Banana power strip for connecting electronic and electrical equipment

By optimizing the position of the threaded through holes and the layout of the sockets, combined with a movable connection design, the problem of traditional banana sockets occupying a large area is solved, and flexible use and diversified connections are achieved in compact environments.

CN223427832UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-10CHANGZHOU JIANGZHOU ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422797746.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-18
Publication Date
2025-10-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-18

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Technical Problem

The threaded hole design of traditional banana power strips causes the strips to occupy a large area, increases material and production costs, and is not convenient for installation and use in compact environments.

Method used

The threaded through-hole position and banana socket layout are optimized, and a flexible connection strip component design is adopted, including a dovetail groove and dovetail protrusion structure, which allows for flexible connection and flexible combination between strip components.

Benefits of technology

The space occupied by the socket strip is reduced, making it suitable for compact environments. Users can also adjust the length and number of sockets as needed to meet diverse circuit connection requirements.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of circuit connection, and particularly relates to a banana power strip for connection of electronic and electrical equipment, which comprises a fixed strip with at least two threaded through holes at the top; the plurality of pairs of banana sockets are arranged at equal intervals and are respectively embedded in the fixed row; wherein each threaded through hole is arranged between two adjacent pairs of banana sockets, according to the banana power strip for connection of the electronic and electrical equipment, by optimizing the positions of the threaded through holes and the layout of the banana sockets, the space occupation of the banana power strip for connection of the electronic and electrical equipment is reduced, and the banana power strip is more suitable for a compact environment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of circuit connection, and in particular relates to a banana socket for connecting electronic and electrical equipment. Background Art

[0002] A banana strip usually refers to a terminal block or patch panel equipped with banana jacks. Banana jacks are a type of connector widely used in electronic, electrical, and test equipment. They are designed to allow for quick and secure connection and disconnection of circuits.

[0003] Traditional banana strips for connecting electrical and electronic devices often have threaded holes located at the four corners of the strip body. This requires careful consideration of the placement of the threaded holes when planning the layout of the banana jacks on the strip body. This often necessitates increasing the strip's footprint to ensure proper assembly of all components. This design not only increases material costs but also makes the strip take up a larger space in actual use, making it inconvenient to install and use in compact environments. Furthermore, the larger strip body increases manufacturing complexity and production costs.

[0004] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, it is necessary to design a banana socket for connecting electronic and electrical equipment. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a banana socket for connecting electronic and electrical equipment to solve the technical problem of large space occupation.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a banana socket for connecting electronic and electrical equipment, comprising:

[0007] A fixed row, the top of which is provided with at least two threaded through holes;

[0008] Several pairs of equally spaced banana sockets are embedded in the fixed row;

[0009] Each of the threaded through holes is arranged between two adjacent pairs of banana sockets.

[0010] Furthermore, a conductive member is provided on the top of each banana socket;

[0011] The conductive member is plugged into the banana socket.

[0012] On the other hand, the utility model also provides a banana plug for connecting electronic and electrical equipment, comprising:

[0013] Several socket strip assemblies, comprising: a connecting strip, a threaded through hole arranged on the top of the connecting strip, and two pairs of banana sockets embedded in the connecting strip;

[0014] The threaded through hole is located between the two pairs of banana sockets; and

[0015] Adjacent connecting rows are movably connected.

[0016] Furthermore, a conductive member is provided on the top of each banana socket;

[0017] The conductive member is plugged into the banana socket.

[0018] Furthermore, at least one first dovetail groove is provided on one side of the connecting row;

[0019] The other side of the connecting row is provided with at least one dovetail protrusion;

[0020] The first dovetail groove is arranged corresponding to the dovetail protrusion; and

[0021] The dovetail protrusions of the connecting row are adapted to be inserted into the first dovetail grooves of the adjacent connecting row.

[0022] Furthermore, a second dovetail groove is provided on both sides of the connecting row; wherein

[0023] The second dovetail groove is adjacent to the first dovetail groove and the dovetail protrusion; and

[0024] A clamp is slidably connected in the second dovetail groove; wherein

[0025] The clamping piece is suitable for being clamped in the second dovetail groove of the adjacent connecting row.

[0026] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0027] (1) The present invention reduces the space occupied by the banana plug strip for connecting electronic and electrical equipment by optimizing the position of the threaded through hole and the layout of the banana socket, making it more suitable for compact environments.

[0028] (2) The utility model forms a combination of banana strips for connecting electronic and electrical equipment with different lengths and different numbers of banana sockets by flexibly connecting the connecting strips of the strip assembly. This allows users to flexibly adjust the length and number of banana sockets of the banana strips for connecting electronic and electrical equipment according to actual needs to meet diverse circuit connection requirements. At the same time, by optimizing the position of the threaded through holes and the layout of the banana sockets, the space occupied by the banana strip for connecting electronic and electrical equipment is reduced, making it more suitable for compact environments.

[0029] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the description, or understood by practicing the present invention. The purpose and other advantages of the present invention are realized and obtained by the structures particularly pointed out in the description and the drawings.

[0030] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, preferred embodiments are given below and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0032] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of the preferred embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 2 It is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment 1 of the present utility model as a whole;

[0034] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the preferred embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 4 It is a stereoscopic diagram of the preferred embodiment 2 of the entirety of the present invention.

[0036] In the picture:

[0037] Fixed row 1, threaded through hole 11;

[0038] Banana socket 2, conductive part 3;

[0039] Socket strip assembly 4, connecting strip 41, first dovetail groove 411, dovetail protrusion 412, second dovetail groove 413;

[0040] Card 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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 shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Example 1

[0042] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a banana plug for connecting electronic and electrical equipment, including:

[0043] A fixed strip 1 has at least two threaded through holes 11 formed on its top; a plurality of pairs of equidistantly spaced banana sockets 2 are embedded in the fixed strip 1; each threaded through hole 11 is located between two adjacent pairs of banana sockets 2; the fixed strip 1 and the banana sockets 2 are integrally formed; and by optimizing the positions of the threaded through holes 11 and the layout of the banana sockets 2, the space occupied by the banana socket strip for connecting electronic and electrical equipment is reduced, making it more suitable for compact environments.

[0044] A conductive member 3 is provided on the top of each banana socket 2 ; wherein the conductive member 3 is plugged into the banana socket 2 ; wherein the conductive member 3 is plugged into the banana socket 2 , thereby ensuring smooth current transmission. Example 2

[0045] like Figure 3 、 Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment also provides a banana plug for connecting electronic and electrical equipment, including:

[0046] A plurality of socket strip assemblies 4 are provided, comprising: a connecting strip 41, a threaded through hole 11 provided at the top of the connecting strip 41, and two pairs of banana sockets 2 embedded in the connecting strip 41; wherein the threaded through hole 11 is located between the two pairs of banana sockets 2; and adjacent connecting strips 41 are movably connected; wherein the movably connected adopts but is not limited to one or more combinations of slots, buckles, Velcro or magnetic connections; wherein the connecting strips 41 of the socket strip assembly 4 are movably connected to form a banana socket strip combination for connecting electronic and electrical equipment with different lengths and different numbers of banana sockets 2, so that users can flexibly adjust the length and number of banana sockets 2 for connecting electronic and electrical equipment according to actual needs to meet diverse circuit connection requirements. At the same time, by optimizing the position of the threaded through hole 11 and the layout of the banana sockets 2, the space occupied by the banana socket strip for connecting electronic and electrical equipment is reduced, making it more suitable for compact environments.

[0047] A conductive member 3 is provided on the top of each banana socket 2 ; wherein the conductive member 3 is plugged into the banana socket 2 ; wherein the conductive member 3 is plugged into the banana socket 2 , thereby ensuring smooth current transmission.

[0048] At least one first dovetail groove 411 is provided on one side of the connecting row 41; at least one dovetail protrusion 412 is provided on the other side of the connecting row 41; wherein the first dovetail groove 411 and the dovetail protrusion 412 are arranged correspondingly; and the dovetail protrusion 412 of the connecting row 41 is suitable for being snapped into the first dovetail groove 411 of the adjacent connecting row 41.

[0049] In this embodiment, the working principle of the banana plug for connecting electronic and electrical equipment is as follows:

[0050] The user selects an appropriate number of socket strip assemblies 4 according to actual needs, inserts the dovetail protrusions 412 of adjacent socket strip assemblies 4 into the corresponding first dovetail grooves 411 to achieve a movable connection, inserts the wires with banana plugs into the corresponding banana sockets 2 to form a current path, and uses screws or other fasteners to pass through the threaded through holes 11 to fix the socket strip assembly 4 in the desired position. When it is necessary to disconnect the circuit or adjust the socket strip structure, the user only needs to unplug the plug or remove the corresponding socket strip assembly 4; through the cooperation of the first dovetail groove 411 and the dovetail protrusion 412, a tight and stable connection between the socket strip assemblies 4 is achieved. At the same time, the movable connection method makes the socket strip assembly 4 easy to disassemble and replace, which is convenient for users to perform maintenance and upgrades.

[0051] A second dovetail groove 413 is provided on both sides of the connecting row 41; wherein the second dovetail groove 413 is adjacent to the first dovetail groove 411 and the dovetail protrusion 412; and a clamping member 5 is slidably connected in the second dovetail groove 413; wherein the clamping member 5 is suitable for being clamped in the second dovetail groove 413 of the adjacent connecting row 41; wherein, on the basis of the preliminary connection between the first dovetail groove 411 and the dovetail protrusion 412, the clamping member 5 is slid to be clamped in the second dovetail groove 413 of the adjacent connecting row 41, thereby realizing a locked connection between the strip assemblies 4, thereby enhancing the stability of the connection and preventing the strip assemblies 4 from falling off or loosening in an accidental situation.

[0052] The various devices selected in this application (components whose specific structures are not described) are all universal standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art, and their structures and principles can be known to those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0053] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication 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.

[0054] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating positions or relationships, are based on the positions or relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0055] Based on the above-mentioned ideal embodiment of the present invention, and in accordance with the above description, relevant personnel can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical scope of the present invention. The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the content of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A banana socket for connecting electronic and electrical equipment, characterized in that: include: A fixed row (1) having at least two threaded through holes (11) formed on its top; A plurality of pairs of equally spaced banana sockets (2) are respectively embedded in the fixed row (1); wherein Each of the threaded through holes (11) is arranged between two adjacent pairs of banana sockets (2).

2. The banana plug for connecting electronic and electrical equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of each banana socket (2) is provided with a conductive member (3); wherein The conductive member (3) is plugged into the banana socket (2).

3. A banana socket for connecting electronic and electrical equipment, characterized in that: include: A plurality of socket strip assemblies (4) comprising: a connecting strip (41), a threaded through hole (11) arranged on the top of the connecting strip (41), and two pairs of banana sockets (2) embedded in the connecting strip (41); wherein The threaded through hole (11) is located between the two pairs of banana sockets (2); and Adjacent connecting rows (41) are movably connected.

4. The banana plug for connecting electronic and electrical equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of each banana socket (2) is provided with a conductive member (3); wherein The conductive member (3) is plugged into the banana socket (2).

5. The banana plug for connecting electronic and electrical equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: At least one first dovetail groove (411) is provided on one side of the connecting row (41); The other side of the connecting row (41) is provided with at least one dovetail protrusion (412); wherein The first dovetail groove (411) and the dovetail protrusion (412) are arranged correspondingly; and The dovetail protrusion (412) of the connecting row (41) is suitable for being snapped into the first dovetail groove (411) of the adjacent connecting row (41).

6. The banana plug for connecting electronic and electrical equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: Second dovetail grooves (413) are provided on both sides of the connecting row (41); wherein The second dovetail groove (413) is adjacent to the first dovetail groove (411) and the dovetail protrusion (412); and A clamping member (5) is slidably connected in the second dovetail groove (413); wherein The clamping member (5) is suitable for being clamped in the second dovetail groove (413) of the adjacent connecting row (41).