Socket, energy storage equipment and electric equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a socket, energy storage equipment and electric equipment. The socket comprises a shell, a conduction switch and an action mechanism. A waterproof compartment is formed in the shell, and the waterproof compartment is used for insertion of pins of a plug. And the conduction switch is provided with a contact end and a trigger end, the contact end is arranged in the waterproof compartment and is in contact with the pin, and the trigger end is arranged outside the waterproof compartment. The action mechanism comprises a first action piece and a second action piece, the first action piece is matched with the waterproof compartment in a movable sealing mode and moves out of the waterproof compartment under pressing contact of pins of the plug, and the second action piece is located out of the waterproof compartment, moves under driving of the first action piece and triggers the trigger end so as to conduct the conduction switch; the first action piece, the second action piece and the trigger end are configured to be sequentially arranged and act in the plugging direction of the plug, force is transmitted in the plugging direction all the time, the transmission efficiency of the force is improved, the first action piece and the second action piece only need to cooperatively move in the same direction, the probability of failure of parts is reduced, and then the reliability is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of socket technology, specifically to a socket, an energy storage device, and an electrical appliance. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, due to the increasing demand for outdoor electricity, the development of waterproof sockets has become increasingly rapid. Related technologies typically incorporate structures that can convert the direction of force. For example, when a plug is inserted longitudinally into the socket, a rod is driven to push a copper plate laterally to close, thus achieving conductivity. This converts longitudinal force into lateral force. However, this method can cause force dispersion, reducing force transmission efficiency and requiring users to apply significant force to insert the plug. Furthermore, the structure used in this method is relatively complex, requiring multiple components to move in different directions, leading to reduced socket reliability. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this application provides a socket, energy storage device, and electrical appliance that can improve force transmission efficiency and reliability.

[0004] One embodiment of this application provides a socket for mating with a plug. The socket includes a housing, a switch, and an actuating mechanism. The housing has a waterproof compartment for inserting the plug pins. The switch has a contact end and a trigger end. The contact end is located inside the waterproof compartment and configured to contact the plug pins, while the trigger end is located outside the waterproof compartment. The actuating mechanism includes a first actuating member and a second actuating member. The first actuating member is dynamically sealed to the waterproof compartment and configured to move at least partially outside the waterproof compartment when pressed by the plug pins. The second actuating member is located outside the waterproof compartment and configured to move under the drive of the first actuating member and trigger the trigger end to activate the switch. The first actuating member, the second actuating member, and the trigger end are arranged and actuated sequentially along the plug insertion direction.

[0005] When the socket provided in this application is in use, the plug drives the first actuating element to move along the insertion direction, and the first actuating element drives the second actuating element along the insertion direction, so that the second actuating element makes electrical contact with the trigger end, thus realizing conduction. Therefore, the force applied by the user to the plug is always transmitted along the insertion direction, and the force transmission direction is unidirectional, thereby improving the force transmission efficiency and making it easier to insert the plug into the socket. At the same time, the first actuating element and the second actuating element only need to cooperate in the same direction, thereby reducing the probability of component failure and improving the reliability of the socket.

[0006] In some embodiments, the waterproof compartment includes a ground wire compartment, a live wire compartment, and a neutral wire compartment. The switching device includes a live wire switch and a neutral wire switch. The contact end of the live wire switch is located inside the live wire compartment, and the trigger end of the live wire switch is located outside the live wire compartment. The contact end of the neutral wire switch is located inside the neutral wire compartment, and the trigger end of the neutral wire switch is located outside the neutral wire compartment. The first actuating element is configured to dynamically seal against the ground wire compartment. The second actuating element includes a live wire conductive element and a neutral wire conductive element. The live wire conductive element is configured to trigger the trigger end of the live wire switch, and the neutral wire conductive element is configured to trigger the trigger end of the neutral wire switch.

[0007] In some embodiments, the housing has a through hole in the grounding compartment, and the wall of the through hole forms a flange. The first actuating member includes a mounting portion and a pocket portion connected to each other. The mounting portion has an annular groove that accommodates the flange to fix the mounting portion and the housing. The pocket portion is located outside the grounding compartment and a cavity is formed inside the pocket portion. The cavity communicates with the grounding compartment. When the plug is inserted into the socket, the cavity accommodates at least a portion of the plug pins. The pocket portion is pressed and deformed by the plug pins, and the pocket portion presses against the second actuating member. When the plug is pulled out of the socket, the pocket portion elastically recovers to disengage from the second actuating member.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first actuating element further includes a top block disposed in the pocket, the top block being located within the cavity, or a portion of the top block being located within the cavity and another portion being located within the grounding compartment, wherein when the plug is inserted into the socket, the plug pins press against the pocket via the top block.

[0009] In some embodiments, the housing has a through hole in the grounding compartment, and the wall of the through hole forms a flange. The first actuating member includes a pressure block and a first elastic member. The pressure block includes a first post and a second post connected to each other. The first post is located inside the grounding compartment. The radial dimension of the first post is larger than the radial dimension of the through hole, and the radial dimension of the second post is smaller than the radial dimension of the through hole. The second post extends out of the grounding compartment through the through hole. The first elastic member is located between the first post and the flange and seals the gap between the first post and the flange. When the plug is inserted into the socket, the first post is pressed by the prongs, and the first elastic member is compressed. The second post presses the second actuating member. When the plug is pulled out of the socket, the first elastic member elastically recovers, causing the second post to disengage from the second actuating member.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second actuating member further includes a pressure plate, a guide post, and a second elastic member. The guide post extends along the insertion direction and passes through the pressure plate, allowing the pressure plate to slide along the guide post. The pressure plate is located between the first actuating member and the trigger end. The live wire conductor and the neutral wire conductor are located between the pressure plate and the trigger end. The first actuating member presses the pressure plate to press the live wire conductor and the neutral wire conductor, making the live wire conductor and the neutral wire conductor connected to the corresponding trigger end. The second elastic member connects the pressure plate and the housing. When the plug is pulled out of the socket, the second elastic member drives the pressure plate to move in the opposite direction of the insertion direction, so that the live wire conductor and the neutral wire conductor disengage from the trigger end.

[0011] In some embodiments, the housing includes an outer shell and an inner shell, the inner shell being disposed within the outer shell. The outer shell includes a box body and a cover body. The inner shell includes a base, a first compartment and two second compartments. The two ends of the two second compartments are respectively connected to the base and the cover body. The live wire compartment and the neutral wire compartment are respectively formed between a corresponding second compartment, the base and the cover body. One end of the first compartment is connected to the cover body and the other end is connected to a first actuating member. The ground wire compartment is formed between the first compartment, the cover body and the first actuating member. The cover body has sockets corresponding to the ground wire compartment, the live wire compartment and the neutral wire compartment, and the sockets are for the plug pins to be inserted.

[0012] In some embodiments, the base is provided with a limiting protrusion that extends along the cross-sectional edge of the second chamber and is used to position the second chamber. The limiting protrusion is provided with a first notch and the second chamber is provided with a second notch. The first notch and the second notch are aligned to form a through-hole for the trigger end to extend out. The base is provided with a buckle and a positioning post inside the second chamber. The conduction switch is provided with a slot and a positioning hole. The buckle and the slot cooperate, and the positioning post passes through the positioning hole to position the conduction switch.

[0013] In one embodiment of this application, an energy storage device is also provided, which includes a battery pack and a socket as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the battery pack is electrically connected to a second actuator in the socket.

[0014] In one embodiment of this application, an electrical device is also provided, which includes a power consumer and a socket as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the power consumer is electrically connected to a second actuator in the socket.

[0015] When the energy storage device and electrical equipment provided in this application are in use, the plug drives the first actuating element to move along the insertion direction, and the first actuating element drives the second actuating element along the insertion direction, so that the second actuating element makes electrical contact with the trigger end, thus realizing conduction. Therefore, the force applied by the user to the plug is always transmitted along the insertion direction, and the force transmission direction is unidirectional, thereby improving the force transmission efficiency and making it easier to insert the plug into the socket. At the same time, the first actuating element and the second actuating element only need to cooperate in the same direction, thereby reducing the probability of component failure and thus improving reliability. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a socket and a plug in one embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the socket in the diagram.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the socket excluding the rest of the casing.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 2A 3D view of the socket excluding the outer casing.

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 An exploded view of the socket excluding the outer casing.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the socket in another embodiment of this application.

[0022] Explanation of main component symbols

[0023] 100. Socket; 200. Plug; 201. Pin; 10. Housing; 11. Waterproof compartment; 111. Grounding compartment; 1111. Grounding conductor; 112. Live wire compartment; 113. Neutral wire compartment; 12. Through hole; 121. Flange; 13. Outer shell; 131. Box body; 132. Cover; 14. Inner shell; 141. Base; 1411. Limiting protrusion; 1412. First notch; 1413. Snap-fit; 1414. Positioning post; 142. First compartment; 143. Second compartment; 1431. Second notch; 15. Slot; 20. Conductive switch; 21. Contact end; 22. Trigger end; 23. Live wire switch; 24. Neutral wire switch; 25. Slot; 30. Actuating mechanism; 31. First actuating element; 311. Mounting part; 312. Pocket part; 313. Ring groove; 314. Cavity; 315. Top block; 316. Pressure block; 3161. First column part; 3162. Second column part; 317. First elastic element; 32. Second actuating element; 321. Live wire conductive element; 322. Neutral wire conductive element; 323. Pressure plate; 324. Guide post; 325. Second elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solution of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments.

[0025] It should be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have an intervening component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have an intervening component. When a component is considered to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or may have an intervening component. The terms "vertical" or "horizontal" and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "or / and" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0027] In recent years, due to the increasing demand for outdoor electricity, the development of waterproof sockets has become increasingly rapid. Related technologies typically incorporate structures that can convert the direction of force. For example, when a plug is inserted longitudinally into the socket, a rod is driven to push a copper plate laterally to close, thus achieving conductivity. This converts longitudinal force into lateral force. However, this method can cause force dispersion, reducing force transmission efficiency and requiring users to apply significant force to insert the plug. Furthermore, the structure used in this method is relatively complex, requiring multiple components to move in different directions, leading to reduced socket reliability.

[0028] In view of this, this application provides a socket, energy storage device, and electrical appliance that can improve force transmission efficiency and reliability. The socket is used for mating with a plug and includes a housing, a switching element, and an actuating mechanism. The housing forms a waterproof compartment for the insertion of the plug's prongs. The switching element has a contact end and a trigger end. The contact end is located inside the waterproof compartment and configured to contact the prongs, while the trigger end is located outside the waterproof compartment. The actuating mechanism includes a first actuating element and a second actuating element. The first actuating element is dynamically sealed within the waterproof compartment and configured to move at least partially outside the waterproof compartment under the pressure of the plug's prongs. The second actuating element is located outside the waterproof compartment and configured to move under the drive of the first actuating element, triggering the trigger end to activate the switching element. The first actuating element, the second actuating element, and the trigger end are arranged and actuated sequentially along the plug's insertion direction.

[0029] When the socket provided in this application is in use, the plug drives the first actuating element to move along the insertion direction, and the first actuating element drives the second actuating element along the insertion direction, so that the second actuating element makes electrical contact with the trigger end, thus realizing conduction. Therefore, the force applied by the user to the plug is always transmitted along the insertion direction, and the force transmission direction is unidirectional, thereby improving the force transmission efficiency and making it easier to insert the plug into the socket. At the same time, the first actuating element and the second actuating element only need to cooperate in the same direction, thereby reducing the probability of component failure and improving the reliability of the socket.

[0030] The following detailed description of some embodiments of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, this application provides a socket 100 for connecting a plug 200. This application also provides an energy storage device and an electrical appliance having a socket 100. The energy storage power supply 100 can be a portable power source for outdoor use or a home energy storage system for storing energy in a home. The energy storage device includes a battery pack and a socket 100. The battery pack is electrically connected to the socket 100. When the socket 100 is plugged into the plug 200, if the plug 200 is connected to a power supply terminal, the battery pack can be charged; if the plug 200 is connected to a power consumption terminal, the battery pack can supply power to the outside. The electrical appliance can specifically be an outdoor refrigerator or an outdoor air conditioner, thus facilitating the use of an outdoor refrigerator or air conditioner by connecting to external power in rainy weather.

[0032] Among them, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the socket 100 includes a housing 10, a switch 20, and an actuating mechanism 30. The housing 10 forms a waterproof compartment 11 for inserting the prongs 201 of the plug 200. The switch 20 has a contact end 21 and a trigger end 22. The contact end 21 is located inside the waterproof compartment 11 and configured to make electrical contact with the prongs 201, while the trigger end 22 is located outside the waterproof compartment 11. The actuating mechanism 30 includes a first actuating element 31 and a second actuating element 32. The first actuating element 31 is configured to dynamically seal against the waterproof compartment 11 and is configured to move at least partially outside the waterproof compartment 11 when pressed by the prongs 201 of the plug 200. The second actuating element 32 is located outside the waterproof compartment 11 and is configured to move under the drive of the first actuating element 31 and make electrical contact with the trigger end 22 to turn on the switch 20. The first actuator 31, the second actuator 32, and the trigger terminal 22 are configured to be arranged and operated sequentially along the insertion direction X of the plug 200.

[0033] Specifically, during the insertion of the plug 200 into the socket 100, the plug 200 drives the first actuating member 31 to move along the insertion direction X. The first actuating member 31 drives the second actuating member 32 along the insertion direction X, so that the second actuating member 32 makes electrical contact with the trigger terminal 22, thus achieving conduction. Therefore, the force applied by the user to the plug 200 is always transmitted along the insertion direction X, and the force transmission direction is unidirectional, thereby improving the force transmission efficiency and making it easier to insert the plug 200 into the socket 100. At the same time, the first actuating member 31 and the second actuating member 32 only need to cooperate in the same direction, thereby reducing the probability of component failure and improving the reliability of the socket 100.

[0034] Specifically, such as Figures 2 to 4As shown, the waterproof compartment 11 includes a ground wire compartment 111, a live wire compartment 112, and a neutral wire compartment 113. The switching device 20 includes a live wire switch 23 and a neutral wire switch 24. The contact end 21 of the live wire switch 23 is located inside the live wire compartment 112, and the trigger end 22 of the live wire switch 23 is located outside the live wire compartment 112. The contact end 21 of the neutral wire switch 24 is located inside the neutral wire compartment 113, and the trigger end 22 of the neutral wire switch 24 is located outside the neutral wire compartment 113. The first actuating element 31 is dynamically sealed to the ground wire compartment 111. The second actuating element 32 includes a live wire conductive element 321 and a neutral wire conductive element 322. The live wire conductive element 321 is used to trigger the trigger end 22 of the live wire switch 23, and the neutral wire conductive element 322 is used to trigger the trigger end 22 of the neutral wire switch 24.

[0035] When socket 100 is installed in an energy storage device, both the live wire conductor 321 and the neutral wire conductor 322 are electrically connected to the power supply circuit in the energy storage device. After plug 200 is inserted into socket 100, live wire conductor 321 is connected to live wire switch 23, and neutral wire conductor 322 is connected to neutral wire switch 24, thus connecting the power supply circuit in the energy storage device to socket 100. When socket 100 is installed in an electrical appliance, both live wire conductor 321 and neutral wire conductor 322 are electrically connected to the power consumer in the electrical appliance. After plug 200 is inserted into socket 100, the power consumer connects live wire switch 23 and neutral wire switch 24 through live wire conductor 321 and neutral wire conductor 322 respectively, thus connecting the power consumer to plug 200.

[0036] Among them, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, any two of the ground wire compartment 111, live wire compartment 112, and neutral wire compartment 113 are isolated from each other. Since the second actuator 32 and the trigger terminal 22 are both located outside the ground wire compartment 111, live wire compartment 112, and neutral wire compartment 113, the second actuator 32 will not make electrical contact with the trigger terminal 22 when the plug 200 is not inserted. Even if water enters the ground wire compartment 111, live wire compartment 112, or neutral wire compartment 113, the second actuator 32 will not conduct through the trigger terminal 22 due to the water. This ensures that even if water enters the socket 100, there will be no short circuit or risk of electric shock, thus ensuring the waterproofness of the energy storage device and the electrical equipment.

[0037] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the grounding compartment 111 is equipped with a grounding conductor 1111. The grounding conductor 1111 is electrically connected to the grounding safety circuit of the energy storage device and the electrical equipment. The grounding conductor 1111 is used to contact the pin 201 of the electrical contact plug 200 so that the pin 201 is grounded and electric shock accidents are avoided.

[0038] In some embodiments, such as Figures 3 to 5As shown, the housing 10 has a through hole 12 in the ground wire compartment 111, and the wall of the through hole 12 forms a flange 121. The first actuating member 31 includes a mounting part 311 and a pocket part 312 connected to each other. The mounting part 311 has an annular groove 313, which is used to accommodate the flange 121 to fix the mounting part 311 and the housing 10. The pocket part 312 is located outside the ground wire compartment 111, and a cavity 314 is formed inside the pocket part 312, which communicates with the ground wire compartment 111. When the plug pin 201 of the plug 200 is inserted into the socket 100, the cavity 314 accommodates at least part of the plug pin 201, the pocket part 312 is pressed and deformed by the plug pin 201, and the pocket part 312 presses the second actuating member 32, so that the live wire conductive member 321 triggers the trigger end 22 of the live wire switch 23, and at the same time the neutral wire conductive member 322 triggers the trigger end 22 of the neutral wire switch 24, thereby realizing the connection. When the plug 200 is pulled out of the socket 100, the pocket 312 elastically returns to its original position, disengaging from the second actuating member 32. This allows the live wire conductive member 321 and the neutral wire conductive member 322 to disengage from the live wire switch 23 and the neutral wire switch 24, respectively, thus disconnecting the socket 100. For example, the first actuating member 31 is made of a flexible material, such as silicone, which allows it to be elastic while also being integrally molded with the shell 10 through injection molding, improving production efficiency. Specifically, the pocket 312 is a silicone ball, which allows for a more uniform stress distribution when under stress, reducing the risk of stress concentration causing damage to the pocket 312.

[0039] Optionally, such as Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the first actuating element 31 also includes a top block 315, which is disposed in the pocket 312. The top block 315 is located within the cavity 314, or a portion of the top block 315 is located within the cavity 314 and another portion is located within the grounding compartment 111. When the prong 201 of the plug 200 is inserted into the socket 100, the prong 201 presses the pocket 312 by pressing the top block 315. The top block 315 can elevate the prong 201 to compensate for its insufficient length. In addition, the contact area between the top block 315 and the pocket 312 is set to be larger than the contact area between the prong 201 and the pocket 312, so that the stress between the top block 315 and the pocket 312 is more dispersed, which plays a protective and buffering role, preventing the prong 201 from directly pressing the pocket 312, thereby reducing the risk of stress concentration and damage to the pocket 312.

[0040] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 6As shown, the housing 10 has a through hole 12 in the ground wire compartment 111, and the wall of the through hole 12 forms a flange 121. The first actuating member 31 includes a pressure block 316 and a first elastic member 317. The pressure block 316 includes a first post portion 3161 and a second post portion 3162 connected to each other. The first post portion 3161 is located inside the ground wire compartment 111, and the radial dimension of the first post portion 3161 is larger than the radial dimension of the through hole 12, so that the first post portion 3161 cannot pass through the through hole 12. The radial dimension of the second post portion 3162 is smaller than the radial dimension of the through hole 12, and the second post portion 3162 extends out of the ground wire compartment 111 through the through hole 12. The first elastic member 317 is located between the first post portion 3161 and the flange 121, and seals the gap between the first post portion 3161 and the flange 121. Exemplarily, the first elastic member 317 is an annular elastic gasket.

[0041] When the plug 201 of the plug 200 is inserted into the socket 100, the first post 3161 is pressed and moved by the plug 201, and the first elastic member 317 is compressed. The second post 3162 moves with the first post 3161 and presses the second actuating member 32, causing the live wire conductor 321 to trigger the trigger terminal 22 of the live wire switch 23, and the neutral wire conductor 322 to trigger the trigger terminal 22 of the neutral wire switch 24, thereby achieving conduction. When the plug 201 is pulled out of the socket 100, the first elastic member 317 returns to its elastic state, and at the same time, the first elastic member 317 drives the first actuating member 31 to reset, so that the second post 3162 disengages from the second actuating member 32, thereby causing the live wire conductor 321 and the neutral wire conductor 322 to disengage from the live wire switch 23 and the neutral wire switch 24, respectively, thus disconnecting the socket 100.

[0042] In some embodiments, such as Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the second actuating member 32 also includes a pressure plate 323, a guide post 324, and a second elastic member 325. The guide post 324 extends along the insertion direction X and passes through the pressure plate 323, allowing the pressure plate 323 to slide along the guide post 324. The pressure plate 323 is located between the first actuating member 31 and the trigger end 22. The live wire conductive member 321 and the neutral wire conductive member 322 are located between the pressure plate 323 and the trigger end 22. The first actuating member 31 presses the pressure plate 323 to press the live wire conductive member 321 and the neutral wire conductive member 323, making the live wire conductive member 321 and the neutral wire conductive member 322 connected to the corresponding trigger end 22. The second elastic member 325 connects the pressure plate 323 and the housing 10. When the plug 200 is pulled out of the socket 100, the second elastic member 325 drives the pressure plate 323 to move in the opposite direction of the insertion direction X, so that the live wire conductive member 321 and the neutral wire conductive member 322 disengage from the trigger end 22.

[0043] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2 to 4As shown, the housing 10 includes an outer shell 13 and an inner shell 14. The inner shell 14 is disposed inside the outer shell 13. The outer shell 13 includes a box body 131 and a cover body 132. The inner shell 14 includes a base 141, a first compartment 142, and two second compartments 143. The two ends of the two second compartments 143 are respectively connected to the base 141 and the cover body 132. The live wire compartment 112 and the neutral wire compartment 113 are respectively formed between a corresponding second compartment 143, the base 141, and the cover body 132. One end of the first compartment 142 is connected to the cover body 132, and the other end is connected to the first actuating member 31. The ground wire compartment 111 is formed between the first compartment 142, the cover body 132, and the first actuating member 31. The cover body 132 has a socket 133 corresponding to the ground wire compartment 111, the live wire compartment 112, and the neutral wire compartment 113. The socket 133 is for the pins 201 of the plug 200 to be inserted. For example, the first compartment 142 and the two second compartments 143 are integrally formed into a structure to improve structural strength.

[0044] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the base 141 is provided with a limiting protrusion 1411, which extends along the cross-sectional edge of the second chamber 143 and is used to position the second chamber 142. The limiting protrusion 1411 is provided with a first notch 1412, and the second chamber 143 is provided with a second notch 1431. The first notch 1412 and the second notch 1431 are aligned to form a through-hole for the trigger end 22 to extend out.

[0045] Alternatively, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the base 141 is provided with a buckle 1413 and a positioning post 1414 inside the second chamber 143. The switch 20 is provided with a slot 25 and a positioning hole (not shown). The buckle 1413 cooperates with the slot 25, and the positioning post 1414 passes through the positioning hole to position the switch 20.

[0046] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the housing 10 has two slots 15. One end of the live wire conductor 321 and the neutral wire conductor 323 are respectively inserted into a corresponding slot 15, and the other end extends to the side of the trigger end 22 opposite to the insertion direction X. When the plug 200's pins 201 are inserted into the socket 100, the pressure plate 141 presses the live wire conductor 321 and the neutral wire conductor 323, causing them to deform towards the trigger end 22 until they contact the trigger end 22, thus activating the trigger end 22. When the plug 200 is pulled out of the socket 100, the live wire conductor 321 and the neutral wire conductor 323 elastically recover, thus disengaging from the trigger end 22. Exemplarily, the live wire conductor 321 and the neutral wire conductor 323 are elastic metal sheets, such as copper sheets. By setting the live wire conductor 321 and the neutral wire conductor 323 in this way, not only are the live wire conductor 321 and the neutral wire conductor 323 fixed, but the live wire conductor 321 and the neutral wire conductor 323 are also automatically reset and disconnected through elasticity. This simplifies the structure of the live wire conductor 321 and the neutral wire conductor 323, eliminates the need for an unnecessary reset structure, and further simplifies the overall internal structure of the socket 100.

[0047] Furthermore, those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are merely illustrative of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any appropriate changes and variations made to the above embodiments within the essential spirit and scope of this application fall within the scope of this application's disclosure.

Claims

1. A socket for mating engagement with a plug, characterized by The application relates to a plug socket, which comprises: a shell, which is provided with waterproof compartments for inserting the pins of the plug; a conduction switch, which has a contact end and a trigger end, the contact end is arranged in the waterproof compartment and is configured to contact the pins, and the trigger end is arranged outside the waterproof compartment; a moving mechanism, which comprises a first moving part and a second moving part, the first moving part is arranged to be dynamically sealed with the waterproof compartment and is configured to be at least partially moved outside the waterproof compartment under the pressure of the pins of the plug, the second moving part is arranged outside the waterproof compartment and is configured to be moved under the drive of the first moving part and trigger the trigger end to turn on the conduction switch, and the first moving part, the second moving part and the trigger end are arranged and moved in sequence along the plug-in direction of the plug.

2. The socket of claim 1, wherein: The waterproof compartments comprise a ground wire compartment, a live wire compartment and a zero wire compartment, the conduction switch comprises a live wire switch and a zero wire switch, the contact end of the live wire switch is arranged in the live wire compartment, the trigger end of the live wire switch is arranged outside the live wire compartment, the contact end of the zero wire switch is arranged in the zero wire compartment, the trigger end of the zero wire switch is arranged outside the zero wire compartment, the first moving part is arranged to be dynamically sealed with the ground wire compartment, and the second moving part comprises a live wire conductive part and a zero wire conductive part, the live wire conductive part is configured to trigger the trigger end of the live wire switch, and the zero wire conductive part is configured to trigger the trigger end of the zero wire switch.

3. The socket of claim 2, wherein: The shell is provided with a through hole in the ground wire compartment, the hole wall of the through hole forms a flange, the first moving part comprises a mounting part and a pocket part which are connected, the mounting part is provided with a ring groove, the ring groove accommodates the flange to fix the mounting part and the shell, the pocket part is arranged outside the ground wire compartment, a containing cavity is formed in the pocket part, the containing cavity is communicated with the ground wire compartment, the containing cavity accommodates at least part of the pins when the plug is inserted into the socket, the pocket part is pressed and deformed under the pressure of the pins, and the pocket part presses the second moving part; when the plug is pulled out of the socket, the pocket part elastically restores to be separated from the second moving part.

4. The socket of claim 3, wherein: The first moving part further comprises a top block, the top block is arranged in the pocket part, the top block is arranged in the containing cavity, or part of the top block is arranged in the containing cavity and the other part is arranged in the ground wire compartment, the pins press the pocket part through the top block when the plug is inserted into the socket.

5. The socket of claim 2, wherein: The shell is provided with a through hole in the ground wire cabin, a hole wall of the through hole forms a flange, the first action member includes a pressing block and a first elastic member, the pressing block includes a first column part and a second column part connected with each other, the first column part is located in the ground wire cabin, a radial dimension of the first column part is larger than a radial dimension of the through hole, a radial dimension of the second column part is smaller than the radial dimension of the through hole, the second column part extends out of the ground wire cabin through the through hole, the first elastic member is located between the first column part and the flange and seals a gap between the first column part and the flange, when the plug is inserted into the socket, the first column part is pressed by the plug pin, the first elastic member is compressed, and the second column part presses the second action member, when the plug is pulled out of the socket, the first elastic member elastically restores to make the second column part separate from the second action member.

6. A socket according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein: The second action member further includes a pressing plate, a guide column and a second elastic member, the guide column is arranged to extend along the plug-in direction, the guide column passes through the pressing plate, so that the pressing plate can slide along the guide column, the pressing plate is located between the first action member and the trigger end, the live wire conductive member and the zero wire conductive member are located between the pressing plate and the trigger end, the first action member presses the live wire conductive member and the zero wire conductive member by pressing the pressing plate, so that the live wire conductive member and the zero wire conductive member are in conduction with the corresponding trigger end, and the second elastic member connects the pressing plate and the shell, when the plug is pulled out of the socket, the second elastic member drives the pressing plate to move towards the opposite direction of the plug-in direction, so that the live wire conductive member and the zero wire conductive member separate from the trigger end.

7. A socket according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein: The shell includes an outer shell and an inner shell, the inner shell is arranged in the outer shell, the outer shell includes a box body and a cover body, the inner shell includes a base, a first cabin and two second cabins, two ends of the two second cabins are connected with the base and the cover body respectively, the live wire cabin and the zero wire cabin are respectively formed between a corresponding second cabin, the base and the cover body, one end of the first cabin is connected with the cover body, and the other end is connected with the first action member, the ground wire cabin is formed between the first cabin, the cover body and the first action member, and the cover body has a plug hole corresponding to the ground wire cabin, the live wire cabin and the zero wire cabin, the plug hole is used for inserting the plug pin of the plug.

8. The socket of claim 7, wherein: The base is provided with a limiting protrusion, the limiting protrusion is arranged to extend along a cross-sectional edge of the second cabin, the limiting protrusion is used for positioning the second cabin, the limiting protrusion is provided with a first notch, the second cabin is provided with a second notch, the first notch and the second notch are aligned to form a through hole, the through hole is used for extending the trigger end, the base is provided with a buckle and a positioning column in the second cabin, the conductive switch is provided with a clamping groove and a positioning hole, the buckle is matched with the clamping groove, and the positioning column passes through the positioning hole to position the conductive switch.

9. An energy storage device, characterized by: The energy storage device comprises a battery pack and the socket as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, the battery pack being electrically connected with the second moving element in the socket.

10. An electrical device, characterized by: The electrical equipment comprises an electrical consumer and the socket as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, the electrical consumer being electrically connected with the second moving element in the socket.

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