Polygonal socket

Abstract

The utility model discloses a polygonal socket, which is characterized in that m first contacts are arranged on a first conductive piece, and the first contacts are distributed in an m-polygon shape; the second conductive member is provided with m second contacts, and the second contacts are distributed in an m-polygon shape. The first conductive piece and the second conductive piece are mounted on the bracket; the m electric connectors are distributed in an m-polygon shape in the circumferential direction of the support and connected to the support, the live wire ends of the electric connectors are connected with the first contacts in a one-to-one matching mode, and the null wire ends of the electric connectors are connected with the second contacts in a one-to-one matching mode. The polygonal socket is simple in internal overall structure, convenient to install and stable in electric conduction.

Description

A polygonal socket Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to sockets, and more particularly to a polygonal socket. Background Technology

[0002] Some existing sockets are designed with multiple plug faces, such as three or four. Their internal conductive structure is very complex, requiring many conductive sheets to be spliced ​​and assembled to form the conductive body. This makes the assembly process during production and installation very cumbersome and significantly affects production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the aforementioned technical problems in the related art. To this end, the present invention proposes a polygonal socket.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a polygonal socket includes:

[0006] A first conductive element, wherein the first conductive element is provided with m first contacts, and each first contact is distributed in an m-sided shape;

[0007] The second conductive element has m second contacts, and each second contact is distributed in an m-sided shape.

[0008] A bracket, on which the first conductive element and the second conductive element are mounted;

[0009] Electrical connectors, m electrical connectors are distributed in an m-sided shape along the circumference of the bracket and connected to the bracket. The live wire end of each electrical connector is paired with the first contact point and the neutral wire end of each electrical connector is paired with the second contact point.

[0010] Where m is a positive integer greater than or equal to 3.

[0011] The polygonal socket according to the embodiment of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: the internal overall structure of the polygonal socket is simple, easy to install, and has stable conductivity.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bracket includes a partition, a first support column, and a second support column. The partition has a first side and a second side along its thickness direction. The first side is provided with m first supports distributed in an m-sided shape, and the second side is provided with m second supports distributed in an m-sided shape. Each first contact point is paired with each first support column by screws, and each second contact point is paired with each second support column by screws.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the first contact is formed as a through hole on the first conductive element, the second contact is formed as a through hole on the second conductive element, each of the first contacts and each of the live wire ends are paired and locked onto the bracket by screws, and each of the second contacts and each of the neutral wire ends are paired and locked onto the bracket by screws.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first conductive element is an integrally formed copper sheet structure with an m-shaped front, and the first contact point is provided on each straight edge of the first conductive element.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second conductive element is an integrally formed copper sheet structure with an m-shaped front, and the second contact point is provided on each straight edge of the second conductive element.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bracket is provided with m buckles, each buckle is distributed in an m-sided shape along the circumference of the bracket, and each electrical connector is paired with and engaged with the buckle.

[0017] According to some embodiments of this utility model, it also includes a third conductive element, which has m third contacts, each of which is distributed in an m-sided shape. The third conductive element is mounted on the bracket, and the electrical connector also includes a ground wire terminal. The third contacts are paired and connected to the ground wire terminal one by one.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bracket is provided with m third pillars distributed in an m-sided shape, and each third contact point is paired with each third pillar by screws.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the third conductive element includes an annular portion and an extension portion, m of the extension portions extending radially from the annular portion, and each of the extension portions having a third contact point formed by a through hole.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, it further includes a housing, wherein the bracket, the first conductive element, the second conductive element and the electrical connector are installed in the housing, and the middle portion of the first conductive element, the middle portion of the second conductive element and the middle portion of the bracket are all provided with holes for the housing to pass through.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 is a partial exploded view of the structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 is a partial structural assembly diagram of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the external structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 is a top view of Figure 2;

[0027] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first conductive element;

[0028] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second conductive element;

[0029] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the electrical connector;

[0030] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the support structure;

[0031] Figure 9 is a top view of Figure 8;

[0032] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of Figure 8 from another perspective;

[0033] Figure 11 is a bottom view of Figure 8;

[0034] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the third conductive component.

[0035] Reference numerals: First conductive element 100; First contact 110; Second conductive element 200; Second contact 210; Support 300; Partition 310; First side 311; Second side 312; First support 320; Second support 330; Buckle 340; Third support 350; Electrical connector 400; Live wire end 410; Neutral wire end 420; Ground wire end 430; Bayonet 440; Hole 500; Third conductive element 600; Third contact 610; Circular part 620; Extension part 630; Housing 700. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0037] This utility model relates to a polygonal socket, including a first conductive element 100, a second conductive element 200, a bracket 300, and an electrical connector 400.

[0038] As shown in Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4, both the first conductive element 100 and the second conductive element 200 are made of a conductive metal, such as copper. The first conductive element 100 has m first contacts 110, each arranged in an m-sided polygon. The second conductive element 200 has m second contacts 210, also arranged in an m-sided polygon. Both the first conductive element 100 and the second conductive element 200 are mounted on a bracket 300. m electrical connectors 400 are mounted on the bracket 300. Here, m is a positive integer greater than or equal to 3, and can be 3, 4, 5, 6, or a larger positive integer. This embodiment uses m equal to 5 for illustration. As shown in Figure 5, the first conductive element 100 has five first contacts 110, arranged in a pentagonal polygon. In the figure, the five first contacts 110 are distributed at the endpoints of the pentagon represented by the dashed line W1. As shown in Figure 6, the second conductive element 200 has five second contacts 210 arranged in a pentagonal pattern. In the figure, the five second contacts 210 are located at the endpoints of the pentagon represented by the dashed line W2. The first conductive element 100 and the second conductive element 200 can be made from substrates of the same shape, with the first contacts 110 and the second contacts 210 on the substrate. Two substrates are mounted on the bracket 300; one substrate can function as the first conductive element 100 when using the first contact 110, and the other substrate can function as the second conductive element 200 when using the second contact 210, thus improving versatility. The first conductive element 100 and the second conductive element 200 are mounted parallel to each other and vertically distributed on the bracket 300, without contacting each other. As shown in Figure 7, the electrical connector 400 has a live wire terminal 410 and a neutral wire terminal 420, which are led out through different copper strips. The plug of the external electrical device can be inserted into the electrical connector 400 for electrical connection. Five electrical connectors 400 are sequentially installed around the periphery of the bracket 300, as shown in the figure, distributed at the ends of the pentagon indicated by the dashed line W3. Preferably, the pentagon is a regular pentagon. The live wire end 410 of each electrical connector 400 is paired with the first contact 110 on the first conductive element 100, and the neutral wire end 420 of each electrical connector 400 is paired with the second contact 210 on the second conductive element 200. This is equivalent to each live wire end 410 being connected in parallel to the first conductive element 100, and each neutral wire end 420 being connected in parallel to the second conductive element 200. The first conductive element 100 and the second conductive element 200 can be connected to an external power source via different wires or conductive plates. Power is supplied to the live wire terminal 410 of each electrical connector 400 via the first conductive element 100, and conduction is supplied to the neutral wire terminal 420 of each electrical connector 400 via the second conductive element 200. The number of electrical connectors 400 is used to form a corresponding number of m-sided sockets.As shown in Figure 3, the bracket 300, the first conductive element 100, the second conductive element 200, and the electrical connector 400 are installed in the housing 700. The housing 700 is pentagonal in shape, with the sockets of each electrical connector 400 facing outwards. The overall internal structure of the polygonal socket is simple and easy to install.

[0039] In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, and 11, the bracket 300 is entirely made of plastic and includes a partition 310, first support columns 320, and second support columns 330. The partition 310 has a first side surface 311 and a second side surface 312 along its thickness direction. The partition 310 is placed horizontally, with the upper side surface being the first side surface 311 and the lower side surface being the second side surface 312. The first side surface 311 has m first support columns 320. The first support columns 320 extend upwards from the first side surface 311. The m first support columns 320 are distributed in an m-sided shape. The second side surface 312 has m second support columns 330. The second support columns 330 extend downwards from the second side surface 312. The m second support columns 330 are distributed in an m-sided shape. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 9, five first pillars 320 are distributed at the ends of the pentagon represented by dashed line W4; as shown in Figure 11, five second pillars 330 are distributed at the ends of the pentagon represented by dashed line W5. A first conductive element 100 is mounted on the first pillar 320, and a first contact 110 is paired with one first pillar 320, with the first contact 110 and the first pillar 320 locked together by screws. A second conductive element 200 is mounted on the second pillar 330, and a second contact 210 is paired with one second pillar 330, with the second contact 210 and the second pillar 330 locked together by screws. A partition 310 physically separates the first conductive element 100 and the second conductive element 200.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first contact 110 can be a connection end extending from the first conductive element 100, and the live wire end 410 is connected to the first contact 110 by spot welding; the second contact 210 can be a connection end extending from the second conductive element 200, and the neutral wire end 420 is connected to the second contact 210 by spot welding. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the first contact 110 is formed as a through hole on the first conductive element 100. The second contact 210 is formed as a through hole on the second conductive element 200. Each first contact 110 and each live wire end 410 is paired and fixed to the bracket 300 by screws, thereby making each live wire end 410 electrically connected to the first conductive element 100. Each second contact 210 and each neutral wire end 420 is paired and fixed to the bracket 300 by screws, thereby making each neutral wire end 420 electrically connected to the second conductive element 200.

[0041] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the first conductive element 100 is a one-piece, m-sided copper sheet structure. Each straight edge of the first conductive element 100 has a first contact point 110. The second conductive element 200 is also a one-piece, m-sided copper sheet structure, with each straight edge of the second conductive element 200 having a second contact point 210. In this embodiment, both the first conductive element 100 and the second conductive element 200 are pentagons with a hollowed-out center. Each straight edge of the first conductive element 100 has a first contact point 110, and each straight edge of the second conductive element 200 has a second contact point 210. The first conductive element 100 and the second conductive element 200 are integrally formed, eliminating the need for additional assembly, greatly simplifying the installation process and ensuring conductive stability.

[0042] In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, and 9, the bracket 300 is provided with m latches 340. Each latch 340 is distributed in an m-sided shape along the circumference of the bracket 300. In this embodiment, the bracket 300 is provided with five latches 340, which are distributed along the periphery of the bracket 300 at the ends of the pentagon indicated by the dashed line W6. The electrical connector 400 has a locking slot 440 for mating and engaging with the latches 340. Each electrical connector 400 is paired and engaged with each latch 340, thereby quickly positioning itself onto the bracket 300. After fixing the electrical connector 400, screws are used to connect the live wire end 410, the first contact 110 and the first support 320 one by one. Screws are also used to connect the neutral wire end 420, the second contact 210 and the second support 330 one by one, thus completing the assembly of the bracket 300, the first conductive element 100, the second conductive element 200 and the electrical connector 400.

[0043] In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 1, 2, 7, and 12, the polygonal socket further includes a third conductive element 600. The third conductive element 600 is made of a conductive metal material such as copper. The third conductive element 600 has m third contacts 610, each distributed in an m-sided shape. In this embodiment, the third conductive element 600 has five third contacts 610, distributed in a pentagonal shape. In the figures, the five third contacts 610 are located at the ends of the pentagons indicated by the dashed line W7 on the third conductive element 600. The third conductive element 600 is mounted on a bracket 300 and can be located between the first conductive element 100 and the second conductive element 200. The electrical connector 400 also includes a ground terminal 430, which is formed from a copper sheet on the electrical connector 400. Each third contact 610 is paired with and connected to the ground terminal 430. The third conductive component 600 can be grounded by connecting to the ground wire of an external power source via a wire or conductive sheet. The electrical connector 400 allows for the insertion of two-prong or three-prong plugs from external electrical appliances.

[0044] The bracket 300 has m third supports 350 arranged in an m-sided shape. Each third contact 610 is paired with each third support 350 by screws. In this embodiment, the bracket 300 has five third supports 350, which are distributed at the ends of the pentagon indicated by the dashed line W8. The ground terminal 430 can be connected to the third contact 610 by spot welding or by screws passing through the third contact 610 and the ground terminal 430 and locking them to the third supports 350.

[0045] The third conductive element 600 can be configured with an m-sided structure similar to that of the first conductive element 100 and the second conductive element 200. In this embodiment, the third conductive element 600 includes an annular portion 620 and an extension portion 630. The annular portion 620 and the extension portion 630 are integrally formed. m extension portions 630 extend radially from the annular portion 620. Each extension portion 630 is provided with a third contact point 610 that is formed by a through hole. Each ground wire end 430 is connected to each third contact point 610 by screws. The shape of the third conductive element 600 is distinguishable from that of the first conductive element 100 and the second conductive element 200, which facilitates identification and prevents mistaken identification.

[0046] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG3, a housing 700 is also included. A bracket 300, a first conductive element 100, a second conductive element 200, and an electrical connector 400 are all installed in the housing 700. The electrical connector 400 is positioned on the circumferential sidewall of the housing 700. Holes 500 are formed in the middle of the first conductive element 100, the middle of the second conductive element 200, and the middle of the bracket 300; the holes 500 can be circular. During installation, a column is provided inside the housing 700, passing through the holes 500. This allows for quick positioning and installation of the bracket 300, the first conductive element 100, and the second conductive element 200 within the housing 700.

[0047] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0048] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0049] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0050] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0051] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some specific embodiments" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0052] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A polygonal socket, characterized in that, include: A first conductive element (100) has m first contacts (110) arranged in an m-sided shape; a second conductive element (200) has m second contacts (210) arranged in an m-sided shape; a bracket (300) has the first conductive element (100) and the second conductive element (200) mounted on the bracket (300); and electrical connectors (400) have m electrical connectors arranged in an m-sided shape along the circumference of the bracket (300) and connected to the bracket (300). The live wire end (410) of each electrical connector (400) is paired with the first contact (110) one by one, and the neutral wire end (420) of each electrical connector (400) is paired with the second contact (210) one by one. Wherein, m is a positive integer greater than or equal to 3.

2. The polygonal socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket (300) includes a partition (310), a first support column (320), and a second support column (330). The partition (310) has a first side surface (311) and a second side surface (312) along its thickness direction. The first side surface (311) is provided with m first support columns (320) arranged in an m-sided shape, and the second side surface (312) is provided with m second support columns (330) arranged in an m-sided shape. Each first contact point (110) is paired with each first support column (320) by screws, and each second contact point (210) is paired with each second support column (330) by screws.

3. The polygonal socket according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first contact (110) is formed as a through hole on the first conductive element (100), and the second contact (210) is formed as a through hole on the second conductive element (200). Each of the first contacts (110) and each of the live wire terminals (410) are paired and locked onto the bracket (300) by screws. Each of the second contacts (210) and each of the neutral wire terminals (420) are paired and locked onto the bracket (300) by screws.

4. The polygonal socket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first conductive element (100) is an integrally formed copper sheet structure with an m-shaped shape, and the first contact point (110) is provided on the straight edge of the first conductive element (100).

5. The polygonal socket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second conductive element (200) is an integrally formed copper sheet structure with an m-shaped shape, and the second contact (210) is provided on the straight edge of the second conductive element (200).

6. The polygonal socket according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The bracket (300) is provided with m buckles (340), each buckle (340) is distributed in an m-sided shape along the circumference of the bracket (300), and each electrical connector (400) is paired with the buckle (340) and engaged.

7. The polygonal socket according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: It also includes a third conductive element (600), which has m third contacts (610) arranged in an m-sided shape. The third conductive element (600) is mounted on the bracket (300). The electrical connector (400) also includes a ground terminal (430). The third contacts (610) and the ground terminal (430) are paired and connected one by one.

8. The polygonal socket according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bracket (300) is provided with m third pillars (350) arranged in an m-sided shape, and each third contact (610) is paired with each third pillar (350) by screws.

9. The polygonal socket according to claim 7, characterized in that: The third conductive element (600) includes an annular portion (620) and an extension portion (630). m extension portions (630) extend radially from the annular portion (620), and each extension portion (630) is provided with a third contact (610) in the form of a through hole.

10. The polygonal socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a housing (700), in which the bracket (300), the first conductive element (100), the second conductive element (200) and the electrical connector (400) are installed. The middle part of the first conductive element (100), the middle part of the second conductive element (200) and the middle part of the bracket (300) are all provided with holes (500) for the housing (700) to pass through.

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