A flip cover socket cover
By using a metal sheet stamped panel and cover plate in the flip-top socket cover, and setting a sealing gasket and drainage groove, the problem of insufficient waterproof performance is solved, the waterproof capability in humid environments is improved, and the risk of short circuit and electric shock is reduced.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
Existing flip-type socket covers are not waterproof enough in humid environments or splashing situations, which can easily cause water to seep into the socket, leading to short circuits and electric shock risks.
Design a flip-type socket cover, using a panel and cover plate formed by stamping metal sheet, with a sealing gasket and baffle, and drainage grooves formed on the outer periphery of the panel and cover plate to enhance sealing and drainage function.
The improved waterproofing of the socket cover in humid environments reduces the risk of short circuits and electric shocks, ensuring the safety of electrical equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of socket cover technology, specifically to a flip-top socket cover. Background Technology
[0002] In homes, offices, and commercial spaces, electrical outlets serve as crucial interfaces for power supply, making their safety paramount. Flip-type outlet covers, which physically shield the outlet holes, effectively prevent dust and foreign objects from entering and reduce the risk of accidental contact, are widely used for protecting various outlets. However, existing flip-type outlet covers have significant shortcomings in waterproofing, making them unsuitable for use in humid environments or scenarios where water splashes may occur. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies of the existing technology and to provide a flip-top socket cover.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: This application provides a flip-type socket cover, including a panel, a cover plate and a mounting base. One side of the cover plate is hinged to the panel. The panel is provided with an opening. The upper part of the mounting base abuts against the upper surface of the panel, and its lower part is engaged with the opening. The mounting base is provided with mounting holes for installing functional modules. The panel and the cover plate are provided with baffle portions on the outer periphery of the upper part of the mounting base. When the cover plate is closed, it and the panel form a surround around the outer periphery of the mounting base. Sealing gaskets are provided around the edge of the upper part of the mounting base between the upper part of the mounting base and the cover plate, and between the upper part of the mounting base and the panel. A drainage groove is formed between the upper part of the mounting base and the baffle portion of the panel.
[0005] In some embodiments, both the panel and the cover are formed by stamping metal sheets. The panel has baffle portions on both sides, and the rear end of the baffle portion is provided with a hinge hole. The rear side of the cover is formed with a first hinge shaft, and the first hinge shaft is provided with a hinge channel adapted to the hinge hole. A pin passes through the hinge hole and the hinge channel.
[0006] In some embodiments, the drainage groove is formed between the baffle portions on both sides of the panel and the upper portion of the mounting base, and the front side of the drainage groove is open.
[0007] In some embodiments, the cover plate closes onto the baffle portions on both sides of the panel when closed.
[0008] In some embodiments, the cover plate closes between the baffle portions on both sides of the panel when closed.
[0009] In some embodiments, the cover plate has a baffle portion formed on its front side, and the baffle portion is tightly fitted with the front end of the upper part of the mounting base.
[0010] In some embodiments, both the panel and the cover are formed by stamping metal sheets. The cover has baffle portions on both sides, the panel has a baffle portion on the front side, and a second hinge shaft is formed on the rear side. The panel is hinged to the baffle portions on both sides of the cover through the second hinge shaft. The drain groove is formed between the baffle portion on the front side of the panel and the upper part of the mounting base. The drain groove is open on both sides.
[0011] In some embodiments, the lower part of the mounting base includes two side plates, which are disposed on the left and right sides of the mounting hole. The side plates are provided with elastic latches, and the panel is latched between the upper part of the mounting base and the elastic latches. The lower side of the side plate extends into the mounting hole with a mounting step.
[0012] In some embodiments, the upper and lower end faces of the upper part of the mounting base are provided with mounting grooves, and the two sealing gaskets are respectively embedded in the corresponding mounting grooves, one of which presses against the upper part of the mounting base and the cover plate, and the other presses against the upper part of the mounting base and the panel.
[0013] In some embodiments, a groove is provided on the back of the upper part of the mounting base, a magnet is provided in the groove, and a magnetic attraction part is provided on the cover plate to attract the magnet.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting a sealing gasket between the mounting base and the panel and cover plate, and setting a baffle part on the outer periphery of the panel and cover plate to form a drainage groove, this utility model effectively prevents water from seeping in, greatly improves the waterproof capability of the socket cover in humid environments or splashing scenarios, and reduces the risk of short circuits, damage to electrical equipment, and electric shock caused by water entering the socket. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, obtaining other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort still falls within the scope of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the open state of the first type of flip-top socket cover in this utility model; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the first type of flip-top socket cover in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the closed state of the first type of flip-top socket cover in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the open state of the second type of flip-top socket cover in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the closed state of the second type of flip-top socket cover in this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the open state of the third type of flip-top socket cover in this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the closed state of the third type of flip-top socket cover in this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The following description provides specific application scenarios and requirements for this specification, intended to enable those skilled in the art to make and use the contents of this specification. Various partial modifications to the disclosed embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of this specification. Therefore, this specification is not limited to the embodiments shown, but rather to the widest scope consistent with the claims.
[0018] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "radial", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element or component to have a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.
[0019] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," and similar words do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application.
[0020] It should be noted that the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral structures; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal connections between two devices, components, or parts.
[0021] It should be noted that the terms "in some embodiments," "exemplarily," and "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations, or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described in this application as "in some embodiments," "exemplarily," or "for example" should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of terms such as "in some embodiments," "exemplarily," and "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner, meaning that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of this application.
[0022] Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0023] Regarding the accompanying drawings of this application, it should be clearly understood that the drawings are for illustrative and descriptive purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this specification. It should also be understood that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.
[0024] To address the problem that existing flip-type socket covers have poor waterproof performance, which can easily lead to water seeping into the socket in humid environments or splashing situations, causing short circuits, damage to electrical equipment, and electric shock hazards. like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this application provides a flip-type socket cover, including a panel 1, a cover plate 2 and a mounting base 3. One side of the cover plate 2 is hinged to the panel 1, so that the cover plate 2 can rotate around the hinge point to realize the function of opening and closing the socket.
[0025] Preferably, both the panel 1 and the cover plate 2 are formed by stamping metal sheets, which is convenient to process and has better waterproof performance.
[0026] The panel 1 has an opening 11. The upper part of the mounting base 3 is attached to the upper surface of the panel 1, and its lower part is engaged with the opening 11, ensuring a stable connection between the mounting base 3 and the panel 1. The mounting base 3 has mounting holes 31 for installing functional modules, which facilitates the installation of various functional modules, such as socket modules and USB charging modules, according to actual needs.
[0027] For example, the lower part of the mounting base 3 includes two side plates 32, which are disposed on the left and right sides of the mounting hole 31. The side plates 32 are provided with elastic locking blocks 33. The panel 1 is snapped between the upper part of the mounting base 3 and the elastic locking blocks 33. The elastic locking blocks 33 protrude outward and have guide slopes on their outer sides. During assembly, the two side plates 32 are simply inserted downward from the opening 11 to snap the mounting base 3 onto the panel 1. The lower side of the side plates 32 extends into the mounting hole 31 with a mounting step 34. The functional module abuts against the mounting step 34, making disassembly and assembly convenient.
[0028] The panel 1 and the cover plate 2 are provided with a baffle portion 123 on the outer periphery of the upper part of the mounting base 3. When the cover plate 2 is closed, it and the panel 1 surround the outer periphery of the mounting plate, effectively preventing water from splashing into the interior of the mounting base 3 from the side.
[0029] Sealing gaskets 4 are provided around the upper edge of the mounting base 3 between the upper part of the mounting base 3 and the cover plate 2, and between the upper part of the mounting base 3 and the panel 1. The upper and lower end faces of the upper part of the mounting base 3 are each provided with a mounting groove 30. Two sealing gaskets 4 are respectively embedded in the corresponding mounting grooves 30, one pressing against the upper part of the mounting base 3 and the cover plate 2, and the other pressing against the upper part of the mounting base 3 and the panel 1. This further enhances the sealing of the connection, prevents water from seeping through gaps, greatly improves the waterproof capability of the socket cover in humid environments or splashing scenarios, and reduces the risk of short circuits, damage to electrical equipment, and electric shock caused by water entering the socket.
[0030] The two sealing gaskets 4 are of the same size, which reduces the cost of the product.
[0031] Furthermore, a drainage groove 5 is formed between the upper part of the mounting base 3 and the baffle portion 123 of the panel 1, so that even if a small amount of water enters, it can be discharged through the drainage groove 5 to avoid accumulation inside.
[0032] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the baffle portion 123 is stamped on both sides of the panel 1, and a hinge hole 13 is provided at the rear end of the baffle portion 123. A first hinge shaft 21 is stamped on the rear side of the cover plate 2. A hinge channel 22 adapted to the hinge hole 13 is provided on the first hinge shaft 21, that is, the hinge channel 22 is formed by stamping and bending. The hinge hole 13 and the hinge channel 22 are connected by a pin, and the cover plate 2 and the panel 1 can be riveted or threaded to achieve a stable hinge connection.
[0033] The drainage groove 5 is formed between the baffle portion 123 on both sides of the panel 1 and the upper part of the mounting base 3. The front side of the drainage groove 5 is open, which is conducive to the drainage of water from the front side and avoids water accumulation.
[0034] Regarding the cover plate 2, it can be that when closed, the cover plate 2 covers the baffle portions 123 on both sides of the panel 1, and the waterproofness of the top surface of the socket cover is enhanced by this structure.
[0035] The cover plate 2 can also be: when closed, the cover plate 2 covers the baffle portions 123 on both sides of the panel 1, and the waterproofness of the left and right sides of the socket cover is enhanced by this structure.
[0036] The cover plate 2 has a baffle portion 123 formed by stamping on its front side. The baffle portion 123 and the front end of the upper part of the mounting base 3 are tightly fitted together, so that the cover plate 2 and the front end of the upper part of the mounting base 3 are relatively positioned when the cover plate 2 is closed, and will not shake at will, which further improves the waterproof performance of the front end.
[0037] The outer wall of the front baffle portion 123 of the cover plate 2 is provided with a transverse groove 25 to facilitate opening the cover plate 2.
[0038] Furthermore, a groove 35 is provided on the back of the upper part of the mounting base 3, and a magnet 36 is provided in the groove 35. A magnetic attraction part 24 is provided on the cover plate 2 to attract the magnet 36. Generally, the entire cover plate 2 is made directly from a magnetically attracted metal plate. When the cover plate 2 is closed, the magnetic attraction structure can make the cover plate 2 fit tightly with the mounting base 3, which enhances the overall sealing performance and also makes it convenient for the user to close the cover plate 2.
[0039] Secondly, this socket cover can be fitted with standard 86-type and other back boxes to form a socket box. At the same time, a sealing ring 6 needs to be installed between the lower end of the panel 1 and the back box to prevent water from seeping into the back box.
[0040] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, in some other embodiments, the baffle portions 123 are stamped on both sides of the cover plate 2, and the baffle portions 123 on both sides of the cover plate 2 are tightly fitted with the two sides of the mounting base 3. The baffle portion 123 is stamped on the front side of the panel 1, and a second hinge shaft 14 is stamped on its rear side. The second hinge shaft 14 and the baffle portions 123 on both sides of the cover plate 2 are hinged together. Referring to the aforementioned embodiments, the baffle portion 123 on the front side of the panel 1 and the upper part of the mounting base 3 form the drainage groove 5. The two sides of the drainage groove 5 are open. This structure can also achieve good drainage function, and the waterproofness of the top surface and left and right sides of the socket cover is enhanced by this structure. It can be understood that other structures refer to the aforementioned embodiments.
[0041] In summary, after reading this detailed disclosure, those skilled in the art will understand that the foregoing detailed disclosure is presented by way of example only and is not restrictive. Although not explicitly stated herein, those skilled in the art will understand that the requirements of this application encompass various reasonable changes, improvements, and modifications to the embodiments. These changes, improvements, and modifications are intended to be made by this application and are within the spirit and scope of the exemplary embodiments of this application.
[0042] Furthermore, it should be understood that in the foregoing description of the embodiments of this application, various features are combined in a single embodiment, drawing, or description for the purpose of simplifying the understanding of a feature. However, this does not mean that the combination of these features is necessary, and those skilled in the art may readily identify some of the devices as separate embodiments when reading this application. That is, the embodiments in this application can also be understood as an integration of multiple sub-embodiments. It is also valid when each sub-embodiment contains fewer than all the features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment.
[0043] Finally, it should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative of the principles of the embodiments of this application. Other modified embodiments are also within the scope of this application. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed herein are merely examples and not limitations. Those skilled in the art can adopt alternative configurations to implement the applications in this application based on the embodiments in this application. Therefore, the embodiments of this application are not limited to the embodiments precisely described in the application.
Claims
1. A flip-top socket cover, characterized in that, The device includes a panel, a cover plate, and a mounting base. One side of the cover plate is hinged to the panel. The panel has an opening. The upper part of the mounting base abuts against the upper surface of the panel, and its lower part is engaged with the opening. The mounting base has mounting holes for mounting functional modules. The panel and cover plate have baffle portions on the outer periphery of the upper part of the mounting base. When the cover plate is closed, it and the panel surround the outer periphery of the mounting base. Sealing gaskets are provided around the edge of the upper part of the mounting base between the upper part of the mounting base and the cover plate, and between the upper part of the mounting base and the panel. A drainage groove is formed between the upper part of the mounting base and the baffle portion of the panel.
2. The flip-type socket cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the panel and the cover plate are formed by stamping metal sheets. The panel has baffle portions on both sides, and the rear end of the baffle portion is provided with a hinge hole. The rear side of the cover plate is formed with a first hinge shaft, and the first hinge shaft is provided with a hinge channel that matches the hinge hole. A pin passes through the hinge hole and the hinge channel.
3. A flip-type socket cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drainage groove is formed between the baffle portions on both sides of the panel and the upper part of the mounting base, and the front side of the drainage groove is open.
4. A flip-type socket cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, When closed, the cover plate covers the baffles on both sides of the panel.
5. A flip-type socket cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, When closed, the cover plate fits between the baffle portions on both sides of the panel.
6. A flip-type socket cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover plate has a baffle portion formed on its front side, and the baffle portion is tightly fitted to the front end of the upper part of the mounting base.
7. A flip-type socket cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the panel and the cover are formed by stamping metal sheets. The cover has baffle portions on both sides, the panel has a baffle portion on the front side, and a second hinge shaft is formed on the rear side. The panel is hinged to the baffle portions on both sides of the cover through the second hinge shaft. The drain groove is formed between the baffle portion on the front side of the panel and the upper part of the mounting base. The drain groove is open on both sides.
8. A flip-type socket cover according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lower part of the mounting base includes two side plates, which are disposed on the left and right sides of the mounting hole. The side plates are provided with elastic blocks. The panel is snapped between the upper part of the mounting base and the elastic blocks. The lower side of the side plate extends into the mounting hole with a mounting step.
9. A flip-type socket cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper and lower end faces of the mounting base are provided with mounting grooves, and the two sealing gaskets are respectively embedded in the corresponding mounting grooves. One of them presses against the upper part of the mounting base and the cover plate, and the other presses against the upper part of the mounting base and the panel.
10. A flip-type socket cover according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The upper back of the mounting base is provided with a groove, a magnet is provided in the groove, and a magnetic attraction part is provided on the cover plate to attract the magnet.