Extension socket convenient for overturning pins

Abstract

The utility model provides an extension socket with pins convenient to overturn. The extension socket comprises a shell, the pins, a conductive shaft, a connecting shaft and an elastic sheet clamp. The two pins are installed on the shell in parallel, the same end of each pin is electrically connected with a conductive shaft, and the two conductive shafts are coaxial and are arranged at intervals in the axial direction. The two ends of the connecting shaft are fixedly connected to the two pins respectively and are close to one end of the conductive shaft, so that the pins, the conductive shaft and the connecting shaft are fixedly connected to form an overturning seat capable of rotating relative to the shell. The two elastic piece clamps are installed on the shell respectively and correspond to the positions of the two conductive shafts respectively, and the two conductive shafts are clamped in the two elastic piece clamps respectively so that overturning of the overturning base can be controlled through clamping force of the elastic piece clamps. The extension socket with the pins convenient to overturn has the advantages of simple structure and good stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of power strip technology, specifically to a power strip with easily flip-up prongs. Background Technology

[0002] For ease of packaging and portability, power strips are generally designed with flip-up prongs. Some power strip designs with flip-up prongs have begun to appear on the market. These designs typically achieve the flip-up prongs through complex mechanical structures. While this improves ease of use to some extent, it often leads to structural complexity and reduced stability.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a power strip with a simple structure, good stability, and easy operation, featuring reversible plug pins, to meet the needs of the market and users. This invention is based on this background technology and aims to solve the shortcomings of traditional power strips through innovative design, providing a power strip solution with easily reversible plug pins. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above, the present invention provides a power strip with easy-to-flip pins, which has the advantages of simple structure and good stability.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model:

[0006] This utility model provides a power strip with easily flip-up pins, including a housing, pins, conductive shafts, connecting shafts, and spring clips. Two pins are mounted parallel to each other on the housing. Each pin has a conductive shaft electrically connected to the same end. The two conductive shafts are coaxial and spaced apart along the axial direction. The two ends of the connecting shaft are fixedly connected to the two pins and the ends closest to the conductive shafts, thus fixing the pins, conductive shafts, and connecting shafts together to form a flip-up base that can rotate relative to the housing. Two spring clips are respectively mounted on the housing and correspond to the positions of the two conductive shafts. The two conductive shafts are clamped in the two spring clips, and the flip-up base is controlled by the clamping force of the spring clips.

[0007] Furthermore, the spring clip includes a first spring segment and a second spring segment bent and formed on the first spring segment. The first spring segment is provided with a first clamping groove, and the second spring segment is provided with a second clamping groove. The first clamping groove and the second clamping groove cooperate to form a clamping space for clamping the conductive shaft.

[0008] Furthermore, the first bullet segment and the second bullet segment are arranged in parallel, or the angle between them is 0 to 20 degrees.

[0009] Furthermore, the length of the first bullet fragment is greater than the length of the second bullet fragment.

[0010] Furthermore, an electrical connection hole is provided at the end of the first bullet segment away from the second bullet segment.

[0011] Furthermore, bending grooves are provided at the bends of the first and second bullet segments.

[0012] Furthermore, the first bullet segment has a limiting structure adapted to the mounting portion of the housing, the limiting structure being a groove or a protrusion.

[0013] Furthermore, the mounting bracket is mounted on the housing by at least two screws.

[0014] Furthermore, it includes a mounting base, which is mounted on the housing by screws, and the conductive shaft and spring clip are fixed between the housing and the mounting base.

[0015] Furthermore, the spring clip is electrically connected to the corresponding conductive shaft and pin.

[0016] This utility model of a power strip with easily flip-up plug pins has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] I. Improved Ease of Use: This utility model's power strip achieves both rotatable connection and electrical connection between the pins and conductive shaft through a spring clip. The simple structural design allows the pins to be flipped. Users can flexibly adjust the angle of the pins, greatly enhancing the user experience and meeting the needs of different usage environments.

[0018] II. Enhanced Structural Stability: The plug, conductive shaft, and connecting shaft are fixedly connected to form a flip-top socket, resulting in a robust integrated design. During frequent plugging and unplugging, this effectively reduces the risk of plug loosening or detachment, ensuring a good electrical connection between the power strip and the socket, and guaranteeing stable operation of electrical equipment. Simultaneously, the spring clip design for holding the conductive shaft further enhances the stability of the flip-top socket at different flip angles, preventing the plug from wobbling and extending the lifespan of the power strip.

[0019] III. Optimized Electrical Performance: The two conductive shafts are coaxial and spaced apart along the axial direction. Combined with the clamping force of the spring clips, this controls the flip-top's rotation, ensuring both flexible pin rotation and reliable contact between the conductive shafts and the spring clips. Stable electrical connections effectively reduce contact resistance, minimize power loss and heat generation, improve the electrical safety of the power strip, and reduce the likelihood of fires or other safety accidents caused by poor contact.

[0020] IV. Easy to store and carry: When the power strip is not in use, the prongs can be flipped to fit snugly against the casing, reducing the overall size of the power strip and making it easy to store and carry. For users who frequently need to carry power strips, such as business people and travelers, this design effectively saves space and prevents the prongs from being damaged during transport, providing users with great convenience.

[0021] The preferred embodiments of this utility model and their beneficial effects will be further described in detail in conjunction with specific implementation methods. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a first-view perspective perspective view of the power strip with easily flip-up plug pins according to the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a second-view perspective perspective view of the power strip with easily flip-up plug pins according to this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a first-view exploded view of the power strip with easily flip-up prongs according to the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a second-view exploded view of the power strip with easily flip-up prongs according to this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a partial exploded view of the power strip with easily reversible plug pins according to the present invention.

[0028] The following are the reference numerals: 1. Housing; 2. Pin; 3. Conductive shaft; 4. Connecting shaft; 5. Spring clip; 51. First spring segment; 52. Second spring segment; 53. First clamping groove; 54. Second clamping groove; 55. Electrical connection hole; 56. Bending groove; 6. Fixing base; 11. Storage groove. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 5This utility model provides a power strip with easily flip-up prongs, including a housing 1, prongs 2, conductive shafts 3, connecting shafts 4, and spring clips 5. The housing 1 serves as the external protective frame and support carrier of the power strip, providing a stable mounting base for the internal components and ensuring the safety and integrity of the power strip in various environments. Two prongs 2 are mounted parallel to each other on the housing 1, and each prong 2 is electrically connected to a conductive shaft 3 at the same end. The two conductive shafts 3 are coaxial and spaced apart along the axial direction. The two ends of the connecting shaft 4 are fixedly connected to the two prongs 2 at their respective ends near the conductive shafts 3, thus fixing the prongs 2, conductive shafts 3, and connecting shaft 4 together to form a flip-up base that can rotate relative to the housing 1. Two spring clips 5 are respectively mounted on the housing 1 and correspond to the positions of the two conductive shafts 3. The two conductive shafts 3 are clamped within the two spring clips 5, and the flip-up base is controlled by the clamping force of the spring clips 5.

[0031] In use, the clamping force of the spring clip 5 can be overcome by moving the pin 2, which will cause the flip seat formed by the pin 2, the conductive shaft 3 and the connecting shaft 4 to rotate 90 degrees relative to the housing 1, so that the two pins 2 can extend vertically outside the housing 1 or be hidden inside the housing 1.

[0032] This utility model of a power strip with easily flip-up plug pins has the following beneficial effects:

[0033] I. Improved Ease of Use: This utility model's power strip achieves both rotatable connection and electrical connection between the pins 2 and the conductive shaft 3 through the spring clip 5. The simple structural design allows the pins to be flipped. Users can flexibly adjust the angle of the pins, greatly enhancing the user experience and meeting the needs of different usage environments.

[0034] II. Enhanced Structural Stability: The plug 2, conductive shaft 3, and connecting shaft 4 are fixedly connected to form a flip-top socket, resulting in a robust integrated design. During frequent plugging and unplugging, this effectively reduces the risk of plug loosening or detachment, ensuring a good electrical connection between the power strip and the socket, and guaranteeing the stable operation of electrical equipment. Simultaneously, the spring clip 5's clamping design for the conductive shaft 3 further enhances the stability of the flip-top socket at different flip angles, preventing the plug 2 from wobbling and extending the power strip's lifespan.

[0035] III. Optimized Electrical Performance: The two conductive shafts 3 are coaxial and spaced apart along the axial direction. Together with the clamping force of the spring clip 5, they control the flip-top's rotation, ensuring both flexible pin rotation and reliable contact between the conductive shafts 3 and the spring clip 5. This stable electrical connection effectively reduces contact resistance, minimizes power loss and heat generation, improves the electrical safety of the power strip, and reduces the possibility of fires or other safety accidents caused by poor contact.

[0036] IV. Easy to store and carry: When the power strip is not in use, prong 2 can be flipped to fit against the casing, reducing the overall size of the power strip and making it easy to store and carry. For users who frequently need to carry power strips, such as business people and travelers, this design effectively saves space and prevents the prongs from being damaged during transport, providing users with great convenience.

[0037] In this embodiment, each spring clip 5 is electrically connected to the corresponding conductive shaft 3 and pin 2. This ensures a stable and reliable electrical connection.

[0038] In this embodiment, the spring clip 5 includes a first spring segment 51 and a second spring segment 52 bent and formed on the first spring segment 51. A first clamping groove 53 is formed on the first spring segment 51, and a second clamping groove 54 is formed on the second spring segment 52. The first clamping groove 53 and the second clamping groove 54 cooperate to form a clamping space for clamping the conductive shaft 3. The first spring segment 51 and the second spring segment 52 are arranged in parallel; or the angle between the first spring segment 51 and the second spring segment 52 is 0 to 20 degrees. The length of the first spring segment 51 is greater than the length of the second spring segment 52. An electrical connection hole 55 is provided at the end of the first spring segment 51 away from the second spring segment 52 for connecting to the internal circuit for power supply. Bending grooves 56 are provided at the bending points of the first spring segment 51 and the second spring segment 52. The first spring segment 51 has a limiting structure adapted to the mounting part of the housing 1, and the limiting structure can be a groove or a protrusion.

[0039] The convenient flip-up plug of this utility model has a spring clip 5 design with significant advantages. The spring clip 5 cleverly includes a first spring segment 51 and a second spring segment 52 bent and formed on the first spring segment 51. This structure not only enhances the strength and stability of the spring clip, but also makes its clamping force more uniform and reliable.

[0040] Specifically, the first clamping groove 53 formed on the first elastic segment 51 and the second clamping groove 54 formed on the second elastic segment 52 cooperate with each other to form a clamping space for clamping the conductive shaft 3. This double-groove design not only increases the clamping contact area, but also improves the clamping stability through the synergistic effect of the two elastic segments, ensuring that the conductive shaft 3 will not fall off or loosen during the flipping process.

[0041] The design of the spring clip 5 facilitates manufacturing and assembly. During production, it is easy to mold and process, reducing production costs and complexity. Furthermore, this simple structure makes subsequent maintenance or replacement of the spring clip more convenient. Maintenance personnel can more easily install new spring clips into designated positions, and due to its clear structure, it allows for quick identification of problems during troubleshooting, improving maintenance efficiency and reducing the time and cost of power strip repairs.

[0042] Furthermore, the arrangement of the first fragment 51 and the second fragment 52 has also been carefully designed. They can be arranged in parallel, which makes the clamping force more balanced and reduces deviations or wear caused by uneven clamping.

[0043] Creating a bending groove 56 at the bending point of the spring clip optimizes the performance of the spring clip, facilitates production and installation, and improves the overall quality of the power strip. The specific beneficial effects are as follows:

[0044] 1. Improved Elasticity and Flexibility: The presence of the bending groove 56 alters the material distribution at the bending point of the spring clip 5, effectively reducing rigidity at this location. When the conductive shaft 3 is inserted or removed, the spring clip can deform more flexibly, thereby enhancing its adaptability to clamping the conductive shaft 3. For example, when dealing with conductive shafts 3 of different dimensional tolerances, the spring clip with the bending groove 56 can better conform to the surface of the conductive shaft 3, providing stable clamping force and reducing poor contact problems caused by loose clamping.

[0045] II. Prevention of Stress Concentration: During the bending process of the spring clip, stress concentration points are easily formed at the bend, which reduces the material strength and may cause fatigue fracture during use. The bending groove 56 disperses the stress at the bend, preventing excessive stress concentration. Taking a power strip that is used frequently for a long time as an example, the spring clip with the bending groove 56 can withstand more insertion and removal operations, greatly extending the service life of the spring clip and thus improving the reliability of the power strip.

[0046] Third, it facilitates production and processing: From a production perspective, the presence of the bending groove 56 facilitates the manufacturing of the spring clip. In stamping and other processing techniques, the bending groove 56 can serve as a positioning reference, resulting in higher processing accuracy and improved production efficiency. Simultaneously, the design of the bending groove 56 reduces material consumption and lowers production costs, achieving efficient resource utilization while ensuring product quality.

[0047] IV. Enhanced Heat Dissipation: During operation, the current flowing through the conductive shaft 3 and the spring clip 5 generates heat. The bending groove 56 increases the airflow area, allowing the heat at the bend to dissipate more quickly. This not only helps maintain the stable performance of the spring clip but also reduces the overall internal temperature of the power strip, preventing safety hazards such as fires caused by overheating, thereby improving the safety of power strip use.

[0048] In this embodiment, the connecting shaft 4 is made of insulating material, and the pin 2, conductive shaft 3 and spring clip 5 are made of conductive material.

[0049] In this embodiment, the power strip with easily flip-up prongs also includes a fixing base 6. The fixing base 6 is mounted on the housing 1 with screws, and the conductive shaft 3 and the spring clip 5 are fixed between the housing 1 and the fixing base 6. The fixing base 6 securely fixes the conductive shaft 3 and the spring clip 5 between the housing 1 and the fixing base 6, significantly enhancing the overall structural stability of the power strip. The fixing base 6, acting as a bridge connecting the housing 1 and the internal conductive components, is tightly connected to the housing 1 with screws and other fasteners, ensuring that the conductive shaft 3 and the spring clip 5 will not loosen or shift during long-term use. This robust structural design not only improves the durability of the power strip but also effectively prevents electrical faults or safety hazards caused by structural loosening, providing strong protection for user safety.

[0050] In this embodiment, a storage groove 11 for accommodating the pin 2 is formed on the outer surface of the housing 1, so that the pin 2 is stored in the storage groove 11 and does not protrude out of the housing 1.

[0051] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper" and "lower," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying importance; the words "bottom surface" and "top surface," "inner" and "outer" respectively refer to the geometric direction toward or away from a specific component.

[0052] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0053] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A power strip that facilitates the flipping of prongs, the power strip comprising: The utility model relates to a shell (1) is provided with two parallelly installed prongs (2) on the shell (1), and the electrically conductive shaft (3) is electrically connected with the same end of each prong (2), and the two electrically conductive shafts (3) are coaxial and arranged in axial direction. The utility model relates to a shell (1) is provided with two parallelly installed prongs (2) on the shell (1), and the electrically conductive shaft (3) is electrically connected with the same end of each prong (2), and the two electrically conductive shafts (3) are coaxial and arranged in axial direction. The utility model relates to a shell (1) is provided with two parallelly installed prongs (2) on the shell (1), and the electrically conductive shaft (3) is electrically connected with the same end of each prong (2), and the two electrically conductive shafts (3) are coaxial and arranged in axial direction. The utility model relates to a shell (1) is provided with two parallelly installed prongs (2) on the shell (1), and the electrically conductive shaft (3) is electrically connected with the same end of each prong (2), and the two electrically conductive shafts (3) are coaxial and arranged in axial direction. The utility model relates to a shell (1) is provided with two parallelly installed prongs (2) on the shell (1), and the electrically conductive shaft (3) is electrically connected with the same end of each prong (2), and the two electrically conductive shafts (3) are coaxial and arranged in axial direction. The utility model relates to a shell (1) is provided with two parallelly installed prongs (2) on the shell (1), and the electrically conductive shaft (3) is electrically connected with the same end of each prong (2), and the two electrically conductive shafts (3) are coaxial and arranged in axial direction.

2. The power strip of claim 1, wherein: The utility model relates to a shell (1) is provided with two parallelly installed prongs (2) on the shell (1), and the electrically conductive shaft (3) is electrically connected with the same end of each prong (2), and the two electrically conductive shafts (3) are coaxial and arranged in axial direction.

3. The power strip of claim 2, wherein: The utility model relates to a shell (1) is provided with two parallelly installed prongs (2) on the shell (1), and the electrically conductive shaft (3) is electrically connected with the same end of each prong (2), and the two electrically conductive shafts (3) are coaxial and arranged in axial direction.

4. The power strip of claim 2, wherein: The utility model relates to a shell (1) is provided with two parallelly installed prongs (2) on the shell (1), and the electrically conductive shaft (3) is electrically connected with the same end of each prong (2), and the two electrically conductive shafts (3) are coaxial and arranged in axial direction.

5. The power strip of claim 2, wherein: The utility model relates to a shell (1) is provided with two parallelly installed prongs (2) on the shell (1), and the electrically conductive shaft (3) is electrically connected with the same end of each prong (2), and the two electrically conductive shafts (3) are coaxial and arranged in axial direction.

6. The power strip with easily flipped prongs of claim 2, wherein: ​ 7. The power strip of claim 2, wherein: ​ 8. The power strip of claim 1, wherein: ​ 9. The power strip of claim 1, wherein: ​ 10. The power strip of claim 1, wherein: ​

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