European standard pin foldable power adapter

Abstract

The utility model discloses a European standard pin foldable power adapter, which comprises a main body, a plug and a lock catch unit, one end of the main body is provided with a sealing cover, the sealing cover is provided with a rotary boss, one end of the plug is provided with a rotary groove, the plug is rotatably connected with the rotary boss through the rotary groove, a first lock hook is arranged in the rotary groove, and a second lock hook is arranged in the lock catch unit. The lock catch unit is installed on the sealing cover and matched with the first lock hook. According to the European standard pin foldable power adapter, the rotary boss is arranged on the sealing cover, the rotary groove is formed in the plug, and the rotary groove is rotationally connected with the rotary boss through the rotary shaft, so that the plug can be rotationally folded, and the power adapter is convenient to store and carry; meanwhile, a lock catch unit is installed on the sealing cover, a first lock hook is arranged in the rotating groove, and when the plug is rotated to be opened for use, the lock catch unit can lock the plug through the first lock hook, so that the plug is stable and does not loosen and does not swing during use, and the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of power adapters, in particular to a power adapter with foldable European standard plugs. Background Art

[0002] Power adapters have become one of the most common electronic accessories in daily life, used in electronic products such as mobile phones and tablets. As we all know, power plugs are the conversion devices that connect the power supply to the power device and are also one of the most common components of electrical equipment. Traditional power adapters with European standard plugs have the plugs fixed to the plug body, and cannot be rotated or folded. When not in use, their large size makes them extremely inconvenient to pack, transport, and carry. The protruding plugs not only affect the quality of the plugs due to collisions during transportation, but also cause damage to other objects and easily cut items.

[0003] In response to this, various power adapters with rotating and foldable plugs have appeared on the market. However, when the plugs of such rotatable and foldable European-standard plug power adapters are rotated and opened for use, the plugs are not fixed, resulting in the plugs being unstable and prone to swinging when plugged in. This causes the plugs to be not smoothly connected to the external power supply. Therefore, this type of power adapter needs to be upgraded and improved again. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a foldable power adapter with European standard plugs, which is easy to store and is stable and does not loosen when rotated and opened.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention can be implemented by adopting the following technical solutions:

[0006] A foldable power adapter with European standard plugs, comprising:

[0007] A main body, one end of which is provided with a cover, and the cover is provided with a rotating boss;

[0008] a plug, wherein one end of the plug is provided with a rotation groove, the plug is rotatably connected to the rotation boss through the rotation groove, and a first locking hook is provided in the rotation groove;

[0009] A locking unit is installed on the cover and cooperates with the first locking hook. When the plug is rotated 90 degrees to open, the locking unit cooperates with the first locking hook to lock the plug.

[0010] In one embodiment, the locking unit includes a button and a reset spring. A mounting groove is provided on the cover. The button is movably arranged in the mounting groove, and a second lock hook is provided on the button to cooperate with the first lock hook. The reset spring is respectively in contact with the button and the inner wall of the mounting groove.

[0011] In one embodiment, a positioning post is provided on the button, and one end of the return spring is sleeved on the positioning post and abuts against the button.

[0012] In one embodiment, a magnetic component is provided inside the cover, and a magnetic attraction component is provided inside the plug. When the plug is folded 90 degrees, the magnetic attraction component will be magnetically attracted to the magnetic component.

[0013] In one embodiment, the magnetic member is a magnet, and the magnetic attraction member is a magnetically attractable metal member or a magnet.

[0014] In one embodiment, the rotating groove of the plug is rotatably connected to the rotating boss via a rotating shaft.

[0015] In one embodiment, a PCBA is disposed inside the main body.

[0016] In one embodiment, the plug is provided with a wire electrically connected to the PCBA.

[0017] In one embodiment, a European standard pin is provided at one end of the plug away from the rotation groove.

[0018] In one embodiment, an interface is provided at one end of the main body away from the cover. Beneficial effects

[0019] The utility model discloses a foldable power adapter with a European standard plug. A rotating boss is provided on the cover, and a rotating groove is provided on the plug. The rotating groove is rotatably connected to the rotating boss through a rotating shaft, so that the plug can be rotated and folded, thereby making the power adapter convenient to store and carry. At the same time, a locking unit is installed on the cover, and a first locking hook is provided in the rotating groove. When the plug is rotated to be opened for use, the locking unit will lock the plug through the first locking hook, so that the plug is stable and not loose when plugged in, and there will be no swinging problem. The connection between the plug and the external power supply is smoother, and the user's experience is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a diagram of the foldable power adapter with European standard plugs in the utility model in the opened state;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the foldable power adapter with European standard plugs in the utility model in the folded state;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the foldable power adapter with European standard plugs in the open state of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the foldable power adapter with European standard plugs in the utility model in the folded state;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the plug of the European standard foldable power adapter of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the main body of the utility model's foldable power adapter with European standard plugs.

[0026] As shown in the attached figure:

[0027] 100, main body; 110, cover; 111, rotating boss; 112, mounting slot; 113, magnetic member; 120, interface;

[0028] 200, plug; 210, rotation groove; 211, first locking hook; 220, magnetic element;

[0029] 300, locking unit; 310, button; 311, second locking hook; 312, positioning column; 320, return spring;

[0030] 400. Shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar modifications without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0032] 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 considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being "directly on" another element, there is no intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only."

[0033] 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 only to describe 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.

[0034] See also Figures 1 to 6 A foldable power adapter with European standard plugs includes: a main body 100, a cover 110 is provided at one end of the main body 100, and a rotating boss 111 is provided on the cover 110; a plug 200, a rotating groove 210 is provided at one end of the plug 200, the plug 200 is rotatably connected to the rotating boss 111 through the rotating groove 210, and a first locking hook 211 is provided in the rotating groove 210; a locking unit 300, the locking unit 300 is installed on the cover 110 and cooperates with the first locking hook 211. When the plug 200 is rotated 90° to open, the locking unit 300 cooperates with the first locking hook 211 to lock the plug 200.

[0035] Specifically, in this embodiment, a rotating boss 111 is provided on the cover 110, and a rotating groove 210 is provided at one end of the plug 200, and the rotating groove 210 is rotatably connected to the rotating boss 111 through the rotating shaft 400. When the power adapter needs to be used, the plug 200 is rotated 90 degrees, and the plug 200 can be rotated and opened through the rotating shaft 400. After opening, the rotating boss 111 is just snapped into the rotating groove 210, so that the plug 200 can be connected to the external power supply, thereby using the power adapter. When the power adapter is finished using, the plug 200 can be closed again. 0 is rotated 90 degrees in the opposite direction to rotate and fold the plug 200, so that the power adapter is easy to store and carry; at the same time, a locking unit 300 is provided on the cover 110, and a first locking hook 211 that cooperates with the locking unit 300 is provided in the rotating groove 210. When the plug 200 is rotated open, the locking unit 300 will be fastened and fixed with the first locking hook 211, so that the plug 200 is stable and not loose when plugged into an external power source (socket, socket strip, etc.) and there will be no swinging problem, ensuring the smooth connection between the plug and the external power source, thereby improving the user experience.

[0036] In order to ensure the normal and reasonable use of the power adapter, a PCBA (not shown in the figure) is provided in the main body 100, and the plug 200 is provided with a wire 230 electrically connected to the PCBA. The plug 200 is also provided with a European standard pin 240, which is connected to the wire 230, and the power supply can be conducted through the pin 240 and the wire 230. In addition, an interface 120 is also provided at one end of the main body 100. The interface 120 can be a USB interface or a Type-C interface, or a USB interface and a Type-C interface can be provided at the same time. The power adapter can be connected to the corresponding electronic device through the interface 120, so that the power adapter can be used normally; and the European standard pin 240 on the plug 200 can be set according to actual conditions, such as national standard, American standard, British standard, etc., which are not limited here.

[0037] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 In order to ensure that the plug 200 is stable and not loose when it is rotated open, the locking unit 300 in this embodiment includes a button 310 and a return spring 320. A mounting groove 112 is provided on the cover 110. The button 310 is movably arranged in the mounting groove 112, and a second locking hook 311 is provided on the button 310 to cooperate with the first locking hook 211. The return spring 320 abuts against the button 310 and the inner wall of the mounting groove 112 respectively.

[0038] When the plug 200 is rotated 90 degrees to open, the first locking hook 211 in the rotating groove 210 will squeeze the second locking hook 311 on the button 310, so that the button 310 moves to squeeze the return spring 320. When the plug 200 is rotated and opened to the full position, the first locking hook 211 will engage with the second locking hook 311, and then the plug 200 is fixed by the second locking hook 311 on the button 310 and the first locking hook 211 in the rotating groove 210. After being fixed, the plug 200 is stable and not loose, thereby preventing the plug 200 from swinging. When the plug 200 needs to be rotated and folded 90 degrees, the user can push the button 310 to disengage the second locking hook 311 from the first locking hook 211. At this time, the plug 200 can be rotated again to facilitate its folding, thereby facilitating the storage and carrying of the power adapter as a whole.

[0039] In order to assemble the return spring 320, a positioning column 312 is provided on the button 310. One end of the return spring 320 is placed on the positioning column 312 to abut against the button 310, and the other end is abutted against the inner wall of the installation groove 112. The positioning column 312 prevents the return spring 320 from shifting, ensuring the pressing effect of the button 310.

[0040] Finally, see Figure 4 and Figure 5 Similarly, in order to ensure that the plug 200 does not shake or sway when rotated and folded, in this embodiment, a magnetic member 113 is provided inside the cover 110, and a magnetic attraction member 220 is provided inside the plug 200, wherein the magnetic member 113 can be a magnet, and the magnetic attraction member 220 is a magnetically attractable metal member or a magnet.

[0041] When the plug 200 is rotated and folded 90 degrees, the magnetic member 113 in the cover 110 will be magnetically attracted to the magnetic member 220 in the plug 200, and the plug 200 will be fixed by magnetic attraction, thereby preventing the plug 200 from shaking and swaying after rotation and folding, thereby ensuring the folding of the plug 200 and facilitating the storage and carrying of the power adapter. In actual production, according to needs, a magnetic member 113 or a magnetic member 220 can be set in the cover 110 and a corresponding magnetic member 220 or a magnetic member 113 can be set in the plug 200, without specific limitation.

[0042] The above shows and describes the basic principles and main features of the present invention and the advantages of the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can smoothly implement the present invention according to the drawings and the above description. However, any person skilled in the art who, without departing from the scope of the present invention, makes slight changes, modifications and equivalent changes based on the above disclosed technical content shall be an equivalent embodiment of the present invention. At the same time, any equivalent changes, modifications and equivalent changes made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of protection of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A foldable power adapter with European standard plug, characterized in that: include: A main body, one end of which is provided with a cover, and the cover is provided with a rotating boss; a plug, wherein one end of the plug is provided with a rotation groove, the plug is rotatably connected to the rotation boss through the rotation groove, and a first locking hook is provided in the rotation groove; A locking unit is installed on the cover and cooperates with the first locking hook. When the plug is rotated 90 degrees to open, the locking unit cooperates with the first locking hook to lock the plug.

2. The foldable power adapter with European standard plug according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking unit includes a button and a reset spring. A mounting groove is provided on the cover. The button is movably arranged in the mounting groove, and a second lock hook is provided on the button to cooperate with the first lock hook. The reset spring is respectively in contact with the button and the inner wall of the mounting groove.

3. The foldable power adapter with European standard plug according to claim 2, characterized in that: The button is provided with a positioning column, and one end of the return spring is sleeved on the positioning column and abuts against the button.

4. The foldable power adapter with European standard plug according to claim 1, characterized in that: A magnetic part is provided inside the cover, and a magnetic attraction part is provided inside the plug. When the plug is folded 90 degrees, the magnetic attraction part will be magnetically attracted to the magnetic part.

5. The foldable power adapter with European standard plug according to claim 4, characterized in that: The magnetic part is a magnet, and the magnetic attraction part is a magnetically attractable metal part or a magnet.

6. The foldable power adapter with European standard plug according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating groove of the plug is rotatably connected to the rotating boss via a rotating shaft.

7. The foldable power adapter with European standard plug according to claim 1, characterized in that: A PCBA is arranged inside the main body.

8. The foldable power adapter with European standard plug according to claim 7, characterized in that: The plug is provided with a wire electrically connected to the PCBA.

9. The foldable power adapter with European standard plug according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the plug away from the rotating groove is provided with a European standard pin.

10. The foldable power adapter with European standard plug according to claim 1, characterized in that: An interface is provided at one end of the main body away from the cover.

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