Novel outdoor intelligent socket

By designing a snap-fit ​​fastener and a waterproof housing in the smart socket, the problems of wire detachment and waterproofing are solved, achieving a stable connection and waterproof effect for the wires.

CN223487390UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28SHENZHEN KAIGMA ELECTRIC APPLIANCE IND CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422820685.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-16
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The wiring in existing smart sockets is prone to coming loose during use and lacks waterproofing.

Method used

A new outdoor smart socket is designed. By setting mounting holes and fixings on one side wall of the shell, a fixing block is provided at one end of the clamping part close to the fixing. The top and bottom of the fixing block are respectively accommodated in the first and second fixings to form a snap-fit ​​structure, which ensures that the wire is firmly connected to the PCB circuit board, and achieves a waterproof effect through the snap-fit ​​design of the front shell and the bottom shell.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the wires from coming off under external force, increases the lifespan of the socket, and is waterproof.

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Abstract

A front shell and a bottom shell of the novel outdoor intelligent socket are buckled to form a shell, a PCB is arranged in the shell, a wire rod is provided with a clamping part, a mounting hole is formed in the side wall of one side of the shell, a fixing piece is arranged at the position, located at the mounting hole, of the inner wall of the shell, and a fixing block assembled in the fixing piece is arranged at the end, close to the fixing piece, of the clamping part. A circle of clamping groove is annularly formed in the side, close to the fixing block, of the clamping part, the mounting holes comprise the first mounting hole located in the side wall of the front shell and the second mounting hole located in the side wall of the bottom shell, and the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are correspondingly buckled in the clamping groove; the fixing pieces comprise the first fixing piece located at the position, close to the first mounting hole, of the inner wall of the front shell and the second fixing piece located at the position, close to the second mounting hole, of the inner wall of the bottom shell, the top of the fixing block is contained in the first fixing piece, and the bottom of the fixing block is contained in the second fixing piece. And the intelligent socket cannot be separated from the PCB or fall off from the intelligent socket.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of socket technology, specifically a novel outdoor smart socket. Background Technology

[0002] Power sockets are a common electrical device used in daily life. With the development of technology, smart power sockets have become mainstream and are widely used in various indoor and outdoor scenarios. However, the wires in existing power sockets are prone to coming loose from the smart sockets during use, and existing smart sockets do not have waterproof functions. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to address the issue that the wires in existing smart sockets are prone to coming loose from the outdoor smart socket during use, and to provide a new type of outdoor smart socket.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A novel outdoor smart socket is provided, comprising a front shell, a PCB circuit board, a bottom shell, and a wire electrically connected to the PCB circuit board. The front shell and the bottom shell are snapped together to form a housing. The PCB circuit board is disposed within the housing. The wire has a clamping portion. A mounting hole for mounting the clamping portion is provided on one side wall of the housing. A fixing member for fixing the clamping portion is provided on the inner wall of the housing at the location of the mounting hole. A fixing block fitted within the fixing member is provided at one end of the clamping portion near the fixing block. A ring of material adapted to the mounting hole is provided around the side of the clamping portion near the fixing block. The clamping groove includes a first semi-circular mounting hole on the side wall of the front shell and a second semi-circular mounting hole on the side wall of the bottom shell, which is corresponding to the first mounting hole. The first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are respectively engaged in the clamping groove. The fixing member includes a first fixing member located on the inner wall of the front shell near the first mounting hole and a second fixing member located on the inner wall of the bottom shell near the second mounting hole, which is corresponding to the first fixing member. The top of the fixing block is accommodated in the first fixing member, and the bottom of the fixing block is accommodated in the second fixing member.

[0006] Furthermore, the bottom shell is open on the side away from the second mounting hole, and the side wall of the front shell away from the first mounting hole extends and snaps onto the open end of the bottom shell on the side away from the second mounting hole. A groove is provided around the bottom of the four sides of the front shell, and a fixing wall adapted to the groove is provided on the bottom shell. The front shell and the bottom shell are detachably snapped together through the cooperation of the groove and the fixing wall.

[0007] Further, the first fixing member includes a first side plate parallel to the front shell sidewall. On the side of the first side plate opposite to the front shell sidewall, a second side plate is provided on each side, connecting the first side plate and the front shell sidewall. A receiving space for accommodating the top of the fixing block is formed between the first side plate, the two second side plates, and the front shell sidewall. The second fixing member includes a third side plate parallel to the bottom shell sidewall and corresponding to the first side plate. On the side of the third side plate opposite to the bottom shell sidewall, a fourth side plate is provided on each side, connecting the third side plate and the bottom shell sidewall. A receiving space for accommodating the bottom of the fixing block is formed between the third side plate, the two fourth side plates, and the bottom shell sidewall.

[0008] Furthermore, the clamping part has a bowl-shaped curved part at one end near the fixing member, and the fixing block is disposed on the curved part along the width direction of the clamping part.

[0009] Furthermore, on the side of the first side plate opposite to the front shell sidewall, two first clamping blocks for clamping the top of the fixing block are provided from top to bottom, and a first inclined block adapted to the bending part is provided between the two first clamping blocks; on the side of the third side plate opposite to the bottom shell sidewall, two second clamping blocks for clamping the bottom of the fixing block are provided from top to bottom, and a second inclined block adapted to the bending part is provided between the two second clamping blocks.

[0010] Furthermore, the top of the first side plate is provided with a first, semi-circular clearance hole for avoiding wires, and the top of the second side plate is provided with a second, semi-circular clearance hole corresponding to the first clearance hole.

[0011] Furthermore, a hardware bracket is provided at the bottom of the PCB circuit board. A three-hole plug is provided on the hardware bracket opposite to the side wall of the front shell away from the first mounting hole. A socket corresponding to the three-hole plug is provided on the side wall of the front shell away from the first mounting hole. A dust baffle is snapped onto the outside of the side wall of the front shell away from the first mounting hole. A card block that can be inserted into the socket and a card strip that is snapped onto the side wall of the front shell away from the first mounting hole are provided on the side of the dust baffle opposite to the side wall of the front shell away from the first mounting hole. A card hole that matches the card strip is provided on the side wall of the front shell away from the first mounting hole. A buckle that can snap onto the card hole is provided on the card strip.

[0012] Furthermore, the clamping part is also provided with a handle.

[0013] The novel outdoor smart socket provided in the above embodiments of this utility model has a front shell and a bottom shell that snap together to form a housing. A PCB circuit board is disposed in the housing, and the wires are provided with a clamping part. A mounting hole for mounting the clamping part is provided on one side wall of the housing. A fixing member for fixing the clamping part is provided on the inner wall of the housing at the position of the mounting hole. A fixing block is provided at one end of the clamping part near the fixing member and assembled in the fixing member. A clamping groove that matches the mounting hole is provided around the side of the clamping part near the fixing block. The mounting hole includes a semi-circular first mounting hole located on the side wall of the front shell and a semi-circular second mounting hole located on the side wall of the bottom shell and corresponding to the first mounting hole. The first and second mounting holes are respectively snapped into the clamping grooves. The fixing components include a first fixing component located on the inner wall of the front shell near the first mounting hole and a second fixing component located on the inner wall of the bottom shell near the second mounting hole and corresponding to the first fixing component. The top of the fixing block is accommodated in the first fixing component, and the bottom of the fixing block is accommodated in the second fixing component. In this way, even if the wire is pulled by external force during use, it will not easily separate from the PCB circuit board, and thus will not easily fall off the outdoor smart socket, solving the technical problem that the wire in the existing smart socket is easy to fall off during use. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the novel outdoor smart socket provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is another structural schematic diagram of the novel outdoor smart socket provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a partially exploded view of the novel outdoor smart socket provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 5 This is another partially exploded schematic diagram of the novel outdoor smart socket provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the novel outdoor smart socket provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0023] Figure 9 This is another overall schematic diagram of the novel outdoor smart socket provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the front shell of the novel outdoor smart socket provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Enlarged view of point D;

[0026] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping part of the novel outdoor smart socket provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Please refer to the above as well. Figures 1 to 12This utility model provides a novel outdoor smart socket, comprising a front shell 10, a PCB circuit board 20, a bottom shell 30, and wires electrically connected to the PCB circuit board. The front shell 10 and the bottom shell 30 are snapped together to form a housing. The PCB circuit board 20 is disposed in the housing. The wires are provided with a clamping part 40. A mounting hole for mounting the clamping part 40 is provided on one side wall of the housing. A fixing member for fixing the clamping part 40 is provided on the inner wall of the housing at the position of the mounting hole. The clamping part 40 is close to the fixing member. One end of the component is provided with a fixing block 401 fitted into the fixing component 60. The clamping part 40 has a clamping groove 402 circumferentially arranged near the fixing block 401, which is adapted to the mounting hole. The mounting hole includes a semi-circular first mounting hole 501 located on the side wall of the front shell 10 and a semi-circular second mounting hole 502 located on the side wall of the bottom shell 30 and corresponding to the first mounting hole 501. Thus, the first mounting hole 501 and the second mounting hole 502 fit together to form a circular mounting hole, so as to engage the clamping groove 41. 2. The first mounting hole 501 and the second mounting hole 502 are respectively engaged in the clamping groove 412. The fixing member includes a first fixing member 601 located on the inner wall of the front shell 10 near the first mounting hole 501 and a second fixing member 602 located on the inner wall of the bottom shell 20 near the second mounting hole 602 and corresponding to the first fixing member 601. The top of the fixing block 401 is accommodated in the first fixing member 601, and the bottom of the fixing block 411 is accommodated in the second fixing member 602. Thus, due to The first mounting hole 501 and the second mounting hole 502 are respectively snapped into the clamping groove 412. At the same time, the top of the fixing block 401 is accommodated in the first fixing member 601, and the bottom of the fixing block 411 is accommodated in the second fixing member 602. In this way, even if the wire is pulled by external force during use, it will not easily separate from the PCB circuit board 30, and thus will not easily fall off the smart socket, solving the technical problem that the wire in the existing smart socket is easy to fall off during use.

[0029] In this embodiment, the bottom shell 30 is open on the side away from the second mounting hole 502. The side wall of the front shell 10 away from the first mounting hole 501 extends and snaps onto the open end of the bottom shell 30 away from the second mounting hole. A groove 101 is provided around the bottom of the four side walls of the front shell 10. The bottom shell 30 is provided with a fixing wall 301 that matches the groove 101. The front shell 10 and the bottom shell 30 are detachably snapped together through the cooperation of the groove 101 and the fixing wall 301, thereby achieving waterproofing and improving the service life of the product.

[0030] In this embodiment, the first fixing member 601 includes a first side plate 6011 parallel to the side wall of the front shell 10. Two second side plates 6012 are respectively provided on both sides of the first side plate 6011 opposite to the side wall of the front shell 10, connecting the first side plate 6011 and the side wall of the front shell 10. A receiving space for accommodating the top of the fixing block 601 is formed between the first side plate 6011, the two second side plates 6012, and the side wall of the front shell 10. The second fixing member 602 includes a third side plate 6021 parallel to the side wall of the bottom shell 20 and corresponding to the first side plate 6011. One side plate 6021 is opposite to the side wall of the bottom shell 20. A fourth side plate 6022, corresponding to the second side plate 6012, is provided on each side, connecting the third side plate 6021 and the side wall of the bottom shell 20. A receiving space for accommodating the bottom of the fixing block 401 is formed between the third side plate 6021, the two fourth side plates 6022, and the side wall of the bottom shell 30. In this way, the top of the fixing block 401 is accommodated in the first fixing member 601, and the bottom of the fixing block 401 is accommodated in the second fixing member 602. Thus, even if the wire is pulled by external force during use, it will not easily separate from the PCB circuit board 30, and therefore will not easily fall off the outdoor smart socket.

[0031] In this embodiment, the clamping part 40 is provided with a bowl-shaped curved part 403 at one end near the fixing member, and the fixing block 401 is disposed on the curved part 403 along the width direction of the clamping part 40, so as to facilitate the insertion of the fixing block 401 into the fixing member or the removal of the fixing block 401 from the fixing member, thereby facilitating quick assembly.

[0032] In this embodiment, on the side of the first side plate 6011 opposite to the side wall of the front shell 10, two first clamping blocks 6013 are provided from top to bottom for clamping the top of the fixing block 401. A first inclined block 6014 adapted to the bent portion 403 is also provided between the two first clamping blocks 6013. On the side of the third side plate 6021 opposite to the side wall of the bottom shell 30, two second clamping blocks 6023 are provided from top to bottom for clamping the bottom of the fixing block 401. A second inclined block 6024 adapted to the bent portion 403 is also provided between the two second clamping blocks 6023. The first clamping blocks 6013 and the second clamping blocks 6023 serve to clamp and fix the fixing block 401. The first inclined block 6014 and the second inclined block 6024 serve to slide, so that the bent portion 403 can slide along the first inclined block 6014 and the second inclined block 6024, so that the fixing block 401 can be assembled in the fixing member.

[0033] In this embodiment, the top of the first side plate 6011 is provided with a semi-circular first clearance hole 6015 for avoiding wires, and the top of the second side plate 6021 is provided with a semi-circular second clearance hole 6025 corresponding to the first clearance hole 6015, so as to facilitate the wires to pass through and be electrically connected to the PCB board 20.

[0034] In this embodiment, a hardware bracket 70 is also provided at the bottom of the PCB circuit board 20. A three-hole plug 701 is provided on the hardware bracket 70 opposite to the side wall of the front housing 10 away from the first mounting hole 501. A socket 102 corresponding to the three-hole plug 701 is provided on the side wall of the front housing 10 away from the first mounting hole 501. A dust baffle 80 is snapped onto the outside of the side wall of the front housing 10 away from the first mounting hole 501. A locking block 801 that can be inserted into the socket 102 is provided on the side of the dust baffle 80 opposite to the side wall of the front housing 10 away from the first mounting hole 501. A snap-fit ​​clip 802 is attached to the side wall of the front housing 10 away from the first mounting hole 501. The side wall of the front housing 10 away from the first mounting hole 501 has a snap hole 103 that is adapted to the snap-fit ​​clip 802. The snap-fit ​​clip 802 has a snap-fit ​​clip 803 that can snap onto the snap hole 103. The dust cover 80 serves to block dust. When the outdoor smart socket is not in use, the dust cover 80 is snapped onto the side wall of the front housing 10 away from the first mounting hole 501 through the cooperation of the plug hole 102 and the snap-fit ​​clip 801. When the outdoor smart socket needs to be used, the dust cover 80 can be opened.

[0035] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the three-hole plug 701 is provided with a grounding pin 7011, a neutral pin 7012, and a live pin 7013.

[0036] In this embodiment, the clamping part 401 is also provided with a handle 405, which facilitates the assembly of the fixing block 401 into the fixing member.

[0037] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the clamping part 401 is provided with a plurality of spaced weight-reducing holes 404 along its length direction, which reduces the weight of the clamping part 401 and facilitates installation.

[0038] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the PCB circuit board 20 is also provided with a button 90, and the front cover 10 is provided with a clearance through hole 104 for avoiding the button 90.

[0039] The novel outdoor smart socket provided in the above embodiments of this utility model has a front shell and a bottom shell that snap together to form a housing. A PCB circuit board is disposed in the housing. A clamping part is provided for the wire. A mounting hole for mounting the clamping part is provided on one side wall of the housing. A fixing member for fixing the clamping part is provided on the inner wall of the housing at the position of the mounting hole. A fixing block is provided at one end of the clamping part near the fixing member and assembled in the fixing member. A clamping groove that matches the mounting hole is provided around the side of the clamping part near the fixing block. The mounting hole includes a semi-circular first mounting hole located on the side wall of the front shell and a semi-circular second mounting hole located on the side wall of the bottom shell and corresponding to the first mounting hole. The first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are respectively snapped into the clamping groove. The fixing component includes a first fixing component located on the inner wall of the front shell near the first mounting hole and a second fixing component located on the inner wall of the bottom shell near the second mounting hole and corresponding to the first fixing component. The top of the fixing block is accommodated in the first fixing component and the bottom of the fixing block is accommodated in the second fixing component. In this way, even if the wire is pulled by external force during use, it will not easily separate from the PCB circuit board and will not easily fall off the smart socket, thus solving the technical problem that the wire in the existing smart socket is easy to fall off during use.

[0040] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A novel outdoor smart socket, characterized in that, The device includes a front shell, a PCB circuit board, a bottom shell, and wires electrically connected to the PCB circuit board. The front shell and the bottom shell are snapped together to form a housing. The PCB circuit board is disposed within the housing. The wires are provided with a clamping part. A mounting hole for mounting the clamping part is provided on one side wall of the housing. A fixing member for fixing the clamping part is provided on the inner wall of the housing at the position of the mounting hole. A fixing block fitted into the fixing member is provided at one end of the clamping part near the fixing block. A clamping groove that fits the mounting hole is provided around the side of the clamping part near the fixing block. The mounting holes include a first semi-circular mounting hole on the side wall of the front shell and a second semi-circular mounting hole on the side wall of the bottom shell, which is corresponding to the first mounting hole. The first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are respectively engaged in the clamping groove. The fixing members include a first fixing member located on the inner wall of the front shell near the first mounting hole and a second fixing member located on the inner wall of the bottom shell near the second mounting hole, which is corresponding to the first fixing member. The top of the fixing block is accommodated in the first fixing member, and the bottom of the fixing block is accommodated in the second fixing member.

2. The novel outdoor smart socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom shell is open on the side away from the second mounting hole. The side wall of the front shell, away from the first mounting hole, extends and snaps onto the open end of the bottom shell on the side away from the second mounting hole. A groove is provided around the bottom of the four sides of the front shell. The bottom shell is provided with a fixing wall that matches the groove. The front shell and the bottom shell are detachably snapped together by the cooperation of the groove and the fixing wall.

3. A novel outdoor smart socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first fixing member includes a first side plate parallel to the front shell sidewall. On the side of the first side plate opposite to the front shell sidewall, a second side plate is provided on each side, connecting the first side plate and the front shell sidewall. A receiving space for accommodating the top of the fixing block is formed between the first side plate, the two second side plates, and the front shell sidewall. The second fixing member includes a third side plate parallel to the bottom shell sidewall and corresponding to the first side plate. On the side of the third side plate opposite to the bottom shell sidewall, a fourth side plate is provided on each side, connecting the third side plate and the bottom shell sidewall. A receiving space for accommodating the bottom of the fixing block is formed between the third side plate, the two fourth side plates, and the bottom shell sidewall.

4. A novel outdoor smart socket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping part has a bowl-shaped curved part at one end near the fixing member, and the fixing block is disposed on the curved part along the width direction of the clamping part.

5. A novel outdoor smart socket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first side plate is provided with two first clamping blocks for clamping the top of the fixing block from top to bottom on the side opposite to the front shell side wall, and a first inclined block adapted to the bending part is also provided between the two first clamping blocks. The third side plate is provided with two second clamping blocks for clamping the bottom of the fixing block from top to bottom on the side opposite to the bottom shell side wall. A second inclined block adapted to the bending part is also provided between the two second clamping blocks.

6. A novel outdoor smart socket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top of the first side plate is provided with a first, semi-circular clearance hole for avoiding wires, and the top of the second side plate is provided with a second, semi-circular clearance hole corresponding to the first clearance hole.

7. A novel outdoor smart socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the PCB circuit board is also provided with a hardware bracket. The hardware bracket is provided with a three-hole plug on the side wall of the front shell away from the first mounting hole. The side wall of the front shell away from the first mounting hole is provided with a socket corresponding to the three-hole plug. A dust baffle is snapped on the outside of the side wall of the front shell away from the first mounting hole. The side of the dust baffle opposite to the side wall of the front shell away from the first mounting hole is provided with a card block that can be inserted into the socket and a card strip that is snapped on the side wall of the front shell away from the first mounting hole. The side wall of the front shell away from the first mounting hole is provided with a card hole that matches the card strip. The card strip is provided with a buckle that can snap on the card hole.

8. A novel outdoor smart socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping part is also equipped with a handle.