British standard folding PIN pin structure

Through the transmission relationship between the rotating part, the eccentric part and the tension spring, the PIN pin can be conveniently folded and unfolded, solving the problem that the existing charger plug is bulky and inconvenient to carry.

CN223378462UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23DONGGUAN AOHAI TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422145765.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-02
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-02

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Technical Problem

Existing charger plugs are generally fixed, bulky, and inconvenient to carry and store.

Method used

Through the transmission relationship between the rotating member, the eccentric member and the tension spring, rotating the first PIN or the second PIN can drive the other PIN to flip, thereby realizing the folding and storage or vertical state of the PIN pin.

Benefits of technology

The PIN pin can be conveniently folded and unfolded, saving space and making it easy to carry and store.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a British standard folding PIN pin structure, and relates to the technical field of British standard pins. The British standard folding PIN structure comprises a shell, a first PIN and a second PIN, one end of the first PIN and one end of the second PIN are hinged to the shell, and a first rotating piece and a second rotating piece are rotationally connected to the shell; the first PIN is rotationally arranged on the shell through the first rotating piece; the second PIN is rotationally arranged on the shell through a second rotating piece; a transmission part is arranged between the first rotating part and the second rotating part; the transmission part comprises a tension spring, a first eccentric part and a second eccentric part; the first eccentric part is connected with the first rotating part; the second eccentric part is connected with the second rotating part; and the tension spring is connected with the first eccentric part and the second eccentric part. According to the utility model, the structure is simple, the reliability is strong, the flexibility is strong, the other PIN can be driven to turn over by rotating the first PIN or the second PIN, and the conversion between folding and erecting of the PIN is realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of British standard plug pins, in particular to a British standard folding PIN plug pin structure. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the global economy, people's quality of life is improving. Local cultures are no longer enough to satisfy them, and many people are seeking to broaden their horizons. Traveling with luggage requires simplicity and portability, but common charger plugs on the market are generally fixed and bulky, making them inconvenient to store and carry. UK-standard folding PINs are space-saving and easy to store in pockets or bags. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, a British standard folding PIN pin structure is provided. Through the transmission relationship between the rotating part, the eccentric part and the tension spring, the other PIN can be flipped by simply rotating the first PIN or the second PIN, thereby realizing the folding and storage or verticalization of the PIN pin.

[0004] The utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] The utility model proposes a British standard folding PIN pin structure, including a shell, a first PIN and a second PIN, one end of the first PIN and the second PIN are respectively hinged to the shell, and the shell is rotatably connected with a first rotating member and a second rotating member; the first PIN is rotatably set on the shell through the first rotating member; the second PIN is rotatably set on the shell through the second rotating member; the transmission member is located between the first rotating member and the second rotating member; the transmission member includes a tension spring, a first eccentric member and a second eccentric member; the first eccentric member is connected to the first rotating member and rotates with the rotation of the first rotating member; the second eccentric member is connected to the second rotating member and rotates with the rotation of the second rotating member; the tension spring connects the first eccentric member and the second eccentric member; rotating the first PIN or the second PIN can drive the first eccentric member or the second eccentric member to rotate, and then drive the other eccentric member to rotate through the tension spring, thereby driving the other PIN to flip.

[0006] Furthermore, the distance between the connection point between the tension spring and the first eccentric member and the rotation center thereof is equal to the distance between the connection point between the tension spring and the second eccentric member and the rotation center thereof, so that the first eccentric member and the second eccentric member can rotate to the same angle through the tension spring.

[0007] Furthermore, the transmission member also includes a gear, and the gear is connected to the first rotating member; the first eccentric member is arranged on the gear and is connected to the first rotating member through the gear.

[0008] Furthermore, the gear includes a first gear and a second gear; the first gear is connected to the first rotating member; the second gear is externally meshed with the first gear; the first eccentric member is arranged on the second gear and is connected to the first rotating member through the second gear and the first gear.

[0009] Furthermore, the first rotating member is provided with meshing teeth matching the inner teeth of the first gear. The first rotating member is meshedly connected with the inner teeth of the first gear via the meshing teeth, and the first rotating member can drive the first gear to rotate synchronously.

[0010] Furthermore, the gear ratio of the first gear and the second gear is 1:3.

[0011] Furthermore, there are two second PINs.

[0012] Furthermore, the transmission member is provided with two groups, which are respectively located on both sides of the first PIN.

[0013] Furthermore, there are two second rotating members, which are respectively connected to two second PINs. The two second PINs are respectively connected to two sets of transmission members through the two second rotating members. Rotating the first PIN or any one of the second PINs can drive the other PINs to flip.

[0014] Furthermore, the shell is provided with a first PIN receiving slot and a second PIN receiving slot, and the first rotating member and the second rotating member are respectively rotatably arranged in the first PIN receiving slot and the second PIN receiving slot; the first PIN is rotatably arranged in the first PIN receiving slot by the first rotating member; the second PIN is rotatably arranged in the second PIN receiving slot by the second rotating member.

[0015] Preferably, the first rotating member is a first screw, and the second rotating member is a second screw.

[0016] Preferably, when the PIN pin is in a folded state or a vertical state, one end of the first eccentric member connected to the tension spring and one end of the second eccentric member connected to the tension spring are simultaneously located in the upper right or lower right or upper left or lower left of their corresponding motion circular trajectories.

[0017] The beneficial technical effect of the utility model is that the utility model has a simple and reliable structure, and can realize rotating the first PIN or the second PIN to drive the other PIN to flip through the rotating part, the eccentric part and the tension spring, thereby realizing the folding and storage of the PIN pins or the vertical standing to the charging state. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a front structural schematic diagram of the British standard folding PIN pin structure in the folded state provided in Example 2 of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the reverse structure of the British standard folding PIN pin structure in the folded state provided in Example 2 of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the British standard folding PIN pin structure in the folded state provided in Example 2 of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical state of the British standard folding PIN pin structure provided in Example 2 of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram from another angle of the vertical state of the British standard folding PIN pin structure provided in Example 2 of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the British standard folding PIN pin structure provided in Example 2 of the present utility model, with the PIN in the folded state and the shell removed.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the British standard folding PIN pin structure provided in Example 2 of the present invention, with the PIN in the folded state and the shell structure removed from another angle.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the British standard folding PIN pin structure provided in Example 3 of the present utility model, in the vertical state without the shell structure.

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of another angle of the shell structure of the British standard folding PIN pin structure provided in Example 3 of the present utility model in the vertical state of the PIN.

[0028] Description of the symbols in the figure:

[0029] 1-housing; 2-first PIN; 3-second PIN; 4-first screw; 5-second screw; 6-first gear; 7-second gear; 8-first eccentric member; 9-second eccentric member; 10-tension spring; 11-first PIN receiving slot; 12-second PIN receiving slot; 13-rotation slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. 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.

[0031] It will be understood that when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” indicate the presence of described features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the orientation or position relationship in which the product of the invention is usually placed when in use. 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 should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0033] In the description of the present invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] A UK-standard folding PIN structure includes a housing, a first PIN, and two second PINs hinged to the housing. The housing front is provided with a first PIN receiving slot and two second PIN receiving slots. The first PIN receiving slot is located in the upper portion of the housing, while the second PIN receiving slots are symmetrically located on either side of the lower portion.

[0036] Specifically, a first rotating member is rotatably connected in the first PIN receiving slot. A second rotating member is rotatably connected in each second PIN receiving slot. The first PIN is rotatably set on the shell through the first rotating member; the two second PINs are rotatably set on the shell through the two second rotating members. Two groups of transmission members are provided between the first rotating member and the two second rotating members, and the transmission members are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first PIN. Each group of transmission members includes a tension spring, a first eccentric member and a second eccentric member. One end of the first eccentric member is connected to the first rotating member and can make a circular motion around the first rotating member. One end of the second eccentric member is connected to the first rotating member and can make a circular motion around the second rotating member. The end of the first eccentric member away from the first rotating member is connected to the end of the second eccentric member away from the second rotating member through a tension spring. Rotating the first PIN or any second PIN will drive the other PINs to rotate in the same direction and by the same angle.

[0037] Rotating the first pin 90° counterclockwise to a vertical position causes the first rotating member and the first eccentric member to rotate synchronously, compressing the spring and pushing the second eccentric member to rotate counterclockwise by the same angle. This in turn causes the second rotating member and the second pin to rotate counterclockwise by 90° until they reach a vertical position. The spring returns to its natural position, completing the pin's unfolding. Conversely, rotating the first pin 90° clockwise to fold it up causes the second pin to rotate 90° clockwise, driven by the first rotating member, the second rotating member, and the transmission member, completing the pin's folding action.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1-5 The UK-standard folding PIN structure shown here includes a housing 1, a first PIN 2, and two second PINs 3, which are hinged to the housing 1. The housing 1 is provided with a first PIN receiving slot 11 and two second PIN receiving slots 12. The first PIN receiving slot 11 is located on the back of the housing 1; the two second PINs 3 are symmetrically located on the front. A rotation slot 13 is provided on the top of the housing 1, connecting to the first PIN receiving slot 11. The first PIN 2 rotates within the rotation slot 13, rotating from the back of the housing 1 to the front, where it becomes vertically aligned with the front.

[0040] Specifically, a first screw rod 4 is rotatably connected in the first PIN receiving slot 11. A second screw rod 5 is rotatably connected in each second PIN receiving slot 12. Figure 7-8The British standard folding PIN plug shelling structure shown. The first PIN 2 is rotatably set on the housing 1 through the first screw 4; the two second PINs 3 are rotatably set on the housing 1 through the two second screws 5. Two groups of transmission parts are provided between the first screw 4 and the two second screws 5, and the transmission parts are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first PIN 2. Each group of transmission parts includes a first gear 6, a second gear 7, a tension spring 10, a first eccentric member 8 and a second eccentric member 9. The first screw 4 is provided with meshing teeth that match the inner teeth of the first gear 6. The first screw 4 is connected to the inner meshing of the first gear 6 through the meshing teeth, and the first screw 4 can drive the first gear 6 to rotate synchronously. The second gear 7 is externally meshed with the first gear 6 and the gear ratio of the first gear 6 to the second gear 7 is 1:3. The first eccentric member 8 is provided on the second gear 7 and is connected to the first screw 4 through the second gear 7, the first gear 6 and the first screw 4. The second eccentrics 9 of the two transmission components are connected to the two second screws 5, respectively. The distance from the connection between the tension spring 10 and the first eccentric 8 to the center of rotation of the first eccentric 8 is equal to the distance from the connection between the tension spring 10 and the second eccentric 9 to the center of rotation of the second eccentric 9, ensuring that the first and second eccentrics 8 and 9 rotate at equal angles. Rotating the first pin 2 or any second pin 3 can cause the other pins to flip.

[0041] The implementation method of turning the PIN of the British standard folding PIN pin structure from the folded state to the vertical state is as follows:

[0042] An external force is applied to flip the first pin 2 clockwise, driving the first gear 6 and first screw 4 to rotate synchronously. Simultaneously, the first gear 6 drives the second gear 7 counterclockwise, which in turn drives the first eccentric 8 to rotate synchronously. As the first eccentric 8 rotates counterclockwise, one end of the tension spring 10 follows its movement. The tension spring 10 compresses, pushing the second eccentric 9 counterclockwise, which in turn drives the second screw 5 and the second pin 3 to rotate. When the first pin 2 flips to its front, it reaches a vertical position, rotating 270° clockwise. Due to the transmission ratio, the 270° clockwise rotation of the first gear 6 drives the second gear 7 counterclockwise by 90°. The second eccentric 9, driven by the tension spring 10, also rotates counterclockwise by 90°, returning the tension spring 10 to its natural position. Consequently, the second eccentric 9 drives the second screw 5 and the second pin 3 to rotate counterclockwise by 90°, returning them to their normal position. At this point, the first and second pins 2 and 3 flip from their folded position to a vertical position, ready for charging.

[0043] Similarly, the principle of flipping the PIN from the vertical state to the folded state can be deduced from the above-mentioned motion process of unfolding the PIN.

[0044] Example 3

[0045] like Figure 8-9As shown, the only difference between this embodiment and embodiment 2 is that: in the PIN folded state, the ends of the first screw 4 and the second screw 5 connected to the tension spring 10 are both at the upper left of their motion circular trajectory.

[0046] Compared with Example 2, the PIN of the British standard folding PIN pin structure can be changed from the folded state to the vertical state by the following methods:

[0047] Apply external force to rotate the second pin 3 counterclockwise 90°, driving the second screw 5 and the second eccentric 9 to rotate synchronously. During this rotation, the tension spring 10 is stretched at one end, causing the second gear 7 to rotate counterclockwise 90°, allowing the spring 10 to return to its free state. This in turn drives the first gear 6 clockwise 270°, which in turn drives the first screw 4 and the first pin 2 clockwise 270°. At this point, both the first and second pins 2 and 3 are flipped to an upright position on the front of the housing 1, ready for charging and use.

[0048] Similarly, the principle of flipping the PIN from the vertical state to the folded state can be deduced from the above-mentioned motion process of unfolding the PIN.

[0049] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, and such modifications or substitutions should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A British standard folding PIN pin structure, comprising a housing, a first PIN and a second PIN, wherein one end of the first PIN and the second PIN are respectively hinged to the housing, characterized in that: The shell is rotatably connected with a first rotating member and a second rotating member; the first PIN is rotatably set on the shell through the first rotating member; the second PIN is rotatably set on the shell through the second rotating member; a transmission member is provided between the first rotating member and the second rotating member; the transmission member includes a tension spring, a first eccentric member and a second eccentric member; the first eccentric member is connected to the first rotating member; the second eccentric member is connected to the second rotating member; the tension spring connects the first eccentric member and the second eccentric member; rotating the first PIN or the second PIN can drive the first eccentric member or the second eccentric member to rotate, and then drive the other eccentric member to rotate through the tension spring, thereby driving the other PIN to flip.

2. The British standard folding PIN pin structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance between the connection point between the tension spring and the first eccentric member and the center of rotation of the tension spring is equal to the distance between the connection point between the tension spring and the second eccentric member and the center of rotation of the tension spring.

3. The British standard folding PIN pin structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission member further comprises a gear, and the gear is connected to the first rotating member; the first eccentric member is arranged on the gear and is connected to the first rotating member via the gear.

4. The British standard folding PIN pin structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The gears include a first gear and a second gear; the first gear is connected to the first rotating member; the second gear is externally meshed with the first gear; the first eccentric member is arranged on the second gear and is connected to the first rotating member through the second gear and the first gear.

5. The British standard folding PIN pin structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first rotating member is provided with meshing teeth matching the inner teeth of the first gear. The first rotating member is meshed with the inner teeth of the first gear through the meshing teeth, and the first rotating member can drive the first gear to rotate synchronously.

6. The British standard folding PIN pin structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The gear ratio of the first gear and the second gear is 1:

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7. The British standard folding PIN pin structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: There are two second PINs.

8. The British standard folding PIN pin structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: There are two groups of transmission parts, which are respectively located on both sides of the first PIN.

9. The British standard folding PIN pin structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: There are two second rotating members, which are respectively connected to two second PINs. The two second PINs are respectively connected to two sets of transmission members through the two second rotating members. Rotating the first PIN or any one of the second PINs can drive the other PINs to flip.

10. The British standard folding PIN pin structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a first PIN receiving slot and a second PIN receiving slot, and the first rotating member and the second rotating member are respectively rotatably arranged in the first PIN receiving slot and the second PIN receiving slot; the first PIN is rotatably arranged in the first PIN receiving slot by the first rotating member; the second PIN is rotatably arranged in the second PIN receiving slot by the second rotating member.