A socket device

Abstract

The application discloses a socket device, comprising: a shell assembly; a wiring terminal arranged in the shell assembly; a power interface module arranged in the shell assembly and electrically connected with the wiring terminal; and a USB interface module arranged in the shell assembly and comprising a circuit board and a USB interface, the circuit board being electrically connected with the wiring terminal, the circuit board being provided with a first connector, and the USB interface being provided with a second connector which is plugged into the first connector. The USB interface and the circuit board of the USB interface module are connected through the plug-in cooperation of the first connector and the second connector. Once the USB interface is damaged, the USB interface can be pulled out of the circuit board through plug-in cooperation, and then a new USB interface is replaced and plugged into the first connector on the circuit board, so that the whole socket device does not need to be replaced, and the maintenance cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of socket technology, and more specifically, to a socket device. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the increasing demand for and reliance on fast charging for mobile phones and other electronic products, the charging power of USB (Universal Serial Bus) has also been increasing. However, currently, the power interface module and USB interface module in socket devices with USB charging are integrated into a single structure.

[0003] As usage time increases, the risk of damage to the USB interface module also increases. Once the USB interface module is damaged, the entire socket device needs to be replaced, resulting in high maintenance costs.

[0004] Therefore, how to reduce the maintenance cost of socket devices is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide a socket device to reduce the maintenance cost of the socket device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0007] The first aspect of this application provides a socket device, comprising:

[0008] Housing assembly;

[0009] Wiring terminals are provided with the housing assembly;

[0010] A power interface module is disposed within the housing assembly, and the power interface module is electrically connected to the wiring terminal.

[0011] The USB interface module is disposed within the housing assembly and includes a circuit board and a USB interface. The circuit board is electrically connected to the terminal block. The circuit board is provided with a first connector, and the USB interface is provided with a second connector that is plugged into and mates with the first connector.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the first connector is a female connector and the second connector is a male connector;

[0013] or,

[0014] The first connector is a male connector, and the second connector is a female connector.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the USB interface includes at least one of a Type-A interface and a Type-C interface.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the USB interface includes at least one Type-A interface and at least one Type-C interface.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the power interface module is a five-hole interface module.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the housing assembly includes:

[0019] The rear seat is provided with a mounting slot for embedding the power interface module and the USB interface module;

[0020] A mounting bracket is fixed to the open end of the rear seat, and the mounting bracket is provided with a first power socket for the plug-in end of the power interface module to be exposed, and a first USB socket for the plug-in end of the USB interface module to be exposed.

[0021] In one possible implementation, a first fastening hole is provided on the first side of the fixing frame, and a first snap-fit ​​portion is provided on the second side of the fixing frame;

[0022] The first side of the rear seat is provided with a second fastening hole corresponding to the first fastening hole, and the second side of the rear seat is provided with a second snap-fit ​​part that snaps into the first snap-fit ​​part. One of the first fastening hole and the second fastening hole is a threaded hole, and the other is a smooth hole. The fastener passes through the smooth hole and is locked in the threaded hole.

[0023] In one possible implementation, the first fastening hole is a threaded hole, and the second fastening hole is a smooth hole;

[0024] The first latching part is a latching slot, and the second latching part is a latching claw.

[0025] In one possible implementation, the surface of the circuit board is perpendicular to the surface of the mounting bracket;

[0026] The mounting slot for embedding the USB interface module on the rear seat is a first mounting slot, and the mounting slot for embedding the power interface module is a second mounting slot. The depth of the first mounting slot is greater than the depth of the second mounting slot.

[0027] In one possible implementation, the housing assembly further includes a panel, the mounting bracket is provided with a slot, and the panel is provided with a buckle that engages with the slot;

[0028] The panel is provided with a second power socket that is connected to the first power socket and a second USB socket that is connected to the first USB socket.

[0029] The socket device provided in this application connects the USB interface module's USB interface to the circuit board via the insertion and mating of a first connector and a second connector. If the USB interface is damaged, it can be unplugged from the circuit board and replaced with a new USB interface, whose second connector is then plugged into the first connector on the circuit board. This eliminates the need to replace the entire socket device, reducing maintenance costs. Similarly, if the power interface module fails, the USB interface can be unplugged from the circuit board and used as a spare, to replace damaged USB interfaces in other socket devices. This avoids the need to discard the socket device, further reducing maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the socket device disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the USB interface module disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the socket device disclosed in an embodiment of this application at a certain angle;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the socket device disclosed in an embodiment of this application from another angle;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rear seat structure disclosed in an embodiment of this application.

[0036] The meanings of the various reference numerals in the figure are as follows:

[0037] 110-panel;

[0038] 120-Fixed Frame;

[0039] 130 - Power interface module;

[0040] 140 - USB interface module; 141 - Circuit board; 142 - Second connector; 143 - USB interface; 144 - First connector;

[0041] 150 - Rear seat; 151 - Second fastening hole; 152 - Second snap-fit ​​part;

[0042] 160 - Terminal block. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The core of this application is to provide a socket device to reduce the maintenance cost of the socket device.

[0044] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the embodiments shown below do not limit the scope of the application as described in the claims. Additionally, the complete composition represented in the embodiments below is not limited to what is necessary as the solution to the application described in the claims. It should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the application are shown in the drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0045] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the socket device disclosed in this application includes a housing assembly, a terminal block 160, a power interface module 130, and a USB interface module 140. The housing assembly provides a mounting base for functional components such as the terminal block 160, power interface module 130, and USB interface module 140, allowing these components to be fixed to the housing assembly.

[0046] Terminal block 160 is disposed on the housing assembly and is used to connect to the user's household wiring, thus energizing the socket device. Power interface module 130 is disposed within the housing assembly and is electrically connected to terminal block 160, thereby enabling power supply to other electrical devices connected to power interface module 130. The portion of terminal block 160 used for connecting indoor wiring needs to be exposed outside the housing assembly for easy wiring.

[0047] The USB interface module 140 is disposed within the housing assembly and includes a circuit board 141 and a USB interface 143. Those skilled in the art will understand that the USB interface 143 requires corresponding circuitry to be electrically connected to the terminal block 160, thereby controlling the current and voltage output by the USB interface 143 within a specified range. This circuitry can be formed on the circuit board 141, i.e., the circuit board 141 is electrically connected to the terminal block 160.

[0048] The circuit board 141 is provided with a first connector 144, and the USB interface 143 is provided with a second connector 142 that is plugged into and mates with the first connector 144. The first connector 144 and the second connector 142 can be plugged and detached. The first connector 144 can be a female connector, in which case the second connector 142 is a male connector; of course, the first connector 144 can also be a male connector, in which case the second connector 142 is a female connector. In this embodiment, the specific structure of the first connector 144 and the second connector 142 is not limited, as long as the connection between the USB interface 143 and the circuit on the circuit board 141 can be achieved.

[0049] A recess can be provided on the circuit board 141. After the USB interface 143 is installed on the circuit board 141, the connection structure of the first connector 144 and the second connector 142 can serve as a support point for the USB interface 143. After the USB interface 143 is installed on the circuit board 141, it fits perfectly into the recess and is supported by the bottom wall of the recess. This design provides the USB interface 143 with two support points, ensuring its stability and preventing damage to the first connector 144 and the second connector 142 in the event of an external impact, which could lead to a break in the circuit between the USB interface 143 and the circuit board 141, thus affecting its use.

[0050] The socket device disclosed in this application discloses a USB interface module 140 whose USB interface 143 is connected to the circuit board 141 via a first connector 144 and a second connector 142. If the USB interface 143 is damaged, it can be unplugged from the circuit board 141 and replaced with a new USB interface 143. The second connector 142 of this new USB interface 143 is then plugged into the first connector 144 on the circuit board 141. This eliminates the need to replace the entire socket device, reducing maintenance costs. Similarly, if the power interface module 130 fails, the USB interface 143 can be unplugged from the circuit board 141 and used as a spare. It can be used to replace the USB interface 143 of other socket devices when they fail, without being discarded with the socket device, further reducing maintenance costs.

[0051] In one specific embodiment of this application, the USB interface 143 may include at least one of a Type-A interface and a Type-C interface. For example, the USB interface 143 may include only a Type-A interface, only a Type-C interface, or both Type-A and Type-C interfaces. This embodiment does not limit the specific interface type of the USB interface 143; those skilled in the art can design the interface types included in the USB interface 143 based on their needs.

[0052] Furthermore, the USB interface 143 may include at least one Type-A interface and at least one Type-C interface. The number of Type-A interfaces may be one or more; the number of Type-C interfaces may be one or more. This embodiment does not limit the specific number of Type-A and Type-C interfaces; those skilled in the art can design the specific number of Type-A and Type-C interfaces based on requirements.

[0053] Furthermore, when there are multiple Type-A and Type-C interfaces, this embodiment does not limit the arrangement order of the interfaces. For example, taking one Type-A interface and two Type-C interfaces as an example, the two Type-C interfaces can be arranged adjacent to each other, with the Type-A interface arranged on one side of the two Type-C interfaces; of course, the two Type-C interfaces can also be arranged with a gap between them, with the Type-A interface arranged between the two Type-C interfaces.

[0054] Taking two Type-A interfaces and one Type-C interface as an example, the two Type-A interfaces can be placed adjacent to each other, and the Type-C interface can be placed on one side of the two Type-A interfaces; of course, the two Type-A interfaces can also be placed at intervals, and the Type-C interface can be placed between the two Type-A interfaces.

[0055] In this embodiment, the power interface module 130 is a five-hole interface module, meaning it includes one two-prong interface and one three-prong interface. Of course, the power interface module 130 may also include only two-prong interfaces or only three-prong interfaces; this embodiment does not limit the specific type of the power interface module 130. It should be noted that the socket device may be equipped with a socket switch for disconnecting the power interface module 130 from the terminal block 160. The socket switch can switch the power supply state of the power interface module 130, allowing it to be turned off when not in use for safety. Correspondingly, the socket device may be equipped with a socket switch for disconnecting the power interface module 130 from the terminal block 160. The socket switch can switch the power supply state of the power interface module 130, allowing it to be turned off when not in use for safety.

[0056] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown in a specific embodiment of this application, the housing assembly may include a rear seat 150 and a mounting bracket 120. The rear seat 150 is provided with mounting slots for embedding a power interface module 130 and a USB interface module 140.

[0057] The mounting bracket 120 is fixed to the open end of the rear seat 150, and the mounting bracket 120 is provided with a first power socket for the plug end of the power interface module 130 to be exposed, and a first USB socket for the plug end of the USB interface module 140 to be exposed.

[0058] The power interface module 130 and the USB interface module 140 can be installed into their respective mounting slots through the opening in the rear seat 150. To maintain the stability of the power interface module 130 and the USB interface module 140, they can be fixed in the rear seat 150 using fasteners, clips, or other means. Alternatively, fasteners or clips can be omitted, and the space structure within the mounting slot can be used to constrain the power interface module 130 and the USB interface module 140. A fixing bracket 120 fixed to the opening end of the rear seat 150 can be used to press the power interface module 130 and the USB interface module 140 into the rear seat 150, ensuring their stability.

[0059] In one specific embodiment of this application, a first fastening hole is provided on the first side of the fixing frame 120, and a first snap-fit ​​portion is provided on the second side of the fixing frame 120. It should be noted that the first side and the second side of the fixing frame 120 are opposite sides.

[0060] The first side of the rear seat 150 is provided with a second fastening hole 151 corresponding to the first fastening hole, and the second side of the rear seat 150 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​part 152 that snaps into the first snap-fit ​​part. That is, the first side and the second side of the rear seat 150 are also opposite sides.

[0061] After installing the mounting bracket 120 at the open end of the rear seat 150, it is necessary to first ensure that the first snap-fit ​​part of the mounting bracket 120 is snapped onto the second snap-fit ​​part 152 of the rear seat 150. At this time, the first fastening hole and the second fastening hole 151 are aligned, that is, the first fastening hole and the second fastening hole 151 are kept coaxial.

[0062] One of the first and second fastening holes 151 is a threaded hole, and the other is a smooth hole. The fastener passes through the smooth hole in the first and second fastening holes 151 and is locked onto the threaded hole in the first and second fastening holes 151.

[0063] In this embodiment, one side of the fixing frame 120 and the rear seat 150 is engaged by the first snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part 152, while the other side is fixed by fasteners, thus reducing the number of fasteners required. Since fastener installation requires the assistance of tools such as screwdrivers and involves multiple rotations, the fastener installation time is significantly longer than the snap-fit ​​time. This embodiment replaces the fasteners with snap-fit ​​parts for the installation of one side of the fixing frame 120 and the rear seat 150, improving the installation efficiency of the fixing frame 120 and the rear seat 150 and saving installation time.

[0064] For example, the first fastening hole can be a threaded hole, and the second fastening hole 151 can be a smooth hole; the first locking part can be a slot, and the second locking part 152 can be a claw. It should be noted that the first fastening hole can also be a smooth hole, and the second fastening hole 151 can be a threaded hole; the first locking part can also be a claw, and the second locking part 152 can be a slot.

[0065] The number of the first and second fastening holes 151 can both be two, and the number of the first and second snap-fit ​​portions 152 can also both be two. It should be noted that the number of the first and second fastening holes 151 can also be other, such as only one or more than two; correspondingly, the number of the first and second snap-fit ​​portions 152 can also be other, such as only one or more than two. This embodiment does not limit the number of the first and second fastening holes 151, nor the number of the first and second snap-fit ​​portions 152; those skilled in the art can choose the specific number based on their needs.

[0066] The number of first fastening holes can be equal to or unequal to the number of first snap-fit ​​parts. For example, only one first fastening hole can be provided, while two first snap-fit ​​parts can be provided, with the first fastening hole positioned between the two first snap-fit ​​parts. Alternatively, two first fastening holes can be provided, while only one first snap-fit ​​part can be provided, with the first snap-fit ​​part positioned between the two first fastening holes.

[0067] In one specific embodiment of this application, the surface of the circuit board 141 is perpendicular to the surface of the fixing frame 120, that is, the circuit board 141 is inserted into the back seat 150 in a vertical state to reduce the space occupied by the back seat 150.

[0068] For ease of understanding, the mounting slot for the USB interface module 140 embedded in the rear seat 150 is defined as the first mounting slot, and the mounting slot for the power interface module 130 is defined as the second mounting slot. The depth of the first mounting slot is greater than the depth of the second mounting slot. Since the circuit board 141 is vertically placed in the first mounting slot, the circuit board 141 occupies a large space in the vertical direction, that is, in the depth direction of the first mounting slot. Therefore, the first mounting slot needs to have a certain depth to ensure that the circuit board 141 can be enclosed inside the rear seat 150 by the fixing bracket 120.

[0069] To ensure the stability of the circuit board 141 after installation, the first mounting groove can be formed into a slot by reinforcing ribs, and the circuit board 141 can be inserted into the slot to limit the displacement of the circuit board 141 in terms of thickness and prevent the circuit board 141 from shaking.

[0070] like Figure 1 As shown, to further maintain the stability of the circuit board 141 and the USB interface 143, a recess 121 for the USB interface 143 to extend into can be provided on the mounting bracket 120. That is, the entire upper side of the USB interface 143 is embedded in the recess 121 of the mounting bracket 120. The recess 121 can restrict the USB interface 143 and improve the safety of use. The USB interface 143 can also be directly installed and removed through the recess 121 of the mounting bracket 120.

[0071] like Figure 1 As shown in a specific embodiment of this application, the housing assembly further includes a panel 110, a mounting bracket 120 having a slot 122, and a buckle on the panel 110 that engages with the slot 122. The panel 110 can be quickly installed on the mounting bracket 120 by engaging the buckle with the slot 122. It should be noted that, to ensure reliable fixation of the panel 110 and prevent warping, slots 122 can be provided at all four corners of the mounting bracket 120 to secure the four corners of the panel 110.

[0072] The panel 110 is provided with a second power socket corresponding to and connected to the first power socket, and a second USB socket corresponding to and connected to the first USB socket. It should be noted that when the mounting bracket 120 has a recess 121, the first USB socket is the recess 121, meaning the second USB socket on the panel 110 needs to be correspondingly positioned to correspond to this recess 121. The recess 121 exposes the entire upper surface of the USB interface 143, while the second USB socket only exposes the various interface portions of the USB interface 143, such as the Type-A and Type-C interfaces.

[0073] As indicated in this application and claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the words "a," "an," "a," and / or "the" are not specifically singular and may include the plural. Generally, the terms "comprising" and "including" only indicate the inclusion of expressly identified steps and elements, which do not constitute an exclusive list, and the method or apparatus may also include other steps or elements. An element defined by the phrase "comprising an..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, product, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0074] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, terms such as "setup," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0075] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0076] This document uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications to this application without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A socket device, characterized in that, include: Housing assembly; A terminal block (160) is provided with the housing assembly; A power interface module (130) is disposed within the housing assembly, and the power interface module (130) is electrically connected to the terminal block (160); The USB interface module (140) is disposed within the housing assembly and includes a circuit board (141) and a USB interface (143). The circuit board (141) is electrically connected to the terminal block (160). The circuit board (141) is provided with a first connector (144), and the USB interface (143) is provided with a second connector (142) that is plugged into the first connector (144).

2. The socket device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The first connector (144) is a female connector, and the second connector (142) is a male connector; or, The first connector (144) is a male connector, and the second connector (142) is a female connector.

3. The socket device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The USB interface (143) includes at least one of a Type-A interface and a Type-C interface.

4. The socket device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The USB interface (143) includes at least one Type-A interface and at least one Type-C interface.

5. The socket device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The power interface module (130) is a five-hole interface module.

6. The socket device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The housing assembly includes: The rear seat (150) is provided with a mounting slot for embedding the power interface module (130) and the USB interface module (140); A mounting bracket (120) is fixed to the open end of the rear seat (150), and the mounting bracket (120) is provided with a first power socket for the plug-in end of the power interface module (130) to be exposed, and a first USB socket for the plug-in end of the USB interface module (140) to be exposed.

7. The socket device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The first side of the fixing frame (120) is provided with a first fastening hole, and the second side of the fixing frame (120) is provided with a first snap-fit ​​part; The first side of the rear seat (150) is provided with a second fastening hole (151) corresponding to the first fastening hole, and the second side of the rear seat (150) is provided with a second snap-fit ​​part (152) that snaps into the first snap-fit ​​part. One of the first fastening hole and the second fastening hole (151) is a threaded hole and the other is a smooth hole. The fastener passes through the smooth hole and is locked in the threaded hole.

8. The socket device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The first fastening hole is a threaded hole, and the second fastening hole (151) is a smooth hole; The first latching part is a latching slot, and the second latching part (152) is a latching claw.

9. The socket device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The surface of the circuit board (141) is perpendicular to the surface of the fixing frame (120); The mounting slot of the rear seat (150) for embedding the USB interface module (140) is the first mounting slot, and the mounting slot for embedding the power interface module (130) is the second mounting slot. The depth of the first mounting slot is greater than the depth of the second mounting slot.

10. The socket device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The housing assembly also includes a panel (110), the fixing frame (120) is provided with a slot, and the panel (110) is provided with a buckle that engages with the slot; The panel (110) is provided with a second power socket that is connected to the first power socket and a second USB socket that is connected to the first USB socket.

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