Safety socket
By designing a mating structure between the waterproof components and the socket housing, including annular protrusions, recesses, and positioning grooves, combined with an elastic waterproof pad and a sealing part, the problem of wear on the waterproof components of the socket is solved, achieving a long-term and stable waterproof effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN ZHONGKEDIANGONG NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
In existing technology, the waterproof components of sockets are prone to wear after repeated plugging and unplugging, resulting in a short-lived waterproof effect.
The design incorporates waterproof components and a waterproof housing. When the plug is inserted, the waterproof component abuts against the plug. The structure, which combines annular protrusions, recesses, and positioning grooves, enhances the waterproof effect. Furthermore, the elastic waterproof pad and sealing part prevent water from entering the socket.
It achieves long-term and stable prevention of water from entering the socket, enhances the waterproof performance of the socket, and avoids the decline in waterproof effect due to wear.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of socket technology, and in particular to a safety socket. Background Technology
[0002] Since electrical sockets are frequently used appliances, it is necessary to prevent water from entering the socket.
[0003] In existing technology, sockets achieve waterproofing by sealing the socket holes with rubber components. Specifically, a waterproof component is installed inside the socket hole, with its side wall abutting against the inner wall of the socket. The component has narrow slits for the plug prongs to pass through. When the plug prongs are inserted, the side wall of the slit abuts against the prongs, and the waterproof component tightly wraps between the prongs and the socket hole, preventing water from flowing into the socket from the prongs. However, this method's waterproof component cannot withstand repeated insertions and removals without wear. As the number of insertions and removals increases, the degree of wear also increases, and the waterproofing effect of this method cannot be sustained in the long term.
[0004] Therefore, there are still problems in the existing technology that need to be solved. Utility Model Content
[0005] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a safety socket designed to prevent water from entering the socket in a long-term and stable manner.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes a safety socket, which includes a waterproof component and a faceplate. The faceplate is provided with a socket, and the waterproof component is provided inside or around the socket. When the plug pins are inserted into the socket, the waterproof component abuts against the plug to prevent liquid from entering the socket through the space between the plug and the faceplate.
[0007] Preferably, a recessed groove is formed on the upper surface of the faceplate, the recessed groove is located around the insertion hole, and the waterproof component is disposed in the recessed groove.
[0008] Preferably, the recess is set in a ring shape, and the recess and the insertion hole are spaced apart.
[0009] Preferably, a groove is formed on the upper surface of the faceplate, and an insertion hole is formed in the groove, with the waterproof component disposed in the groove.
[0010] Preferably, a positioning groove is also provided in the settling tank, the positioning groove is located around the insertion hole, and the waterproof component is fixed to the positioning groove.
[0011] Preferably, the positioning groove is set as an annular shape, and the positioning groove is spaced apart from the insertion hole.
[0012] Preferably, a groove is formed on the upper surface of the faceplate, an insertion hole is formed in the groove, and a waterproof component is disposed around the groove.
[0013] Preferably, a positioning groove is provided around the settling tank, and the waterproof component is set in the positioning groove.
[0014] Preferably, the positioning groove is set as an annular shape, and the positioning groove and the settling groove are spaced apart.
[0015] Preferably, the upper surface of the waterproof component is provided with an annular protrusion, which is used to hold the bottom surface of the plug when the plug pins are inserted into the socket.
[0016] Preferably, multiple annular protrusions are provided, and shallow grooves are formed between the multiple annular protrusions.
[0017] Preferably, the bottom of the shallow groove is not higher than the opening of the insertion hole.
[0018] Preferably, an elastic waterproof pad is provided below the faceplate; a first through hole is provided on the faceplate, and a connecting post is provided in the first through hole; one end of the connecting post is connected to the elastic waterproof pad or integrally formed with the elastic waterproof pad, and the other end of the connecting post is connected to the waterproof component or integrally formed with the waterproof component.
[0019] Preferably, the elastic waterproof pad is provided with a second through hole for the plug pins to pass through; a sealing part is provided at the second through hole, the sealing part including a first sub-sealing part and a second sub-sealing part; when the plug pins are inserted into the second through hole, the first sub-sealing part and the second sub-sealing part bend downwards, and the ends or upper surfaces of the first sub-sealing part and the second sub-sealing part are in close contact with the plug pins.
[0020] The safety socket provided in this application includes a waterproof component and a front cover. The front cover has a socket, and the waterproof component is disposed inside or around the socket. When the plug prongs are inserted into the socket, the waterproof component abuts against the plug to prevent liquid from entering the socket through the space between the plug and the front cover. This achieves long-term and stable prevention of water from entering the socket. Attached Figure Description
[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the safety socket of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the safety socket of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a waterproof component of an embodiment of the safety socket of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the faceplate of an embodiment of the safety socket of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 An enlarged view of part A;
[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 4 An enlarged view of part B;
[0028] Figure 7 This is another exploded view of an embodiment of the safety socket of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 8 for Figure 7 An enlarged view of part C;
[0030] Figure 9 This is another exploded view of an embodiment of the safety socket of this utility model;
[0031] Figure 10 This is another schematic diagram of the faceplate of an embodiment of the safety socket of this utility model;
[0032] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of an elastic waterproof pad according to an embodiment of the safety socket of this utility model;
[0033] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of a safety socket according to an embodiment of the present invention when the plug pins are not fully inserted;
[0034] Figure 13 A cross-sectional view of a safety socket according to an embodiment of the present invention with the plug pins fully inserted;
[0035] Figure 14 This is a cross-sectional view of a safety socket according to an embodiment of the present invention when the plug pins are inserted;
[0036] Figure 15 for Figure 14 An enlarged view of part D.
[0037] Explanation of icon numbers:
[0038] label name label name 100 Waterproof parts 240 First through hole 110 Annular protrusion 300 Elastic waterproof pad 120 shallow trench 310 Second through hole 200 face shell 320 Sealing part 210 Socket 321 First sub-sealing section 220 Settling tank 322 Second sub-sealing section 230 positioning groove 400 Connecting column
[0039] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0040] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0041] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.
[0042] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0043] Since electrical sockets are frequently used appliances, it is necessary to prevent water from entering the socket.
[0044] In existing technology, sockets achieve waterproofing by sealing the socket holes with rubber components. Specifically, a waterproof component is installed inside the socket hole, with its side wall abutting against the inner wall of the socket. The component has narrow slits for the plug prongs to pass through. When the plug prongs are inserted, the side wall of the slit abuts against the prongs, and the waterproof component tightly wraps between the prongs and the socket hole, preventing water from flowing into the socket from the prongs. However, this method's waterproof component cannot withstand repeated insertions and removals without wear. As the number of insertions and removals increases, the degree of wear also increases, and the waterproofing effect of this method cannot be sustained in the long term.
[0045] To address the aforementioned issues, this patent provides a safety socket designed to provide long-term, stable protection against water entering the socket.
[0046] For ease of understanding, the specific implementation methods of the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0047] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 12 and Figure 13The safety socket includes a waterproof component 100 and a faceplate 200. The faceplate 200 has sockets 210, and the waterproof component 100 is disposed inside or around the sockets 210. It should be noted that the area around the sockets 210 can be the area around a single socket 210, the area around a two-hole socket 210 (composed of a neutral wire socket and a live wire socket), the area around a three-hole socket 210 (composed of a neutral wire socket, a live wire socket, and a ground wire socket), or the area around both two-hole and three-hole sockets 210. When the plug prongs are inserted into the sockets 210, the waterproof component 100 abuts against the plug, preventing water from flowing between the waterproof component 100 and the plug, thereby preventing water from entering the sockets 210. This achieves long-term and stable prevention of water entering the sockets 210. In this embodiment, the material of the waterproof component 100 is not limited; preferably, it can be an elastic rubber material. In this embodiment, the waterproof component 100 can be disposed in the socket 210 in various ways. Preferably, one end of the waterproof component 100 is located inside the socket 210, the other end of the waterproof component 100 is located outside the socket 210, and the other end of the waterproof component 100 abuts against the plug.
[0048] It should be noted that there are multiple ways to implement the waterproof component 100 around the socket 210. This embodiment provides the following three implementation methods:
[0049] Method 1:
[0050] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The upper surface of the faceplate 200 is provided with a recessed groove 220, which is located around the socket 210. The waterproof component 100 is set in the recessed groove 220, so that the distance between the upper end of the waterproof component 100 and the faceplate 200 is small, which makes it less likely that the plug pins will not be inserted deeply enough due to the short plug pins (plugs have various specifications, and the plug pin lengths of plugs in different countries may be different), resulting in poor electrical contact between the plug pins and the socket.
[0051] To enhance the waterproofing effect, please refer to the above implementation method. Figure 5 The recess 220 is designed as an annular shape. When the waterproof component 100 abuts against the plug, water cannot flow from the periphery of the annulus to the inner socket 210, achieving all-around waterproofing. The recess 220 and the socket 210 are spaced apart, meaning there is a distance between them. Figure 5 As shown.
[0052] Method 2:
[0053] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 6The upper surface of the faceplate 200 has a recessed groove 220, and a socket 210 is formed in the recessed groove 220. The waterproof component 100 is disposed in the recessed groove 220. In this implementation, the plug housing can be embedded in the recessed groove 220. If the plug housing is compatible with the recessed groove 220, water cannot flow into the recessed groove 220, or only a small amount of water flows between the plug housing and the side wall of the recessed groove 220. The waterproof component 100 is disposed in the recessed groove 220. When the plug is embedded in the recessed groove 220 and abuts against the waterproof component 100, it can achieve the above-mentioned effect of preventing water from entering the socket 210.
[0054] Based on the above implementation method, please refer to Figure 6 The recess 220 also includes a positioning groove 230, located around the socket 210, to which the waterproof component 100 is fixed. This design prevents the waterproof component 100 from shifting. It should be noted that the positioning groove 230 surrounding the socket 210 can be located around a single socket 210, around a two-hole socket 210 (including a neutral and live wire socket), around a three-hole socket 210 (including a neutral and live wire socket), or around both two-hole and three-hole sockets 210. Furthermore, the positioning groove 230 is annular, spaced apart from the socket 210; this spacing can be due to a distance between the positioning groove 230 and the socket 210. Figure 6 As shown.
[0055] Method 3:
[0056] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 8 The upper surface of the faceplate 200 has a recess 220, and an insertion hole 210 is formed in the recess 220. The waterproof component 100 is disposed around the recess 220. In this implementation, when the waterproof component 100 abuts against the plug, it can prevent water from entering the recess 220, and thus prevent water from entering the insertion hole 210.
[0057] Based on the above implementation method, please refer to Figure 8 A positioning groove 230 is provided around the recess 220. The waterproof component 100 is disposed in the positioning groove 230. The positioning groove 230 minimizes the distance between the upper end of the waterproof component 100 and the outer shell 200, and prevents the waterproof component 100 from shifting. Furthermore, the positioning groove 230 is annular, and the positioning groove 230 is spaced apart from the recess 220. This spacing can be achieved by maintaining a distance between the positioning groove 230 and the recess 220. Figure 8 As shown.
[0058] It should be noted that the waterproof component 100 can be implemented in various ways. This embodiment provides the following implementation methods. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3The waterproof component 100 has an annular protrusion 110 on its upper surface, which is used to hold the bottom surface of the plug when the plug pins are inserted into the socket 210. This design effectively prevents water from flowing into the socket 210 from all sides.
[0059] It should be noted that when the plug is not properly inserted, the waterproof component 100 is not in tight contact with the plug, and a small amount of water can flow between the waterproof component 100 and the plug. To enhance the waterproof effect and minimize this situation, this embodiment provides the following implementation method. Please refer to... Figure 3 Multiple annular protrusions 110 are provided, and shallow grooves 120 are formed between the multiple annular protrusions 110. In this implementation, if a small amount of water flows between the waterproof component 100 and the plug, the shallow grooves 120 can retain the small amount of water and prevent it from flowing into the socket 210.
[0060] Based on the above implementation method, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The bottom of the shallow groove 120 is not higher than the opening of the socket 210, so that the bottom of the shallow groove 120 is higher than the opening of the socket 210. This prevents water in the shallow groove 120 from flowing towards the opening of the socket 210 due to the height difference, thus further enhancing the waterproof effect.
[0061] It should be noted that, to improve the waterproof performance of the safety socket, this embodiment provides the following implementation method; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 9-11 An elastic waterproof pad is provided below the front cover 200; a first through hole 240 is provided on the front cover 200, and a connecting post 400 is provided inside the first through hole 240; one end of the connecting post 400 is connected to or integrally formed with the elastic waterproof pad 300, and the other end of the connecting post 400 is connected to or integrally formed with the waterproof component 100. The elastic waterproof pad 300 can prevent water from flowing into the socket from the socket hole. The elastic waterproof pad 300 is fixed relative to the waterproof component 100 by the connecting post 400, which prevents the elastic waterproof pad 300 from falling off.
[0062] Based on the above implementation methods, the elastic waterproof pad 300 can achieve waterproofing function in multiple ways. This embodiment provides the following implementation methods, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 11 , Figure 14 and Figure 15The elastic waterproof pad 300 is provided with a second through hole 310 for the plug pins to pass through. A sealing part 320 is provided at the second through hole 310, including a first sub-sealing part 321 and a second sub-sealing part 322. When the plug pins are inserted into the second through hole 310, the first sub-sealing part 321 and the second sub-sealing part 322 bend downwards, and their ends or upper surfaces are in close contact with the plug pins. This implementation allows the first sub-sealing part 321 and the second sub-sealing part 322 to seal the second through hole 310 when the plug pins are not inserted, preventing water from entering the socket. When the plug pins are inserted into the second through hole 310, the first sub-sealing part 321 and the second sub-sealing part 322 bend downwards, and their ends or upper surfaces are in close contact with the plug pins, preventing water from flowing into the socket from the gap between the plug pins and the sealing part 320.
[0063] In summary, the safety socket provided in this application embodiment includes a waterproof component 100 and a faceplate 200. The faceplate 200 has a socket 210, and the waterproof component 100 is disposed inside or around the socket 210. When the plug pins are inserted into the socket 210, the waterproof component 100 abuts against the plug to prevent liquid from entering the socket 210 through the space between the plug and the faceplate 200. This achieves long-term and stable prevention of water from entering the socket 210.
[0064] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A safety socket, characterized in that, It includes a waterproof component and a front shell, the front shell having an insertion hole, and the waterproof component being disposed inside or around the insertion hole; When the plug pins are inserted into the socket, the waterproof component abuts against the plug to prevent liquid from entering the socket through the space between the plug and the housing.
2. The safety socket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the faceplate has a recessed groove, which is located around the insertion hole, and the waterproof component is disposed in the recessed groove.
3. The safety socket as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The recess is designed to be annular, and the recess is spaced apart from the insertion hole.
4. The safety socket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the faceplate has a recessed groove, the insertion hole is formed in the recessed groove, and the waterproof component is disposed in the recessed groove.
5. The safety socket as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The sink is also provided with a positioning groove, which is located around the insertion hole, and the waterproof component is fixed to the positioning groove.
6. The safety socket as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The positioning groove is set in a ring shape, and the positioning groove is spaced apart from the insertion hole.
7. The safety socket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the faceplate has a groove, the insertion hole is formed in the groove, and the waterproof component is disposed around the groove.
8. The safety socket as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The sink is surrounded by a positioning groove, and the waterproof component is disposed in the positioning groove.
9. The safety socket as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The positioning groove is configured as an annular shape, and the positioning groove is spaced apart from the settling trough.
10. The safety socket as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the waterproof component is provided with an annular protrusion, which is used to hold the bottom surface of the plug when the plug pins are inserted into the socket.
11. The safety socket as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, Multiple annular protrusions are provided, and shallow grooves are formed between the multiple annular protrusions.
12. The safety socket as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The bottom of the shallow groove is not higher than the opening of the insertion hole.
13. The safety socket as described in any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, An elastic waterproof pad is provided at the bottom of the face shell; a first through hole is provided on the face shell, and a connecting post is provided in the first through hole; One end of the connecting post is connected to the elastic waterproof pad or integrally formed with the elastic waterproof pad, and the other end of the connecting post is connected to the waterproof component or integrally formed with the waterproof component.
14. The safety socket as described in claim 13, characterized in that, The elastic waterproof pad is provided with a second through hole, which is used for the plug pins to pass through. A sealing part is provided at the second through hole, the sealing part including a first sub-sealing part and a second sub-sealing part; when the plug pin is inserted into the second through hole, the first sub-sealing part and the second sub-sealing part bend downward, and the ends or upper surfaces of the first sub-sealing part and the second sub-sealing part are in close contact with the plug pin.