner shell has strong versatility and can be used for the inner shell of a wireless Rubik's Cube (for example, electrically connected to the plug assembly through the plug connectors 120a-2, 120b-2, 120c-2) and the inner shell of a wired Rubik's Cube (for example, electrically connected to an external power line through the power line connectors 120a-1, 120b-1, 120c-1), thereby reducing the number of molds to save manufacturing costs.

[0057] Figure 5 The figure shows a schematic diagram of assembling the plug-in sleeve assembly with another bracket 110 b in the plug-in sleeve bracket of the liner assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0058] refer to Figure 2 The N-pole socket 120b and the L-pole socket 120c described above can be assembled into another bracket 110b in the socket bracket. Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the N-pole socket 120b and the L-pole socket 120c are arranged alternately on the bracket 110b. In this way, the sockets of the same polarity can be electrically connected through an integral copper bar arrangement, which can not only meet the electrical clearance requirements of the product for polarity but also effectively reduce the number of parts.

[0059] In some embodiments, the plug connector 120b-2 of the N-pole socket 120b and the plug connector 120c-2 of the L-pole socket 120c can extend from the inner space of the socket bracket to the outer space for electrical connection with the plug assembly used in conjunction. In some embodiments, the first surface 1102 of the bracket 110b can be provided with a through hole for allowing the plug connectors 120b-2 and 120c-2 to extend therethrough.

[0060] As an example, the ends of the plug connectors 120a-2, 120b-2, and 120c-2 may be tongue-shaped welding feet, and the tongue-shaped welding feet of the plug sleeve of each pole may be plugged into the wiring hole of the plug connector, and then electrically connected to the corresponding connection hole of the plug assembly by welding, pressure welding, brazing, etc. In some embodiments, the ends of the plug connectors 120a-2, 120b-2, and 120c-2 may be any other suitable shape (such as a rectangular shape, etc.), and are not limited to the tongue shape.

[0061] Figure 6 The figure shows a schematic assembly diagram of an inner liner assembly 600 and a latch module 610 used in conjunction therewith according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0062] In some embodiments, the inner tank assembly 600 can be directly plugged into the plug module 610 used in conjunction with the plug connector to achieve electrical connection. Figure 6 The inner tank assembly 600 shown in the figure includes an E-pole socket, an N-pole socket and an L-pole socket, so the plug assembly 610 used in conjunction with it is Figure 6 The plug assembly is shown as having three metal legs corresponding to the E pole, the N pole, and the L pole. However, in some embodiments, the liner assembly 600 may include an N pole socket and an L pole socket, so the plug assembly 610 used in conjunction may be a plug assembly having two metal legs corresponding to the N pole and the L pole.

[0063] In some embodiments, the plug assembly 610 used in conjunction may include a connection hole 611a plugged with the plug connector of the E-pole socket, a connection hole 611b plugged with the plug connector of the N-pole socket, and a connection hole 611c plugged with the plug connector of the N-pole socket. In some embodiments, the plug assembly 610 used in conjunction may also include a positioning groove 612 matched with a positioning piece on the socket bracket of the liner assembly. In some embodiments, the positioning groove 612 can be used to engage with the positioning piece on the socket bracket of the liner assembly 600, so as to fix the plug assembly 610 to the connecting surface of the two brackets of the liner assembly 600. In this way, the plug assembly 610 can be more firmly fixed on the connecting surface of the two brackets, and the connection of the two brackets can also be made more firmly. It should be noted that the plug module 610 does not have to be a component of the liner assembly 600.

[0064] Figure 7 The figures show overall and partial views of a socket 700 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] like Figure 7 As shown, the socket 700 may include a housing 710 and an inner tank assembly 720. The inner tank assembly 720 may be accommodated in the housing 710. The inner tank assembly 720 may be electrically connected to an external power source via a power cord connector or a plug connector. The inner tank assembly 720 may be a combination of the above Figure 1 The described liner assembly 100, combined with Figure 6 As an example, the power cord connector can be electrically connected to the external power cord by welding, pressure welding, soldering, etc. As another example, the plug connector can be directly plugged into the corresponding connection hole of the plug assembly, and then electrically connected to the corresponding connection hole of the plug assembly by welding, pressure welding, soldering, etc.

[0066] By providing a power cord connector and a plug connector in the inner shell component 720, the versatility of the socket inner shell is enhanced. For example, the socket inner shell can be applied to both a wired Rubik's Cube socket (for example, connected to an external power source through a power connector) and a wireless Rubik's Cube socket (for example, connected to an external power source through a plug connector), thereby reducing the number of molds and manufacturing costs.

[0067] It should be noted that Figure 7 Only the inner liner assembly according to the embodiment of the utility model is used for the wireless magic cube socket. For the purpose of simplicity, the drawings do not show the inner liner assembly according to the embodiment of the utility model for the wired magic cube socket, but those skilled in the art will be able to understand the inner liner assembly according to the embodiment of the utility model. Figures 1 to 7 The description can also be used to understand the situation where the inner liner component of the utility model is used for a wired Rubik's Cube socket.

[0068] like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the socket 700 may also include a plug assembly 610, which may be located in the housing 710 and is used to be electrically connected to the plug connector of the liner assembly. Specifically, the plug assembly 610 can be plugged into the corresponding plug connector of the liner assembly 720 through its corresponding connection hole to achieve electrical connection. In some embodiments, the corresponding plug connector of the liner assembly 720 can be electrically connected to the corresponding connection hole of the plug assembly 610 by welding methods such as fusion welding, pressure welding and brazing. In this way, it is avoided to use a jumper welding process to weld the liner assembly for the socket with the plug assembly, and there is no need to first wear the three jumpers of the fire (L pole), the ground (N pole) and the zero (E pole) on the liner assembly and weld them, and then wear the jumpers on the plug module for welding. Therefore, compared with the traditional jumper welding process, by directly plugging the plug connector into the corresponding connection hole of the plug assembly and then welding to achieve electrical connection, fewer solder joints, simpler assembly, lower temperature rise and safer.

[0069] In some embodiments, the liner assembly 720 may further include a protective door module 724. The protective door module 724 may include a socket for adapting to a conventional two-pin plug and a three-pin plug. The protective door module 724 may be assembled to the two open ends of the socket bracket of the liner assembly 720 to increase the safety of using the socket 700 equipped with the liner assembly 720.

[0070] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above. However, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various ways and variations without departing from its broad spirit and scope. A person skilled in the art can make many modifications and changes based on the concept of the present invention without creative work. Therefore, any technical solution that can be obtained by a person skilled in the art through logical analysis, reasoning or limited experiments based on the concept of the present invention on the basis of the prior art should fall within the scope of protection determined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A socket, characterized in that: include: shell; An inner liner component, the inner liner component is inside the outer shell, and the inner liner component is used to be electrically connected to an external power source; Wherein, the liner assembly comprises: A socket bracket including a plurality of outer surfaces defining an inner space; A socket assembly, the socket assembly being at least partially accommodated in the internal space, the socket assembly comprising: A power line connector, the power line connector at least partially extending from a first outer surface of the plurality of outer surfaces to an outer space relative to the inner space for connecting to an external Power cord electrical connection; A latch connector extends at least partially from a second outer surface among the plurality of outer surfaces to the external space for electrical connection with a matching latch assembly.

2. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that The first outer surface and the second outer surface are adjacent to each other.

3. The socket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The socket assembly also includes a plug connector for electrically connecting to a matching plug. Wherein, the plug connector is located on two opposite sides which are perpendicular to the first outer surface and perpendicular to the second outer surface.

4. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that The socket assembly includes an L-pole socket, an N-pole socket and an E-pole socket, or includes an L-pole socket and an N-pole socket, wherein the socket of each pole includes: The power line connector; the latch connector; A plug connector, the plug connector being used to electrically connect to a mating plug; and A connecting portion is used to connect the plug connector, and the power cord connector and the plug connector extend from the connecting portion to the external space respectively.

5. The socket according to claim 4, characterized in that The socket assembly comprises an L-pole socket, an N-pole socket and an E-pole socket, and The socket bracket includes two brackets, the two brackets are connected to each other to define the internal space, the L-pole socket and the N-pole socket are accommodated in the internal space, and the E-pole socket is fixed to the external space by one of the two brackets.

6. The socket according to claim 5, characterized in that A connecting surface of the two brackets is used to receive a latch assembly used in conjunction with the two brackets, and a positioning piece is further provided on the connecting surface to fix the latch assembly used in conjunction with the two brackets.

7. The socket according to claim 6, characterized in that Two limiting grooves are provided on the second outer surface, and the two limiting grooves are respectively located on both sides of the positioning member. The pin connectors of the L-pole socket and the N-pole socket respectively extend outward from the two limiting grooves and are bent perpendicularly to the second outer surface to a position that cooperates with the pin assembly used in conjunction therewith.

8. The socket according to claim 5, characterized in that The two brackets each include one or more buckles that cooperate with each other to connect and fix the two brackets; and / or The two brackets include complementary grooves and projections.

9. The socket according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first of the two brackets includes the first outer surface, the first outer surface includes a pair of through holes located on the same straight line, and the power line connector of the L-pole socket and the power line connector of the N-pole socket extend to the external space via the pair of through holes respectively.

10. The socket according to claim 5, characterized in that The first of the two brackets includes the first outer surface, which includes a recessed area in the middle part, at least a portion of the E-pole socket is accommodated in the recessed area, and the power cord connector of the E-pole socket extends from the recessed area perpendicular to the first outer surface to the external space.

11. The socket according to claim 4, characterized in that The plug sleeve of each pole is integrally formed.

12. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: A latch assembly is inside the housing and is plugged into and electrically connected to the inner tank assembly.

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