Industrial socket
By connecting the clamping post with the clamping groove and the mounting post with the fixing through hole, the problems of high production cost and poor sealing of industrial sockets are solved, realizing rapid assembly and stable connection, reducing production cost and improving sealing.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522743831.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-12-25
AI Technical Summary
Existing industrial sockets have high production costs, are cumbersome to assemble, and have poor sealing, making it difficult to improve assembly convenience while ensuring connection stability.
By using the combination of clamping posts and clamping grooves, the connection between mounting posts and fixing through holes, and the use of fasteners, the socket base, socket socket, and socket sheath can be quickly assembled, reducing the requirements for injection molding precision.
It improves the assembly efficiency of industrial sockets, reduces production costs and defect rates, while enhancing connection stability and sealing to prevent dust and moisture intrusion.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of industrial connector technology, specifically to an industrial socket. Background Technology
[0002] Industrial sockets are electrical connection devices specifically designed for harsh industrial environments. They are not only interfaces for electrical power but also crucial components for ensuring production safety and improving equipment connection efficiency. As industrial electrical connection devices, industrial sockets are larger than household sockets and use high-performance engineering plastics and rubber materials, possessing excellent insulation, flame retardancy, and impact resistance.
[0003] To meet the requirements of industrial power applications, industrial sockets have high demands on component design and connection relationships. Existing industrial sockets typically use threaded connections to link the main body, employing locking mechanisms for external locking. This installation method requires high injection molding precision, undoubtedly increasing production costs and making assembly more cumbersome, thus reducing production efficiency. Conversely, using general injection molding precision results in gaps at the connection points, leading to poor sealing. Therefore, for industrial socket production, improving ease of assembly while ensuring connection stability is a key direction for future product improvement. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides an industrial socket, comprising a socket body and a socket base connected inside the socket body. The socket body includes a socket sheath and a socket base connected to each other. A socket assembly is connected inside the socket base. A flip cover is connected to one end of the socket base away from the socket sheath. The inner wall of the socket sheath is provided with a positioning edge and a fixing post. The socket base abuts against the positioning edge. A fixing through hole is provided on the socket base opposite to the fixing post. A mounting post and a clamping post are provided on the side of the socket base near the socket base. The mounting post is connected in the fixing through hole. The mounting post and the fixing post are connected by fasteners. A clamping groove is provided on the socket base opposite to the clamping post. The clamping post is connected in the clamping groove.
[0005] In one possible implementation, the fixing post and the mounting post are coaxially arranged, the inner wall of the fixing post is provided with internal threads, the mounting post is provided with a mounting through hole, and the end of the mounting through hole away from the fixing post is provided with a mounting limiting step, and the fastener passes through the mounting through hole and connects to the inner wall of the fixing post.
[0006] In one possible implementation, the clamping post has a partition gap in the middle, and the clamping groove has a partition in the middle, the partition being connected within the partition gap.
[0007] In one possible implementation, the clamping post has a barb portion at one end near the clamping groove, the barb portion including a guide slope and a locking end face, the inner wall of the clamping groove having a locking edge, and the locking end face abutting against the locking edge.
[0008] In one possible implementation, at least two sets of the fixing posts and the mounting posts are provided.
[0009] In one possible implementation, the socket base has a plurality of socket chambers, the socket assembly is connected to the socket chambers, and the socket base has a mating hole on the side near the flip cover, the mating hole is connected to the socket chambers, and the size of the mating hole is smaller than the size of the socket assembly.
[0010] In one possible implementation, the socket has a wire-passing hole opposite the socket assembly, the outer periphery of the wire-passing hole is provided with a retaining ring, and the socket assembly abuts against the side of the wire-passing hole.
[0011] In one possible implementation, the socket assembly includes a wiring portion and a plug portion. The wiring portion has a wiring hole at one end near the socket base, and a wire clamping screw is connected to the outside of the wiring portion. The plug portion has a plug hole at one end near the flip cover, and the wiring hole and the plug hole are not connected.
[0012] In one possible implementation, the outer wall edge of the socket base near the socket sleeve protrudes to form a first crimping portion, and the socket sleeve forms a second crimping portion opposite the first crimping portion, with the first crimping portion and the second crimping portion fitting together.
[0013] In one possible implementation, the socket base is provided with a hinge and a blocking part, the flip cover is connected to the hinge by a pin, a torsion spring is sleeved on the pin, the two ends of the torsion spring abut against the socket sleeve and the socket base respectively, the flip cover is provided with a locking point, and the blocking part is located on the path of the locking point as the flip cover rotates.
[0014] The assembly method of this utility model industrial socket is as follows: connect the socket assembly to the socket base, then connect the socket base to the socket base through the cooperation of the clamping post and the clamping groove, connect the mounting post to the fixing through hole, then align the mounting post of the socket base with the fixing post of the socket sleeve, and connect the fastener through the mounting post to the fixing post, thereby realizing the assembly of the main body of the industrial socket.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages:
[0016] This technical solution for industrial sockets utilizes the combination of clamping posts and clamping slots, as well as the combination of mounting posts and fixing through holes. This provides initial positioning and error prevention, allowing for quick alignment of parts, reducing operational steps, and making assembly more direct and faster, thus improving the assembly efficiency of industrial sockets. Furthermore, the combination of clamping posts and clamping slots, and the combination of mounting posts and fixing through holes, requires injection molding precision far lower than that required for threaded fits and locking components. This reduces the manufacturing and maintenance costs of the product mold and lowers the product defect rate.
[0017] This technical solution for industrial sockets provides radial clamping force and limiting through clamping posts and clamping grooves, and then axially tightens the mounting posts and fixing posts through fasteners, forming a stable fixed frame. This effectively prevents loosening or relative displacement between the socket base, socket socket, and socket sheath. It has the advantages of uniform force distribution and high connection rigidity, ensuring that all contact surfaces are tightly joined and effectively preventing dust and moisture intrusion. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the industrial socket in the embodiment of the present invention with the flip cover closed.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the industrial socket in the flip-top open state, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of an industrial socket according to an embodiment of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a front view of the industrial socket according to an embodiment of the present invention after removing the flip cover.
[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Sectional view of AA.
[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of BB.
[0024] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the socket base according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0025] Figure 8 This is another perspective view of the socket base according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0026] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the socket of an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0027] Figure 10This is a perspective view of the insert assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0028] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the insert assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0029] Figure 12 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an industrial socket according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only, representing schematic diagrams only, not actual object drawings, and should not be construed as limiting this patent. To better illustrate the embodiments of this utility model, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual product dimensions. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings.
[0031] Combined with appendix Figure 1 To be continued Figure 12 This utility model provides an industrial socket, comprising a socket body and a socket base 1 connected inside the socket body. The socket body includes a socket sleeve 2 and a socket base 3 connected to each other. A socket sleeve assembly 4 is connected inside the socket base 3. A flip cover 5 is connected to one end of the socket base 3 away from the socket sleeve 2. The inner wall of the socket sleeve 2 is provided with a positioning edge 21 and a fixing post 22. The socket base 1 abuts against the positioning edge 21. A fixing through hole 11 is provided on the socket base 1 opposite to the fixing post 22. The socket base 3 is provided with a mounting post 31 and a clamping post 32 on the side near the socket base 1. The mounting post 31 is connected in the fixing through hole 11. The mounting post 31 and the fixing post 22 are connected by a fastener 24. A clamping groove 12 is provided on the socket base 1 opposite to the clamping post 32. The clamping post 32 is connected in the clamping groove 12.
[0032] The assembly method of the industrial socket of this utility model is as follows: connect the socket assembly 4 to the socket base 3, and then connect the socket seat 1 to the socket base 3 through the cooperation of the clamping post 32 and the clamping groove 12. The mounting post 31 is connected to the fixing through hole 11. Then, align the mounting post 31 of the socket base 3 with the fixing post 22 of the socket sleeve 2, and connect the fastener 24 through the mounting post 31 to the fixing post 22 to realize the assembly of the main body of the industrial socket.
[0033] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 3 To be continued Figure 6 As shown, the fixing post 22 and the mounting post 31 are coaxially arranged. The inner wall of the fixing post 22 is provided with internal threads. The mounting post 31 is provided with a mounting through hole 311. The end of the mounting through hole 311 away from the fixing post 22 is provided with a mounting limiting step 312. The fastener 24 passes through the mounting through hole 311 and connects to the inner wall of the fixing post 22 to realize the connection between the socket base 3 and the socket sleeve 2.
[0034] In this embodiment, the mounting through hole 311 provides clearance for the connection of the fastener 24, and the mounting limiting step 312 provides a mounting limit for the fastener 24.
[0035] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 7 To be continued Figure 9 As shown, the clamping post 32 has a partition gap 321 in the middle, and the clamping groove 12 has a partition part 121 in the middle. The partition part 121 is connected in the partition gap 321. The cooperation between the partition part 121 and the partition gap 321 is a foolproof design for the connection between the socket and the socket base 3, so that after the clamping post 32 is aligned and inserted into the clamping groove 12, the mounting post 31 is aligned with the fixing post 22, and the connection between the clamping post 32 and the clamping groove 12 is smoother.
[0036] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 8 As shown, the clamping post 32 has a barb portion 322 at one end near the clamping groove 12. The barb portion 322 includes a guide slope 323 and a locking end face 324. The inner wall of the clamping groove 12 has a locking edge 122, and the locking end face 324 abuts against the locking edge 122. The guide slope 323 facilitates the alignment and insertion of the clamping post 32 into the clamping groove 12. The cooperation between the locking end face 324 and the locking edge 122 achieves the relative fixation of the socket base 3 and the socket 1.
[0037] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 3 To be continued Figure 5 As shown, at least two sets of the fixing column 22 and the mounting column 31 are provided. Preferably, the two mounting columns 31 and the clamping column 32 are arranged in a triangular pattern.
[0038] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 5As shown, the socket base 3 has a plurality of socket chambers 33, the socket assembly 4 is connected to the socket chambers 33, and the socket base 3 has a mating hole 34 on the side near the flip cover 5. The mating hole 34 is connected to the socket chambers 33. The size of the mating hole 34 is smaller than the size of the socket assembly 4 to prevent the socket assembly 4 from detaching from the socket chambers 33.
[0039] In this embodiment, the socket chamber 33 is provided with three sets, that is, the industrial socket is a three-core socket. In another embodiment, the socket chamber 33 may be provided with five sets.
[0040] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 5 and attached Figure 9 As shown, the socket 1 has a wire-passing hole 13 at the position opposite to the socket assembly 4. A retaining ring 14 is provided on the outer periphery of the wire-passing hole 13. The socket assembly 4 abuts against the side of the wire-passing hole 13. The wire-passing hole 13 provides a channel for the electrical connection between the flexible wire and the socket assembly 4.
[0041] In this embodiment, the socket assembly 4 includes a wiring portion 41 and a plug portion 42. The wiring portion 41 has a wiring hole 411 at one end near the socket base 1, and a wire clamping screw 43 is connected to the outside of the wiring portion 411. The plug portion 42 has a plug hole 421 at one end near the flip cover 5. The wiring hole 411 and the plug hole 421 are not connected. The wiring portion 41 is connected to a flexible wire, and the plug portion 42 is used to connect to the core of an industrial plug.
[0042] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 3 and attached Figure 7 As shown, the outer wall edge of the socket base 3 near the socket sleeve 2 protrudes to form a first crimping part 35, and the socket sleeve 2 forms a second crimping part 23 opposite to the first crimping part 35. The first crimping part 35 and the second crimping part 23 fit together. The cooperation between the first crimping part 35 and the second crimping part 23 makes the connection between the socket sleeve 2 and the socket base 3 have a high protection level. Preferably, a sealing ring can be added at the crimping point.
[0043] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 8 and attached Figure 12As shown, the socket base 3 is provided with a hinge portion 36 and a blocking portion 37. The flip cover 5 is connected to the hinge portion 36 via a pin 51. A torsion spring 52 is sleeved on the pin 51, and the two ends of the torsion spring 52 abut against the socket sleeve 2 and the socket base 3, respectively. The flip cover 5 is provided with a locking point 53, and the blocking portion 37 is located on the path of the locking point 53 as the flip cover 5 rotates. When the flip cover 5 is opened, the locking point 53 and the blocking portion 37 form a positioning engagement, facilitating the connection between the industrial socket and the industrial plug.
[0044] This utility model's industrial socket utilizes the cooperation between the clamping post 32 and the clamping groove 12, and the cooperation between the mounting post 31 and the fixing through hole 11. This provides initial positioning and error prevention, allowing for quick alignment of parts, reducing operational steps, and making assembly more direct and faster, thus improving the assembly efficiency of the industrial socket. Furthermore, the cooperation between the clamping post 32 and the clamping groove 12, and the connection between the mounting post 31 and the fixing through hole 11, requires injection molding precision far lower than that required for threaded fits and locking components. This reduces the manufacturing and maintenance costs of the product mold and lowers the product defect rate.
[0045] This technical solution provides radial clamping force and limiting through the clamping post 32 and clamping groove 12, and then the mounting post 31 and fixing post 22 are axially tightened by the fastener 24, forming a stable fixed frame. This effectively prevents loosening or relative displacement between the socket base 3, the socket socket 1, and the socket sleeve 2. It has the advantages of uniform force distribution and high connection rigidity, ensuring that all contact surfaces are tightly joined and effectively preventing dust and moisture intrusion.
[0046] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. An industrial socket comprising a socket body and a socket sleeve connected inside the socket body, the socket body comprising a socket sheath and a socket base connected to each other, a socket sleeve assembly being connected in the socket base, and a flip cover being connected to an end of the socket base away from the socket sheath, characterized in that, The inner wall of the socket sheath is provided with a positioning edge and a fixing column, the socket seat abuts against the positioning edge, a fixing through hole is formed on the socket seat in a position opposite to the fixing column, the side of the socket base close to the socket seat is provided with a mounting column and a clamping column, the mounting column is connected in the fixing through hole, the mounting column and the fixing column are connected through a fastener, a clamping groove is formed on the socket seat in a position opposite to the clamping column, and the clamping column is connected in the clamping groove.
2. An industrial socket according to claim 1, characterized in that The fixing column and the mounting column are coaxially arranged, the inner wall of the fixing column is provided with an internal thread, a mounting through hole is formed on the mounting column, and a mounting limiting step is arranged at the end of the mounting through hole away from the fixing column.
3. An industrial socket according to claim 1, wherein, The middle part of the clamping column is provided with a separation gap, and the middle part of the clamping groove is provided with a separation part connected in the separation gap.
4. An industrial socket according to claim 3, wherein, The end of the clamping column close to the clamping groove is provided with a barb part, the barb part includes a guide inclined surface and a locking end face, the inner wall of the clamping groove is provided with a locking edge, and the locking end face abuts against the locking edge.
5. An industrial socket according to claim 1, wherein, The fixing column and the mounting column are provided with at least two groups.
6. An industrial socket according to claim 1, wherein, A plurality of socket cavities are formed on the socket base, the socket assembly is connected in the socket cavities, a butt joint socket is formed on the side of the socket base close to the flip cover, the butt joint socket is communicated with the socket cavities, and the size of the butt joint socket is smaller than the size of the socket assembly.
7. An industrial socket according to claim 6, wherein, A wire passing hole is formed on the socket seat in a position opposite to the socket assembly, the outer periphery of the wire passing hole is provided with a check ring, and the socket assembly abuts against the side of the wire passing hole.
8. An industrial socket according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein The socket assembly includes a wiring part and a plug-in part, a wiring hole is formed on the end of the wiring part close to the socket seat, a pressing wire screw is connected to the outer side of the wiring part, a plug-in hole is formed on the end of the plug-in part close to the flip cover, and the wiring hole and the plug-in hole are not communicated.
9. An industrial socket according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein The outer wall edge of the side of the socket base close to the socket sheath is protruded to form a first pressure joint part, a second pressure joint part is formed on the socket sheath in a position opposite to the first pressure joint part, and the first pressure joint part and the second pressure joint part are mutually adhered.
10. An industrial socket according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein The socket base is provided with a hinge part and a blocking part, the flip cover is connected to the hinge part through a pin shaft, a torsional spring is sleeved on the pin shaft, the two ends of the torsional spring abut against the socket sheath and the socket base respectively, the flip cover is provided with a clamping point part, and the blocking part is located on the path of the clamping point part rotating with the flip cover.
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