A power track and track socket

Abstract

This application relates to an electrical track and a track socket, specifically within the technical field of track sockets, aiming to solve the safety hazard caused by the insufficient width of traditional electrical tracks, which cannot fully cover the opening of the junction box. The electrical track includes a track body, built-in conductive components, and at least one cover fixed to the track body. The track body has a track opening for adapter insertion. The cover cooperates with the track body through various connection structures to form a combined shielding structure, covering the exposed opening of the junction box. The combined shielding structure formed by the cover and the track body effectively covers the exposed opening of the junction box, avoiding the exposure risk caused by insufficient width of the electrical track and significantly improving the safety of the electrical environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of track sockets, and in particular to an electric track and track socket. Background Technology

[0002] Track sockets are a new type of socket product, mainly consisting of a power track and an adapter. The power track, also known as a power rail, is typically installed on walls or desktops. The power track has openings; the adapter's power-drawing part is inserted into the power track through these openings and comes into contact with the conductive components within the track, thus allowing the adapter to draw power from the track.

[0003] When power rails are installed on a mounting surface, they are typically connected to a junction box on the surface. After the junction box is connected, it needs to be covered. In existing technology, the power rail is usually directly covered by the opening of the junction box.

[0004] Regarding the aforementioned technologies, the inventors discovered that for narrow power rails, after the power rails are installed on the mounting surface, they cannot completely cover the junction box, leaving part of the junction box exposed, which affects the electrical safety of the power rails. Utility Model Content

[0005] To improve the electrical safety of power rails, this application provides a power rail and a rail socket.

[0006] Firstly, this disclosure provides a technical solution for electric rails using the following method:

[0007] An electric track includes a track body and at least one cover fixedly mounted on the track body, wherein at least one of the cover members is configured to at least cover a portion of a junction box opening.

[0008] Optionally, the cover includes a connecting portion and a blocking portion. The connecting portion is configured to connect with the track body. The blocking portion extends in a direction away from the track body, and its back side is flush with the back side of the track body so as to jointly fit the mounting surface and jointly cover the junction box opening.

[0009] Optionally, the track body has an installation cavity, and the opening end of the installation cavity is provided with an inwardly extending tapering plate to form an installation opening.

[0010] Optionally, the connecting part is configured as an L-plate, which includes a vertical plate and a horizontal plate that are perpendicular to each other. The horizontal plate passes through the mounting opening and overlaps the closing plate. The vertical plate extends into the mounting opening, and the shielding part is connected to the vertical plate.

[0011] Optionally, a clearance groove is provided at the bend between the horizontal plate and the vertical plate, and the clearance groove is configured to allow the vertical plate to pass through the mounting opening.

[0012] Optionally, the connecting part is configured as an overlapping plate, which passes through the mounting opening and overlaps horizontally on the closing plate, and the blocking part extends vertically and is partially embedded in the mounting opening.

[0013] Optionally, the connecting part is provided with at least one magnetic attractor, and the at least one magnetic attractor is configured to be magnetically connected to the track body, and the connecting part is fixed to the track body by magnetic attraction.

[0014] Optionally, the connecting part is further provided with a magnetic groove, and the magnetic component is embedded in the magnetic groove.

[0015] Optionally, the connecting part is configured as an end cap, which is fixedly installed at the end of the track body.

[0016] Optionally, the cover is configured as a C-shaped buckle plate, the inner wall of which forms a track cavity that matches the track body, and is snapped and fixed to the end of the track body. The C-shaped buckle plate is configured to cover the opening end of the junction box.

[0017] Optionally, the cover is embedded with an integrated functional module, which is selected from at least one of a control switch, a timer, a clock, a shelf, and a light.

[0018] In a second aspect, this disclosure provides a track socket comprising an adapter and a power track as described in the first aspect and its possible implementations.

[0019] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0020] 1. By setting up a cover, the cover and the track body cooperate to form a combined shielding structure, which effectively covers the exposed opening of the junction box, avoids the exposure risk caused by insufficient width of the power track, and significantly improves the safety of the power environment.

[0021] 2. By adopting the collaborative design of the L-shaped connector and its bend clearance groove, triple optimization is achieved: the L-shaped structure provides horizontal support by overlapping the horizontal plate with the receiving plate, and the vertical plate is embedded in the installation opening to form a vertical limit, enhancing the structural stability of the cover and the track body; the clearance groove eliminates the interference of the receiving plate on the assembly, allowing the connector to be quickly overlapped by rotation, significantly improving installation efficiency; at the same time, the adjustability of the length of the vertical plate and the clearance groove gives the cover flexible adaptability, compatible with installation cavities of different depths and non-standard junction boxes, expanding the application scenarios of electric rails and solving the technical pain points of traditional cover being easy to loosen and complex to install;

[0022] 3. By employing magnetic connectors, the connection between the main body and the track can be quickly assembled and disassembled without tools, greatly improving construction and maintenance efficiency. Furthermore, the magnetic connectors are embedded in the magnetic grooves of the connection, avoiding the risk of wear or detachment caused by exposed magnets, maintaining a smooth and aesthetically pleasing surface, and increasing the magnetic contact area to enhance adsorption stability. These two features work synergistically to ensure a secure fit between the cover and the track, while also giving it modular and reusable characteristics, adapting to users' dynamic adjustment needs, and comprehensively improving safety, convenience, and product lifespan. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the track socket according to the first embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 Left view of the electric track, with the left end cap structure omitted.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the electric track according to the second embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the electric track according to the third embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the electric track according to the fourth embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the electric track according to the fifth embodiment of this application.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100, adapter; 200, electric track; 1, track body; 11, conductive component; 12, track opening; 2, cover; 21, connecting part; 22, shielding part; 3, mounting cavity; 4, closing plate; 5, mounting opening; 6, longitudinal plate; 7, transverse plate; 8, clearance groove; 9, magnetic component; 10, magnetic groove; 13, end cap; 14, track cavity; 15, functional module. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The specific embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these specific descriptions are only for teaching those skilled in the art how to implement this application, and are not intended to exhaustively describe all possible methods of this application, nor to limit the scope of this application.

[0031] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the following will be explained in conjunction with the appendix to the specification. Figure 1-6 The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described.

[0032] The track socket includes a power track 200 and an adapter 100 that can be detachably installed on the power track 200. The power track 200 has a track opening 12, through which the adapter 100 can be inserted into the power track 200, thereby enabling the adapter 100 to draw power from the power track 200.

[0033] Electric track 200 according to the first embodiment of this application.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to the first embodiment of this application, the power rail 200 includes a rail body 1 and at least one cover 2 mounted on the rail body 1. At least one cover 2 is fixed to one side of the rail body 1 in the width direction and cooperates with the rail body 1 to cover the junction box on the mounting surface.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The track body 1 is constructed to be approximately rectangular plate-shaped, and a track opening 12 is formed on one side surface in the thickness direction along the length direction of the track body 1. The track opening 12 is connected to the interior of the track body 1, and a conductive component 11 is provided inside the track body 1 for the adapter 100 to be inserted and draw power.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The bottom sidewall of the track body 1 in the width direction has an installation cavity 3. The installation cavity 3 extends along the length direction of the track body 1 and is set to the same length as the track body 1. Two closing plates 4 are provided at the side opening of the installation cavity 3. The two closing plates 4 are integrally formed on the two opposite cavity walls of the installation cavity 3 and are arranged facing each other to form an installation opening 5. The opening width of the installation opening 5 is smaller than the cavity width of the installation cavity 3.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The number of cover members 2 is set to one, which is installed on one side of the width of the rail body 1 near the end. When the power rail 200 is installed on the mounting surface, the cover member 2 cooperates with the power rail 200 and its corresponding part to cover and shield the junction box.

[0038] In one possible implementation, the cover 2 can also be set on one side of the track body 1 near the middle or at the end of the track body 1. It is understood that there are no specific requirements for the installation position of the cover 2 on the track body 1, as long as the cover 2 or the cover 2 and the track body 1 can cover the junction box.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2The cover 2 includes a connecting part 21 and a blocking part 22. The connecting part 21 and the blocking part 22 can be integrally stamped from a metal sheet, or formed by splicing two separate metal sheets, or they can be demolded parts. The connecting part 21 is connected to one side of the track body 1 near the end. The blocking part 22 extends in a direction away from the track body 1, and the back side of the blocking part 22 is flush with the back side of the track body 1, that is, the back side of the blocking part 22 and the back side of the track body 1 are fitted together on the mounting surface.

[0040] The connecting part 21 is an L-shaped plate, comprising an integrally formed longitudinal plate 6 and a transverse plate 7, which are arranged perpendicularly to each other. A shielding part 22 is integrally formed at the end of the longitudinal plate 6 away from the transverse plate 7, and the surface of the shielding part 22 is flush with the surface of the longitudinal plate 6. It is worth noting that the thickness of the connecting part 21 is less than the thickness of the shielding part 22. When the cover 2 is installed on the track body 1, the other side surface of the shielding part 22 is flush with the back side of the track body 1 to enhance the shielding effect on the junction box.

[0041] When the cover 2 is installed on the track body 1 using the connecting part 21, the horizontal plate 7 is passed through the mounting opening 5 in the vertical direction, and then the cover part 22 is rotated to make the horizontal plate 7 turn to the horizontal direction. At this time, the horizontal plate 7 is disengaged from the mounting opening 5 and enters the mounting cavity 3, the longitudinal plate 6 enters and is placed in the mounting opening 5, and the horizontal plate 7 overlaps on one of its closing plates 4.

[0042] To facilitate the vertical and horizontal switching of the connecting part 21, a clearance groove 8 is provided at the right-angle connection between the outer edge of the horizontal plate 7 and the vertical plate 6. During the rotation of the connecting part 21, the clearance groove 8 avoids the closing plate 4, preventing the closing plate 4 from interfering with the rotation of the connecting part 21, so as to facilitate the rotation of the connecting part 21.

[0043] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The shielding part 22 is a rectangular metal plate. In another possible implementation, the shielding part 22 can also be set as a semi-circular or other irregularly shaped structure.

[0044] The implementation principle of the first embodiment of this application is as follows: by setting a cover 2 near the end on one side of the track body 1, the cover 2 cooperates with the power track 200 and its corresponding part to cover and block the junction box, which improves the problem of the junction box opening being exposed and improves the electrical safety of the power track 200.

[0045] According to the second embodiment of this application, the electric track 200 is:

[0046] The electric track 200 according to the second embodiment of this application has a basically the same structure as the electric track 200 according to the first embodiment of this application described above. The following mainly describes the differences between the two.

[0047] Reference Figure 3 The difference between the electric track 200 of the second embodiment of this application and the electric track 200 of the first embodiment is that: the mounting cavity 3 has openings at the bottom in the width direction and the back in the thickness direction of the track body 1, and the number of the closing plate 4 in the mounting cavity 3 is set to one. The closing plate 4 is located at the bottom opening position of the mounting cavity 3 in the width direction of the track body 1, and a mounting opening 5 is formed between the closing plate 4 and the mounting surface. The mounting opening 5 is connected to the mounting cavity 3.

[0048] The connecting part 21 is an overlapping plate with the same thickness as the bending part, and it is also set as a metal rectangle. The connecting part 21 and the bending part are integrally formed and set perpendicular to each other.

[0049] When using the connecting part 21 to install the cover 2 on the track body 1, first pass the connecting part 21 vertically through the mounting opening 5, then rotate the blocking part 22 to drive the connecting part 21 to rotate horizontally. At this time, the connecting part 21 disengages from the mounting opening 5 and enters the mounting cavity 3. The blocking part 22 is vertically set and partially placed in the mounting opening 5. The connecting part 21 overlaps on the closing plate 4.

[0050] Compared to the first embodiment, its connecting part 21 is hidden inside the track body 1.

[0051] According to the third embodiment of this application, the electric track 200 is:

[0052] The electric track 200 according to the third embodiment of this application has a basically the same structure as the electric track 200 according to the second embodiment of this application described above. The following mainly describes the differences between the two.

[0053] Reference Figure 4 Based on the cover 2 disclosed in Embodiment 2, the cover 2 is mounted on the track body 1 by a magnetic attractor 9, which can be a button-shaped magnet. The connecting portion 21 is attached to the bottom of the track body 1 in the width direction, and at least one magnetic groove 10 is formed on the side of the connecting portion 21 opposite to the track body 1. (Refer to...) Figure 4 The following example demonstrates the use of two magnetic slots 10. Each magnetic slot 10 is equipped with a magnetic element 9, which is magnetically connected to the track body 1. The connecting part 21 is fixed by magnetic attraction between the magnetic element 9 and the track body 1, thereby achieving the fixed installation of the cover 2 on the track body 1.

[0054] In another possible implementation, the magnetic component 9 can be replaced with a fastener such as a screw, which passes through the connecting part 21 and connects to the track body 1, thus achieving the same fixed installation of the cover 2 on the track body 1.

[0055] In some possible embodiments, the number of cover members 2 can also be set to two, with the two cover members 2 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the track body 1, and the two cover members 2 working together with the track body 1 to cover the junction box opening.

[0056] In some possible embodiments, the cover 2 can also be installed at one end of the track body 1 along its length by magnetic attachment, in which case the cover 2 covers the junction box separately.

[0057] Electric track 200 according to the fourth embodiment of this application:

[0058] The electric track 200 according to the fourth embodiment of this application has a basically the same structure as the electric track 200 according to the first embodiment of this application described above. The main differences between the two are described below.

[0059] Reference Figure 5 Based on the shielding part 22 provided in Embodiment 1, the connecting part 21 in this embodiment is an end cap 13. The end cap 13 is integrally formed with the shielding part 22, and the end cap 13 is fixedly installed at one end of the track body 1 in the length direction by fasteners such as screws or snap-fitting.

[0060] By setting the connecting part 21 as an end cap 13, and connecting the end cap 13 to one end of the track body 1 in the length direction, the cover 2 is installed and fixed on the electric track 200.

[0061] Electric track 200 according to the fifth embodiment of this application:

[0062] Reference Figure 6 According to the fifth embodiment of the present application, the power rail 200 has a cover 2 configured as a C-shaped buckle plate. The C-shaped buckle plate is a metal plate with a C-shaped cross-section in the thickness direction. A rail cavity 14 is formed on the side of the C-shaped buckle plate facing the rail body 1 along its own length direction. The rail body 1 is installed in the rail cavity 14 by an interference fit, so as to realize the installation of the C-shaped buckle plate on the power rail 200. The part of the C-shaped buckle plate that is pressed against the power rail 200 covers the opening of the junction box.

[0063] The specific technical solutions of this application have been described in detail above, but this application is not limited to the above technical solutions. The following is a supplementary explanation.

[0064] In the specific embodiments described above, the cover 2 can be configured as an independent module. The cover 2 integrates one or more of the following functional modules 15: control switch, timer, clock, shelf, and lighting.

[0065] The following describes an implementation method for setting a control switch on the cover 2, which is used to control the circuit on / off of the electrical appliance. The live wire in the junction box is connected to the input terminal of the control switch, the output terminal of the control switch is connected to the live wire terminal of the electrical appliance, the neutral wire in the junction box is connected to the neutral wire terminal of the electrical appliance, and the ground wire in the junction box is connected to the ground wire terminal of the electrical appliance. The electrical appliance can be the track body 1 where the C-shaped buckle is located, or it can be other external electrical equipment.

[0066] This disclosure provides a track socket that includes an adapter 100 and the aforementioned power track 200.

[0067] The specific technical solutions of this application have been described in detail above, but this application is not limited to the above technical solutions. The following is a supplementary explanation.

[0068] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A power track, characterized by: It includes a track body (1) and at least one cover (2) fixedly mounted on the track body (1), wherein at least one of the cover (2) is configured to at least cover a portion of the junction box opening.

2. A power track according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover (2) includes a connecting part (21) and a blocking part (22). The connecting part (21) is configured to connect with the track body (1). The blocking part (22) extends in a direction away from the track body (1) and its back side is flush with the back side of the track body (1) so as to fit the mounting surface together and cover the junction box opening together.

3. A power track according to claim 2, characterized in that: The track body (1) has an installation cavity (3), and the opening end of the installation cavity (3) is provided with an inwardly extending closing plate (4) to form an installation opening (5).

4. An electric track according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting part (21) is set as an L-plate, which includes a vertical plate (6) and a horizontal plate (7) perpendicular to each other. The horizontal plate (7) passes through the mounting opening (5) and overlaps the closing plate (4). The vertical plate (6) extends into the mounting opening (5). The shielding part (22) is connected to the vertical plate (6).

5. A power track according to claim 4, characterized in that: A clearance groove (8) is provided at the bend between the horizontal plate (7) and the vertical plate (6), and the clearance groove (8) is configured to allow the vertical plate (6) to pass through the mounting port (5).

6. A power track according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting part (21) is set as an overlapping plate, which passes through the mounting port (5) and overlaps horizontally on the closing plate (4). The shielding part (22) extends vertically and is partially embedded in the mounting port (5).

7. A power track according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least one magnetic member (9) is provided on the connecting part (21), and at least one of the magnetic members (9) is configured to be magnetically connected to the track body (1). The connecting part (21) is fixed to the track body (1) by magnetic attraction.

8. A power track according to claim 7, characterized in that The connecting part (21) is also provided with a magnetic groove (10), and the magnetic component (9) is embedded in the magnetic groove (10).

9. A power track according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting part (21) is set as an end cap (13), and the end cap (13) is fixedly installed at the end of the track body (1).

10. An electric track according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover (2) is a C-shaped buckle plate with an inner wall forming a track cavity (14) that matches the track body (1) and is fastened to the end of the track body (1). The C-shaped buckle plate is configured to cover the opening end of the junction box.

11. A power track according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover (2) is embedded with an integrated functional module (15), which is selected from at least one of a control switch, a timer, a clock, a shelf and a light.

12. A track socket, characterized by: Includes an adapter (100) and an electric rail (200) as described in any one of claims 1-11, wherein a conductive component (11) is provided in the electric rail (200), and the adapter (100) is detachably inserted into the rail opening (12) of the electric rail (200) and electrically connected to the conductive component (11).

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