Socket with opening and closing structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a socket with open -and -close structure, socket main part includes the casing, fixedly installed with conductor unit in the mounting column, be provided with the opener subassembly on part conductor unit, and the opener subassembly sets up in the mounting column outside, and the opener subassembly includes open -and -close shell and open -and -close piece, the open -and -close piece is limited to slide in open -and -close shell, and the position of open -and -close piece extension open -and -close shell is provided with the push part, be provided with reset piece between open -and -close piece and open -and -close shell, the utility model discloses reasonable in structure design, through setting up the push part, make the plug resist to the push part time, can push open -and -close piece after, make open -and -close piece separate, make the plug and socket can be connected, through setting up the reset piece, make the plug and socket separate time, and the reset piece can drive open -and -close piece mutual resistance, can effectively prevent the effect of electric shock.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sockets, and more particularly to a socket with an opening and closing structure. Background Technology

[0002] Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular. Generally, vehicles are equipped with charging ports, while charging stations have sockets and plugs. However, in some cases, the charging port is exposed for a period of time when the plug is unplugged. This can allow dust to directly enter the charging port or socket, affecting its use. Furthermore, the lack of a sealed structure may allow children to insert their fingers, posing a safety hazard. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a socket with an opening and closing structure, in light of the current state of the technology.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A socket with an opening and closing structure includes a socket body, the socket body including a housing; a mounting post is disposed within the housing; a conductor unit is fixedly installed within the mounting post; a starter assembly is disposed on a portion of the conductor unit, the starter assembly being disposed outside the mounting post, the starter assembly including a starter housing and at least two oppositely disposed starter elements; the starter elements slide within the starter housing; a pushing part is disposed at a position where the starter element extends out of the starter housing; a reset element is disposed between the starter element and the starter housing; when the plug abuts against the pushing part, the starter element slides inward within the starter housing and is in an open state; when the plug is removed from the socket body, the reset element drives the starter element to slide outward within the starter housing and is in a closed state.

[0005] The aforementioned components achieve the following effects: by providing mounting posts within the housing, the conductor unit is fixed and positioned; by providing a switch assembly, the conductor unit is protected against electric shock; by limiting and sliding the switch element within the switch housing, the switch element can be relatively pressed together or separated; by providing a pushing part, when the plug contacts the pushing part, the switch element is pushed and separated, allowing the plug and socket to connect; by providing a reset part, when the plug and socket are separated, the reset part can cause the switch elements to press against each other, effectively preventing electric shock.

[0006] Preferably, the opening and closing housing is provided with a socket end and a connecting end; the opening and closing device assembly is connected to the conductor unit through the socket end; the connecting end is located above the socket end; the connecting end is provided with a slot; the opening and closing housing is hollow; the opening and closing element is located in the slot; and the slot is provided with a partition rib.

[0007] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: by setting the socket end, the opening and closing device assembly can be connected to the conductor unit through the socket end; by setting the slot, the opening and closing device can be slidably set in the slot; by setting the partition rib, it plays a role in limiting and fixing the placement; the hollow opening and closing shell allows the plug to pass through the opening and closing shell and be electrically connected to the conductor unit.

[0008] Preferably, the opening and closing member has a limiting part that retracts inward at the position outside the pushing part; the opening and closing member has a fixing seat at the end away from the pushing part; the opposing fixing seats are in a fitted state when closed.

[0009] The effect achieved by the above-mentioned components is that by setting a fixed seat, and in the closed state, the limiting seat is in a close fit, which can effectively prevent electric shock.

[0010] Preferably, the fixed base has a sliding groove that retracts inward at any position on its outer side; a column is provided on the groove; when in the open state, the column is positioned inside the sliding groove.

[0011] The effect achieved by the above components is that, by setting a sliding groove and a column, when the opening and closing parts slide in the open state, the column plays a limiting role within the sliding groove.

[0012] Preferably, a fixing groove is provided in the sliding groove; one end of the reset member is disposed in the fixing groove, and the other end abuts against the column.

[0013] The effect achieved by the above components is that, by setting a fixing groove, the reset component can be limited through the fixing groove.

[0014] Preferably, a limiting rib is provided on the inner wall of the slot extending outward; in the closed state, the limiting rib is in contact with the limiting part.

[0015] The effect achieved by the above-mentioned components is that, by setting the limiting ribs, the limiting ribs abut against the limiting part in the closed state, preventing the opening and closing parts from falling out of the slot.

[0016] Preferably, the conductor unit includes a power conductor, a signal conductor, and a grounding conductor connected to the switch assembly.

[0017] The aforementioned components achieve the following effect: by incorporating power conductors, signal conductors, and grounding conductors, they function as connectors to the plug.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: The installation post inside the housing serves to fix and limit the placement of the conductor unit; the opening and closing device assembly provides protection against electric shock to the conductor unit; the opening and closing device is slidably positioned inside the opening and closing housing, allowing them to contact or separate relative to each other; the push part, when the plug contacts the push part, pushes the opening and closing device to separate them, allowing the plug and socket to connect; and the reset part, when the plug and socket are separated, causes the opening and closing devices to contact each other, effectively preventing electric shock. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the opening and closing device assembly of this utility model.

[0020] Reference numerals: 1. Socket body; 11. Housing; 12. Mounting post; 13. Opener / closer assembly; 14. Reset component; 15. Post; 2. Opener / closer housing; 21. Socket end; 22. Connecting end; 23. Slot; 24. Partition rib; 25. Limiting rib; 3. Opener / closer component; 31. Pushing part; 32. Limiting part; 33. Fixing base; 34. Sliding groove; 35. Fixing groove; 4. Conductor unit; 41. Power conductor; 42. Signal conductor; 43. Grounding conductor. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The following drawings will disclose several embodiments of this utility model. For clarity, many practical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details should not be used to limit this utility model. That is, in some embodiments of this utility model, these practical details are not essential. In addition, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and components will be shown in the drawings in a simple schematic manner.

[0022] It should be noted that all directional indicators in this utility model embodiment, such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc., are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0023] Furthermore, in addition to indicating orientation or positional relationship, the aforementioned terms may also be used to indicate other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setting," "equipped with," "connection," "linking," and "socketing" 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. The connection methods described herein are existing technologies without any modifications and are common knowledge to those skilled in the art. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" is for descriptive purposes only and does not specifically refer to any order or sequence, nor is it intended to limit the utility model. They are merely used to distinguish components or operations described with the same technical terms and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are feasible for those skilled in the art. If a 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.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, this utility model provides a socket with an opening and closing structure, including a socket body 1, the socket body 1 including a housing 11; a mounting post 12 is provided inside the housing 11; a conductor unit 4 is fixedly installed inside the mounting post 12; a starter assembly 13 is provided on part of the conductor unit 4, the starter assembly 13 is provided outside the mounting post 12, the starter assembly 13 includes an opening and closing shell 2 and at least two oppositely arranged opening and closing parts 3; the opening and closing parts 3 slide within the opening and closing shell 2; a pushing part 31 is provided at the position where the opening and closing parts 3 extend out of the opening and closing shell 2; a reset part 14 is provided between the opening and closing parts 3 and the opening and closing shell 2; when the plug abuts against the pushing part 31, the opening and closing parts 3 slide inward within the opening and closing shell 2 and are in an open state; when the plug is removed from the socket body 1, the reset part 14 drives the opening and closing parts 3 to slide outward within the opening and closing shell 2 and are in a closed state. The mounting post 12 inside the housing 11 serves to fix and limit the placement of the conductor unit 4; the opening and closing device assembly 13 provides protection against electric shock for the conductor unit 4; the opening and closing device 3 is slidably positioned inside the opening and closing housing 2, allowing it to contact or separate relative to each other; the pushing part 31 allows the opening and closing device 3 to separate when the plug contacts it, enabling connection between the plug and socket; and the reset part 14 causes the opening and closing devices 3 to contact each other when the plug and socket are separated, effectively preventing electric shock.

[0027] The opening and closing housing 2 is provided with a socket end 21 and a connecting end 22; the opening and closing device assembly 13 is connected to the conductor unit 4 through the socket end 21; the connecting end 22 is located above the socket end 21; the connecting end 22 is provided with a slot 23; the opening and closing housing 2 is hollow; the opening and closing element 3 is located in the slot 23; the slot 23 is provided with a partition rib 24. By providing the socket end 21, the opening and closing device assembly 13 can be connected to the conductor unit 4 through the socket end 21; by providing the slot 23, the opening and closing element 3 can be slidably located in the slot 23; by providing the partition rib 24, it plays a role in limiting and fixing the placement; the hollow opening and closing housing 2 allows the plug to pass through the opening and closing housing 2 and be electrically connected to the conductor unit 4.

[0028] The opening and closing member 3 has a limiting part 32 that retracts inward at the position outside the pushing part 31; the opening and closing member 3 has a fixing seat 33 at the end away from the pushing part 31; the opposing fixing seats 33 are in a close-fitting state when closed. By setting the fixing seat 33, and the limiting seat being in a close-fitting state when closed, it can effectively prevent electric shock.

[0029] The fixed base 33 has a sliding groove 34 that retracts inward at any position on its outer side; a column 15 is provided on the slot 23; in the open state, the column 15 is positioned within the sliding groove 34. By providing the sliding groove 34 and the column 15, in the open state, the column 15 acts as a limit within the sliding groove 34 after the opening and closing member 3 slides.

[0030] A fixing groove 35 is provided inside the sliding groove 34; one end of the reset member 14 is disposed in the fixing groove 35, and the other end abuts against the column 15. By providing the fixing groove 35, the reset member 14 can be limited and positioned through the fixing groove 35.

[0031] A limiting rib 25 extends outward from the inner wall of the slot 23; in the closed state, the limiting rib 25 abuts against the limiting part 32. By providing the limiting rib 25, in the closed state, the limiting rib 25 abuts against the limiting part 32, preventing the opening and closing member 3 from falling out of the slot 23.

[0032] The conductor unit 4 includes a power conductor 41, a signal conductor 42, and a grounding conductor 44 connected to the switch assembly 13. The power conductor 41, signal conductor 42, and grounding conductor 44 serve to connect to the plug.

[0033] The connection method between the socket end 21 and the conductor unit 4 in this utility model is a conventional and well-known technology and structural design for those skilled in the art, so there is no need for excessive description or accompanying drawings.

[0034] The connection method between the conductor unit 4 and the plug in this utility model is a conventional and well-known electrical connection method that is common to those skilled in the art, and does not require much elaboration or accompanying drawings.

[0035] The reset component 14 described in this utility model can be any type of component capable of elastic reset, and will not be described in detail in this utility model.

[0036] In this embodiment, when the plug is connected to the socket, the plug will first come into contact with the opening and closing device assembly 13. When the plug comes into contact with the pushing part 31 of the opening and closing member 3, and the pushing part 31 is inclined, the opening and closing member 3 will slide within the slot 23 through the pushing part 31. At this time, the reset member 14 will retract, so that the fixing seat 33 between the opening and closing members 3 will separate. At this time, the plug can be electrically connected to the conductor unit 4. When the plug and the socket are separated, the reset member 14 will push the opening and closing member 3 to reset. However, the limiting rib 25 is provided to come into contact with the limiting part 32, so that the opening and closing member 3 will not fall out of the slot, and the fixing seats 33 between the opening and closing members 3 will also come into contact and fit together.

[0037] In the description of this specification, references are made to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example". The descriptions using terms such as "example" or "some examples" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0038] All standard parts used in this invention can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, welding, and bonding that are mature in the existing technology, and will not be described in detail here.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and variations can be made in the specific implementation and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. The content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A socket with an opening and closing structure, comprising a socket body, the socket body including a housing; a mounting post disposed within the housing; a conductor unit fixedly mounted within the mounting post; and an opening / closing device assembly disposed on a portion of the conductor unit, the opening / closing device assembly being disposed outside the mounting post, characterized in that: The opening and closing device assembly includes an opening and closing housing and at least two opening and closing elements disposed opposite to each other; the opening and closing elements slide within the opening and closing housing; a pushing part is provided at the position where the opening and closing elements extend out of the opening and closing housing; a reset part is provided between the opening and closing elements and the opening and closing housing. When the plug contacts the push part, the opening and closing part slides inward within the opening and closing housing and then enters the open state; when the plug is removed from the socket body, the reset part drives the opening and closing part to slide outward within the opening and closing housing and then enters the closed state.

2. A socket with an opening and closing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening and closing housing is provided with a socket end and a connecting end; the opening and closing device assembly is connected to the conductor unit through the socket end; the connecting end is located above the socket end; the connecting end is provided with a slot; the opening and closing housing is hollow; the opening and closing element is located in the slot; the slot is provided with a partition rib.

3. A socket with an opening and closing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The opening and closing member has a limiting part that retracts inward at the position outside the pushing part; the opening and closing member has a fixing seat at the end away from the pushing part; the opposite fixing seats are in a close fit state when closed.

4. A socket with an opening and closing structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixed base has a sliding groove that retracts inward at any position on its outer side; a column is provided on the groove; when in the open state, the column is positioned inside the sliding groove.

5. A socket with an opening and closing structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: A fixing groove is provided inside the sliding groove; one end of the reset member is set in the fixing groove, and the other end abuts against the column.

6. A socket with an opening and closing structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: Limiting ribs are provided on the inner wall of the slot extending outward; in the closed state, the limiting ribs are in contact with the limiting part.

7. A socket with an opening and closing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conductor unit includes a power conductor, a signal conductor, and a grounding conductor connected to the switch assembly.

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