Multifunctional cabinet socket
The modular design and rotatable baffle of the multi-functional cabinet socket solve the problems of existing sockets being unable to be easily replaced and having limited functionality, enabling flexible assembly and diversified power supply to meet the power needs of multiple devices.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423056945.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-11
AI Technical Summary
The existing rack socket brackets can only rotate 180 degrees and cannot be replaced at will. The built-in power cord input hinders installation, and the functional components are simple, which cannot meet the power supply needs of multiple devices.
The design incorporates a multi-functional cabinet socket, including a mounting frame, power interface module, switch module, display module, protection module, socket module, and functional modules. Each module can be slidably connected, and the baffle can rotate 90 degrees. It supports multiple power interfaces and functional components, featuring a modular design.
It enables flexible and diverse module assembly, facilitates rack installation, supports multiple power inputs, meets the power supply needs of multiple devices, and improves module utilization.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of socket technology, specifically a multi-functional cabinet socket. Background Technology
[0002] A server rack socket, also known as a server rack power socket or multi-function socket board, is an electrical accessory designed specifically for installation inside a server rack. It typically has multiple power sockets to provide a stable and reliable power supply for various devices inside the rack, such as servers, routers, switches, and storage devices.
[0003] Currently, the brackets on rack sockets on the market can only rotate 180 degrees and cannot be replaced at will. The built-in power cord input at the front of the rack socket can hinder rack installation. At the same time, the functional components are simple and cannot meet the power supply needs of various devices as technology advances and the number of devices used in the rack increases. Therefore, a multi-functional rack socket is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a multi-functional rack socket with advantages such as the ability to freely assemble various functional modules. It solves the problems of rack sockets on the market where the bracket can only rotate 180 degrees and cannot be easily replaced, the built-in power cord input at the front end of the rack socket hindering rack installation, and the simple functional components that cannot meet the power supply needs of various devices as technology advances and the number of devices used in the rack increases.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To achieve the goal of arbitrarily assembling the various functional modules, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0008] The multi-functional cabinet socket includes a mounting frame, a power interface module, a switch module, a display module, a protection module, a socket module, and a function module. Each of the power interface module, switch module, display module, protection module, socket module, and function module is slidably connected to the mounting frame.
[0009] Both ends of the mounting frame are equipped with baffles. Each baffle has four rectangular fixing holes. Two of the fixing holes on the baffle are threaded to the mounting frame with fixing screws. The baffles can be rotated 90° and disassembled through the fixing holes and fixing screws. Power input / output interfaces can be snapped onto the surface of the baffles at both ends. Table clamps can be installed at the bottom of the mounting frame. Each bottom of the mounting frame has mounting holes with power input / output cable ports snapped onto the surface of the mounting holes.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the power interface module includes any one of IEC C14, IEC C13, DC, IEC C19, IEC C20, terminal block, power interface, audio interface, network interface, power cord, etc.
[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the switch module includes any one or more combinations of a double-ended switch, an air switch, a leakage current switch, a single-break switch, an overload switch, a sound-activated sensor switch, an electronic switch, and a junction box.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the display module includes any one or more combinations of an ammeter, a voltmeter, an energy meter, a frequency meter, a temperature digital display control switch, a 485 serial communication monitoring instrument, a filter, a grounding detector, and indicator lights.
[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the protection module includes any one or more combinations of lightning protection, overload protection, overvoltage protection, alarm, relay, transformer, timer, WIFI switch, sequencer, and fuse.
[0014] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the socket module includes any one or more combinations of the following: Chinese national standard, new Chinese national standard, Australian standard, American standard, British standard, European standard, German standard, French standard, Japanese standard, Israeli standard, South African standard, Brazilian standard, Thai standard, Italian standard, Swiss standard, Indian standard, universal socket, 16A universal socket, IEC C13, IEC C19, IEC C14, IEC C20, audio socket, waterproof socket, and quick-connect terminal.
[0015] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the functional module includes any one or more combinations of USB, TYPE-C, QC3.0, wireless charging module, RJ45, DC, LED light module, speaker module, HDMI, AV terminal, COM port, and audio port.
[0016] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the baffle can be a square baffle or a hanging ear baffle. An opening can be made in the middle of the baffle depending on whether there is a power interface module at the installation position. The opening can be square or round depending on the different power interface modules. The mounting frame can be adjusted according to the number of modules loaded.
[0017] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a multi-functional cabinet socket, which has the following advantages:
[0019] This multi-functional cabinet socket features display modules including ammeters, voltmeters, energy meters, and frequency meters, allowing for testing of multiple parameters to meet various needs. The baffle bracket rotates 90 degrees, and installation options include with or without mounting ears, and a desktop socket holder. The socket's modular design allows for easy assembly of each module and function into a multi-functional socket. Furthermore, the front and end of the product incorporate IEC C14, IEC C13, DC, IEC C19, and IEC C20 standards, along with terminal blocks, power interfaces, waterproof sockets, audio interfaces, network interfaces, and power cords, facilitating cabinet installation. The main mounting frame utilizes a slotted track design, further enhancing module installation and utilization; the length can be customized. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the baffle in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 3 of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of embodiment 4 of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation frame in this utility model.
[0026] In the diagram: 1. Mounting frame; 2. Power interface module; 3. Switch module; 4. Display module; 5. Protection module; 6. Socket module; 7. Function module; 8. Baffle; 9. Fixing screws; 10. Power outlet; 11. Table clamp. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are 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.
[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of 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.
[0030] The multi-functional cabinet socket includes a mounting frame, a power interface module, a switch module, a display module, a protection module, a socket module, and a function module. Each of the power interface module, switch module, display module, protection module, socket module, and function module has at least one sliding connection in the mounting frame.
[0031] Both ends of the mounting frame are equipped with baffles. Each baffle has four rectangular fixing holes. Two of the fixing holes on the baffle are threaded to the mounting frame with fixing screws. The baffle can be rotated 90° and disassembled through the fixing holes and fixing screws. Table clamps can be installed at the bottom of the mounting frame. There is a mounting hole on the left side of the bottom of the mounting frame, and a power outlet is snapped onto the surface of the mounting hole.
[0032] Please see Figure 1 The baffle can be a square baffle or a hanging ear baffle. An opening can be made in the middle of the baffle depending on whether there is a power interface module at the installation location. The opening can be square or round depending on the different power interface modules. The mounting frame can be adjusted according to the number of modules to be loaded.
[0033] Example 1
[0034] Please see Figure 2 The multi-functional cabinet socket includes a mounting frame, power interface module, switch module, display module, protection module, socket module, and function module. Each of these modules has at least one sliding connection within the mounting frame, via a mechanism such as... Figure 2The power interface module shown has a power outlet on the left side, and a hanging ear baffle is provided between the power outlet and the left outer wall of the mounting frame. A hanging ear baffle is also provided on the right outer wall of the mounting frame.
[0035] Example 2
[0036] Please see Figure 3 The multi-functional cabinet socket includes a mounting frame, power interface module, switch module, display module, protection module, socket module, and function module. Each of these modules has at least one sliding connection within the mounting frame, via a mechanism such as... Figure 3 The wiring terminals of the power interface module shown are located at the front end of the mounting frame. They can be any of the following: IEC C14, IEC C13, DC, IEC C19, IEC C20, terminal blocks, power interfaces, audio interfaces, network interfaces, etc. The outer walls of both the left and right ends of the mounting frame are equipped with hanging ear baffles.
[0037] Example 3
[0038] Please see Figure 4 The multi-functional cabinet socket includes a mounting frame, power interface module, switch module, display module, protection module, socket module, and function module. Each of these modules has at least one sliding connection within the mounting frame, via a mechanism such as... Figure 4 The wiring terminals of the power interface module shown are located on the side of the mounting frame. They adopt any one of IEC C14, IEC C13, DC, IEC C19, IEC C20, terminal blocks, power interfaces, audio interfaces, network interfaces, etc. A square baffle with a square opening in the middle is provided between the wiring terminals and the left outer wall of the mounting frame, and a square baffle without a square opening in the middle is provided on the right outer wall of the mounting frame.
[0039] Example 4
[0040] Please see Figure 5 The multi-functional cabinet socket includes a mounting frame, power interface module, switch module, display module, protection module, socket module, and function module. Each of these modules has at least one sliding connection within the mounting frame, via a mechanism such as... Figure 5The wiring terminals of the power interface module shown are located on the side of the mounting frame. They can be any of the following: IEC C14, IEC C13, DC, IEC C19, IEC C20, terminal blocks, power interfaces, audio interfaces, network interfaces, etc. A hanging ear baffle with a square opening in the middle is provided between the wiring terminal and the left outer wall of the mounting frame, and a hanging ear baffle without an opening in the middle is provided on the right outer wall of the mounting frame.
[0041] Please see Figure 6 Table clamps can be added to the bottom of the mounting frame in Examples 1-4 to fix it to the desktop or other places that can be fixed. Power outlets can be set at both ends of the back of the mounting frame.
[0042] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A multi-functional cabinet socket, comprising a mounting frame (1), a power interface module (2), a switch module (3), a display module (4), a protection module (5), a socket module (6), and a function module (7), wherein at least one of the power interface module (2), the switch module (3), the display module (4), the protection module (5), the socket module (6), and the function module (7) is slidably connected to the mounting frame (1); Its features are: The mounting frame (1) is provided with baffles (8) at both ends. Each baffle (8) has four rectangular fixing holes on its surface. Two of the fixing holes on the baffle (8) are threaded to the mounting frame (1) with fixing screws (9). The baffle (8) can be rotated 90° and disassembled through the fixing holes and fixing screws (9). Power input / output interfaces can be snapped onto the surfaces of the baffles (8) at both ends. Table clamps (11) can be installed at the bottom of the mounting frame (1). Each bottom of the mounting frame (1) has a mounting hole, and a power input / output cable port (10) is snapped onto the surface of the mounting hole.
2. The multi-functional cabinet socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power interface module (2) includes any one of IEC C14, IEC C13, DC, IEC C19, IEC C20, terminal block, power interface, audio interface, network interface, and power cord.
3. The multi-functional cabinet socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch module (3) includes any one or more combinations of a double-ended switch, an air switch, a leakage current switch, a single-break switch, an overload switch, a sound-activated sensor switch, an electronic switch, and a junction box.
4. The multi-functional cabinet socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display module (4) includes any one or more combinations of an ammeter, voltmeter, energy meter, frequency meter, temperature digital display control switch, 485 serial communication monitoring instrument, filter, grounding detector, and indicator light.
5. The multi-functional cabinet socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protection module (5) includes any one or more combinations of lightning protection, overload protection, overvoltage protection, alarm, relay, transformer, timer, WIFI switch, sequencer, and fuse.
6. The multi-functional cabinet socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The socket module (6) includes any one or more combinations of the following: Chinese national standard, new Chinese national standard, Australian standard, American standard, British standard, European standard, German standard, French standard, Japanese standard, Israeli standard, South African standard, Brazilian standard, Thai standard, Italian standard, Swiss standard, Indian standard, universal socket, 16A universal socket, IEC C13, IEC C19, IEC C14, IEC C20, audio socket, waterproof socket, and quick connector.
7. The multi-functional cabinet socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The functional module (7) includes any one or more combinations of USB, TYPE-C, QC3.0, wireless charging module, RJ45, DC, LED light module, speaker module, HDMI, AV terminal, COM port, and audio port.
8. The multi-functional cabinet socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle (8) can be a square baffle or a hanging baffle. An opening can be made in the middle of the baffle (8) depending on whether there is a power interface module (2) at the installation position. The opening can be square or round depending on the different power interface modules (2). The mounting frame (1) can be adjusted according to the number of modules loaded.