Multi-interface AC socket

The design of the fixing mechanism and the pushing mechanism solves the problem of complicated installation of existing AC sockets, realizes the rapid installation and removal of AC connectors, and improves the convenience of use.

CN223390840UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-26DONGGUAN HCR ELECTRONICS LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422490817.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-15
Publication Date
2025-09-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-15

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Technical Problem

The installation process of existing AC sockets is cumbersome and requires multiple operations of knobs and limit screws, which makes disassembly and assembly inconvenient.

Method used

The design of fixing mechanism and pushing mechanism is adopted, and the cooperation of clamping block and spring can realize the quick insertion and removal of AC connector, simplifying the installation process.

Benefits of technology

The AC connector can be quickly installed and removed, which simplifies the operation process and improves the convenience of use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi-interface AC socket, and relates to the AC socket technology field, the multi-interface AC socket comprises an AC fixing member and an AC connecting member, the front surface of the AC fixing member is provided with a slot, the AC connecting member is plugged in the inner side of the slot, the inner side of the AC fixing member is symmetrically provided with fixing mechanisms, and the AC fixing member is clamped with the AC connecting member through the fixing mechanisms. By the adoption of the structure, the AC connecting piece is inserted along the inserting groove in the AC fixing piece, meanwhile, the back face of the AC connecting piece penetrates through the inserting groove, in the inserting process, the AC connecting piece extrudes the inclined face of the clamping block extending out of the inserting groove, and meanwhile the movable plate connected with the clamping block slides on the inner side of the installation cavity and compresses the second spring; and after the position of the clamping block corresponds to the position of the clamping groove, the second spring resets to push the clamping block connected with the movable plate to be clamped into the clamping groove of the AC connecting piece so that the AC connecting piece can be fixed, and therefore the AC connecting piece can be conveniently and rapidly installed and used on the AC fixing piece.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of AC sockets, and in particular relates to a multi-interface AC socket. Background Art

[0002] An AC socket is an electronic component used to connect to an AC power source. It can transmit the voltage and current of the AC power source to electrical devices, thereby realizing power supply and control of the electrical devices. In the prior art, the motherboards of some smart interactive devices, such as smart interactive tablets, are generally fixed to the back panel by screws, and an AC socket is generally provided on the back panel. The AC sockets of these electronic devices are soldered to the motherboard via pins. In order to prevent the AC socket from being damaged during the power cord insertion process, the AC socket is also fixed to the back cover of these smart interactive devices by limit screws.

[0003] Chinese patent publication number CN220692471U discloses an AC socket mounting structure including an AC connector having two movable first grooves defined therein, an AC fixing member slidably connected to the outer surface of the AC connector, two threaded holes defined therein, a limit screw threadedly connected to the interior of each threaded hole, two latching slots defined therein, two placement slots defined therein, a limit mechanism provided within each placement slot, two movable second grooves defined therein, the movable second grooves extending through the interior of the placement slots, and a sealing assembly provided above the AC fixing member.

[0004] However, during actual use, we found that the AC socket of the prior art still has some shortcomings. For example, when installing the AC connector of the AC socket, it is necessary to first rotate the knob so that the knob indirectly drives the clamping plate to move into the second movable slot. After performing this operation twice, the AC connector is then inserted into the AC fixing member. Then, the two sets of knobs are rotated again to rotate the clamping plate from the second movable slot to the first movable slot to achieve installation and fixation under the action of the spring. This operation process is very cumbersome and inconvenient, and is not conducive to quick disassembly and use. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems mentioned in the background technology, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a multi-port AC socket to solve the problems mentioned in the background technology.

[0006] The above technical objectives of the present invention are achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A multi-port AC outlet includes an AC fixing member and an AC connector. The AC fixing member has a slot on the front side, the AC connector is inserted into the slot, and a fixing mechanism is symmetrically provided on the inside of the AC fixing member. The AC fixing member is engaged with the AC connector via the fixing mechanism. Positioning posts are symmetrically fixedly connected to the outside of the AC connector. A positioning groove is provided on the inside of the slot, and one end of the positioning post slides through the slot. A pushing mechanism is symmetrically provided on the back side of the AC fixing member. The AC fixing member is movably connected to the positioning post via the pushing mechanism.

[0008] The fixing mechanism includes a mounting cavity, which is symmetrically arranged on the inner side of the AC fixing member, a second guide rod is symmetrically fixedly arranged on the inner side of the mounting cavity, a movable plate is slidably connected to the outer side of the second guide rod, a second spring is symmetrically fixedly arranged between the movable plate and the mounting cavity, one end of the second guide rod passes through the middle of the second spring, a clamping block is symmetrically fixedly arranged on the side of the movable plate away from the second spring, the clamping end of the clamping block is movably extended into the inner side of the slot, a clamping slot is arranged on the outer side of the AC connector, the clamping end of the clamping block and the clamping slot are clamped together, a pinch plate is fixedly arranged on the side of the movable plate away from the clamping block, and one end of the pinch plate movably passes through the cavity wall of the mounting cavity;

[0009] The pushing mechanism includes a mounting column, which is symmetrically fixed on the back of the AC fixing member. The opposite surfaces of the mounting column are provided with mounting grooves. A first guide rod is fixedly installed on the inner side of the mounting groove. A convex plate is slidably connected to the outer side of the first guide rod. A first spring is provided between the convex plate and the mounting groove. The first spring is sleeved on the outer side of the first guide rod. The convex portion of the convex plate and one end of the positioning column are movably connected.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, sliding grooves are symmetrically opened on the inner side of the installation cavity, and the ends of the movable plates are slidably connected to the inner sides of the sliding grooves.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, rectangular holes are symmetrically opened on the front of the AC fixing piece, the rectangular holes and the interior of the installation cavity are communicated with each other, and one end of the gusset plate movably passes through the rectangular hole.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the front side of the card-entry end of the card block is in the shape of an inclined surface, and the positions of the card-entry end of the card block and the card slot correspond to each other.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, a groove is provided on the back of the positioning post, and the convex portion of the convex plate and the groove of the positioning post are movably connected.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, a socket is provided on the inner side of the slot, the back side of the AC connector movably passes through the socket, mounting holes are symmetrically provided on the inner side of the AC fixing, and a protective cover is provided on the front side of the AC connector.

[0015] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] First, insert the AC connector along the slot on the AC fixture, with the back of the AC connector extending through the slot. During the insertion process, the AC connector presses against the inclined surface of the card block extending from the slot. Simultaneously, the movable plate connected to the card block slides inside the installation cavity and compresses the second spring until the position of the card block aligns with the position of the slot. The second spring then returns, pushing the card block connected to the movable plate into the slot of the AC connector to secure it. This facilitates quick installation of the AC connector on the AC fixture.

[0017] Secondly, on the basis of the AC connector being fixed, the positioning block on the AC connector slides through the positioning slot at the slot, and at the same time, the positioning block contacts and compresses the convex portion of the convex plate. The convex plate slides in the mounting slot of the mounting post and compresses the first spring outside the first guide rod in the mounting slot. When the locking block at the AC fixture is separated from the locking slot on the AC connector, the first spring returns to the original position through the convex portion of the convex plate, and the AC connector can be directly pushed out of the AC fixture, thereby facilitating quick removal and use of the AC connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the AC fixing component of the present invention.

[0022] Figure numerals: 1, AC fixing piece; 2, rectangular hole; 3, mounting hole; 4, protective cover; 5, groove; 6, pushing mechanism; 601, convex plate; 602, first spring; 603, first guide rod; 604, mounting column; 605, mounting groove; 7, AC connector; 8, slot; 9, jack; 10, card slot; 11, fixing mechanism; 111, mounting cavity; 112, movable plate; 113, buckle plate; 114, second guide rod; 115, second spring; 116, block; 12, slide groove; 13, positioning column; 14, positioning groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] refer to Figures 1 to 4The multi-interface AC socket described in this embodiment includes an AC fixing member 1 and an AC connector 7. The front of the AC fixing member 1 is provided with a slot 8, and the AC connector 7 is inserted into the inner side of the slot 8. The inner side of the AC fixing member 1 is symmetrically provided with fixing mechanisms 11. The AC fixing member 1 is engaged with the AC connector 7 via the fixing mechanisms 11. The outer side of the AC connector 7 is symmetrically fixedly connected with positioning posts 13. The inner side of the slot 8 is provided with a positioning groove 14. One end of the positioning post 13 slides through the slot 8. The back side of the AC fixing member 1 is symmetrically provided with pushing mechanisms 6. The AC fixing member 1 is movably connected to the positioning post 13 via the pushing mechanisms 6. The AC connector 7 is provided with multiple interface types, including two types of three-hole sockets and one type of two-hole socket.

[0024] The fixing mechanism 11 includes a mounting cavity 111, which is symmetrically arranged on the inner side of the AC fixing member 1. A second guide rod 114 is symmetrically fixedly arranged on the inner side of the mounting cavity 111. The outer side of the second guide rod 114 is slidably connected to the same movable plate 112. A second spring 115 is symmetrically fixedly arranged between the movable plate 112 and the mounting cavity 111. One end of the second guide rod 114 passes through the middle of the second spring 115. A clamping block 116 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the side of the movable plate 112 away from the second spring 115. The clamping end of the clamping block 116 is movably extended into the inner side of the slot 8. A clamping slot 10 is arranged on the outer side of the AC connector 7. The clamping end of the clamping block 116 and the clamping slot 10 are clamped together. A pinch plate 113 is fixedly arranged on the side of the movable plate 112 away from the clamping block 116. The pinch plate One end of 113 movably penetrates the wall of the installation cavity 111. When installing the AC connector 7 inside the AC fixing 1, the AC connector 7 is directly inserted along the slot 8 on the AC fixing 1, while the back of the AC connector 7 penetrates the slot 8. During the insertion process, the AC connector 7 presses the inclined surface of the block 116 extending from the slot 8. Simultaneously, the movable plate 112 connected to the block 116 slides inside the installation cavity 111 and compresses the second spring 115 until the position of the block 116 corresponds to the position of the slot 10. The second spring 115 then returns to its original position, pushing the block 116 connected to the movable plate 112 into the slot 10 of the AC connector 7, thereby securing it. This facilitates quick installation and use of the AC connector 7 on the AC fixing 1.

[0025] The pushing mechanism 6 includes a mounting post 604, which is symmetrically fixedly mounted on the back of the AC fixing member 1. The opposite surfaces of the mounting post 604 are each provided with a mounting groove 605. A first guide rod 603 is fixedly mounted on the inner side of the mounting groove 605. A convex plate 601 is slidably connected to the outer side of the first guide rod 603. A first spring 602 is provided between the convex plate 601 and the mounting groove 605. The first spring 602 is sleeved on the outer side of the first guide rod 603. The convex portion of the convex plate 601 is movably connected to one end of the positioning post 13. On the basis of the fixation of the AC connector 7, the positioning block on the AC connector 7 slides through The positioning slot 14 of the insertion slot 8 is penetrated, and the positioning block contacts and squeezes the convex portion of the convex plate 601. The convex plate 601 slides in the mounting slot 605 of the mounting post 604 and squeezes the first spring 602 outside the first guide rod 603 in the mounting slot 605. When the locking block 116 of the AC fixing member 1 is separated from the locking slot 10 on the AC connector 7, the first spring 602 returns to its original position and passes through the convex portion of the convex plate 601, directly pushing the AC connector 7 out of the AC fixing member 1, thereby facilitating quick removal and use of the AC connector 7.

[0026] refer to Figure 3 A sliding groove 12 is symmetrically opened on the inner side of the installation cavity 111, and the end of the movable plate 112 is slidably connected to the inner side of the sliding groove 12. By sliding the end of the movable plate 112 in the sliding groove 12 inside the installation cavity 111, the stability of the movable plate 112 sliding in the installation cavity 111 can be further improved.

[0027] refer to Figure 1 A rectangular hole 2 is symmetrically opened on the front of the AC fixing 1. The rectangular hole 2 and the interior of the installation cavity 111 are connected to each other. One end of the buckle plate 113 movably passes through the rectangular hole 2. By using the rectangular hole 2 on the AC fixing 1, the movable plate 112 can be conveniently operated through the buckle plate 113.

[0028] refer to Figure 3 The front of the card-in end of the card block 116 is inclined, and the position of the card-in end of the card block 116 corresponds to the position of the card slot 10. The inclined surface of the card-in end of the card block 116 can facilitate the quick connection and installation of the AC connector 7 and the AC fixing member 1.

[0029] refer to Figure 3 A groove 5 is provided on the back of the positioning column 13, and the convex portion of the convex plate 601 and the groove 5 of the positioning column 13 are movably connected. By utilizing the contact between the groove 5 on the back of the positioning column 13 and the convex portion on the convex plate 601, the convex plate 601 can facilitate the ejection of the positioning column 13.

[0030] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 1A socket 9 is provided on the inner side of the slot 8, and the back of the AC connector 7 is movably passed through the socket 9. The inner side of the AC fixing member 1 is symmetrically provided with mounting holes 3. A protective cover 4 is provided on the front side of the AC connector 7. The socket 9 at the slot 8 can facilitate the back side of the AC connector 7 to movably pass through the slot 8. At the same time, the protective cover 4 on the front side of the AC connector 7 can conveniently protect the interface on the AC connector 7. The upper end of the protective cover 4 rotates on the AC connector 7, and the lower end is magnetically attracted to the AC connector 7. At the same time, a wire groove corresponding to the interface is also provided on the lower end of the protective cover 4. After using the socket for wiring, the protective cover 4 can be covered for protection.

[0031] Principle and advantages of use: During use, the AC fixing component 1 is first installed by conveniently engaging screws through the mounting holes 3. Then, when installing the AC connector 7 inside the AC fixing component 1, the AC connector 7 is directly inserted along the slot 8 on the AC fixing component 1, with the back of the AC connector 7 passing through the slot 8. During the insertion process, the AC connector 7 presses the inclined surface of the block 116 extending from the slot 8. Simultaneously, the movable plate 112 connected to the block 116 slides inside the mounting cavity 111 and compresses the second spring 115. After the position of the block 116 aligns with the position of the slot 10, the second spring 115 returns to its original position, pushing the block 116 connected to the movable plate 112 into the slot 10 of the AC connector 7, thereby securing it.

[0032] With the AC connector 7 secured, the positioning block on the AC connector 7 slides through the positioning slot 14 in the slot 8. Simultaneously, the positioning block contacts and compresses the convex portion of the convex plate 601. The convex plate 601 then slides within the mounting slot 605 of the mounting post 604, compressing the first spring 602 located outside the first guide rod 603 in the mounting slot 605. When the locking block 116 on the AC fixture 1 is separated from the locking slot 10 on the AC connector 7, the first spring 602 returns to its original position and passes through the convex portion of the convex plate 601, directly pushing the AC connector 7 out of the AC fixture 1, completing the removal operation.

Claims

1. A multi-port AC socket, characterized in that: The AC fixing part (1) comprises an AC connecting part (7), wherein a slot (8) is provided on the front of the AC fixing part (1), and the AC connecting part (7) is plugged into the inner side of the slot (8). A fixing mechanism (11) is symmetrically provided on the inner side of the AC fixing part (1), and the AC fixing part (1) is clamped with the AC connecting part (7) through the fixing mechanism (11). A positioning column (13) is symmetrically fixedly connected to the outer side of the AC connecting part (7), and a positioning groove (14) is provided on the inner side of the slot (8). One end of the positioning column (13) slides through the slot (8). A pushing mechanism (6) is symmetrically provided on the back side of the AC fixing part (1), and the AC fixing part (1) is movably connected to the positioning column (13) through the pushing mechanism (6). The fixing mechanism (11) includes a mounting cavity (111), the mounting cavity (111) is symmetrically opened inside the AC fixing member (1), a second guide rod (114) is symmetrically fixedly installed inside the mounting cavity (111), the outer side of the second guide rod (114) is slidably connected to the same movable plate (112), a second spring (115) is symmetrically fixedly installed between the movable plate (112) and the mounting cavity (111), one end of the second guide rod (114) passes through the middle of the second spring (115), and the second spring (115) is symmetrically fixedly installed between the movable plate (112) and the mounting cavity (111). A clamping block (116) is symmetrically fixedly connected to one side of the movable plate (112) away from the second spring (115); the clamping end of the clamping block (116) is movably extended into the inner side of the slot (8); a clamping slot (10) is provided on the outer side of the AC connector (7); the clamping end of the clamping block (116) and the clamping slot (10) are clamped together; a pinch plate (113) is fixedly installed to one side of the movable plate (112) away from the clamping block (116); one end of the pinch plate (113) is movably extended through the cavity wall of the installation cavity (111).

2. The multi-port AC socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding groove (12) is symmetrically provided on the inner side of the installation cavity (111), and the end of the movable plate (112) is slidably connected to the inner side of the sliding groove (12).

3. The multi-port AC socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rectangular hole (2) is symmetrically provided on the front surface of the AC fixing member (1); the rectangular hole (2) and the interior of the installation cavity (111) are in communication with each other; one end of the buckle plate (113) movably passes through the rectangular hole (2).

4. The multi-port AC socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front side of the card-in end of the card block (116) is in the shape of an inclined plane, and the position of the card-in end of the card block (116) corresponds to the position of the card slot (10).

5. The multi-port AC socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing mechanism (6) includes a mounting column (604), which is symmetrically fixedly mounted on the back of the AC fixing member (1). The opposite surfaces of the mounting column (604) are each provided with a mounting groove (605). A first guide rod (603) is fixedly mounted on the inner side of the mounting groove (605). A convex plate (601) is slidably connected to the outer side of the first guide rod (603). A first spring (602) is provided between the convex plate (601) and the mounting groove (605). The first spring (602) is sleeved on the outer side of the first guide rod (603). The convex portion of the convex plate (601) and one end of the positioning column (13) are movably connected.

6. The multi-port AC socket according to claim 5, characterized in that: A groove (5) is provided on the back of the positioning column (13), and the convex portion of the convex plate (601) and the groove (5) of the positioning column (13) are movably connected.

7. The multi-port AC socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A socket (9) is provided on the inner side of the slot (8), the back side of the AC connector (7) is movably connected to the socket (9), mounting holes (3) are symmetrically provided on the inner side of the AC fixing member (1), and a protective cover (4) is provided on the front side of the AC connector (7).

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    CN220692471U