Power strips and power strip assemblies

Abstract

This utility model discloses a power strip and power strip assembly, applicable to e-sports and home office scenarios. The power strip includes a housing, a conductive module, a switch module, and an overload protection module. The conductive module, switch module, and overload protection module are all housed within the housing. The conductive module supplies power to external electrical appliances, the switch module connects or disconnects the circuit containing the conductive module, and the overload protection module disconnects the circuit containing the conductive module when its output power exceeds a preset value. In related technologies, the switch module and overload protection module are located on the same side of the conductive module. Due to limited space on the same side of the conductive module, the arrangement space for the switch module and overload protection module is also limited. In this solution, the switch module and overload protection module are located on different sides of the conductive module, increasing the arrangement space for both modules and facilitating their placement. This also results in more efficient use of space within the housing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of electrical connection equipment, and in particular to a power strip and a power strip assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Power strips are used to supply power to electrical appliances after obtaining electrical energy. Power strips are equipped with a switch module and an overload protection module. The switch module is used to turn the power strip on and off, while the overload protection module is used to protect the power strip from overload by cutting off the power when the output power of the power strip exceeds a preset value. In related technologies, the overload protection module and the switch module are located on the same side of the power strip, which is an unreasonable spatial layout. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a power strip and power strip assembly that can make more rational use of the internal space of the power strip.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a power strip, comprising:

[0005] The housing defines a receiving cavity, and the housing is provided with an insertion interface communicating with the receiving cavity;

[0006] A conductive module is disposed in the receiving cavity, and the conductive module is adapted to be electrically connected to an external plug passing through the interface;

[0007] A switching module, at least partially disposed in the receiving cavity, is electrically connected to a conductive module and is used to control the on / off state of the circuit in which the conductive module is located;

[0008] An overload protection module is at least partially located in the receiving cavity. The overload protection module is electrically connected to the conductive module. The overload protection module is configured to disconnect the circuit where the conductive module is located when the output power of the conductive module is higher than a preset value.

[0009] The switch module and the overload protection module are located on opposite sides of the conductive module.

[0010] In some embodiments, the power strip includes multiple conductive modules arranged along a first direction, and the housing is provided with multiple plug interfaces. Each conductive module is positioned corresponding to each plug interface, and each conductive module is adapted to be electrically connected to an external plug passing through the corresponding plug interface.

[0011] In some embodiments, a switch module is disposed on one side of each conductive module along the first direction, and an overload protection module is disposed on the other side of each conductive module along the first direction.

[0012] or,

[0013] The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The switch module is located on one side of each conductive module along the second direction, and the overload protection module is located on the other side of each conductive module along the second direction.

[0014] In some embodiments, the switching module, the conductive module, and the overload protection module are arranged sequentially along a first direction;

[0015] The housing has a first opening at one end along the first direction that connects to the receiving cavity, and the switch module includes a switch button that passes through the first opening; and / or, the housing has a second opening at one end along the first direction that connects to the receiving cavity, and the overload protection module includes a reset button. After the circuit where the conductive module is located is disconnected by the overload protection module, the reset button is used to turn on the circuit where the conductive module is located, and the reset button passes through the second opening.

[0016] In some embodiments, the switch module, the conductive module, and the overload protection module are arranged sequentially along a first direction, the first axis is parallel to the first direction and passes through the housing, the housing has a plurality of sidewalls located on the outer periphery of the first axis, at least two sidewalls are provided with plug interfaces, and the conductive module is adapted to be electrically connected to each external plug passing through each plug interface respectively.

[0017] In some embodiments, the conductive module includes a first conductive sheet, a second conductive sheet, and a third conductive sheet arranged along a first direction, wherein the first conductive sheet, the second conductive sheet, and the third conductive sheet are electrically connected to the neutral wire, the ground wire, and the live wire respectively.

[0018] The first conductive sheet, the second conductive sheet, and the third conductive sheet are each provided with multiple plug terminals along the circumference of the first axis. The plug terminals of the first conductive sheet, the second conductive sheet, and the third conductive sheet located on the same side together form a terminal group. Each terminal group is provided corresponding to each plug interface. The terminal group is suitable for electrical connection with an external plug that passes through the corresponding plug interface.

[0019] In some embodiments, the conductive module further includes a first cover plate, a first partition plate, a second partition plate, and a second cover plate arranged along a first direction, a first conductive sheet positioned between the first cover plate and the first partition plate, a second conductive sheet positioned between the first partition plate and the second partition plate, and a third conductive sheet positioned between the second partition plate and the second cover plate.

[0020] In some embodiments, the first partition has a first through hole, the second partition has a second through hole, one of the first cover plate and the second cover plate has a fixing post, and the other has a fixing structure. The fixing post passes through the first through hole and the second through hole and is connected to the fixing structure so that the first cover plate and the second cover plate are connected.

[0021] In some embodiments, the conductive module further includes a first conductive element, a second conductive element, and a third conductive element. One end of the first conductive element is electrically connected to the first conductive sheet, and the other end passes through the first cover plate and is located on the side of the first cover plate away from the first conductive sheet. One end of the second conductive element is electrically connected to the second conductive sheet, and the other end passes through the first partition and the first cover plate and is located on the side of the first cover plate away from the first conductive sheet. One end of the third conductive element is electrically connected to the third conductive sheet, and the other end passes through the first partition, the second partition, and the first cover plate and is located on the side of the first cover plate away from the first conductive sheet.

[0022] In some embodiments, the first conductive sheet is electrically connected to the live wire, the second conductive sheet is electrically connected to the ground wire, and the third conductive sheet is electrically connected to the neutral wire.

[0023] And / or,

[0024] The first conductive sheet is integrally molded;

[0025] And / or,

[0026] The second conductive sheet is integrally molded;

[0027] And / or,

[0028] The third conductive sheet is integrally molded.

[0029] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application also provides a power strip assembly, including:

[0030] The power strip of any of the above; and

[0031] The base is connected to the socket to support it.

[0032] In some embodiments, the base is detachably connected to the power strip;

[0033] or,

[0034] The power strip includes a first connecting structure and a base including a second connecting structure. The first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are detachably connected. One of the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure includes a plug groove and the other includes a plug protrusion. The plug protrusion is inserted into the plug groove.

[0035] In some embodiments, the direction from the base to the power strip is the first direction, the length direction of the power strip is parallel to the first direction, the overload protection module is located on the side of the conductive module close to the base, and the switch module is located on the side of the conductive module away from the base.

[0036] In some embodiments, the power strip includes a plug-in protrusion with a clearance hole communicating with the receiving cavity. The overload protection module includes a reset button. After the circuit where the conductive module is located is disconnected by the overload protection module, the reset button is used to reconnect the circuit where the conductive module is located. The reset button passes through the clearance hole. The base includes a plug-in groove, and the plug-in protrusion is detachably plugged into the plug-in groove. The reset button extends at least partially into the plug-in groove.

[0037] In some embodiments, the direction from the base to the power strip is a first direction, and along the first direction, the center of gravity of the power strip assembly is closer to the support surface than the geometric center of the power strip assembly, so that there is at least one stable balance point of the power strip assembly on the support surface.

[0038] In this invention, the power strip includes a housing, a conductive module, a switching module, and an overload protection module. The conductive module, switching module, and overload protection module are all housed within the housing. The conductive module supplies power to external electrical appliances, the switching module connects or disconnects the circuit containing the conductive module, and the overload protection module disconnects the circuit containing the conductive module when its output power exceeds a preset value. In related technologies, the switching module and overload protection module are located on the same side of the conductive module. Due to limited space on the same side of the conductive module, the arrangement space for the switching module and overload protection module is also limited. In this invention, the switching module and overload protection module are located on different sides of the conductive module, increasing the arrangement space for both modules and facilitating their placement. This also results in more efficient use of space within the housing.

[0039] Furthermore, since both the switch module and the overload protection module are connected in the same circuit, when they are located on the same side of the conductive module, the wiring harnesses connecting them can easily become confused. Installers need to carefully distinguish the wire connectors connecting the two modules, increasing installation complexity. In this solution, the wire connectors connecting the switch module and the overload protection module are located on different sides of the conductive module, reducing the likelihood of wiring confusion and improving installation efficiency.

[0040] Meanwhile, when the switch module and overload protection module are located at both ends of the housing, the switch module and overload protection module can make full use of the empty space at both ends of the housing, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the housing. It can also make the switch module and overload protection module larger in size, reducing the miniaturization requirements of the switch module and overload protection module, thereby reducing the processing difficulty of the switch module and overload protection module. Attached Figure Description

[0041] 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, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0042] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a power strip in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the power strip assembly in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a power strip assembly in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a power strip in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a power strip in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the conductive module in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the conductive module in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the conductive module in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0051] Power strip assembly 10;

[0052] 100 for the power strip;

[0053] Housing 110; Receiving cavity 111; Insertion interface 112; First opening 113; Second opening 114; First connecting structure 115; Insertion protrusion 1151; Clearance hole 1152; Side wall 116;

[0054] Conductive module 120; first conductive sheet 121; second conductive sheet 122; third conductive sheet 123; first cover plate 124; fixing post 1241; first partition 125; first through hole 1251; second partition 126;

[0055] Second through hole 1261; Second cover plate 127; Fixing structure 1271; Terminal group 128; Plug-in terminal 1281;

[0056] Power supply socket 1282; first conductive component 1291; second conductive component 1292; third conductive component 1293;

[0057] Switch module 130; Switch button 131;

[0058] Overload protection module 140; Reset button 141;

[0059] First axis 150;

[0060] Base 200;

[0061] Support surface 210;

[0062] Second connection structure 220; plug-in slot 221;

[0063] First direction X;

[0064] Second direction Y.

[0065] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0066] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0067] Power strips are used to supply power to appliances after obtaining electrical energy. They are equipped with a switching module and an overload protection module. The switching module controls power on and off, while the overload protection module protects against overloads by cutting off power when the output power exceeds a preset value. In related technologies, the overload protection module and the switching module are located on the same side of the power strip, resulting in an inefficient spatial layout. Furthermore, when the overload protection module and the switching module are placed close together, the limited space within the power strip's housing necessitates miniaturization to avoid positional interference, increasing both their manufacturing complexity and cost. Meanwhile, since the overload protection module and the switch module are electrically connected in the same circuit, after the conductive module is processed (the conductive module has conductive connectors reserved for electrical connection between the overload protection module and the switch module), in the process of electrically connecting the overload protection module and the switch module to the conductive module, at least four conductive connectors need to be distinguished, and then at least four conductive connectors need to be connected to the overload protection module and the switch module respectively. Since the four conductive connectors are located in the same position, this process is prone to misconnection, which increases the assembly complexity of the overload protection module and the switch module.

[0068] In view of this, see Figures 1-8 In some embodiments of this application, a power strip 100 is provided, which is used to obtain electrical energy and supply power to electrical appliances. Specifically, the power strip 100 includes a housing 110, a conductive module 120, a switch module 130, and an overload protection module 140.

[0069] This solution can be applied to e-sports scenarios, home office scenarios, and even industrial scenarios. In particular, it can provide power to the electrical devices used in e-sports.

[0070] See Figures 1-4 The housing 110 of the power strip 100 defines a receiving cavity 111, within which the conductive module 120, the switching module 130, and the overload protection module 140 are all housed. The housing 110 has a plug-in interface 112 communicating with the receiving cavity 111. The plug of an external electrical appliance passes through the plug-in interface 112 and is electrically connected to the conductive module 120 to draw power. The specific type of the plug-in interface 112 depends on actual needs. For example, the plug-in interface 112 can be a three-prong plug, a two-prong plug, or a single-prong plug (e.g., when the external plug is a USB plug, the plug-in interface 112 can be a single-prong plug adapted to the shape of the USB plug). Alternatively, the plug-in interface 112 can also be a combination of at least two of the three-prong, two-prong, or single-prong plugs, allowing the plug-in interface 112 to accommodate various types of plugs. See also... Figure 1In this embodiment, the connector 112 is a combination of a three-prong connector and a two-prong connector. Either the three-prong plug or the two-prong plug can pass through the connector 112 to electrically connect with the conductive module 120 inside the housing 110. The number of connectors 112 can be one or more; when the housing 110 has multiple connectors 112, each connector 112 can be located on one side wall 116 of the housing 110, or each connector 112 can be located on different side walls 116 of the housing 110. See also... Figure 1 In this embodiment, the housing 110 is provided with a plurality of insertion ports 112, and the housing 110 has four side walls 116 along the circumference of the first axis 150, each side wall 116 being provided with two insertion ports 112.

[0071] See Figures 1-3 ,as well as Figure 6 A conductive module 120 is disposed in the receiving cavity 111 and is adapted to be electrically connected to an external plug passing through the socket 112. The conductive module 120 is electrically connected to a switch module 130 and an overload protection module 140 via wires. The switch module 130 controls the flow of current within the conductive module 120, and the overload protection module 140 automatically disconnects the current within the conductive module 120 in case of abnormal current, thereby ensuring the safety and usability of the power strip 100. The power strip 100 may also include a power supply cable, which includes a power supply wire and a power plug. One end of the power supply wire is electrically connected to the power plug, and the other end is directly or indirectly connected to the conductive module 120. The power plug obtains power by inserting into a fixed socket (e.g., a socket embedded in a wall socket in a residential home), and the power supply wire transmits the power to the conductive module 120 inside the power strip 100, thereby supplying power to external electrical appliances through the conductive module 120. The conductive module 120 is provided with one or more power supply ports 1282. The number and position of the power supply ports 1282 of the conductive module 120 match the number of the plug interfaces 112 of the housing 110. Specifically, the number of power supply ports 1282 can be the same as the number of plug interfaces 112, and the position of the power supply ports 1282 corresponds to the plug interfaces 112, ensuring that the external plug can be inserted into the power supply ports 1282 of the conductive module 120 and electrically connected to the conductive module 120 after passing through the plug interface 112.

[0072] When the connector 112 of the housing 110 is a three-prong connector, the power supply connector 1282 of the conductive module 120 can also be a three-prong connector; when the connector 112 of the housing 110 is a two-prong connector, the power supply connector 1282 of the conductive module 120 can also be a two-prong connector; when the connector 112 of the housing 110 is a combination of a three-prong connector and a two-prong connector, the power supply connector 1282 of the conductive module 120 can be a combination of a three-prong connector and a two-prong connector, and the three-prong connector of the power supply connector 1282 corresponds to the three-prong connector of the connector 112, and the two-prong connector of the power supply connector 1282 corresponds to the two-prong connector of the connector 112, thereby ensuring that different types of plugs can be accurately connected and achieve efficient and stable power transmission. A conductive module 120 may have one or more power supply sockets 1282; the number of conductive modules 120 may be one or more; when the number of conductive modules 120 is multiple, the number of power supply sockets 1282 in each conductive module 120 may be the same or different. See also Figure 3 In this embodiment, the power strip 100 includes two conductive modules 120, each conductive module 120 having four power supply ports 1282, and the four power supply ports 1282 of each conductive module 120 are located around the perimeter along the first axis 150, so that each of the four side walls 116 of the power strip 100 can be used to insert two plugs.

[0073] See Figures 1-3 A switch module 130 is at least partially disposed in the receiving cavity 111. The switch module 130 is electrically connected to the conductive module 120 and is used to control the on / off state of the circuit containing the conductive module 120. The switch module 130 has at least two states: on and off. When the switch module 130 is in the on state, the circuit containing the conductive module 120 is conductive, and the current obtained by the power plug can be directed to the conductive module 120 and ultimately to the external electrical appliance. When the switch module 130 is in the off state, the circuit containing the conductive module 120 is off, and the current obtained by the power plug cannot flow to the conductive module 120. Therefore, even if the external plug passes through the plug interface 112 and is electrically connected to the conductive module 120, it cannot obtain electrical energy.

[0074] The switch module 130 can be completely located within the housing 110, or partially located within the housing 110 and partially extending beyond it. When the switch module 130 is completely located within the housing 110, it can obtain control signals through the touch module to turn the conductive module 120 on or off via the housing 110. Alternatively, the switch module 130 can obtain control signals from a mobile terminal through a Bluetooth module to turn the conductive module 120 on or off. When the switch module 130 is partially located within the housing 110 and partially extending beyond it, it can include a control unit that extends through the housing 110 to obtain control signals. The control unit can be configured in various ways. In some embodiments, the control unit is a knob that rotates to turn the conductive module 120 on or off. In other embodiments, the control unit is a button that presses the button to turn the conductive module 120 on or off. When the control unit is a button, it may have one, two, or more pressing parts. See also Figure 3 In this embodiment, the control unit includes a switch button 131. The switch button 131 has a pressing part. After being pressed multiple times, the switch button 131 sequentially changes the conductivity state of the conductive module 120. For example, when the switch button 131 is pressed once, the switch button 131 turns on the circuit where the conductive module 120 is located. When the switch button 131 is pressed a second time, the switch button 131 turns off the circuit where the conductive module 120 is located. In other embodiments, the switch button 131 may also include two pressing parts. When one pressing part is pressed, the switch button 131 rotates to turn on the circuit where the conductive module 120 is located, and when the other pressing part is pressed, the switch button 131 rotates to turn off the circuit where the conductive module 120 is located.

[0075] An overload protection module 140 is at least partially housed in the receiving cavity 111. The overload protection module 140 is electrically connected to the conductive module 120 and is configured to disconnect the circuit containing the conductive module 120 when the output power of the conductive module 120 exceeds a preset value. Specifically, the overload protection module 140 can immediately disconnect the circuit containing the conductive module 120 when the output power of the conductive module 120 exceeds a preset value; or, the overload protection module 140 can automatically disconnect the circuit containing the conductive module 120 after the output power of the conductive module 120 has remained above the preset value for a period of time, preventing overload damage to the electrical appliances. The design of the overload protection module 140 ensures safe use and extends the equipment's lifespan. The overload protection module 140 can be a one-time-use fuse or a resettable circuit breaker. When the overload protection module 140 is a resettable circuit breaker, the circuit breaker can be manually or automatically reset after the overload condition is relieved to restore normal circuit operation. See also... Figure 3In this embodiment, the overload protection module 140 includes a reset button 141. When an overload occurs, the reset button 141 pops out, and the user can press the reset button 141 to reset the circuit breaker and restore the circuit.

[0076] When the power strip 100 has multiple conductive modules 120, the switching module 130 and the overload protection module 140 can control only one conductive module 120 to ensure the safe operation of a single module. Alternatively, the switching module 130 and the overload protection module 140 can simultaneously control all conductive modules 120, achieving unified management of the entire circuit and improving overall safety. (See also...) Figures 3-5 In this embodiment, the power strip 100 includes two conductive modules 120 connected in parallel. The switching module 130 simultaneously controls the circuit switching of the two conductive modules 120. The overload protection module 140 controls the overload protection of the two conductive modules 120 through the through hole, ensuring that the overall circuit is quickly disconnected when any module is overloaded or when all modules are overloaded.

[0077] See Figures 3-6 In this embodiment, the switch module 130 and the overload protection module 140 are located on opposite sides of the conductive module 120. This arrangement increases the available space for both the switch module 130 and the overload protection module 140, facilitating their placement and making better use of the space within the housing 110. However, since both the switch module 130 and the overload protection module 140 are connected to the same circuit, when they are located on the same side of the conductive module 120, the wiring harnesses connecting them can easily become confused. Installers need to carefully distinguish the wire connectors when installing the switch module 130 and the overload protection module 140, increasing the complexity of the installation. In this design, the wire connectors of the electrical connection switch module 130 and the electrical connection overload protection module 140 are located on different sides of the conductive module 120, reducing the likelihood of wiring confusion between the switch module 130 and the overload protection module 140, thereby improving installation efficiency. Simultaneously, when the switch module 130 and the overload protection module 140 are located at opposite ends within the housing 110, they can fully utilize the available space at both ends of the housing 110, thus improving space utilization within the housing 110. Furthermore, this allows for a larger volume of the switch module 130 and the overload protection module 140, reducing the miniaturization requirements and thus decreasing the processing difficulty.

[0078] See Figures 3-6 In some embodiments, the power strip 100 includes a plurality of conductive modules 120, each conductive module 120 being arranged along a first direction. The housing 110 is provided with a plurality of plug interfaces 112, and each conductive module 120 is positioned corresponding to each plug interface 112. Each conductive module 120 is adapted to be electrically connected to an external plug passing through the corresponding plug interface 112. By providing a plurality of conductive modules 120, the number of power supply ports 1282 can be increased, thereby increasing the power supply capacity of the power strip 100. See also Figures 3-5 In this embodiment, the switch module 130 is disposed on one side of each conductive module 120 along the first direction, and the overload protection module 140 is disposed on the other side of each conductive module 120 along the first direction. That is, the switch module 130 and the overload protection module 140 are respectively located on opposite sides of all conductive modules 120, and on both sides of the conductive modules 120 along the first direction. Compared with a structure where the switch module 130 or the overload protection module 140 is located between two conductive modules 120, the spacing between the conductive modules 120 can be smaller, thereby facilitating the arrangement of the connectors 112. At the same time, the switch module 130 and the overload protection module 140 are located at both ends along the length direction within the housing 110, which can make full use of the empty space at both ends of the housing 110, thereby improving the space utilization rate within the housing 110. In other embodiments, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, the switch module 130 is disposed on one side of each conductive module 120 along the second direction, and the overload protection module 140 is disposed on the other side of each conductive module 120 along the second direction. In this scheme, it is easier for the switch module 130 and the overload protection module 140 to be electrically connected to the two conductive modules 120 simultaneously.

[0079] See Figures 3-5 In some embodiments, the switch module 130, the conductive module 120, and the overload protection module 140 are arranged sequentially along a first direction. One end of the housing 110 along the first direction has a first opening 113 communicating with the receiving cavity 111. The switch module 130 includes a switch button 131, which passes through the first opening 113. The switch button 131 controls the on / off state of the circuit of the conductive module 120, facilitating operation. See also... Figures 1-3 In some embodiments, the housing 110 has a second opening 114 at one end along the first direction, which communicates with the receiving cavity 111. The overload protection module 140 includes a reset button 141. After the circuit containing the conductive module 120 is disconnected by the overload protection module 140, the reset button 141 is used to reconnect the circuit containing the conductive module 120. The reset button 141 passes through the second opening 114. Compared to a structure that uses a fuse, this solution provides a reset button 141, allowing the user to quickly restore power.

[0080] When the housing 110 is provided with insertion interfaces 112 along the circumference of the first axis 150, in some embodiments, the conductive components may be provided with multiple power supply ports 1282 along the circumference of the first axis 150; in other embodiments, multiple conductive modules 120 may be provided, each conductive module 120 being provided with at least one power supply port 1282, and the conductive modules 120 being distributed along the circumference of the first axis 150, with each insertion interface 112 on each side wall 116 of the housing 110 corresponding to one of the conductive modules 120. See also Figures 3-5 In this embodiment, the switch module 130, the conductive module 120, and the overload protection module 140 are arranged sequentially along a first direction, and the first axis 150 is parallel to the first direction and passes through the housing 110. The housing 110 has multiple sidewalls 116 located on the outer periphery of the first axis 150, and at least two sidewalls 116 are provided with plug interfaces 112. The conductive module 120 is adapted to be electrically connected to each external plug that passes through each plug interface 112. In this embodiment, the first axis 150 is parallel to the length direction of the power strip 100, so that the plug interfaces 112 are provided on the sidewalls 116 extending along the length direction of the housing 110, and the arrangement space of the plug interfaces 112 is larger. Furthermore, the multiple sidewalls 116 of the housing 110 along the circumference of the first axis 150 are all provided with plug interfaces 112, so that users can plug in plugs from different directions, which facilitates user operation.

[0081] See Figures 5-8In some embodiments, the conductive module 120 includes a first conductive sheet 121, a second conductive sheet 122, and a third conductive sheet 123 arranged along a first direction. The first conductive sheet 121, the second conductive sheet 122, and the third conductive sheet 123 are electrically connected to the neutral wire, the ground wire, and the live wire, respectively. For example, the first conductive sheet 121 can be electrically connected to the neutral wire, the second conductive sheet 122 can be electrically connected to the ground wire, and the third conductive sheet 123 can be electrically connected to the live wire. The first conductive sheet 121, the second conductive sheet 122, and the third conductive sheet 123 are each provided with a plurality of plug terminals 1281 along the circumference of the first axis 150. The plug terminals 1281 located on the same side of the first conductive sheet 121, the second conductive sheet 122, and the third conductive sheet 123 together form a terminal group 128. Each terminal group 128 is correspondingly provided with each plug interface 112. Each terminal group 128 forms a power supply plug 1282. The terminal group 128 is adapted to be electrically connected to an external plug passing through the corresponding plug interface 112. In one embodiment, when the first conductive piece 121 is electrically connected to the neutral wire, the second conductive piece 122 is electrically connected to the ground wire, and the third conductive piece 123 is electrically connected to the live wire, the first conductive piece 121 may have a total of eight plug-in terminals 1281 along the circumference of the first axis 150, with two plug-in terminals 1281 on each side of the first conductive piece 121; the second conductive piece 122 may have a total of four plug-in terminals 1281 along the circumference of the first axis 150, with one plug-in terminal 1281 on each side of the second conductive piece 122; and the third conductive piece 123 may have a total of eight plug-in terminals 1281 along the circumference of the first axis 150, with two plug-in terminals 1281 on each side of the third conductive piece 123. On the same side, the two plug terminals 1281 of the first conductive sheet 121, one plug terminal 1281 of the second conductive sheet 122, and two plug terminals 1281 of the third conductive sheet 123 together form a terminal group 128. Each plug terminal 1281 is provided with a power supply socket 1282, and each terminal group 128 is used to adapt to a two-prong plug and a three-prong plug. In this embodiment, the terminals connected to the neutral wire are connected to each other on a single conductive sheet, the terminals connected to the live wire are connected to each other on a single conductive sheet, and the terminals connected to the ground wire are connected to each other on a single conductive sheet, resulting in a more compact structure, fewer parts, and simpler assembly. In a further embodiment, the first conductive sheet 121, the second conductive sheet 122, and the third conductive sheet 123 are integrally formed, thereby reducing processing costs and improving processing and assembly efficiency.

[0082] To facilitate the fixing and isolation of the first conductive sheet 121, the second conductive sheet 122, and the third conductive sheet 123, see [reference needed]. Figures 5-8In some embodiments, the conductive module 120 further includes a first cover plate 124, a first partition plate 125, a second partition plate 126, and a second cover plate 127 arranged along a first direction. A first conductive sheet 121 is positioned between the first cover plate 124 and the first partition plate 125. Specifically, a first receiving space is formed between the first cover plate 124 and the first partition plate 125. The first conductive sheet 121 is disposed in the first receiving space and connected to the first cover plate 124 and / or the first partition plate 125. The outer periphery of the first cover plate 124 and / or the first partition plate 125 is provided with a first conductive port communicating with the first receiving space. Each plug-in terminal 1281 of the first conductive sheet 121 is correspondingly inserted through the first conductive port. The second conductive sheet 122 is positioned between the first partition 125 and the second partition 126. Specifically, a second accommodating space is formed between the first partition 125 and the second partition 126. The second conductive sheet 122 is disposed in the second accommodating space and connected to the first partition 125 and / or the second partition 126. The outer periphery of the first partition 125 and / or the second partition 126 is provided with a second conductive port communicating with the second accommodating space. Each plug-in terminal 1281 of the second conductive sheet 122 is correspondingly inserted through the second conductive port. The third conductive sheet 123 is positioned between the second partition 126 and the second cover plate 127. Specifically, a third receiving space is formed between the second partition 126 and the second cover plate 127. The third conductive sheet 123 is disposed within the third receiving space and connected to the second cover plate 127 and / or the second cover plate 127. The outer periphery of the second cover plate 127 and / or the second cover plate 127 is provided with a third conductive port communicating with the third receiving space. Each plug-in terminal 1281 of the third conductive sheet 123 is correspondingly inserted through the third conductive port. In this scheme, the first conductive sheet 121, the second conductive sheet 122, and the third conductive sheet 123 are encapsulated by the first cover plate 124, the first partition 125, the second partition 126, and the second cover plate 127, which makes the positioning of the first conductive sheet 121, the second conductive sheet 122, and the third conductive sheet 123 more stable and also facilitates the isolation of the three.

[0083] See Figures 5-8In some embodiments, the first partition 125 is provided with a first through hole 1251, and the second partition 126 is provided with a second through hole 1261. One of the first cover plate 124 and the second cover plate 127 is provided with a fixing post 1241, and the other is provided with a fixing structure 1271. The fixing post 1241 passes through the first through hole 1251 and the second through hole 1261 and is connected to the fixing structure 1271, so that the first cover plate 124 and the second cover plate 127 are connected. In this solution, the first cover plate 124 and the second cover plate 127 are connected to each other through the fixing post 1241 and the fixing structure 1271, thereby making the connection between the first cover plate 124, the first partition 125, the second partition 126 and the second cover plate 127 tighter and the integrity of the conductive module 120 better. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first cover plate 124 is provided with a fixing post 1241, and the second cover plate 127 is provided with a fixing structure 1271. The fixing structure 1271 is specifically a fixing protrusion. The end of the fixing post 1241 facing the fixing protrusion is provided with a fixing groove. The fixing protrusion is inserted into the fixing groove to realize the connection between the fixing post 1241 and the fixing structure 1271.

[0084] See Figures 5-8 In some embodiments, the conductive module 120 further includes a first conductive element 1291, a second conductive element 1292, and a third conductive element 1293. One end of the first conductive element 1291 is electrically connected to the first conductive sheet 121, and the other end passes through the first cover plate 124 and is located on the side of the first cover plate 124 opposite to the first conductive sheet 121. One end of the second conductive element 1292 is electrically connected to the second conductive sheet 122, and the other end passes through the first partition plate 125 and the first cover plate 124 and is located on the side of the first cover plate 124 opposite to the first conductive sheet 121. One end of the third conductive element 1293 is electrically connected to the third conductive sheet 123, and the other end passes through the first partition plate 125, the second partition plate 126, and the first cover plate 124 and is located on the side of the first cover plate 124 opposite to the first conductive sheet 121. In this design, the first conductive element 1291, the second conductive element 1292, and the third conductive element 1293 are all located on the same side of the first cover plate 124. Thus, the wires of the conductive module 120 can be electrically connected to the first conductive element 1291, the second conductive element 1292, and the third conductive element 1293 on the same side of the first cover plate 124, which facilitates the wiring between the first conductive sheet 121, the second conductive sheet 122, and the third conductive sheet 123.

[0085] See Figures 1-8The second aspect of this application also provides a power strip assembly 10, which includes the power strip 100 in any of the above embodiments. The power strip assembly 10 further includes a base 200, to which the power strip 100 is connected to support the base 200. In this solution, the base 200 supports the power strip 100, thereby raising the vertical height of the power strip 100. When there is water accumulation on the ground, water is less likely to enter the power strip 100, improving the safety of using the power strip 100. Given the improvements to the power strip 100, the power strip assembly 10 in this solution also possesses all the aforementioned technical effects of the power strip 100, which will not be elaborated upon here.

[0086] See Figures 1-3 In some embodiments, the base 200 and the power strip 100 are detachably connected. Specifically, the power strip 100 includes a first connecting structure 115, and the base 200 includes a second connecting structure 220. The first connecting structure 115 and the second connecting structure 220 are detachably connected, and one of the first connecting structure 115 and the second connecting structure 220 includes a plug groove 221, while the other includes a plug protrusion 1151, which is inserted into the plug groove 221. In this solution, when the power strip 100 needs to be used safely, the power strip 100 and the base 200 can be connected. When the power strip 100 needs to be easily portable or used in a relatively safe environment, the power strip 100 can be separated from the base 200, thus facilitating the independent transportation or use of the power strip 100. Compared to the solution where the power strip 100 and the base 200 are integrally connected, the power strip assembly 10 in this solution has a wider range of application scenarios.

[0087] See Figures 1-3In some embodiments, the direction from the base 200 to the power strip 100 is designated as the first direction, and the length direction of the power strip 100 is parallel to the first direction. It should be noted that after setting multiple directions for the power strip 100 according to the relative positions of its side walls 116, the direction corresponding to the two opposite side walls 116 furthest apart among these directions is designated as the length direction of the power strip 100. For example, when the power strip 100 is approximately prismatic (e.g., a triangular prism, square prism, pentagonal prism, or hexagonal prism), the power strip 100 is designated to have an extension direction along the side edges and an extension direction along each bottom edge. The extension direction of the longest edge of the power strip 100 (which can be a bottom edge or a side edge) is designated as the length direction of the power strip 100. When the power strip 100 is approximately cylindrical, the power strip 100 is designated to have an extension direction along the generatrix and a radial extension direction along the bottom surface. If the cylindrical generatrix is ​​longer than the diameter of the base, the length direction of the power strip 100 is parallel to the cylindrical generatrix; if the cylindrical generatrix is ​​shorter than the diameter of the base, the length direction of the power strip 100 is parallel to the radial direction of the cylindrical base. In this design, after the power strip 100 is supported by the base 200, the length direction of the power strip 100 extends vertically, thus forming a vertical power strip 100, which is more convenient for users to plug and unplug plugs. In a further embodiment, the overload protection module 140 is located on the side of the conductive module 120 near the base 200, and the switch module 130 is located on the side of the conductive module 120 away from the base 200. In this design, the switch module 130 is located at the top, making it easier for users to operate the switch module 130; the overload protection module 140 is located between the base 200 and the power strip 100, making it easier to hide the reset button 141 to prevent accidental operation by the user.

[0088] See Figures 1-3 In some embodiments, the power strip 100 includes a plug-in protrusion 1151, which has a clearance hole 1152 communicating with the receiving cavity 111. The overload protection module 140 includes a reset button 141. After the circuit containing the conductive module 120 is disconnected by the overload protection module 140, the reset button 141 is used to reconnect the circuit containing the conductive module 120. The reset button 141 passes through the clearance hole 1152. The base 200 includes a plug-in groove 221. The plug-in protrusion 1151 is detachably plugged into the plug-in groove 221, and the reset button 141 extends at least partially into the plug-in groove 221. In this solution, on the one hand, when the base 200 is connected to the power strip 100, the reset button 141 is hidden inside the base 200, thereby reducing the chance of the reset button 141 being accidentally operated; on the other hand, when the base 200 is separated from the power strip 100, the reset button 141 is exposed, which also makes it easier to operate the reset button 141.

[0089] The specific structure of the base 200 depends on actual needs; it only needs to be able to support the power strip 100. See [link / reference] Figures 1-3In some embodiments, the direction from the base 200 to the power strip 100 is a first direction. Along this first direction, the center of gravity of the power strip assembly 10 is closer to the supporting surface 210 than its geometric center, so that the supporting surface 210 has at least one stable equilibrium point for the power strip assembly 10. In this scheme, when the power strip assembly 10 is placed on the horizontal supporting surface, the base 200 can support the power strip 100. At this time, the base 200 is below, the power strip 100 is above, and the length direction of the power strip 100 body is vertically arranged (perpendicular to the horizontal supporting surface). The supporting surface 210 of the base 200 is in contact with the horizontal supporting surface. When the power strip 100 is subjected to an external force and undergoes deflection, after the external force is removed, the power strip assembly 10 can dynamically adjust to a stable state. When the power strip assembly 10 is in a stable state, the stable equilibrium point of the supporting surface 210 is in contact with the horizontal supporting surface. In other words, the power strip assembly 10 has a self-righting structure, and the stable balance point of the supporting curved surface 210 is the support point when the self-righting structure is in a stable state. When the power strip assembly 10 is subjected to tensile force, it will dynamically adjust to a suitable position. Compared with the solution of setting a support frame to support the main body of the power strip 100, the power strip assembly 10 in this solution is less likely to tip over, so it is safer.

[0090] It should be noted that if any directional indication (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) is involved in the embodiments of this utility model, such directional indication is only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly. When a directional reference is introduced in a specific embodiment, unless the direction is specifically limited to unidirectional, the direction can be unidirectional or bidirectional (two parallel and opposite directions). Whether it is unidirectional or bidirectional depends on what those skilled in the art can achieve. When the directional reference is bidirectional, it should be considered that two parallel and different embodiments have been introduced simultaneously.

[0091] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or," "and / or," or "and / or" throughout the text implies three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where A and B are simultaneously satisfied. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0092] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of this utility model and the contents of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A power strip, characterized in that, include: A housing that defines a receiving cavity, the housing being provided with an insertion interface communicating with the receiving cavity; A conductive module is disposed in the receiving cavity, the conductive module being adapted to be electrically connected to an external plug passing through the socket; A switch module is at least partially disposed in the receiving cavity, the switch module is electrically connected to the conductive module, and the switch module is used to control the on / off state of the circuit in which the conductive module is located; An overload protection module is at least partially disposed in the receiving cavity, the overload protection module is electrically connected to the conductive module, and the overload protection module is configured to disconnect the circuit in which the conductive module is located when the output power of the conductive module is higher than a preset value. The switch module and the overload protection module are located on opposite sides of the conductive module.

2. The power strip as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The power strip includes multiple conductive modules, each of which is arranged along a first direction. The housing is provided with multiple plug interfaces, and each conductive module is positioned corresponding to each plug interface. Each conductive module is adapted to be electrically connected to an external plug passing through the corresponding plug interface.

3. The power strip as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The switching module is located on one side of each of the conductive modules along the first direction, and the overload protection module is located on the other side of each of the conductive modules along the first direction. or, The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, the switch module is located on one side of each of the conductive modules along the second direction, and the overload protection module is located on the other side of each of the conductive modules along the second direction.

4. The power strip as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The switch module, the conductive module, and the overload protection module are arranged sequentially along the first direction; The housing has a first opening at one end along the first direction that communicates with the receiving cavity, and the switch module includes a switch button that passes through the first opening; and / or, the housing has a second opening at one end along the first direction that communicates with the receiving cavity, and the overload protection module includes a reset button. After the circuit where the conductive module is located is disconnected by the overload protection module, the reset button is used to connect the circuit where the conductive module is located, and the reset button passes through the second opening.

5. The power strip as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The switch module, the conductive module, and the overload protection module are arranged sequentially along a first direction. The first axis is parallel to the first direction and passes through the housing. The housing has multiple sidewalls located on the outer periphery of the first axis. At least two of the sidewalls are provided with the plug-in interface. The conductive module is adapted to be electrically connected to each external plug that passes through each of the plug-in interfaces.

6. The power strip as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The conductive module includes a first conductive sheet, a second conductive sheet, and a third conductive sheet arranged along the first direction. The first conductive sheet, the second conductive sheet, and the third conductive sheet are electrically connected to the neutral wire, the ground wire, and the live wire, respectively. The first conductive sheet, the second conductive sheet, and the third conductive sheet are each provided with a plurality of plug terminals along the circumference of the first axis. The plug terminals of the first conductive sheet, the second conductive sheet, and the third conductive sheet located on the same side together form a terminal group. Each terminal group is provided corresponding to each plug interface. The terminal group is adapted to be electrically connected to an external plug passing through the corresponding plug interface.

7. The power strip as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The conductive module further includes a first cover plate, a first partition plate, a second partition plate, and a second cover plate arranged along the first direction. The first conductive sheet is positioned between the first cover plate and the first partition plate, the second conductive sheet is positioned between the first partition plate and the second partition plate, and the third conductive sheet is positioned between the second partition plate and the second cover plate.

8. The power strip as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The first partition has a first through hole, and the second partition has a second through hole. One of the first cover plate and the second cover plate has a fixing post, and the other has a fixing structure. The fixing post passes through the first through hole and the second through hole and is connected to the fixing structure, so that the first cover plate and the second cover plate are connected.

9. The power strip as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The conductive module further includes a first conductive element, a second conductive element, and a third conductive element. One end of the first conductive element is electrically connected to the first conductive sheet, and the other end passes through the first cover plate and is located on the side of the first cover plate away from the first conductive sheet. One end of the second conductive element is electrically connected to the second conductive sheet, and the other end passes through the first partition and the first cover plate and is located on the side of the first cover plate away from the first conductive sheet. One end of the third conductive element is electrically connected to the third conductive sheet, and the other end passes through the first partition, the second partition, and the first cover plate and is located on the side of the first cover plate away from the first conductive sheet.

10. The power strip as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The first conductive plate is electrically connected to the live wire, the second conductive plate is electrically connected to the ground wire, and the third conductive plate is electrically connected to the neutral wire; And / or, The first conductive sheet is integrally formed; And / or, The second conductive sheet is integrally formed; And / or, The third conductive sheet is integrally formed.

11. A power strip assembly, characterized in that, include: The power strip according to any one of claims 1-10; as well as A base to which the plug is connected to support the base.

12. The power strip assembly as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that, The base is detachably connected to the power strip; or, The power strip includes a first connecting structure, and the base includes a second connecting structure. The first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are detachably connected. One of the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure includes a plug groove, and the other includes a plug protrusion. The plug protrusion is inserted into the plug groove.

13. The power strip assembly as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that, The direction from the base to the power strip is a first direction, the length direction of the power strip is parallel to the first direction, the overload protection module is located on the side of the conductive module closer to the base, and the switch module is located on the side of the conductive module away from the base.

14. The power strip assembly as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that, The power strip includes a plug-in protrusion with a clearance hole communicating with the receiving cavity. The overload protection module includes a reset button. After the circuit containing the conductive module is disconnected by the overload protection module, the reset button is used to reconnect the circuit containing the conductive module. The reset button passes through the clearance hole. The base includes a plug-in groove. The plug-in protrusion is detachably plugged into the plug-in groove, and the reset button extends at least partially into the plug-in groove.

15. The power strip assembly as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that, The direction from the base to the power strip is a first direction. Along the first direction, the center of gravity of the power strip assembly is closer to the support surface than the geometric center of the power strip assembly, so that there is at least one stable balance point of the power strip assembly on the support surface.

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