Improved AC socket

By designing the limit spring mechanism of anti-disengagement components and protective plates in the AC socket, the problems of easy disengagement and poor contact of the plug are solved, and the safety and service life of the socket are improved.

CN222966439UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-10DONGGUAN JINGGANG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422139359.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-02
Publication Date
2025-06-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-02

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Technical Problem

When the existing AC socket is connected to the socket, the plug is prone to disengagement due to external force pulling, and when the plug is not disengaged, it may lead to poor contact and increase the risk of fire.

Method used

An improved AC socket is designed, using anti-disengagement components, including plug-in frames, clamping blocks, clamping springs and rubber pads. Through the plug-in and spring action of plug-in and clamping blocks, the plug-in effect is achieved, and dust and water are prevented from entering when not in use.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent the plug from falling off when pulled externally, improve the safety and stability of the plug, and prevent dust and water from entering when not in use, extending the service life of the socket.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an improved AC socket, and relates to the AC socket field, the improved AC socket comprises a socket body, a plug body is plugged in the socket body, the front surface of the socket body and the outer side of the plug body are fixedly connected with an anti-drop assembly, and the anti-drop assembly comprises a plugging frame arranged on the front surface of the socket body. The outer side of the plug body is fixedly connected with a plugging block. By adopting the above structure, the plug body is continuously plugged to complete the plugging of the socket body and the plug body, and the plugging block and the plugging frame are also properly plugged after the plugging of the plug body and the socket body is completed, so that the position of the clamping hole is consistent with the position of the circular groove. At the moment, the clamping block is not extruded by the plugging frame and pops out of the circular groove under the action of the clamping spring so as to be clamped with the clamping hole, so that the plug body can be prevented from falling off after the clamping block and the clamping hole are clamped, and the safety and practicability of the device are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of AC sockets, and particularly relates to an improved AC socket. Background Art

[0002] The structure of an AC power socket includes a socket plug and a socket base. The plug is usually used to connect the power cord, while the socket base is used to connect the power port of the device. The electrical connection between the plug and the socket base can be achieved through the metal pins of the plug and the metal contacts of the socket base. AC power sockets can adopt different designs, including two-pin type, three-pin type, and four-pin type, etc., among which the three-pin socket is the most common one.

[0003] According to the Chinese patent with the publication number "CN116207545A", an AC socket with dust-proof and insulation protection functions is disclosed, including a socket body. A support is arranged on the outer side of the upper end of the socket body, a covering component is arranged on the side wall of the support, and a socket is opened at the upper end of the socket body; when the socket body is not in use, the covering component can protect the socket body. When connecting an external plug to the socket body, the covering component is no longer used to close the support, and then the plug pin is inserted into the socket. One end of the plug pin passes through the opening and penetrates the rubber pad, so that the rubber pad fits with the plug pin, which can not only prevent substances such as liquid and dust from entering the socket body through the socket, but also effectively play an insulating role. When the plug pin is separated from the socket, the socket can be closed by the closing mechanism, thereby preventing impurities such as dust, water, and liquid from entering the socket body through the socket, and further preventing dust, etc. from accumulating inside the socket body and affecting the use performance of the socket body;

[0004] From the above structure, it can be seen that the covering component can protect the socket body. When it is necessary to connect an external plug to the socket body, the covering component is no longer used to close the support, and then the plug pin can be inserted into the socket. One end of the plug pin passes through the opening and penetrates the rubber pad, so that the rubber pad fits with the plug pin, which can not only prevent substances such as liquid and dust from entering the socket body through the socket. However, when the existing socket and plug are matched, when the plug is slightly pulled by an external force, it is very likely that the plug will be detached. And when the plug is pulled but not detached and the plug and the socket are loosened, it is very likely that poor contact will occur, and in severe cases, a fire may occur. Therefore, the above socket is improved to provide an anti-detachment AC socket. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] Aiming at the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an improved AC socket to solve the problems raised in the background art.

[0006] The above technical purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] An improved AC socket includes a socket body, a plug body is inserted inside the socket body, anti-disconnection components are fixedly connected to the front surface of the socket body and the outer side of the plug body respectively. The anti-disconnection component includes a plug-in frame arranged on the front surface of the socket body, a plug-in block is fixedly connected to the outer side of the plug body, the plug-in block is inserted into the plug-in frame, clamping holes are formed on both sides of the plug-in block, circular grooves are formed on both sides of the plug-in block, clamping springs are fixedly connected inside the circular grooves, the other ends of the clamping springs are fixedly connected with clamping blocks, and the clamping blocks are clamped with the clamping holes.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, a first protection plate is hinged to one side inside the plug-in frame, a second protection plate is hinged to the other side inside the plug-in frame, limiting rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the back surfaces of the first protection plate and the second protection plate, and the limiting rods are slidably inserted into both sides of the plug-in frame.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the first protection plate and the second protection plate are attached to each other, an upper contact pad is fixedly connected to the upper end of the other side of the first protection plate, a lower contact pad is fixedly connected to the lower end of the other side of the second protection plate, and the upper contact pad and the lower contact pad are attached to each other.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the other ends of the limiting rods penetrate through the plug-in frame and are fixedly connected with limiting plates, limiting tension springs are fixedly connected to the inner sides of the limiting plates, the other ends of the limiting tension springs are fixedly connected with the plug-in frame, and the limiting tension springs are located on the outer sides of the limiting rods.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, rubber pads are fixedly connected to both sides of the plug-in frame, the rubber pads wrap the clamping holes, release blocks are fixedly connected to the inner sides of the rubber pads, the release blocks are inserted into the clamping holes, and the release blocks are movably connected with the clamping blocks.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, a fixing plate is fixedly connected to the outer side of the socket body, fixing holes are formed at the corners of the fixing plate, fixing screws are inserted into the fixing holes, and the fixing screws penetrate through the fixing holes and are threadedly connected with the installation base layer.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, installation edges are fixedly connected to both sides of the plug-in frame, installation holes are formed on the surfaces of the installation edges, installation screw holes are formed on the front surfaces of the fixing plates, installation screws are inserted into the installation holes, and the installation screws penetrate through the installation holes and are threadedly connected with the installation screw holes.

[0014] In summary, the main beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0015] First, through the anti - detachment component set in the present utility model, when in use, by inserting the plug body into the socket body, the insertion block enters the inside of the insertion frame. When the insertion block enters the inside of the insertion frame, the clamping block is squeezed into the inside of the circular groove. Then, continue to insert the plug body until the socket body and the plug body are completely inserted. After the plug body and the socket body are completely inserted, the insertion block and the insertion frame are properly inserted, making the position of the clamping hole coincide with that of the circular groove. At this time, the clamping block is no longer squeezed by the insertion frame and pops out of the circular groove under the action of the clamping spring to engage with the clamping hole. Thus, after the clamping block and the clamping hole are engaged, the anti - detachment effect on the plug body can be achieved, thereby increasing the safety and practicality of the device;

[0016] Second, when the plug body is inserted into the socket body, first, the plug body pushes the first protection plate and the second protection plate to rotate into the inside of the insertion frame, and then the insertion effect between the plug body and the socket body can be achieved. When the plug body is pulled out when not in use, the first protection plate and the second protection plate are not squeezed by the plug body, so they rotate downward under the action of the limit tension spring, making the first protection plate and the second protection plate fit together under the action of the upper contact pad and the lower contact pad. Thus, under the action of the first protection plate and the second protection plate, the protection effect on the socket body can be achieved, avoiding the situation that dust and water droplets enter the inside of the socket body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is the structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is the exploded structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 is the Figure 2 side - view structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 is the cross - sectional structural schematic diagram of the insertion frame of the present utility model.

[0021] Reference numerals: 1, socket body; 2, plug body; 3, anti - detachment component; 31, insertion frame; 32, clamping hole; 33, circular groove; 34, clamping spring; 35, insertion block; 36, clamping block; 4, fixing plate; 5, fixing hole; 6, fixing screw; 7, mounting edge; 8, mounting hole; 9, mounting screw hole; 10, mounting screw; 11, rubber pad; 12, release block; 13, first protection plate; 14, limit rod; 15, second protection plate; 16, upper contact pad; 17, lower contact pad; 18, limit tension spring; 19, limit plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0022] Embodiment

[0023] Reference Figures 1 to 4 Figures 1 to 4 , an improved AC socket of this embodiment includes a socket body 1, a plug body 2 is inserted into the interior of the socket body 1, anti - detachment components 3 are fixedly connected to the front of the socket body 1 and the outer side of the plug body 2. The anti - detachment component 3 includes a plug - in frame 31 arranged on the front of the socket body 1, a plug - in block 35 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the plug body 2, the plug - in block 35 is inserted into the plug - in frame 31, clamping holes 32 are formed on both sides of the plug - in block 35, circular grooves 33 are formed on both sides of the plug - in block 35, clamping springs 34 are fixedly connected to the interiors of the circular grooves 33, the other ends of the clamping springs 34 are fixedly connected to clamping blocks 36, and the clamping blocks 36 are clamped with the clamping holes 32.

[0024] Reference Figure 4 Figure 4 , a first protection plate 13 is hinged to one side of the interior of the plug - in frame 31, a second protection plate 15 is hinged to the other side of the interior of the plug - in frame 31. Limit rods 14 are fixedly connected to both sides of the backs of the first protection plate 13 and the second protection plate 15, the limit rods 14 are slidably inserted into both sides of the plug - in frame 31, the first protection plate 13 and the second protection plate 15 are attached to each other. The upper end of the other side of the first protection plate 13 is fixedly connected to an upper contact pad 16, the lower end of the other side of the second protection plate 15 is fixedly connected to a lower contact pad 17, the upper contact pad 16 and the lower contact pad 17 are attached to each other. The other ends of the limit rods 14 penetrate through the plug - in frame 31 and are fixedly connected to limit plates 19, limit tension springs 18 are fixedly connected to the inner sides of the limit plates 19, the other ends of the limit tension springs 18 are fixedly connected to the plug - in frame 31, and the limit tension springs 18 are located outside the limit rods 14. When the plug body 2 is pulled out of the socket body 1, the first protection plate 13 and the second protection plate 15 are not squeezed by the plug body 2 and rotate downward under the action of the limit tension springs 18, so that the first protection plate 13 and the second protection plate 15 are attached together under the action of the upper contact pad 16 and the lower contact pad 17, thereby enabling the socket body 1 to be protected by the first protection plate 13 and the second protection plate 15.

[0025] Reference Figure 3 Figure 3 , rubber pads 11 are fixedly connected to both sides of the plug - in frame 31, the rubber pads 11 wrap the clamping holes 32, release blocks 12 are fixedly connected to the inner sides of the rubber pads 11, the release blocks 12 are inserted into the clamping holes 32, and the release blocks 12 are movably connected to the clamping blocks 36. By pressing the rubber pads 11, the release blocks 12 move into the interior of the clamping holes 32, and when the release blocks 12 move into the interior of the clamping holes 32, the clamping blocks 36 can be pushed out of the interior of the clamping holes 32, thereby releasing the clamping connection between the clamping blocks 36 and the clamping holes 32, and further enabling the anti - detachment component 3 to be easily released.

[0026] Reference Figure 1 andFigure 2 On the outer side of the socket body 1, a fixing plate 4 is fixedly connected. Fixing holes 5 are respectively opened at the corners of the fixing plate 4. A fixing screw 6 is inserted into the interior of the fixing hole 5, and the fixing screw 6 passes through the fixing hole 5 and is threadedly connected to the installation base layer. By placing the socket body 1 at a suitable position on the installation surface, and then threading the fixing screw 6 through the fixing plate 4 and then threadedly connecting it to the installation surface, the socket body 1 can be fixedly installed.

[0027] Reference Figure 2 On both sides of the insertion frame 31, installation edges 7 are fixedly connected. Installation holes 8 are respectively opened on the surfaces of the installation edges 7. Installation screw holes 9 are respectively opened on the front surface of the fixing plate 4. An installation screw 10 is inserted into the interior of the installation hole 8, and the installation screw 10 passes through the installation hole 8 and is threadedly connected to the installation screw hole 9. By moving and placing the insertion frame 31 on the front surface of the socket body 1, and then threading the installation screw 10 through the installation hole 8, and then installing it through the installation screw 10 and the installation screw hole 9, the insertion frame 31 can be disassembled and assembled under the action of the installation screw 10.

[0028] Principle of use and advantages: During use, by placing the socket body 1 at a suitable position on the installation surface, and then threading the fixing screw 6 through the fixing plate 4 and then threadedly connecting it to the installation surface, the socket body 1 can be fixedly installed. Then, by moving and placing the insertion frame 31 on the front surface of the socket body 1, and then threading the installation screw 10 through the installation hole 8, and then installing it through the installation screw 10 and the installation screw hole 9, the insertion frame 31 can be disassembled and assembled under the action of the installation screw 10. Then, by inserting the plug body 2 into the socket body 1, the insertion block 35 enters the interior of the insertion frame 31. When the insertion block 35 enters the interior of the insertion frame 31, the clamping block 36 is squeezed and enters the interior of the circular groove 33. Then, continue to insert the plug body 2 until the socket body 1 and the plug body 2 are completely inserted. After the plug body 2 and the socket body 1 are completely inserted, the insertion block 35 and the insertion frame 31 are also properly inserted, so that the position of the clamping hole 32 is consistent with that of the circular groove 33. At this time, the clamping block 36 is no longer squeezed by the insertion frame 31 and pops out of the circular groove 33 under the action of the clamping spring 34 and is engaged with the clamping hole 32. Thus, after the clamping block 36 and the clamping hole 32 are engaged, the plug body 2 can be prevented from coming off. When the plug body 2 is pulled out of the socket body 1, the first protective plate 13 and the second protective plate 15 are not squeezed by the plug body 2 and rotate downward under the action of the limit tension spring 18, so that the first protective plate 13 and the second protective plate 15 are attached together under the action of the upper contact pad 16 and the lower contact pad 17. Thus, the socket body 1 can be protected under the action of the first protective plate 13 and the second protective plate 15.

Claims

1. An improved AC socket, characterized in that: The invention comprises a socket body (1), wherein a plug body (2) is plugged into the interior of the socket body (1), an anti-dropping component (3) is fixedly connected to the front of the socket body (1) and the outer side of the plug body (2), the anti-dropping component (3) comprises a plug-in frame (31) arranged on the front of the socket body (1), a plug-in block (35) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the plug body (2), the plug-in block (35) and the plug-in frame (31) are plugged into each other, both sides of the plug-in block (35) are provided with snap-in holes (32), both sides of the plug-in block (35) are provided with circular grooves (33), the inside of the circular grooves (33) are fixedly connected with snap-in springs (34), the other end of the snap-in spring (34) is fixedly connected with a snap-in block (36), and the snap-in block (36) and the snap-in hole (32) are snap-in to each other.

2. The improved AC socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first protective plate (13) is hingedly connected to one side of the plug-in frame (31), and a second protective plate (15) is hingedly connected to the other side of the plug-in frame (31). The first protective plate (13) and the second protective plate (15) are fixedly connected to limit rods (14) on both sides of the back surface, and the limit rods (14) and the two sides of the plug-in frame (31) are slidably connected to each other.

3. The improved AC socket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first protective plate (13) and the second protective plate (15) are connected to each other in a close fit; an upper contact pad (16) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the other side of the first protective plate (13); a lower contact pad (17) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the other side of the second protective plate (15); and the upper contact pad (16) and the lower contact pad (17) are connected to each other in a close fit.

4. The improved AC socket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The other end of the limit rod (14) passes through the plug-in frame (31) and is fixedly connected to the limit plate (19); the inner side of the limit plate (19) is fixedly connected to the limit tension spring (18); the other end of the limit tension spring (18) is fixedly connected to the plug-in frame (31); and the limit tension spring (18) is located on the outer side of the limit rod (14).

5. The improved AC socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the plug-in frame (31) are fixedly connected with rubber pads (11), the rubber pads (11) wrap the clamping holes (32), the inner sides of the rubber pads (11) are fixedly connected with release blocks (12), the release blocks (12) and the clamping holes (32) are plugged into each other, and the release blocks (12) and the clamping blocks (36) are movably connected to each other.

6. The improved AC socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing plate (4) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the socket body (1), and fixing holes (5) are provided at the corners of the fixing plate (4). Fixing screws (6) are inserted into the fixing holes (5), and the fixing screws (6) pass through the fixing holes (5) and are threadedly connected to the mounting base.

7. The improved AC socket according to claim 6, characterized in that: Both sides of the plug-in frame (31) are fixedly connected with mounting edges (7), the surfaces of the mounting edges (7) are provided with mounting holes (8), the front surfaces of the fixing plates (4) are provided with mounting screw holes (9), the interiors of the mounting holes (8) are plugged with mounting screws (10), and the mounting screws (10) pass through the mounting holes (8) and are threadedly connected with the mounting screw holes (9).

Citation Information

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  • AC socket with dustproof insulation protection function

    CN116207545A