Outdoor power socket

Abstract

This application relates to the field of power supply technology, and in particular to an outdoor power socket. The outdoor power socket includes: a housing, a socket assembly, a wireless module, a protective cover, and a grounding rod. The socket assembly is installed inside the housing and includes multiple socket modules, each with a socket hole that penetrates the housing for insertion into an external power plug. The wireless module is located inside the housing and electrically connected to the socket assembly for controlling the power supply to / from the socket assembly. The protective cover is rotatably connected to the housing and covers the socket holes of the multiple socket modules. The grounding rod is located at the lower vertical position of the housing and connected to it. When the protective cover covers the socket holes of the multiple socket modules, it can be locked onto the housing. This application, by providing a lockable protective cover, effectively prevents the socket from being misused, abused, or maliciously damaged, and makes it more convenient for users to use the outdoor power socket.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of power socket technology, and in particular to an outdoor power socket. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of modern society, outdoor activities are becoming increasingly diverse, such as camping, picnics, outdoor construction, and temporary commercial activities, leading to a growing demand for electricity. Outdoor power outlets, as an important device providing a power interface, are widely used in these scenarios.

[0003] When used in public outdoor areas, existing outdoor power sockets are usually only equipped with protective shells to prevent bumps or water ingress. There are no protective measures to prevent unauthorized use by users. Therefore, anyone can touch and use the sockets at will without authorization, which may lead to misuse of the sockets. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an outdoor power socket that can be locked and is easy to operate.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An outdoor power socket, comprising:

[0007] case;

[0008] A socket assembly is installed inside the housing. The socket assembly includes multiple socket modules, each of which has a socket hole that penetrates the housing and is used to connect and cooperate with an external power plug.

[0009] A wireless module, disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the socket assembly, is used to control the power supply / power off of the socket assembly;

[0010] A protective cover, rotatably connected to the housing, is used to cover the socket holes of the plurality of socket modules;

[0011] A grounding rod is positioned below the housing in the vertical direction and connected to the housing;

[0012] When the protective cover covers the socket holes of the multiple socket modules, the protective cover can be locked onto the housing.

[0013] Understandably, by installing a lockable protective cover that fits over the socket module's outlet, users must unlock the cover before using the module, effectively preventing misuse. Furthermore, by incorporating a wireless module to control the socket assembly, the outdoor power outlet can be opened or closed while the protective cover remains locked, allowing power to external devices without unlocking the cover, thus providing greater convenience.

[0014] In one embodiment, the protective cover is provided with a first locking plate, and the first locking plate has a first locking hole; the housing is provided with a second locking plate, and the second locking plate has a second locking hole;

[0015] The first locking plate can be disposed opposite to the second locking plate so that the first lock hole and the second lock hole are connected and a locking beam channel is formed, the locking beam channel being used for the locking beam of an external padlock to pass through.

[0016] Understandably, by setting up a locking beam channel and using a common external padlock to lock the locking beam channel, the operation of locking the protective cover to the shell can be made simpler.

[0017] In one embodiment, one of the protective cover and the housing has a fixing seat, and the other has an insert plate. The insert plate can be inserted into the fixing seat and tightly fitted to the fixing seat to limit the closed protective cover to the housing.

[0018] It is understandable that by setting a fixing base and insert plate, the first locking hole and the second locking hole can be aligned when the protective cover is locked to the housing, and the relative position of the protective cover and the housing can be kept fixed, preventing the protective cover from moving relative to the housing when locked.

[0019] In one embodiment, the protective cover can be inserted into the housing to form a sealed enclosure;

[0020] The socket assembly can be surrounded by the sealing enclosure on both sides in the horizontal direction and on the top side in the vertical direction.

[0021] Understandably, by setting up a sealed enclosure, the protective cover can be locked to the housing to prevent rain or liquid spills from affecting the use of outdoor power sockets and improve the safety of outdoor power sockets.

[0022] In one embodiment, the outdoor power socket further includes a timing module, which is disposed inside the housing and connected in series with the socket assembly for controlling the power on / off of the socket assembly;

[0023] The timing module is electrically connected to the wireless module.

[0024] Understandably, by setting up a timer module electrically connected to the wireless module, the socket assembly can be used on a timed basis, and the power can be cut off when not in use, reducing safety risks caused by external environmental factors. On the other hand, the timer module can be controlled wirelessly to set the timer, making it convenient for users to use outdoor power sockets.

[0025] In one embodiment, the timing module includes a first controller, which is capable of controlling the socket assembly to switch from power off to power on after a first preset time period;

[0026] And / or, the timing module includes a second controller, which is capable of controlling the socket assembly to switch from being powered on to being powered off after a second preset time period.

[0027] Understandably, by setting up a first controller and a second controller, users can make the socket assembly turn on after a first preset time period and automatically turn off after a second preset time period, without having to manually cut off the power, thus improving the convenience of use.

[0028] In one embodiment, the outdoor power socket further includes an operation button that extends outward relative to the housing portion and is electrically connected to the timing module for controlling the timing module.

[0029] In one embodiment, the outdoor power socket further includes a power cord and a power indicator light, the power cord extending into the housing and connected in parallel with a plurality of the socket modules;

[0030] The power indicator light is electrically connected to the power cord and is used to indicate whether the power cord is on or off.

[0031] Understandably, by setting up a power indicator light that is electrically connected to the power cord, the power cord's on or off status can be clearly displayed. Users can use the power indicator light to promptly understand the power status of the outdoor power socket, thus improving the user experience.

[0032] In one embodiment, the outdoor power socket includes an overload protector connected in series with multiple socket modules to provide overload protection for the outdoor power socket.

[0033] Understandably, by installing overload protectors, outdoor power sockets can be protected from overload, thus improving the safety of users when using them.

[0034] In one embodiment, the grounding rod includes a connector whose outer diameter gradually decreases in the direction away from the housing.

[0035] Understandably, by gradually reducing the outer diameter of the connector away from the housing, a tip can be formed at the end of the connector away from the housing. Inserting the grounding rod into the ground through the tip reduces the resistance when inserting it into the ground, making the process of inserting the grounding rod into the ground easier and making it more convenient to fix the outdoor power socket outdoors.

[0036] Compared to existing technologies, this outdoor power socket features a lockable protective cover that fits snugly over the socket module's socket. Users must unlock the cover before using the module, indicating authorization is required. This effectively prevents misuse of the socket module. Furthermore, by incorporating a wireless module, the socket assembly can be controlled wirelessly, allowing the outdoor power socket to be opened or closed while the protective cover remains locked. This enables power supply to external devices without needing to unlock and open the cover, providing greater convenience for users. Attached Figure Description

[0037] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0038] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the outdoor power socket structure provided in this application.

[0039] Figure 2 An exploded view of the outdoor power outlet provided in this application.

[0040] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0041] The component labels are as follows:

[0042] 100. Outdoor power socket; 10. Housing; 20. Locking structure; 21. First locking plate; 211. First lock hole; 22. Second locking plate; 221. Second lock hole; 23. Lock beam channel; 24. Fixing base; 25. Insert plate; 30. Socket assembly; 31. Socket module; 311. Socket; 312. Conductive plate; 313. Insulating fixing frame; 40. Wireless module; 50. Protective cover; 51. Sealing enclosure; 60. Grounding rod; 61. Plug; 62. Connecting rod; 70. Timer module; 71. First controller; 72. Second controller; 73. Operation button; 74. Timer indicator light; 80. Power cord; 81. Power indicator light; 82. Overload protector. Detailed Implementation

[0043] 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.

[0044] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0045] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used 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 as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0046] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0047] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0048] Please see Figures 1 to 3 This application provides an outdoor power socket 100, which includes: a housing 10, a socket assembly 30, a wireless module 40, a protective cover 50, and a grounding rod 60. The socket assembly 30 is installed inside the housing 10 and includes multiple socket modules 31. Each socket module 31 has a socket hole 311 that penetrates through the housing 10 and is used to connect and cooperate with an external power plug. The wireless module 40 is disposed inside the housing 10 and electrically connected to the socket assembly 30, and is used to control the power supply / power off of the socket assembly 30. The protective cover 50 is rotatably connected to the housing 10 and is used to cover the socket holes 311 of the multiple socket modules 31. The grounding rod 60 is disposed at the lower vertical position of the housing 10 and is connected to the housing 10. When the protective cover 50 covers the socket holes 311 of the multiple socket modules 31, the protective cover 50 can be locked onto the housing 10.

[0049] As can be seen from the above, by setting a lockable protective cover 50 and having it close to the socket 311 of the socket module 31, the user needs to unlock the socket module 31 before using it, meaning that authorization is required to use the socket module 31. This effectively prevents the socket module 31 from being misused. Furthermore, by setting a wireless module 40 to control the socket assembly 30, the outdoor power socket 100 can be opened or closed while the protective cover 50 is locked, allowing power to be supplied to external electrical devices without unlocking and opening the protective cover 50, thus facilitating user access to the outdoor power socket 100.

[0050] In one embodiment, the outdoor power socket 100 includes a locking structure 20, which includes a first locking plate 21 and a second locking plate 22. The first locking plate 21 is disposed on the protective cover 50 and has a first locking hole 211. The second locking plate 22 is disposed on the housing 10 and has a second locking hole 221. The first locking plate 21 and the second locking plate 22 are disposed opposite to each other so that the first locking hole 211 and the second locking hole 221 communicate and form a locking beam channel 23, which is used for the locking beam of an external padlock to pass through. By setting the locking beam channel 23 and using an external padlock to lock the locking beam channel 23, the operation of locking the protective cover 50 to the housing 10 is simpler, making it more convenient for users to use the protective cover 50. It is understood that in other embodiments, common mechanical locks (such as pin tumbler locks, leaf locks, etc.) can also be used, in which a specific key is inserted into the keyhole to rotate the lock cylinder for locking and unlocking operations. Electronic locks (such as electronic combination locks, fingerprint electronic locks, etc.) can also be used to verify the user's identity through specific identification technologies. Once the verification is successful, the lock will be opened. Such technologies are quite common in existing technologies and will not be elaborated on here.

[0051] Furthermore, the locking structure 20 also includes a fixing seat 24 and an insert plate 25. The fixing seat 24 is formed on one of the protective cover 50 and the housing 10, and the insert plate 25 is formed on the other. The insert plate 25 can be inserted into the fixing seat 24 and tightly fitted to the fixing seat 24 to limit the closed protective cover 50 to the housing 10.

[0052] By setting the fixing base 24 and the insert plate 25, the first locking hole 211 and the second locking hole 221 can be aligned when the protective cover 50 is locked to the housing 10, and the relative position of the protective cover 50 and the housing 10 is kept fixed, preventing the protective cover 50 from moving relative to the housing 10 during locking, which would affect the locking of the protective cover 50 and the housing 10.

[0053] In one embodiment, the number of socket modules 31 can be configured to be 3, 4, 5, etc. The socket module 31 includes a conductive sheet 312 forming a live wire, neutral wire, and ground wire interface and an insulating fixing bracket 313 for fixing the conductive sheet 312.

[0054] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the protective cover 50 can be inserted into the housing 10 to form a sealed enclosure 51; wherein, the socket assembly 30 can be surrounded by the sealed enclosure on both sides in the horizontal direction and on the top side in the vertical direction. By setting the sealed enclosure, it can provide protection when the protective cover 50 is locked with the housing 10, preventing rain or liquid spills from affecting the use of the outdoor power socket 100. This improves the safety of the outdoor power socket 100.

[0055] In one embodiment, the grounding rod 60 includes a connector 61, the outer diameter of which gradually decreases in the direction away from the housing 10. Thus, by gradually decreasing the outer diameter of the connector 61 in the direction away from the housing 10, a pointed tip can be formed at the end of the connector 61 away from the housing 10. Inserting the grounding rod 60 into the ground through this tip reduces the resistance during insertion, making the process easier and facilitating the outdoor power socket 100's outdoor installation.

[0056] In this embodiment, the grounding rod 60 also includes a connecting rod 62, which is engaged with the housing 10 via the connecting rod 62, and the plug 61 is engaged with the connecting rod 62.

[0057] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the outdoor power socket 100 also includes a timer module 70, which is disposed within the housing 10 and connected in series with the socket assembly 30. The timer module 70 is used to control the power supply to / from the socket assembly 30. The timer module 70 is electrically connected to the wireless module 40. By providing the timer module 70, which is electrically connected to the wireless module 40, the socket assembly 30 can be used on a timed basis, and powering it off when not in use reduces safety risks caused by external environmental factors. Furthermore, the timer module 70 can be controlled via the wireless module 40 to set the timer, making it convenient for users to use the outdoor power socket 100.

[0058] In one embodiment, the timing module 70 includes a first controller 71, which controls the socket assembly 30 to switch from power off to power on after a first preset time period; and / or, the timing module 70 includes a second controller 72, which controls the socket assembly 30 to switch from power on to power off after a second preset time period. It is understood that by setting the first controller 71 and the second controller 72, the user can make the socket assembly 30 turn on after the first preset time period and automatically turn off after the second preset time period, without needing to manually cut off the power, thus improving user convenience.

[0059] Here, both the first controller 71 and the second controller 72 can be timed using structures such as time relays, mechanical cam timers, or digital timers. The first controller 71 controls the socket assembly 30 to switch from a power-off state to a power-on state after a first preset time period, and the second controller 72 controls the socket assembly 30 to switch from a power-on state to a power-off state after a second preset time period. The specific implementation process is as follows: the first controller 71 starts timing, and after the timing ends, controls the socket assembly 30 to be powered on. After the socket assembly 30 is powered on, the second controller 72 starts timing, and after the timing ends, controls the socket assembly 30 to be powered on. Furthermore, the first controller 71 and the second controller 72 can also be integrated into a PLC controller to control when the socket assembly 30 is turned on and for how long. The above implementation methods are common in existing technologies and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0060] In this embodiment, the first controller 71 and the second controller 72 are integrated into a timer function board PCBA to control when the socket assembly 30 is turned on and for how long.

[0061] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the outdoor power socket 100 also includes an operation button 73, which extends outward relative to the housing 10 and is electrically connected to the timing module 70 for controlling the timing module 70.

[0062] Specifically, the operation button 73 can control the first preset time period and the second preset time period in different ways. For example, the preset time period can be set by setting buttons for the first preset time period and the second preset time period for different time periods. Alternatively, the preset time period can be set by setting buttons for increasing duration, decreasing duration, and format buttons for switching between the first and second preset times.

[0063] In this embodiment, the first preset time period and the second preset time period are set together. For example, the first preset time period and the second preset time period are: 1h-1h, 1h-2h, 2h-1h, 2h-2h. Then, the user can select from several options using a single operation button 73, and the timer indicator light 74 will indicate the currently selected time period.

[0064] In one embodiment, the outdoor power socket 100 further includes a power cord 80 and a power indicator light 81. The power cord 80 extends into the housing 10 and is connected in parallel with multiple socket modules 31. The power indicator light 81 is electrically connected to the power cord 80 and indicates whether the power cord 80 is powered on or off. This allows for a clear and intuitive display of the power cord 80's on / off status. Users can promptly understand the power status of the outdoor power socket 100 through the power indicator light 81, improving the user experience.

[0065] In one embodiment, the outdoor power socket 100 also includes a grounding indicator light (not shown), which is electrically connected to the power cord 80 and is used to indicate the grounding status of the power cord 80. Users can promptly determine whether a grounding fault has occurred in the outdoor power socket 100 by using the grounding indicator light, thus improving the safety of using the outdoor power socket 100.

[0066] In one embodiment, the outdoor power socket 100 includes an overload protector 82, which is connected in series with multiple socket modules 31 to provide overload protection for the outdoor power socket 100. When the overload protector 82 detects an overload in the circuit, it can cut off the power to protect the outdoor power socket 100 from overload, thereby improving the safety of users when using the outdoor power socket 100.

[0067] Here, the overload protector 82 can be a bimetallic strip overload protector, an electronic overload protector, etc.

[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 scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An outdoor power outlet, characterized by, The outdoor power outlet (100) includes: Shell (10); A socket assembly (30) is installed inside the housing (10). The socket assembly (30) includes a plurality of socket modules (31), each of which has a socket hole (311) through the housing (10) for connecting and engaging with an external power plug. A wireless module (40) is disposed inside the housing (10) and electrically connected to the socket assembly (30) for controlling the power on / off of the socket assembly (30); A protective cover (50) is rotatably connected to the housing (10) for covering the socket holes (311) of the plurality of socket modules (31). A grounding rod (60) is disposed at the lower position of the housing (10) in the vertical direction and is connected to the housing (10); When the protective cover (50) covers the sockets (311) of the plurality of socket modules (31), the protective cover (50) can be locked onto the housing (10).

2. The outdoor power socket of claim 1, wherein, The protective cover (50) is provided with a first locking plate (21), and the first locking plate (21) has a first locking hole (211); the housing (10) is provided with a second locking plate (22), and the second locking plate (22) has a second locking hole (221). The first locking plate (21) can be arranged opposite to the second locking plate (22) so that the first locking hole (211) and the second locking hole (221) are connected and a locking beam channel (23) is formed, which is used for the locking beam of the external padlock to pass through.

3. The outdoor power socket of claim 2, wherein, The protective cover (50) and the housing (10) have a fixing seat (24) on one of them and an insert plate (25) on the other. The insert plate (25) can be inserted into the fixing seat (24) and fit tightly with the fixing seat (24) to limit the closed protective cover (50) to the housing (10).

4. The outdoor power socket of claim 1, wherein, The protective cover (50) can be inserted into the housing (10) to form a sealed enclosure (51). The socket assembly (30) can be surrounded by the sealing enclosure on both the left and right sides in the horizontal direction and on the top side in the vertical direction.

5. The outdoor power socket of claim 1, wherein, The outdoor power socket (100) also includes a timing module (70), which is disposed in the housing (10) and connected in series with the socket assembly (30) to control the power on / off of the socket assembly (30); The timing module (70) is electrically connected to the wireless module (40).

6. The outdoor power socket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The timing module (70) includes a first controller (71), which is capable of controlling the socket assembly (30) to switch from power off to power on after a first preset time period; And / or, the timing module (70) includes a second controller (72) which is capable of controlling the socket assembly (30) to switch from power-on to power-off after a second preset time period.

7. The outdoor power socket of claim 5, wherein, The outdoor power socket (100) also includes an operation button (73), which extends outward relative to the housing (10) and is electrically connected to the timing module (70) for controlling the timing module (70).

8. The outdoor power socket of claim 1, wherein, The outdoor power socket (100) also includes a power cord (80) and a power indicator light (81), wherein the power cord (80) extends into the housing (10) and is connected in parallel with a plurality of the socket modules (31); The power indicator light (81) is electrically connected to the power cord (80) and is used to indicate whether the power cord (80) is powered on or off.

9. The outdoor power socket of claim 1, wherein, The outdoor power socket (100) includes an overload protector (82), which is connected in series with multiple socket modules (31) to provide overload protection for the outdoor power socket (100).

10. The outdoor power socket of claim 1, wherein, The grounding rod (60) includes a connector (61) whose outer diameter gradually decreases in the direction away from the housing (10).

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