An adjustable-spacing socket structure

By designing an adjustable socket structure, the spacing between the sockets can be adjusted using adjustment components and limiting slots, thus solving the problem of socket model incompatibility and improving the versatility and convenience of the socket.

CN224288705UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26DONGGUAN CITY YUANYUE ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DONGGUAN CITY YUANYUE ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-26
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

The existing socket structure is not compatible with 10A and 16A plugs, which means that sockets and plugs must be matched one by one, resulting in a lack of universality.

Method used

An adjustable socket structure was designed. The socket spacing can be adjusted by the cooperation of the adjustment components and the limiting groove. The components include a movable plug plate, a sliding groove, a plug block, a spring rod, etc., to ensure the conversion between different socket models.

Benefits of technology

It enables conversion between 10A and 16A socket models, improves the socket's versatility and ease of use, prevents the socket positions from being disturbed, and has a certain dustproof effect.

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Abstract

This utility model provides an adjustable socket structure, including a socket frame, a fixed plate, a two-hole slot, a three-hole slot, a snap plate, fixing bolts, an adjustment component, an adjustment groove, a shield, a sliding rod, a limiting groove, and a limiting through hole. The fixed plate is arranged on the socket frame, and the fixed plate has a two-hole slot and a three-hole slot. A snap plate is fitted around the fixed plate, and multiple fixing bolts are provided at the corresponding positions on the socket frame for fixation. The adjustment groove is located on the lower left and right sides of the fixed plate, and an adjustment component is installed within the adjustment groove. This utility model has a reasonable structure and is simple to operate. By adjusting the spacing of the socket holes, it enables conversion between 10A and 16A socket models, greatly improving the socket's versatility and providing convenience for daily work and life.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an adjustable socket structure, belonging to the field of power socket technology. Background Technology

[0002] A socket, also known as a power socket or switch socket, is a receptacle that has one or more electrical connections that can be inserted. Various wires can be inserted through it, facilitating connection to other circuits. The connection and disconnection of the circuit is achieved through the connection and disconnection between the wires and the copper fittings.

[0003] Currently, most electrical appliances used in work and daily life use sockets with two power ratings: 10A and 16A. The spacing between the socket holes of 10A and 16A sockets is different, and the spacing between the corresponding 10A and 16A plugs is also different. Therefore, the two different types of sockets and plugs must be matched one by one and cannot be used interchangeably, which is very inconvenient. For this reason, there is an urgent need for a socket hole structure with adjustable spacing to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an adjustable socket hole structure to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. This utility model has a reasonable structure and is easy to operate. By adjusting the position spacing of the holes on the socket, the conversion between 10A and 16A socket models can be realized, which greatly improves the versatility of the socket and provides convenience for real work and life.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an adjustable-spacing socket structure, comprising a socket frame, a fixed plate, a double-hole slot, a three-hole slot, a snap plate, fixing bolts, an adjusting component, an adjusting groove, a baffle plate, a sliding rod, a limiting groove, and a limiting through hole. The fixed plate is arranged on the socket frame, and the fixed plate is provided with a double-hole slot and a three-hole slot. A snap plate is fitted around the fixed plate, and multiple fixing bolts are provided at the socket frame positions corresponding to the snap plate for fixation. The adjusting groove is located on the lower left and right sides of the fixed plate. Furthermore, an adjustment assembly is installed within the adjustment groove. Sliding rods are arranged at the upper and lower ends of the adjustment groove, and limit grooves are provided at the fixed insert plate positions on the left and right sides of the adjustment groove. Limiting through holes are also provided on the outer surface of the limit grooves. The adjustment assembly includes a movable insert plate, a sliding groove, an insert block, and a spring rod. Sliding grooves are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the movable insert plate, and insert blocks are also installed on the left and right sides of the movable insert plate. A spring rod is provided inside the insert block, wherein the spring rod includes two parts: a hollow sleeve rod and a spring strip. The spring strip is installed inside the hollow sleeve rod and is fixed in the insert block.

[0006] Furthermore, the dimensions of the sliding grooves on the upper and lower sides of the movable insert plate are adapted to the dimensions of the sliding rod.

[0007] Furthermore, the length of the hollow sleeve is less than the thickness of the insert block.

[0008] Furthermore, the diameter of the spring rod matches the size of the limiting through hole on the outer surface of the limiting groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the internal space of the limiting groove is sized to fit the dimensions of the insert block, and the insert block has a slot in the middle for installing the spring strip.

[0010] Furthermore, a baffle plate is also installed in the adjustment groove on the fixed plug plate, and the adjustment range of the adjustment groove is the distance range between the 10A socket and the 16A socket.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides an adjustable spacing socket structure. Because it adds a baffle plate, a sliding rod, a limiting groove, a limiting through hole, a sliding groove, a mounting block, a hollow sleeve rod, and a spring strip, the mounting blocks on both sides of the movable socket are connected by the limiting groove, and the spring rod is used to fix the limiting groove and the mounting block, which helps to prevent the movable socket from moving around on the sliding rod. The baffle plate helps to block some dust without hindering the adjustment of the spacing. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Other features, objects, and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an adjustable-spacing socket structure according to the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of an adjustable-spacing socket of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed insert plate part of an adjustable-spacing socket hole structure according to the present invention.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment component structure of an adjustable socket hole structure according to the present invention;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the spring rod portion of an adjustable-spacing socket structure according to the present invention.

[0018] In the diagram: 1-Socket frame, 2-Fixed insert plate, 3-Double hole slot, 4-Three hole slot, 5-Snap plate, 6-Fixing bolt, 7-Adjusting component, 8-Adjusting groove, 9-Baffle plate, 10-Sliding rod, 11-Limiting groove, 12-Limiting through hole, 71-Modible insert plate, 72-Sliding groove, 73-Insertion block, 74-Spring rod, 741-Hollow sleeve rod, 742-Spring strip. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0020] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: an adjustable-spacing socket structure, including a socket frame 1, a fixed plate 2, a double-hole slot 3, a three-hole slot 4, a buckle plate 5, fixing bolts 6, an adjustment assembly 7, an adjustment groove 8, a baffle plate 9, a sliding rod 10, a limiting groove 11, and a limiting through hole 12. The fixed plate 2 is arranged on the socket frame 1, and the fixed plate 2 is provided with a double-hole slot 3 and a three-hole slot 4. The buckle plate 5 is assembled around the fixed plate 2, and multiple fixing bolts 6 are provided at the corresponding positions of the buckle plate 5 on the socket frame 1 for fixation. The adjustment groove 8 is opened on the left and right sides below the fixed plate 2, and an adjustment assembly is assembled in the adjustment groove 8. Component 7, the upper and lower ends of the adjusting groove 8 are also provided with sliding rods 10, and limit grooves 11 are opened on the fixed insert plates 2 on the left and right sides of the adjusting groove 8. Limiting through holes 12 are also provided on the outer surface of the limit grooves 11. The adjusting component 7 includes a movable insert plate 71, a sliding groove 72, an insert block 73 and a spring rod 74. Sliding grooves 72 are opened on both the upper and lower sides of the movable insert plate 71, and insert blocks 73 are also installed on the left and right sides of the movable insert plate 71. A spring rod 74 is provided in the insert block 73. The spring rod 74 includes two parts: a hollow sleeve rod 741 and a spring strip 742. The spring strip 742 is installed inside the hollow sleeve rod 741 and is fixed in the insert block 73.

[0021] As the first embodiment of this utility model: the adjusting groove 8 on the fixed insert plate 2 is also equipped with a baffle plate 9, and the adjustment range of the adjusting groove is the distance between the 10A socket and the 16A socket. This design sets the baffle plate 9 to protect the outside of the adjusting groove 8, which helps to block some dust. It has a certain protective function without hindering the adjustment of the distance. The internal space of the limiting groove 11 meets the size of the insert block 73, and the insert block 73 has a hole in the middle for installing the spring strip 742. The length of the hollow sleeve rod 741 is less than the thickness of the insert block 73, and the diameter of the spring rod 74 is... The size of the limiting through hole 12 on the outer surface of the limiting groove 11 is consistent. This design connects the insertion blocks 73 on both sides of the movable plug plate 71 by setting the limiting groove 11, and uses the spring rod 74 to fix the limiting groove 11 and the insertion block 73. This helps to prevent the position of the plug hole after the spacing has been adjusted from moving randomly or becoming unstable, which would affect the use of the electrical plug. The size of the sliding groove 72 on the upper and lower sides of the movable plug plate 71 is adapted to the size of the sliding rod 10. This design allows the position and distance of the plug hole in the movable plug plate 71 to be adjusted by sliding the upper and lower sliding groove 72 within the range of the sliding rod 10. The structure is simple and the effect is good.

[0022] As a second embodiment of this utility model: Since the socket spacing of the 10A socket and the 16A socket is different, when a person needs to use the socket of the 16A socket, it is necessary to convert the 10A three-hole slot 4 to the 16A slot. First, press down the spring rod 74 on the limiting groove 11 near the inner side of the fixed plug plate 2. Due to the compression of the hollow sleeve rod 741, the internal spring strip 742 is compressed and deformed. The hollow sleeve rod 741 passes through the limiting through hole 12 on the limiting groove 11 and retracts into the middle slot of the insert block 73. At this time, after the limiting groove 11 loses its limiting effect on the insert block 73, the movable plug plate 71 with the live wire socket and the neutral wire socket can be... Slide to the left and right respectively. The sliding plate 71 slides on the sliding rod 10 through the sliding grooves 72 on the upper and lower sides. When the movable plate 71 is close to the other end of the adjustment groove 8, the spacing of the three-hole slot 4 expands and becomes a 16A three-hole slot 4. At this time, the limiting groove 11 near the outside of the fixed plate 2 can accommodate the insertion block 73 on the left side of the movable plate 71. Similarly, the hollow sleeve rod 741 is squeezed so that the height of the hollow sleeve rod 741 is less than that of the limiting groove 11. When it reaches the position of the limiting through hole 12, the elastic potential energy of the spring strip 742 will lift it up and pass through the limiting through hole 12, thereby limiting and fixing the insertion block 73 in the limiting groove 11.

[0023] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0024] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An adjustable-spacing socket structure, comprising a socket frame (1), a fixing plate (2), a double-hole slot (3), a three-hole slot (4), a buckle plate (5), a fixing bolt (6), an adjusting assembly (7), an adjusting groove (8), a shielding plate (9), a sliding rod (10), a limiting groove (11), and a limiting through hole (12), characterized in that, The socket frame (1) is provided with a fixed plate (2), and the fixed plate (2) is provided with a double-hole slot (3) and a three-hole slot (4). The fixed plate (2) is equipped with a buckle plate (5) on its periphery, and multiple fixing bolts (6) are provided at the socket frame (1) position corresponding to the buckle plate (5) for fixing. The adjustment groove (8) is opened on the left and right sides below the fixed plate (2), and an adjustment component (7) is installed in the adjustment groove (8). The upper and lower ends of the adjustment groove (8) are also provided with sliding rods (10), and limit grooves (11) are opened at the fixed plate (2) positions on the left and right sides of the adjustment groove (8). The outer surface of the limit groove (11) is also provided with limit through holes (12). The adjustment assembly (7) includes a movable insert plate (71), a sliding groove (72), a mounting block (73), and a spring rod (74). The movable insert plate (71) has sliding grooves (72) on both the upper and lower sides, and mounting blocks (73) are also installed on the left and right sides of the movable insert plate (71). A spring rod (74) is provided inside the mounting block (73). The spring rod (74) includes a hollow sleeve rod (741) and a spring strip (742). The spring strip (742) is installed inside the hollow sleeve rod (741) and is fixed in the mounting block (73).

2. The adjustable spacing socket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment groove (8) on the fixed plug plate (2) is also equipped with a baffle plate (9), and the adjustment range of the adjustment groove is the distance range between the 10A socket and the 16A socket.

3. The adjustable spacing socket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The internal space of the limiting groove (11) meets the size of the insert block (73), and the insert block (73) has a hole in the middle for installing the spring strip (742).

4. The adjustable spacing socket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the spring rod (74) matches the size of the limiting through hole (12) on the outer surface of the limiting groove (11).

5. The adjustable spacing socket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the hollow sleeve (741) is less than the thickness of the insert block (73).

6. The adjustable spacing socket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dimensions of the sliding grooves (72) on the upper and lower sides of the movable insert (71) are adapted to the dimensions of the sliding rod (10).