Lifting socket

The design of the detachable interface unit and jack panel solves the problem of high production cost of the lifting socket, realizes the demand for personalized customization of the jack type and position, and improves the aesthetics and dustproof effect of the socket.

CN223334062UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12GUANGDONG BEIQIAO ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422625535.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-30
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-30

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Technical Problem

During the production process of existing lifting sockets, the socket panel mold needs to be redesigned according to the standard socket types in different regions, resulting in high production costs and the inability to personalize the socket type and position.

Method used

The detachable interface unit and jack panel design is adopted, and the detachable connection of the jack panel is achieved through the cooperation of the first and second connecting parts, allowing the jack type and position to be adjusted according to customer needs without redesigning the mold.

Benefits of technology

The production cost of the lifting socket is reduced, and the socket type and position of the socket panel can be customized individually, thereby improving the aesthetics and dustproof effect of the socket.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a lifting socket, which belongs to the technical field of power sockets and is characterized in that a plurality of corresponding interface units are selected according to the requirements of customers, then the positions of different interface units are adjusted according to the requirements of the customers, and the plurality of interface units are sequentially arranged in a mounting groove of an inner shell along the vertical direction. The jack panel of the inner shell is formed by the plurality of interface units, a die of the jack panel does not need to be redesigned and manufactured, the production cost of the lifting socket is reduced, and the jack type and the jack position of the jack panel can be customized according to customer requirements.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The lifting socket is installed in the assembly hole reserved on the desktop or table. The socket is hidden and exposed through a lifting mechanism. The lifting socket is provided with various types of sockets to facilitate the adaptation of plugs for different types of electrical equipment. Since the types of standard sockets used in different regions are different, during the production process of the lifting socket, it is necessary to design corresponding socket panels according to the sales area of ​​the lifting socket so that the sockets of the lifting socket can match the standard plugs of the corresponding region. However, since the form of the socket panel is relatively fixed, if the customer requires the same lifting socket to be equipped with different types of sockets, or the customer requires a change in the arrangement of the sockets, the manufacturer needs to redesign the mold of the socket panel to produce a product that meets the customer's requirements. The cost of redesigning and making the mold is relatively high. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a liftable socket that eliminates the need to redesign and manufacture the mold for the socket panel, reducing the production cost of the liftable socket and allowing the socket type and position of the socket panel to be customized according to customer needs.

[0004] The lifting socket according to the embodiment of the utility model includes:

[0005] The housing is provided with a mounting hole extending vertically through the housing;

[0006] An inner shell is slidably disposed in the mounting hole, and a side wall of the inner shell is provided with a mounting groove, and the mounting groove is arranged in the up-down direction;

[0007] A plurality of interface units are detachably arranged in the installation slots, and the plurality of interface units are arranged in sequence along the up and down directions.

[0008] The lifting socket according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: multiple corresponding interface units are selected according to customer requirements, and then the positions of different interface units are adjusted according to customer needs, and multiple interface units are arranged in the installation grooves of the inner shell in sequence along the up and down directions, so that multiple interface units form the jack panel of the inner shell, and there is no need to redesign and make the mold of the jack panel, which reduces the production cost of the lifting socket, and the jack type and jack position of the jack panel can be customized according to customer needs.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, each interface unit is provided with a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion on the upper and lower sides respectively, and the first connecting portion cooperates with the second connecting portion to enable every two upper and lower adjacent interface units to be detachably connected.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, with the position of the mounting slot relative to the inner shell as the relative front direction, a jack panel is provided on the front side of each interface unit, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are connected to the rear side of the jack panel.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first connecting portion includes a connecting block, the connecting block extends above the jack panel, a connecting hole is provided on the front side of the connecting block, and the second connecting portion includes a connecting column, the connecting column is arranged along the front-to-back direction;

[0012] When the first connecting portion is engaged with the second connecting portion, the connecting post is inserted into the connecting hole.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the distance from the axis of the connecting hole to the upper edge of the jack panel is equal to the distance from the axis of the connecting column to the lower edge of the jack panel.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, every two vertically adjacent jack panels are fitted together, and a plurality of jack panels enclose the installation slot.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the installation groove passes through the inner shell in the up-down direction, the side wall of the installation groove is provided with a guide groove, the guide groove passes through the inner shell upward and / or downward, and each interface unit is provided with a guide block, and the guide block cooperates with the guide groove to enable the interface unit to slide in the up-down direction.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the lifting socket further includes:

[0017] an upper cover detachably disposed on the upper end of the inner shell;

[0018] The lower cover is detachably arranged at the lower end of the inner shell, and the plurality of interface units are confined between the upper cover and the lower cover.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the lifting socket further includes:

[0020] The decoration unit is detachably arranged in the installation groove, and the plurality of interface units and the decoration units are sequentially arranged in the installation groove along the up-down direction.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a limit block is provided on the inner wall of the mounting hole, and the limit block limits the upward movement of the inner shell. When the inner shell is against the limit block, at least a portion of the decorative unit is located in the mounting hole. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a lifting socket according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded schematic diagram of a lifting socket according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the lifting socket of one embodiment of the utility model from another angle;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the first interface unit in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a second interface unit in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of a decoration unit in one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure markings: outer shell 100, mounting hole 110, inner shell 200, mounting groove 210, guide groove 211, interface unit 300, first connecting part 310, connecting block 311, connecting hole 312, second connecting part 320, connecting column 321, jack panel 330, guide block 340, upper cover 400, lower cover 500, decorative unit 600, third connecting part 610, third connecting block 611, third connecting hole 612, fourth connecting part 620, fourth connecting column 621, decorative panel 630, second guide block 640. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0030] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms front, rear, up, down, axial, circumferential, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, "above," "below," and "within" are understood to be exclusive of the number indicated, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to be inclusive of the number indicated. The use of "first" and "second" is solely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and is not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number or order of the technical features indicated.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that terms such as setting, installing, and connecting should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0033] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments.

[0034] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the lifting socket of the present invention is made into the following embodiments.

[0035] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the lifting socket includes an outer shell 100 , an inner shell 200 and a plurality of interface units 300 .

[0036] The outer shell 100 is provided with a mounting hole 110 , which penetrates in the up-down direction, and the inner shell 200 is slidably disposed in the mounting hole 110 .

[0037] A mounting groove 210 is provided on the front side of the inner shell 200 . The mounting groove 210 extends in the up-down direction. A plurality of interface units 300 are detachably mounted in the mounting groove 210 . The plurality of interface units 300 are arranged in sequence from top to bottom.

[0038] According to customer requirements, corresponding multiple interface units 300 are selected, and then the positions of different interface units 300 are adjusted according to customer needs. The multiple interface units 300 are arranged in the installation grooves 210 of the inner shell 200 in sequence along the up and down directions, so that the multiple interface units 300 form the jack panel of the inner shell 200. There is no need to redesign and make the mold of the jack panel, which reduces the production cost of the lifting socket, and the jack type and jack position of the jack panel can be customized according to customer needs.

[0039] There are various ways to removably mount each interface unit 300 in the mounting slot 210. For example, the left and right walls of the interface unit 300 may each be provided with snaps, and the left and right walls of the mounting slot 210 may each be provided with snaps. The snaps and snaps cooperate to allow the interface unit 300 to be removably mounted in the mounting slot 210. Alternatively, the side walls of the mounting slot 210 may be provided with threaded holes extending forward and backward, and the interface unit 300 may be provided with through holes extending forward and backward. The interface unit 300 may be placed in the mounting slot 210, with the through holes corresponding to the screw holes. A fastener may then be threaded through the through holes into the threaded holes, allowing the interface unit 300 to be removably mounted in the mounting slot 210.

[0040] In some embodiments, reference Figures 2 to 5 As shown, a first connection portion 310 is provided on the upper side of the interface unit 300, and a second connection portion 320 is provided on the lower side of the interface unit 300. Taking two vertically adjacent interface units 300 as an example, the interface unit located on the upper side is an upper interface unit, and the upper interface unit is provided with an upper first connection portion and an upper second connection portion, and the interface unit located on the lower side is a lower interface unit, and the lower interface unit is provided with a lower first connection portion and a lower second connection portion. The upper second connection portion of the upper interface unit and the lower first connection portion of the lower interface unit are detachably matched, so that every two vertically adjacent interface units are connected.

[0041] During assembly, the first connecting portion 310 and the second connecting portion 320 cooperate to achieve detachable cooperation between two upper and lower adjacent interface units 300, thereby connecting multiple interface units 300 together, making the overall structure of the lifting socket more compact.

[0042] The first connection portion 310 and the second connection portion 320 can be provided in various forms. For example, the first connection portion 310 can be provided with a buckle, and the second connection portion 320 can be provided with a snap-on position. The buckle and the snap-on position cooperate to achieve detachable engagement between the first connection portion 310 and the second connection portion 320. Alternatively, the first connection portion 310 can be provided with a screw extending vertically, and the second connection portion 320 can be provided with a screw hole extending vertically therethrough. The screws can be screwed into the screw holes by rotating two adjacent jack panels 330, and then the multiple interface units 300 can be installed in the mounting slots 210.

[0043] In some embodiments, reference Figures 2 to 5 As shown, a jack panel 330 is provided on the front side of each interface unit 300, and the jack panel 330 is provided with a jack. The type of the jack can be designed according to customer needs, such as Chinese standard jacks, European standard jacks, American standard jacks, British standard jacks, etc. The first connecting part 310 is connected to the rear side of the upper end of the jack panel 330, and the second connecting part 320 is connected to the rear side of the lower end of the jack panel 330.

[0044] The first connection portion 310 and the second connection portion 320 are hidden at the rear side of the jack panel 330 so that the jack panels 330 of multiple interface units 300 can be connected into one surface, thereby improving the aesthetic effect of the lifting socket.

[0045] In some embodiments, reference Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the first connecting part 310 is provided with an upwardly extending connecting block 311, which extends upward to above the jack panel 330, and the connecting block 311 is provided with a connecting hole 312. The second connecting part 320 is provided with a connecting column 321, which extends backward, and the connecting column 321 is inserted into the connecting hole 312 to realize the cooperation between the first connecting part 310 and the second connecting part 320.

[0046] After the two interface units 300 are staggered front and back, the connecting column 321 of the interface unit 300 on the upper side is aligned with the connecting hole 312 of the interface unit 300 on the lower side. After the connecting column 321 is inserted into the connecting hole 312, the two upper and lower adjacent interface units 300 are connected, and then multiple assembled interface units 300 are installed in the installation groove 210, making the assembly between multiple interface units 300 more convenient.

[0047] In some embodiments, reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the distance from the axis of the connecting post 321 to the lower edge of the jack panel 330 is equal to the distance from the axis of the connecting hole 312 to the upper edge of the jack panel 330 .

[0048] When two upper and lower adjacent interface units 300 are combined, the lower edge of the upper jack panel 330 fits with the upper edge of the lower jack panel 330, avoiding a gap between the two upper and lower adjacent jack panels 330 and improving the aesthetic effect of the lifting socket.

[0049] In some embodiments, every two vertically adjacent jack panels 330 are fitted together, and a plurality of vertically adjacent jack panels 330 enclose the mounting slot 210 .

[0050] The mounting slot 210 is sealed by using a plurality of jack panels 330 to prevent dust from entering the mounting slot 210 through gaps between the plurality of jack panels 330 , thereby preventing the dust from affecting the conductive performance of the internal conductive structure.

[0051] In some embodiments, reference Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the mounting groove 210 passes through the inner shell 200 up and down, and the left side wall and / or right side wall of the mounting groove 210 are provided with a guide groove 211 extending up and down, and the bottom end and / or top end of the guide groove 211 are passed through, and the left side wall and / or right side wall of each interface unit 300 are provided with a guide block 340, and the guide block 340 is slidably set in the guide groove 211 to facilitate the interface unit 300 to slide up and down.

[0052] When the interface unit 300 is installed in the installation groove 210 , the guide block 340 of the interface unit 300 is inserted from the bottom end or the top end of the guide groove 211 to facilitate rapid assembly of the interface unit 300 and the inner shell 200 .

[0053] In some embodiments, reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the lifting socket is also provided with an upper cover 400 and a lower cover 500, the guide groove 211 passes through the inner shell 200 from top to bottom, the upper cover 400 is installed at the upper end of the inner shell 200, the upper cover 400 closes the upper end of the guide groove 211 and the upper end of the installation groove 210, the lower cover 500 is installed at the lower end of the inner shell 200, the lower cover 500 closes the lower end of the guide groove 211 and the lower end of the installation groove 210, thereby allowing the upper cover 400 and the lower cover 500 to limit the up and down sliding stroke of multiple interface units 300.

[0054] The plurality of interface units 300 can be installed into the installation groove 210 from the upper end or the lower end of the inner shell 200 , making the assembly of the plurality of interface units 300 more convenient.

[0055] In some embodiments, the lift socket is further provided with a decorative unit 600, which is also removably mounted in the mounting slot 210. One or more decorative units 600 can be combined with multiple interface units 300 in any desired manner, allowing multiple interface units 300 and decorative units 600 to be arranged sequentially in a vertical direction. In this embodiment, the decorative unit 600 is used to fill and seal the mounting slot 210. Of course, the front sidewall of the decorative unit 600 can be provided with a pattern or image to enhance the decorative effect.

[0056] The decoration unit 600 and multiple interface units 300 are combined and arranged to meet the different needs of customers.

[0057] In this embodiment, referring to Figure 6 As shown, the decoration unit 600 includes a third connection portion 610 , a fourth connection portion 620 , a decoration panel 630 , and a second guide block 640 .

[0058] The third connection portion 610 is disposed on the upper side of the decorative panel 630, and the fourth connection portion 620 is disposed on the lower side of the decorative panel 630. Both the third connection portion 610 and the fourth connection portion 620 are disposed on the rear side of the decorative panel 630. The third connection portion 610 has the same form as the first connection portion 310, and the fourth connection portion 620 has the same form as the second connection portion 320.

[0059] The third connecting portion 610 is provided with an upwardly extending third connecting block 611, which extends above the decorative panel 630. The third connecting block 611 is provided with a third connecting hole 612 extending from front to back. The fourth connecting portion 620 is provided with a rearwardly extending fourth connecting post 621. The distance between the axis of the third connecting hole 612 and the upper edge of the decorative panel 630 is equal to the distance between the axis of the fourth connecting post 621 and the lower edge of the decorative panel 630.

[0060] Of course, the third connection portion 610 of the decoration unit 600 can be matched with the second connection portion 320 of the interface unit 300 , and the fourth connection portion 620 of the decoration unit 600 can be matched with the first connection portion 310 of the interface unit 300 .

[0061] Second guide blocks 640 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the decorative panel 630 . The second guide blocks 640 cooperate with the guide grooves 211 of the installation grooves 210 to enable the decorative panel 630 to slide up and down in the installation grooves 210 .

[0062] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 As shown, a limit block is provided on the inner wall of the mounting hole 110 , and the limit block limits the upward movement of the inner shell 200 to prevent the inner shell 200 from detaching from the top of the mounting hole 110 .

[0063] In this embodiment, the limit block is located at the front side of the inner shell 200, and the lower cover 500 protrudes toward the front of the inner shell 200. The bottom of the limit block abuts against the top of the lower cover 500 to limit the freedom of the inner shell 200 to move upward.

[0064] The decoration unit 600 is disposed at the bottom of the mounting groove 210 , that is, the plurality of interface units 300 are located above the decoration unit 600 .

[0065] When the limit block abuts against the inner shell 200, since the position of the decorative unit 600 is blocked by the outer shell 100, at least a portion of the decorative unit 600 is located in the mounting hole 110, thereby preventing the socket of the interface unit 300 located at the bottom from being blocked by the outer shell 100.

[0066] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes can be made within the knowledge of ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lifting socket, characterized in that: include: The housing is provided with a mounting hole extending vertically through the housing; An inner shell is slidably disposed in the mounting hole, and a side wall of the inner shell is provided with a mounting groove, and the mounting groove is arranged in the up-down direction; A plurality of interface units are detachably arranged in the installation slots, and the plurality of interface units are arranged in sequence along the up and down directions.

2. The lifting socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first connecting portion and a second connecting portion are respectively provided on the upper and lower sides of each interface unit. The first connecting portion cooperates with the second connecting portion to enable every two upper and lower adjacent interface units to be detachably connected.

3. The lifting socket according to claim 2, characterized in that: With the position of the mounting slot relative to the inner shell as the relative front direction, a jack panel is provided on the front side of each interface unit, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are connected to the rear side of the jack panel.

4. The lifting socket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first connecting portion includes a connecting block, the connecting block extends above the jack panel, and a connecting hole is provided on the front side of the connecting block. The second connecting portion includes a connecting column, and the connecting column is arranged along the front-to-back direction. When the first connecting portion is engaged with the second connecting portion, the connecting post is inserted into the connecting hole.

5. The lifting socket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The distance from the axis of the connecting hole to the upper edge of the jack panel is equal to the distance from the axis of the connecting column to the lower edge of the jack panel.

6. The lifting socket according to claim 3, characterized in that: Every two upper and lower adjacent jack panels are fitted together, and a plurality of jack panels enclose the installation slot.

7. The lifting socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation groove passes through the inner shell in the up-down direction, and the side wall of the installation groove is provided with a guide groove, which passes through the inner shell upward and / or downward. Each interface unit is provided with a guide block, and the guide block cooperates with the guide groove to enable the interface unit to slide in the up-down direction.

8. The lifting socket according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lifting socket also includes: an upper cover detachably disposed on the upper end of the inner shell; The lower cover is detachably arranged at the lower end of the inner shell, and the plurality of interface units are confined between the upper cover and the lower cover.

9. The lifting socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting socket also includes: The decoration unit is detachably arranged in the installation groove, and the plurality of interface units and the decoration units are sequentially arranged in the installation groove along the up-down direction.

10. The lifting socket according to claim 9, characterized in that: A limit block is provided on the inner wall of the mounting hole, and the limit block limits the upward movement of the inner shell. When the inner shell abuts against the limit block, at least a portion of the decoration unit is located in the mounting hole.