Plug-in power strip

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of plug-in type socket, can be applied to e-sports scene, home office scene, it is related to electric equipment technical field, specifically includes: socket main body and coupler;Socket main body is equipped with socket, socket is equipped with the plug-in male head of the component of connecting socket main body in socket;Coupler includes shell, female head and locking assembly, shell is compatible with socket, female head is located in shell, to make shell insert into socket, plug-in male head is inserted into female head, locking assembly is movably located in shell, locking assembly has first position and second position;Locking assembly is in first position when locking plug-in male head;Locking assembly is in second position when releasing plug-in male head.Coupler and the plug-in of socket main body form combined structure, to the independent replacement of coupler and socket main body, without overall scrapping, to reduce unnecessary resource waste, use more flexible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical equipment technology, and more specifically, to a plug-in power strip. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, power strips are widely used in every corner of modern life, becoming an indispensable electrical accessory in homes, offices, and e-sports settings. Whether in the living room, bedroom, office, or conference room, power strips provide convenient multi-outlet power solutions, greatly improving the connection efficiency and space utilization of electrical devices.

[0003] Traditional power strips have an integrated design of the main body and power cord. If any part of it is damaged, such as the power cord being worn and broken or the internal circuit of the power strip being faulty, the user has to scrap the entire power strip and buy a new one. The damaged part cannot be repaired or replaced individually, and the user has to frequently replace the entire power strip, which increases unnecessary financial burden and makes the power strip less flexible in use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a plug-in power strip to alleviate the technical problem in the prior art where the power strip body and power cord are integrated into one design, making it impossible to repair or replace the damaged parts separately, resulting in poor flexibility in use.

[0005] This utility model provides a plug-in power strip, including: a power strip body and a coupler; the power strip body is provided with a socket, and a male connector for connecting components inside the power strip body is provided inside the socket; the coupler includes a housing, a female connector, and a locking component, the housing is adapted to the socket, the female connector is disposed in the housing so that when the housing is inserted into the socket, the male connector is inserted into the female connector, and the locking component is movably disposed in the housing, the locking component having a first position and a second position; wherein, when the locking component is in the first position, the male connector is locked; when the locking component is in the second position, the male connector is released.

[0006] Furthermore, the locking assembly includes a moving part, an elastic reset part, and a locking part; the housing is provided with a sliding part extending along the insertion direction of the female head; the moving part is slidably engaged with the sliding part and located on one side of the female head; the elastic reset part abuts against the moving part, and the moving part slides to compress or release the elastic reset part; the locking part is drively connected to the moving part, and the moving part slides to drive the locking part to lock or release the male head.

[0007] Furthermore, the locking component is a locking plate; a horizontal groove is provided inside the housing, one end of the locking plate is connected to the moving component, and the other end is located in the horizontal groove. The locking plate is provided with an insertion hole, and the male connector is inserted into the insertion hole. When the locking assembly is in the first position, the locking plate is tilted, the male connector is inserted into the insertion hole and engages with the locking plate, and the elastic reset component is in a relaxed state. When the locking assembly is in the second position, the locking plate is horizontal, the male connector can be inserted into or removed from the insertion hole, and the elastic reset component is in a compressed state.

[0008] Furthermore, the moving part has a limiting part; a limiting groove is provided on the outer shell; the limiting part is inserted into the limiting groove and slides in cooperation with the limiting groove; an elastic reset part is provided on the side of the limiting part near the male connector; when the locking part is in the first position, the limiting part abuts against one end of the limiting groove; when the locking part is in the second position, the limiting part abuts against the other end of the limiting groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the movable part is provided with a mounting groove; the extension direction of the mounting groove is the same as the insertion direction of the male connector; the outer shell is provided with an abutment; both the elastic reset part and the abutment are provided in the mounting groove, the abutment is located at the top of the elastic reset part and abuts against the top of the elastic reset part.

[0010] Furthermore, the moving part has a pushing part; the pushing part protrudes outward from the sliding part and slides in cooperation with the sliding part.

[0011] Furthermore, the sliding part is a groove; the pushing part is a button, which is located on the outer shell and protrudes outward from the groove.

[0012] Furthermore, a guide block is provided on the inner wall of the outer casing; a guide groove is provided on the moving part, the extension direction of which is the same as the insertion direction of the male connector, and the guide block is located in the guide groove and slides in cooperation with the guide groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the side wall of the outer casing is provided with a first anti-mistake part; the side wall of the socket is provided with a second anti-mistake part; the first anti-mistake part and the second anti-mistake part are adapted to each other.

[0014] Furthermore, the plug-in power strip also includes a cover; the cover is adapted to the socket.

[0015] Beneficial effects:

[0016] In the plug-in power strip provided by this utility model, the power strip body is combined with a coupler to form a composite structure, thus replacing the integrated structure in the prior art. When normal power supply is required, the coupler is plugged into the power strip body, and the locking component in the coupler locks the male connector of the power strip body, preventing the plug-in structure of the coupler and the power strip body from loosening and falling off. When power supply is not required or the power strip and coupler need to be replaced, the locking component can be adjusted to the second position to loosen the male connector, so that the coupler can be pulled out of the socket, thereby separating the coupler from the power strip body and enabling the coupler and the power strip to be replaced separately. This utility model adopts a combined structure formed by the plugging of the coupler and the power strip body, so that the coupler and the power strip body can be replaced independently without scrapping the whole thing, thereby reducing unnecessary resource waste and making it more flexible in use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a plug-in power strip provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the coupler structure in a plug-in power strip provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the coupler when the locking component is in the first position in the plug-in type power strip provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the coupler when the locking component is in the second position in the plug-in type power strip provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] icon:

[0023] 100. Power strip body; 200. Coupler; 210. Housing; 211. Sliding part; 212. Horizontal groove; 213. Limiting groove; 214. Abutting part; 220. Female head; 231. Moving part; 232. Spring; 233. Locking part; 234. Limiting part; 235. Guide groove; 236. Pushing part; 237. Guide block. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0025] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," not that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0031] See Figures 1 to 4 The plug-in power strip provided in this embodiment includes a power strip body 100 and a coupler 200. This plug-in power strip can be applied to e-sports scenarios, home office scenarios, and even industrial scenarios. In particular, it can provide power to the electrical devices used in e-sports.

[0032] The power strip body 100 has a socket, and a male connector for connecting components inside the power strip body 100 is provided inside the socket. The coupler 200 includes a housing 210, a female connector 220, and a locking assembly. The housing 210 is adapted to the socket, and the female connector 220 is disposed within the housing 210 so that when the housing 210 is inserted into the socket, the male connector is inserted into the female connector 220. The locking assembly is movably disposed within the housing 210 and has a first position and a second position. When the locking assembly is in the first position, it locks the male connector. When the locking assembly is in the second position, it releases the male connector.

[0033] Specifically, when using the power supply, the outer shell 210 of the coupler 200 is aligned with the socket on the power strip body 100 and inserted, so that the male plug is inserted into the female plug 220 to achieve electrical connection. The locking component moves to the first position to lock the male plug, ensuring a stable connection and preventing loosening.

[0034] When it is necessary to disconnect the power or replace the coupler 200 and the power strip body 100, move the locking component from the first position to the second position to loosen the male connector, and then pull the coupler 200 off the power strip body 100, thereby separating the coupler 200 from the power strip body 100.

[0035] The plug-in power strip provided in this embodiment features a separate design of the power strip body 100 and the coupler 200. The coupler 200 can be easily connected or disconnected by a locking component, allowing for individual replacement of the damaged coupler 200 or the power strip body 100 without the need for complete scrapping, thus reducing resource waste.

[0036] Furthermore, the plug-in power strip provided in this embodiment can be adapted to different usage scenarios by replacing the coupler 200 or the power strip body 100 with different specifications according to different usage scenarios and conditions.

[0037] In this embodiment, the locking assembly includes a movable member 231, an elastic reset member, and a locking member 233. The housing 210 has a sliding portion 211 extending along the insertion direction of the female connector 220. The movable member 231 is slidably engaged with the sliding portion 211 and located on one side of the female connector 220. The elastic reset member abuts against the movable member 231, and the movable member 231 slides to compress or release the elastic reset member. The locking member 233 is drively connected to the movable member 231, and the movable member 231 slides to drive the locking member 233 to lock or release the male connector.

[0038] In this embodiment, the locking member 233 is a locking plate. A horizontal groove 212 is provided inside the housing 210. One end of the locking plate is connected to the moving member 231, and the other end is located within the horizontal groove 212. The locking plate has an insertion hole, into which a male connector is inserted. When the locking assembly is in the first position, the locking plate is tilted, the male connector is inserted into the insertion hole and engages with the locking plate, and the elastic reset member is in a relaxed state. When the locking assembly is in the second position, the locking plate is horizontal, the male connector can be inserted into or removed from the insertion hole, and the elastic reset member is in a compressed state.

[0039] In this embodiment, the locking member 233 adopts a locking plate structure. When the locking assembly is in the first position, the locking plate is tilted to lock the male connector, and the elastic reset member is not compressed or is only slightly compressed. The locking member 233 is mechanically fixed in this position and locked with the male connector, thereby allowing the locking assembly to remain in the first position. When the locking assembly is in the second position, the elastic reset member is in a compressed state, and the locking plate is horizontally set. At this time, the male connector can be freely inserted into or removed from the insertion hole. At this time, the coupler 200 can be pulled out to separate the coupler 200 from the power strip body 100.

[0040] In this embodiment, the moving member 231 has a limiting portion 234. A limiting groove 213 is provided on the outer casing 210. The limiting portion 234 is inserted into the limiting groove 213 and slides within it. An elastic reset member is provided on the side of the limiting portion 234 near the male connector. Figure 3 When the locking assembly is in the first position, the limiting part 234 abuts against one end of the limiting groove 213. When the locking assembly is in the second position, the limiting part 234 abuts against the other end of the limiting groove 213.

[0041] Specifically, in this embodiment, the limiting part 234 is a protruding structure. The limiting part 234 is inserted into the limiting groove 213 and slides with the limiting groove 213, so that the locking component can only move along the fixed path of the limiting groove 213, preventing the locking component from deviating or shaking when moving.

[0042] In this embodiment, the elastic reset member is a spring 232. When the locking assembly is in the first position, the limiting part 234 moves to one end of the limiting groove 213, and the limiting part 234 abuts against the end of the limiting groove 213. The elastic reset member is in a natural state or a slightly compressed state. At this time, the locking member 233 clamps the male connector to ensure a stable connection between the male connector and the female connector 220.

[0043] Combination Figure 3 When the locking assembly moves to the second position, the limiting part 234 slides along the limiting groove 213 to the other end and abuts against the other end of the limiting groove 213. The elastic reset member is compressed, generating a reverse elastic force and storing potential energy. At this time, the locking member 233 is in a loose state from the plug-in male, allowing the coupler 200 to be pulled out from the power strip body 100.

[0044] In this embodiment, the movable member 231 is provided with a mounting groove. The extending direction of the mounting groove is the same as the insertion direction of the male connector. The outer casing 210 is provided with an abutment member 214. Both the elastic reset member and the abutment member 214 are provided in the mounting groove, with the abutment member 214 located at the top of the elastic reset member and abutting against the top end of the elastic reset member.

[0045] In this embodiment, the movable member 231 is in the housing 210 and can move along the extension direction of the mounting groove. The elastic reset member is disposed in the mounting groove of the movable member 231. One end of the elastic reset member abuts against the bottom of the mounting groove, and the other end abuts against the bottom end of the abutment member 214, so that the movable member 231 can compress the spring 232 or release the spring 232 when it moves.

[0046] Specifically, in this embodiment, one end of the locking plate is located on the moving member 231, and the other end overlaps with the horizontal groove 212 on the inner wall of the housing 210. When the locking assembly is in the first position, the moving member 231 is at its lowest point, and the mounting groove and the abutment member 214 compress the spring 232. At this time, the locking plate is in a horizontal state so that the male connector can move within the insertion hole.

[0047] When the locking assembly is in the second position, the moving part 231 is at its highest point, and the mounting groove and the abutment part 214 stop compressing the spring 232. The spring 232 is in an extended state. At this time, one end of the locking plate is driven upward by the moving part 231, and the other end of the locking plate stays in the horizontal groove 212 inside the housing 210. The locking plate is in an inclined state, thereby locking the male connector.

[0048] In this embodiment, the locking plate is moved by the moving part 231 to change the state of the locking plate, thereby realizing the locking and unlocking of the male connector.

[0049] In this embodiment, the moving member 231 has a pushing part 236. The pushing part 236 protrudes outward from the sliding part 211 and slides in cooperation with the sliding part 211.

[0050] When it is necessary to change the state of the locking plate, the position of the moving member 231 can be changed by moving the pushing part 236 of the protruding structure, so that the pushing part 236 slides along the setting direction of the sliding part 211, thereby realizing the change of the state of the spring 232 and the locking plate.

[0051] In this embodiment, the sliding part 211 is a groove. The pushing part 236 is a pressing button, which is located on the outer casing 210 and protrudes outward from the groove.

[0052] Specifically, the pressing key protrudes outward from the slide groove, allowing force to be applied manually or through other mechanical means, causing the moving part 231 to move along the direction of the slide groove. The sliding cooperation between the pushing part 236 and the slide groove ensures smooth and reliable movement.

[0053] In this embodiment, a guide block 237 is provided on the inner wall of the outer casing 210. The moving member 231 is provided with a guide groove 235 whose extension direction is the same as the insertion direction of the male connector, and the guide block 237 is disposed in the guide groove 235 and slides in cooperation with the guide groove 235.

[0054] The cooperation between the guide block 237 and the guide groove 235 can further restrict the sliding direction of the moving part 231, thereby reducing deviation during movement.

[0055] In this embodiment, the side wall of the housing 210 is provided with a first foolproof part. The side wall of the socket is provided with a second foolproof part. The first foolproof part and the second foolproof part are adapted to each other.

[0056] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first anti-misalignment part is an outwardly protruding structure extending from the side wall of the outer casing 210, and the second anti-misalignment part is located on the side wall of the socket and is a concave structure. When the insertion direction of the coupler 200 is correct, the first anti-misalignment part and the second anti-misalignment part can be inserted into the second anti-misalignment part. When the insertion direction of the coupler 200 is incorrect, the first anti-misalignment part and the second anti-misalignment part are misaligned, and the coupler 200 cannot be smoothly inserted into the socket. In this embodiment, the first anti-misalignment part and the second anti-misalignment part can effectively prevent incorrect operation during insertion, ensuring that the coupler 200 can be correctly inserted into the power strip body 100 and fixed.

[0057] In this embodiment, the plug-in power strip also includes a cover. The cover is adapted to the plug socket.

[0058] Specifically, in this embodiment, the cover is adapted to the socket. The shape and size of the cover are designed to fit the socket tightly. When the male connector is inserted into the socket, the cover can be opened to allow the male connector to enter smoothly. When the male connector is not in use, the cover can be closed to seal the socket, preventing dust and foreign objects from entering, while maintaining a clean appearance.

[0059] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A plug-in power strip, characterized in that, include: The main body of the power strip (100) and the coupler (200); The power strip body (100) is provided with a socket, and the socket is provided with a male connector for connecting the components inside the power strip body (100); The coupler (200) includes a housing (210), a female connector (220), and a locking assembly. The housing (210) is adapted to the socket. The female connector (220) is disposed in the housing (210) so that when the housing (210) is inserted into the socket, the male connector is inserted into the female connector (220). The locking assembly is movably disposed in the housing (210) and has a first position and a second position. When the locking component is in the first position, it locks the male connector. The locking component releases the male connector when it is in the second position.

2. The plug-in power strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes a movable component (231), an elastic reset component, and a locking component (233); The outer casing (210) is provided with a sliding portion (211) extending along the insertion direction of the female head (220); The movable part (231) is slidably engaged with the sliding part (211) and located on one side of the female head (220); The elastic reset member abuts against the movable member (231), and the movable member (231) slides to compress or release the elastic reset member; The locking member (233) is connected to the moving member (231) in a transmission manner, and the moving member (231) slides to drive the locking member (233) to lock or release the male connector.

3. The plug-in power strip according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking element (233) is a locking plate; A horizontal groove (212) is provided inside the outer shell (210). One end of the locking piece is connected to the moving part (231), and the other end is located in the horizontal groove (212). The locking piece is provided with an insertion hole, and the male connector is inserted into the insertion hole. When the locking assembly is in the first position, the locking piece is tilted, the male connector is inserted into the insertion hole and engages with the locking piece, and the elastic reset member is in a relaxed state. When the locking assembly is in the second position, the locking piece is horizontally positioned, the male connector can be inserted into or removed from the insertion hole, and the elastic reset member is in a compressed state.

4. The plug-in power strip according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable part (231) has a limiting part (234); A limiting groove (213) is provided on the outer shell (210); The limiting part (234) is inserted into the limiting groove (213) and slides in cooperation with the limiting groove (213); The elastic reset member is disposed on the side of the limiting part (234) near the male connector; When the locking member (233) is in the first position, the limiting part (234) abuts against one end of the limiting groove (213); When the locking member (233) is in the second position, the limiting part (234) abuts against the other end of the limiting groove (213).

5. The plug-in power strip according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable component (231) is provided with a mounting groove; The extension direction of the mounting groove is the same as the insertion direction of the male connector; The outer casing (210) is provided with an abutment (214); Both the elastic reset member and the abutment member (214) are disposed in the mounting groove. The abutment member (214) is located at the top of the elastic reset member and abuts against the top of the elastic reset member.

6. The plug-in power strip according to claim 2, characterized in that, The moving part (231) has a pushing part (236); The pushing part (236) protrudes outward from the sliding part (211) and slides in cooperation with the sliding part (211).

7. The plug-in power strip according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sliding part (211) is a sliding groove; The push part (236) is a push button, which is located on the outer shell (210) and protrudes outward from the slide groove.

8. The plug-in power strip according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall of the outer casing (210) is provided with a guide block (237); The movable part (231) is provided with a guide groove (235) extending in the same direction as the insertion direction of the male connector, and the guide block (237) is disposed in the guide groove (235) and slides in cooperation with the guide groove (235).

9. The plug-in power strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the outer casing (210) is provided with a first anti-fooling part; A second anti-fooling part is provided on the side wall of the socket; The first and second error-proof parts are adapted to each other.

10. The plug-in power strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plug-in power strip also includes a cover; The cap is adapted to the socket.

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