Rotatable socket

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electrical equipment, in particular to a rotatable socket, which can be rotated by a worker according to the angle of an electric wire on an external plug, reduces the bending of the electric wire when the plug is used in a waterproof junction box, can be suitable for a 90-degree plug and a 180-degree plug, is convenient to use and strong in generality, and is suitable for popularization and application. The practicability is high; comprising a waterproof junction box and a socket, a cavity is formed in the waterproof junction box, a box cover is arranged on the waterproof junction box, and a wire outlet hole communicated with the cavity is formed in the lower end of the waterproof junction box; the waterproof junction box further comprises a rotating mechanism, the socket is installed in the cavity of the waterproof junction box through the rotating mechanism, and the rotating mechanism can rotate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of electrical equipment, and in particular to a rotatable socket. Background Technology

[0002] A socket, also known as a power socket or switch socket, is a device installed on a wall or socket panel. It is mainly used to work with plugs. In order to improve the waterproof performance of sockets, a type of socket with a waterproof junction box has emerged.

[0003] For example, the invention patent with patent application number 202211057912.3 discloses a concealed waterproof socket, whose main structure consists of a waterproof junction box and a socket body. The socket is fixedly installed inside the waterproof junction box. The waterproof junction box is provided with a wire outlet hole that communicates with the chamber. When in use, the cover of the waterproof junction box is opened, the plug is inserted into the socket inside the waterproof junction box, and then the cover is closed. The electrical connection wire on the plug is then passed through the wire outlet hole on the waterproof junction box to connect with the external electrical equipment.

[0004] The inventor believes that the existing socket has the following problems during use. Currently, there are two main types of plugs on the market: 90-degree power plugs and 180-degree power plugs. A 90-degree plug means that the angle between the extension direction of the wire on the plug and the plug is 90 degrees. When the socket in the above-mentioned prior art is used with a 180-degree power plug, since the direction of the electrical connection wire on the plug is the same as the direction of the plug, and the wiring hole on the waterproof junction box is located below the plug, the wire on the plug needs to be bent at a certain angle before it can pass through the outlet hole on the waterproof junction box. Long-term large-angle bending will damage the wire, which will not only easily cause cracks in the outer insulation layer of the wire, affecting electrical safety, but also easily cause a loose connection between the wire and the plug, leading to an open circuit, affecting the normal use of the plug, and making it inconvenient to use. Therefore, there is a need for a socket that can be used with plugs of different angles. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a rotatable socket that allows workers to rotate the socket according to the angle of the wire on the external plug, reducing the bending of the wire when the plug is used in a waterproof junction box. It is suitable for 90-degree and 180-degree plugs, and is convenient to use, highly versatile, and practical.

[0006] This utility model discloses a rotatable socket, comprising a waterproof junction box and a socket. The waterproof junction box has a cavity and a cover. A wire outlet hole communicating with the cavity is located at the lower end of the waterproof junction box. It also includes a rotating mechanism, through which the socket is installed within the cavity of the waterproof junction box. The rotating mechanism is rotatable. In use, the operator first opens the cover, then rotates the socket according to the angle of the wire on the plug, adjusting the direction of the socket's opening to the corresponding angle. This ensures that when the plug is inserted into the socket, the wire on the plug passes directly through the wire outlet hole. Finally, the cover is closed. When using the socket, the operator can rotate it according to the angle of the wire on the external plug, allowing the wire to pass directly through the wire outlet hole when the plug is inserted, reducing bending between the wire and the plug and ensuring normal plug operation. It is suitable for 90-degree and 180-degree plugs, is convenient to use, highly versatile, and practical.

[0007] Preferably, the lower part of the waterproof junction box is provided with an extension portion communicating with the chamber, and the wire outlet is located at the lower part of the extension portion. This arrangement increases the distance between the wire outlet and the socket, allowing the wire on the plug to enter the wire outlet via the extension portion after the plug is inserted into the socket, reducing the bending angle of the wire on the plug. Since most plugs used outdoors are 180° power plugs, while some 90° power plugs, such as those used for charging new energy electric vehicles, have temperature sensors located near the plug, these 90° power plugs are relatively large. Therefore, adding an extension portion can better cover the 90° plug, providing better protection.

[0008] Preferably, the rotating mechanism includes two plastic tube structures and two electrical connecting wires. Both the left and right sides of the socket are provided with plastic tube structures. The two electrical connecting wires pass through the two plastic tube structures and are electrically connected to the socket. The plastic tube structures on the left and right sides of the socket are coaxial and rotatably mounted on a waterproof junction box. After passing through the two plastic tube structures, the two electrical connecting wires are electrically connected to the socket and simultaneously connected to an external power source. When rotating the socket, the operator directly rotates the socket, and the plastic tube structures on the left and right sides of the socket rotate synchronously.

[0009] Preferably, the waterproof junction box has a wiring hole communicating with the chamber at the rear, a sealing plug on the wiring hole, and a hanging hole at the rear; when connecting the socket to the external power supply, the sealing plug is opened, and then the two electrical connection wires on the socket are passed through the wiring hole at the rear of the socket to connect to the external power supply; this improves convenience.

[0010] Preferably, the cover of the box is provided with a transparent observation window; with the above-mentioned setting, the staff can directly observe the working status of the sockets and plugs inside the waterproof junction box through the transparent observation window, which improves convenience.

[0011] Preferably, the rear part of the socket is spherical; this design prevents the socket from interfering with other components inside the waterproof junction box when it rotates, thus improving reliability.

[0012] Preferably, a buckle is provided on the outlet hole; this feature facilitates the securing of the wire on the plug.

[0013] Preferably, the upper part of the waterproof junction box is also provided with a wiring hole communicating with the chamber; with the above configuration, external wires can be inserted into the interior of the waterproof junction box through the wiring hole at the upper part of the waterproof junction box, and then the external wires can be electrically connected to the wires inside the waterproof junction box, which facilitates wiring.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the operator can rotate the socket according to the angle of the wire on the external plug, which reduces the bending of the wire when the plug is used in the waterproof junction box. It can be used for 90-degree plugs and 180-degree plugs, is convenient to use, has strong versatility and high practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first isometric structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second isometric structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an isometric structural diagram of the socket;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the socket;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the box lid when closed;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of a sealing valve, a waterproof junction box, and a transparent observation window, etc.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model applied to a 180-degree plug.

[0023] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Waterproof junction box; 2. Box cover; 3. Cable outlet; 4. Socket; 5. Extension section; 6. Plastic tube structure; 7. Sealing plug; 8. Transparent observation window; 9. 180-degree plug. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. This utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of this utility model more thorough and complete.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] like Figures 1 to 8 This utility model's rotatable socket includes a waterproof junction box 1, a socket 4, and a rotating mechanism. The waterproof junction box 1 has a cavity and a cover 2, which is a pivot-type cover. The lower end of the waterproof junction box 1 has a wire outlet hole 3 communicating with the cavity. The socket 4 is installed in the cavity of the waterproof junction box 1 via the rotating mechanism, which can rotate. In use, the operator first opens the cover 2, then rotates the socket 4 according to the angle of the wire on the plug, so that the direction of the socket 4's opening is rotated to the corresponding angle, allowing the wire on the plug to pass through the wire outlet hole 3 when the plug is inserted into the socket 4. Finally, the cover 2 is closed. When using the socket, the operator can rotate the socket 4 according to the angle of the wire on the external plug, so that after the plug is inserted into the socket 4, the wire on the plug can directly pass through the wire outlet hole 3, reducing the bending between the wire and the plug and ensuring the normal use of the plug. It is suitable for 90-degree and 180-degree plugs, is convenient to use, highly versatile, and practical.

[0027] like Figure 1 The lower part of the waterproof junction box 1 is provided with an extension part 5 communicating with the chamber, and the cable outlet 3 is located at the lower part of the extension part 5. This arrangement increases the distance between the cable outlet 3 and the socket 4, allowing the wire on the plug to enter the cable outlet 3 via the extension part 5 after the plug is inserted into the socket 4, reducing the bending angle of the wire on the plug. Since most plugs used outdoors are 180° power plugs, while some 90° power plugs, such as those used for charging new energy electric vehicles, have temperature sensors located near the plug, these 90° power plugs are relatively large. Therefore, adding the extension part 5 can better cover the 90° plugs, providing better protection.

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4The rotating mechanism includes two plastic tube structures 6 and two electrical connecting wires. Both the left and right sides of the socket 4 are provided with plastic tube structures 6. The two electrical connecting wires pass through the two plastic tube structures 6 respectively and are electrically connected to the socket 4. The plastic tube structures 6 on the left and right sides of the socket 4 are coaxial and are rotatably mounted on the waterproof junction box 1. After passing through the two plastic tube structures 6, the two electrical connecting wires are electrically connected to the socket 4 and simultaneously connected to an external power source. When rotating the socket 4, the operator directly rotates the socket 4, and the plastic tube structures 6 on the left and right sides of the socket 4 rotate synchronously.

[0029] like Figure 6 The waterproof junction box 1 has a wiring hole at the rear that communicates with the chamber, and a sealing plug 7 is provided on the wiring hole. The waterproof junction box 1 also has a hanging hole at the rear. When connecting the socket 4 to the external power supply, open the sealing plug 7, and then pass the two electrical connection wires on the socket 4 through the wiring hole at the rear of the socket 4 to connect to the external power supply. This improves convenience.

[0030] like Figure 5 The cover 2 is equipped with a transparent observation window 8; through the above setting, the staff can directly observe the working status of the socket 4 and plug inside the waterproof junction box 1 through the transparent observation window 8, which improves convenience.

[0031] The rear of the socket 4 is spherical; this design prevents the socket 4 from interfering with other components inside the waterproof junction box 1 when it rotates, thus improving reliability.

[0032] A clip is provided on the outlet hole 3; this feature facilitates the securing of the wire on the plug.

[0033] The upper part of the waterproof junction box 1 is also provided with a wiring hole that communicates with the chamber; with the above-mentioned arrangement, external wires can be inserted into the interior of the waterproof junction box 1 through the wiring hole at the upper part of the waterproof junction box 1, and then the external wires can be electrically connected to the wires inside the waterproof junction box 1, which facilitates wiring.

[0034] like Figure 8 When using the 180-degree plug 9, rotate the socket 4 90 degrees so that the socket faces downwards, then insert the 180-degree plug 9 into the socket 4. The wire on the 180-degree plug 9 passes through the extension part 5 to connect with other electrical appliances. After the 180-degree plug 9 is connected to the socket 4, the wire connected to the 180-degree plug 9 will not be bent significantly, thus ensuring the use of the 180-degree plug 9.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] Based on Example 1, the cover 2 can be replaced with a sealing cover, which can be installed at the front end of the waterproof junction box 1 by a latch, thus achieving the same sealing of the chamber of the waterproof junction box 1.

[0037] The sealing plug 7 and transparent observation window 8 of the rotatable socket of this utility model are both purchased from the market. Technical personnel in this industry only need to install and operate them according to the accompanying instruction manual, without requiring any creative work from those skilled in the art.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A rotatable socket, comprising a waterproof terminal box (1) and a socket (4), a cavity is arranged in the waterproof terminal box (1), a box cover (2) is arranged on the waterproof terminal box (1), and a wire outlet hole (3) in communication with the cavity is arranged at the lower end of the waterproof terminal box (1); characterized in that, The waterproof junction box (1) is provided with a rotating mechanism, and the socket (4) is installed in the cavity of the waterproof junction box (1) through the rotating mechanism.

2. A rotatable socket as claimed in claim 1, wherein The lower part of the waterproof junction box (1) is provided with an extension part (5) communicated with the cavity, and the outlet hole (3) is arranged at the lower part of the extension part (5).

3. A rotatable socket as claimed in claim 1, wherein The rotating mechanism comprises two plastic tube structures (6) and two electric connection wires, the left and right parts of the socket (4) are provided with the plastic tube structures (6), the two electric connection wires are respectively arranged through the two plastic tube structures (6) and are electrically connected with the socket (4), the plastic tube structures (6) of the left and right parts of the socket (4) are coaxial, and the plastic tube structures (6) of the left and right parts of the socket (4) are rotatably installed on the waterproof junction box (1).

4. A rotatable socket as claimed in claim 1, wherein The rear part of the waterproof junction box (1) is provided with a wire hole communicated with the cavity, the wire hole is provided with a sealing plug (7), and the rear part of the waterproof junction box (1) is provided with a hanging hole.

5. A rotatable socket as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The box cover (2) is provided with a transparent observation window (8).

6. A rotatable socket as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The rear part of the socket (4) is in a spherical shape.

7. A rotatable socket as claimed in claim 1, wherein The outlet hole (3) is provided with a buckle.

8. A rotatable socket as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The upper part of the waterproof junction box (1) is further provided with a wire hole communicated with the cavity.

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