Track socket

By designing a track socket with a simple structure and using a single spring structure to realize instantaneous switching of electrical connections, the existing track socket has solved the problem of complex structure and low reliability, and achieved convenient power withdrawal and extended electrical life.

CN223039345UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-27ZHEJIANG NUOJIN ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422208613.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-07
Publication Date
2025-06-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-07

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Technical Problem

The existing rail sockets have complex structures, cumbersome assembly and low reliability, making it difficult to meet the needs of convenient power withdrawal.

Method used

A track socket with a simple structure is designed, and an operating mechanism with a single spring structure is used to design the instantaneous structure of the compression spring instability principle to realize instantaneous switching of electrical connections.

Benefits of technology

The instantaneous switching of electrical connection between the rail socket and the power rail is achieved, reducing arcing, extending service life, and improving the reliability of the socket.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a track socket. Comprising a base, a surface cover arranged on the base, two conductive plug bushes arranged in the base, a grounding plug bush arranged in the base, two electrical connecting pieces which are rotatably arranged on the base and are electrically connected with the two conductive plug bushes, and an operating mechanism for controlling the connection and disconnection between the two electrical connecting pieces and a power supply track, the operating mechanism comprises an operating wheel rotationally arranged on the base, an operating rod rotationally arranged in the base and in linkage fit with the operating wheel, and a spring used for driving the two electrical connecting pieces to execute on-off actions with the power supply track, and one end of the operating rod is provided with a shifting groove matched with the spring; the shifting groove is clamped in the middle of the spring, and the operating rod acts along with the operating wheel and pushes the spring to conduct twisting action. The utility model has the advantages of simple structure, stable and reliable performance and long service life.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a socket, in particular to a track socket. Background Art

[0002] With the widespread popularity of electronic and electrical products, the demand for electricity is increasing. Existing fixed sockets (wall sockets), mobile sockets (extension strips), etc., due to their fixed power supply positions, mismatched wire lengths, and complicated and intertwined power lines, often cannot meet the convenient power supply needs of electrical appliances. As a result, track sockets appeared on the market. "Track sockets" are also called "guide rail sockets", which are actually "track socket systems" consisting of two parts: power rails and track sockets, which are used in conjunction with each other. The power rail, also known as the power rail, power busbar, etc., has a straight busbar arranged inside, which is electrically connected to the fixed power supply wiring, and a long strip groove is opened on the outer surface, which can be installed openly or concealed on the surface of the wall, desk, furniture, etc. The track socket is also called an adapter, which is similar to a converter. It is a mobile electrical accessory composed of a contact part inserted into the track and one or more socket parts as an integral unit. The difference from the converter is that the converter draws power by inserting a plug into the socket, while the track socket draws power by inserting a matching power rail. For example, a Chinese patent with patent number CN202010778679.2 discloses an adapter and a track socket, in which a control component is used to control the expansion and storage of a movable conductive sheet relative to a guide body, thereby connecting and disconnecting the adapter from the track. The control component of the adapter adopts a double-spring control structure design, which has a relatively complex structural design, cumbersome assembly, and low reliability. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the defects of the prior art and provide a track socket with simple structure, stable and reliable performance and long service life.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts a track socket, including a base, a surface cover arranged on the base, two conductive sockets arranged in the base, a ground socket arranged in the base, two electrical connectors rotatably arranged on the base and electrically connected to the two conductive sockets, and an operating mechanism for controlling the on-off of the two electrical connectors and the power track, wherein the operating mechanism includes an operating wheel rotatably arranged on the base, an operating rod rotatably arranged in the base and linked with the operating wheel, and a spring for driving the two electrical connectors to perform on-off actions with the power track, one end of the operating rod has a toggle groove matched with the spring, the toggle groove is engaged with the middle part of the spring, and the operating rod moves with the operating wheel and pushes the spring to perform a twisting action.

[0005] The beneficial effect of the above structure is that the operating mechanism uses the instantaneous structural design based on the instability principle of the compression spring and adopts a single spring structural design, which is simpler in structure, thereby ensuring that the electrical connection between the track socket and the power track can be switched open or closed instantly, which can effectively reduce arcing and help increase the electrical life of the track socket. During operation, the operating wheel is rotated, the operating wheel drives the operating rod to move, and the operating rod pushes the spring to twist, thereby realizing the connection or disconnection of the two electrical connectors and the power track. Therefore, the track socket has the advantages of simple structure, stable and reliable performance, and long service life.

[0006] In particular, the other end of the operating rod is provided with a lever matched with the operating wheel, the operating wheel is provided with a dial hole matched with the lever, the lever is inserted into the dial hole, and the lever and the operating wheel are linked. The lever of the operating rod is inserted into the dial hole of the operating wheel, so that the assembly of the operating wheel and the operating rod is convenient, and the transmission of the operating rod and the operating wheel can be ensured to be more reliable.

[0007] In particular, a positioning rod is provided on the operating rod corresponding to the toggle groove, a positioning hole matching the positioning rod is provided on the socket seat in the base, and the positioning rod is inserted into the positioning hole to form a rotational connection between the positioning rod and the socket seat. The positioning rod of the operating rod is inserted into the positioning hole of the socket seat, thereby facilitating the assembly of the operating rod and the socket seat, making the assembly more convenient, and ensuring that the operating rod can operate reliably, thereby facilitating the working reliability of the track socket.

[0008] In particular, the two electrical connectors are respectively provided with positioning posts that match the springs, and the two ends of the springs are respectively engaged with the positioning posts of the two electrical connectors, and form a linkage match between the two electrical connectors and the springs. The springs are engaged with the positioning posts of the two electrical connectors, thereby facilitating the assembly of the springs and the two electrical connectors, and ensuring that the transmission between the two electrical connectors and the springs is more reliable.

[0009] In particular, a grounding conductive sheet electrically connected to the grounding socket is provided in the base, one end of the grounding conductive sheet has a U-shaped grounding contact portion extending outside the base, and a contact protrusion is provided on the U-shaped grounding contact portion. The grounding conductive sheet realizes the grounding function through the U-shaped grounding portion, and the contact protrusion can ensure that the grounding contact is more reliable.

[0010] In particular, the other end of the grounding conductive sheet has a plug portion, the grounding socket is provided with a socket matched with the plug portion, the plug portion is inserted into the socket, and the grounding socket and the grounding conductive sheet are snap-fitted. The grounding conductive sheet and the grounding socket are connected by snap-fitting, so that the grounding conductive sheet and the grounding socket are easily assembled, and the assembly efficiency is higher. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0012] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0013] Figure 3 This is an internal structure diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a structure diagram of the operating mechanism of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0015] Figure 5 This is an assembly drawing of the grounding socket and the grounding conductive sheet of an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed implementation manners

[0016] As Figures 1 to 5As shown, the embodiment of the utility model is a track socket, including a base 10, a cover 11 arranged on the base 10, two conductive sockets 12 arranged in the base 10, a ground socket 13 arranged in the base 10, two electrical connectors 14 rotatably arranged on the base 10 and electrically connected to the two conductive sockets 12, and an operating mechanism 20 for controlling the two electrical connectors 14 to be turned on and off with the power track, the operating mechanism 20 includes an operating wheel 21 rotatably arranged on the base 10, an operating rod 22 rotatably arranged in the base 10 and linked with the operating wheel 21, and a spring 23 for driving the two electrical connectors 14 to perform a turning action with the power track, one end of the operating rod 22 has a toggle groove 221 matched with the spring 23, the toggle groove 221 is engaged with the middle part of the spring 23, and the operating rod 22 moves with the operating wheel 21 and pushes the spring 23 to twist. The other end of the operating rod 22 is provided with a lever 222 matched with the operating wheel 21, and the operating wheel 21 is provided with a dial hole 211 matched with the lever 222. The lever 222 is inserted into the dial hole 211, and forms a linkage match between the lever 222 and the operating wheel 21. The lever of the operating rod is inserted into the dial hole of the operating wheel, so as to facilitate the assembly of the operating wheel and the operating rod, and ensure that the transmission of the operating rod and the operating wheel is more reliable. A positioning rod 223 is provided at the operating rod 22 corresponding to the dial groove 221, and a positioning hole 151 matched with the positioning rod 223 is provided on the plug socket 15 in the base 10. The positioning rod 223 is inserted into the positioning hole 151, and forms a rotational connection match between the positioning rod 223 and the plug socket 15. The positioning rod of the operating rod is inserted into the positioning hole of the socket seat, so as to facilitate the assembly of the operating rod and the socket seat, and the assembly is more convenient, and it can ensure that the operating rod can operate reliably, so as to improve the working reliability of the track socket. The two electrical connectors 14 are respectively provided with positioning columns 141 matched with the spring 23, and the two ends of the spring 23 are respectively engaged with the positioning columns 141 of the two electrical connectors 14, and constitute the linkage cooperation between the two electrical connectors and the spring. The spring is engaged with the positioning columns of the two electrical connectors, so as to facilitate the assembly of the spring and the two electrical connectors, and can ensure that the transmission of the two electrical connectors and the spring is more reliable.

[0017] like Figure 1 , 3As shown in FIGS. 5, a grounding conductive sheet 16 electrically connected to the grounding socket 13 is provided inside the base 10. One end of the grounding conductive sheet 16 has a U-shaped grounding contact portion 161 extending outside the base 10, and a contact bump 162 is provided on the U-shaped grounding contact portion 161. The grounding conductive sheet realizes the grounding function through the U-shaped grounding portion, and the contact bump can ensure more reliable grounding contact. The other end of the grounding conductive sheet 16 has a blade portion 163, a jack 131 matching with the blade portion 163 is provided on the grounding socket 13, the blade portion 163 is inserted into the jack 131, and a clamping fit between the grounding socket 13 and the grounding conductive sheet 16 is formed. The grounding conductive sheet and the grounding socket are connected by a clamping fit manner, which is convenient for the assembly of the grounding conductive sheet and the grounding socket, and the assembly efficiency is higher.

[0018] The operating mechanism adopts an instantaneous movement structure design based on the instability principle of the compression spring, and a single spring structure design is adopted, so the structure is simpler. Thus, it can ensure that the electrical connection between the track socket and the power track can be instantaneously switched on or off, effectively reducing the electric arc and being beneficial to increasing the electrical life of the track socket. During operation, the operating wheel is rotated, the operating wheel drives the operating rod to act, and the operating rod pushes the spring to make a twisting action, thereby realizing the connection or disconnection of the two electrical connectors and the power track. Therefore, the track socket has the advantages of simple structure, stable and reliable performance, and long service life.

Claims

1. A track socket, comprising a base, a cover arranged on the base, two conductive sockets arranged in the base, a ground socket arranged in the base, two electrical connectors rotatably arranged on the base and electrically connected to the two conductive sockets, and an operating mechanism for controlling the connection and disconnection of the two electrical connectors and the power track, characterized in that: The operating mechanism includes an operating wheel rotatably arranged on the base, an operating rod rotatably arranged in the base and linked with the operating wheel, and a spring for driving two electrical connectors and the power rail to perform on-off actions. One end of the operating rod has a toggle groove that cooperates with the spring, and the toggle groove engages with the middle part of the spring. The operating rod moves with the operating wheel and pushes the spring to twist.

2. The rail socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the operating rod is provided with a lever matched with the operating wheel, the operating wheel is provided with a shifting hole matched with the lever, the lever is inserted in the shifting hole, and the lever and the operating wheel are linked.

3. The rail socket according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A positioning rod is arranged on the operating rod corresponding to the toggle groove, a positioning hole matching with the positioning rod is arranged on the socket seat in the base, the positioning rod is inserted into the positioning hole, and a rotation connection is formed between the positioning rod and the socket seat.

4. The rail socket according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The two electrical connectors are respectively provided with positioning posts matched with the springs, and the two ends of the spring are respectively engaged with the positioning posts of the two electrical connectors, and constitute the linkage match between the two electrical connectors and the springs.

5. The rail socket according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A grounding conductive sheet electrically connected to the grounding socket is arranged in the base, one end of the grounding conductive sheet has a U-shaped grounding contact portion extending outside the base, and a contact protrusion is arranged on the U-shaped grounding contact portion.

6. The rail socket according to claim 5, characterized in that: The other end of the grounding conductive sheet has an inserting piece, and the grounding socket is provided with an inserting hole matched with the inserting piece. The inserting piece is inserted into the inserting hole to form a snap fit between the grounding socket and the grounding conductive sheet.

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