Desktop embedded power supply coupling device

Abstract

The utility model provides a desktop embedded power supply coupling device which comprises the components of an installing base which is provided with an installing cavity, and the top of the installing base is provided with an assembling part which is used for being assembled on a desktop preformed hole; the power supply coupler is suspended on the mounting cavity of the mounting seat; the gravity sensor is arranged between the power supply coupler and the mounting seat, and the gravity sensor comprises a first connecting end, a second connecting end and a gravity sensing element arranged between the first connecting end and the second connecting end; the power supply coupler is fixedly connected with the first connecting end, and the second connecting end is fixedly connected with the mounting seat; when the power supply coupler is pressed, the power supply coupler downwards presses the first connecting end, so that deformation is generated between the first connecting end and the second connecting end, and the gravity sensing element generates different electric signals according to the deformation degree. When an electric appliance is placed on the power supply coupler, the weight borne by the power supply coupler presses the gravity sensing element, and the gravity sensing element generates an electric signal through deformation, so that the operation of the electric appliance is controlled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a desktop embedded power supply coupling device. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese patent document CN115944207A discloses a desktop embedded dual-burner electric heating tea brewing and sterilizing device, comprising two burner assemblies, each burner assembly including a lower coupler, a burner head fixed to the lower end of the lower coupler, and a snap-fit ​​base fixed to the lower end of the burner head; it also includes two electric water heaters, which are correspondingly plugged into the two burner assemblies. One of the electric water heaters is equipped with a water inlet switch and a heating switch for controlling the water inlet and heating of either electric water heater. An upper coupler is installed at the bottom of the two electric water heaters, which is plugged into and conductive with the lower coupler. A water inlet assembly is installed inside the upper coupler; it also includes two water pumps.

[0003] This technical solution involves creating a pre-drilled hole in the desktop and then installing a power coupler into it, thus integrating the power coupler with the desktop. Appliances such as teapots can then be connected to the power coupler to meet their power supply requirements. However, this power coupler only provides power; controlling the appliances usually requires a separate, extended control box. Therefore, further improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a desktop embedded power supply coupling device that can control the operation of the supported electrical appliance according to the weight change of the supported electrical appliance.

[0005] A desktop embedded power supply coupling device designed for this purpose includes: a mounting base having a mounting cavity and a mounting part on its top for mounting on a pre-drilled hole in the desktop; a power supply coupler suspended in the mounting cavity of the mounting base; and a gravity sensor disposed between the power supply coupler and the mounting base, the gravity sensor including a first connecting end, a second connecting end, and a gravity sensing element disposed between the two; the power supply coupler is fixedly connected to the first connecting end, and the second connecting end is fixedly connected to the mounting base; when the power supply coupler is compressed, it presses downwards against the first connecting end, causing deformation between the first and second connecting ends, and the gravity sensing element generates different electrical signals according to the degree of deformation.

[0006] The mounting base has a first cavity that opens upwards at the top and a second cavity that opens downwards or to the side at the bottom. The first cavity forms a mounting cavity. The lower part of the power supply coupler is embedded in the first cavity. The lower bottom of the power supply coupler and the inner bottom of the first cavity form a movable gap. The size of the movable gap is larger than the spacing generated when the first connecting end and the second connecting end are deformed. The second cavity and the first cavity are connected by a through hole.

[0007] The upper part of the power supply coupler is provided with an outwardly extending shielding edge, and there is a cantilever gap between the shielding edge and the assembly part, and the outer diameter of the shielding edge is larger than the outer diameter of the assembly part.

[0008] The assembly part is a flanged structure or a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0009] The gravity sensor is either a thin plate-shaped gravity sensor or a long strip-shaped gravity sensor.

[0010] The lower bottom of the power supply coupler has a first fixing post extending downwards, and the first connecting end is fixedly installed on the first fixing post by a fixing mechanism. Alternatively, the lower bottom of the power supply coupler is provided with a support plate, and the support plate is provided with a second fixing post, and the first connecting end is fixedly installed on the second fixing post by a fixing mechanism; the fixing mechanism is a fixing screw.

[0011] The inner wall or bottom of the mounting base is provided with an upwardly protruding support column, and the second connecting end is fixedly installed on the support column by a fixing mechanism; the fixing mechanism is a fixing screw.

[0012] The gravity sensor is a single unit, and the power supply coupler, gravity sensor, and mounting base are coaxially arranged from top to bottom.

[0013] There are two or more gravity sensors, which are radially distributed between the power supply coupler and the mounting base with the center line of the power supply coupler and the mounting base as the axis.

[0014] The gravity sensor consists of two components. The power supply coupler, gravity sensor, and mounting base are coaxially arranged from top to bottom. The first connection end of the upper gravity sensor is fixedly connected to the power supply coupler through a fixing mechanism, and the second connection end of the lower gravity sensor is fixedly connected to the mounting base through the fixing mechanism. The second connection end of the upper gravity sensor is fixedly connected to the first connection end of the lower gravity sensor through the fixing mechanism. The fixing mechanism is a fixing screw.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] This invention incorporates a gravity sensor between the mounting base and the power supply coupler. When an appliance is placed on the power supply coupler, the weight borne by the power supply coupler presses against the gravity sensing element. The gravity sensing element generates an electrical signal through deformation. This electrical signal is electrically connected to the appliance through the power supply coupler, thereby controlling the operation of the appliance.

[0017] Furthermore, by tapping the electrical appliance with one's hand, the actual weight borne by the power supply coupler can be continuously changed. The gravity sensing element generates different electrical signals through the continuous change in the degree of deformation, thereby further controlling the switching of different functions of the electrical appliance. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention.

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 Assembly sectional view of the first embodiment of this utility model Figure 1 .

[0021] Figure 2 Assembly sectional view of the first embodiment of this utility model Figure 2 .

[0022] Figure 3 This is an assembly cross-sectional view of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 This is an assembly cross-sectional view of the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 7 This is an assembly cross-sectional view of the sixth embodiment of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 8 This is an assembly cross-sectional view of the seventh embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] First Embodiment

[0030] like Figures 1-2 As shown, this desktop embedded power supply coupling device includes: a mounting base 1 having a mounting cavity, and a mounting part 11 on its top for mounting on a pre-drilled hole in the desktop; a power supply coupler 2 suspended in the mounting cavity of the mounting base 1; and a gravity sensor 3 disposed between the power supply coupler 2 and the mounting base 1. The gravity sensor 3 includes a first connecting end 31, a second connecting end 32, and a gravity sensing element (not labeled in the figure) disposed between the two. The power supply coupler 2 is fixedly connected to the first connecting end 31, and the second connecting end 32 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 1. When the power supply coupler 2 is pressed, it presses downwards against the first connecting end 31, causing deformation between the first connecting end 31 and the second connecting end 32. The gravity sensing element generates different electrical signals depending on the degree of deformation. When using this desktop embedded power supply coupling device, an electrical appliance (such as a kettle) is placed on the power supply coupler 2. The gravity sensing element is electrically connected to the electrical components (heating element, circuit board, etc.) of the appliance. As those skilled in the art will understand, specifically, when the power supply coupler 2 is placed on the appliance, the weight borne by the power supply coupler 2 will press against the gravity sensing element. The gravity sensing element generates an electrical signal through deformation. This electrical signal is electrically connected to the appliance through the power supply coupler 2, thereby realizing the control of the appliance's operation, such as controlling the appliance to turn on (when the power supply coupler 2 carries the appliance) and turn off (when the power supply coupler 2 is separated from the appliance).

[0031] Furthermore, by manually tapping the appliance, the actual weight borne by the power supply coupler can be continuously changed. The gravity sensing element generates different electrical signals based on the continuous changes in the degree of deformation, thereby controlling the switching of different functions of the appliance. For example, tapping the appliance once will generate an electrical signal indicating one change in gravity, and tapping it twice will generate an electrical signal indicating two changes in gravity. These changes in electrical signals can be used to adjust different operating conditions of the appliance, as will be understood by those skilled in the art. With the above technical solution, the desktop embedded power supply coupler, when used in combination with the appliance, eliminates the need for a traditional appliance control box.

[0032] Furthermore, the mounting base 1 has a first cavity 12 that opens upwards at the top and a second cavity 13 that opens downwards or to the side at the bottom (in this embodiment, the second cavity is opened at the bottom of the mounting base 1). The first cavity 12 forms a mounting cavity, and the lower part of the power supply coupler 2 is embedded in the first cavity 12 (which can save overall space). The lower bottom of the power supply coupler 2 and the inner bottom of the first cavity 12 form an movable gap. The size of the movable gap is larger than the spacing generated when the first connecting end 31 and the second connecting end 32 deform (that is, the distance that the power supply coupler 2 can descend relative to the mounting base 1 is greater than the spacing generated when the first connecting end 31 and the second connecting end 32 deform, so as to avoid the gravity sensing element from sensing the change in the weight of the power supply coupler 2 due to insufficient descending distance). The second cavity 13 is connected to the first cavity 12 through a through hole. The second cavity 13 can be used to place other electrical components, such as a water pump, or necessary leads, such as the power cord leads of the coupler, as will be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0033] Furthermore, the upper part of the power supply coupler 2 is provided with an outwardly extending shielding edge 21. There is a gap between the shielding edge 21 and the mounting part 11 to prevent the mounting part 11 and the shielding edge 21 from colliding with each other and affecting the sensing effect of the gravity sensing element on the change of the load-bearing weight of the power supply coupler 2. Moreover, the outer diameter of the shielding edge 21 is larger than the outer diameter of the mounting part 11, so the mounting part 11 will not be exposed, which can ensure the aesthetics of the overall product.

[0034] Furthermore, the assembly part 11 is a flanged structure or a snap-fit ​​structure. In this embodiment, the assembly part 11 is a flanged structure, which can directly abut against the pre-drilled hole on the desktop to achieve assembly of the two. It can also be simply replaced with a snap-fit ​​structure, as those skilled in the art will understand.

[0035] Furthermore, the gravity sensor 3 is a thin plate-shaped gravity sensor 3, with a first connecting end 31 on its periphery and a second connecting end 32 in its middle. The two are deformable through the thin plate, and the gravity sensing element is disposed between the two. In this embodiment, there is one gravity sensor 3, and the power supply coupler 2, gravity sensor 3, and mounting base 1 are coaxially arranged from top to bottom.

[0036] Furthermore, the lower bottom of the power supply coupler 2 is provided with a support plate 5, and the support plate 5 is provided with a second fixing post 51. The first connecting end 31 is fixedly installed on the second fixing post 51 by a fixing mechanism 4; the fixing mechanism 4 is a fixing screw. The inner sidewall or inner bottom of the mounting base 1 is provided with an upwardly protruding support post 14 (in this embodiment, the support post 14 is preferably provided on the inner bottom of the mounting base 1). The second connecting end 32 is fixedly installed on the support post 14 by the fixing mechanism 4; the fixing mechanism 4 is a fixing screw. The second fixing post 51 and the support post 14 have a certain height, which can ensure that when the first connecting end 31 and the second connecting end 32 deform relative to each other, they are blocked by the support plate 5 and the inner sidewall or inner bottom of the mounting base 1, thus affecting the sensing effect of the gravity sensing element on the change of the load-bearing weight of the power supply coupler 2. This will be understood by those skilled in the art. In addition, the support column 14 can support the gravity sensor 3 to a certain extent. When the power supply coupler 2 located at the top encounters a water leakage problem, the water will not directly submerge the gravity sensor 3, thereby effectively avoiding the problem of the gravity sensor 3 being damaged by water.

[0037] Second Embodiment

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, the main difference between this desktop embedded power supply coupling device and the first embodiment is that the bottom of the power supply coupler 2 extends downward with a first fixing post 22, and the first connecting end 31 is fixedly installed on the first fixing post 22 by a fixing mechanism 4.

[0039] Other parts not described herein are the same as in the first embodiment and will not be repeated.

[0040] Third Embodiment

[0041] like Figure 4 As shown, the main difference between this desktop embedded power supply coupling device and the first embodiment is that the gravity sensor 3 has a first connection end 31 in the middle and a second connection end 32 around its periphery.

[0042] Other parts not described herein are the same as in the first embodiment and will not be repeated.

[0043] Fourth embodiment

[0044] like Figure 5 As shown, the main difference between this desktop embedded power supply coupling device and the first embodiment is that there are three gravity sensors 3. They are evenly distributed radially between the power supply coupler 2 and the mounting base 1 with the center line of the mounting base 1 as the axis. With multiple gravity sensors 3, the gravity sensing elements can more accurately sense the changes in the weight of the power supply coupler 2.

[0045] Other parts not described herein are the same as in the first embodiment and will not be repeated.

[0046] Fifth embodiment

[0047] like Figure 6 As shown, the main difference between this desktop embedded power supply coupling device and the first embodiment is that there are two gravity sensors 3, which are radially distributed between the power supply coupler 2 and the mounting base 1 with the center line of the mounting base 1 as the axis. In addition, the gravity sensor 3 has a first connection end 31 in the middle and a second connection end 32 on the periphery. With multiple gravity sensors 3, the sensing data of the gravity sensing elements on the changes in the weight of the power supply coupler 2 are more accurate.

[0048] Other parts not described herein are the same as in the first embodiment and will not be repeated.

[0049] Sixth Embodiment

[0050] like Figure 7 As shown, the main difference between this desktop embedded power supply coupling device and the first embodiment is that there are two gravity sensors 3. The power supply coupler 2, gravity sensors 3, and mounting base 1 are coaxially arranged from top to bottom. The first connection end 31 of the upper gravity sensor 3 is fixedly connected to the power supply coupler 2 through a fixing mechanism 4, and the second connection end 32 of the lower gravity sensor 3 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 1 through the fixing mechanism 4. The second connection end 32 of the upper gravity sensor 3 is fixedly connected to the first connection end 31 of the lower gravity sensor 3 through the fixing mechanism 4, which is a fixing screw. The two gravity sensors 3 are connected in a series stacked structure. When there are three or more gravity sensors 3, they continue to be stacked in series. As those skilled in the art will understand, setting multiple gravity sensors 3 makes the sensing data of the gravity sensing element on the weight change of the power supply coupler 2 more accurate.

[0051] Other parts not described herein are the same as in the first embodiment and will not be repeated.

[0052] Seventh Embodiment

[0053] like Figure 8 As shown, the main difference between this desktop embedded power supply coupling device and the first embodiment is that the gravity sensor 3 is a strip-shaped gravity sensor 3, with the first connection end 31 and the second connection end 32 respectively located at both ends, and the gravity sensing element located between the two, as can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0054] Other parts not described herein are the same as in the first embodiment and will not be repeated.

[0055] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0056] Furthermore, 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0057] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0058] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0059] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0060] It should also be understood that, in interpreting the connection or positional relationships of components, although not explicitly described, connection and positional relationships are interpreted to include a range of error, which should be within the acceptable deviation range of a specific value as determined by a person skilled in the art. For example, "approximately," "about," or "substantially" can mean within one or more standard deviations, without limitation herein.

[0061] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0062] The above embodiments only illustrate several implementation methods of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A desktop embedded power supply coupling device, characterized in that, include: Mounting base (1) has a mounting cavity and a mounting part (11) on top for mounting on a pre-drilled hole on a desktop. The power supply coupler (2) is suspended in the mounting cavity of the mounting base (1); Gravity sensor (3) is disposed between power supply coupler (2) and mounting base (1). Gravity sensor (3) includes a first connection end (31), a second connection end (32) and a gravity sensing element disposed between the two. The power supply coupler (2) is fixedly connected to the first connection end (31), and the second connection end (32) is fixedly connected to the mounting base (1); When the power supply coupler (2) is pressed, it presses downwards toward the first connection end (31), causing deformation between the first connection end (31) and the second connection end (32). The gravity sensing element generates different electrical signals depending on the degree of deformation.

2. The desktop embedded power supply coupling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base (1) has a first cavity (12) that opens upward at the top and a second cavity (13) that opens downward or to the side at the bottom. The first cavity (12) forms a mounting cavity. The lower part of the power supply coupler (2) is embedded in the first cavity (12). The lower bottom of the power supply coupler (2) and the inner bottom of the first cavity (12) form an movable gap. The size of the movable gap is larger than the spacing generated when the first connecting end (31) and the second connecting end (32) are deformed. The second cavity (13) and the first cavity (12) are connected by a through hole.

3. The desktop embedded power supply coupling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the power supply coupler (2) is provided with an outwardly extending shielding edge (21), and there is a gap between the shielding edge (21) and the assembly part (11), and the outer diameter of the shielding edge (21) is larger than the outer diameter of the assembly part (11).

4. The desktop embedded power supply coupling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The assembly part (11) is a flanged structure or a snap-fit ​​structure.

5. The desktop embedded power supply coupling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gravity sensor (3) is a thin plate gravity sensor (3), or the gravity sensor (3) is a long strip gravity sensor (3).

6. The desktop embedded power supply coupling device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The lower bottom of the power supply coupler (2) extends downward with a first fixing post (22), and the first connecting end (31) is fixedly installed on the first fixing post (22) by a fixing mechanism (4). Alternatively, the lower bottom of the power supply coupler (2) is provided with a support plate (5), and the support plate (5) is provided with a second fixing post (51), and the first connecting end (31) is fixedly installed on the second fixing post (51) by a fixing mechanism (4). The fixing mechanism (4) is a fixing screw.

7. The desktop embedded power supply coupling device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The inner sidewall or inner bottom of the mounting base (1) is provided with an upwardly protruding support column (14), and the second connecting end (32) is fixedly installed on the support column (14) by a fixing mechanism (4); the fixing mechanism (4) is a fixing screw.

8. The desktop embedded power supply coupling device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The gravity sensor (3) is a single unit, and the power supply coupler (2), gravity sensor (3), and mounting base (1) are coaxially arranged from top to bottom.

9. The desktop embedded power supply coupling device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: There are two or more gravity sensors (3), which are radially distributed between the power supply coupler (2) and the mounting base (1) with the center line of the power supply coupler (2) and the mounting base (1) as the axis.

10. The desktop embedded power supply coupling device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: There are two gravity sensors (3). The power supply coupler (2), gravity sensor (3) and mounting base (1) are coaxially arranged from top to bottom. The first connection end (31) of the upper gravity sensor (3) is fixedly connected to the power supply coupler (2) through the fixing mechanism (4). The second connection end (32) of the lower gravity sensor (3) is fixedly connected to the mounting base (1) through the fixing mechanism (4). The second connection end (32) of the upper gravity sensor (3) is fixedly connected to the first connection end (31) of the lower gravity sensor (3) through the fixing mechanism (4). The fixing mechanism (4) is a fixing screw.

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