A thin wall socket

Abstract

This utility model describes a thin wall socket with a storage state and a use state. The thin wall socket includes: a housing with a through hole extending to the outside; a floating member with a socket for inserting an external plug; and a plug assembly for inserting with an external connector. In the storage state, the floating member is located inside the housing, and the plug assembly rotates to be partially retracted into the housing. In the use state, the floating member protrudes from the housing through the through hole, and the plug assembly rotates to extend beyond the housing. In the storage state, the thin wall socket has a relatively small and lightweight size, making it easy for users to carry. When needed, the thickness of the thin wall socket increases to allow the insertion of an external connector, and the plug assembly extends to allow insertion into an external power strip. Therefore, the size of the thin wall socket can be flexibly changed, significantly improving its portability and applicability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical safety technology, and in particular to a thin wall socket. Background Technology

[0002] The design of sockets needs to take into account the length of the external plug's pins, so their thickness is usually no less than the length of the external plug's pins to ensure a secure connection. Especially for some wall sockets, which also have prong assemblies on one side, this further increases the socket's size.

[0003] If users need to temporarily go out for work or travel, these large sockets not only increase the burden of carrying them, but are also inconvenient to use in confined spaces, so improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned existing situation, this application provides a thin wall socket that can improve the problem of the large size of existing sockets.

[0005] This utility model provides a thin wall socket with a storage state and a use state, comprising: a housing with a through hole extending to the outside; a floating member, at least partially located inside the housing, the floating member having a socket for an external plug to be inserted; and a plug assembly rotatably connected to the housing, the plug assembly being used to insert with an external connector; wherein, in the storage state, the floating member is located inside the housing, and the plug assembly is rotated to be partially stored inside the housing; in the use state, the floating member protrudes from the housing through the through hole, and the plug assembly is rotated to extend out of the housing.

[0006] Optionally, the thin wall socket further includes a transmission assembly; the transmission assembly is connected to the floating member and the plug assembly respectively, and when the plug assembly rotates, the transmission assembly drives the floating member to perform telescopic movement within the through hole.

[0007] Optionally, the transmission assembly includes: a first gear, a second gear, and a rack; the first gear is connected to the pin assembly, the second gear is installed inside the housing, and the rack is connected to the floating member; the first gear meshes with the second gear, and the second gear meshes with the rack; when the pin assembly rotates, the first gear sequentially drives the second gear and the rack to move, thereby driving the floating member to perform telescopic movement within the through hole.

[0008] Optionally, the transmission assembly further includes a locking member; the locking member is connected to the pin assembly and the housing respectively; the locking member locks the floating member and the pin assembly so that the thin wall socket is kept in the stored state and the used state.

[0009] Optionally, the plug assembly includes positive and negative plugs and positive and negative rotating parts connected to each other, and the positive and negative rotating parts are provided with an eccentric shaft; the locking element is a tension spring, and the two ends of the tension spring are respectively connected to the eccentric shaft and the housing; when the thin wall socket is in the storage state, the elastic restoring force of the tension spring tightens the eccentric shaft; when the thin wall socket is in the use state, the elastic restoring force of the tension spring tightens the eccentric shaft.

[0010] Optionally, the thin wall socket is provided with two of the aforementioned transmission components, which are respectively located on both sides of the plug component.

[0011] Optionally, the pin assembly includes a ground electrode pin and a ground electrode rotating component connected to each other, and the pin assembly also includes positive and negative electrode pins and positive and negative electrode rotating components connected to each other; the ground electrode rotating component is provided with a third gear, and the positive and negative electrode rotating components are provided with a fourth gear; the third gear meshes with the fourth gear.

[0012] Optionally, the positive and negative terminals include a positive terminal and a negative terminal spaced apart; the positive and negative rotating component is provided with two fourth gears, which are spaced apart, with one fourth gear located on one side of the positive terminal and the other fourth gear located on one side of the negative terminal.

[0013] Optionally, the housing includes a first side and a second side adjacent to each other; the first side is provided with a receiving groove, and when the thin wall socket is in the storage state, the plug assembly is at least partially located in the receiving groove, and when the thin wall socket is in the use state, the plug assembly rotates to extend out of the receiving groove; the second side is provided with a pushing groove, the pushing groove is in communication with the receiving groove, and when the thin wall socket is in the storage state, the plug assembly is at least partially located in the receiving groove.

[0014] Optionally, the housing includes a third side surface; the third side surface is provided with the through hole; when the thin wall socket is in the storage state, the surface of the floating member is flush with the third side surface.

[0015] This utility model relates to a thin wall socket with both a storage state and a usage state. The thin wall socket includes a housing, a floating member, and a plug assembly. The housing has a through hole extending to the outside. The floating member is at least partially located inside the housing and has a socket for inserting an external plug. The plug assembly is rotatably connected to the housing and is used to insert with an external connector. In the storage state, the floating member is located inside the housing, and the plug assembly rotates to be partially stored inside the housing. In the usage state, the floating member protrudes from the housing through the through hole, and the plug assembly rotates to extend beyond the housing. With this structure, in the storage state, both the floating member and the plug assembly are retracted into the housing, resulting in a thin and lightweight wall socket that is easy for users to carry. When needed, the thin wall socket can be switched to the usage state. In this state, the floating member protrudes, increasing the thickness of the thin wall socket to allow for the insertion of an external connector. Additionally, the plug assembly extends to allow for the insertion of an external power strip. As a result, the size of this slim wall socket can be flexibly varied, significantly improving its portability and applicability. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals in the following description denote the same parts.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of the thin wall socket involved in this application in its stowed state.

[0019] Figure 2 This is another overall structural diagram showing the thin wall socket involved in this application in its stowed state.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of the thin wall socket involved in this application in use.

[0021] Figure 4 This is another overall structural schematic diagram showing the thin wall socket involved in this application in use.

[0022] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the thin wall socket involved in this application.

[0023] Figure 6This is a partial structural diagram showing the thin wall socket involved in this application in use.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a side view showing the thin wall socket involved in this application in its stowed state.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a side view showing the slim wall socket involved in this application in its stowed state.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a side view showing the thin wall socket involved in this application in use.

[0027] Figure 10 This is another side view showing the thin wall socket involved in this application in use.

[0028] Reference numerals: 1. Housing; 11. Through hole; 12. First side; 121. Receiving groove; 13. Second side; 131. Pushing groove; 14. Third side; 15. Connecting part; 2. Floating component; 21. Insertion hole; 3. Pin assembly; 31. Ground pin; 32. Ground rotating component; 33. Positive pin; 34. Negative pin; 35. Positive and negative rotating components; 36. Eccentric shaft; 41. First gear; 42. Second gear; 43. Rack; 44. Third gear; 45. Fourth gear; 5. Locking component. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The preferred embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for the same components, and repeated descriptions are omitted. Furthermore, the drawings are merely schematic diagrams, and the proportions of the components or their shapes may differ from actual dimensions. It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0030] It should also be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component present. When a component is described as "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component present.

[0031] Reference Figures 1 to 4This application provides a thin wall socket, which has a retracted state and a usable state. The thin wall socket includes a housing 1, a floating member 2, and a plug assembly 3. The housing 1 has a through hole 11 extending to the outside; the floating member 2 is at least partially located inside the housing 1, and the floating member 2 has a socket 21 for external plug insertion; the plug assembly 3 is rotatably connected to the housing 1 and is used to insert with an external connector; wherein, in the retracted state, refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The floating component 2 is located inside the housing 1, and the pin assembly 3 rotates to be partially retracted into the housing 1; in the usage state, refer to... Figure 3 and Figure 4 The floating part 2 protrudes out of the housing 1 through the through hole 11, and the pin assembly 3 rotates to extend out of the housing 1.

[0032] According to the above structure, in the slim wall socket provided in this application, when the slim wall socket is in the stored state, the floating member 2 and the plug assembly 3 are both retracted into the housing 1, allowing the slim wall socket to have a relatively thin and light size, making it easy for users to carry. When needed, the slim wall socket can also be switched to the use state. At this time, the floating member 2 protrudes, increasing the thickness of the slim wall socket to allow for the insertion of external connectors. In addition, the plug assembly 3 extends to allow for the insertion of external power strips. Thus, the size of the slim wall socket can be flexibly changed, significantly improving its portability and applicability.

[0033] In some embodiments, the slim wall socket further includes a transmission component; the transmission component is connected to the floating member 2 and the plug assembly 3 respectively. When the plug assembly 3 rotates, the transmission component drives the floating member 2 to extend and retract within the through hole 11. In this embodiment, the transmission component enables linkage between the plug assembly 3 and the floating member 2. When the plug assembly 3 rotates to extend, the floating member 2 also protrudes synchronously, at which point the slim wall socket switches to the use state. Similarly, when the plug assembly 3 rotates to retract back into the housing 1, the floating member 2 also retracts synchronously into the housing 1, at which point the slim wall socket switches to the storage state.

[0034] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6In some embodiments, the transmission assembly includes a first gear 41, a second gear 42, and a rack 43. The first gear 41 is connected to the pin assembly 3, the second gear 42 is installed inside the housing 1, and the rack 43 is connected to the floating member 2. The first gear 41 meshes with the second gear 42, and the second gear 42 meshes with the rack 43. When the pin assembly 3 rotates, the first gear 41 sequentially drives the second gear 42 and the rack 43 to move, thereby causing the floating member 2 to extend and retract within the through hole 11. Specifically, when the thin wall socket is in the retracted state, the user can manually rotate the pin assembly 3. The pin assembly 3 and the first gear 41 rotate synchronously. At this time, since the first gear 41, the second gear 42, and the rack 43 mesh sequentially, the first gear 41 can synchronously drive the second gear 42 to rotate, and the rack 43 subsequently drives the floating member 2 to move out of the through hole 11. At this time, the thin wall socket switches from the retracted state to the usage state. After use, the user can manually move the plug assembly 3 in the opposite direction. The first gear 41, the second gear 42, and the rack 43 will then reverse their movements, causing the floating part 2 to retract into the housing 1. At this time, the thin wall socket switches from the use state to the storage state.

[0035] Reference Figure 8 and Figure 10 In some embodiments, the transmission assembly further includes a locking member 5; the locking member 5 is connected to the plug assembly 3 and the housing 1 respectively; the locking member 5 locks the floating member 2 and the plug assembly 3 to keep the slim wall socket in both the retracted and usable states. Thus, by providing the locking member 5, when the slim wall socket is in the retracted state, the floating member 2 will not accidentally protrude outside the housing 1, and the plug assembly 3 will not accidentally rotate. Furthermore, when the slim wall socket is in use, the floating member 2 can remain in the protruding position; when an external plug is inserted into the socket 21, the floating member 2 will not retract, and the plug assembly 3 will not accidentally rotate when an external power strip is inserted, effectively reducing safety risks during use.

[0036] Reference Figure 8 and Figure 10In some embodiments, the plug assembly 3 includes interconnected positive and negative plug pins 34 and positive and negative rotating parts 35, with the positive and negative rotating parts 35 having an eccentric shaft 36; the locking element 5 is a tension spring, with both ends of the tension spring connected to the eccentric shaft 36 and the housing 1 respectively; when the thin wall socket is in the retracted state, the elastic restoring force of the tension spring tightens the eccentric shaft 36; when the thin wall socket is in the use state, the elastic restoring force of the tension spring tightens the eccentric shaft 36. In some examples, the housing 1 has a connecting part 15, with both ends of the tension spring respectively sleeved on the connecting part 15 and the eccentric shaft 36. It can be understood that when the thin wall socket is in the retracted or use state, the axis of the eccentric shaft 36 is far from the connecting part 15, at which time the tension spring is stretched more taut, and the tension spring itself has an elastic restoring force, which can fully tighten the eccentric shaft 36, thereby restricting the rotation of the plug assembly 3.

[0037] In some embodiments, the thin wall socket is provided with two transmission components, which are located on both sides of the plug assembly 3. Thus, the two transmission components are also correspondingly connected to both sides of the floating member 2. This arrangement enables the floating member 2 to move more smoothly and steadily during its extension and retraction.

[0038] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the plug assembly 3 includes a ground pin 31 and a ground rotating member 32 connected to each other. The plug assembly 3 also includes positive and negative pins 34 and positive and negative rotating members 35 connected to each other. The ground rotating member 32 is provided with a third gear 44, and the positive and negative rotating member 35 is provided with a fourth gear 45. The third gear 44 and the fourth gear 45 mesh. Specifically, the user can toggle the ground pin 31, and the ground rotating member 32 and the third gear 44 rotate synchronously. Since the third gear 44 and the fourth gear 45 mesh, the third gear 44 drives the fourth gear 45 to rotate synchronously with the positive and negative pins 34. Thus, using this thin wall socket, the user only needs to toggle the ground pin 31 to make the positive and negative pins 34 rotate synchronously, without having to toggle each pin individually, making it more convenient to use.

[0039] Reference Figure 6 In some embodiments, the positive and negative terminals 34 include a positive terminal 33 and a negative terminal 34 spaced apart; the positive and negative rotating component 35 is provided with two fourth gears 45, which are spaced apart, with one fourth gear 45 located on one side of the positive terminal 33 and the other fourth gear 45 located on one side of the negative terminal 34. Thus, both the positive terminal 33 and the negative terminal 34 are correspondingly provided with fourth gears 45, enabling the third gear 44 to drive the two fourth gears 45 to rotate respectively, providing a more stable rotational force for the positive terminal 33 and the negative terminal 34.

[0040] Reference Figure 4In some embodiments, the housing 1 includes a first side 12 and a second side 13 adjacent to each other. The first side 12 is provided with a receiving groove 121. When the thin wall socket is in the retracted state, the plug assembly 3 is at least partially located in the receiving groove 121. When the thin wall socket is in use, the plug assembly 3 rotates to extend out of the receiving groove 121. The second side 13 is provided with a pushing groove 131, which communicates with the receiving groove 121. When the thin wall socket is in the retracted state, the plug assembly 3 is at least partially located in the receiving groove 121. Thus, the pushing groove 131 can be regarded as a notch provided between the first side 12 and the second side 13, allowing the end of the ground plug 31 to be exposed in the pushing groove 131, facilitating the user to push out the ground plug 31. Specifically, the user's finger can move the ground plug 31 in the pushing groove 131 towards the first side 12, causing the ground plug 31, positive plug 33, and negative plug 34 to extend out.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the housing 1 includes a third side 14; the third side 14 is provided with a through hole 11; when the slim wall socket is in the stored state, the surface of the floating member 2 is flush with the third side 14. Thus, when the slim wall socket is in the stored state, the surface of the floating member 2 will neither bulge nor be recessed, making the third side 14 flatter and easier for users to store and carry.

[0042] In summary, in the slim wall socket provided in this application, when the wall socket is in its retracted state, both the floating member 2 and the plug assembly 3 are retracted into the housing 1, resulting in a slim and lightweight design that is easy for users to carry. When needed, the wall socket can be switched to its active state. In this state, the floating member 2 protrudes, increasing the thickness of the wall socket to allow for the insertion of external connectors. Additionally, the plug assembly 3 extends to accommodate external power strips. Therefore, the size of the slim wall socket can be flexibly adjusted, significantly improving its portability and applicability.

[0043] In the description of this application, 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. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0044] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0045] The embodiments, implementation methods, and related technical features of this application can be combined and substituted for each other without conflict.

[0046] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application in any way. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this application without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this application shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of this application.

[0047] Although the present invention has been specifically described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, it is to be understood that the above description does not limit the present invention in any way. Those skilled in the art can make modifications and variations to the present invention as needed without departing from the essential spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A thin wall socket, characterized in that, The thin wall socket has a storage state and a usage state, including: The housing has a through hole extending to the outside; A floating element, at least partially located inside the housing, is provided with a socket for an external pin to be inserted; A pin assembly is rotatably connected to the housing, and the pin assembly is used to plug into an external connector. In the retracted state, the floating component is located inside the housing, and the pin assembly is rotated to be partially retracted into the housing. In the usage state, the floating member protrudes from the housing through the through hole, and the pin assembly rotates to extend beyond the housing.

2. The thin wall socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thin wall socket also includes a transmission assembly; The transmission component is connected to the floating component and the pin component respectively. When the pin component rotates, the transmission component drives the floating component to perform telescopic movement within the through hole.

3. The thin wall socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes: a first gear, a second gear, and a rack; The first gear is connected to the pin assembly, the second gear is installed inside the housing, and the rack is connected to the floating component; The first gear meshes with the second gear, and the second gear meshes with the rack; When the pin assembly rotates, the first gear drives the second gear and the rack in sequence to move, thereby causing the floating member to extend and retract within the through hole.

4. The thin wall socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission assembly also includes a locking component; The locking element is connected to the pin assembly and the housing respectively; The locking element locks the floating element and the plug assembly to keep the slim wall socket in the stored state and the used state.

5. The thin wall socket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pin assembly includes positive and negative pins and positive and negative rotating parts connected to each other, and the positive and negative rotating parts are provided with an eccentric shaft; The locking element is a tension spring, and the two ends of the tension spring are respectively connected to the eccentric shaft and the housing; When the thin wall socket is in the retracted state, the elastic restoring force of the tension spring tightens the eccentric shaft; When the thin wall socket is in use, the elastic restoring force of the tension spring tightens the eccentric shaft.

6. The thin wall socket according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, The thin wall socket is provided with two transmission components, which are located on both sides of the plug component.

7. The thin wall socket according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The pin assembly includes a ground electrode pin and a ground electrode rotating component connected to each other, and the pin assembly also includes positive and negative electrode pins and positive and negative electrode rotating components connected to each other. The ground pole rotating component is provided with a third gear, and the positive and negative pole rotating components are provided with a fourth gear; The third gear meshes with the fourth gear.

8. The thin wall socket according to claim 7, characterized in that, The positive and negative terminals include positive terminals and negative terminals spaced apart. The positive and negative electrode rotating component is provided with two fourth gears, which are spaced apart. One fourth gear is located on one side of the positive electrode pin, and the other fourth gear is located on one side of the negative electrode pin.

9. The thin wall socket according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The housing includes a first side and a second side that are adjacent to each other; The first side is provided with a receiving groove. When the thin wall socket is in the storage state, the plug assembly is at least partially located in the receiving groove. When the thin wall socket is in the use state, the plug assembly rotates to extend out of the receiving groove. The second side is provided with a push groove, which is in communication with the receiving groove, and when the thin wall socket is in the storage state, the plug assembly is at least partially located in the receiving groove.

10. The thin wall socket according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The housing includes a third side surface; The third side surface is provided with the through hole; When the thin wall socket is in the retracted state, the surface of the floating component is flush with the third side.

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