USB grounding socket

By designing a USB grounding socket, the existing socket structure is complex and has no USB interface solved, and the effects of cost reduction, convenience improvement and security enhancement are achieved.

CN223273648UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-26DONGGUAN AKEN ELECTRICAL CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422323183.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-24
Publication Date
2025-08-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-24

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Technical Problem

The existing sockets are complex in structure and do not have USB interface functions, which increases the cost of use and affects the user experience.

Method used

Design a USB grounding socket, including socket panel, protection component, pressure plate component, USB component and PCB board, adopts a mechanical socket protection design, set up a USB connector and anti-detect part to enhance convenience and safety.

Benefits of technology

By setting up a USB connector and an anti-touch section, it reduces usage costs, improves convenience, enhances user experience, prevents mistouch and dust from entering, and extends service life.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a USB grounding socket, and relates to the socket technology field, the USB grounding socket comprises a socket panel, a protection assembly, a pressure plate assembly, a USB assembly and a PCB, the socket panel is connected with one end of the protection assembly, the other end of the protection assembly is connected with the pressure plate assembly, the other end of the pressure plate assembly is connected with the USB assembly, and the PCB is installed in the USB assembly; the USB assembly comprises a USB fixing seat, a bottom cover, a first USB connector and a second USB connector, the USB fixing seat is connected with the pressing plate assembly, a clamping end is arranged on the USB fixing seat, the bottom cover is installed at the bottom of the USB fixing seat, a PCB is installed on the bottom cover, and a plurality of probes are arranged on the PCB. Through the arrangement of the USB assembly, multiple requirements of users are met, the use cost is reduced, the convenience is improved, the use experience of the users is enhanced, and meanwhile, the protection door is arranged, so that the safety is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A socket, also known as a power outlet, is a receptacle that accepts one or more circuit wires. It allows for various types of wiring to be inserted, facilitating connections to other circuits. The connection and disconnection between the wires and the copper fittings ultimately connect and disconnect that circuit. A German-style socket, as the name suggests, is a power outlet that conforms to German standards. It consists of a base, a socket assembly housed within the base, and a hinged cover.

[0003] The Chinese patent document "A Universal Safety Socket" with publication number CN207368370U includes a base, a socket core, a socket cover and a grounding piece. The base is provided with an opening, the socket core is arranged in the base opening, the socket cover is sleeved on the base opening, and the socket core includes a stop block, an anti-accidental touch piece, a fixing seat and a conductive terminal arranged in sequence up and down.

[0004] The above invention is relatively complex in structure and does not have the common USB interface function. Users need to purchase an additional USB socket, which increases the cost and affects the user experience. Therefore, a USB grounding socket is needed to improve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a USB grounding socket, aiming to solve the above technical problems. The present invention satisfies the multiple needs of users by setting USB components, reduces usage costs, improves convenience, and enhances the user experience.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A USB grounding socket includes a socket panel, a protection component, a pressure plate component, a USB component and a PCB board. The socket panel is connected to one end of the protection component, the other end of the protection component is connected to the pressure plate component, the other end of the pressure plate component is connected to the USB component, and the PCB board is installed in the USB component.

[0008] Furthermore, the USB component includes a USB fixing seat, a bottom cover, a first USB connector and a second USB connector. The USB fixing seat is connected to the pressure plate assembly. The USB fixing seat is provided with a clamping end. The bottom of the USB fixing seat is installed with a bottom cover. A PCB board is installed on the bottom cover. The PCB board is provided with several probes.

[0009] Furthermore, the protection assembly includes a protection cover, a protection surface cover and a protection door. One end of the protection cover is provided with a first protection boss, a second protection boss and an inwardly concave socket slot. The other end of the protection cover is connected to the protection surface cover. The protection door is installed between the protection cover and the protection surface cover. The protection door is provided with an anti-accidental touch portion.

[0010] Furthermore, the protective cover is also provided with a limit block, a slot, a socket and a first assembly hole. The limit block is symmetrically arranged on an inner wall of the socket slot, and the slot is symmetrically arranged on the other inner wall of the socket slot. The socket and the first assembly hole are both located at the bottom of the socket slot, and the socket is located above the anti-accidental touch portion.

[0011] Furthermore, the protective cover is also provided with a first connection hole, a second connection hole, a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The first connection hole is located in the first protective boss, the second connection hole is located in the second protective boss, one end of the first connecting part passes through the protective door and is connected to the protective surface cover, and one end of the second connecting part is connected to the protective surface cover.

[0012] Furthermore, the pressure plate assembly includes a pressure plate and a grounding plate, the pressure plate is located below the protective cover, the lower end face of the pressure plate is connected to the grounding plate, a first through-hole and several plug-in parts are provided on the pressure plate, the first through-hole is communicated with the plug-in hole of the protective cover, a second through-hole is provided on the grounding plate, one of the plug-in parts extends downward through the second through-hole, and the upper end portion of the grounding plate extends through the slot of the protective cover into the plug-in seat slot.

[0013] Furthermore, the pressure plate assembly also includes a fixed bracket, a bracket side seat and a base. The upper end of the fixed bracket is connected to the lower end of the socket panel, the lower end of the fixed bracket is connected to the base, and the lower end of the fixed bracket is provided with several clamping parts. The bracket side seat is symmetrically installed on both sides of the base.

[0014] Furthermore, conductive terminals are symmetrically installed in the base, each of which has a conductive end that is open upward and is located below the first through-hole of the pressure plate. A grounding terminal is provided between the two conductive terminals, and the grounding terminal is connected to the grounding plate.

[0015] Furthermore, the base is provided with a plurality of connecting bosses, each of which is provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping portion of the fixing bracket is inserted into the clamping groove and extends downward.

[0016] The USB grounding socket of the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This USB grounding socket meets multiple needs of users by setting up a USB component and two USB connectors, reducing usage costs, improving convenience, and enhancing user experience.

[0018] 2. This USB grounding socket adopts a mechanical socket protection design. By providing an inclined anti-accidental touch part on the protective door, it prevents children from inserting their fingers into the socket during play and causing electric shock. When using, both pins of the plug must be inserted at a certain angle along the anti-accidental touch part and then inserted into the socket for use.

[0019] 3. The USB grounding socket of the utility model, by providing the first protective boss and the second protective boss, can make it more convenient for users to insert or unplug USB devices, avoid direct contact with the interface part, reduce the risk of accidental touch or damage to the interface, and at the same time prevent dust and debris from entering the USB connector to a certain extent, keep the USB connector clean, and thus extend the service life. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 The overall structure of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structural disassembly of the protection component of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structural disassembly of the protection component of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the pressure plate assembly of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structural disassembly of the pressure plate assembly of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 The overall structure of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model without the socket panel;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the USB component and PCB board of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0029] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element; when an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0030] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of this invention are intended solely for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, a USB grounding socket includes a socket panel 1, a protection component 2, a pressure plate component 3, a USB component 4 and a PCB board 5. The socket panel 1 is connected to one end of the protection component 2, the other end of the protection component 2 is connected to the pressure plate component 3, the other end of the pressure plate component 3 is connected to the USB component 4, and the PCB board 5 is installed in the USB component 4.

[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, the protection assembly 2 includes a protection cover 20, a protection surface cover 21 and a protection door 22. One end of the protection cover 20 is provided with a first protection boss 200, a second protection boss 201 and an inwardly concave plug-in socket groove 202. The other end of the protection cover 20 is connected to the protection surface cover 21. The protection door 22 is installed between the protection cover 20 and the protection surface cover 21. The protection door 22 is provided with an anti-accidental touch portion 220 that is inclined, and the inclination directions of the two anti-accidental touch portions 220 are opposite.

[0033] It should be noted that the utility model adopts a socket protection design with a mechanical structure. By providing an inclined anti-accidental touch portion 220 on the protection door 22, it prevents children from inserting their fingers into the socket while playing, causing the risk of electric shock. When in use, the two pins of the plug must be inserted at a certain angle along the anti-accidental touch portion 220 to be inserted into the socket for use; compared with the smart anti-accidental touch sockets on the market, that is, when the electrical plug and the socket are in contact, identity authentication is first required, and only the plug that passes the authentication can be connected to the socket. The utility model has the advantages of simple structure and reduced production costs.

[0034] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the protective cover 20 is also provided with a limit block 203, a slot 204, a socket 205 and a first assembly hole 206. The limit block 203 is symmetrically arranged on an inner wall of the socket slot 202, and the slot 204 is symmetrically arranged on the other inner wall of the socket slot 202. The socket 205 and the first assembly hole 206 are both located at the bottom of the socket slot 202, and the socket 205 is located above the anti-accidental touch portion 220.

[0035] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the protective cover 20 is also provided with a first connection hole 207, a second connection hole, a first connecting portion 208 and a second connecting portion 209. The first connection hole 207 is located in the first protective boss 200, and the second connection hole is located in the second protective boss 201. One end of the first connecting portion 208 passes through the protective door 22 and is connected to the protective surface cover 21, and one end of the second connecting portion 209 is connected to the protective surface cover 21.

[0036] It should be noted that by providing the first protective boss 200 and the second protective boss 201, users can insert or unplug USB devices more conveniently, avoid direct contact with the interface part, reduce the risk of accidental touch or damage to the interface, and at the same time prevent dust and debris from entering the interface to a certain extent, keep the interface clean, and thus extend the service life.

[0037] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the pressure plate assembly 3 includes a pressure plate 30 and a grounding plate 31. The pressure plate 30 is located below the protective cover 21, and the lower end surface of the pressure plate 30 is connected to the grounding plate 31. The pressure plate 30 is provided with a first through-hole 300 and a plurality of plug-in portions 301. The first through-hole 300 communicates with the plug-in hole 205 of the protective cover 20. The grounding plate 31 is provided with a second through-hole 310, one of the plug-in portions 301 extending downward through the second through-hole 310. The upper end of the grounding plate 31 extends through the slot 204 of the protective cover 20 into the plug-in socket 202. In this embodiment, the grounding plate 31 is made of high-purity brass grounding contact with a special shape, which increases the contact area.

[0038] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the pressure plate assembly 3 also includes a fixed bracket 32, a bracket side seat 33 and a base 34. The upper end of the fixed bracket 32 ​​is connected to the lower end of the socket panel 1, and the lower end of the fixed bracket 32 ​​is connected to the base 34. The lower end of the fixed bracket 32 ​​is provided with a plurality of clamping parts 320, and the bracket side seat 33 is symmetrically installed on both sides of the base 34.

[0039] It should be noted that the bracket side seat 33 is mounted on the base 34 using fasteners, and the fasteners in this embodiment are common screws and other components.

[0040] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, conductive terminals 340 are symmetrically installed in the base 34. The conductive terminals 340 are provided with conductive ends 341 that are open upward. The conductive ends 341 are located below the first through-hole 300 of the pressure plate 30. A grounding terminal 342 is provided between the two conductive terminals 340. The grounding terminal 342 is connected to the grounding plate 31.

[0041] It should be noted that, in conjunction with the protection door 22 , the socket protection of the concealed conductive terminal 341 is provided, which provides good safety.

[0042] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the base 34 is further provided with a plurality of connecting bosses 343 , each of which has a clamping groove therein, and the clamping portion 320 of the fixing bracket 32 ​​is inserted into the clamping groove and extends downward.

[0043] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the USB component 4 includes a USB fixing seat 40 and a bottom cover 41. The USB fixing seat 40 is connected to the lower end of the base 34. The USB fixing seat 40 is provided with a clamping end 42, and the clamping end 42 is connected to the connecting boss 343. The bottom of the USB fixing seat 40 is installed with a bottom cover 41, and a PCB board 5 is installed on the bottom cover 41. The PCB board 5 is provided with several probes 50, and some of the probes 50 pass through the base 34 and are connected to the conductive terminals 340.

[0044] like Figure 8 As shown, the USB component 4 also includes a first USB connector 43 and a second USB connector 44, one end of the first USB connector 43 is inserted into the first connection hole 207, and the other end of the first USB connector 43 is connected to the PCB board 5, one end of the second USB connector 44 is inserted into the second connection hole, and the other end of the second USB connector 44 is connected to the probe 50 of the PCB board 5.

[0045] It should be noted that the first USB connector 43 of this embodiment can be a Type-B interface or a Type-C interface, and the second USB connector 44 can be a Type-A interface; the utility model meets the multiple needs of users, improves convenience, and enhances the user experience by setting a USB component 4 and providing two USB connectors.

[0046] It should be further explained that the USB fixing seat 40 is also provided with a plurality of tightening blocks 45, and the tightening blocks 45 are tightly connected to the base 34. Through the cooperation between the clamping end 42 and the tightening blocks 45, the connection between the USB fixing seat 40 and the base 34 can be made more stable.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the protective cover 20 is provided with a first assembly hole 206, the protective door 22 is provided with a second assembly hole 221, the protective surface cover 21 is provided with a third assembly hole 210, the pressure plate 30 is provided with a fourth assembly hole 302, the grounding plate 31 is provided with a fifth assembly hole 311, the grounding terminal 342 is provided with a sixth assembly hole 344, and the base 34 is provided with a seventh assembly hole 345.

[0048] It should be noted that during installation, fasteners are used to pass through the first assembly hole 206, the second assembly hole 221, the third assembly hole 210, the fourth assembly hole 302, the fifth assembly hole 311, the sixth assembly hole 344, and the seventh assembly hole 345 in sequence to fasten the connection between the protective cover 20, the protective door 22, the protective surface cover 21, the pressure plate 30, the grounding plate 31, the grounding terminal 342, and the base 34, which is convenient for installation and disassembly and simple to operate.

[0049] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Any ordinary technician in the industry can smoothly implement the present invention as shown in the drawings and described above. However, any technician familiar with the profession can make some changes, modifications and equivalent changes made by using the technical content disclosed above without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, which are all equivalent embodiments of the present invention. At the same time, any equivalent changes, modifications and evolutions made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of the present invention are still within the scope of protection of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A USB grounding socket, characterized by: It includes a socket panel, a protection component, a pressure plate component, a USB component and a PCB board. The socket panel is connected to one end of the protection component, the other end of the protection component is connected to the pressure plate component, the other end of the pressure plate component is connected to the USB component, and the PCB board is installed in the USB component.

2. The USB grounding socket according to claim 1, wherein: The USB assembly includes a USB fixing seat, a bottom cover, a first USB connector and a second USB connector. The USB fixing seat is connected to the pressure plate assembly. The USB fixing seat is provided with a clamping end. The bottom of the USB fixing seat is installed with a bottom cover. A PCB board is installed on the bottom cover. The PCB board is provided with several probes.

3. The USB grounding socket according to claim 2, wherein: The protection assembly includes a protection cover, a protection surface cover and a protection door. One end of the protection cover is provided with a first protection boss, a second protection boss and an inwardly concave plug-in socket. The other end of the protection cover is connected to the protection surface cover. The protection door is installed between the protection cover and the protection surface cover. The protection door is provided with an anti-accidental touch portion.

4. The USB grounding socket according to claim 3, wherein: The protective cover is also provided with a limit block, a slot, a socket and a first assembly hole. The limit block is symmetrically arranged on one inner side wall of the socket slot, and the slot is symmetrically arranged on the other inner side wall of the socket slot. The socket and the first assembly hole are both located at the bottom of the socket slot, and the socket is located above the anti-accidental touch portion.

5. The USB grounding socket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protective cover is also provided with a first connection hole, a second connection hole, a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. The first connection hole is located in the first protective boss, the second connection hole is located in the second protective boss, one end of the first connecting portion passes through the protective door and is connected to the protective surface cover, and one end of the second connecting portion is connected to the protective surface cover.

6. The USB grounding socket according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pressure plate assembly includes a pressure plate and a grounding plate. The pressure plate is located below the protective cover. The lower end surface of the pressure plate is connected to the grounding plate. A first through-hole and several plug-in parts are provided on the pressure plate. The first through-hole is communicated with the plug-in hole of the protective cover. A second through-hole is provided on the grounding plate. One of the plug-in parts extends downward through the second through-hole. The upper end of the grounding plate extends through the slot of the protective cover into the plug-in seat slot.

7. The USB grounding socket according to claim 6, wherein: The pressure plate assembly also includes a fixed bracket, a bracket side seat and a base. The upper end of the fixed bracket is connected to the lower end of the socket panel, and the lower end of the fixed bracket is connected to the base. The lower end of the fixed bracket is provided with several clamping parts, and the bracket side seats are symmetrically installed on both sides of the base.

8. The USB grounding socket according to claim 7, wherein: Conductive terminals are symmetrically installed in the base. The conductive terminals are provided with conductive ends that are open upward. The conductive ends are located below the first through-hole of the pressure plate. A grounding terminal is provided between the two conductive terminals and is connected to the grounding plate.

9. The USB grounding socket according to claim 8, wherein: The base is further provided with a plurality of connecting bosses, each of which is provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping portion of the fixing bracket is inserted into the clamping groove and extends downward.

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    CN207368370U