A surface-mounted waterproof socket and cabinet
By designing surface-mounted waterproof sockets, the problem of having no socket locations on the front of the cabinets was solved, achieving waterproof, safe, and flexible socket module replacement effects, thus improving the safety of the cabinets and their power supply capabilities.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BEIJING NAT STANDARD CONSTR TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
In existing custom cabinets, there is no space to install electrical outlets on the front of the cabinets, and traditional outlets are too large, which leads to water splashing and spillage, posing a safety hazard, and there is also insufficient power supply.
Design a surface-mounted waterproof socket, including a base, back cover, socket module, waterproof wiring channel, and water-blocking shell. It adopts a detachable structure, combined with the waterproof wiring channel and water-blocking shell, to prevent water from splashing into the socket module. It provides a variety of socket module options to meet different needs.
The socket's waterproof capability has been improved, enhancing safety and reducing space occupation. It is easy to disassemble and replace the socket module, solving the problem of insufficient power supply in the kitchen and extending the life of the wires.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of socket technology, specifically to a surface-mounted waterproof socket and cabinet. Background Technology
[0002] In existing custom cabinet designs, the front of the cabinets is almost entirely doors and drawers. When there is a large window above the countertop or other reasons preventing the installation of electrical outlets, and the outlets inside the cabinets are inconvenient for external appliances, the issue of surface-mounted electrical wiring needs to be addressed. When installed on the front of the cabinets, traditional 86-type outlets are too large, taking up significant door space, and frequently causing water splashes on the countertop. Furthermore, traditional outlets lack leak and moisture protection, posing safety hazards. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a surface-mounted waterproof socket and cabinet. The socket has strong water resistance, improves safety, is easy to install and disassemble, and can be flexibly combined with socket modules. The cabinet can solve the problem of insufficient power supply in the kitchen and is highly practical.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A surface-mounted waterproof socket includes a base, a back cover, a socket module, a waterproof wiring channel, and a water-blocking outer shell;
[0006] The back cover is detachably mounted on the base, and the socket module is detachably mounted on the base; the waterproof cable tray is provided on the cabinet for cable routing;
[0007] The water-blocking shell is detachably installed at the front end of the base. The water-blocking shell includes a connecting plate, a water-blocking top plate, and water-blocking side plates. The water-blocking top plate is located on top of the connecting plate, with one end of the water-blocking top plate inclined downwards. A water-blocking side plate is respectively provided between the two sides of the water-blocking top plate and the connecting plate.
[0008] Preferably, a wedge-shaped mounting portion is provided at the front end of the base, and the socket module is mounted on the wedge-shaped mounting portion.
[0009] Preferably, the base is provided with multiple snap-fit grooves, and the water-blocking shell is provided with multiple snap-fit protrusions that are adapted to the snap-fit grooves. When the water-blocking shell is installed on the base, the snap-fit protrusions are snapped into the corresponding snap-fit grooves.
[0010] Preferably, the connecting plate, the top water-blocking plate, and the side water-blocking plate are integrally formed, and an arc transition section is provided between the top water-blocking plate and the side water-blocking plate.
[0011] Preferably, a gasket is provided between the water-blocking housing and the base.
[0012] A cabinet using a surface-mounted waterproof socket includes a cabinet body and a door panel installed on the cabinet body. A mounting part is provided on the top of the cabinet body and on the top of the door panel, and a back cover is installed on the mounting part. A waterproof wiring channel is provided inside the cabinet body, and one end of a wire in the waterproof wiring channel passes through the cabinet body and the back cover and is electrically connected to the socket module.
[0013] Preferably, a waterproof protective sleeve is installed inside the waterproof cable tray.
[0014] Preferably, the end of the water-retaining outer shell protrudes from the outside of the cabinet body.
[0015] In this invention, the socket is assembled from five parts: a base, a back cover, a socket module, a waterproof wiring channel, and a water-retaining shell. This facilitates disassembly and replacement, and the entire unit is installed on the cabinet, solving the problem of insufficient power supply for appliances in existing under-counter cabinets. Furthermore, different socket modules can be replaced as needed, such as traditional five-hole sockets, 10A three-hole sockets, USB, and Type-C interfaces, making it convenient to use. The water-retaining shell, with one end angled downwards and protruding from the outer side of the cabinet, protects against water falling from the sink above the cabinet, preventing water from entering the socket module and improving safety. The socket is compact, occupying minimal installation space in the cabinet and not affecting its overall proportions or aesthetics. A waterproof protective sleeve within the waterproof wiring channel further protects the wires, extending their lifespan. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the overall structure of the socket of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a left-side view of the overall structure of the socket of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a top view of the overall structure of the socket of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of the socket of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the water-blocking outer shell structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cabinet according to this utility model;
[0023] Figure 8 This is a left-side view of the overall structure of the cabinet of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the socket module structure of this utility model;
[0025] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Back cover; 3. Water-retaining shell; 4. Wedge-shaped mounting part; 5. Operating hole; 6. Snap-fit groove; 7. Snap-fit protrusion; 8. Cabinet body; 9. Door leaf; 10. Mounting part; 11. Waterproof wiring channel; 12. Socket module; 30. Connecting plate; 31. Water-retaining top plate; 32. Water-retaining side plate. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0027] like Figures 1 to 9 The surface-mounted waterproof socket shown includes a base 1, a back cover 2, a socket module 12, a waterproof wiring channel 11, and a water-blocking shell 3. The back cover 2 is detachably mounted on the base 1 by fasteners, and the socket module 12 is detachably mounted on the base 1. A schematic diagram of one embodiment of the socket module 12 is shown below. Figure 9 The socket module 12 is a commercially available, mature product, such as a traditional five-hole socket, a 10A three-hole socket, a USB or Type-C interface, or a combination of two or more. Specifically, a wedge-shaped mounting part 4 is provided at the front end of the base 2, and the socket module 12 is mounted on the wedge-shaped mounting part 4. A mounting groove for mounting the socket module 12 is provided on the inclined end face of the wedge-shaped mounting part 4, and the socket module 12 is installed in the mounting groove.
[0028] There are four connection holes on the back cover 2 and the base 1 for connection. The back cover 2 and the base 1 are fixed with screws. There are operation holes 5 at both ends of the base 1. A screwdriver is used to pass through the operation holes 5 and the back cover 2 is fixed to the cabinet with screws. A waterproof cable tray 11 is set on the cabinet for the cable routing of the socket module 12.
[0029] The water-retaining shell 3 is detachably installed at the front end of the base 2. A gasket, which is a rubber gasket, is provided between the water-retaining shell 3 and the base 2 to improve the airtightness of the connection. Alternatively, a sealing groove can be provided on the end face of the water-retaining shell 3 or the base 2 where they contact each other, and a sealing ring can be installed in the sealing groove to improve the airtightness of the connection.
[0030] The base 1 has multiple snap-fit grooves 6, and the water-blocking housing 3 has multiple snap-fit protrusions 7 that are adapted to the snap-fit grooves 6. When the water-blocking housing 3 is installed on the base 1, the snap-fit protrusions 7 are engaged in the corresponding snap-fit grooves 6, thus connecting the two. At this time, the water-blocking housing 3 covers the base 1, leaving only the socket module 12 installed on the base 1 exposed.
[0031] The water-retaining outer shell 3 includes a connecting plate 30, a water-retaining top plate 31, and water-retaining side plates 32. The water-retaining top plate 31 is disposed on top of the connecting plate 30, with one end of the water-retaining top plate 31 inclined downwards. A water-retaining side plate 32 is disposed on each side of the water-retaining top plate 31 between it and the connecting plate 30, forming a protective area with an opening at only one end. This opening is inclined downwards, providing strong waterproofing capabilities.
[0032] In this embodiment, the connecting plate 30, the top water-blocking plate 31, and the side water-blocking plate 32 are integrally formed. An arc transition section is provided between the top water-blocking plate 31 and the side water-blocking plate 32 to avoid damage to subsequent users that may be caused by sharp edges and sharp ends, and also to improve aesthetics.
[0033] like Figures 1 to 8 The cabinet shown includes a cabinet body 8 and a door 9 hinged to the front of the cabinet body 8. A mounting part 10 is located on the top of the cabinet body 8, above the top of the door 9, 20mm behind the front pull strap of the cabinet body 8. A back cover 2 is mounted on the mounting part 10. The end of the water-retaining shell 3 protrudes from the outside of the cabinet body 8 to facilitate drainage. When water falls onto the top of the cabinet body 8, the splashed water falls onto the top of the water-retaining shell 3, blocking the water from falling and sliding downwards, thus waterproofing the socket module 12.
[0034] A waterproof wiring channel 11 is fixedly installed inside the cabinet body 8. One end of the wire located in the waterproof wiring channel 11 passes through the cabinet body 8 and the back cover 2, and is electrically connected to the socket module 12 to provide power to the socket module 12. A waterproof protective sleeve is installed inside the waterproof wiring channel 11, and the wire is located inside the waterproof protective sleeve, which further waterproofs and protects the wire, improving its service life.
[0035] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the concept and implementation of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Under the concept of this utility model, the technical solutions without substantial changes are still within the scope of protection.
Claims
1. A surface-mounted waterproof socket, characterized in that: Includes base, back cover, socket module, waterproof cable tray and water-proof shell; The back cover is detachably mounted on the base, and the socket module is detachably mounted on the base; the waterproof cable tray is provided on the cabinet for cable routing; The water-blocking shell is detachably installed at the front end of the base. The water-blocking shell includes a connecting plate, a water-blocking top plate, and water-blocking side plates. The water-blocking top plate is located on top of the connecting plate, with one end of the water-blocking top plate inclined downwards. A water-blocking side plate is respectively provided between the two sides of the water-blocking top plate and the connecting plate.
2. The surface mounted waterproof socket according to claim 1, wherein: A wedge-shaped mounting portion is provided at the front end of the base, and the socket module is mounted on the wedge-shaped mounting portion.
3. The surface-mounted waterproof socket according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The base is provided with multiple snap-fit grooves, and the water-blocking shell is provided with multiple snap-fit protrusions that are adapted to the snap-fit grooves. When the water-blocking shell is installed on the base, the snap-fit protrusions are snapped into the corresponding snap-fit grooves.
4. The surface-mounted waterproof socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting plate, the top water-blocking plate, and the side water-blocking plate are integrally formed, and an arc transition section is provided between the top water-blocking plate and the side water-blocking plate.
5. The surface-mounted waterproof socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A gasket is provided between the water-blocking outer shell and the base.
6. A cabinet using the surface-mounted waterproof socket according to any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising a cabinet body and a door panel installed on the cabinet body, characterized in that: An installation part is provided on the top of the cabinet body and on the top of the door leaf, and the back cover is installed on the installation part; a waterproof wiring channel is provided inside the cabinet body, and one end of the wire in the waterproof wiring channel passes through the cabinet body and the back cover and is electrically connected to the socket module.
7. The cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that: A waterproof protective sleeve is installed inside the waterproof cable tray.
8. The cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that: The end of the water-blocking shell protrudes from the outside of the cabinet body.