An extension socket

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of socket technology, specifically to a power strip. The power strip provided by this utility model includes a housing, a neutral wire conductive plate, a live wire conductive plate, and a ground wire conductive plate. The housing includes a front panel and a back panel opposite to the front panel. The front panel includes two angled walls, each with a row of first socket groups. The neutral wire conductive plate can be used with the first neutral wire sockets of the two rows of first socket groups, the live wire conductive plate can be used with the first live wire sockets of the two rows of first socket groups, and the ground wire conductive plate can be used with the ground wire sockets of the two rows of first socket groups. Therefore, the power strip provided by this utility model has two rows of socket groups on its front panel, but only requires one neutral wire conductive plate, one live wire conductive plate, and one ground wire conductive plate internally. Compared to the prior art where each row of socket groups requires one neutral wire conductive plate, one live wire conductive plate, and one ground wire conductive plate, the number of components is reduced, effectively lowering costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sockets, and in particular to a power strip. Background Technology

[0002] To provide power to more electrical devices, some power strips have two rows of sockets on the front panel of the casing. Inside the casing, there are two live wire conductive plates, two neutral wire conductive plates, and two ground wire conductive plates connected in series. This ensures that each row of sockets has a live wire conductive plate, a neutral wire conductive plate, and a ground wire conductive plate at the bottom, so that the plug of an external electrical device can obtain power when it is plugged into any of the sockets.

[0003] The drawback of existing technology is that there are a large number of live wire conductive plates, neutral wire conductive plates, and ground wire conductive plates, resulting in higher component production costs and higher assembly costs for the power strip. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model embodiment is to provide a power strip that solves the problem that the power strip in the prior art has many internal components, and the production cost of the components and the assembly cost of the power strip are relatively high.

[0005] The power strip provided in this embodiment of the utility model includes:

[0006] The housing includes a front panel and a back panel disposed opposite to the front panel. The front panel includes two inclined walls disposed at an included angle. The distance between the two inclined walls tends to narrow in the direction away from the back panel. Each inclined wall is provided with a row of first socket groups. Each row of first socket groups is disposed along the length direction of the housing. Each first socket group includes a first neutral wire socket, a first live wire socket, and a ground wire socket.

[0007] A neutral wire conductive plate is installed inside the housing. The neutral wire conductive plate includes a first main conductive arm and two rows of first branch conductive arms. The first main conductive arm is located between the two rows of first socket groups. The two rows of first branch conductive arms are respectively connected to both sides of the first main conductive arm. Each first neutral wire socket has a first branch conductive arm at its bottom.

[0008] A live wire conductive sheet is installed inside the housing. The live wire conductive sheet includes a second main conductive arm and two rows of second branch conductive arms. The second main conductive arm is located between the two rows of the first socket groups and is spaced apart from the first main conductive arm in the thickness direction of the housing. The two rows of second branch conductive arms are respectively connected to both sides of the second main conductive arm. Each first live wire socket has a second branch conductive arm at its bottom.

[0009] A grounding conductive plate is installed inside the housing. The grounding conductive plate includes a third main conductive arm and two rows of third branch conductive arms. The third main conductive arm is located between the two rows of the first socket group and is spaced apart from the first main conductive arm and the second main conductive arm in the thickness direction of the housing. The two rows of third branch conductive arms are respectively connected to both sides of the third main conductive arm. Each grounding socket has a third branch conductive arm at its bottom.

[0010] Optionally, the outer shell is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs connecting the two inclined walls, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs are spaced apart in the length direction of the outer shell.

[0011] Optionally, the power strip further includes several mounting blocks, which are respectively mounted on the side of several first socket groups near the back plate. The mounting blocks have a first mounting groove on the side facing away from the first neutral wire socket. The bottom of the first mounting groove has a first socket that is directly opposite the first neutral wire socket. The groove wall of the first mounting groove facing the first main conductive arm has a first through-hole. The first branch conductive arm passes through the first through-hole and has a first plug-in seat located in the first mounting groove and facing the first through-hole.

[0012] Optionally, the reinforcing rib is provided with a second mounting groove on the side facing the back plate. The second mounting groove connects the two sides of the reinforcing rib in the length direction of the outer shell, and the first main conductive arm is mounted in a plurality of the second mounting grooves.

[0013] Optionally, the first branch conductive arm has a first socket facing the first neutral wire socket, and the second branch conductive arm has a second socket facing the first live wire socket.

[0014] The neutral wire conductive sheet includes a plurality of first bent connecting arms, one end of which is connected to the first main conductive arm, and the other end is bent toward the back plate. A plurality of first branch conductive arms are respectively connected to the other end of the plurality of first bent connecting arms.

[0015] The live wire conductive sheet is located on the side of the neutral wire conductive sheet near the back plate. The live wire conductive sheet includes a plurality of second bent connecting arms. One end of the plurality of second bent connecting arms is connected to the second main conductive arm, and the other end is bent toward the back plate. A plurality of second branch conductive arms are respectively connected to the other end of the plurality of second bent connecting arms.

[0016] The bending length of the first bent connecting arm is greater than that of the second bent connecting arm, so that the first plug-in socket and the second plug-in socket can be at the same height.

[0017] Optionally, the first socket includes:

[0018] Two spaced-apart first clamping arms;

[0019] A first elastic connecting segment is disposed on the side of the two first clamping arms away from the first neutral wire socket. The two ends of the first elastic connecting segment are respectively connected to the two first clamping arms. The first elastic connecting segment is used to generate elastic deformation when the two first clamping arms are far apart.

[0020] Optionally, both of the first clamping arms include a first proximal end near the first neutral wire socket, and the distance between the two first proximal ends tends to expand in the direction near the first neutral wire socket.

[0021] Optionally, the housing further includes two side plates disposed opposite each other in its width direction, each side plate having a row of second socket groups, the second socket groups including a second live wire socket and a second neutral wire socket; the neutral wire conductive plate further includes a plurality of third sockets, the plurality of third sockets respectively facing the plurality of second neutral wire sockets, and the plurality of third sockets being connected to the first main conductive arm; the live wire conductive plate further includes a plurality of fourth sockets, the plurality of fourth sockets respectively facing the plurality of second live wire sockets, and the plurality of fourth sockets being connected to the second main conductive arm.

[0022] Optionally, the power strip further includes a USB module, which includes:

[0023] The main control board is installed inside the housing, and the live wire conductive plate and the neutral wire conductive plate are both connected to the main control board.

[0024] The first USB interface is mounted on the main control board and exposed in the housing.

[0025] Optionally, the USB module further includes a second USB interface, which is of a different type from the first USB interface. The second USB interface is mounted on the main control board and exposed in the housing.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the power strip provided by this utility model are as follows: The power strip provided by this utility model includes a shell, a neutral wire conductive plate, a live wire conductive plate, and a ground wire conductive plate. The shell includes a front panel and a back plate disposed opposite to the front panel. The front panel includes two inclined walls disposed at an included angle, and each inclined wall is provided with a row of first socket groups. The neutral wire conductive plate includes a first main conductive arm and two rows of first branch conductive arms respectively disposed on both sides of the first main conductive arm. The two rows of first branch conductive arms are used in conjunction with the first neutral wire sockets of the two rows of first socket groups. The live wire conductive plate includes a second main conductive arm and two rows of second branch conductive arms respectively disposed on both sides of the second main conductive arm. The electric arms are used in conjunction with the first live wire sockets of the two rows of first socket groups. The ground wire conductive plate includes a third main conductive arm and two rows of third branch conductive arms respectively disposed on both sides of the third main conductive arm. The two rows of third branch conductive arms are used in conjunction with the ground wire sockets of the two rows of first socket groups. Specifically, the panel of the power strip provided in this embodiment of the utility model is provided with two rows of socket groups, but only one neutral wire conductive plate, one live wire conductive plate and one ground wire conductive plate need to be provided inside. Compared with the prior art, which requires one neutral wire conductive plate, one live wire conductive plate and one ground wire conductive plate for each row of socket groups, the number of parts is relatively small, which can effectively reduce the production cost and assembly cost of parts.

[0027] Furthermore, in existing technologies, the panel of the casing is flat. When the plug of the electrical device occupies a large space, there will be insufficient space next to the other row of sockets when one row is in use, making it impossible to plug into the other row. In the power strip provided by this utility model embodiment, the panel of the casing includes two inclined walls set at an angle, and the distance between the two inclined walls narrows in the direction away from the back panel. In this way, when one row of first sockets is in use, the plug will not occupy the space of the other row of first sockets, and there is sufficient space next to the other row of first sockets for normal plug insertion. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. In the accompanying drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the power strip provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the power strip from another angle;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the neutral wire conductive sheet provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the live wire conductive sheet provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the power strip without its outer casing, provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of part A in the middle;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first main conductive arm installed in the second mounting groove according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of a portion of position B in the middle;

[0037] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting block provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0038] Figure 10 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of the middle C position;

[0039] Figure 11 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of a portion of position D;

[0040] Figure 12 yes Figure 5 A structural diagram of the structure shown from another angle;

[0041] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 Enlarged view of a portion of position E in the middle;

[0042] Figure 14 yes Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the mounting block from another angle.

[0043] The labels for the attached figures are as follows:

[0044] 1000, power strip;

[0045] 100. Outer casing; 110. Front panel; 111. Sloping wall; 1111. First socket group; 11111. First neutral wire socket; 11112. First live wire socket; 11113. Ground wire socket; 120. Back plate; 130. Reinforcing rib; 131. Second mounting slot; 140. Side plate; 141. Second socket group; 1411. Second live wire socket; 1412. Second neutral wire socket;

[0046] 200, Neutral conductive sheet; 210, First main conductive arm; 220, First branch conductive arm; 221, First connector; 2211, First clamping arm; 22111, First proximal end; 2212, First elastic connecting section; 230, First bent connecting arm; 240, Third connector;

[0047] 300, live wire conductive sheet; 310, second main conductive arm; 320, second branch conductive arm; 321, second connector; 3211, second clamping arm; 32111, second proximal end; 3212, second elastic connecting section; 330, second bent connecting arm; 340, fourth connector;

[0048] 400. Grounding conductive plate; 410. Third main conductive arm; 420. Third branch conductive arm; 421. Fifth connector;

[0049] 500, Mounting block; 510, First mounting slot; 511, First socket; 512, First through port; 520, Third mounting slot; 521, Second socket; 522, Second through port; 530, Fourth mounting slot; 531, Third socket; 532, Third through port; 540, Fifth mounting slot;

[0050] 600, USB module; 610, main control board; 620, first USB interface; 630, second USB interface;

[0051] 700, switch;

[0052] 800. Power cord;

[0053] 900, Protective component; 910, Baffle; 911, First inclined plane; 912, Second inclined plane; 920, Compression spring. Detailed Implementation

[0054] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The preferred embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0055] This utility model embodiment provides a power strip 1000, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, the power strip 1000 includes a housing 100, a neutral wire conductive plate 200, a live wire conductive plate 300, and a ground wire conductive plate 400. The housing 100 includes a front panel 110 and a back plate 120 disposed opposite to the front panel 110. The front panel 110 includes two angled walls 111, the distance between the two angled walls 111 narrowing in the direction away from the back plate 120. Each angled wall 111 has a row of first socket groups 1111, and each row of first socket groups 1111 extends along the length of the housing 100. Figure 1The X-direction of the socket is set, and each first socket group 1111 includes a first neutral wire socket 11111, a first live wire socket 11112, and a ground wire socket 11113. The neutral wire conductive plate 200 is installed inside the housing 100. The neutral wire conductive plate 200 includes a first main conductive arm 210 and two rows of first branch conductive arms 220. The first main conductive arm 210 is located between the two rows of first socket groups 1111, and the two rows of first branch conductive arms 220 are respectively connected to the two sides of the first main conductive arm 210. Each first neutral wire socket 11111 has a first branch conductive arm 220 at its bottom, so that when the plug of the external electrical equipment is plugged into any first socket group 1111, it can contact the first branch conductive arm 220. A live wire conductive sheet 300 is installed inside the housing 100. The live wire conductive sheet 300 includes a second main conductive arm 310 and two rows of second branch conductive arms 320. The second main conductive arm 310 is located between the two rows of first socket groups 1111 and is in the thickness direction of the housing 100. Figure 1 The first main conductive arm 210 is spaced apart from the second main conductive arm 310 in the Z direction. Two rows of second branch conductive arms 320 are respectively connected to the two sides of the second main conductive arm 310. Each first live wire socket 11112 has a second branch conductive arm 320 at its bottom, so that when the plug of the external electrical equipment is plugged into any first socket group 1111, it can contact the second branch conductive arm 320. The grounding conductive plate 400 is installed inside the housing 100. The grounding conductive plate 400 includes a third main conductive arm 410 and two rows of third branch conductive arms 420. The third main conductive arm 410 is located between the two rows of first socket groups 1111 and is spaced apart from the first main conductive arm 210 and the second main conductive arm 310 in the thickness direction of the housing 100. The two rows of third branch conductive arms 420 are respectively connected to the two sides of the third main conductive arm 410. Each grounding socket 11113 has a third branch conductive arm 420 at its bottom so that the plug of the external electrical equipment can contact the third branch conductive arm 420 when plugged into any first socket group 1111.

[0056] Specifically, in existing technologies, in power strips with two rows of sockets on the panel, the inner side of the casing needs to be equipped with two series-connected live wire conductive plates, two series-connected neutral wire conductive plates, and two series-connected ground wire conductive plates. This ensures that each row of sockets has one live wire conductive plate, one neutral wire conductive plate, and one ground wire conductive plate at its bottom, allowing external electrical devices to obtain power when plugged into any of the socket groups. The drawback of existing technologies is that the number of live wire conductive plates, neutral wire conductive plates, and ground wire conductive plates is relatively large, resulting in high component production costs and high assembly costs for the power strip.

[0057] By implementing this embodiment, the panel 110 of the power strip 1000 is provided with two rows of first socket groups 1111, but the housing 100 only needs to be provided with one neutral wire conductive plate 200, one live wire conductive plate 300, and one ground wire conductive plate 400, so that the plug of the external electrical device can obtain power when it is placed in any of the first socket groups. Compared with the prior art, which requires one neutral wire conductive plate 200, one live wire conductive plate 300, and one ground wire conductive plate 400 for each row of 1000 socket groups, the number of parts is reduced, which can effectively reduce the production cost and assembly cost of parts, thereby reducing the production cost of the power strip 1000.

[0058] Furthermore, the power strip 1000 shown in this embodiment has a relatively high yield rate. For example, in existing power strips, two live wire conductive pieces need to be soldered together by a conductor. Issues such as incomplete soldering and breakage at the solder joint due to stress after soldering can lead to a high defect rate. The power strip 1000 shown in this embodiment achieves the function of two live wire conductive pieces in the prior art through a single live wire conductive piece 300. Unlike the prior art, it does not require soldering the two live wire conductive pieces together with a conductor. Therefore, issues such as incomplete soldering and breakage at the solder joint due to stress after soldering are eliminated, resulting in a higher yield rate for the power strip 1000.

[0059] It is worth mentioning that the panel of the existing casing is flat. When the plug of the electrical device occupies a large space, there will be insufficient space next to the other row of sockets when one row of sockets is in use, making it impossible to plug in the other row of sockets. In the power strip 1000 provided in this embodiment, the panel 110 of the casing 100 includes two inclined walls 111 set at an included angle. The distance between the two inclined walls 111 has a narrowing trend in the direction away from the back panel 120. In this way, when one row of first sockets 1111 is in use, the plug will not occupy the space of the other row of first sockets 1111, and there is sufficient space next to the other row of first sockets 1111 for the plug to be plugged in normally.

[0060] refer to Figures 7-8 In a specific embodiment, the outer shell 100 is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs 130 connecting the two inclined walls 111, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs 130 are spaced apart in the length direction of the outer shell 100.

[0061] Specifically, without the reinforcing ribs 130, the structural strength of the panel 110 of the outer shell 100 is poor, making it more susceptible to damage under external forces, resulting in a poor user experience. To address this technical problem, this embodiment provides several reinforcing ribs 130 within the outer shell 100. These reinforcing ribs 130 are spaced apart along the length of the outer shell 100 and connect to the two inclined walls 111. This increases the structural strength of the panel 110 and reduces the probability of damage to the panel 110 of the outer shell 100 under stress.

[0062] Furthermore, the term "several reinforcing ribs 130" indicates that the number of reinforcing ribs 130 is greater than or equal to two. For example, the number of reinforcing ribs 130 can be two, three, four, six, etc., but this embodiment does not limit the specific number.

[0063] refer to Figures 6-9 In a specific embodiment, the power strip 1000 further includes a plurality of mounting blocks 500. The plurality of mounting blocks 500 are respectively mounted on the side of the plurality of first socket groups 1111 near the back plate 120. The mounting block 500 has a first mounting groove 510 on the side facing away from the first neutral wire socket 11111. The bottom of the first mounting groove 510 has a first socket 511 directly opposite the first neutral wire socket 11111. The first mounting groove 510 has a first through-hole 512 on the groove wall facing the first main conductive arm 210. The first branch conductive arm 220 passes through the first through-hole 512. The first branch conductive arm 220 has a first plug-in seat 221 located in the first mounting groove 510 and facing the first through-hole 512.

[0064] Specifically, when assembling the power strip 1000, the mounting block 500 is first installed on the side of the first socket group 1111 near the back plate 120, and then the neutral wire conductive piece 200 is installed. Specifically, the first main conductive arm 210 of the neutral wire conductive piece 200 is placed between the two rows of the first socket groups 1111, and the first plug 221 on the first branch conductive arm 220 is placed in the first mounting groove 510 on the side of the mounting block 500 facing away from the first neutral wire socket 11111. In this way, the position of the first plug 221 can be restricted by the first mounting groove 510, so as to prevent the first plug 221 from leaving the preset position as the usage time and number of uses increase, which would cause the power strip 1000 to malfunction.

[0065] refer to Figure 8 In a specific embodiment, the reinforcing rib 130 is provided with a second mounting groove 131 on the side facing the back plate 120. The second mounting groove 131 connects the two sides of the reinforcing rib 130 in the length direction of the outer shell 100. The first main conductive arm 210 is installed in several second mounting grooves 131.

[0066] Specifically, the second mounting groove 131 on the reinforcing rib 130 can provide some protection for the first main conductive arm 210, and prevent the first main conductive arm 210 from being deformed by external forces to a certain extent, so as to avoid the power strip 1000 from becoming uncontrollable due to the deformation of the first main conductive arm 210.

[0067] refer to Figures 6-9 In some embodiments, the mounting block 500 has a third mounting groove 520 on the side facing away from the first live wire socket 11112. The bottom of the third mounting groove 520 has a second socket 521 that is directly opposite to the first live wire socket 11112. The third mounting groove 520 has a second opening 522 on the groove wall facing the second main conductive arm 310. The second branch conductive arm 320 passes through the second opening 522. The second branch conductive arm 320 has a second plug-in seat 321 located in the third mounting groove 520 and facing the second opening 522.

[0068] Specifically, when assembling the power strip 1000, the mounting block 500 is first installed on the side of the first socket group 1111 near the back plate 120, and then the live wire conductive sheet 300 is installed. Specifically, the second main conductive arm 310 of the live wire conductive sheet 300 is placed between the two rows of the first socket group 1111, and the second plug 321 on the second branch conductive arm 320 is placed in the third mounting groove 520 on the side of the mounting block 500 facing away from the first live wire socket 11112. In this way, the position of the second plug 321 can be restricted by the third mounting groove 520, so as to prevent the second plug 321 from leaving the preset position as the usage time and number of uses increase, which would cause the power strip 1000 to malfunction.

[0069] refer to Figures 6-9 In some embodiments, the mounting block 500 has a fourth mounting groove 530 on the side facing away from the first grounding socket 11113. The bottom of the fourth mounting groove 530 has a third socket 531 that is directly opposite to the first grounding socket 11113. The fourth mounting groove 530 has a third through-hole 532 on the groove wall facing the third main conductive arm 410. The third branch conductive arm 420 passes through the third through-hole 532. The third branch conductive arm 420 has a fifth plug-in 421 located in the fourth mounting groove 530 and facing the third through-hole 532.

[0070] Specifically, when assembling the power strip 1000, the mounting block 500 is first installed on the side of the first socket group 1111 near the back plate 120, and then the ground wire conductive plate 400 is installed. Specifically, the third main conductive arm 410 of the ground wire conductive plate 400 is placed between the two rows of the first socket group 1111, and the fifth plug 421 on the third branch conductive arm 420 is placed in the fourth mounting groove 530 on the side of the mounting block 500 facing away from the first ground wire socket 11113. In this way, the position of the fifth plug 421 can be restricted by the fourth mounting groove 530, so as to prevent the fifth plug 421 from leaving the preset position as the usage time and number of uses increase, which would cause the power strip 1000 to malfunction.

[0071] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the first branch conductive arm 220 has a first connector 221 facing the first neutral wire socket 11111, and the second branch conductive arm 320 has a second connector 321 facing the first live wire socket 11112. The neutral wire conductive sheet 200 includes a plurality of first bent connecting arms 230, one end of which is connected to the first main conductive arm 210, and the other end is bent toward the back plate 120. The plurality of first branch conductive arms 220 are respectively connected to the other end of the plurality of first bent connecting arms 230. The live wire conductive sheet 300 is located on the side of the neutral wire conductive sheet 200 near the back plate 120. The live wire conductive sheet 300 includes a plurality of second bent connecting arms 330, one end of which is connected to the second main conductive arm 310, and the other end is bent toward the back plate 120. The plurality of second branch conductive arms 320 are respectively connected to the other end of the plurality of second bent connecting arms 330. The bending length of the first bent connecting arm 230 is greater than the bending length of the second bent connecting arm 330, so that the first plug-in seat 221 and the second plug-in seat 321 can be at the same height.

[0072] Specifically, the bending length is used to characterize the length in the thickness direction of the outer casing 100. Since the live wire conductive piece 300 is located on the side of the neutral wire conductive piece 200 closer to the back plate 120, in order to ensure the consistency of the plug insertion with the first socket 221 and the second socket 321 when the plug of the external electrical equipment is inserted into the first socket group 1111, the bending length of the first bent connecting arm 230 in this embodiment needs to be greater than the bending length of the second bent connecting arm 330, so that the first socket 221 and the second socket 321 can be at the same height.

[0073] refer to Figure 10In a specific embodiment, the first plug-in socket 221 includes two spaced-apart first clamping arms 2211 and a first elastic connecting section 2212. The first elastic connecting section 2212 is disposed on the side of the two first clamping arms 2211 away from the first neutral wire socket 11111. The two ends of the first elastic connecting section 2212 are respectively connected to the two first clamping arms 2211. The first elastic connecting section 2212 is used to generate elastic deformation when the two first clamping arms 2211 are far apart.

[0074] By implementing this embodiment, when the plug of the external electrical device is inserted into the first socket group 1111, it will squeeze the two first clamping arms 2211, causing the two first clamping arms 2211 to move away from each other. At this time, the first elastic connecting segment 2212 deforms, thereby applying a force to bring the two first clamping arms 2211 closer to each other, so that the two first clamping arms 2211 clamp the plug, ensuring the stability of the plug connection with the first socket 221.

[0075] refer to Figure 10 In a specific embodiment, both first clamping arms 2211 include a first proximal end 22111 near the first neutral wire socket 11111, and the distance between the two first proximal ends 22111 has an expanding trend in the direction near the first neutral wire socket 11111.

[0076] By implementing this embodiment, when the plug of an external electrical device is inserted between the two first proximal ends 22111, the first proximal ends 22111 can be used to guide the plug, guiding the plug to go further between the two first clamping arms 2211, thus preventing the plug from getting stuck with the first clamping arms 2211 when it is inserted into the first socket group 1111.

[0077] refer to Figure 11 In some embodiments, the second connector 321 includes two spaced-apart second clamping arms 3211 and a second elastic connecting section 3212. The second elastic connecting section 3212 is disposed on the side of the two second clamping arms 3211 away from the first live wire socket 11112. The two ends of the second elastic connecting section 3212 are respectively connected to the two second clamping arms 3211. The second elastic connecting section 3212 is used to generate elastic deformation when the two second clamping arms 3211 are far apart.

[0078] By implementing this embodiment, when the plug of the external electrical device is inserted into the second socket group 141, it will squeeze the two second clamping arms 3211, causing the two second clamping arms 3211 to move away from each other. At this time, the second elastic connecting section 3212 deforms, thereby applying a force to bring the two second clamping arms 3211 closer to each other, so that the two second clamping arms 3211 clamp the plug, ensuring the stability of the plug connection with the second socket 321.

[0079] refer to Figure 11In a specific embodiment, both second clamping arms 3211 include a second proximal end 32111 near the first live wire socket 11112, and the distance between the two second proximal ends 32111 has an expanding tendency in the direction near the first live wire socket 11112.

[0080] By implementing this embodiment, when the plug of an external electrical device is inserted between the two second proximal ends 32111, the second proximal ends 32111 can be used to guide the plug, guiding the plug to go further between the two second clamping arms 3211, thus preventing the plug from getting stuck with the second clamping arms 3211 when it is inserted into the first socket group 1111.

[0081] refer to Figures 1-4 In some embodiments, the housing 100 further includes two side plates 140 disposed opposite each other in its width direction (Y direction in FIG. 1). Each side plate 140 is provided with a row of second socket groups 141, the second socket groups 141 including second live wire sockets 1411 and second neutral wire sockets 1412. The neutral wire conductive plate 200 further includes a plurality of third plug-in sockets 240, the plurality of third plug-in sockets 240 being respectively opposite to a plurality of second neutral wire sockets 1412, and the plurality of third plug-in sockets 240 being connected to the first main conductive arm 210. The live wire conductive plate 300 further includes a plurality of fourth plug-in sockets 340, the plurality of fourth plug-in sockets 340 being respectively opposite to a plurality of second live wire sockets 1411, and the plurality of fourth plug-in sockets 340 being connected to the second main conductive arm 310.

[0082] Through this embodiment, the number of socket groups of the power strip 1000 has been increased, enabling the power strip 1000 to provide power to more electrical devices at the same time, resulting in a better user experience.

[0083] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the power strip 1000 further includes a USB module 600, which includes a main control board 610 and a first USB interface 620. The main control board 610 is installed inside the housing 100, and the live wire conductive plate 300 and the neutral wire conductive plate 200 are both connected to the main control board 610. The first USB interface 620 is installed on the main control board 610 and exposed outside the housing 100.

[0084] By implementing this embodiment, the power strip 1000 can directly supply data cable connections without the need for a power adapter to be indirectly connected to the data cable, resulting in a better user experience.

[0085] Furthermore, the live wire conductive sheet 300 and the neutral wire conductive sheet 200 are each soldered with two wires (not shown in the figure), and the live wire conductive sheet 300 and the neutral wire conductive sheet 200 are respectively connected to the main control board 610 through these two wires.

[0086] refer to Figure 2In a specific embodiment, several first USB ports 620 are provided, allowing multiple data cables to be plugged in simultaneously, resulting in a better user experience. For example, when a user places the power strip 1000 at their workstation, they can simultaneously use several first USB ports 620 to plug in multiple data cables, one of which is used to power a desktop fan, and another is used to charge a mobile phone or tablet.

[0087] Furthermore, the first USB interface 620 may specifically be configured to have two, three, or more than three, which is not limited in this embodiment.

[0088] refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments, the USB module 600 further includes a second USB interface 630, which is of a different type from the first USB interface 620. The second USB interface 630 is mounted on the main control board 610 and exposed in the housing 100.

[0089] By implementing this embodiment, the USB module 600 can be used with data cables of various interface types, improving the user experience.

[0090] It is worth mentioning that there are many specific implementations of the first USB interface 620 and the second USB interface 630, and this embodiment does not limit them. For example, the first USB interface 620 is one of a USB-A interface, a TYPE-C interface, and a Micro USB; the second USB interface 630 is one of the other two of a USB-A interface, a TYPE-C interface, and a Micro USB.

[0091] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the power strip 1000 further includes a switch 700 and a power cord 800. The switch 700 is mounted on and exposed within the housing 100, and is connected to the live wire conductive piece 300. The power cord 800 includes a live wire (not shown), a neutral wire (not shown), and a ground wire (not shown). The live wire is connected to the live wire conductive piece 300 via the switch 700, the neutral wire is connected to the neutral wire conductive piece 200, and the ground wire is connected to the ground wire conductive piece 400.

[0092] Specifically, the power supply to the 1000 power strip can be cut off with a single click via switch 700, avoiding poor contact caused by frequent plugging and unplugging.

[0093] refer to Figures 12-14In some embodiments, the power strip 1000 further includes a protective component 900, which includes a plurality of baffles 910 and a compression spring 920. The baffles 910 include a first inclined surface 911 that is set at an obtuse angle to the first neutral wire socket 11111 and a second inclined surface 912 that is set at an obtuse angle to the first live wire socket 11112. The first inclined surface 911 is positioned between the first branch conductive arm 220 and the first neutral wire socket 11111, and the second inclined surface 912 is positioned between the second branch conductive arm 320 and the first live wire socket 11112. Each mounting block 500 has a fifth mounting groove 540 on the side facing the first socket group 1111. A baffle 910 is slidably mounted in the fifth mounting groove 540 so that when the first inclined surface 911 and the second inclined surface 912 are pressed, the baffle 910 can slide relative to the fifth mounting groove 540, allowing the first inclined surface 911 to move away from the first branch conductive arm 220 and the first neutral wire socket 11111, and the second inclined surface 912 to move away from the second branch conductive arm 320 and the first live wire socket 11112. The socket 1000 also includes several compression springs 920, with each baffle 910 abutting against a compression spring 920. When the first inclined surface 911 and the second inclined surface 912 are pressed, allowing the baffle 910 to slide relative to the fifth mounting groove 540, the compression spring 920 deforms and stores energy.

[0094] By implementing this embodiment, after the plug of an external electrical device is inserted into the first socket group 1111, it can press against the first inclined surface 911 and the second inclined surface 912, thereby causing the baffle 910 to move away, allowing the plug to contact the first branch conductive arm 220 and the second branch conductive arm 320. After the external electrical device is unplugged, the compression spring 920 will restore its deformation and cause the baffle 910 to return to its original position. At this time, the baffle 910 will shield the first branch conductive arm 220 and the second branch conductive arm 320, preventing them from being directly exposed to the first socket group 1111, thus improving the safety of the power strip 1000.

[0095] It should be understood that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Those skilled in the art can modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features; and all such modifications and substitutions should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A power strip, characterized in that, include: The housing includes a front panel and a back panel disposed opposite to the front panel. The front panel includes two inclined walls disposed at an included angle. The distance between the two inclined walls tends to narrow in the direction away from the back panel. Each inclined wall is provided with a row of first socket groups. Each row of first socket groups is disposed along the length direction of the housing. Each first socket group includes a first neutral wire socket, a first live wire socket, and a ground wire socket. A neutral wire conductive plate is installed inside the housing. The neutral wire conductive plate includes a first main conductive arm and two rows of first branch conductive arms. The first main conductive arm is located between the two rows of first socket groups. The two rows of first branch conductive arms are respectively connected to both sides of the first main conductive arm. Each first neutral wire socket has a first branch conductive arm at its bottom. A live wire conductive sheet is installed inside the housing. The live wire conductive sheet includes a second main conductive arm and two rows of second branch conductive arms. The second main conductive arm is located between the two rows of the first socket groups and is spaced apart from the first main conductive arm in the thickness direction of the housing. The two rows of second branch conductive arms are respectively connected to both sides of the second main conductive arm. Each first live wire socket has a second branch conductive arm at its bottom. A grounding conductive plate is installed inside the housing. The grounding conductive plate includes a third main conductive arm and two rows of third branch conductive arms. The third main conductive arm is located between the two rows of the first socket group and is spaced apart from the first main conductive arm and the second main conductive arm in the thickness direction of the housing. The two rows of third branch conductive arms are respectively connected to both sides of the third main conductive arm. Each grounding socket has a third branch conductive arm at its bottom.

2. The power strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs connecting the two inclined walls, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs are spaced apart along the length of the outer shell.

3. The power strip according to claim 2, characterized in that, The power strip also includes several mounting blocks, which are respectively installed on the side of several first socket groups near the back plate. The mounting blocks have a first mounting groove on the side facing away from the first neutral wire socket. The bottom of the first mounting groove has a first socket that is directly opposite the first neutral wire socket. The groove wall of the first mounting groove facing the first main conductive arm has a first through-hole. The first branch conductive arm passes through the first through-hole and has a first plug socket located in the first mounting groove and facing the first through-hole.

4. The power strip according to claim 3, characterized in that, The reinforcing rib is provided with a second mounting groove on the side facing the back plate. The second mounting groove connects the two sides of the reinforcing rib in the length direction of the outer shell. The first main conductive arm is installed in a plurality of the second mounting grooves.

5. The power strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first branch conductive arm has a first socket facing the first neutral wire socket, and the second branch conductive arm has a second socket facing the first live wire socket. The neutral wire conductive sheet includes a plurality of first bent connecting arms, one end of which is connected to the first main conductive arm, and the other end is bent toward the back plate. A plurality of first branch conductive arms are respectively connected to the other end of the plurality of first bent connecting arms. The live wire conductive sheet is located on the side of the neutral wire conductive sheet near the back plate. The live wire conductive sheet includes a plurality of second bent connecting arms. One end of the plurality of second bent connecting arms is connected to the second main conductive arm, and the other end is bent toward the back plate. A plurality of second branch conductive arms are respectively connected to the other end of the plurality of second bent connecting arms. The bending length of the first bent connecting arm is greater than that of the second bent connecting arm, so that the first plug-in socket and the second plug-in socket can be at the same height.

6. The power strip according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first socket includes: Two spaced-apart first clamping arms; A first elastic connecting segment is disposed on the side of the two first clamping arms away from the first neutral wire socket. The two ends of the first elastic connecting segment are respectively connected to the two first clamping arms. The first elastic connecting segment is used to generate elastic deformation when the two first clamping arms are far apart.

7. The power strip according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both of the first clamping arms include a first proximal end near the first neutral wire socket, and the distance between the two first proximal ends tends to expand in the direction near the first neutral wire socket.

8. The power strip according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The housing also includes two side plates arranged opposite each other in its width direction. Each of the two side plates is provided with a row of second socket groups, the second socket groups including a second live wire socket and a second neutral wire socket. The neutral wire conductive plate also includes a plurality of third sockets, the plurality of third sockets being directly opposite to the plurality of second neutral wire sockets, and the plurality of third sockets being connected to the first main conductive arm. The live wire conductive plate also includes a plurality of fourth sockets, the plurality of fourth sockets being directly opposite to the plurality of second live wire sockets, and the plurality of fourth sockets being connected to the second main conductive arm.

9. The power strip according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The power strip also includes a USB module, which comprises: The main control board is installed inside the housing, and the live wire conductive plate and the neutral wire conductive plate are both connected to the main control board. The first USB interface is mounted on the main control board and exposed in the housing.

10. The power strip according to claim 9, characterized in that, The USB module also includes a second USB interface, which is of a different type from the first USB interface. The second USB interface is mounted on the main control board and exposed in the housing.

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