Track power strip adapter

Abstract

The utility model relates to a track power strip adapter which comprises an upper cover, a bottom shell, a bolt protection plate and a locking mechanism. The bottom shell is rotatably matched with the bolt protection plate, the bottom shell is provided with a connecting hook and a connecting long groove, an unhooking opening is formed in one end of the long groove, the locking mechanism comprises a screw and a nut, and a through hole, a nut step, a hexagonal groove and a locking groove are formed in the corresponding positions of the bottom shell. One end of the screw is provided with a cylindrical section and a threaded section, the end of the threaded section is provided with a hexagonal hole, the upper cover is provided with an embedding groove and an unlocking hole, and the unlocking hole is provided with a sleeve. The adapter can be effectively prevented from being randomly disassembled in public places through the locking mechanism, and can be prevented from being randomly disassembled by children at home. Safety is guaranteed, the service life is prolonged, the structure is simple and reliable, installation and operation are convenient, and rotary connection between the bottom shell and the bolt protection plate can still be kept during locking; when dismounting is needed, a special hexagon wrench rotates anticlockwise through the unlocking hole for unlocking; the method is suitable for various scenes and has a good application prospect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of power strip adapter technology, specifically to a track power strip adapter. Background Technology

[0002] In today's society, the convenience and safety of power distribution and electrical connections are crucial in various settings. Power strips, as a commonly used power transfer device, have extremely wide applications. With the continuous evolution of modern architectural and interior design concepts, higher demands are being placed on the installation flexibility and safety of power strips.

[0003] Rail-mounted power distribution systems are gradually emerging and being widely used, and rail-mounted power strip adapters have become key components for enabling flexible installation and use of power strips on rails. Existing rail-mounted power strip adapters typically consist of a top cover, a bottom shell, and a pin guard plate. The bottom shell and pin guard plate often use a rotating fit. The bottom shell has a connecting hook and a connecting slot, allowing for relative rotation and connection. Disassembly is possible when the connecting hook is aligned with the release opening on one side of the connecting slot. This connection method provides a degree of ease of installation.

[0004] However, existing track-mounted power strip adapters exhibit significant shortcomings in public places such as public office areas, commercial spaces, schools, and libraries. Due to the lack of an effective locking mechanism, the connection between the base and the plug guard is unstable, allowing anyone to easily disassemble the adapter. This not only leads to frequent disassembly and installation, significantly shortening its lifespan and increasing maintenance costs and replacement frequency, but also poses a risk of electrical safety accidents due to improper disassembly and installation by non-professionals, such as electric shock hazards and fire hazards caused by short circuits.

[0005] Furthermore, existing locking solutions are often complex in structure and expensive, making them unsuitable for large-scale promotion and application. Moreover, once locked, the pin guard plate and the bottom shell can no longer rotate relative to each other. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a track power strip adapter that can effectively prevent unauthorized disassembly in public places, ensuring safety and equipment lifespan, while also possessing advantages such as simple structure and low cost. This application is based on this background and designs a track power strip adapter with a unique locking mechanism. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a track power strip adapter.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a track power strip adapter, including a top cover, a bottom shell, and a pin guard plate. The bottom shell and the pin guard plate are rotatably fitted. The bottom shell is provided with a connecting hook and a connecting groove for connecting with the connecting hook. One end of the connecting groove is provided with a hook release opening. It also includes a locking mechanism, which includes a screw and a nut. The outer wall of the connecting groove of the bottom shell is provided with a through hole for the screw to extend into. The outer wall of the connecting groove is provided with a nut step. The nut step is provided with a hexagonal groove for embedding the nut. The bottom shell on one side of the connecting hook is provided with a locking groove, which is located on the side of the hook release opening. After the screw and nut are threadedly connected, the screw can extend into the locking groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the screw is composed of a cylindrical section at one end of the locking groove and a threaded section connected to the cylindrical section, and the end of the threaded section is provided with a hexagonal hole.

[0009] Furthermore, the thickness of the nut is 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the depth of the hexagonal groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the inner wall of the upper cover is provided with a fitting groove that engages with the nut step, and the outer wall of the fitting groove has an unlocking hole corresponding to the through hole.

[0011] Furthermore, the unlocking hole has a sleeve protruding inward and fitted onto the screw head. After the upper cover and the bottom shell are connected, the sleeve can be pressed tightly onto the embedded nut.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. Enhanced Safety: The locking mechanism effectively prevents power strip adapters from being arbitrarily disassembled in public places. This avoids the risk of electric shock and serious electrical safety accidents such as fires caused by short circuits due to unauthorized operation, ensuring electrical safety in public environments and reducing the probability of accidents.

[0014] 2. Extended Service Life: The locking mechanism consisting of a screw and nut securely locks the bottom shell and the plug guard plate, reducing wear and damage caused by unnecessary disassembly, collisions, and relative displacement under external forces. This effectively maintains the integrity of the internal structure and connection stability of the power strip adapter, thus significantly extending the overall service life of the device, reducing the frequency of equipment replacement, and minimizing resource waste and operating costs.

[0015] 3. Simple and reliable structure: The locking mechanism uses a combination of screw and nut, which has a simple and clear structural design that is easy to understand and manufacture. Compared with other complex locking solutions, it does not require too many complex parts and precision assembly processes, reducing the difficulty and cost of production and manufacturing. At the same time, it has high reliability in actual use, is not prone to failure or malfunction, and is easy to maintain and repair.

[0016] 4. Convenient Installation and Operation: Despite the addition of a locking mechanism, during normal installation and use, when it is necessary to install the power strip adapter or, under authorized conditions, disassemble it, simply operating the screw and nut is sufficient to lock and unlock the bottom shell and plug guard. This does not significantly interfere with the original rotational fit of the bottom shell and plug guard, or the connection method of the connecting hook and connecting slot, maintaining the convenience and efficiency of the overall installation and operation process and improving the user experience.

[0017] 5. Adaptable to Multiple Scenarios: Whether in public places with frequent personnel flow and complex usage environments, or in special locations such as industrial production and scientific research experiments where high safety and stability are required, this track-mounted power strip adapter can adapt well and perform its function effectively. Its strong versatility allows for wide application in various fields and industries, possessing broad market prospects and application value. Furthermore, the design of this application, while ensuring secure locking, maximizes the flexibility of the power strip adapter, enabling it to adapt to different installation angles and usage scenarios. For example, adjusting the direction of the power strip on the track does not require unlocking the entire locking mechanism; it can be achieved simply by rotating the pin guard plate, greatly improving ease of use and practicality, and expanding the product's application range in various complex environments.

[0018] In addition to the objectives, features and advantages described above, this utility model has other objectives, features and advantages.

[0019] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 Exploded view of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the bottom shell and the pin guard plate.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the screw structure.

[0024] Figure 5 Diagram of the top cover.

[0025] Figure 1-5 In the middle: 1. Top cover; 2. Bottom shell; 3. Pin guard plate; 4. Connecting hook; 5. Connecting long groove; 6. Unhooking opening; 7. Screw; 8. Nut; 9. Through hole; 10. Nut step; 11. Hexagonal groove; 12. Locking groove; 13. Cylindrical section; 14. Threaded section; 15. Hexagonal hole; 16. Fitting groove; 17. Unlocking hole; 18. Sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0028] This utility model provides a track power strip adapter.

[0029] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 1-5 The rail power strip adapter includes a top cover 1, a bottom shell 2, and a pin guard plate 3. The bottom shell and the pin guard plate are rotatably fitted. The bottom shell is provided with a connecting hook 4 and a connecting groove 5 for connecting with the connecting hook 4. One end of the connecting groove 5 is provided with a hook release opening 6. The adapter also includes a locking mechanism, which includes a screw 7 and a nut 8. The outer wall of the connecting groove of the bottom shell is provided with a through hole 9 for the screw to extend into. The outer wall of the connecting groove is provided with a nut step 10. The nut step 10 is provided with a hexagonal groove 11 for inserting the nut. The bottom shell on one side of the connecting hook is provided with a locking groove 12. The locking groove is located on the side of the hook release opening. After the screw and nut are threadedly connected, the screw can extend into the locking groove.

[0030] In the above technical solution, the locking mechanism (screw and nut) effectively secures the bottom shell and the plug guard. When the screw and nut are threaded together and extend into the locking groove, relative displacement or separation between the bottom shell and the plug guard is prevented under unexpected circumstances. This ensures the overall structural stability of the power strip adapter, maintaining reliable electrical connections in various operating environments. It also reduces safety hazards such as poor contact and electrical sparks caused by loose connections, guaranteeing the normal power supply and safe operation of electrical equipment.

[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, at this point, the connecting hook is located at the disengagement opening, and the bottom shell and the pin guard plate are in a detachable state. When the pin guard plate rotates counterclockwise to allow the connecting hook to pass the screw, the connecting hook can then rotate along the connecting groove, but cannot pass the screw to enter the disengagement opening. This achieves a locking relationship between the two while maintaining the rotational connection between the bottom shell and the pin guard plate. This design, while ensuring safe locking, maximizes the flexibility of the power strip adapter, allowing it to adapt to different installation angles and usage scenarios. For example, when adjusting the direction of the power strip on the track, it is not necessary to unlock the entire locking mechanism; it can be done simply by rotating the pin guard plate, greatly improving ease of use and practicality, and expanding the product's application range in various complex environments.

[0032] Specifically, the screw is composed of a cylindrical section 13 located at one end of the locking groove and a threaded section 14 connected to the cylindrical section, and the end of the threaded section is provided with a hexagonal hole 15.

[0033] In this embodiment, the hexagonal hole at the end of the threaded section facilitates the tightening and loosening of the screw. Users can insert a suitable hexagonal tool into the hole for operation. Compared to other complex operating methods, this design makes adjusting the locking mechanism more convenient and quick. Even in narrow or inconvenient operating environments, the connection and separation of the screw and nut can be easily achieved, improving installation and maintenance efficiency and reducing operational difficulty and labor intensity.

[0034] Specifically, the thickness of the nut is 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the depth of the hexagonal groove.

[0035] In this embodiment, the height of the nut is 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the depth of the hexagonal groove. This proportional design ensures that the nut is well fitted and positioned within the hexagonal groove.

[0036] Specifically, the inner wall of the upper cover is provided with a fitting groove 16 that fits into the nut step, and the outer wall of the fitting groove 16 has an unlocking hole 17 corresponding to the through hole.

[0037] In this embodiment, the unlocking hole on the outer wall of the fitting groove corresponds to the through hole on the bottom shell, providing a direct channel for the operation of the locking mechanism. When it is necessary to unlock or adjust the locking mechanism, the user does not need to disassemble the entire top cover or perform other complex operations; they can simply operate the screw and nut through the unlocking hole, greatly simplifying the maintenance process and operating steps.

[0038] Specifically, the unlocking hole has a sleeve 18 protruding inward and fitted onto the screw head. After the upper cover and the bottom shell are connected, the sleeve can be pressed tightly onto the embedded nut.

[0039] In this embodiment, a sleeve with an inwardly protruding unlocking hole is fitted onto the screw head and presses against the embedded nut, forming a multi-layered locking and anti-loosening mechanism. The sleeve provides additional clamping and fixing between the screw head and the nut, effectively preventing connection failure due to thread loosening during vibration, impact, or long-term use. Even in harsh external environments or under significant external interference, this design ensures the locking mechanism maintains a stable and reliable locking state, further improving the safety and reliability of the power strip adapter and reducing the possibility of electrical safety accidents caused by locking failure.

[0040] Attention all technical personnel: Although this utility model has been described according to the specific embodiments above, the concept of this utility model is not limited to this utility model. Any modification that utilizes the concept of this utility model will be included within the scope of protection of this patent right.

Claims

1. A track power strip adapter, comprising a top cover, a bottom shell, and a pin guard plate, wherein the bottom shell and the pin guard plate are rotatably fitted, the bottom shell is provided with a connecting hook, and the bottom shell is provided with a connecting groove for connecting with the connecting hook, one end of the connecting groove being provided with a hook release opening, characterized in that: It also includes a locking mechanism, which includes a screw and a nut. The outer wall of the connecting groove of the bottom shell is provided with a through hole for the screw to extend into. The outer wall of the connecting groove is provided with a nut step. The nut step is provided with a hexagonal groove for inserting the nut. The bottom shell on one side of the connecting hook is provided with a locking groove. The locking groove is located on the side of the hook release opening. After the screw and nut are threadedly connected, they can extend into the locking groove.

2. The track power strip adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The screw consists of a cylindrical section at one end of the locking groove and a threaded section connected to the cylindrical section, and the end of the threaded section is provided with a hexagonal hole.

3. The track power strip adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thickness of the nut is 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the depth of the hexagonal groove.

4. The track power strip adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the top cover is provided with a fitting groove that fits into the nut step, and the outer wall of the fitting groove has an unlocking hole corresponding to the through hole.

5. The track power strip adapter according to claim 4, characterized in that: The unlocking hole protrudes inward with a sleeve fitted on the head of the screw. After the upper cover and the bottom shell are connected, the sleeve can be pressed tightly onto the embedded nut.

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