Socket

The modular socket assembly and snap-on structure design solves the problems of complex socket assembly and loose wires, achieves stable and reliable connection and convenient assembly of the socket, and improves safety and efficiency.

CN223401917UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-30YUEQING HENGTONG ELECTRIC
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422743035.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-11
Publication Date
2025-09-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-11

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing socket structure is complex in design, modular assembly is difficult, wires are easily loosened and fall off, there is a lack of wire anti-falling structure, assembly efficiency is low and safety is poor.

Method used

The modular socket assembly design is adopted, and the modular assembly of the socket and the housing is realized by combining the snap-fit ​​ribs and the snap-fit ​​grooves. The wire pressing ribs are used to press the wires tightly, and a protective door and a reset spring are provided to improve safety.

Benefits of technology

The socket has a simple structure, stable and reliable performance, convenient assembly, compact wire connection, and is prevented from loosening, thereby improving assembly efficiency and safety performance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a socket, which comprises a shell and a plug bush assembly, the shell comprises a base, a surface cover arranged at one end of the base and a tail cover arranged at the other end of the base, an accommodating cavity used for placing the plug bush assembly is formed between the base and the surface cover, and a wiring cavity used for placing a lead is formed between the base and the tail cover. The plug bush assembly comprises a seat body arranged in the base and a plurality of plug bushes respectively arranged on the seat body, one end of each plug bush is provided with a wiring frame body clamped in a wiring hole of the base, a wire pressing plate is arranged in the wiring frame body, and a wiring screw connected with the wire pressing plate is arranged on the wiring frame body. The other end of the plug bush is provided with two clamping contact pieces which are symmetrically distributed, the seat body is provided with jacks which are matched with the two clamping contact pieces, and the two clamping contact pieces are inserted into the jacks in a penetrating mode. The utility model has the advantages of simple structure, stable and reliable performance, and convenient assembly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model specifically relates to a socket. Background Art

[0002] A socket, also known as a power outlet, is a receptacle that accepts one or more circuit wires. It allows for various types of wiring to be inserted, facilitating connections to other circuits. The connection and disconnection between the wires and the copper components ultimately connect and disconnect that portion of the circuit. Existing socket designs are complex, precluding modular assembly and making assembly cumbersome. Furthermore, these sockets lack a wire release mechanism, making it easy for wires to become loose and detached from the socket terminals if accidentally pulled. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the defects of the prior art and provide a socket with a simple structure, stable and reliable performance and convenient assembly.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention adopts a socket, comprising a shell and a socket assembly arranged in the shell, the shell comprising a base, a face cover arranged on one end of the base, and a tail cover arranged on the other end of the base, a receiving cavity for placing the socket assembly is formed between the base and the face cover, a wiring cavity for placing wires is formed between the base and the tail cover, the socket assembly comprises a base body arranged in the base, a plurality of sockets respectively arranged on the base body, one end of the socket has a wiring frame that is engaged in the wiring hole of the base, a wire pressing plate is arranged in the wiring frame, and a wiring screw connected to the wire pressing plate is provided on the wiring frame, the other end of the socket has two symmetrically distributed clamping contact pieces, the base body is provided with a socket that matches the two clamping contact pieces, and the two clamping contact pieces are inserted in the socket.

[0005] The above structure has the following advantages: the socket assembly adopts a modular design, enabling modular assembly of the socket assembly and the housing, which improves assembly efficiency. The wiring frame is integrated into the socket, improving electrical conductivity and assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the socket assembly is positioned within the housing cavity, improving insulation performance. Consequently, the socket has the advantages of a simple structure, stable and reliable performance, and convenient assembly.

[0006] In particular, the base body is provided with a plurality of engaging protrusions on its peripheral wall, and the base is provided with a plurality of engaging grooves that cooperate with the plurality of engaging protrusions. The plurality of engaging protrusions engage in the plurality of engaging grooves, thereby forming a snap-fitting engagement between the base body and the base. The base body is engaged in the base via the plurality of engaging protrusions, thereby facilitating modular assembly of the socket assembly and the base, and achieving higher assembly efficiency.

[0007] Specifically, the tail cover is provided with a wire crimping groove communicating with the wiring cavity, and a gland is provided on the tail cover that covers the wire crimping groove, forming a wire crimping cavity between the gland and the groove. The gland is provided with a wire crimping ridge for compressing the wire. The gland presses the wire tightly within the wire crimping groove via the gland, thereby ensuring a tighter connection between the wire and the socket. If the wire is accidentally pulled, the wire will not become loose from the socket's wiring frame.

[0008] Specifically, a protective door is pivotally mounted above the corresponding socket in the cover, with a return spring interposed between the door and the cover. Opening slopes are provided at each end of the door, and plug holes are located on the cover corresponding to the opening slopes. The protective door prevents debris from falling into the socket assembly, thereby improving the safety of the socket.

[0009] Specifically, the cover is provided with a positioning post, and the protective door is provided with a positioning hole that cooperates with the positioning post. The positioning post is inserted into the positioning hole, forming a rotational connection between the protective door and the positioning post. The protective door is rotatably mounted on the positioning post of the cover, thereby facilitating assembly of the protective door and the cover and ensuring reliable operation of the protective door within the cover, thereby improving the operating reliability of the socket. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0011] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the embodiment of the present utility model is a socket, including a housing 10, a socket assembly 20 arranged in the housing 10, the housing 10 includes a base 11, a surface cover 12 arranged on one end of the base 11, and a tail cover 13 arranged on the other end of the base 11. A accommodating cavity 100 for placing the socket assembly 20 is formed between the base 11 and the surface cover 12, and a wiring cavity 101 for placing the wire is formed between the base 11 and the tail cover 13. The socket assembly 20 includes a base body 21 arranged in the base 11, respectively. A plurality of sockets 22 are provided on the base 21. One end of each socket 22 has a wiring frame 221 that engages within the wiring hole 111 of the base 11. A wire pressing plate 23 is provided within the wiring frame 221, and a wiring screw 24 connected to the wire pressing plate 23 is provided on the wiring frame 221. The other end of each socket 22 has two symmetrically distributed clamping contact pieces 222. The base 21 is provided with a socket 211 that cooperates with the two clamping contact pieces 222, and the two clamping contact pieces 222 are inserted into the socket 211. The peripheral wall of the base 21 is provided with a plurality of snap-fitting protrusions 212, and the base 11 is provided with a plurality of snap-fitting grooves 112 that cooperate with the plurality of snap-fitting protrusions 212. The plurality of snap-fitting protrusions 212 are respectively engaged within the plurality of snap-fitting grooves 112, thereby forming a snap-fitting connection between the base 21 and the base 11. The seat body is engaged in the base through a plurality of snap-fit ​​convex strips, thereby facilitating modular assembly of the socket assembly and the base, and improving assembly efficiency.

[0014] like Figure 2 and 3As shown, the tail cover 13 is provided with a wire pressing groove 131 connected to the wiring cavity 101. The tail cover 13 is provided with a pressure cap 16 that covers the wire pressing groove 131. A wire pressing cavity 160 is formed between the pressure cap 16 and the pressure cap 131. The pressure cap 16 is provided with a wire pressing ridge 161 for pressing the wire. The pressure cap presses the wire into the wire pressing groove through the pressure ridge, thereby ensuring a more compact connection between the wire and the socket. When the wire is accidentally pulled, the wire will not loosen from the socket's wiring frame. A protective door 14 is rotatably provided above the corresponding socket 211 in the face cover 12. A return spring 15 is provided between the protective door 14 and the face cover 12. Opening inclined surfaces 141 are respectively provided on both ends of the protective door 14. The face cover 12 is provided with a plug hole 121 corresponding to the opening inclined surface 141. The protective door can prevent debris from falling into the socket assembly, thereby improving the safety performance of the socket. The cover 12 is provided with a positioning post 122, and the protective door 14 is provided with a positioning hole 142 that cooperates with the positioning post 122. The positioning post 122 is inserted into the positioning hole 142, forming a rotational connection between the protective door 14 and the positioning post 122. The protective door is rotatably mounted on the positioning post of the cover, thereby facilitating the assembly of the protective door and the cover and ensuring that the protective door can operate reliably within the cover, thereby improving the operating reliability of the socket.

[0015] The socket assembly adopts a modular design, enabling modular assembly of the socket assembly and the housing, improving assembly efficiency. The wiring frame is integrated into the socket, improving conductivity and assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the socket assembly is housed within the housing cavity, enhancing insulation performance. This socket offers the advantages of a simple structure, stable and reliable performance, and easy assembly.

Claims

1. A socket, comprising a housing and a socket assembly disposed in the housing, characterized in that: The shell includes a base, a face cover arranged on one end of the base, and a tail cover arranged on the other end of the base. A accommodating cavity for placing the socket assembly is formed between the base and the face cover, and a wiring cavity for placing the wire is formed between the base and the tail cover. The socket assembly includes a base body arranged in the base and a plurality of sockets respectively arranged on the base body. One end of the socket has a wiring frame that is engaged in the wiring hole of the base, a wire pressing plate is arranged in the wiring frame, and a wiring screw connected to the wire pressing plate is provided on the wiring frame. The other end of the socket has two symmetrically distributed clamping contact pieces, and the base body is provided with a socket that matches the two clamping contact pieces, and the two clamping contact pieces are inserted into the socket.

2. The socket according to claim 1, wherein: The peripheral wall of the seat body is provided with a plurality of snap-fitting protrusions, and the base is provided with a plurality of snap-fitting grooves matching the plurality of snap-fitting protrusions. The plurality of snap-fitting protrusions are respectively engaged in the plurality of snap-fitting grooves, and constitute the snap-fitting between the seat body and the base.

3. The socket according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The tail cover is provided with a wire pressing groove connected to the wiring cavity, the tail cover is provided with a pressure cover covering the wire pressing groove, a wire pressing cavity is formed between the pressure cover and the wire pressing groove, and a wire pressing convex strip for pressing the wire is provided in the pressure cover.

4. The socket according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A protective door is rotatably provided above the corresponding socket in the face cover, a reset spring is provided between the protective door and the face cover, opening inclined surfaces are respectively provided on both ends of the protective door, and a plug hole is provided on the face cover corresponding to the opening inclined surfaces.

5. The socket according to claim 4, characterized in that: A positioning column is provided in the surface cover, and a positioning hole matched with the positioning column is provided on the protection door. The positioning column is inserted into the positioning hole to form a rotational connection between the protection door and the positioning column.