A pin turning mechanism
By designing a pin-flipping mechanism, and utilizing the cooperation of springs and rotating teeth, the problem of large European standard pins being inconvenient to store has been solved, thus enabling convenient storage and carrying of the charger.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUNAN JUSHEN ELECTRONICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
The European standard plugs of conventional chargers are larger in size due to safety regulations, making them inconvenient to carry and store.
Design a pin flipping mechanism that achieves pin flipping function through the cooperation of spring sheet and rotating tooth. Utilize the elastic support of spring sheet and the rotation of rotating tooth to rotate the pin module around the central axis for storage.
It enables convenient storage of the charger plug, reduces the size of the device, and improves portability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of charger plugs, specifically a plug flipping mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] Conventional chargers, especially those conforming to European standards, typically have a fixed AC plug design due to size and safety regulations. This results in a bulky charger that is inconvenient to carry.
[0003] There are two main types of existing charger plug designs: 1. For smaller sizes like the Chinese and American sizes, the plug rotates via a hinge at the bottom. Rotate the plug to use it, and rotate it to store it when not in use. 2. European safety regulations require large dimensions, and these are generally fixed to the outer shell and cannot be folded for storage.
[0004] The second type of plug is inconvenient to store due to its larger size. Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a plug flipping mechanism to overcome the shortcomings in current practical applications. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a pin flipping mechanism to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] This utility model is implemented as follows: a pin flipping mechanism, comprising: Upper cover unit, lower cover unit, and pin module disposed on the lower cover unit; The lower cover unit includes a lower cover disposed on the upper cover unit, and the lower cover is provided with contact teeth; The pin module includes a housing, pins, rotating teeth, and springs. The pins are installed inside the housing, the rotating teeth are slidably disposed on both sides of the housing and mesh with the contact teeth, and the springs are disposed inside the housing to provide elastic support for the rotating teeth.
[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the housing includes a front housing and a rear housing of the plugs that are spliced together.
[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the front shell and the rear shell of the pin are fixed together by screws.
[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the upper cover unit includes an upper cover connected to the lower cover.
[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a PCBA is provided inside the upper cover.
[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the pin is provided with a first power line connected to the spring, and the spring and the rotating teeth are connected to the contact teeth.
[0012] As a further embodiment of this invention: the contact teeth are connected to the PCBA via a second power line.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The spring is located behind the rotating tooth. The rotating tooth can extend and retract through the spring. The pin module rotates around the central axis formed by the rotating tooth and the contact tooth. When it rotates to the highest point of a certain tooth, the meshing surface of the rotating tooth is subjected to force, which drives the rotating tooth to move into the pin module. When it rotates to the lowest point of the tooth, the rotating tooth receives the force from the rear spring and moves outward from the pin module, realizing the flipping function for easy storage. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention.
[0017] In the attached diagram: pin module 1, pin 11, pin front shell 12, spring 13, rotating tooth 14, second power line 15, screw 16, pin rear shell 17, lower cover unit 2, lower cover unit 21, contact tooth 22, upper cover unit 3, PCBA 31, upper cover 32, first power line 33. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0021] The specific implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.
[0022] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model provides a pin flipping mechanism, which includes: Upper cover unit 3, lower cover unit 2, and pin module 1 disposed on lower cover unit 2; The lower cover unit 2 includes a lower cover 21 disposed on the upper cover unit 3, and the lower cover 21 is provided with contact teeth 22; The pin module 1 includes a housing, pins 11, rotating teeth 14, and spring pieces 13. The pins 11 are installed inside the housing, the rotating teeth 14 are slidably disposed on both sides of the housing, and the rotating teeth 14 mesh with the contact teeth 22. The spring pieces 13 are disposed inside the housing to provide elastic support for the rotating teeth.
[0023] In one embodiment of this utility model, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The housing includes a front plug housing 12 and a rear plug housing 17 that are spliced together. The front housing 12 and the rear housing 17 of the pin are fixed together by screws 16; The upper cover unit 3 includes an upper cover 32 connected to the lower cover 21; A PCBA31 is provided inside the upper cover 32; The pin 11 is provided with a first power line 15 connected to the spring 13, and the spring 13 and the rotating tooth 14 are connected to the contact tooth 22. The contact tooth 22 is connected to PCBA31 via the second power line 33.
[0024] In this embodiment, the spring piece 13 is located behind the rotating tooth 14. The rotating tooth 14 can extend and retract through the spring piece 13. The pin module 1 rotates around the central axis formed by the rotating tooth 14 and the contact tooth 22. When it rotates to the highest point of a certain tooth, the meshing surface of the rotating tooth 14 is subjected to force, which drives the rotating tooth 14 to move into the pin module 1. When it rotates to the lowest point of the tooth, the rotating tooth 14 receives the force of the rear spring piece 13 and moves outward from the pin module 1, realizing the flipping function and making it easy to store.
[0025] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A pin flipping mechanism, comprising an upper cover unit (3), a lower cover unit (2), and a pin module (1) disposed on the lower cover unit (2), characterized in that, The lower cover unit (2) includes a lower cover (21) disposed on the upper cover unit (3), and the lower cover (21) is provided with contact teeth (22). The pin module (1) includes a housing, pins (11), rotating teeth (14), and springs (13). The pins (11) are installed inside the housing. The rotating teeth (14) are slidably disposed on both sides of the housing and mesh with the contact teeth (22). The springs (13) are disposed inside the housing to provide elastic support for the rotating teeth.
2. The pin flipping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes a front pin housing (12) and a rear pin housing (17) that are spliced together.
3. The pin flipping mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front housing (12) and the rear housing (17) of the pin are fixed together by screws (16).
4. The pin flipping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cover unit (3) includes an upper cover (32) connected to the lower cover (21).
5. The pin flipping mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, A PCBA (31) is provided inside the top cover (32).
6. The pin flipping mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The pin (11) is provided with a first power line (15) connected to the spring (13), and the spring (13) and the rotating tooth (14) are connected to the contact tooth (22).
7. The pin flipping mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The contact teeth (22) are connected to the PCBA (31) via the second power line (33).