Conversion socket convenient for folding pins

By designing a converter socket that allows for easy folding of the plugs, and utilizing a connecting shaft and protrusions to achieve plug flipping, combined with a fuse design, the safety issues caused by the fixed plugs in existing converter sockets are solved, achieving safe and efficient plug storage.

CN223651721UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09DONGGUAN CANYE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423250630.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing adapters have fixed prongs during use, making them prone to damage during storage and posing a safety risk.

Method used

A converter socket with easy-to-fold plug prongs was designed. By setting a flipping mechanism for the neutral and ground plug prongs, the plug prongs can be flipped and folded using a connecting shaft and a protrusion. Combined with a conductive integrated module and a voltage conversion module, a fuse is set on the plug storage part to improve safety.

Benefits of technology

It achieves safe folding and storage of the plug, improving the safety of the adapter and preventing damage from bumps and knocks.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a conversion socket convenient for folding pins, and belongs to the technical field of conversion sockets. The socket comprises a socket shell, the socket shell is provided with a USB interface and a Type-C interface, the socket shell is provided with a jack position cover plate slot position, the bottom surface of the socket shell is provided with a pin accommodating part, the pin accommodating part is provided with a null line pin, a ground wire pin and a live wire pin, and a connecting shaft is arranged between the null line pin and the live wire pin. And the middle part of the connecting shaft is provided with a bulge used for shifting the null line pin. According to the utility model, the fuse is arranged in the null line pin, the null line pin is installed in the socket housing through the installation block, the null line pin is turned over through the first round rod and the first cylinder, the ground line pin is turned over through the second cylinder and the second round rod, and when the null line pin and the live line pin are turned over, the ground line pin is turned out. The folded and overturned zero wire pin and the ground wire pin can be stored on the socket shell, so that the use safety of the socket shell is effectively improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of adapter socket technology, specifically an adapter socket with foldable prongs. Background Technology

[0002] A power adapter is a device that converts one type of power plug into another type of power outlet. It's a power conversion device that allows users to insert power plugs from different countries or regions and then adapt them to the local power outlet, enabling electrical appliances to function properly. This type of adapter is primarily designed to address the issue of inconsistent plug standards across different countries, making it convenient for international travelers to use their appliances in various countries. The working principle of a power adapter typically involves electromagnetic attraction and conductive connection. When a plug is inserted into the adapter, the conductive post inside the outlet contacts the conductive part of the plug, attracting the conductive plate inside the outlet, which then connects to the conductive copper plate. Current can then be transmitted through the conductive copper plate to the conductive part of the plug and then to the electrical appliance. When the plug is removed, the conductive plate is pulled back by a spring, disconnecting from the conductive copper plate and thus cutting off the current.

[0003] When using existing adapters, the prongs are in a fixed position. When storing them, the prongs cannot be folded, making them susceptible to damage from bumps and impacts, resulting in poor safety. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a converter socket with easy-to-fold plug pins. The neutral plug pin is equipped with a fuse inside. The neutral plug pin is flipped by a first round rod and a first round cylinder. The ground plug pin is flipped by a second round cylinder and a second round rod. When the neutral and live plug pins are flipped, the ground plug pin is flipped out.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model is a converter socket with easy-to-fold plug pins, including a socket shell, a USB interface and a Type-C interface on the socket shell, a socket hole cover groove on the socket shell, a plug pin storage part on the bottom surface of the socket shell, a neutral wire plug, a ground wire plug and a live wire plug installed on the plug pin storage part, a connecting shaft is provided between the neutral wire plug and the live wire plug, and a protrusion for the neutral wire plug to be toggled is provided in the middle of the connecting shaft.

[0007] Furthermore, the plug storage section has three slots for storing the plugs.

[0008] Furthermore, the protruding end is rounded.

[0009] Furthermore, there is an electrical connection between the protrusion, the connecting shaft, the neutral wire pin, and the live wire pin.

[0010] Furthermore, the socket housing is equipped with a conductive integrated module and a voltage conversion module. The conductive integrated module includes a conductive frame, which is provided with a fuse mounting position, a neutral wire pin contact, and a live wire pin contact. The neutral wire pin is connected to the conductive integrated module.

[0011] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] This utility model has a fuse inside the neutral wire plug. The neutral wire plug is installed inside the socket shell through a mounting block. The neutral wire plug is flipped by a first round rod and a first round cylinder, and the ground wire plug is flipped by a second round cylinder and a second round rod. When the neutral and live wires are flipped, the ground wire plug is flipped out. The folded and flipped neutral and ground wire plugs can be stored on the socket shell, effectively improving the safety of the socket shell.

[0013] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the adapter socket;

[0015] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the adapter socket with its prongs partially open;

[0016] Figure 3 This diagram shows the connection between the conductive integrated module of the adapter socket and the neutral, live, and ground pins.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Socket housing; 2. USB interface; 3. Type-C interface; 4. Socket cover groove; 5. Plug pin storage section; 6. Neutral pin; 7. Ground pin; 8. Live pin; 9. Connecting shaft; 10. Protrusion; 106. Conductive frame; 107. Fuse. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] Please see Figure 1-3This utility model provides a technical solution: a converter socket with foldable plug pins, including a socket housing 1, on which a USB interface 2 and a Type-C interface 3 are provided. The socket housing 1 has a socket cover groove 4 for installing sockets of different national standards according to the requirements of different manufacturers. The bottom surface of the socket housing 1 is provided with a plug pin storage part 5, on which a neutral wire plug pin 6, a ground wire plug pin 7 and a live wire plug pin 8 are installed. A connecting shaft 9 is provided between the neutral wire plug pin 6 and the live wire plug pin 8, which allows the neutral wire plug pin 6 and the live wire plug pin 8 to be flipped. A protrusion 10 for the neutral wire plug pin 6 to be tossed is provided in the middle of the connecting shaft 9.

[0020] The plug storage section 5 has three slots for plug storage. The end of the protrusion 10 is arc-shaped. The protrusion 10, the connecting shaft 9, the neutral plug 6 and the live plug 8 are electrically connected. The socket housing 1 is equipped with a conductive integrated module and a voltage conversion module. The conductive integrated module includes a conductive frame 106, which is provided with a fuse mounting position, a neutral plug contact and a live plug contact. The neutral plug 6 is connected to the conductive integrated module. The neutral plug 6 is provided with a fuse mounting position 601. A fuse 107 is installed inside the fuse mounting position 601. One end of the fuse mounting position 601 is electrically connected to the live plug contact. The conductive integrated module and the voltage conversion module are existing technologies and can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art. They will not be described in detail here.

[0021] When using a converter socket to fold the pins, the neutral pin 6 and the live pin 8 are mounted on the socket housing 1. By turning the protrusion 10, the neutral pin 6 is flipped on the socket housing 1 via the connecting shaft 9, so that the neutral pin 6 and the live pin 8 are flipped on the socket housing 1, thereby folding the neutral pin 6 and the live pin 7.

[0022] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A converter socket with easily foldable prongs, comprising a socket housing (1), characterized in that: The socket housing (1) is provided with a USB interface (2) and a Type-C interface (3). The socket housing (1) has a socket cover slot (4). The bottom surface of the socket housing (1) is provided with a plug storage part (5). The plug storage part (5) is equipped with a neutral wire plug (6), a ground wire plug (7) and a live wire plug (8). A connecting shaft (9) is provided between the neutral wire plug (6) and the live wire plug (8). A protrusion (10) for the neutral wire plug (6) to be moved is provided in the middle of the connecting shaft (9).

2. The adapter socket with foldable prongs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pin storage part (5) has three slots for storing pins.

3. A converter socket with easily foldable prongs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the protrusion (10) is arc-shaped.

4. A converter socket with easily foldable prongs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protrusion (10), connecting shaft (9), neutral wire pin (6) and live wire pin (8) are electrically connected.

5. A converter socket with easily foldable prongs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The socket housing (1) is provided with a conductive integrated module and a voltage conversion module. The conductive integrated module includes a conductive frame (106). The conductive frame (106) is provided with a fuse mounting position, a neutral wire pin contact position and a live wire pin contact position. A fuse (107) is installed in the fuse mounting position. One end of the fuse mounting position is electrically connected to the live wire pin contact position.