Travel converter structure

Abstract

The travel converter structure comprises a cover plate, a bottom shell, a mounting seat and a pin assembly, the bottom shell is provided with an opening cavity used for mounting the mounting seat, the cover plate is used for packaging the opening cavity, the mounting seat comprises an upper support and a lower support, the lower support is located under the upper support, and the pin assembly is located under the upper support. The lower support is provided with a connecting part extending in the direction close to the upper support, the connecting part is connected with the upper support, and the pin assembly is installed between the upper support and the lower support in a sliding mode. The travel converter structure provided by the utility model has the characteristic of convenience in assembly, simplifies the assembly process and improves the assembly efficiency by designing the pin assembly to be slidably mounted between the upper bracket and the lower bracket, and is convenient to quickly replace or maintain and reduces the assembly difficulty due to the modular design of the assembly. The production efficiency is improved, and the production cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of converters, in particular to a travel converter structure. Background Art

[0002] A travel converter is a portable power adapter, which is widely used for converting power sockets in different countries and regions to adapt to plugs of different standards. With the development of globalization, people's demand for travel converters is increasing day by day, especially in business trips and international tourism. However, the existing travel converter structures have some significant limitations.

[0003] Traditional travel converters usually adopt fixed pin assemblies, which need to be manually installed into the open cavity of the bottom case one by one. This installation method is not only cumbersome to operate, but also prone to errors, especially in the case of insufficient light or limited space. In addition, due to the unstable connection between the pin assembly and the bottom case, poor contact or loose plugs may occur after long-term use, affecting the normal use of electrical appliances.

[0004] In the mass production process, the assembly efficiency of the existing technology is low, and the production cost is relatively high. Since the pin assemblies need to be installed one by one, the labor cost and time cost in the production process are high, which limits the market competitiveness and popularity of travel converters. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a travel converter structure that is convenient for assembly.

[0006] To solve the above technical problem, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a travel converter structure, including a cover plate, a bottom case, a mounting seat and a pin assembly. The bottom case is provided with an open cavity for mounting the mounting seat, and the cover plate is used for encapsulating the open cavity. The mounting seat includes an upper bracket and a lower bracket. The lower bracket is located directly below the upper bracket. The lower bracket is provided with a connecting portion extending towards the upper bracket, and the connecting portion is connected to the upper bracket. The pin assembly is slidably installed between the upper bracket and the lower bracket.

[0007] Further, a first conductive terminal is installed on the upper bracket, and a second conductive terminal is installed on the lower bracket. The first conductive terminal is electrically connected to the second conductive terminal.

[0008] Further, the connecting portion is provided with an extension groove. The first conductive terminal penetrates through the extension groove and is connected to the second conductive terminal, or the second conductive terminal penetrates through the extension groove and is connected to the first conductive terminal.

[0009] Further, it further includes a circuit board, and the second conductive terminal is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0010] Further, a conductive metal layer is provided on the circuit board, and the second conductive terminal is clamped to the conductive metal layer.

[0011] Further, the connecting portion is provided with a buckle, the upper bracket is provided with a slot, and the buckle is clamped in the slot.

[0012] Further, the upper bracket is provided with a limiting protrusion, the limiting protrusion is arranged around the slot, and the connecting portion abuts against the limiting protrusion.

[0013] Further, a prompt mark is provided at the edge of the slot. When the buckle is completely clamped in the slot, the buckle covers the prompt mark.

[0014] Further, the material of the prompt mark is a reflective material.

[0015] Further, the cover plate is fixed to the bottom case by screws.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: The travel converter structure provided by the present utility model has the characteristics of convenient assembly. By designing the pin assembly to be slidably installed between the upper bracket and the lower bracket, the assembly process is simplified, the assembly efficiency is improved, and due to the modular design of the components, it is convenient for quick replacement or repair, reduces the assembly difficulty, is conducive to the improvement of production efficiency, and reduces the production cost. Description of the Drawings

[0017] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the travel converter structure of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the travel converter structure of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model (after hiding the cover plate and the bottom case).

[0019] Reference Numerals Explanation:

[0020] 1. Cover plate; 2. Bottom case; 21. Open cavity; 3. Upper bracket; 31. First conductive terminal; 32. Slot; 4. Lower bracket; 41. Connecting portion; 42. Buckle; 43. Extension groove; 44. Second conductive terminal; 5. Circuit board; 51. Conductive metal layer; 6. Pin assembly; 61. Indian standard pin. Detailed Embodiment

[0021] To describe in detail the technical content, achieved objectives and effects of the present utility model, the following is described in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the drawings.

[0022] Please refer toFigure 1 and Figure 2 , a travel converter structure, comprising a cover plate 1, a bottom shell 2, a mounting seat and a pin assembly 6. The bottom shell 2 is provided with an open cavity 21 for mounting the mounting seat, the cover plate 1 is used for encapsulating the open cavity 21, the mounting seat includes an upper bracket 3 and a lower bracket 4, the lower bracket 4 is located directly below the upper bracket 3, the lower bracket 4 is provided with a connecting portion 41 extending towards the upper bracket 3, the connecting portion 41 is connected to the upper bracket 3, and the pin assembly 6 is slidably mounted between the upper bracket 3 and the lower bracket 4.

[0023] As can be seen from the above description, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: by designing the pin assembly 6 to be slidably mounted between the upper bracket 3 and the lower bracket 4, during the installation process, first install the pin assembly 6 onto the mounting seat, then install the mounting seat into the open cavity 21, and finally encapsulate it through the cover plate 1; the assembly process is simplified, the assembly efficiency is improved, and due to the modular design of the components, it is convenient for quick replacement or repair, reducing the assembly difficulty, facilitating the improvement of production efficiency, and reducing production costs.

[0024] Further, a first conductive terminal 31 is installed on the upper bracket 3, a second conductive terminal 44 is installed on the lower bracket 4, and the first conductive terminal 31 is electrically connected to the second conductive terminal 44.

[0025] As can be seen from the above description, the upper bracket 3 and the lower bracket 4 are respectively installed with the first conductive terminal 31 and the second conductive terminal 44, and electrical connection is achieved through electrical connection. This design ensures the reliability of the electrical connection and allows for a more flexible circuit layout.

[0026] Further, the connecting portion 41 is provided with an extension groove 43, the first conductive terminal 31 penetrates through the extension groove 43 and is connected to the second conductive terminal 44, or the second conductive terminal 44 penetrates through the extension groove 43 and is connected to the first conductive terminal 31.

[0027] As can be seen from the above description, by providing the extension groove 43 in the connecting portion 41 and enabling the conductive terminals to penetrate through the extension groove 43 for connection, a mechanically and electrically stable connection method is provided, enhancing the stability and reliability of the connection.

[0028] Further, it further includes a circuit board 5, and the second conductive terminal 44 is electrically connected to the circuit board 5.

[0029] As can be seen from the above description, the addition of the circuit board 5 provides more circuit design flexibility for the travel converter, and more complex circuit functions such as overload protection and voltage conversion can be integrated.

[0030] Further, a conductive metal layer 51 is provided on the circuit board 5, and the second conductive terminal 44 is snap-fitted to the conductive metal layer 51.

[0031] As can be seen from the above description, the snap-fitting design of the conductive metal layer 51 on the circuit board 5 and the second conductive terminal 44 provides a simple and effective electrical connection method, which helps to reduce the need for soldering or other complex connections.

[0032] Further, the connecting portion 41 is provided with a buckle 42, the upper bracket 3 is provided with a slot 32, and the buckle 42 is snap-fitted to the slot 32.

[0033] As can be seen from the above description, the design of the buckle 42 on the connecting portion 41 and the slot 32 on the upper bracket 3 provides a quick locking mechanism, making the installation of the mounting seat more simple and fast, and at the same time ensuring a stable fit between components.

[0034] Further, the upper bracket 3 is provided with a limiting protrusion, the limiting protrusion is arranged around the slot 32, and the connecting portion 41 abuts against the limiting protrusion.

[0035] As can be seen from the above description, the limiting protrusion of the upper bracket 3 is arranged around the slot 32 and abuts against the connecting portion 41, providing a limiting mechanism to prevent the connecting portion 41 from being inserted or displaced excessively, and ensuring the stability of the structure.

[0036] Further, a prompt mark is provided at the edge of the slot 32. When the buckle 42 is completely snap-fitted to the slot 32, the buckle 42 covers the prompt mark.

[0037] As can be seen from the above description, the prompt mark at the edge of the slot 32, especially when the buckle 42 completely covers the prompt mark, provides an intuitive indication of the completion of installation for the assembler, which is beneficial to improving the product yield.

[0038] Further, the material of the prompt mark is a reflective material.

[0039] As can be seen from the above description, using a reflective material for the prompt mark can be more easily recognized in a dim environment.

[0040] Further, the cover plate 1 is fixed to the bottom case 2 by screws.

[0041] As can be seen from the above description, the cover plate 1 is fixed to the bottom case 2 by screws, providing a stable and reliable encapsulation method, ensuring the long-term use of the travel converter and its ability to resist external environmental factors.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2, Embodiment 1 of the present utility model is: A travel converter structure, including a cover plate 1, a bottom shell 2, a mounting seat and a pin assembly 6. The bottom shell 2 is provided with an open cavity 21 for mounting the mounting seat, and the cover plate 1 is used to encapsulate the open cavity 21. Specifically, the cover plate 1 is fixed to the bottom shell 2 by screws. Fixing the cover plate 1 to the bottom shell 2 by screws provides a stable and reliable encapsulation method, ensuring the long-term use of the travel converter and its ability to resist external environmental factors; the mounting seat includes an upper bracket 3 and a lower bracket 4. The lower bracket 4 is located directly below the upper bracket 3. The lower bracket 4 is provided with a connecting portion 41 extending towards the upper bracket 3. The connecting portion 41 is connected to the upper bracket 3, and the pin assembly 6 is slidably mounted between the upper bracket 3 and the lower bracket 4; it can be understood that by designing the pin assembly 6 to be slidably mounted between the upper bracket 3 and the lower bracket 4, during the installation process, first install the pin assembly 6 onto the mounting seat, then install the mounting seat into the open cavity 21, and finally encapsulate it through the cover plate 1; this simplifies the assembly process, improves the assembly efficiency, and due to the modular design of the components, it is convenient for quick replacement or repair, reduces the assembly difficulty, is beneficial to the improvement of production efficiency, and reduces the production cost.

[0043] Optionally, the pin assembly 6 includes one or more of a British standard pin, a European standard pin, a Chinese standard pin or an Indian standard pin 61; specifically, the diameter of the European standard pin used in this embodiment is 4.8 mm - 5 mm. It should be noted that since both the European standard pin and the Indian standard pin are round-headed pins (i.e., the cross-section of the pin is circular), and the diameter specification of the Indian standard pin is generally 5.0 mm, by selecting the diameter of the European standard pin in this embodiment to be 4.8 mm - 5 mm, it meets the specification requirements of the Indian standard pin. Therefore, the European standard pin in this embodiment can also be used as an Indian standard pin, greatly enhancing the applicability of the structure.

[0044] Preferably, a first conductive terminal 31 is installed on the upper bracket 3, and a second conductive terminal 44 is installed on the lower bracket 4. The first conductive terminal 31 is electrically connected to the second conductive terminal 44. It is easy to understand that the upper bracket 3 and the lower bracket 4 are respectively installed with the first conductive terminal 31 and the second conductive terminal 44, and the electrical connection is realized through the electrical connection. This design ensures the reliability of the electrical connection and allows for a more flexible circuit layout. Specifically, the connecting portion 41 is provided with an extension slot 43. The first conductive terminal 31 passes through the extension slot 43 and is connected to the second conductive terminal 44, or the second conductive terminal 44 passes through the extension slot 43 and is connected to the first conductive terminal 31. By providing the extension slot 43 in the connecting portion 41 and enabling the conductive terminals to pass through the extension slot 43 for connection, a mechanically and electrically stable connection method is provided, enhancing the stability and reliability of the connection. More specifically, a circuit board 5 is further included. The second conductive terminal 44 is electrically connected to the circuit board 5. The addition of the circuit board 5 provides more flexibility in the circuit design of the travel converter and allows for the integration of more complex circuit functions, such as overload protection and voltage conversion. In detail, the circuit board 5 is provided with a conductive metal layer 51. The second conductive terminal 44 is snap-fitted to the conductive metal layer 51. The snap-fitting design of the conductive metal layer 51 on the circuit board 5 and the second conductive terminal 44 provides a simple and effective electrical connection method, helping to reduce the need for soldering or other complex connections.

[0045] In this embodiment, the connecting portion 41 is provided with a buckle 42, and the upper bracket 3 is provided with a slot 32. The buckle 42 is snap-fitted to the slot 32. The design of the buckle 42 of the connecting portion 41 and the slot 32 of the upper bracket 3 provides a quick locking mechanism, making the installation of the mounting seat more convenient and fast, and at the same time ensuring the stable cooperation between components. Specifically, the upper bracket 3 is provided with a limiting protrusion. The limiting protrusion is arranged around the slot 32, and the connecting portion 41 abuts against the limiting protrusion. The limiting protrusion of the upper bracket 3 is arranged around the slot 32 and abuts against the connecting portion 41, providing a limiting mechanism to prevent the connecting portion 41 from being inserted excessively or displaced, ensuring the stability of the structure. Optionally, a prompt mark (not shown in the figure) is provided at the edge of the slot 32. When the buckle 42 is completely snap-fitted to the slot 32, the buckle 42 covers the prompt mark. The prompt mark at the edge of the slot 32, especially when the buckle 42 completely snap-fits and covers the prompt mark, provides an intuitive installation completion indication for the assembler, which is beneficial to improving the product yield. Further, the material of the prompt mark is a reflective material. Using a reflective material for the prompt mark can make it easier to be recognized in a dim environment.

[0046] In summary, the travel converter structure provided by the present utility model has the characteristic of convenient assembly. By designing the pin assembly to be slidably installed between the upper bracket and the lower bracket, the assembly process is simplified, the assembly efficiency is improved, and due to the modular design of the components, it is convenient for quick replacement or repair, reduces the assembly difficulty, is conducive to the improvement of production efficiency, and reduces the production cost.

[0047] The above are only the embodiments of the present utility model, and do not limit the patent scope of the present utility model accordingly. All equivalent transformations made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model, or directly or indirectly applied in the relevant technical fields, are equally included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A travel converter structure, characterized in that, It includes a cover plate, a bottom shell, a mounting seat and a pin assembly. The bottom shell is provided with an open cavity for mounting the mounting seat. The cover plate is used for encapsulating the open cavity. The mounting seat includes an upper bracket and a lower bracket. The lower bracket is located directly below the upper bracket. The lower bracket is provided with a connecting portion extending towards the upper bracket. The connecting portion is connected to the upper bracket. The pin assembly is slidably mounted between the upper bracket and the lower bracket.

2. The travel converter structure according to claim 1, wherein The upper bracket is mounted with a first conductive terminal, and the lower bracket is mounted with a second conductive terminal. The first conductive terminal is electrically connected to the second conductive terminal.

3. The travel converter structure according to claim 2, wherein The connecting portion is provided with an extension groove. The first conductive terminal penetrates through the extension groove and is connected to the second conductive terminal, or the second conductive terminal penetrates through the extension groove and is connected to the first conductive terminal.

4. The travel converter structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pin assembly includes one or more of British standard pins, European standard pins, Chinese standard pins or Indian standard pins.

5. The travel converter structure according to claim 4, wherein, The diameter of the European standard pin is 4.8 mm - 5 mm.

6. The travel converter structure according to claim 1, wherein The connecting portion is provided with a buckle, and the upper bracket is provided with a slot. The buckle is snapped into the slot.

7. The travel converter structure according to claim 6, wherein The upper bracket is provided with a limiting protrusion. The limiting protrusion surrounds the slot. The connecting portion abuts against the limiting protrusion.

8. The travel converter structure according to claim 6, wherein, A prompt mark is provided at the edge of the slot. When the buckle is completely snapped into the slot, the buckle covers the prompt mark.

9. The travel converter structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The material of the prompt mark is a reflective material.

10. The travel converter structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate is fixed to the bottom shell by screws.

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