Socket and active panel
The active panel design powered by a DC power module solves the safety hazards and functional expansion issues of socket panels, achieves stable voltage output and convenient replacement, and improves the safety and functional versatility of socket panels.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing socket panels draw power from AC ports, posing safety hazards, exhibiting unstable voltage, limited functional expansion capabilities, and complex and costly replacement processes.
The active panel design, powered by a DC power module, connects to the socket body via detachable panel components and a power input interface, achieving stable voltage output and supporting diverse functional expansion.
It improves electrical safety and functional expansion capabilities, simplifies the panel replacement process, and reduces replacement costs.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to electrical field, especially relate to a socket and be used for active panel of socket. BACKGROUND
[0002] In daily life, power socket can be seen everywhere, usually installed in the home or public places, so that people use. However, with the increasing of people's living standards, its function to the socket puts forward more diversified demand and higher safety demand.
[0003] The existing socket panel product adopts the power from the alternating current port, adopts the claw type structure device with zero fire line contact to take power from the zero fire wiring screw in the socket. However, this alternating current power mode usually has certain safety hazard due to unstable power supply voltage output, and the internal of this kind of product is usually powered by the internal function circuit using the resistance and capacitance voltage reduction mode due to space limitation, so its load capacity is not strong, so the ability of expanding other functions is limited. In addition, if the user wants to replace the panel, the entire panel must be replaced together with the function circuit part, which is not only complex in replacement process but also high in cost.
[0004] Therefore, a more safe, easy to replace and supporting a variety of function expansion active panel is needed to meet the development needs of modern home and intelligent electrical appliances. SUMMARY
[0005] One purpose of the utility model aims at solving at least one aspect of the above problems and defects in the prior art.
[0006] In view of the above problems, the utility model discloses a socket, which comprises: a socket main body, which comprises: a direct current power module; and a power supply interface, which is electrically connected with the direct current power module; an active panel, which is detachably installed to the socket main body, comprising: a panel component, which comprises a bottom panel and an upper panel arranged on the bottom panel; a load module, which is arranged on the panel component; and a power taking interface, which is arranged on the panel component and is electrically connected with the load module, wherein when the active panel is installed on the socket main body, the power taking interface is configured to be electrically connected with the power supply interface to provide power from the direct current power module to the load module.
[0007] According to one exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the power taking interface is further configured to be disconnected with the power supply interface to stop providing power from the direct current power module to the load module.
[0008] According to one example embodiment of the present utility model, the power supply interface includes a USB socket electrically connected to the DC power module, and the power taking interface includes a USB plug electrically connected to the load module, wherein when the active panel is mounted on the socket body, the USB plug is configured to be inserted into the USB socket to form an electrical connection with the USB socket.
[0009] According to one example embodiment of the present utility model, the power supply interface includes a probe connection contact electrically connected to the DC power module, and the power taking interface includes a probe electrically connected to the load module, wherein when the active panel is mounted on the socket body, the probe is configured to contact the probe connection contact to form an electrical connection with the probe connection contact.
[0010] According to one example embodiment of the present utility model, the probe is a spring probe or a magnetic probe.
[0011] According to one example embodiment of the present utility model, the power supply interface includes a power supply side cable connection end electrically connected to the DC power module, and the power taking interface includes a power taking side cable connection end electrically connected to the load module, wherein when the active panel is mounted on the socket body, the power taking side cable connection end forms an electrical connection with the power supply side cable connection end through a cable.
[0012] According to one example embodiment of the present utility model, the upper panel is detachably arranged on the bottom panel.
[0013] The utility model also discloses an active panel for socket, include: panel component, it includes bottom panel and set up on the bottom panel upper panel, load module is set up on the panel component, and with the load module forms the electrical connection, and the power taking interface is set up on the panel component, and when the active panel is mounted on the socket body, the power taking interface is configured as with the socket body forms the electrical connection, to provide the power from the load module to the socket body for the load module.
[0014] According to one example embodiment of the present utility model, the power taking interface includes a USB plug electrically connected to the load module.
[0015] According to one example embodiment of the present utility model, the power taking interface includes a probe electrically connected to the load module.
[0016] According to one example embodiment of the present utility model, the power taking interface includes a power taking side cable connection end electrically connected to the load module.
[0017] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of this utility model, compared with the prior art, it uses a power-taking module set on the active panel to receive DC current from the socket to power the load on the active panel, thereby ensuring the voltage stability of the active panel while realizing the diversified functional expansion of the panel.
[0018] In some of the exemplary embodiments of this utility model, compared with the prior art, if a customer wants to change the style or color of the active panel, he or she only needs to remove the upper panel and then install a new upper panel. There is no need to replace the entire panel, which is convenient to install and saves costs.
[0019] In some of the exemplary embodiments of this utility model, compared with the prior art, by unplugging the USB plug connected to the power supply interface of the socket, it is also possible to completely disconnect the power without removing the active panel, which improves power safety and saves energy. Attached Figure Description
[0020] The features, advantages, and other aspects of the various embodiments of this utility model will become more apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. Several embodiments of this utility model are shown herein by way of example and not limitation, in the drawings:
[0021] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of an exemplary socket according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 This is one embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 A front view of an exemplary socket;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary active panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary active panel according to another embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary active panel according to another embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary active panel according to another embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of an exemplary socket according to another embodiment of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary active panel according to another embodiment of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of an exemplary socket according to another embodiment of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 10 An embodiment of this utility model includes an installation. Figure 8 A front view of an exemplary socket for an active panel. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of this utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of this utility model and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.
[0032] The terms “comprising,” “including,” and similar terms as used herein should be understood as open-ended terms, meaning “including / including but not limited to,” implying that other content may also be included. The term “based on” means “at least partially based on.” The term “one embodiment” means “at least one embodiment”; the term “another embodiment” means “at least one additional embodiment,” and so on.
[0033] As mentioned earlier, existing technologies have safety hazards due to panel products drawing power from AC ports. To address this issue, this invention proposes an active panel that not only draws power from DC ports to ensure stable voltage output but also offers advantages such as comprehensive functionality, strong scalability, and ease of installation. The following will use an active panel capable of providing a night light function as an example to illustrate the various embodiments of this invention.
[0034] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of an exemplary socket according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 According to one embodiment of the present utility model Figure 1 A front view of an exemplary socket; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary active panel according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary active panel according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of an exemplary active panel according to another embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary active panel according to another embodiment of the present invention. (Refer to...) Figures 1 to 6An exemplary socket 100 includes a socket body 10 and an active panel 30. During assembly, the active panel 30 is detachably mounted to the socket body 10. The active panel 30 can be mounted to the socket body 10 in various suitable ways, such as snap-fit connections or screw connections. The socket body 10 includes a DC power module (not shown) for providing DC power. The socket body 10 also includes a power supply interface 11, which is electrically connected to the DC power module. In some embodiments, the socket body 10 may also include an AC power module (not shown) for providing AC power. To supply power to a device, the socket body 10 may also include an AC power interface 12, which is electrically connected to the AC power module to deliver AC power from the AC power module to the device (not shown); and a DC power interface 13, which is electrically connected to the DC power module to deliver DC power from the DC power module to the device. The DC power interface 13 can be various types of interfaces, such as a USB-A interface, a USB-C interface, etc. In some embodiments, the power supply interface 11 can be a separate interface independent of the DC power interface 13. In other embodiments, the power supply interface 11 may be one of the DC interfaces 13.
[0035] The active panel 30 includes a panel component 31, a load module 32, and a power input interface 33. The panel component 31 includes a bottom panel 311 and a top panel 312 disposed on the bottom panel 311. Both the bottom panel 311 and the top panel 312 can be made of materials such as PC (polycarbonate) or ABS (acrylonitrile acrylate), or they can be made of other materials with good insulation and processing properties.
[0036] In some embodiments, the upper panel 312 may be detachably mounted on the lower panel 311. The upper panel 312 can be mounted on the lower panel 311 by means of, for example, snap-fit connection or screw connection. When the user wants to change the style or color of the panel component 31, it is not necessary to replace the entire panel component; simply remove the upper panel 312 from the lower panel 311, retaining the lower panel 311 with the load module 32, and reinstall the new upper panel 312 onto the lower panel 311. This panel component 31 saves on panel costs and replacement time, and because the upper panel 312 does not carry current, it increases safety during replacement.
[0037] Both the load module 32 and the power input interface 33 are mounted on the panel component 31. The power input interface 33 is electrically connected to the load module 32. When the active panel 30 is mounted on the socket body 10, the power input interface 33 is electrically connected to the power supply interface 11 to provide power from the DC power module to the load module 32, thereby driving the load module 32.
[0038] The power supply interface 11 and the power take-off interface 33 can be implemented in various forms. In some embodiments, the power take-off interface 33 can be a probe electrically connected to the load module 32; correspondingly, the power supply interface 11 can be a probe connection contact point electrically connected to the DC power module. When the active panel 30 is mounted on the socket body 10, the probe contacts the probe connection contact point to form an electrical connection with the probe connection contact point, thereby allowing DC power from the DC power module to be transmitted to the load 32 that is electrically connected to the probe.
[0039] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the various embodiments, the probe can be, for example, a spring probe, which can be electrically connected to the probe connection contact point by external force. In other embodiments, the probe can also be, for example, a magnetic probe, which can be electrically connected to the probe connection contact point by magnetic attraction, which can bring the magnetic probe close to each other and automatically attract each other.
[0040] like Figures 1 to 6 In the embodiments shown, the number of probes can be, for example, four. It is understood that the number of probes is not limited to four and can be set according to actual needs.
[0041] In some embodiments, the probe may be integrated into the bottom of the base panel 311. The probe may be made of pure copper or a copper alloy, or it may be made of other materials with good electrical conductivity and wear resistance.
[0042] Still refer to Figures 3 to 6 In some embodiments, the load module 32 may include a light-emitting module 321, a charging output module 322, and a sensor 323, thereby extending the socket 100 to include lighting functions, additional charging output interfaces, and reminder functions.
[0043] In some embodiments, sensor 323 may be, for example, an infrared sensor. The infrared sensor can be used to detect human activity in the surrounding environment. When the infrared sensor detects human activity, it can control the light-emitting module 321 to be in an active state; when the infrared sensor does not detect human activity for a period of time, it can control the light-emitting module 321 to be in an off state. This design allows the light-emitting module 321 to automatically light up when someone is present and automatically turn off when no one is present, thereby achieving an automatic lighting function.
[0044] In one embodiment, sensor 323 may be, for example, a photosensor. The photosensor can be used to detect the light intensity in the surrounding environment. When the ambient light intensity decreases, the photosensor controls the light-emitting module 321 to be in an active state; when the ambient light intensity increases, the photosensor controls the light-emitting module 321 to be in an off state. This design allows the light-emitting module 321 to automatically turn on in low light and automatically turn off in high light, thereby achieving a night light function.
[0045] The charging output module 322 may be, for example, an additional DC power interface for providing DC power output to the power-consuming device. In some embodiments, the charging output module 322 may be a USB-A interface (e.g., USB-A). Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown), USB-C interface (such as) Figure 3 and Figure 6 (as shown in the image) or other types of USB interfaces.
[0046] The panel component 31 may also include a first opening 313 and a second opening 314, the first opening 313 being used to expose the charging output module 322 and the second opening 314 being used to expose the sensor 323.
[0047] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, a first opening 313 may be provided on the bottom panel 312 to expose the charging output module 322. In some embodiments, a second opening 314 may also be provided on the bottom panel 312 to expose the sensor 323.
[0048] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some other embodiments, both the first opening 313 and the second opening 314 can be provided on the upper panel 311.
[0049] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of an exemplary socket according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0050] Figure 7 The exemplary socket shown differs from the sockets of the embodiments described above primarily in the form of the power supply interface and the power extraction interface, as well as the form of the load module. The following describes only the differences in detail; similarities are not repeated here. (Refer to...) Figure 7 The power supply interface 21 includes power supply side cable connection terminals 21a and 21b electrically connected to a DC power module (not shown), and the power extraction interface 43 includes power extraction side cable connection terminals 43a and 43b electrically connected to a load module 42. When the active panel 40 is installed on the socket body 20, the power supply side cable connection terminals 21a and 21b can form an electrical connection with the power extraction side cable connection terminals 43a and 43b through the cable 60.
[0051] In some embodiments, cable 60 includes cables 60a and 60b, which respectively transmit the positive and negative currents of the DC power module to the load module 42, forming an electrical circuit. It is understood that the number of cables 60 is not limited to two and can be set according to actual needs. For example, when the load module 42 includes a USB-C charging output interface, if it supports PD fast charging, six cables 60 are required; if it supports QC, four cables 60 are required.
[0052] Since both the active panel 30 and the active panel 40 draw DC power from inside the socket body 10, they will not affect the normal operation of the DC power interface 13 on the socket body 10.
[0053] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary active panel according to another embodiment of the present invention;
[0054] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of an exemplary socket according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 For installation according to one embodiment of the present utility model Figure 8 A front view of an exemplary socket for an active panel. Figure 9 and Figure 10 The exemplary socket shown differs primarily from the sockets of the embodiments described above in the form of the power supply interface and the power extraction interface. The following describes only the differences in detail; similarities are not repeated here. (Refer to...) Figures 8 to 10 In some embodiments, the power supply interface 61 includes a USB port electrically connected to a DC power module (not shown), which may be a USB-A interface, a USB-C interface, or other types of USB interface. The power draw interface 53 includes a USB plug 531 electrically connected to the load module 52. The type of USB plug 531 should match the type of USB port. When the active panel 50 is mounted on the socket body 60, the USB plug 531 is inserted into the USB port 61 to form an electrical connection with the USB port 61. The power draw interface 53 also includes a power cord 532 electrically connected to the load module 52 on the bottom panel 511 to transmit DC power received by the USB plug 531 to the load module 52 via the power cord 532. In some embodiments, the top panel 512 may also include a recess 513 to provide space for the power cord 532, which forms an electrical connection with the load module 52 on the bottom panel 511.
[0055] In some embodiments, when power is no longer needed to the load module 52 on the active panel 50, the USB plug 531 can be unplugged from the USB port 61 of the socket body 60, so that the load module 52 of the active panel 50 is in a power-off state. In this way, the active panel 50 can both expand the panel's functions and be used as a regular panel.
[0056] Understandably, in Figures 1 to 7 In various embodiments, the power supply interface is a separate interface independent of the DC power interface. And... Figures 8 to 10 In each embodiment, the power supply interface uses one of the DC power interfaces.
[0057] Each active panel of this utility model for sockets draws DC power from the DC power module in the socket body, resulting in a stable voltage output. Compared to drawing power directly from an AC power module, this reduces power loss during the AC-to-DC conversion process, enhances the load-carrying capacity of the active panel, diversifies panel functionality, and makes the load module safer and longer-lasting.
[0058] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the embodiments of the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, the embodiments of the present utility model can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the embodiments of the present utility model should be included in the protection of the embodiments of the present utility model.
[0059] While embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to several specific examples, it should be understood that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed. The embodiments of the present invention are intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. The scope of the appended claims is to be interpreted in the broadest sense, thereby encompassing all such modifications and equivalent structures and functions.
Claims
1. A socket, characterized in that, The socket includes: The socket body includes: DC power supply module; and A power supply interface, which is electrically connected to the DC power module; An active panel, detachably mounted to the socket body, includes: A panel component, comprising a bottom panel and a top panel disposed on the bottom panel; The load module is mounted on the panel component; and A power input interface is disposed on the panel component and electrically connected to the load module, wherein when the active panel is mounted on the socket body, the power input interface is configured to electrically connect to the power supply interface to provide power from the DC power module to the load module.
2. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power input interface is also configured to disconnect from the power supply interface to stop supplying power from the DC power module to the load module.
3. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power supply interface includes a USB port electrically connected to the DC power module, and the power extraction interface includes a USB plug electrically connected to the load module. When the active panel is installed on the socket body, the USB plug is configured to be inserted into the USB port to form an electrical connection with the USB port.
4. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power supply interface includes a probe connection contact point electrically connected to the DC power module, and the power extraction interface includes a probe electrically connected to the load module. When the active panel is mounted on the socket body, the probe is configured to contact the probe connection contact point to form an electrical connection with the probe connection contact point.
5. The socket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The probe is a spring probe or a magnetic probe.
6. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power supply interface includes a power supply side cable connection terminal electrically connected to the DC power module, and the power extraction interface includes a power extraction side cable connection terminal electrically connected to the load module. When the active panel is installed on the socket body, the power extraction side cable connection terminal forms an electrical connection with the power supply side cable connection terminal through a cable.
7. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper panel is detachably mounted on the lower panel.
8. An active panel for a socket, the socket comprising a socket body, characterized in that, The active panel includes: A panel component, comprising a bottom panel and a top panel disposed on the bottom panel; The load module is mounted on the panel component; and A power input interface is disposed on the panel component and electrically connected to the load module, wherein when the active panel is mounted on the socket body, the power input interface is configured to electrically connect to the socket body to provide power from the socket body to the load module.
9. The active panel according to claim 8, characterized in that, The power interface includes a USB plug that is electrically connected to the load module.
10. The active panel according to claim 8, characterized in that, The power input interface includes a probe electrically connected to the load module.
11. The active panel according to claim 8, characterized in that, The power input interface includes a power input cable connection terminal that is electrically connected to the power input side of the load module.