Expansion socket with USB interface

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of sockets, in particular to an expansion socket with a universal serial bus (USB) interface, which comprises a socket main body, and an interface and a plug which are arranged on the socket main body, and further comprises a socket shell and a waterproof assembly used for shielding the interface, jacks are formed in the positions, corresponding to the interfaces, of the end face of the socket shell, the waterproof assembly comprises an installation frame, a connecting piece and a cover plate which are sequentially connected, an annular table protrudes from the inner edge of the end, connected with the socket shell, of the socket body, and the annular table is sleeved with the installation frame; the installation frame is fixed on the socket main body in a buckling mode through the socket shell, the end face, corresponding to the jacks, of the socket shell is concavely provided with a groove for the cover plate to be buckled, the cover plate covers the jacks while being buckled with the groove, interfaces on the extension socket are protected through the waterproof assembly, and short circuit of the socket caused by sputtering of water spots is prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sockets, in particular to an extension socket with a USB interface. Background Art

[0002] A socket refers to a seat into which one or more circuit wiring can be inserted. Various wiring can be inserted into it, making it convenient to connect with other circuits. The connection and disconnection between the circuit and the copper parts can achieve the connection and disconnection of this part of the circuit.

[0003] When installing a socket, the socket is fixed in a pre-buried box on the wall and the pre-buried wires in the box are connected. With the increase in various electrical appliances in life, there may be a situation where the sockets fixed on the wall are not enough. Usually, an extension socket is used to provide connections for more electrical appliances. However, in order to facilitate plugging and unplugging, the interface of the extension socket in the existing technology is exposed. If used in humid places such as bathrooms, the interface is easily splashed by water stains, which greatly increases the risk of short circuit of the socket.

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide corresponding solutions to the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies of the prior art and to provide an expansion socket with a USB interface. The present invention protects the interface on the expansion socket through a waterproof component to prevent water splashing and causing a short circuit in the socket.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present utility model is as follows: an expansion socket with a USB interface, comprising a socket body and an interface and a plug arranged on the socket body, the plug being used to be inserted into a wall socket, the interface being used to electrically connect electrical appliances, and further comprising a socket shell and a waterproof component for shielding the interface, the socket shell being connected to the socket body by a snap, a socket hole being provided on the end surface of the socket shell corresponding to the position of the interface, the waterproof component comprising a mounting frame, a connector and a cover plate connected in sequence, a ring platform being raised on the inner edge of one end of the socket body connected to the socket shell, the mounting frame being sheathed outside the ring platform, and the mounting frame being fixed to the socket body by snapping the socket shell, a groove being recessed on the end surface of the socket shell corresponding to the socket hole for the cover plate to snap on, and the cover plate snapping on the groove while shielding the socket hole.

[0007] The end surface of the cover plate is raised with a boss which is matched with the groove.

[0008] An inserting block for inserting into the interface is protruded from the boss.

[0009] A shift block is extended from the edge of the cover plate.

[0010] The end surface of the shift block is convex with anti-skid lines.

[0011] The outer edge of the ring platform is provided with an oblique cone surface.

[0012] The socket shell is provided with four buckles, which are distributed in pairs on both sides of the socket shell. The socket body is provided with four slots adapted to the buckles at one end close to the ring platform, and the four slots are also distributed in pairs on both sides of the socket body.

[0013] A pressing block is provided on the side wall of the socket body, and a wedge-shaped pattern is provided on the outer wall of the pressing block.

[0014] The socket shell is provided with a side opening for the connecting piece to pass through.

[0015] The interface includes a USB interface and a Type-C interface, and the connecting part is made of elastic or flexible material.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the present invention protects the interface on the extension socket through a waterproof component. The cover plate of the waterproof component can be snapped into the groove of the socket shell and cover the jack and the interface at the same time. The groove is used to fix the cover plate to prevent water splashing from causing a short circuit in the socket, and the cover plate is also connected to the installation frame through a connector. The installation frame is clamped and fixed between the socket shell and the socket body. The ring platform further limits the installation frame for easy installation. The waterproof component is easily installed on the extension socket. When the interface needs to be used, the cover plate is removed. The cover plate is connected by a connector and is not easily lost and can be used flexibly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, without paying creative labor, other drawings obtained based on these drawings still fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an expansion socket with a USB interface in the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an explosion diagram of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the utility model from another perspective;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the socket housing in the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the waterproof component in the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the socket body in the present utility model;

[0024] In the figure, 1-socket body, 2-interface, 3-plug, 4-socket shell, 5-clip, 6-jack, 7-mounting frame, 8-connector, 9-cover, 10-ring, 11-groove, 12-boss, 13-insert block, 14-push block, 15-anti-slip texture, 16-oblique cone surface, 17-card slot, 18-pressing block, 19-wedge-shaped texture, 20-side port, 21-circuit board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] It should be noted that all expressions using "first" and "second" in the embodiments of the present invention are for the purpose of distinguishing two non-identical entities or non-identical parameters with the same name. It can be seen that "first" and "second" are only for the convenience of expression and should not be understood as limitations on the embodiments of the present invention. Subsequent embodiments will not explain this one by one.

[0027] The directional and positional terms used in this invention, such as "upper," "lower," "front," "back," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "top," "bottom," and "side," are used solely to refer to the directions or positions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional and positional terms used are intended to illustrate and facilitate understanding of this invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this invention.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in FIG. 1 , an embodiment of the present invention is an expansion socket with a USB interface, comprising a socket body 1 and an interface 2 and a plug 3 provided on the socket body 1 , the plug 3 being used to be inserted into a wall socket, the interface 2 being used to electrically connect an electrical appliance, and a socket shell 4 and a waterproof component for shielding the interface 2. The socket shell 4 is connected to the socket body 1 by a snap 5, and a socket 6 is provided on the end surface of the socket shell 4 corresponding to the position of the interface 2. The waterproof component comprises a mounting frame 7, a connector 8 and a cover plate 9 connected in sequence. A ring platform 10 is raised on the inner edge of one end of the socket body 1 connected to the socket shell 4, the mounting frame 7 is sheathed on the outside of the ring platform 10, and the mounting frame 7 is fixed to the socket body 1 by snapping the socket shell 4. A groove 11 for snapping the cover plate 9 is recessed on the end surface of the socket shell 4 corresponding to the socket 6, and the cover plate 9 snaps into the groove 11 while shielding the socket 6.

[0029] The beneficial effects of this arrangement are as follows: the present invention protects the interface on the expansion socket through a waterproof assembly. The cover of the waterproof assembly can be snapped into the groove of the socket shell to simultaneously cover the jack and the interface. The groove is used to fix the cover to prevent water splashing and causing a short circuit in the socket. The cover is also connected to the installation frame via a connector. The installation frame is clamped and fixed between the socket shell and the socket body. The ring further limits the installation frame, facilitating installation. The waterproof assembly is easily installed on the expansion socket. When the interface is needed, the cover is removed. The cover is connected via the connector and is not easily lost, allowing for flexible use. The socket body 1 also has a circuit board 21 inside. The interface 2 and plug 3 are both electrically connected to the circuit board 21.

[0030] It is further provided that the end surface of the cover plate 9 is raised with a boss 12 adapted to the groove 11 .

[0031] The beneficial effects of such a setting are as follows: the boss increases the contact area between the cover plate and the groove, making the fastening more secure and improving the waterproof capability.

[0032] It is further provided that an inserting block 13 for inserting into the interface 2 is protruded from the boss 12 .

[0033] The beneficial effects of this arrangement are as follows: when the cover is fastened to the socket housing, the insert extends into the interface, which can prevent foreign matter from entering the interface. While protecting the interface, it also increases friction to prevent the cover from loosening.

[0034] It is further provided that a shift block 14 extends from the edge of the cover plate 9 .

[0035] The beneficial effect of this arrangement is as follows: the cover plate can be removed from the socket housing more easily by using the shift block.

[0036] It is further provided that an anti-slip pattern 15 is raised on the end surface of the shift block 14 .

[0037] The beneficial effects of this setting are as follows: the anti-slip texture increases the friction when moving the shift block, making it easier to remove the cover and saving more effort.

[0038] It is further provided that the outer edge of the ring platform 10 is provided with an oblique conical surface 16 .

[0039] The beneficial effect of this arrangement is as follows: the inclined conical surface allows the mounting frame to slide off the ring platform during assembly, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0040] It is further provided that four clips 5 are provided on the socket shell 4, and the four clips 5 are distributed in pairs on both sides of the socket shell 4. Four card slots 17 adapted to the clips 5 are opened at one end of the socket body 1 close to the ring platform 10, and the four card slots 17 are also distributed in pairs on both sides of the socket body 1.

[0041] The beneficial effects of this arrangement are as follows: the snap-fit structure between the buckle and the slot is both convenient for assembly and disassembly and securely fixed.

[0042] Furthermore, a pressing block 18 is provided on the side wall of the socket body 1 , and a wedge-shaped pattern 19 is provided on the outer wall of the pressing block 18 .

[0043] The beneficial effects of this setting are as follows: the pressing block provides a force point when the extension socket is plugged in and unplugged from the wall socket. There are pressing blocks on both sides, which provide uniform force, make plugging and unplugging easier, prevent the plug from tilting, and the wedge-shaped texture increases friction.

[0044] It is further provided that the socket housing 4 is provided with a side opening 20 for the connecting member 8 to pass through.

[0045] The beneficial effects of such a configuration are as follows: the socket shell is tightly fastened to the socket body, and the side opening is only for the connector to extend out, thereby protecting the stable installation of the mounting frame.

[0046] It is further configured that the interface 2 includes a USB interface and a Type-C interface, and the connector 8 is made of an elastic or flexible material.

[0047] The beneficial effects of this setting are as follows: the interface can adopt USB interface and Type-C interface, etc., which is convenient for connecting multiple electrical appliances at the same time, and different types of interfaces enrich the electrical connection methods. The connector uses elastic or flexible materials and can be twisted and stretched at will, which is convenient for driving the cover to be fastened and removed, and the cover has a higher degree of freedom.

[0048] The above disclosure is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and certainly cannot be used to limit the scope of rights of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present invention are still within the scope covered by the present invention.

Claims

1. An expansion socket with a USB interface, comprising a socket body (1), an interface (2) and a plug (3) provided on the socket body (1), wherein the plug (3) is used to be inserted into a wall socket, and the interface (2) is used to be electrically connected to an electrical appliance, characterized in that: The invention also includes a socket shell (4) and a waterproof component for shielding the interface (2), wherein the socket shell (4) is connected to the socket body (1) through a buckle (5), and a socket hole (6) is provided on the end surface of the socket shell (4) at a position corresponding to the interface (2). The waterproof component includes a mounting frame (7), a connector (8) and a cover plate (9) connected in sequence, and a ring platform (10) is raised on the inner edge of one end of the socket body (1) connected to the socket shell (4). The mounting frame (7) is sheathed outside the ring platform (10), and the mounting frame (7) is fixed to the socket body (1) by snapping the socket shell (4). A groove (11) for the cover plate (9) to snap on is recessed on the end surface of the socket shell (4) corresponding to the socket hole (6), and the cover plate (9) snaps on the groove (11) while shielding the socket (6).

2. The expansion socket with a USB interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end surface of the cover plate (9) is raised with a boss (12) that matches the groove (11).

3. The expansion socket with a USB interface according to claim 2, characterized in that: An inserting block (13) protrudes from the boss (12) and is inserted into the interface (2).

4. The expansion socket with a USB interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: A shift block (14) extends from the edge of the cover plate (9).

5. The expansion socket with a USB interface according to claim 4, characterized in that: The end surface of the shifting block (14) is provided with anti-slip grooves (15).

6. The expansion socket with a USB interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer edge of the ring platform (10) is provided with an oblique conical surface (16).

7. The expansion socket with a USB interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: The socket housing (4) is provided with four buckles (5), and the four buckles (5) are distributed in pairs on both sides of the socket housing (4). The socket body (1) is provided with four slots (17) adapted to the buckles (5) at one end close to the ring platform (10), and the four slots (17) are also distributed in pairs on both sides of the socket body (1).

8. The expansion socket with a USB interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressing block (18) is provided on the side wall of the socket body (1), and a wedge-shaped pattern (19) is provided on the outer wall of the pressing block (18).

9. The expansion socket with a USB interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: The socket housing (4) is provided with a side opening (20) for the connecting piece (8) to pass through.

10. The expansion socket with a USB interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interface (2) includes a USB interface and a Type-C interface, and the connector (8) is made of an elastic or flexible material.

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