A socket
By introducing a wireless charging unit and a magnetic attraction structure into the socket, the socket's multi-functionality is expanded, solving the problem of the existing socket's single function and providing a flexible and convenient user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHONGSHAN CITY SHIDUN ELECTRIC APPLIANCE
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing sockets have limited functionality, restricting the application scenarios for wireless charging and failing to meet diverse usage needs.
Design a socket that combines a wireless charging unit and a power function module, and achieves multi-functional expansion through a magnetic attraction structure, including a wireless charging coil and a magnetic attraction structure, supporting the installation and removal of various power function modules.
It enriches the functionality of the socket, realizes the flexibility and convenience of wireless charging, and supports the free installation and use of various power function modules.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to electrical appliances, and in particular to a socket. Background Technology
[0002] Some existing power outlets only allow wired operation of appliances, such as plugging a power adapter into the outlet's socket, and then connecting the adapter to the appliance. Some outlets now include wireless charging capabilities for smartphones and smartwatches. However, these existing outlets still have relatively limited functionality, restricting the application scenarios for wireless charging and failing to meet higher requirements. Utility Model Content
[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a socket that utilizes a wireless charging structure to achieve a wide range of functions while being easy to use.
[0004] A socket according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a socket body with a power outlet; a wireless charging unit, one end of which is connected to the socket body, the wireless charging unit extending linearly, the wireless charging unit having a plurality of wireless charging coils arranged along its length, the wireless charging unit having a plurality of charging positions corresponding to each wireless charging coil, the wireless charging unit also having a magnetic attraction structure arranged along its length, each wireless charging coil corresponding to the magnetic attraction structure; and a power consumption module having multiple functions, the power consumption module having a magnetic attraction part, a power storage component, and a wireless power extraction coil, the power consumption module being fixed to the wireless charging unit by magnetic attraction between the magnetic attraction part and the magnetic attraction structure, and the power consumption module being magnetically mounted on any of the charging positions, the power storage component providing power to the power consumption module, and the power storage component drawing power from the wireless charging coil through the wireless power extraction coil.
[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a socket has at least the following beneficial effects: the socket has a wireless charging section on the basis of the socket body. The wireless charging section has a linearly extending structure and provides multiple charging positions. Different power function modules can be magnetically installed on the wireless charging section as needed, thereby enriching the functionality of the socket. Each power function module can be detached and removed for use, or kept magnetically attached to the wireless charging section for use, which is very convenient. In addition, each power function module can be installed on any charging position, allowing for flexible charging location and making it more convenient to use.
[0006] According to some embodiments of this utility model, two wireless charging units are provided and are respectively connected to the left and right sides of the socket body, with the two wireless charging units extending to the left and right sides respectively.
[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the power socket includes a high-voltage socket and a low-voltage socket, and the low-voltage socket includes a USB power supply socket.
[0008] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the socket body is provided with a high-voltage conductive sheet group for connecting to the power grid. The high-voltage conductive sheet group forms a high-voltage power insertion position corresponding to the high-voltage socket. The socket body is provided with a power board, which is provided with a step-down circuit for stepping down the high-voltage power from the power grid before outputting it. The power board is connected to the high-voltage conductive sheet group through a first connecting wire and draws power from the high-voltage conductive sheet group. The socket body is provided with a low-voltage connector corresponding to the low-voltage socket. The low-voltage connector is connected to the power board and draws power from the power board.
[0009] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the socket body is provided with a high-voltage conductive sheet group for connecting to the power grid. The high-voltage conductive sheet group forms a high-voltage power connection insertion position corresponding to the high-voltage socket. The socket body is provided with a power board, which is provided with a step-down circuit for outputting the high-voltage power from the power grid after stepping down the voltage. The wireless charging part is provided with a power receiving circuit board that extends along the length of the wireless charging part. The power receiving circuit board is connected to the power board through a second connecting wire. The power receiving circuit board is provided with power receiving points corresponding to the wireless charging coils. The wireless charging coils are connected to the corresponding power receiving points and draw power from the power board through the power receiving circuit board.
[0010] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the magnetic attraction structure is a ferromagnetic strip, which extends along the length of the wireless charging unit. The ferromagnetic strips are arranged in pairs, and the two pairs of ferromagnetic strips are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of the wireless charging coil. The magnetic attraction part of the power consumption module is a magnet, and the magnetic attraction parts are arranged in pairs. The two pairs of magnetic attraction parts are arranged vertically and are respectively used to cooperate one-to-one with the two pairs of ferromagnetic strips.
[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the wireless charging unit is provided with mounting grooves corresponding to the ferromagnetic strips one by one. The ferromagnetic strips are housed in the corresponding mounting grooves, and the sidewalls of the mounting grooves are connected with elastic buckles. The elastic buckles are used to engage and fix the ferromagnetic strips in the mounting grooves.
[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the wireless charging coils of the wireless charging unit are arranged in two stacked rows, with each row of wireless charging coils evenly spaced apart. The two rows of wireless charging coils are staggered, and the distance between the staggered arrangement is half the center distance between two adjacent wireless charging coils.
[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the wireless charging unit includes a bottom shell, a top shell, and an isolation cover. The bottom shell is provided with a plurality of coil slots corresponding one-to-one with the wireless charging coils. The wireless charging coils are installed in the corresponding coil slots. The isolation cover is connected to the bottom shell and covers the openings of the coil slots, thus covering the wireless charging coils on the bottom shell. The magnetic attraction structure is fixed to the top shell. The top shell and the bottom shell are connected. The magnetic attraction structure is disposed within the cavity formed by the top shell and the bottom shell and is located outside the isolation cover.
[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the socket body includes a socket body bottom shell and a socket body front shell. The socket body front shell is connected to the socket body bottom shell. The power outlet is disposed on the socket body front shell. One end of the charging part bottom shell is connected to the socket body bottom shell and integrally formed. One end of the charging part front shell is connected to the socket body front shell and integrally formed.
[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the power consumption function module according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the power consumption module of this utility model embodiment, which is a night light module;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the power consumption function module as a switch module in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the electrical component in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A structural diagram of the structure shown from another angle;
[0024] Figure 8 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.
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[0026] The socket body is 100, the power outlet is 110, the high voltage outlet is 111, the low voltage outlet is 112, the high voltage conductive sheet assembly is 120, the power board is 130, the first connecting wire is 140, the low voltage connector is 150, the socket body bottom shell is 160, the socket body front shell is 170, and the connecting bracket is 180.
[0027] Wireless charging unit 200, wireless charging coil 210, magnetic attraction structure 220, power connection circuit board 230, second connecting wire 240, mounting slot 250, elastic buckle 260, charging unit bottom shell 270, charging unit front shell 280, isolation cover 290, coil slot 271.
[0028] The power consumption module 300, magnetic suction unit 310, power storage unit 320, wireless power extraction coil 330, light source board 340, and switch board 350 are also included. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0031] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.
[0032] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.
[0033] Reference Figures 1 to 8 A socket includes a socket body 100, a wireless charging unit 200, and a power function module 300. The socket body 100 has a power outlet 110. One end of the wireless charging unit 200 is connected to the socket body 100. The wireless charging unit 200 extends linearly and has multiple wireless charging coils 210 arranged along its length. Each wireless charging coil 210 has multiple charging positions. The wireless charging unit 200 also has a magnetic attraction structure 220 arranged along its length, and each wireless charging coil 210 corresponds to the magnetic attraction structure 220. The power consumption module 300 is equipped with multiple functions to provide different uses. The power consumption module 300 is equipped with a magnetic part 310, a power storage component 320 and a wireless power extraction coil 330. The power consumption module 300 can be fixed to the wireless charging unit 200 by magnetically engaging with the magnetic engagement structure 220 through the magnetic part 310. The power consumption module 300 can be magnetically installed in any charging position. The power storage component 320 is used to provide power to the power consumption module 300. The power storage component 320 draws power from the wireless charging coil 210 through the wireless power extraction coil 330.
[0034] The aforementioned socket incorporates a wireless charging unit 200 on top of the socket body 100. The wireless charging unit 200 has a linear extension structure and provides multiple charging positions. Different power function modules 300 can be magnetically installed on the wireless charging unit 200 as needed, thereby enriching the socket's functionality. Each power function module 300 can be detached and removed for use, or kept magnetically attached to the wireless charging unit 200 for convenient use. Furthermore, each power function module 300 can be installed on any charging position, allowing for flexible charging location and enhanced ease of use.
[0035] In the embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, two types of power-consuming functional modules 300 are illustrated: one is a night light module with an internal light source board 340, and the other is a switch module with an internal switch board 350; both are equipped with Bluetooth for convenient control via smart devices. In this embodiment, the power-consuming functional module 300 may include a charging circuit board, and the wireless power extraction coil 330 is connected to the energy storage device 320 via the charging circuit board, thereby enabling charging of the energy storage device 320. In this embodiment, the energy storage device 320 may be a lithium battery or other structure capable of energy storage.
[0036] It is understandable that the power function module 300 can be a smart mosquito killer, night light, smart switch, curtain controller, aromatherapy, smoke detector, PM2.5 sensor, or alarm clock, etc., and can be configured according to needs. Those skilled in the art can also expand other more function modules as needed.
[0037] In this embodiment, two wireless charging units 200 are provided and are respectively connected to the left and right sides of the socket body 100. The two wireless charging units 200 extend to the left and right sides respectively, so that there are more places to install the power function module 300, and the overall socket structure is symmetrical and balanced.
[0038] In this embodiment, the power outlet 110 includes a high-voltage outlet 111 and a low-voltage outlet 112, with the low-voltage outlet 112 including a USB power supply port. Providing the low-voltage outlet 112 facilitates charging of digital devices. In this embodiment, the high-voltage outlet 111 is, for example, a two-prong or three-prong outlet.
[0039] In this embodiment, the socket body 100 is provided with a high-voltage conductive sheet group 120, which is used to connect to the power grid. The high-voltage conductive sheet group 120 forms a high-voltage power insertion position corresponding to the high-voltage socket 111. The socket body 100 is provided with a power board 130, which is provided with a step-down circuit to reduce the voltage of the high-voltage power from the power grid before outputting it. The power board 130 is connected to the high-voltage conductive sheet group 120 and draws power from the high-voltage conductive sheet group 120 through a first connecting wire 140. The socket body 100 is provided with a low-voltage connector 150 corresponding to the low-voltage socket 112. The low-voltage connector 150 is connected to the power board 130 and draws power from the power board 130. With the above structure, the high-voltage conductive sheet group 120 can be used directly to supply power to the power board 130, and the power board 130 then converts the high-voltage power from the power grid into a voltage compatible with the low-voltage connector 150. In this embodiment, the low-voltage connector 150 is, for example, various types of USB connectors.
[0040] In one embodiment, the high-voltage conductive plate group 120 includes a live wire conductive plate and a neutral wire conductive plate, which are respectively connected to the live wire and neutral wire of the power grid. The live wire conductive plate and the neutral wire conductive plate each have the aforementioned high-voltage connection insertion positions, allowing the plug pin to be inserted and draw power. In another embodiment, the first connecting wire 140 includes two branch wires, which are respectively connected to the live wire conductive plate and the neutral wire conductive plate.
[0041] In this embodiment, the wireless charging unit 200 is provided with a power receiving circuit board 230, which extends along the length of the wireless charging unit 200. The power receiving circuit board 230 is connected to the power board 130 via a second connecting wire 240. The power receiving circuit board 230 has power receiving points corresponding to the wireless charging coils 210. The wireless charging coils 210 are connected to the corresponding power receiving points and draw power from the power board 130 through the power receiving circuit board 230. With the above structure, the power board 130 can supply power to the wireless charging coils 210, and the power receiving circuit board 230 connects each wireless charging coil 210, making the connection convenient, neat, and easy to assemble and maintain.
[0042] In this embodiment, the power board 130 may be equipped with necessary step-down circuits, voltage regulator circuits, and wireless charging power supply circuits to meet the power needs of the low-voltage connector 150 and the wireless charging coil 210. In this field, the circuits for achieving the above power adaptation are conventional technical means, and will not be described in detail here.
[0043] In this embodiment, the magnetic attraction structure 220 is a ferromagnetic strip extending along the length of the wireless charging unit 200. The ferromagnetic strips are arranged in pairs, with each pair positioned above and below the wireless charging coil 210. The magnetic attraction part 310 of the power-consuming module 300 is a magnet, also arranged in pairs, with each pair positioned above and below the other and corresponding to one of the paired ferromagnetic strips. Using this structure, the magnetic attraction structure 220, with its ferromagnetic strips, can easily accommodate multiple wireless charging coils 210 and facilitates magnetic attraction between the power-consuming module 300, which has magnets, at different positions. It is conceivable that in some embodiments, the magnetic attraction structure 220 may also use magnets while the magnetic attraction part 310 uses ferromagnetic components.
[0044] In this embodiment, the wireless charging unit 200 is provided with mounting slots 250 corresponding to the ferromagnetic strips. The ferromagnetic strips are accommodated in the corresponding mounting slots 250, and elastic buckles 260 are connected to the sidewalls of the mounting slots 250 to engage and fix the ferromagnetic strips in the mounting slots 250. With the above structure, the installation of the ferromagnetic strips is convenient and stable.
[0045] In this embodiment, the wireless charging coils 210 of the wireless charging unit 200 are arranged in two stacked rows, with each row of wireless charging coils 210 evenly spaced apart. The two rows of wireless charging coils 210 are staggered, and the staggered distance is half the center distance between two adjacent wireless charging coils 210. With the above structure, multiple charging positions can be compactly formed.
[0046] In this embodiment, the wireless charging unit 200 includes a bottom shell 270, a top shell 280, and an isolation cover 290. The bottom shell 270 has multiple coil slots 271 corresponding to the wireless charging coils 210. The wireless charging coils 210 are installed in the corresponding coil slots 271. The isolation cover 290 is connected to the bottom shell 270, covering the openings of the coil slots 271 and enclosing the wireless charging coils 210 within the bottom shell 270. A magnetic attraction structure 220 is fixed to the top shell 280. The top shell 280 and the bottom shell 270 are connected. The magnetic attraction structure 220 is located within the cavity formed by the top shell 280 and the bottom shell 270 and is situated outside the isolation cover 290. This structure effectively isolates the magnetic attraction structure 220 and the wireless charging coils 210, resulting in a reasonable overall structural design. In this embodiment, the power receiving circuit board 230 of the wireless charging unit 200 is fixed to the bottom shell 270 of the charging unit.
[0047] In this embodiment, the socket body 100 includes a socket body bottom shell 160 and a socket body front shell 170. The socket body front shell 170 is connected to the socket body bottom shell 160. A power outlet 110 is disposed on the socket body front shell 170. One end of the charging part bottom shell 270 is connected to the socket body bottom shell 160 and integrally formed, and one end of the charging part front shell 280 is connected to the socket body front shell 170 and integrally formed. Using the above structure simplifies the overall structure and facilitates manufacturing.
[0048] In this embodiment, the socket body 100 also includes a connecting frame 180, a high-voltage conductive sheet group 120, a power board 130 and a low-voltage connector 150 are installed on the connecting frame 180, the connecting frame 180 is fixed to the bottom shell 160 of the socket body and is housed in the cavity formed by the front shell 170 of the socket body and the bottom shell 160 of the socket body.
[0049] 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.
[0050] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A socket, characterized in that, include: The socket body (100) is provided with a power outlet (110); A wireless charging unit (200) is connected at one end to the socket body (100). The wireless charging unit (200) extends in a straight line and is provided with a plurality of wireless charging coils (210) arranged along the length direction of the wireless charging unit (200). The wireless charging unit (200) has a plurality of charging positions corresponding to each of the wireless charging coils (210). The wireless charging unit (200) is also provided with a magnetic attraction structure (220) arranged along the length direction of the wireless charging unit (200). Each wireless charging coil (210) can correspond to the magnetic attraction structure (220). The power consumption module (300) is equipped with multiple functions to provide different uses. The power consumption module (300) is equipped with a magnetic suction part (310), a power storage component (320), and a wireless power extraction coil (330). The power consumption module (300) can be fixed to the wireless charging part (200) by magnetically engaging with the magnetic attraction structure (220) through the magnetic suction part (310). The power consumption module (300) can be magnetically installed in any of the charging positions. The power storage component (320) is used to provide power to the power consumption module (300). The power storage component (320) draws power from the wireless charging coil (210) through the wireless power extraction coil (330).
2. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two wireless charging units (200) are provided and are respectively connected to the left and right sides of the socket body (100), with the two wireless charging units (200) extending to the left and right sides respectively.
3. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power socket (110) includes a high-voltage socket (111) and a low-voltage socket (112), and the low-voltage socket (112) includes a USB power supply socket.
4. The socket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The socket body (100) is provided with a high-voltage conductive sheet group (120), which is used to connect to the power grid. The high-voltage conductive sheet group (120) forms a high-voltage power insertion position corresponding to the high-voltage socket (111). The socket body (100) is provided with a power board (130), which is provided with a step-down circuit. The step-down circuit is used to step down the high voltage of the power grid and output it. The power board (130) is connected to the high-voltage conductive sheet group (120) through a first connecting wire (140) and draws power from the high-voltage conductive sheet group (120). The socket body (100) is provided with a low-voltage connector (150) corresponding to the low-voltage socket (112). The low-voltage connector (150) is connected to the power board (130) and draws power from the power board (130).
5. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The socket body (100) is provided with a high-voltage conductive sheet group (120), which is used to connect to the power grid. The high-voltage conductive sheet group (120) forms a high-voltage power connection insertion position corresponding to the high-voltage socket (111). The socket body (100) is provided with a power board (130), which is provided with a step-down circuit. The step-down circuit is used to step down the high voltage of the power grid before outputting it. The wireless charging unit (200) is provided with a power connection circuit board (2). 30) The power receiving circuit board (230) extends along the length of the wireless charging unit (200). The power receiving circuit board (230) is connected to the power board (130) through the second connecting wire (240). The power receiving circuit board (230) is provided with power receiving points that correspond one-to-one with the wireless charging coil (210). The wireless charging coil (210) is connected to the corresponding power receiving point and draws power from the power board (130) through the power receiving circuit board (230).
6. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The magnetic attraction structure (220) is a ferromagnetic strip. The ferromagnetic strip extends along the length of the wireless charging unit (200). The ferromagnetic strips are arranged in pairs. The two pairs of ferromagnetic strips are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of the wireless charging coil (210). The magnetic attraction part (310) of the power consumption module (300) is a magnet. The magnetic attraction parts (310) are arranged in pairs. The two pairs of magnetic attraction parts (310) are arranged vertically and are respectively used to cooperate with the two pairs of ferromagnetic strips one by one.
7. The socket according to claim 6, characterized in that: The wireless charging unit (200) is provided with mounting slots (250) corresponding to the ferromagnetic strips. The ferromagnetic strips are housed in the corresponding mounting slots (250). The sidewalls of the mounting slots (250) are connected to elastic buckles (260), which are used to engage and fix the ferromagnetic strips in the mounting slots (250).
8. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wireless charging coils (210) of the wireless charging unit (200) are arranged in two stacked rows, with each row of wireless charging coils (210) evenly spaced apart. The two rows of wireless charging coils (210) are staggered, and the distance between the staggered arrangement is half the center distance between two adjacent wireless charging coils (210).
9. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wireless charging unit (200) includes a charging unit bottom shell (270), a charging unit front shell (280), and an isolation cover (290). The charging unit bottom shell (270) is provided with a plurality of coil slots (271) corresponding one-to-one with the wireless charging coil (210). The wireless charging coil (210) is installed in the corresponding coil slot (271). The isolation cover (290) is connected to the charging unit bottom shell (270) and covers the coil. The slot (271) covers the wireless charging coil (210) on the bottom shell (270) of the charging part. The magnetic attraction structure (220) is fixed to the front shell (280) of the charging part. The front shell (280) of the charging part and the bottom shell (270) of the charging part are connected. The magnetic attraction structure (220) is disposed in the cavity formed by the front shell (280) and the bottom shell (270) of the charging part and is located outside the isolation cover (290).
10. The socket according to claim 9, characterized in that: The socket body (100) includes a socket body bottom shell (160) and a socket body front shell (170). The socket body front shell (170) is connected to the socket body bottom shell (160). The power outlet (110) is disposed on the socket body front shell (170). One end of the charging part bottom shell (270) is connected to the socket body bottom shell (160) and integrally formed. One end of the charging part front shell (280) is connected to the socket body front shell (170) and integrally formed.