Socket

Abstract

The utility model describes a socket. The socket comprises a housing; the plug pin is rotationally connected with the shell, and when the plug pin rotates to a first position, the plug pin is used for being connected with an external plug connector in an inserted mode; and the locking assembly is arranged on the shell and the plug pin, and when the plug pin rotates to the first position, the locking assembly is used for locking the plug pin at the first position. Therefore, according to the socket, the pins can be folded, so that the socket is easier to carry and store, and due to the arrangement of the locking assembly, the operation hidden danger caused by a traditional folding socket can be improved. Specifically, when the pin rotates to the first position, namely the position where the pin is plugged with the external plug connector, the locking assembly can lock the pin, and rotation of the pin caused by improper stress is avoided. Therefore, the risk that the pins are folded carelessly in the plugging process of the socket is reduced, the stability of the socket in the plugging process can be improved, and potential safety hazards caused by poor contact are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] To make sockets more portable and easier to store, some existing sockets have foldable prongs. When working or storing on the go, users can fold the prongs to make the socket smaller, thus saving space and making it easier to carry.

[0003] Some existing folding sockets pose operational risks during use. Their folding structure may cause the prongs to rotate easily under improper force, potentially leading to users accidentally folding the prongs when plugging in a plug. This not only causes inconvenience but may also result in unstable power connection and even affect normal use and safety. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned existing situation, this application provides a socket that can improve the problem of insertion difficulty caused by the rotation of the plug pins in traditional folding sockets.

[0005] This utility model provides a socket, comprising: a housing; a plug, the plug being rotatably connected to the housing, and when the plug is rotated to a first position, the plug is used to plug into an external connector; and a locking component disposed on the housing and the plug, the locking component being used to lock the plug in the first position when the plug is rotated to the first position.

[0006] Optionally, the pin has a movable groove, and the housing has a limiting groove, with the limiting groove extending through opposite sides of the housing; the locking assembly includes: a button that passes through the limiting groove; a pin located within the movable groove; and a first spring, with its two ends abutting against the pin and the inner wall of the movable groove respectively in the pressing direction of the button; wherein, when the pin rotates to the first position, the elastic restoring force of the first spring pushes the pin portion into the limiting groove.

[0007] Optionally, when the pin is rotated to the first position, the length of the pin shaft within the limiting groove is L1, and the pressing stroke of the button is L2; ​​L2 is greater than L1.

[0008] Optionally, the pin has a protrusion between its two ends, the pin includes a locking part located on one side of the protrusion, and the pin also includes a movable part located on the other side of the protrusion; the movable part is located in the movable groove, the first spring is sleeved on the movable part, and the two ends of the spring respectively abut against the inner wall of the protrusion and the movable groove; the locking part is used to be inserted into the limiting groove under the elastic restoring force of the first spring.

[0009] Optionally, the locking assembly further includes a second spring; the two ends of the second spring abut against the inner wall of the button and the limiting groove, respectively; the elastic restoring force of the second spring pushes the button part out of the limiting groove.

[0010] Optionally, the button includes a protruding first limiting portion, and the housing includes a second limiting portion protruding into the limiting groove; under the push of the elastic restoring force of the second spring, the first limiting portion abuts against the second limiting portion to restrict the button portion to be located in the limiting groove.

[0011] Optionally, the limiting groove includes a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove that are interconnected; the two ends of the second spring abut against the button and the inner wall of the first limiting groove respectively, and the elastic restoring force of the second spring pushes the button part out of the second limiting groove; the second limiting groove is used to accommodate the locking part, and the inner contour of the second limiting groove matches the outer contour of the locking part.

[0012] Optionally, the cross-sections of the inner contour of the second limiting groove and the outer contour of the locking part are both square.

[0013] Optionally, when the pin is rotated to the second position, the pin is in a retracted state; the housing is provided with a locking member, which is used to lock the pin in the second position.

[0014] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​protrudes from the surface of the housing and is elastic; when the pin is in the second position, the snap-fit ​​abuts against the side of the pin away from the housing.

[0015] The socket of this utility model includes a housing, prongs, and a locking component. The prongs are rotatably connected to the housing, and when the prongs are rotated to a first position, they are used to engage with an external connector. The locking component is disposed on the housing and the prongs, and when the prongs are rotated to the first position, the locking component locks the prongs in that position. Therefore, the socket provided by this utility model allows for foldable prongs, making the socket more portable and easier to store. Furthermore, the locking component mitigates the operational hazards associated with traditional folding sockets. Specifically, when the prongs are rotated to the first position, i.e., the position for engaging with an external connector, the locking component locks the prongs, preventing rotation due to improper force. This not only reduces the risk of accidentally folding the prongs during insertion but also improves the stability of the socket during insertion, reducing safety hazards caused by poor contact. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals in the following description denote the same parts.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of the socket involved in this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is another overall structural schematic diagram of the socket involved in this application;

[0020] Figure 3 This is another overall structural schematic diagram of the socket involved in this application;

[0021] Figure 4 This is another overall structural schematic diagram of the socket involved in this application;

[0022] Figure 5 This illustrates the scope of this application. Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 6 This is another overall structural schematic diagram of the socket involved in this application;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view showing point B of the socket involved in this application;

[0025] Figure 8 This illustrates the scope of this application. Figure 7 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0026] Figure 9 This is another cross-sectional view showing point B of the socket involved in this application;

[0027] Figure 10 This illustrates the scope of this application. Figure 9 Enlarged view of point D in the middle.

[0028] Reference numerals: 1. Housing; 11. Limiting groove; 111. First limiting groove; 112. Second limiting groove; 12. Second limiting part; 13. Snap-fit ​​part; 2. Pin; 21. Movable groove; 3. Locking assembly; 31. Button; 311. First limiting part; 32. Pin; 321. Protrusion; 322. Locking part; 323. Movable part; 33. First spring; 34. Second spring; 4. Rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The preferred embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for the same components, and repeated descriptions are omitted. Furthermore, the drawings are merely schematic diagrams, and the proportions of the components or their shapes may differ from actual dimensions. It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0030] It should also be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component present. When a component is described as "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component present.

[0031] Reference Figures 1 to 10 This application provides a socket, which includes a housing 1, a plug 2 and a locking component 3, wherein the plug 2 is rotatably connected to the housing 1, and when the plug 2 is rotated to a first position, the plug 2 is used to plug into an external connector; the locking component 3 is disposed on the housing 1 and the plug 2, and when the plug 2 is rotated to the first position, the locking component 3 is used to lock the plug 2 in the first position.

[0032] Based on the above structure, the socket of this application can fold the plug pin 2, making the socket more portable and easier to store. Furthermore, the locking component 3 mitigates operational hazards associated with traditional folding sockets. Specifically, when the plug pin 2 is rotated to the first position, i.e., the position for insertion with an external connector, the locking component 3 locks the plug pin 2, preventing rotation due to improper force. This not only reduces the risk of accidentally folding the plug pin 2 during insertion but also improves the stability of the socket during insertion, reducing safety hazards caused by poor contact.

[0033] Reference Figure 7 The pin 2 is connected to the housing 1 via a pivot, and the pin 2 can rotate around the pivot. (See reference...) Figures 1 to 3 When pin 2 is rotated to the first position, pin 2 is used to connect with an external connector. (Refer to...) Figure 4 When pin 2 is rotated to the second position, pin 2 is in a folded storage state.

[0034] Reference Figures 6 to 10 In some embodiments, the pin 2 has a movable groove 21, and the housing 1 has a limiting groove 11, which extends through both opposite sides of the housing 1. The locking assembly 3 includes: a button 31 that extends through the limiting groove 11; a pin 32 located within the movable groove 21; and a first spring 33, with both ends of the first spring 33 abutting against the pin 32 and the inner wall of the movable groove 21 respectively in the pressing direction of the button 31. When the pin 2 rotates to the first position, the elastic restoring force of the first spring 33 pushes part of the pin 32 into the limiting groove 11.

[0035] Specifically, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 8 When the pin 2 is in the first position, the elastic restoring force of the first spring 33 pushes part of the pin 32 into the limiting groove 11. At this time, part of the pin 32 is located in the movable groove 21, and the other part is located in the limiting groove 11, thereby restricting the relative movement between the pin 2 and the housing 1, completing the locking of the pin 2, and fixing the pin 2 in the first position. When it is necessary to retract the pin 2, that is, to rotate the pin 2 from the first position to the second position, the user can press the button 31. (Refer to...) Figure 9 and Figure 10When pressed, one end of button 31 pushes pin 32, causing pin 32 to compress the first spring 33. When pin 32 disengages from the limiting groove 11, it releases the lock between pin 2 and housing 1, allowing pin 2 to rotate relative to housing 1. The user can then fold pin 2 to the second position. To rotate pin 2 back to the first position, the user rotates pin 2. During rotation, under the elastic restoring force of the first spring 33, the end of pin 32 away from the first spring 33 abuts against housing 1 and slides along the inner wall of housing 1, but does not disengage from the movable groove 21. After pin 2 is rotated to the first position, the movable groove 21 moves to one side of the limiting groove 11, and the elastic restoring force of the first spring 33 pushes part of pin 32 back into the limiting groove 11, locking pin 2.

[0036] In some embodiments, when the pin 2 is rotated to the first position, the length of the pin 32 within the limiting groove 11 is L1, and the pressing stroke of the button 31 is L2; ​​L2 is greater than L1. Therefore, referring to... Figures 7 to 10 The pressing stroke of button 31 is greater than the length of pin 32 located in the limiting groove 11, so that when button 31 is pressed, pin 32 can be fully pushed out of the limiting groove 11, so that pin 32 can disengage from the limiting groove 11 and release the locking of pin 2.

[0037] Reference Figure 8 and Figure 10 In some embodiments, the pin 32 has a protrusion 321 between its two ends. The pin 32 includes a locking part 322 located on one side of the protrusion 321 and a movable part 323 located on the other side of the protrusion 321. The movable part 323 is located in the movable groove 21, and a first spring 33 is sleeved on the movable part 323, with both ends of the spring abutting against the inner walls of the protrusion 321 and the movable groove 21, respectively. The locking part 322 is used to be inserted into the limiting groove 11 under the elastic restoring force of the first spring 33. Thus, the protrusion 321 can prevent the first spring 33 from disengaging from the movable groove 21. In addition, the first spring 33 is sleeved on the movable part 323, so that the first spring 33 can evenly abut against the protrusion 321. In this way, under the action of the elastic restoring force of the first spring 33, the lock can be smoothly inserted into the limiting groove 11, improving the stability of the lock.

[0038] Reference Figure 8 In some embodiments, the locking assembly 3 further includes a second spring 34; the two ends of the second spring 34 abut against the inner walls of the button 31 and the limiting groove 11, respectively; the elastic restoring force of the second spring 34 pushes the button 31 partially out of the limiting groove 11. Specifically, refer to... Figure 2 and Figure 3The housing 1 surrounds the pin 2. Under the action of elastic restoring force, the end of the button 31 away from the pin 2 can be pushed out of the housing 1. Thus, the button 31 protruding from the housing 1 can be easily pressed by the user next time.

[0039] Reference Figure 8 and Figure 10 In some embodiments, the button 31 includes a protruding first limiting portion 311, and the housing 1 includes a second limiting portion 12 protruding into the limiting groove 11. Under the elastic restoring force of the second spring 34, the first limiting portion 311 abuts against the second limiting portion 12 to restrict the button 31 from being partially located within the limiting groove 11. Thus, with the cooperation of the first limiting portion 311 and the second limiting portion 12, the button 31 can be prevented from disengaging from the limiting groove 11.

[0040] Reference Figure 8 and Figure 10 In some embodiments, the limiting groove 11 includes a first limiting groove 111 and a second limiting groove 112 that are mutually penetrating; the two ends of the second spring 34 abut against the inner wall of the button 31 and the first limiting groove 111, respectively, and the elastic restoring force of the second spring 34 pushes the button 31 part out of the second limiting groove 112; the second limiting groove 112 is used to accommodate the locking part 322, and the inner contour of the second limiting groove 112 matches the outer contour of the locking part 322. Thus, referring to... Figure 8 After the locking part 322 is inserted into the second limiting groove 112, since the inner contour of the second limiting groove 112 matches the outer contour of the locking part 322, the shaking of the locking part 322 in the second limiting groove 112 can be reduced, making the locking more stable.

[0041] In some embodiments, the cross-sections of the inner contour of the second limiting groove 112 and the outer contour of the locking part 322 are both square. This square structure further restricts the rotation of the pin 2, making it less prone to wobbling. Conversely, if a cylindrical pin 32 is used, the pin 2 may easily rotate slightly around the pin 32.

[0042] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 When pin 2 is rotated to the second position, pin 2 is in a retracted state; the housing 1 is provided with a locking member 13, which is used to lock pin 2 in the second position. Thus, the locking member 13 can keep pin 2 in the second position and prevent pin 2 from accidentally unfolding when retracted.

[0043] In some embodiments, the latching member 13 protrudes from the surface of the housing 1 and is elastic; when the pin 2 is in the second position, the latching member 13 abuts against the side of the pin 2 away from the housing 1. Specifically, it can also be considered that when the pin 2 is in the second position, the pin 2 is clamped by the latching member 13 and the housing 1. Because the latching member 13 is elastic, when the pin 2 rotates between the first and second positions, the pin 2 can compress and deform the latching member 13. (Refer to...) Figure 5 When pin 2 is in the second position, the snap-fit ​​13 is elastically reset, thereby abutting against pin 2 to restrict the rotation of pin 2.

[0044] In summary, the socket of this application allows for folding of the plug pin 2, making it more portable and easier to store. Furthermore, the locking component 3 mitigates operational risks associated with traditional folding sockets. Specifically, when the plug pin 2 is rotated to the first position, i.e., the position for insertion with an external connector, the locking component 3 locks the plug pin 2, preventing rotation due to improper force. This not only reduces the risk of accidentally folding the plug pin 2 during insertion but also improves the stability of the socket during insertion, reducing safety hazards caused by poor contact.

[0045] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0046] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0047] The embodiments, implementation methods, and related technical features of this application can be combined and substituted for each other without conflict.

[0048] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application in any way. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this application without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this application shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of this application.

[0049] Although the present invention has been specifically described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, it is to be understood that the above description does not limit the present invention in any way. Those skilled in the art can make modifications and variations to the present invention as needed without departing from the essential spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A socket, characterized in that, include: case; The pin is rotatably connected to the housing, and when the pin is rotated to the first position, the pin is used to connect with an external connector. A locking component is provided on the housing and the pin. When the pin is rotated to the first position, the locking component is used to lock the pin in the first position.

2. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pins are provided with movable grooves, and the housing is provided with limiting grooves, which extend through the opposite sides of the housing. The locking component includes: A button, which extends through the limiting groove; A pin, wherein the pin is located within the movable groove; In the pressing direction of the button, the two ends of the first spring respectively abut against the pin and the inner wall of the movable groove; When the pin rotates to the first position, the elastic restoring force of the first spring pushes the pin portion into the limiting groove.

3. The socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the pin is rotated to the first position, the length of the pin shaft within the limiting groove is L1, and the pressing stroke of the button is L2. L2 is greater than L1.

4. The socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pin has a protrusion between its two ends, and the pin includes a locking part located on one side of the protrusion and a movable part located on the other side of the protrusion. The movable part is located inside the movable groove, the first spring is sleeved on the movable part, and the two ends of the spring abut against the protrusion and the inner wall of the movable groove, respectively. The locking part is used to be inserted into the limiting groove under the elastic restoring force of the first spring.

5. The socket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The locking assembly also includes a second spring; The two ends of the second spring abut against the button and the inner wall of the limiting groove, respectively; The elastic restoring force of the second spring pushes the button portion out of the limiting groove.

6. The socket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The button includes a protruding first limiting part, and the housing includes a second limiting part protruding into the limiting groove; Under the elastic restoring force of the second spring, the first limiting part abuts against the second limiting part to restrict the button part from being located in the limiting groove.

7. The socket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting groove includes a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove that are interconnected with each other; The two ends of the second spring abut against the button and the inner wall of the first limiting groove, respectively, and the elastic restoring force of the second spring pushes the button part out of the second limiting groove; The second limiting groove is used to accommodate the locking part, and the inner contour of the second limiting groove matches the outer contour of the locking part.

8. The socket according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cross-sections of the inner contour of the second limiting groove and the outer contour of the locking part are both square.

9. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the pin is rotated to the second position, the pin is in a retracted state; The housing is provided with a snap-fit ​​element, which is used to lock the pin in the second position.

10. The socket according to claim 9, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​protrudes from the surface of the housing and is elastic; When the pin is in the second position, the snap-fit ​​abuts against the side of the pin away from the housing.

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