Socket

Abstract

The socket comprises a shell assembly, a socket module, an indicator light assembly and a sealing piece, the shell assembly comprises a metal shell and a metal panel, the metal panel covers the metal shell and is connected with the metal shell, and a containing cavity is defined between the metal panel and the metal shell; the socket module is partially arranged in the containing cavity and connected with the metal panel, the socket module comprises a jack panel, and the jack panel penetrates through the metal panel and protrudes outwards so that an external power plug can be inserted into the jack panel; the indicator light assembly is mounted on the metal panel and electrically connected with the socket module, and the indicator light assembly can perform light emitting operation according to the working state of the socket module; the sealing piece is detachably connected to the metal shell, an external power line can penetrate through the sealing piece, and the power line and the sealing piece are assembled and sealed. In this way, the waterproof sealing performance of the metal shell can be improved, the socket can be suitable for the outdoor working condition environment, and the experience feeling when a user uses the socket is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field related to plugs and sockets, and particularly relates to a socket. Background Art

[0002] A socket, also known as a power socket or switch socket, refers to a seat into which one or more circuit wiring can be inserted, through which various wiring can be inserted.

[0003] At present, existing sockets with metal shells are usually not equipped with indicator lights, which cannot intuitively reflect the working status of the socket; moreover, the socket usually has a ring groove on the metal shell. When the external power cord needs to be electrically connected to the socket module on the socket, it is necessary to first use a knocking tool to knock the part of the metal shell located inside the ring groove before threading the wire. This is not only cumbersome to operate, but also there is a large gap between the power cord and the metal shell after threading, which will reduce the overall sealing of the socket and cannot be used outdoors. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a socket for solving the above technical problems.

[0005] A socket, comprising:

[0006] Sockets include:

[0007] The housing assembly includes a metal shell and a metal panel, wherein the metal panel covers the metal shell and is connected to the metal shell, and an accommodating cavity is formed between the metal panel and the metal shell;

[0008] a socket module, partially disposed in the accommodating cavity and connected to the metal panel, the socket module including a socket plate, the socket plate passing through the metal panel and protruding outward for insertion of an external power plug;

[0009] an indicator light assembly mounted on the metal panel and electrically connected to the socket module, and the indicator light assembly can illuminate according to the working status of the socket module;

[0010] The sealing sheet is detachably connected to the metal shell, and can be passed through by an external power cord, so that the power cord and the sealing sheet are assembled and sealed.

[0011] It can be understood that a metal panel is used to support the socket module to avoid opening holes in the metal shell. At the same time, a sealing sheet is used to assemble and seal the inserted power cord, which can improve the waterproof sealing of the metal shell and make the socket suitable for outdoor working conditions. In addition, when the socket is working, the indicator light assembly can be used to reflect the working status of the socket module, which can facilitate the user to obtain the working status of the socket and improve the user experience.

[0012] In one embodiment, when the socket module is powered on and / or grounded, the indicator light assembly can illuminate.

[0013] It can be understood that, through the above-mentioned structural arrangement, the power-on state and the grounding state of the socket module can be reflected by the lighting operation of the indicator light assembly, so as to facilitate the user's use of the socket.

[0014] In one embodiment, the number of the sealing sheets is configured as multiple sheets, and each of the sealing sheets is respectively provided with a through hole, and the through hole is for the power line to pass through;

[0015] The apertures of the through holes on the plurality of sealing sheets are different, and the plurality of sealing sheets can be selectively assembled onto the metal housing.

[0016] It is understandable that, through the above-mentioned structural arrangement, the user can select a sealing sheet that matches the outer diameter of the power cord to assemble on the metal housing, thereby ensuring the waterproof sealing performance of the metal housing when threading the wires.

[0017] In one embodiment, the socket further includes a first connecting member, which passes through the sealing sheet and is screwed to the metal shell to fix the sealing sheet to the metal shell.

[0018] It can be understood that the above-mentioned structural arrangement can facilitate the user to disassemble and assemble the sealing sheet on the metal housing.

[0019] In one embodiment, the metal housing includes a bottom plate and a peripheral wall, wherein the peripheral wall is provided on a peripheral side of the bottom plate and connected to the metal panel;

[0020] Wherein, the sealing sheet is detachably connected to the bottom plate and / or the peripheral wall.

[0021] It can be understood that, through the above-mentioned structural arrangement, the external power cord can be inserted into the metal housing from different directions, which facilitates the installation of the socket on site and prevents the power cord from being excessively bent and deformed.

[0022] In one embodiment, the socket further includes a grounding component and a connecting wire, wherein the grounding component is disposed in the accommodating cavity and connected to the metal shell;

[0023] One end of the connecting wire is connected to a first grounding plate, and the connecting wire can be electrically connected to the grounding component through the first grounding plate; the other end of the connecting wire is connected to a second grounding plate, and the connecting wire can be electrically connected to the socket module through the second grounding plate.

[0024] It can be understood that, through the above-mentioned structural setting, the grounding connection between the socket module and the power cord is specifically realized.

[0025] In one embodiment, the grounding assembly includes a terminal and two connecting screws, and the terminal is fixedly connected to the metal housing;

[0026] The two connecting screws are respectively connected to the terminal posts in a threaded manner, and are used to fix the first grounding plate and the ground wire in the power cord to the terminal posts.

[0027] It can be understood that the above-mentioned structural arrangement can facilitate the grounding connection between the socket module and the power cord.

[0028] In one embodiment, the housing assembly further includes a cover plate, which is rotatably mounted on the metal shell and is used to cover the power plug inserted into the socket plate.

[0029] It can be understood that, through the above-mentioned structural setting, the cover plate can cover the connection of the power plug on the socket plate and play a role in waterproof sealing, which can further improve the waterproof sealing of the socket when in use.

[0030] In one embodiment, the number of the socket modules is configured to be one or more.

[0031] In one embodiment, the socket further includes a knife switch, which is mounted on the metal panel and electrically connected to the socket module for controlling power on / off of the socket module.

[0032] It can be understood that, through the above-mentioned structural setting, the user can control the power on / off of the socket by toggling the switch button to meet the user's different usage needs.

[0033] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0034] The socket for which protection is sought in this application uses a metal panel to support the socket module, avoiding opening holes in the metal shell. At the same time, a sealing sheet is used to assemble and seal the inserted power cord, which can improve the waterproof sealing of the metal shell and make the socket suitable for outdoor working conditions. In addition, when the socket is working, the indicator light assembly can be used to illuminate to reflect the working status of the socket module, which can facilitate users to obtain the working status of the socket and improve the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the conventional technology, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the conventional technology descriptions. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the socket provided in this application.

[0037] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the socket provided in this application.

[0038] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the socket provided in this application, wherein the socket has a socket module.

[0039] Figure 4 This is a partial exploded view of the socket provided in this application.

[0040] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the socket provided in this application, wherein the socket has two socket modules.

[0041] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the socket provided in this application, wherein the socket has a socket module and a knife switch.

[0042] Figure markings: 100, socket; 10, shell assembly; 101, accommodating cavity; 11, metal shell; 1101, shell body; 1102, cover; 111, bottom plate; 112, peripheral wall; 1121, connecting folding plate; 12, metal panel; 13, cover plate; 20, socket module; 21, jack plate; 22, connecting plate; 30, indicator light assembly; 40, sealing plate; 401, first connecting member; 41, through hole; 50, grounding assembly; 501, second connecting member; 51, terminal; 52, connecting screw; 60, connecting wire; 61, first grounding plate; 62, second grounding plate; 210, knife switch; 201, bolt; 202, machine screw. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0044] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being “provided on” another element, it may be directly provided on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be “provided on” another element, it may be directly provided on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be “fixed to” another element, it may be directly fixed to the other element or there may be an intermediate element.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used in this specification 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.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the socket provided in the present application includes a shell assembly 10, a socket module 20, an indicator light assembly 30 and a sealing piece 40. The shell assembly 10 includes a metal shell 11 and a metal panel 12. The metal panel 12 covers the metal shell 11 and is connected to the metal shell 11, and a accommodating cavity 101 is formed between the metal panel 12 and the metal shell 11; the socket module 20 is partially arranged in the accommodating cavity 101 and is connected to the metal panel 12. The socket module 20 includes a jack plate 21, which passes through the metal panel 12 and protrudes outward for an external power plug (not shown) to be inserted; the indicator light assembly 30 is installed on the metal panel 12 and is electrically connected to the socket module 20, and the indicator light assembly 30 can perform lighting operations according to the working status of the socket module 20; the sealing piece 40 is detachably connected to the metal shell 11, for an external power cord to pass through, and the power cord and the sealing piece 40 are assembled and sealed. Here, the external power cord is used to supply power to the socket module 20 on the socket 100, so that when the external power plug is plugged into the socket module 20, the socket module 20 can supply power to the electrical device connected to the power plug.

[0047] As can be seen from the above, the socket 100 uses a metal panel 12 to support the socket module 20, which avoids the need to drill holes in the metal shell 11 in order to assemble the socket module 20. At the same time, a sealing sheet 40 is used to assemble and seal the inserted power cord, which can improve the waterproof sealing of the metal shell 11, so that the socket 100 can be suitable for outdoor working conditions. In addition, when the socket 100 is working, the indicator light assembly 30 can be used to illuminate to reflect the working status of the socket module 20, which can facilitate the user to obtain the working status of the socket 100, thereby improving the user's usage experience.

[0048] like Figure 2 As shown, the metal housing 11 includes a bottom plate 111 and a peripheral wall 112. The peripheral wall 112 is disposed around the bottom plate 111 and connected to the metal panel 12. Here, both side edges of the peripheral wall 112 in the length direction of the metal housing 11 are bent inward to form connecting folded plates 1121. The metal panel 12 is abutted against the two connecting folded plates 1121 and can be fixed with bolts 201 to achieve assembly and connection of the metal panel 12 to the peripheral wall 112. This facilitates assembly and connection of the metal panel 12 to the connecting folded plates 1121 of the peripheral wall 112. It should be noted that the metal shell 11 of the present application includes a shell body 1101 and a cover 1102. The cover 1102 covers the top of the shell body 1101 and is welded to the shell body 1101 to provide annular protection for the shell body 1101, thereby improving the overall waterproof sealing of the metal shell 11; wherein the bottom plate 111 and the peripheral wall 112 are both arranged on the shell body 1101.

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, the housing assembly 10 also includes a cover plate 13, which is rotatably mounted on the metal housing 11 and is used to cover the power plug inserted into the jack plate 21. Specifically, the cover plate 13 covers the power plug when inserted into the jack plate 21 and provides a waterproof seal, thereby further improving the waterproof seal of the socket 100 during use. Here, the widthwise edges of the peripheral wall 112 of the metal housing 11 extend outward relative to the metal panel 12, and the cover plate 13 is rotatably connected to the portion of the peripheral wall 112 that extends beyond the metal panel 12. The cover plate 13 is also configured as a metal sheet. It should be noted that when the cover plate 13 covers the power plug inserted into the jack plate 21, it does not completely cover the longitudinal length of the peripheral wall 112 of the metal housing 11. This allows the extension cord of the power plug to extend and also allows the indicator light assembly 30 to illuminate during operation and be visible to the user.

[0050] like Figure 2 、 Figure 4As shown, the socket module 20 also includes a connecting plate 22, which is arranged on the outside of the jack plate 21, and the connecting plate 22 is attached to the metal panel 12 and can be fixed with machine screws 202, so as to facilitate the assembly and connection of the socket module 20 on the metal panel 12.

[0051] like Figure 3 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the number of the socket modules 20 is configured to be one or more. When the number of the socket modules 20 is more than one, the socket modules 20 can be arranged in sequence along the width direction of the metal panel 12 at intervals, and specifically, the socket modules 20 can be configured to be two.

[0052] like Figure 6 As shown, the socket 100 also includes a knife switch 210, which is mounted on the metal panel 12 and electrically connected to the socket module 20, for controlling the power on / off of the socket module 20. This allows the user to manually control the power on / off of the socket module 20 by toggling the knife switch 210 during use of the socket 100, thereby meeting the user's various usage needs. It should be noted that the specific structure of the knife switch 210 and the operating principle of controlling the power on / off of the socket module 20 during operation can all be implemented using conventional methods and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0053] In the present application, when the socket module 20 is powered on and / or grounded, the indicator light assembly 30 can emit light. That is to say, the power-on state and the grounding state of the socket module 20 on the socket 100 can be reflected by the light-emitting operation of the indicator light assembly 30, so as to facilitate the user's use of the socket 100. Here, the indicator light assembly 30 can reflect the power-on state and the grounding state of the socket module 20 by emitting light of different colors or producing light of different states (for example, long-term light emission or intermittent light emission), which will not be elaborated here. It should be noted that the working principle of how the indicator light assembly 30 emits light according to the power-on state and / or grounding state of the socket module 20 can adopt the existing conventional method, which will not be elaborated here.

[0054] like Figure 4As shown, the number of sealing sheets 40 is configured as multiple pieces, and each sealing sheet 40 is respectively provided with a through hole 41, through which the power cord can pass; wherein, the apertures of the through holes 41 on the multiple sealing sheets 40 are different, and the multiple sealing sheets 40 can be selectively assembled on the metal housing 11. In other words, the user can select a sealing sheet 40 that matches the outer diameter of the power cord according to needs and assemble it on the metal housing 11, so as to ensure the waterproof sealing of the metal housing 11 when threading the wires. Here, the sealing sheet 40 is configured as an iron sheet. It should be noted that when the number of sealing sheets 40 is multiple pieces, the excess sealing sheets 40 can be sold together with the socket 100. When the user needs to install the socket 100 on site, the user can select a suitable sealing sheet 40 according to the outer diameter requirement of the power cord to be threaded.

[0055] As preferably, Figure 1 、 Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the socket 100 further includes a first connector 401. The first connector 401 passes through the sealing sheet 40 and is threadedly connected to the metal housing 11, thereby securing the sealing sheet 40 to the metal housing 11. This threaded engagement between the first connector 401 and the metal housing 11 facilitates user installation and removal of the sealing sheet 40 from the metal housing 11. Here, the sealing sheet 40 is assembled and connected to the metal housing 11 via two first connectors 401. It should be noted that the first connectors 401 may specifically be bolts, screws, etc.

[0056] like Figure 1 、 Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the metal housing 11 of the present application has a sealing sheet 40 detachably connected to the bottom plate 111 and / or the peripheral wall 112. In other words, the external power cord can be inserted into the metal housing 11 at the location of one of the sealing sheets 40, and the external power cord can be inserted into the metal housing 11 from different directions. This facilitates the on-site installation of the socket 100 and prevents the power cord from excessive bending and deformation. It should be noted that when the sealing sheet 40 is not threaded with a power cord, the corresponding sealing sheet 40 can be selected to adopt a fully enclosed structure, that is, the assembly of the sealing sheet 40 on the metal housing 11 will not affect the overall sealing of the metal housing 11.

[0057] like Figure 4As shown, the socket 100 further includes a grounding assembly 50 and a connecting wire 60. The grounding assembly 50 is disposed within the accommodating cavity 101 and connected to the metal housing 11. One end of the connecting wire 60 is connected to a first grounding plate 61, and the connecting wire 60 can be electrically connected to the grounding assembly 50 via the first grounding plate 61. The other end of the connecting wire 60 is connected to a second grounding plate 62, and the connecting wire 60 can be electrically connected to the socket module 20 via the second grounding plate 62, so that the socket module 20 can be grounded through the grounding assembly 50. In other words, after the power cord passes through the sealing plate 40 and enters the metal housing 11, the ground wire in the power cord can be connected to the grounding assembly 50, and the live and neutral wires in the power cord can be connected to the socket module 20, thereby achieving grounding of the socket module 20. Here, the first grounding plate 61 and / or the second grounding plate 62 are hook-shaped, circular, or the like.

[0058] As preferably, Figure 4 As shown, the grounding assembly 50 includes a terminal 51 and two connecting screws 52. The terminal 51 is fixedly connected to the metal housing 11. Specifically, the terminal 51 can be fixed to the metal housing 11 using a second connecting member 501 such as a bolt or screw. The two connecting screws 52 are respectively connected to the terminal 51 in a threaded manner and are used to fix the first grounding plate 61 and the ground wire in the power cord to the terminal 51. In other words, one connecting screw 52 can be used to fix the first grounding plate 61 to the terminal 51, and the other connecting screw 52 can be used to fix the ground wire in the power cord to the terminal 51. This facilitates the grounding connection between the socket module 20 and the power cord.

[0059] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0060] Those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are merely intended to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. As long as they are within the spirit of the present invention, appropriate changes and modifications to the above embodiments are within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A socket, characterized in that: The socket (100) comprises: A housing assembly (10) comprises a metal shell (11) and a metal panel (12), wherein the metal panel (12) covers the metal shell (11) and is connected to the metal shell (11), and an accommodating cavity (101) is formed between the metal panel (12) and the metal shell (11); A socket module (20) is partially disposed in the accommodating cavity (101) and connected to the metal panel (12), wherein the socket module (20) includes a socket plate (21), and the socket plate (21) passes through the metal panel (12) and protrudes outward for insertion of an external power plug; an indicator light assembly (30) mounted on the metal panel (12) and electrically connected to the socket module (20), wherein the indicator light assembly (30) is capable of emitting light according to the working state of the socket module (20); The sealing sheet (40) is detachably connected to the metal housing (11) and allows an external power cord to pass through, so that the power cord and the sealing sheet (40) are assembled and sealed.

2. The socket according to claim 1, wherein: When the socket module (20) is powered on and / or grounded, the indicator light assembly can emit light.

3. The socket according to claim 1, wherein: The sealing sheets (40) are configured in a plurality of pieces, each of the sealing sheets (40) is provided with a through hole (41), and the through hole (41) is capable of allowing the power line to pass through; The apertures of the through holes (41) on the plurality of sealing sheets (40) are different, and any one of the plurality of sealing sheets (40) can be selectively assembled onto the metal housing (11).

4. The socket according to claim 1, wherein: The socket (100) further comprises a first connecting member (401), which passes through the sealing sheet (40) and is screwed to the metal shell (11), and is used to fix the sealing sheet (40) to the metal shell (11).

5. The socket according to claim 1, wherein: The metal shell (11) comprises a bottom plate (111) and a peripheral wall (112), wherein the peripheral wall (112) is arranged on the peripheral side of the bottom plate (111) and connected to the metal panel (12); Wherein, the sealing sheet (40) is detachably connected to the bottom plate (111) and / or the peripheral wall (112).

6. The socket according to claim 1, wherein: The socket (100) further comprises a grounding component (50) and a connecting wire (60); the grounding component (50) is disposed in the accommodating cavity (101) and connected to the metal shell (11); One end of the connecting wire (60) is connected to a first grounding plate (61), and the connecting wire (60) can be electrically connected to the grounding assembly (50) through the first grounding plate (61); the other end of the connecting wire (60) is connected to a second grounding plate (62), and the connecting wire (60) can be electrically connected to the socket module (20) through the second grounding plate (62).

7. The socket according to claim 6, characterized in that The grounding assembly (50) includes a terminal (51) and two connecting screws (52), and the terminal (51) is fixedly connected to the metal housing (11); The two connecting screws (52) are respectively connected to the terminal (51) in a threaded manner, and are used to fix the first grounding plate (61) and the ground wire in the power line to the terminal (51).

8. The socket according to claim 1, wherein: The housing assembly (10) further comprises a cover plate (13), which is rotatably mounted on the metal shell (11) and is used to cover the power plug inserted into the socket plate (21).

9. The socket according to claim 1, wherein: The number of the socket modules (20) is configured to be one or more.

10. The socket according to claim 1, wherein The socket (100) further comprises a knife switch (210), which is mounted on the metal panel (12) and electrically connected to the socket module (20) for controlling power on / off of the socket module (20).

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