emulated tree

Abstract

The application relates to a simulation tree. The simulation tree comprises a first trunk, a second trunk, a first circuit device and a second circuit device. The first trunk is provided with a first connecting assembly, the second trunk is provided with a second connecting assembly, the first circuit device comprises a first male connector, a first female connector and an alternating current output port, the second circuit device comprises a second male connector, a second female connector and a direct current output port, when the first connecting assembly is connected with the second connecting assembly, the first male connector and the first female connector are electrically connected to form an alternating current circuit, an alternating voltage of the alternating current circuit is output through the alternating current output port, the second male connector and the second female connector are electrically connected to form a direct current circuit, and a direct voltage of the direct current circuit is output through the direct current output port. The simulation tree is not only convenient to disassemble and assemble, but also can simultaneously provide alternating current and direct current to respectively supply power for direct current electrical equipment and alternating current electrical equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of home decor technology, and in particular to a simulated tree. Background Technology

[0002] Artificial trees are decorative items made using modern materials and technology to mimic the shape and texture of natural trees. They are not limited by seasons, require no maintenance, and can be customized in various shapes, sizes, and colors to suit different needs, making them widely used in urban greening, landscape design, and home decoration. To enhance their aesthetic appeal, artificial trees are often equipped with electrical lighting and other decorative elements.

[0003] However, because the trunk of an artificial tree needs to be easy to assemble and disassemble to meet the requirements of convenient transportation, it is difficult to arrange complex circuits on the trunk. Traditional artificial trees can only be equipped with low-voltage plugs to power low-voltage DC ornaments, which makes them less convenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a simulated tree that addresses the problem of low-voltage electricity supply to ornaments, resulting in low ease of use.

[0005] A simulated tree includes: a first trunk with a first connecting component; a second trunk with a second connecting component, the second connecting component being detachably connected to the first connecting component; wherein the simulated tree further includes a first circuit device and a second circuit device; the first circuit device includes an AC output port, a first male connector, and a first female connector; the second circuit device includes a DC output port, a second male connector, and a second female connector; the first male connector and the second male connector are disposed on the first connecting component, and the first female connector and the second female connector are disposed on the second connecting component; the first circuit device is configured such that when the first connecting component is connected to the second connecting component, the first male connector and the first female connector are electrically connected to form an AC circuit, and the AC output port is used to output the AC voltage of the first circuit; the second circuit device is configured such that when the first connecting component is connected to the second connecting component, the second male connector and the second female connector are electrically connected to form a DC circuit, and the DC output port is used to output the DC voltage of the second circuit.

[0006] In one embodiment, the first connecting component includes a first bracket, and the second connecting component includes a second bracket. The first bracket is provided with a protrusion, and the second bracket is provided with a cavity. The protrusion extends out of the cavity and forms a convex-concave fit.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first bracket is provided with a first mounting hole, a second mounting hole and a third mounting hole, the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole and the third mounting hole are arranged in an isosceles triangle, the first male connector includes two first connecting ends, the two first connecting ends are respectively passed through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole, and the second male connector is passed through the third mounting hole.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first female connector includes two second connection ends, each of the second connection ends including two spring contacts, the two spring contacts being disposed opposite to each other and clamping one of the first connection ends, so that the two second connection ends respectively form an electrical connection with one of the first connection ends.

[0009] In one embodiment, the second male connector includes a DC plug and the second female connector includes a DC socket.

[0010] In one embodiment, the second trunk includes a second pole portion, the second support includes a main body and an extension portion, the extension portion is connected to the side of the main body away from the first support, the extension portion is provided with at least two first mounting portions, the at least two first mounting portions are spaced apart in the axial direction of the second pole portion, the second pole portion is provided with a second mounting portion, the second mounting portion selectively cooperates with one of the first mounting portions for installation.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first trunk is provided with a fixing member, the first bracket is provided with a limiting component, the limiting component includes a plurality of limiting blocks, the first bracket is provided with a first cavity, the plurality of limiting blocks are disposed in the first cavity, the limiting blocks are connected to the inner wall of the first cavity, and the plurality of limiting blocks are spaced apart, the outer periphery of the first bracket is provided with a plurality of fixing holes, the fixing holes extend into the limiting blocks, and the fixing member engages with the fixing holes to fix the first bracket.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first bracket is provided with a first limiting block and a second limiting block, and the limiting component further includes a first extension and a second extension. The first extension is connected to the end of the first limiting block away from the inner wall, and the second extension is connected to the end of the second limiting block away from the inner wall. The first extension, the second extension, the first limiting block, the second limiting block, and the inner wall of the first bracket located between the first limiting block and the second limiting block constrain the position of the second male connector.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first trunk includes a first part and a second part. The first part is provided with a first connecting component, and the second part is provided with a second connecting component. The second connecting component in the second part is connected to the first connecting component in the first part. The second part is also provided with the first connecting component, and the first connecting component in the second part is connected to the second connecting component in the second trunk.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first trunk is located at the upper end of the simulated tree, and the AC output terminal is disposed on the first trunk.

[0015] The aforementioned simulated tree includes a first trunk and a second trunk, which are connected by a first connecting component and a second connecting component. When the first connecting component and the second connecting component are connected, the first male connector and the first female connector are electrically connected, enabling the AC circuit configured in the simulated tree to be connected, and the AC voltage of the AC circuit can be output through the AC output terminal; the second male connector and the second female connector are electrically connected, enabling the DC circuit configured in the simulated tree to be connected, and the DC voltage of the DC circuit can be output through the DC output terminal. Therefore, the simulated tree provided by this application is not only easy to assemble and disassemble, but can also be connected to both DC and AC power to power different ornaments or electrical appliances, offering high convenience of use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a simulated tree in one embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the simulated tree when the first trunk and the second trunk are separated in one embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the second trunk of the simulated tree in one embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the first trunk of a simulated tree in one embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a simulated tree in an embodiment of this application, showing the first and second connecting components in a separated state.

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A diagram from another angle.

[0022] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the first and second connecting components of the simulation tree in one embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 8This is a structural schematic diagram of one angle of the second support of the simulated tree in one embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a bottom view of the first support of the simulated tree in one embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 10 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the first and second parts of the first trunk of the simulated tree in an embodiment of this application, showing them in a separated state.

[0026] Figure 11 This is a top view of the first support of the simulated tree in one embodiment of this application.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 10. First trunk; 11. First pole; 100. First connecting assembly; 110. First bracket; 111. First cavity; 1111. First inner wall; 1112. Second inner wall; 1113. Third inner wall; 1114. Fourth inner wall; 112. Protrusion; 113. First mounting hole; 114. Second mounting hole; 115. Third mounting hole; 116. Limiting assembly; 1161. First limiting block; 1162. Second limiting block; 1163. Third limiting block; 1164. Fourth limiting block; 1165. First extension; 1166. Second extension; 117. Fixing hole; 120. First part; 130. Fastener; 140. Second part; 20. Second trunk; 21. Second pole; 211. Second mounting part; 200. Second connecting assembly ; 210, Second bracket; 211, Second cavity; 212, Third cavity; 213, Extension; 2131, First mounting part; 300, First circuit device; 310, First male connector; 311, Male connector; 320, First female connector; 321, Female connector; 3211, Conductive spring; 3212, Conductive sheet body; 330, AC output port; 400, Second circuit device; 410, Second male connector; 411, DC plug; 412, First wire; 420, Second female connector; 421, DC socket; 4211, Outer ring; 4212, Center pin; 4213, Housing; 422, Second wire; 430, DC output port; 500, Leaf bracket; 600, AC power plug; 700, DC power plug. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0031] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0032] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] This application relates to a simulated tree, which includes a first trunk 10, a second trunk 20, a first circuit device 300, and a second circuit device 400. It should be noted that, for ease of understanding, Figure 1 This illustration shows the state of the simulated tree in one embodiment of this application when it is placed vertically. Figure 2 The first trunk 10 and the second trunk 20 of the simulated tree in one embodiment of this application are shown to be in a separated state.

[0034] refer to Figures 2 to 4 The first tree trunk 10 is provided with a first connecting component 100, and the second tree trunk 20 is provided with a second connecting component 200. The second connecting component 200 is used to detachably connect to the first connecting component 100. When assembling the simulated tree, the first tree trunk 10 and the second tree trunk 20 can be joined by connecting the first connecting component 100 and the second connecting component 200. (Reference) Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first circuit device 300 includes a first male connector 310, a first female connector 320, and an AC output port 330. The second circuit device 400 includes a second male connector 410, a second female connector 420, and a DC output port 430. Figure 2 Since the first male connector 310, the first female connector 320, the second male connector 410 and the second female connector 420 are all located within the first trunk 10 and the second trunk 20, the visible part of the first circuit device 300 is the AC output port 330, and the visible part of the second circuit device 400 is the DC output port 430.

[0035] When the first connecting component 100 is connected to the second connecting component 200, the first male connector 310 and the first female connector 320 are electrically connected to form an AC circuit, and the AC output port 330 is used to output the AC voltage of the AC circuit; the second male connector 410 and the second female connector 420 are electrically connected to form a DC circuit, and the DC output port 430 is used to output the DC voltage of the DC circuit.

[0036] The simulated tree provided in this application includes a first trunk 10 and a second trunk 20. When the first connecting component 100 and the second connecting component 200 are connected, an AC circuit and a DC circuit can be formed. The AC output port 330 outputs AC voltage, and the DC output port 430 outputs DC voltage. Thus, the simulated tree provided in this application is not only easy to assemble and disassemble, but can also simultaneously provide DC and AC power to supply power to DC and AC electrical equipment respectively.

[0037] Depend on Figure 1 As can be seen, when the simulated tree is placed on a flat surface (such as the ground) and in use, the first trunk 10 is joined to the top of the second trunk 20. For ease of description, when the first trunk 10 is joined to the second trunk 20, the first trunk 10 is defined as being directly above the second trunk 20, and the terms "above" and "below" in the following text are based on this definition.

[0038] Figure 3 and Figure 4The second trunk 20 and the first trunk 10 of the simulated tree in one embodiment of this application are shown respectively. Preferably, the first trunk 10 in this embodiment includes a first branch 11, and the second trunk 20 includes a second branch 21. Both the first branch 11 and the second branch 21 are straight circular tubes. Of course, the first branch 11 and the second branch 21 can also be curved tubes or bent tubes, and are not necessarily straight. The first branch 11 and the second branch 21 can also be square tubes or other polyhedral prism tubes, which is not limited in this application.

[0039] refer to Figure 2 Multiple leaf supports 500 are sleeved on the outer periphery of the first rod portion 11 and the second rod portion 21. The multiple leaf supports 500 are spaced apart along the length of the simulated tree and can all be used to install simulated leaves. For example, these leaf supports 500 can be used to install simulated needles that resemble pine or cypress leaves.

[0040] In this embodiment, both the first rod portion 11 and the second rod portion 21 have hollow structures, and some components of the first circuit device 300 and the second circuit device 400 can be disposed within the first rod portion 11 and the second rod portion 21. Specifically, the first circuit device 300 includes a first male connector 310, a first female connector 320, an AC output port 330, an AC power plug 600, a circuit board (not shown), and wires (not shown). In this embodiment, the first circuit device 300 includes multiple wires, which are electrically connected between other components of the first circuit device 300 to form an AC circuit. The AC power plug 600 is connected to the AC circuit and is used to connect AC power, energizing the AC circuit, so that the AC output port 330 can output AC voltage. Similarly, the second circuit device 400 includes a second male connector 410, a second female connector 420, a DC output port 430, a DC power plug 700, a circuit board (not shown), and wires (not shown). In this embodiment, the second circuit device 400 includes multiple wires that are electrically connected between other components of the second circuit device 400 to form a DC circuit. The DC power plug 700 is used to connect the DC power supply, so that the DC circuit is energized and the DC output port 430 can output DC voltage.

[0041] In this embodiment, as Figure 3As shown, the AC power plug 600 and the DC power plug 700 are disposed on the second trunk 20. Specifically, both the AC power plug 600 and the DC power plug 700 are located near the middle of the second pole 21. Of course, the AC power plug 600 and the DC power plug 700 can also be disposed at other locations on the second pole 21, or on the first pole 11. In some embodiments not listed in this application, the AC power plug 600 and the DC power plug 700 are not limited to being disposed on the same trunk; for example, the AC power plug 600 can be disposed on the first pole 11, while the DC power plug 700 can be disposed on the second pole 21, and so on. This application does not limit this.

[0042] Continue to refer to Figures 2 to 4 In this embodiment, both the first trunk 10 and the second trunk 20 are provided with DC output ports 430. It should be noted that each DC output port 430 includes a positive output terminal and a negative output terminal. The first trunk 10 has two DC output ports 430, and the second trunk 20 has one DC output port 430. The DC output ports 430 are used to output voltage from the DC circuit. Specifically, the DC output ports 430 in this embodiment are all DC sockets, which are connected to the DC circuit of the simulated tree to output voltage from the DC circuit. Therefore, the DC output ports 430 can supply power to decorative items such as LED beads (not shown) and other DC-powered devices (not shown). When a string of LED beads is spirally wound around the simulated tree from top to bottom, the multiple DC output ports 430 located at different heights can supply power to the LED beads located at different heights. In some other embodiments, to reduce the structural complexity of the simulated tree, the multiple DC output ports 430 may only be provided on the first trunk 10 or the second trunk 20, and this application does not limit this. The number of DC output ports 430 is also not limited.

[0043] This application does not restrict the location of the AC output port 330. (See reference) Figure 2 and Figure 4In this embodiment, an AC output port 330 is located on the first trunk 10, and there is only one such port. This AC output port 330 is used to output the voltage of the AC circuit. Specifically, the AC output port 330 is located near the top of the first pole 11 for easier operation. The AC output port 330 includes a power cord and a plug. One end of the power cord is located inside the first pole 11 and connected to the AC circuit, while the other end is located outside the first pole 11 and connected to the plug. Of course, in other embodiments, the AC output port 330 can also be located at other locations on the first pole 11 or on the second trunk 20. The number of AC output ports 330 is not limited. This AC output port 330 is connected to the AC circuit of the simulated tree and can output AC voltage to power high-power electrical appliances or other decorations or household appliances that require AC power.

[0044] The simulation tree provided in this application is equipped with both AC and DC circuits, which do not interfere with each other. Therefore, the simulation tree provided in this application can supply power to both DC and AC electrical equipment at the same time.

[0045] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first trunk 10 is provided with a first connecting component 100, which is located near the bottom end of the first pole 11. The second trunk 20 is provided with a second connecting component 200, which is located at the top of the second pole 21. When connecting the first trunk 10 and the second trunk 20, the bottom end of the first trunk 10 is aligned with the top end of the second trunk 20, and then the first connecting component 100 and the second connecting component 200 are connected. The first male connector 310 and the first female connector 320 can then be electrically connected, so that a portion of the AC circuit located in the first trunk 10 is connected to a portion of the AC circuit located in the second trunk 20 to form a complete AC circuit, which is a closed loop. The second male connector 410 and the second female connector 420 are also electrically connected, so that a portion of the DC circuit located in the first trunk 10 is connected to a portion of the DC circuit located in the second trunk 20 to form a complete DC circuit, which is also a closed loop.

[0046] At this time, connecting the AC power plug 600 to an external AC power source, such as inserting it into a wall AC power socket or power strip, will energize the AC circuit, allowing the AC power output port 330 to supply power to AC electrical equipment. Similarly, connecting the DC power plug 700 to an external DC power source (such as a DC power socket) will energize the DC circuit, allowing the DC power output port 430 to supply power to DC electrical equipment.

[0047] In some embodiments of this application, the specific structures of the first connecting component 100 and the second connecting component 200 are as follows: Figures 5 to 7As shown. The first connecting assembly 100 includes a first bracket 110, which is approximately cylindrical in shape and closed at the bottom. A downwardly recessed first cavity 111 is formed inside the first bracket 110, with its opening facing upwards. A first male connector 310 and a second male connector 410 are both mounted on the first bracket 110, and at least a portion of the first male connector 310 and at least a portion of the second male connector 410 are located within the first cavity 111. The second connecting assembly 200 includes a second bracket 210, the body of which can also be approximately cylindrical in shape. An upwardly recessed second cavity 211 is formed inside the second bracket 210, with its opening facing downwards. A first female connector 320 and a second female connector 420 are both mounted on the second bracket 210, and at least a portion of the first female connector 320 and at least a portion of the second female connector 420 are located within the second cavity 211.

[0048] Continue to refer to Figures 5 to 7 The first support 110 has a protrusion 112 at its bottom, and the second support 210 has a third recess 212 with its opening facing upwards, located above the second recess 211. When the first connecting component 100 is connected to the second connecting component 200, the protrusion 112 protrudes into the third recess 212, forming a convex-concave fit. This facilitates aligning the first connecting component 100 with the second connecting component 200 during the assembly of the simulation tree, improving assembly efficiency, and also enhances the connection stability between the first connecting component 100 and the second connecting component 200.

[0049] refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The bottom of the second bracket 210 is provided with a downwardly protruding extension 213. For ease of understanding, Figure 7 The radial center line Z1-Z1 of the second bracket 210 is shown. A first mounting portion 2131 is provided on the side of the extension 213 opposite to the radial center line Z1-Z1 of the second bracket 210. In this embodiment, the first mounting portion 2131 is a screw hole. (See reference) Figure 3 The second rod portion 21 is provided with a second mounting portion 211, which is used in conjunction with the first mounting portion 2131. In this embodiment, the second mounting portion 211 is a screw, which can be screwed into the first mounting portion 2131, thereby fixing the second bracket 210 to the first trunk 10. The screw hole of the first mounting portion 2131 can be either a blind hole or a through hole, and this application does not limit it in this way.

[0050] Preferably, the extension 213 is provided with at least two first mounting portions 2131, i.e., at least two screw holes, and these screw holes are spaced apart along the length direction of the second trunk 20, i.e., spaced apart along the direction of the radial center line Z1-Z1. In this embodiment, there are two first mounting portions 2131, and the second mounting portion 211 can selectively cooperate with one of the first mounting portions 2131. In actual production applications, in order to meet the needs of different customers, manufacturers need to produce and sell artificial trees of different models and sizes. For these artificial trees of different models and sizes, the dimensional parameters of the first trunk 10 and the second trunk 20 are also different. In this case, it is necessary to adjust the relative positions of the first support 110 and the second support 210 to achieve successful assembly. The extension 213 is provided with at least two first mounting portions 2131. It can be understood that the second mounting portion 211 cooperates with different first mounting portions 2131, which makes the relative positions of the first support 110 and the second support 210 adjustable, thereby improving the compatibility between the first trunk 10 and the second trunk 20.

[0051] The following details the specific structure and connection principle of the first connecting component 100 and the second connecting component 200.

[0052] Please refer to Figures 5 to 7 The first male connector 310 includes two first connecting ends. Specifically, the first male connector 310 includes two male connectors 311. In this embodiment, the male connectors 311 are also made of conductive metal and have good conductivity. Each male connector 311 serves as a first connecting end. The male connectors 311 can be roughly divided into two parts, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the upper part has a sheet-like structure, while the lower part is a hollow cylindrical structure with a closed bottom. In this embodiment, the upper and lower parts of the male connector 311 are integrally formed and manufactured through metal stamping and other related processes. In some other embodiments, the upper and lower parts of the male connector 311 can also be connected as one piece by welding or other methods, which is not limited in this application. The upper part of the male connector 311 is electrically connected to the AC output port 330 via a wire (not shown), and the lower part of the male connector 311 is electrically connected to the first female connector 320.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 7The first female connector 320 includes two second connecting ends, which are used to connect to two first connecting ends respectively. Specifically, corresponding to the first male connector 310, the first female connector 320 includes two female connectors 321, each of which is a second connecting end. The female connector 321 can be roughly divided into two parts: the upper part consists of two opposing conductive springs 3211, which tend to move closer together and reset when subjected to force and moved away from each other; the lower part consists of a conductive sheet 3212. In this embodiment, the female connector 321 is made of conductive metal, and the conductive springs 3211 and the conductive sheet 3212 are integrally formed, thus giving the female connector 321 good conductivity. In other embodiments, the conductive springs 3211 and the conductive sheet 3212 can also be connected as one piece by welding or other methods, which is not limited in this application. The upper parts of the two female connectors 321 are electrically connected to the lower parts of the two male connectors 311, and the two conductive plates 3212 are electrically connected to the AC power plug 600 through wires (not shown).

[0054] When the first trunk 10 and the second trunk 20 are joined, the two lower parts of the male connector 311 respectively come into contact with the conductive springs 3211 and are electrically connected. In this embodiment, the two hollow cylinders of the male connector 311 are respectively inserted between the corresponding two conductive springs 3211 of the female connector 321 and are held by the two conductive springs 3211, so that the male connector 311 and the female connector 321 form a stable electrical connection.

[0055] refer to Figure 7 In the top-to-bottom direction, the two conductive springs 3211 gradually converge from the top and then gradually open. In this way, guided by the top of the two conductive springs 3211, the lower part of the male connector 311 can be more easily inserted between the two conductive springs 3211.

[0056] Please refer to Figure 7In this embodiment, the second male connector 410 includes a DC (direct current) plug 411 and a first lead wire 412. The upper end of the DC plug 411 (not shown in the figure) is located inside the first cavity 111, and the upper end of the DC plug 411 is provided with positive and negative poles, which are electrically connected to the first lead wire 412. The lower end of the DC plug 411 is located below the first bracket 110 so as to be electrically connected to the second female connector 420. Specifically, the first lead wire 412 is located above the DC plug 411. The first lead wire 412 is a two-core parallel wire, one of which is electrically connected to the positive pole of the DC plug 411, and the other of which is electrically connected to the negative pole of the DC plug 411. The upper end of the first conductor 412 can be electrically connected to the DC output port 430 located on the first trunk 10 via a conductor (not shown) or other conductive material, so that DC power can be transmitted from the second female connector 420 to the DC output port 430 via the second male connector 410.

[0057] In this embodiment, the second female connector 420 includes a DC (direct current) socket 421 and a second wire 422. The DC socket 421 includes an outer ring 4211, a center pin 4212, and a housing 4213. The outer ring 4211 forms a central hole, the center pin 4212 is located at the center of the central hole, and the housing 4213 is located on the outer periphery of the outer ring 4211 to protect it. When the first trunk 10 and the second trunk 20 are engaged, the DC plug 411 is inserted into the central hole and simultaneously contacts the center pin 4212 and the outer ring 4211, so that both the positive and negative terminals of the DC circuit are connected. The second wire 422 is located below the DC socket 421. The second wire 422 is a two-core parallel wire. The center pin 4212 of the DC socket 421 is the positive terminal and is electrically connected to one of the second wires 422; the outer ring 4211 of the DC socket 421 is the negative terminal and is electrically connected to the other of the second wires 422. The lower end of the second wire 422 is used for electrical connection with the DC power plug 700.

[0058] refer to Figure 5 and Figure 9In some embodiments, the bottom of the first bracket 110 is provided with a first mounting hole 113, a second mounting hole 114, and a third mounting hole 115. Two male connectors 311 pass through the first mounting hole 113 and the second mounting hole 114, respectively, with the lower parts of the two male connectors 311 located below the first bracket 110. The DC plug 411 passes through the third mounting hole 115. The first mounting hole 113, the second mounting hole 114, and the third mounting hole 115 are arranged in an isosceles triangle, wherein the first mounting hole 113 and the second mounting hole 114 are located at the two base angles of the isosceles triangle, and the third mounting hole 115 is located at the apex angle of the isosceles triangle. In this way, on the one hand, it helps to ensure that the first male connector 310 and the second male connector 410 do not interfere with each other when the first male connector 310 and the DC plug 411 are installed on the first bracket 110, reducing the installation difficulty; on the other hand, it also helps to maintain the distance between the wires connected to the two male connectors 311 of the first male connector 310 and the DC plug 411, making it less likely to get tangled.

[0059] refer to Figure 10 In some embodiments, the first trunk 10 includes a first portion 120 and a second portion 140, with the first portion 120 located above the second portion 140. A first connecting component 100 is disposed near the bottom of the first portion 120. The first male connector 310 of the first connecting component 100 is electrically connected to an AC output port 330, and the first female connector 410 of the first connecting component 100 is electrically connected to a DC output port 430. A second connecting component 200 is disposed at the top of the second portion 140. Similar to the connection method of the first trunk 10 and the second trunk 20, the first portion 120 and the second portion 140 are connected via the first connecting component 100 and the second connecting component 200. Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 The first connection component 100 shown is located in Figure 10 Part 2 of 140 Figure 10 (Not shown in the image) Near the bottom, the first connecting component 100 is electrically connected to the second connecting component 200 at the top of the second trunk 20 so that the AC circuit and the DC circuit form a loop.

[0060] It should be noted that the first connecting component 100 located near the bottom of the second part 140 is electrically connected to the second connecting component 200 located at the top of the second part 140. Specifically, the first conductor 412 of the first connecting component 100 and the second conductor 422 of the second connecting component 200 are electrically connected via conductors or other conductive materials to form part of a DC circuit. Similarly, the two female connectors 321 of the first connecting component 100 are electrically connected to the two male connectors 311 of the second connecting component 200 via conductors or other conductive materials to form part of an AC circuit.

[0061] In some other embodiments not mentioned, the first trunk 10 may include not only the first part 120 and the second part 140, but also a third part, a fourth part, etc. Adjacent parts can be connected by the aforementioned first connecting component 100 and second connecting component 200. This application does not limit the number of these parts. The first trunk 10 is configured as a detachable, multi-segment structure comprising multiple parts, which facilitates installation, disassembly, and storage, and also allows users to adjust the height of the simulated tree by increasing or decreasing the number of segments in the first trunk 10 according to actual needs.

[0062] Alternatively, the second trunk 20 can also be configured as a detachable multi-segment structure comprising multiple parts.

[0063] To optimize the fixing effect of the second male connector 410 on the first bracket 110, the first bracket 110 is also provided with a limiting component 116. The limiting component 116 includes multiple limiting blocks, all of which are disposed within the first cavity 111 and connected to the inner wall of the first cavity 111, and are spaced apart. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 7 and Figure 11 Specifically, the four limiting blocks are the first limiting block 1161, the second limiting block 1162, the third limiting block 1163, and the fourth limiting block 1164. The outer periphery of the first support 110 is provided with multiple fixing holes 117, each of which extends into one of the limiting blocks. The first trunk 10 is also provided with fasteners 130 (shown in...). Figure 4 and Figure 10 The first rod portion 11 is provided with a through hole (not shown, but covered by the fastener 130), which is opposite to the fixing hole 117. During installation, the fastener 130 passes through both the through hole and the fixing hole 117, thereby mounting the first bracket 110 onto the first trunk 10.

[0064] refer to Figure 11 Observing the first connecting assembly 100 vertically from top to bottom, the four limiting blocks are roughly "X" shaped, or approximately "+" shaped. Along the radial direction of the first bracket 110, one end of each of the four limiting blocks is connected to the inner wall of the first bracket 110, while the other end of each limiting block is positioned opposite the end of another limiting block. Understandably, the four limiting blocks connect the first cavity 111 (marked on...) Figure 6The inner wall of the device is divided into a first inner wall 1111, a second inner wall 1112, a third inner wall 1113, and a fourth inner wall 1114. The limiting component 116 also includes a first extension 1165 and a second extension 1166, the first extension 1165 being connected to the first limiting block 1161, and the second extension 1166 being connected to the second limiting block 1162. Specifically, the first extension segment 1165 is arc-shaped and includes a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the end of the first limiting block 1161 away from the inner wall of the first cavity 111. The first end is regarded as the starting point of the first extension segment 1165, and the first extension segment 1165 is bent in a counterclockwise direction. The second extension segment 1166 is also arc-shaped and includes a third end and a fourth end. The third end is connected to the end of the second limiting block 1162 away from the inner wall of the first cavity 111. The third end is regarded as the starting point of the second extension segment 1166, and the second extension segment 1166 is bent in a clockwise direction. The second end and the fourth end are the closest points of the first extension segment 1165 and the second extension segment 1166, respectively, and the second end and the fourth end are arranged opposite to each other. In this embodiment, the first extension 1165, the second extension 1166, the first limiting block 1161, the second limiting block 1162, and the first inner wall 1111 all abut against the second male connector 410 to constrain the position of the second male connector 410 and improve the positional stability of the second male connector 410.

[0065] The assembly process and working principle of the simulated tree involved in this embodiment are as follows:

[0066] First, the first part 120 and the second part 140 are assembled into the first trunk 10: the first connecting component 100 located near the bottom of the first part 120 and the second connecting component 200 located at the top of the second part 140 are connected, such that the first male connector 310 of the first part 120 is electrically connected to the first female connector 320 of the second part 140, and the second male connector 410 of the first part 120 is electrically connected to the second female connector 420 of the second part 140.

[0067] Then, the first trunk 10 is installed on the second trunk 20: the first connecting component 100 located near the bottom of the second part 140 and the second connecting component 200 located at the top of the second trunk 20 are connected. The first male connector 310 of the second part 140 is electrically connected to the first female connector 320 of the second trunk 20, thereby forming a loop in the AC circuit of the simulated tree. The second male connector 410 of the second part 140 is electrically connected to the second female connector 420 of the second trunk 20, thereby forming a loop in the DC circuit of the simulated tree. After installation, the AC power plug 600 and the DC power plug 700 are connected to the AC power supply and the DC power supply respectively, so that both the AC and DC circuits of the simulated tree are connected. The AC output port 330 can power decorations or appliances with an AC operating current type, and the DC output port 430 can power decorations or appliances with a DC operating current type.

[0068] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0069] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An artificial tree, characterized in that, The simulated tree includes: The first tree trunk is equipped with the first connecting component; The second trunk is provided with a second connecting component, which is detachably connected to the first connecting component; wherein... The simulation tree also includes a first circuit device and a second circuit device; the first circuit device includes an AC output port, a first male connector, and a first female connector, and the second circuit device includes a DC output port, a second male connector, and a second female connector. The first male connector and the second male connector are disposed in the first connection component, and the first female connector and the second female connector are disposed in the second connection component. The first circuit device is configured such that when the first connecting component is connected to the second connecting component, the first male connector and the first female connector are electrically connected to form an AC circuit, and the AC output port is used to output the AC voltage of the first circuit. The second circuit device is configured such that when the first connecting component is connected to the second connecting component, the second male connector and the second female connector are electrically connected to form a DC circuit, and the DC output port is used to output the DC voltage of the second circuit.

2. The artificial tree of claim 1, wherein, The first connecting component includes a first bracket, and the second connecting component includes a second bracket. The first bracket is provided with a protrusion, and the second bracket is provided with a cavity. The protrusion extends out of the cavity and forms a convex-concave fit.

3. The simulated tree according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first bracket is provided with a first mounting hole, a second mounting hole and a third mounting hole, which are arranged in an isosceles triangle. The first male connector includes two first connecting ends, which are respectively inserted through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole, and the second male connector is inserted through the third mounting hole.

4. The simulated tree according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first female connector includes two second connection ends, each of which includes two spring contacts. The two spring contacts are arranged opposite to each other and clamp one of the first connection ends, so that the two second connection ends and one of the first connection ends respectively form an electrical connection.

5. The simulated tree according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second male connector includes a DC plug, and the second female connector includes a DC socket.

6. The simulated tree according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second trunk includes a second pole portion, and the second support includes a main body and an extension portion. The extension portion is connected to the side of the main body away from the first support. The extension portion is provided with at least two first mounting portions, which are spaced apart in the axial direction of the second pole portion. The second pole portion is provided with a second mounting portion, which is selectively installed in conjunction with one of the first mounting portions.

7. The simulated tree according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first tree trunk is provided with a fixing member, the first support is provided with a limiting component, the limiting component includes multiple limiting blocks, the first support is provided with a first cavity, the multiple limiting blocks are provided in the first cavity, the limiting blocks are connected to the inner wall of the first cavity, and the multiple limiting blocks are spaced apart, the outer periphery of the first support is provided with multiple fixing holes, the fixing holes extend into the limiting blocks, and the fixing member and the fixing holes are engaged to fix the first support.

8. The simulated tree according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first bracket is provided with a first limiting block and a second limiting block. The limiting component further includes a first extension section and a second extension section. The first extension section is connected to the end of the first limiting block away from the inner wall, and the second extension section is connected to the end of the second limiting block away from the inner wall. The first extension section, the second extension section, the first limiting block, the second limiting block, and the inner wall of the first bracket located between the first limiting block and the second limiting block constrain the position of the second male connector.

9. The simulated tree according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first tree trunk includes a first part and a second part. The first part is provided with a first connecting component, and the second part is provided with a second connecting component. The second connecting component in the second part is connected to the first connecting component in the first part. The second part is also provided with the first connecting component, and the first connecting component in the second part is connected to the second connecting component in the second tree trunk.

10. The simulated tree according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first tree trunk is located at the top of the simulated tree, and the AC output terminal is located on the first tree trunk.

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