Waterproof structure of socket

By designing an automatically resetting waterproof cover and plug guide plate structure in the socket, the problems of poor waterproof performance and inconvenience of use of the socket are solved, achieving waterproof effect and convenient connection in multiple states.

CN223757760UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-02HANGZHOU XIANGHE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423309576.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2026-01-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-31

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Technical Problem

Existing sockets are not waterproof and inconvenient to use, and the top cover needs to be manually opened, which affects the efficiency of electrical connection.

Method used

A waterproof structure was designed, comprising a housing, a socket body, a waterproof cover, a plug guide plate, a reset assembly, and a waterproof sheet. The waterproof cover can automatically reset, and the plug guide plate guides the plug connection, ensuring waterproofness and convenience.

Benefits of technology

It achieves waterproof performance in multiple states, enhances the waterproofing effectiveness and connection convenience of the socket, and improves the stability of the structure and the smoothness of operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a waterproof structure of a socket, and aims to provide the waterproof structure of the socket, which can improve the use convenience of the socket and improve the waterproofness. The device comprises a shell; the socket body is arranged on the inner side of the shell, and the shell is connected with the socket body; the waterproof cover is arranged on the outer side of the shell and wraps the shell; the waterproof cover is connected with the plug guide plate; the shell is connected with the reset assembly, and the waterproof cover is movably connected with the shell through the reset assembly; and the waterproof sheet is rotationally connected with the plug guide plate. The beneficial effects of the utility model are that the socket realizes water resistance in multiple states; the waterproof effect of the socket is enhanced; the socket is convenient to connect and use; the structural connection integrity is improved; the structural connection stability and the operation smoothness are improved; the socket use efficiency is improved; and the stress strength of the structure is enhanced.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to socket waterproof technical field especially points to a socket's waterproof structure. BACKGROUND

[0002] Socket, also known as power socket, switch socket. Socket refers to one or more than one circuit wiring can be inserted into the seat, through which various wiring can be inserted, and the circuit is connected by connecting the plug of the device with the socket.

[0003] Chinese patent authorization announcement number: CN 212517691 U, authorization announcement day is February 9, 2021, the utility model puts forward a kind of socket's waterproof structure, including base, the panel being set to the upper end of base and the top cover being hinged in the side of panel, recess is formed with installation cavity on base, the line hole for being communicated installation cavity and outside is equipped between panel and top cover, its characterized in that: sealing assembly for sealing line hole is equipped between panel and top cover, sealing part is formed by the abutment of the two between panel and top cover, sealing part and sealing assembly are cooperated to form annular sealing area around installation cavity.The technical scheme has the following disadvantages: top cover needs to be manually opened when socket is ready to use, and the waterproofness of plug and socket connection is poor.

[0004] In summary, the socket has the disadvantages of inconvenient use and poor waterproofness. Utility model content

[0005] The utility model is to overcome the disadvantages of inconvenient use and poor waterproofness of the socket in the prior art, and provides a waterproof structure of a socket that improves the convenience of use and improves the waterproofness.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] A waterproof structure of a socket, comprising

[0008] A housing;

[0009] A socket body placed inside the housing, the housing and the socket body are connected;

[0010] A waterproof cover wrapped around the housing outside the housing;

[0011] A plug guide plate connected to the waterproof cover;

[0012] A reset assembly connected to the housing, and the waterproof cover is movably connected to the housing through the reset assembly;

[0013] A waterproof sheet rotatably connected to the plug guide plate.

[0014] The socket body is a power connection body and is connected and protected by a shell. The outside of the shell is covered with a movable waterproof cover to protect the socket body when the plug is not in use to prevent liquid and dust from entering the socket. The waterproof cover can be automatically reset after the plug is pulled out without manual operation through the reset assembly of the shell. When the plug is connected, the waterproof cover is connected with a plug guide plate to guide the plug to quickly connect with the socket body and prevent the waterproof cover from blocking the electrical connection efficiency. The plug guide plate is connected with a waterproof sheet to supplement the waterproof cover for the plug connection when the plug is electrically connected. The socket achieves multi-state waterproof, enhances the waterproof effect of the socket, and facilitates the use of the socket connection.

[0015] As a preferred, the waterproof cover is provided with a guide sliding groove, the shell is inserted with the guide sliding groove, and the waterproof cover is connected with a sealing ring. The waterproof cover is sleeved on the shell through the guide sliding groove to protect the internal socket body, and the sealing ring is connected on the waterproof cover and attached to the wall surface after installation to prevent liquid from entering from the gap. The waterproof effect of the socket is enhanced.

[0016] As a preferred, the reset assembly includes an elastic mechanism, one end of the elastic mechanism is connected with the shell, and the other end of the elastic mechanism is connected with the guide sliding groove. The elastic mechanism in the reset assembly connects the shell and the waterproof cover, and the elastic mechanism is arranged in the guide sliding groove of the waterproof cover to connect the groove surface, so that the overall size of the socket is smaller and the thickness of the waterproof cover is reduced. The overall connection of the waterproof cover and the shell is improved.

[0017] As a preferred, the reset assembly includes a guide rod, the shell is provided with a movable slot, the movable slot is provided with a slot, one end of the guide rod is inserted with the slot, the other end of the guide rod is connected with the guide sliding groove, the elastic mechanism is sleeved in the movable slot and connected with the guide rod, and the elastic mechanism is connected with the movable slot. The guide rod in the reset assembly is inserted into the slot to enable the waterproof cover to move up and down along the guide rod, thereby improving the connection strength and movement stability of the waterproof cover and the shell, and the elastic mechanism is sleeved on the guide rod in the movable slot to further improve the structure movement fluency. The connection stability and operation fluency of the waterproof cover are improved.

[0018] As a preferred, one end of the plug guide plate is connected with the waterproof cover, the other end of the plug guide plate is provided with a guide sliding hole, the plug guide plate and the waterproof cover are an integral structure, the structure shape of the guide sliding hole is a wedge shape, and the central axis of the guide sliding hole coincides with the central axis of the socket body. The plug guide plate and the waterproof cover are an integral structure to ensure the overall structure and strength, and the plug guide plate enters the guide sliding hole in a directional manner to connect with the socket body when the plug is connected through the wedge-shaped guide sliding hole to reduce the deviation of the plug and the socket when they are connected. The use convenience and efficiency of the waterproof cover are improved.

[0019] As preferred, the plug guide plate is provided with a groove, the waterproof sheet is embedded with the groove, the guide sliding hole is arranged in the groove, the groove is provided with a rotating hole, the waterproof sheet is connected with a rotating rod, the rotating rod is inserted with the rotating hole, and the waterproof sheet is rotationally connected with the groove through the rotating rod. The groove is arranged on the plug guide plate, the rotating rod inserted with the groove drives the waterproof sheet to rotate, and then when the waterproof sheet is in the open state, the plug is connected with the socket body, the waterproof cover can be directly moved upward along the guide sliding hole and the waterproof sheet, and the waterproof cover does not need to be pushed separately, and then the waterproof cover is inserted into the socket body through the double guidance of the guide sliding hole and the waterproof sheet; after the plug is inserted, the waterproof sheet is embedded in the groove by rotating, the plug and the plug socket connecting part are protected, and waterproof is realized after the waterproof cover is moved.

[0020] As preferred, the rotating rod is sleeved with an anti-skid pad, one side of the anti-skid pad is pressed with the groove wall, and the other side of the anti-skid pad is pressed with the side surface of the waterproof sheet. The anti-skid pad enhances the rotation damping, so that the waterproof sheet is kept open when the plug is not connected, and the waterproof sheet is pushed when the plug is inserted, without manual opening. The effect of improving the efficiency of the socket is achieved.

[0021] As preferred, the plug guide plate is connected with a top block, and one side of the waterproof sheet is movably connected with the top block. The plug guide plate makes the opening angle of the waterproof sheet not exceed a right angle when the waterproof sheet is opened. The effect of enhancing the stress intensity of the waterproof sheet and the smoothness of the plug connection is achieved.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the socket realizes waterproof in multiple states; the waterproof efficiency of the socket is enhanced; the socket is convenient to connect and use; the overall structure connection is improved; the stability of the structure connection and the smoothness of operation are improved; the efficiency of the socket is improved; and the stress intensity of the structure is enhanced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 is Figure 1 an explosion view of

[0025] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a front view of

[0026] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a sectional view of

[0027] In the figure: 1. housing, 2. socket body, 3. waterproof cover, 4. plug guide, 5. waterproof sheet, 6. guide sliding groove, 7. sealing ring, 8. elastic mechanism, 9. guide rod, 10. movable slot, 11. plug slot, 12. guide sliding hole, 13. groove, 14. rotating rod, 15. anti-skid gasket, 16. top block, 17. defined sliding groove, 18. limiting block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. The description of the at least one exemplary embodiment is actually only illustrative, but not as any limitation on the present application and its application or use. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without any creative work, fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0029] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, and it should also be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in the specification, there is a feature, step, operation, device, component and / or combination thereof.

[0030] The relative arrangement of parts, numerical expressions, and numerical values set forth in the examples are not intended to limit the scope of the present application unless specifically stated otherwise. Spatially relative terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", and the like, as used in the examples, are intended to describe a relative position of one element or feature to another element or feature as illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if a device is inverted, elements described as being on the "lower" side of other elements or features would then be oriented on the "upper" sides of the other elements or features. The exemplary term "lower" can thus encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device can be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly. It will also be understood that the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are used herein, merely for purposes of description and are not intended to limit the scope of the application. All examples shown and discussed herein are to be interpreted as examples only and not as limiting. Thus, other examples of exemplary embodiments can have different values. It is noted that like numbers and letters refer to like elements throughout the several views of the drawings, and no further discussion will be provided as to such elements.

[0031] In addition, it should be noted that the use of "first", "second", and the like, terminology to describe parts of the device is merely intended to differentiate one part from another, and does not connote any special meaning to the part described unless otherwise stated. Thus, the use of such terms is not intended to limit the scope of the present application.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] As shown in Figure 1 , 2 , a waterproof structure of a socket includes a shell 1, a socket body 2 disposed inside the shell 1, the shell 1 being connected to the socket body 2, a waterproof cover 3 disposed outside the shell 1 and wrapping the shell 1, a plug guide plate 4 connected to the waterproof cover 3, a reset assembly connected to the shell 1, the waterproof cover 3 being movably connected to the shell 1 through the reset assembly, and a waterproof sheet 5 rotatably connected to the plug guide plate 4.

[0034] As shown in Figure 4 , the waterproof cover 3 is provided with a guide sliding groove 6, the shell 1 is inserted into the guide sliding groove 6, and the waterproof cover 3 is connected with a sealing ring 7.

[0035] As shown in Figure 2 , 4As shown, the reset assembly includes a resilient mechanism 8, one end of the resilient mechanism 8 is connected with the shell 1, the other end of the resilient mechanism 8 is connected with the guide sliding groove 6. The reset assembly includes a guide rod 9, the shell 1 is provided with a movable slot 10, the movable slot 10 is provided with a insertion slot 11, one end of the guide rod 9 is inserted with the insertion slot 11, the other end of the guide rod 9 is connected with the guide sliding groove 6, the resilient mechanism 8 is sleeved with the guide rod 9 in the movable slot 10, and the resilient mechanism 8 is connected with the movable slot 10.

[0036] As shown in the drawings, Figure 3 one end of the plug guide plate 4 is connected with the waterproof cover 3, the other end of the plug guide plate 4 is provided with a guide sliding hole 12, the plug guide plate 4 is an integral structure with the waterproof cover 3, the structure shape of the guide sliding hole 12 is wedge shape, and the central axis of the guide sliding hole 12 coincides with the central axis of the socket body 2.

[0037] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 , 3 the plug guide plate 4 is provided with a recess 13, the waterproof sheet 5 is embedded with the recess 13, the guide sliding hole 12 is arranged in the recess 13, the recess 13 is provided with a rotating hole, the waterproof sheet 5 is connected with a rotating rod 14, the rotating rod 14 is inserted with the rotating hole, and the waterproof sheet 5 is rotatably connected with the recess 13 through the rotating rod 14.

[0038] As shown in the drawings, Figure 3 the rotating rod 14 is sleeved with an anti-skid pad 15, one side of the anti-skid pad 15 is pressed with the groove wall of the recess 13, and the other side of the anti-skid pad 15 is pressed with the side surface of the waterproof sheet 5. The plug guide plate 4 is connected with a top block 16, and one side of the waterproof sheet 5 is movably connected with the top block 16.

[0039] As shown in the drawings, Figures 1-4 the side surface of the guide rod 9 is provided with a limiting sliding groove 17, the groove bottom of the movable slot 10 is connected with a limiting block 18, the limiting block 18 is slidably connected with the limiting sliding groove 17, so as to prevent the waterproof cover 3 from sliding out of the shell 1, and improve the operation convenience.

[0040] Both sides of the shell 1 are connected with the reset assembly, so as to improve the moving smoothness of the waterproof cover 3.

[0041] The sealing ring 7 and the anti-skid pad 15 are both made of rubber material, and the resilient mechanism 8 adopts a spring structure.

[0042] In use: in the state of not being connected with the power supply, the waterproof cover 3 covers the shell 1 to protect the socket body 2 (the waterproof sheet 5 can be put down and embedded in the recess 13 for long-term non-use). In the state of being connected with the plug (not shown in the drawings) and the socket, the plug is pushed upwards along the guide sliding hole 12 to push the waterproof cover 3, until the plug is inserted into the insertion hole of the socket body 2, and the waterproof sheet 5 is rotated and embedded in the recess 13 to protect the connection state, so as to realize the waterproof state of the socket. When the plug is pulled out, the waterproof cover 3 is exposed by rotating and pushing the waterproof sheet 5 with fingers, and then the plug can be pulled out, and the waterproof cover 3 is automatically reset to protect the socket.

[0043] The above examples are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, and are not intended to limit the same. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing examples, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing examples can still be modified, or some of the technical features can be replaced by equivalents. These modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A waterproof structure of a socket, characterized by, The utility model provides an improved plug socket, which comprises the following parts: A shell (1); A socket body (2) arranged inside the shell (1), wherein the shell (1) is connected with the socket body (2); A waterproof cover (3) arranged outside the shell (1) and wrapping the shell (1); A plug guide plate (4) connected with the waterproof cover (3); A reset assembly connected with the shell (1), wherein the waterproof cover (3) is movably connected with the shell (1) through the reset assembly; A waterproof sheet (5) rotatably connected with the plug guide plate (4).

2. The waterproof structure of a socket according to claim 1, wherein The waterproof cover (3) is provided with a guide sliding groove (6), the shell (1) is inserted with the guide sliding groove (6), and the waterproof cover (3) is connected with a sealing ring (7).

3. The waterproof structure of a socket according to claim 2, wherein The reset assembly comprises an elastic mechanism (8), one end of the elastic mechanism (8) is connected with the shell (1), and the other end of the elastic mechanism (8) is connected with the guide sliding groove (6).

4. The waterproof structure of a socket according to claim 3, wherein The reset assembly comprises a guide rod (9), the shell (1) is provided with a movable groove (10), the movable groove (10) is provided with a slot (11), one end of the guide rod (9) is inserted with the slot (11), the other end of the guide rod (9) is connected with the guide sliding groove (6), the elastic mechanism (8) is arranged in the movable groove (10) and sleeved with the guide rod (9), and the elastic mechanism (8) is connected with the movable groove (10).

5. The waterproof structure of a socket according to claim 1 or 4, wherein One end of the plug guide plate (4) is connected with the waterproof cover (3), the other end of the plug guide plate (4) is provided with a guide sliding hole (12), the plug guide plate (4) and the waterproof cover (3) are of an integrated structure, the guide sliding hole (12) is in the shape of a wedge, and the central axis of the guide sliding hole (12) coincides with the central axis of the socket body (2).

6. The waterproof structure of a socket according to claim 5, wherein The plug guide plate (4) is provided with a recess (13), the waterproof sheet (5) is embedded with the recess (13), the guide sliding hole (12) is arranged in the recess (13), the recess (13) is provided with a rotating hole, the waterproof sheet (5) is connected with a rotating rod (14), the rotating rod (14) is inserted with the rotating hole, and the waterproof sheet (5) is rotatably connected with the recess (13) through the rotating rod (14).

7. The waterproof structure of a socket according to claim 6, wherein The rotating rod (14) is sleeved with an anti-skid gasket (15), one side of the anti-skid gasket (15) is press-fitted with the groove wall of the recess (13), and the other side of the anti-skid gasket (15) is press-fitted with the side surface of the waterproof sheet (5).

8. The waterproof structure of a socket according to claim 7, wherein The plug guide plate (4) is connected with a top block (16), and one side of the waterproof sheet (5) is movably connected with the top block (16).

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  • Waterproof structure of socket

    CN212517691U