Overflow device with magnetic connector

By using magnetic suction connectors in the fish tank, the problems of inconvenience in disassembly and assembly of electrical devices and cable plug-ins are solved, and convenient connection and safety of electrical devices are achieved.

CN223156388UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-25DONGGUAN FUTURE PRECISION MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422068562.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-23
Publication Date
2025-07-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-23

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Technical Problem

The existing fish tank electrical components are inconvenient to disassemble and assemble the cables and plug-ins affect the appearance, and there is a risk of the cable being pulled off.

Method used

Magnetic suction connector is adopted, including sockets and plugs. The sockets are located on the top of the overflow tube and the plugs are located on the bottom of the electrical device. The electrical connection is achieved through magnet attracting. The conductive cables are wired in the overflow tube, and the electrical devices are connected to the power supply.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient assembly and disassembly and electrical connection of electrical devices, avoids cable plug-ins, and improves aesthetics and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of fish tanks, and discloses an overflow device with a magnetic connector, which comprises an overflow pipe component and the magnetic connector, the magnetic connector comprises a socket and a plug, the socket comprises a fixed seat, a first magnet and a wiring terminal, the first magnet and the wiring terminal are arranged at the top of the fixed seat, and the fixed seat is arranged at the top of an overflow pipe. The wiring terminal is connected with a conductive cable used for being connected with a power source, the conductive cable penetrates through the interior of the overflow pipe, the bottom end of the conductive cable penetrates through the bottom of the overflow pipe and extends out of the outside, the plug comprises a base, a second magnet and a spring needle, and the base is used for being installed at the bottom of an electric device. The second magnet and the first magnet attract each other, and the electric device can be electrically connected with the wiring terminal through the spring needle. According to the utility model, the electric device can be conveniently assembled and disassembled, and current can be transmitted, so that the electric device is electrified.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fish tanks, in particular to an overflow device with a magnetic suction connector. Background Art

[0002] Nowadays, many people like to put a fish tank in shopping malls, offices or homes for viewing and adding elegance. It is a good decoration. In order to simulate and maintain an environment suitable for the survival of fish and aquatic plants, and to facilitate the daily management and maintenance of the fish tank, the top of the existing fish tank is generally equipped with fish tank lights and feeders and other electrical components. These electrical components are generally fixed on the top of the fish tank wall, which is inconvenient to disassemble and assemble. In addition, these electrical components need to be connected to the power supply through cables. The external cables affect the overall aesthetics, and there is a risk of the cables being torn off due to external factors. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an overflow device with a magnetic attraction connector which can facilitate the assembly and disassembly of electrical components and can transmit current.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an overflow device with a magnetic connector, including an overflow pipe assembly and a magnetic connector, the magnetic connector including a socket and a plug, the socket including a first magnet and a wiring terminal arranged on a fixed seat and a top of the fixed seat, the fixed seat is arranged on the top of the overflow pipe, the wiring terminal is connected to a conductive cable for connecting to a power supply, the conductive cable is passed through the interior of the overflow pipe assembly, the bottom end of the conductive cable passes through the bottom of the overflow pipe and extends to the outside, the plug includes a base and a second magnet and a spring pin arranged at the bottom of the base, the base is used to be installed at the bottom of an electrical device, the second magnet and the first magnet attract each other, and the electrical device can be electrically connected to the wiring terminal through the spring pin.

[0005] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, the overflow pipe assembly includes a connection seat, an outer layer pipe, a middle layer pipe, an inner layer pipe sequentially arranged on the connection seat from outside to inside, and a through-plate joint arranged at the bottom of the connection seat. The top end of the outer layer pipe is higher than the top end of the middle layer pipe. A first flow channel is formed between the inner side of the outer layer pipe and the inner side of the middle layer pipe. The top end of the inner layer pipe is provided with a bent section extending outside the outer layer pipe. A second flow channel is formed between the outer side of the inner layer pipe and the inner side of the middle layer pipe. A water inlet is arranged on the bottom side of the connection seat. The connection seat is provided with a third flow channel communicating with the water inlet and the first flow channel respectively. The top of the through-plate joint is connected to the connection seat. A fixing ring is arranged on the through-plate joint. The bottom of the through-plate joint is provided with a water outlet communicating with the middle layer pipe and a water return port communicating with the inner layer pipe. The conductive cable is arranged in the first flow channel, and the bottom end of the conductive cable penetrates through the connection seat and the through-plate joint and extends to the outside world.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, the connection seat is provided with an installation through-hole. The bottom end of the middle layer pipe is inserted into the top end of the installation through-hole. The top of the through-plate joint is provided with a connection column threadedly connected to the installation through-hole. The connection column is provided with a connection hole. The water outlet and the water outlet communicate with the connection hole respectively. The bottom end of the inner layer pipe is arranged in the connection hole and inserted into the water return port.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, the top of the connection seat is provided with a connection boss, and the bottom end of the outer layer pipe is sleeved on the connection boss.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, the top of the through-plate joint is provided with a collection groove communicating with the third flow channel. The bottom of the through-plate joint is provided with a discharge port communicating with the collection groove, and a plug is arranged at the discharge port.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, a sealing gasket is installed on the top of the fixing ring.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, the electrical component is a strip light. Both ends of the strip light are respectively provided with connection parts for being placed on the top of the tank wall of the fish tank. The base is arranged at the bottom of the connection part. A circuit board is arranged inside the strip light, and the circuit board is electrically connected to the spring pin.

[0011] In an embodiment of the utility model, an overflow device with a magnetic connector has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art: During use, the overflow pipe assembly is installed at the bottom of the fish tank, and the conductive cable passes through the inside of the overflow pipe assembly, that is, the conductive cable is routed inside the overflow pipe assembly, making the overall structure simple. The bottom end of the conductive cable penetrates through the bottom of the overflow pipe and extends to the outside, facilitating the connection of the conductive cable to the power supply. The fixing base is provided at the top of the overflow pipe, and the base is installed at the bottom of the electrical component. When the plug is paired and connected to the socket, the base is located on the fixing base, and the fixing base supports and holds the electrical component. At this time, the first magnet and the second magnet attract each other, playing a certain fixing role, and the disassembly and assembly are simple. At the same time, the spring pins are connected to the wiring terminals, thus realizing the connection between the electrical component and the power supply and preventing the cables of the electrical component from hanging outside. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the utility model during use;

[0013] Figure 2 is an exploded structural diagram of the socket and plug of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 is a structural diagram of the overflow pipe assembly of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the overflow pipe assembly of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 is a broken structural diagram of the overflow pipe assembly of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 6 is a structural diagram of the connection base of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 7 is a structural diagram of the through-board joint of the utility model;

[0019] In the figure, 1, socket; 11, fixing base; 12, first magnet; 13, wiring terminal; 14, conductive cable; 2, plug; 21, second magnet; 22, spring pin; 3, connection base; 31, water inlet; 311, third flow channel; 32, installation through hole; 33, connection boss; 4, outer layer pipe; 41, first flow channel; 5, middle layer pipe; 51, second flow channel; 6, inner layer pipe; 61, bending section; 7, through-board joint; 71, fixing ring; 711, sealing washer; 72, water outlet; 73, water return port; 74, connection column; 741, connection hole; 75, collection tank; 751, discharge port; 8, strip light; 81, connection part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0020] The following is a further detailed description of the specific implementation of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like used in the present invention to indicate the orientation or position relationship is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] like Figures 1-7 As shown, an overflow device with a magnetic connector in a preferred embodiment of the utility model comprises an overflow pipe assembly and a magnetic connector. The overflow pipe assembly is a prior art, which is used to control the water level in the fish box and continuously transport the water in the fish tank to the filter box through the overflow pipe assembly. After being filtered by the filter box, the water flows back into the fish tank through the water pump, thereby realizing the effect of circulating and filtering the water in the fish tank, so that the interior of the fish tank is kept sufficiently clean. The magnetic connector comprises a socket 1 and a plug 2. The socket 1 comprises a first magnet 12 and a wiring terminal 13 arranged on a fixing seat 11 and on the top of the fixing seat 11. The fixing seat 11 is arranged on the top of the overflow pipe. The wiring terminal 13 is connected to a conductive cable 14 for connecting to a power source. The conductive cable 14 is passed through the interior of the overflow pipe assembly. It can be understood that the conductive cable 14 has a certain waterproof performance and can work normally even when immersed in water. The bottom end of the conductive cable 14 passes through the bottom of the overflow pipe and extends out of the outside. The plug 2 includes a base and a second magnet 21 and a spring pin 22 arranged at the bottom of the base. The base is used to be installed at the bottom of an electrical device, such as a fish tank light or a feeder. The second magnet 21 and the first magnet 12 attract each other. The electrical device can be electrically connected to the terminal 13 through the spring pin 22, that is, the circuit board in the electrical device is electrically connected to the spring pin 22. It can be understood that when the plug 2 is paired with the socket 1, the fixed seat 11 is connected to the base, the first magnet 12 and the second magnet 21 attract and connect to each other, and the spring pin 22 is connected to the terminal 13. In this embodiment, the first magnet 12 is provided with a positioning boss, and the terminal 13 is provided on the positioning boss. The second magnet 21 is provided with a positioning groove that cooperates with the positioning boss, and the spring pin 22 is provided in the positioning groove, which is convenient for the positioning connection between the socket 1 and the plug 2.

[0023] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: when in use, the overflow pipe assembly is installed at the bottom of the fish tank, wherein the bottom of the overflow pipe assembly passes through the bottom of the fish tank and extends to the outside of the fish tank, and the conductive cable 14 passes through the inside of the overflow pipe assembly, that is, the conductive cable 14 is routed inside the overflow pipe assembly, which is simple as a whole, and the bottom end of the conductive cable 14 passes through the bottom of the overflow pipe and extends to the outside, thereby facilitating the connection of the conductive cable 14 with the power supply; the fixing seat 11 is arranged at the top of the overflow pipe, and the base is installed at the bottom of the electrical device. When the plug 2 is matched with the socket 1, the base is arranged on the fixing seat 11, and the fixing seat 11 supports the electrical device. At this time, the first magnet 12 and the second magnet 21 attract each other, play a certain fixing role, and are easy to disassemble and assemble. At the same time, the spring pin 22 is connected to the wiring terminal 13, and the electrical device is electrically connected to the wiring terminal 13 through the spring pin 22, thereby realizing the connection between the electrical device and the power supply, and avoiding the cable hanging of the electrical device.

[0024] Exemplarily, the overflow pipe assembly includes a connection seat 3, an outer layer tube 4, a middle layer tube 5, an inner layer tube 6, and a through-plate joint 7 arranged on the bottom of the connection seat 3 in sequence from the outside to the inside. The top of the outer layer tube 4 is higher than the top of the middle layer tube 5. A first flow channel 41 is formed between the inner side of the outer layer tube 4 and the inner side of the middle layer tube 5. The top of the inner layer tube 6 is provided with a curved section 61 extending out of the outer layer tube 4. A second flow channel 51 is formed between the outer side of the inner layer tube 6 and the inner side of the middle layer tube 5. The bottom side of the connection seat 3 is provided with A water inlet 31, the connecting seat 3 is provided with a third flow channel 311 which is connected to the water inlet 31 and the first flow channel 41 respectively, the top of the through-plate joint 7 is connected to the connecting seat 3, a fixing ring 71 is provided on the through-plate joint 7, and the bottom of the through-plate joint 7 is provided with a water outlet 72 which is connected to the middle layer pipe 5 and a water return port 73 which is connected to the inner layer pipe 6, the conductive cable 14 is inserted in the first flow channel 41, and the bottom end of the conductive cable 14 passes through the connecting seat 3 and the through-plate joint 7 and extends to the outside so that the conductive cable 14 is connected to the power supply.

[0025] When installing the overflow pipe assembly, first separate the through-board joint 7 from the connecting seat 3; then, at the bottom of the fish tank, drill an installation hole through which the top of the through-board joint 7 can pass. The diameter of this installation hole is smaller than the outer diameter of the fixing ring 71; then place the connecting seat 3 inside the fish tank; next, pass the top of the through-board joint 7 through the installation hole and into the fish tank and connect it to the bottom of the connecting seat 3. At this time, the fixing ring 71 and the connecting ring cooperate to clamp the bottom of the fish tank, achieving the installation of the overflow pipe assembly; in addition, connect the water outlet 72 of the through-board joint 7 to the input end of the filter box, and connect the output end of the filter box to the water return port 73; during use, the water in the fish tank sequentially enters the first flow channel 41 through the water inlet 31 and the third flow channel 311. When the liquid level in the first flow channel 41 is higher than the top end of the middle layer pipe 5, the water in the first flow channel 41 will overflow into the second flow channel 51 and be transported to the filter box through the water outlet 72. After being filtered by the filter box, the water is sequentially transported to the water return port 73 and the inner layer pipe 6, and finally discharged back into the fish tank from the bent section 61.

[0026] Exemplarily, the connecting seat 3 is provided with an installation through hole 32, and the bottom end of the middle layer pipe 5 is inserted into the top end of the installation through hole 32, facilitating the connection between the middle layer pipe 5 and the connecting seat 3. The top of the through-board joint 7 is provided with a connecting column 74 that is threadedly connected to the installation through hole 32, facilitating the connection between the top of the through-board joint 7 and the bottom of the connecting seat 3. The connecting column 74 is provided with a connecting hole 741, and the connecting hole 741 communicates with the inside of the middle layer pipe 5. The water outlet 72 and the water return port 73 are respectively communicated with the connecting hole 741. The bottom end of the inner layer pipe 6 is inserted into the connecting hole 741 and inserted into the water return port 73, realizing the communication between the inside of the middle layer pipe 5 and the water outlet 72 and the communication between the inside of the inner layer pipe 6 and the water return port 73.

[0027] Exemplarily, the top of the connecting seat 3 is provided with a connecting boss 33, and the bottom end of the outer layer pipe 4 is sleeved on the connecting boss 33, facilitating the positioning connection between the outer layer pipe 4 and the connecting boss 33.

[0028] Exemplarily, the top of the through-board joint 7 is provided with a collection groove 75 that communicates with the third flow channel 311. The bottom of the through-board joint 7 is provided with a discharge port 751 that communicates with the collection groove 75. A plug is provided at the discharge port 751. When the water in the fish tank enters the third flow channel 311 through the water inlet 31, the fish feces in the water will fall into the collection groove 75. By pulling out the plug, the fish feces in the collection groove 75 can be discharged.

[0029] Exemplarily, a sealing gasket 711 is installed on the top of the fixing ring 71 to ensure the sealing between the through-board joint 7 and the bottom of the fish tank.

[0030] Exemplarily, the electrical component is a strip light 8. Connection parts 81 for being placed on the top of the tank wall of the fish tank are respectively arranged at two ends of the strip light 8. The base is arranged at the bottom of the connection part 81. A circuit board is arranged inside the strip light 8. The circuit board is electrically connected to the spring pin 22. When the strip light 8 is installed, the strip light 8 is placed on the top of the fish tank, and the base is connected to the fixed seat 11. At this time, the first magnet 12 and the second magnet 21 attract each other to prevent the strip light 8 from shifting randomly, and the disassembly and assembly are simple. The circuit board in the strip light 8 is electrically connected to the terminal block 13 through the spring pin 22, and the terminal block 13 is connected to the power supply through the conductive cable 14, so as to realize the connection between the strip light 8 and the power supply.

[0031] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the technical principle of the present invention, several improvements and substitutions can still be made, and these improvements and substitutions should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An overflow device with a magnetic connector, characterized in that: It includes an overflow pipe assembly and a magnetic connector, the magnetic connector includes a socket and a plug, the socket includes a first magnet and a terminal arranged on a fixed seat and the top of the fixed seat, the fixed seat is arranged on the top of the overflow pipe, the terminal is connected with a conductive cable for connecting to a power supply, the conductive cable is passed through the interior of the overflow pipe assembly, the bottom end of the conductive cable passes through the bottom of the overflow pipe and extends to the outside, the plug includes a base and a second magnet and a spring pin arranged at the bottom of the base, the base is used to be installed at the bottom of the electrical device, the second magnet and the first magnet attract each other, and the electrical device can be electrically connected to the terminal through the spring pin.

2. The overflow device with a magnetic connector according to claim 1, wherein: The overflow pipe assembly includes a connecting seat, an outer tube, a middle tube, an inner tube and a through-plate joint arranged on the connecting seat in sequence from the outside to the inside, the top of the outer tube is higher than the top of the middle tube, a first flow channel is formed between the inner side of the outer tube and the inner side of the middle tube, the top of the inner tube is provided with a curved section extending outside the outer tube, a second flow channel is formed between the outer side of the inner tube and the inner side of the middle tube, a water inlet is provided on the bottom side of the connecting seat, the connecting seat is provided with a third flow channel respectively connected with the water inlet and the first flow channel, the top of the through-plate joint is connected with the connecting seat, a fixing ring is provided on the through-plate joint, and the bottom of the through-plate joint is provided with a water outlet connected with the middle tube and a water return port connected with the inner tube, the conductive cable is passed through the first flow channel, and the bottom end of the conductive cable passes through the connecting seat and the through-plate joint and extends out of the outside.

3. The overflow device with a magnetic connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting seat is provided with a mounting through hole, the bottom end of the middle layer tube is inserted into the top end of the mounting through hole, the top of the through-plate joint is provided with a connecting column threadedly connected to the mounting through hole, the connecting column is provided with a connecting hole, the water outlet and the water outlet are respectively connected to the connecting hole, and the bottom end of the inner layer tube is passed through the connecting hole and inserted into the return water outlet.

4. The overflow device with a magnetic connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting boss is provided on the top of the connecting seat, and the bottom end of the outer layer tube is sleeved on the connecting boss.

5. The overflow device with a magnetic connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: A collecting groove connected to the third flow channel is provided at the top of the through-plate joint, a discharge port connected to the collecting groove is provided at the bottom of the through-plate joint, and a plug is provided at the discharge port.

6. The overflow device with a magnetic connector according to claim 2, wherein: A sealing gasket is installed on the top of the fixing ring.

7. The overflow device with a magnetic connector according to claim 1, wherein: The electrical component is a strip light, and both ends of the strip light are respectively provided with connecting parts for being mounted on the top of the tank wall of the fish tank, the base is arranged at the bottom of the connecting parts, and a circuit board is arranged inside the strip light, and the circuit board is electrically connected to the spring pin.