Pull-free switch socket

By setting switch slots and limiting mechanisms on the socket, the energy waste problem of frequent plug-ins and standby states is solved, and the plug-free function is realized, which improves safety and energy-saving effects.

CN223285384UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-29GUANGDONG TECHN COLLEGE OF WATER RESOURCES & ELECTRIC ENG
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Application Number
CN202422381317.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-29
Publication Date
2025-08-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-29

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Technical Problem

In traditional sockets, plugs are frequently plugged and unplugged and consumed power in standby state, and protruding plugs may cause obstacles to users.

Method used

A unplugging switch socket is designed. By setting a switch slot on the socket housing, the plug is connected to the power supply, and it is matched with the power connection assembly and the limiting mechanism to enable the power supply to be turned on when the plug is rotated to the top, the power supply is disconnected when the plug is rotated to the bottom, and the plug is stored in the switch slot.

Benefits of technology

The plug is unlocked without any plug to avoid interference to users, improve operational safety and reduce energy waste.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a pull-free switch socket, which is characterized in that a switch groove capable of accommodating an insertion block is arranged on a socket shell, and two power connection assemblies communicated with a live wire and a zero wire of a power supply are arranged in the switch groove; the plug block is hinged to the switch groove, the plug block can be contained in the switch groove or extend outwards perpendicular to the switch groove, the plug block is provided with a plug-in assembly connected with the power connection assembly for electrification, the plug block is further provided with two electric jacks for insertion of a plug, and the two electric jacks are both electrically connected with the plug-in assembly; when the insertion block is in a state of being accommodated in the switch groove, the plug-in assembly and the power connection assembly are in an open-circuit state; when the plug block is in an outward extending state perpendicular to the switch groove, the plug-in assembly and the power connection assembly are in a power-on state. According to the pull-free switch socket, the connection and disconnection of the power supply are realized by switching different states of the insertion block, and the insertion block can be accommodated in the switch groove, so that the plug is free from being pulled, interference and interference of the plug to a user are avoided, and the pull-free switch socket belongs to the technical field of sockets.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sockets, in particular to a pull-free switch socket. Background Art

[0002] In daily use, traditional sockets require users to frequently plug and unplug to power appliances on and off. This is not only cumbersome, but also poses a risk of electric shock when plugging and unplugging with wet hands or when the plug is not fully removed from the socket. Furthermore, most household appliances still consume power when in standby mode, increasing unnecessary energy waste.

[0003] The existing socket consists of a base and a cover mounted on the base, the cover and base being fixedly connected by multiple screws; a socket module mounted on top of the base and located within the cover; the base is equipped with a push-button switch for turning the socket module on and off; the cover is equipped with a lifting box with five holes for pre-plugging electrical appliances; and the cover and base are equipped with a rebound mechanism for automatically returning the lifting box to its original position. This structure allows for easy, one-handed unplugging of electrical appliances, improving safety and convenience.

[0004] However, in the above structure, after the plug is inserted into the socket, even when the power is off, the plug still protrudes from the surface of the socket. In some cases, the protruding plug may cause an obstacle to the user, and the user has to unplug the plug to remove the obstacle. Utility Model Content

[0005] In response to the technical problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a switch socket that does not require unplugging, so as to solve the problem that when the existing socket is in use, the plug protrudes from the surface of the socket. In some cases, the protruding plug may cause an obstacle to the user, and the user has to unplug the plug to remove the obstacle.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A free-to-plug switch socket, comprising:

[0008] The socket housing is provided with a switch slot capable of accommodating the plug-in block, and the switch slot is provided with two power connection components connecting the live wire and the neutral wire of the power supply;

[0009] The plug block is hinged to the switch slot and can be stored in the switch slot or extended outward perpendicular to the switch slot. The plug block is provided with a plug assembly connected to the power connection assembly for powering on. The plug block is also provided with two electrical sockets for plugs to be inserted, and both electrical sockets are electrically connected to the plug assembly; when the plug block is in a state of being stored in the switch slot, the plug assembly and the power connection assembly are in an off-circuit state; when the plug block is in a state of extending outward perpendicular to the switch slot, the plug assembly and the power connection assembly are in an energized state.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the plug-in assembly includes a movable block and two first conducting pieces, the movable block is fixed on the plug-in block, the two first conducting pieces are fixed on the movable block, the two first conducting pieces are electrically connected to the two electrical sockets respectively, and the power connection assembly includes a fixed block and a second conducting piece, the fixed block is fixed in the switch slot, the fixed block is provided with a conducting slot, the second conducting piece is arranged in the conducting slot, and the two second conducting pieces are respectively connected to the live wire and the neutral wire of the power supply; when the plug-in block is in a state of being stored in the switch slot, the two first conducting pieces are away from the conducting slot and do not contact the second conducting piece; when the plug-in block is in a state of extending outward perpendicular to the switch slot, the two first conducting pieces are respectively inserted into the two conducting slots, and the two first conducting pieces are respectively in contact with the two second conducting pieces.

[0011] As a preference, the number of the second guiding pieces in the guiding groove is two, and the two second guiding pieces are symmetrically distributed in the guiding groove.

[0012] As a preference, the second guiding piece is a sheet-like structure with a raised middle portion, and the raised sides of two second guiding pieces symmetrically distributed in the guiding groove are arranged opposite to each other.

[0013] As a preference, the first conductive piece is a planar sheet structure.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, it also includes a limit mechanism, which includes two limit seats, which are respectively arranged on the two side walls of the switch slot. A limit cavity for the movable block to rotate is formed between the limit seat and the slot wall of the switch slot, and the limit cavity is used to limit the rotation angle of the movable block to 0°~90°.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, a limiting groove is provided on the inner side of the limiting seat, and a limiting protrusion corresponding to the limiting groove is provided on the movable block, and the limiting protrusion is movably matched with the limiting groove.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment, a plug wire accommodating groove is provided on one side of the switch slot.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment, the socket housing is connected to a back cover, the back cover can be opened and closed relative to the socket housing, and the fixing block is fixed on the back cover.

[0018] In general, the utility model has the following advantages:

[0019] The no-unplug switch socket of the utility model is provided with a switch slot on the socket housing, and a plug block is hinged in the switch slot. The plug block is connected to the power supply, and cooperates with the power connection component, the power plug component and the limit mechanism so that the plug block can be rotated to realize the connection and disconnection of the power supply. When the plug block is rotated to the top position, the power supply is connected, and when it leaves the top position, the power supply is disconnected. When the plug block is rotated to the bottom position, the plug block and the plug are both located in the switch slot and do not protrude from the outer surface of the socket housing. In this way, the plug can realize the no-unplug function while avoiding interference and hindrance to the user caused by the plug. The structure is more reasonable and the function is more practical. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a no-plug switch socket;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the internal structure of a no-plug switch socket;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of area A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the inner side of a no-plug switch socket.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the coordination between the movable block and the limit seat.

[0025] Among them, 1 is the socket housing, 2 is the plug block, 3 is the switch mechanism, 4 is the limit mechanism, 10 is the switch slot, 11 is the back cover, 21 is the hinge shaft, 31 is the movable block, 32 is the fixed block, 33 is the first guide piece, 34 is the guide slot, 35 is the second guide piece, 41 is the limit seat, 42 is the limit cavity, 43 is the limit protrusion, and 44 is the limit slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific implementation methods.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, this embodiment discloses a no-plug switch socket, including a socket housing 1 and an insert block 2. The socket housing 1 is provided with a switch slot 10 for accommodating the insert block 2. The insert block 2 is provided with a jack for plugging in a plug and then turning on the power supply. The insert block 2 is hinged in the switch slot 10 by hinge shafts 21 provided on both sides. It should be noted that the switch slot 10 forms a protrusion on the inner side of the socket housing 1 (protruding from the outer wall to the inner side), and the hinge shaft 21 extends from the groove wall of the switch slot 10 into the inner side of the socket housing 1. The inner side of the socket housing 1 is also provided with a switch mechanism 3 for turning on the power supply and a limit mechanism for keeping the switch mechanism 3 open or disconnected. Structure 4, the switch mechanism 3 and the limit mechanism 4 are both connected to the hinge shaft 21 on the plug block 2 and rotate with the rotation of the plug block 2. Specifically, one end of the plug block 2 is hinged to the upper part of the switch slot 10. When the plug block 2 rotates upward to the top position, the plug block 2 extends outward perpendicular to the switch slot 10, and the switch mechanism 3 is turned on. When the plug block 2 rotates downward and leaves the top position, the switch mechanism 3 is turned off. When the plug block 2 rotates to the lowest point, its side surface is flush with the outer surface of the socket housing 1, and the plug is accommodated in the switch slot 10. Specifically, a notch is formed on one side of the switch slot 10 on the socket housing 1 to accommodate the plug wire. The switch mechanism 3 includes an electrical connection component and an electrical plug component. There are two electrical connection components, and the two electrical connection components are connected to the live wire and the neutral wire of the power supply respectively. The two electrical connection components are both arranged in the switch slot. The electrical plug component is connected to the two electrical connection components respectively to energize. The plug block is also provided with two electrical sockets for plug insertion. The two electrical sockets are electrically connected to the two first conductive pieces respectively.

[0028] In this embodiment, the plug assembly includes a movable block 31 connected to the hinge shaft 21, and the power connection assembly includes a fixed block 32 fixed in the socket housing 1. The movable block 31 is provided with a first guide piece 33, and the fixed block 32 is provided with a guide groove 34. The guide groove 34 is provided with a second guide piece 35. When the plug block 2 is rotated to the top position, the first guide piece 33 contacts the second guide piece 35 to connect the power supply. Conversely, when the plug block 2 leaves the top position, the first guide piece 33 is disconnected from the second guide piece 35. Specifically, In order to improve the contact stability of the two conductive pieces, two second conductive pieces 35 are provided and are symmetrically arranged in the guiding groove 34 to clamp the first conductive piece 33. Specifically, the first conductive piece 33 is a flat sheet structure, and the second conductive piece 35 is a sheet structure with a raised middle part. The raised sides of the two second conductive pieces 35 are arranged opposite to each other, so that the two second conductive pieces 35 can clamp the first conductive piece 33 more stably; specifically, the rear end face of the socket housing 1 is covered by the rear cover 11, and the fixing block 32 is arranged on the rear cover 11.

[0029] Specifically, the second conducting pieces 35 on the two groups of fixing blocks 32 are respectively connected to the neutral wire and the live wire. Corresponding to the fixing blocks 32 on the movable block 31, there are two groups of first conducting pieces 33, and the two groups of first conducting pieces 33 are respectively connected to two jacks on the plug block 2; the movable block 31 is in a "U" - shaped structure, the two ends of the movable block 31 are fixedly connected to the hinge shaft 21, and the two groups of first conducting pieces 33 are fixedly arranged in the middle of the movable block 31.

[0030] In this embodiment, the limiting mechanism 4 includes limiting seats 41 arranged on both sides of the groove wall of the switch groove 10 inside the socket housing 1. A limiting cavity 42 for the movable block 31 to rotate is formed between the limiting seats 41 and the groove wall of the switch groove 10. The limiting cavity limits the rotation angle of the movable block 31 to 0° - 90° by arranging limiting blocks at the edges (bottom side and side) in both the horizontal and vertical directions, so that when the movable block 31 rotates to these two positions, it is restricted by the limiting blocks and cannot continue to rotate. When the movable block 31 rotates to 0°, the movable block 31 abuts against the bottom side of the limiting cavity 42, and correspondingly, the plug block 2 rotates to the highest point position. At this time, the first conducting piece 33 contacts the second conducting piece 35; when the movable block 31 rotates to 90°, the movable block 31 abuts against the side of the limiting cavity 42, and correspondingly, the plug block 2 rotates to the lowest point position. At this time, the first conducting piece 33 is disconnected from the second conducting piece 35. Therefore, the bottom side and the side of the limiting cavity 42 are perpendicular.

[0031] Since the plug will tend to rotate downward due to the principle of gravity after being inserted into the plug block 2, which is likely to cause disconnection from the power supply, a limiting groove 44 is provided inside the limiting seat 41. At the position corresponding to the limiting groove 44 on the movable block 31, there is a limiting protrusion 43 for abutting against the limiting groove 44. The limiting protrusion 43 is in movable cooperation with the limiting groove 44. Specifically, the limiting groove 44 is arranged on one side of the limiting seat 41 close to the bottom side of the limiting cavity 42. When the movable block 31 rotates to the 0° position, that is, when the plug block is perpendicular to the socket housing, the limiting protrusion 43 abuts against the limiting groove 44.

[0032] It should be noted that in order to enable the limiting protrusion 43 to disengage from the cooperation after abutting against the limiting groove 44, the limiting protrusion 43 is set as a semi - circular protrusion structure, and the limiting groove 44 is set as a semi - circular groove structure. When the limiting protrusion 43 rotates with the movable block to the 0° position, that is, when the plug block is perpendicular to the socket housing, the part of the limiting groove 44 that cooperates with the limiting protrusion 43 is horizontal, and the movement of the limiting protrusion in the vertical direction is restricted. This can not only enable the limiting protrusion 43 to abut against the limiting groove 44 to form a certain limiting effect, but also disengage from the cooperation when a certain force is applied, thus realizing the storage function. In addition, the clearance between the limiting seat 41 and the movable block 31 can be reasonably set according to the actual situation.

[0033] The above embodiments are preferred implementation methods of the present invention, but the implementation methods of the present invention are not limited to the above embodiments. Any other changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, and simplifications that do not deviate from the spirit and principles of the present invention should be considered as equivalent replacement methods and are included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A no-plug switch socket, characterized in that: include: The socket housing is provided with a switch slot capable of accommodating the plug-in block, and the switch slot is provided with two power connection components connecting the live wire and the neutral wire of the power supply; The plug block is hinged to the switch slot and can be stored in the switch slot or extended outward perpendicular to the switch slot. The plug block is provided with a plug assembly connected to the power connection assembly for powering on. The plug block is also provided with two electrical sockets for plugs to be inserted, and both electrical sockets are electrically connected to the plug assembly; when the plug block is in a state of being stored in the switch slot, the plug assembly and the power connection assembly are in an off-circuit state; when the plug block is in a state of extending outward perpendicular to the switch slot, the plug assembly and the power connection assembly are in an energized state.

2. A free-switch socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug-in assembly includes a movable block and two first conducting pieces. The movable block is fixed on the plug-in block. The two first conducting pieces are fixed on the movable block. The two first conducting pieces are electrically connected to the two electrical sockets respectively. The power connection assembly includes a fixed block and a second conducting piece. The fixed block is fixed in the switch slot. The fixed block is provided with a conducting slot. The second conducting piece is arranged in the conducting slot. The two second conducting pieces are respectively connected to the live wire and the neutral wire of the power supply; when the plug-in block is in a state of being stored in the switch slot, the two first conducting pieces are away from the conducting slot and do not contact the second conducting pieces; when the plug-in block is in a state of extending outward perpendicular to the switch slot, the two first conducting pieces are respectively inserted into the two conducting slots, and the two first conducting pieces are respectively in contact with the two second conducting pieces.

3. The free-switch socket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the second guiding pieces in the guiding groove is two, and the two second guiding pieces are symmetrically distributed in the guiding groove.

4. The free-switch socket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second guide piece is a sheet-like structure with a raised middle portion, and the raised sides of two second guide pieces symmetrically distributed in the guide groove are arranged opposite to each other.

5. The free-switch socket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first conductive contact piece is a planar sheet structure.

6. The free-switch socket according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a limit mechanism, which includes two limit seats, which are respectively arranged on the two side walls of the switch slot. A limit cavity for the movable block to rotate is formed between the limit seat and the slot wall of the switch slot, and the limit cavity is used to limit the rotation angle of the movable block to 0°~90°.

7. The free-switch socket according to claim 6, characterized in that: A limiting groove is provided on the inner side of the limiting seat, and a limiting protrusion corresponding to the limiting groove is provided on the movable block, and the limiting protrusion is movably matched with the limiting groove.

8. The free-switch socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plug wire accommodating slot is provided on one side of the switch slot.

9. The free-switch socket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The socket housing is connected with a rear cover, which can be opened and closed relative to the socket housing, and the fixing block is fixed on the rear cover.