A new type of socket

Abstract

This utility model provides a novel socket, comprising a housing and a base disposed within the housing. The base contains a plurality of socket assemblies. The housing has socket holes corresponding to the socket assemblies and plugs electrically connected to the socket assemblies. The housing includes an upper cover and a lower cover. The upper cover includes a first connecting wall and a second connecting wall disposed opposite to each other. The lower cover includes a first connecting surface and a second connecting surface disposed opposite to each other. A plurality of lower cover panels and an opening for the base to enter the lower cover are disposed between the first and second connecting surfaces. The first and second connecting walls are respectively slidable along the first and second connecting surfaces until they cover and connect to the first and second connecting surfaces, so that the upper and lower covers are staggered and the opening of the lower cover is sealed. The socket holes are disposed on the upper cover and / or the lower cover. This novel socket has a novel and unique appearance and is easy to assemble.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of sockets, and more specifically to a novel socket. Background Technology

[0002] The socket includes a housing and a base disposed within the housing. The base houses a socket assembly, a protective door assembly, etc. The housing has socket holes corresponding to the sockets within the base, and also includes a plug for electrical connection with the sockets. The housing generally includes an upper cover and a lower cover. Existing sockets use a flat, split design for the upper and lower covers, connected with screws, resulting in a plain and unoriginal appearance. This invention proposes a novel socket with an upper and lower cover structure different from existing technologies, offering a novel and unique appearance that significantly distinguishes it from competing products, easily attracting customer attention, and also saving assembly costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a new type of socket, which has a novel and unique appearance compared with the sockets of the prior art, which is conducive to enhancing market competitiveness and is easy to assemble.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is to provide a novel socket, including a housing and a base disposed within the housing. The base contains a plurality of socket assemblies. The housing has socket holes corresponding to the socket assemblies and plugs electrically connected to the socket assemblies. The housing includes an upper cover and a lower cover. The upper cover includes a first connecting wall and a second connecting wall disposed opposite to each other. The lower cover includes a first connecting surface and a second connecting surface disposed opposite to each other. A plurality of lower cover panels and an opening for the base to enter the lower cover are disposed between the first and second connecting surfaces. The first and second connecting walls can slide along the first and second connecting surfaces until they cover and connect to the first and second connecting surfaces, so that the upper and lower covers are staggered and the opening of the lower cover is sealed. The socket holes are disposed on the upper cover and / or the lower cover.

[0005] Compared with the prior art, the new socket of this utility model has the following advantages: During assembly, the base can be inserted into the lower cover from the opening of the lower cover first, and then the upper cover is assembled. The upper cover and the lower cover are staggered and seal the opening of the lower cover. Compared with the socket of the prior art, the appearance is novel and unique, which is conducive to enhancing market competitiveness, and it is easy to assemble.

[0006] Preferably, the inner side of the first connecting wall and / or the second connecting wall is provided with a plurality of hook posts, and the ends of the hook posts are provided with elastic buckles; the first connecting surface and / or the second connecting surface is provided with hook post insertion holes corresponding to the hook posts, and the hook posts are inserted into the corresponding hook post insertion holes. The elastic buckles are engaged with the hook post insertion holes to lock the upper and lower covers. With this structure, the upper and lower covers are locked by the elastic buckles engaging with the hook post insertion holes, and will not separate, which facilitates manual installation. Compared with screw connections, it is more convenient to operate and saves labor costs.

[0007] Preferably, a plurality of guide posts are provided on the inner side of the first connecting wall and / or the second connecting wall, and guide post insertion holes corresponding to the guide posts are provided on the first connecting surface and / or the second connecting surface, with the guide posts inserted into the corresponding guide post insertion holes. With this structure, the cooperation between the guide posts and the guide post insertion holes can restrict relative sliding between the upper and lower covers.

[0008] Preferably, the first connecting surface and / or the second connecting surface are provided with reinforcing edges, and the hook post insertion holes are all located on the reinforcing edges. With this structure, the reinforcing edges can enhance the locking strength of the hook post insertion holes for the elastic buckle, making the entire device more stable.

[0009] Preferably, the first connecting wall and the second connecting wall are arranged in parallel, with an upper cover panel between them. The first connecting wall, the upper cover panel, and the second connecting wall are connected sequentially to form a U-shaped structure. The first connecting surface and the second connecting surface are arranged in parallel, and the lower cover panels are connected end to end sequentially. The opening of the lower cover is formed by two of the lower cover panels and the first and second connecting surfaces. The upper cover panel covers the opening of the lower cover and seals it. The plug is provided on the upper cover panel or one of the lower cover panels. If the upper cover panel or the lower cover panel does not have a plug, it is provided with a socket corresponding to the plug assembly. With this structure, the upper cover is U-shaped. During the sliding of the first connecting wall and the second connecting wall along the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface, the first connecting wall and the second connecting wall, which are the two side walls of the U-shaped structure, can undergo elastic deformation, ensuring that the upper cover can slide to the bottom of the lower cover and seal the opening of the lower cover, achieving a complete fit between the upper cover and the lower cover.

[0010] Preferably, the housing is cubical, with the first connecting wall, the second connecting wall, and the top cover panel all being square. The first and second connecting walls are respectively perpendicularly arranged on both sides of the top cover panel. The first connecting surface, the second connecting surface, and the bottom cover panel are also square, with three bottom cover panels. Together with the first and second connecting surfaces, they form the five faces of the cube. The first and second connecting walls overlap with the first and second connecting surfaces, respectively. The top cover panel forms the sixth face of the cube. Using this structure, the novel socket structure of this invention resembles a cubic Rubik's Cube, with a novel and unique appearance.

[0011] Preferably, the upper cover panel is curved, and the sides of the lower cover panel located on both sides of the lower cover opening are also curved, with the curved edges fitting against the sidewalls of the upper cover panel. Using this structure, the novel socket structure of this utility model has a novel and unique appearance.

[0012] Preferably, the first connecting wall and the first connecting surface are each provided with a socket in their middle portions, and / or the second connecting wall and the second connecting surface are each provided with a socket in their middle portions; the hook posts are all located on the side of the first connecting surface and / or the second connecting surface, and the hook post insertion holes are located on the side of the first connecting surface and / or the second connecting surface. This structure increases the number of socket positions by two. The hook posts and hook post insertion holes are located on either side or around the sockets, without affecting the fit between the sockets of the housing and the socket assembly of the base. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the novel socket of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the housing of Embodiment 1 of the novel socket of this utility model.

[0015] As shown in the figure: 1. Top cover, 1-1. First connecting wall, 1-2. Second connecting wall, 1-3. Top cover panel, 1-4. Hook post, 1-5. Guide post, 2. Bottom cover, 2-1. First connecting surface, 2-2. Second connecting surface, 2-3. Bottom cover panel, 2-4. Hook post insertion hole, 2-5. Guide post insertion hole, 2-6. Reinforcing edge, 3. Plug. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To better understand this application, various aspects of this application will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these detailed descriptions are merely illustrative of exemplary embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application in any way. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements.

[0017] In the accompanying drawings, the thickness, size, and shape of the objects have been slightly exaggerated for illustrative purposes. The drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not drawn to scale.

[0018] It should also be understood that the terms "comprising," "having," "including," and "containing," when used in this specification, indicate the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. Furthermore, when expressions such as "...at least one" appear after a list of listed features, they modify the entire listed feature, not individual elements in the list.

[0019] Example 1: The novel socket of this utility model includes a housing and a base disposed within the housing, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the housing is cubic, and the base inside the housing is also cubic. The base has a five-hole socket assembly on each of its three sides. The structure of the five-hole socket assembly adopts the prior art. The three sides of the housing are provided with sockets corresponding to the five-hole socket assembly, and the other side of the housing is provided with a plug 3 that is electrically connected to the five-hole socket assembly.

[0020] like Figure 2 As shown, the housing includes an upper cover 1 and a lower cover 2, both of which are integral structures. The upper cover 1 includes a first connecting wall 1-1, a second connecting wall 1-2, and an upper cover panel 1-3, all of which are square. The first connecting wall 1-1 and the second connecting wall 1-2 are respectively vertically arranged on both sides of the upper cover panel 1-3, giving the upper cover 1 a U-shaped structure. Several hook posts 1-4 and several guide posts 1-5 are provided on the inner sides of the first connecting wall 1-1 and the second connecting wall 1-2. The ends of the hook posts 1-4 are provided with elastic buckles. The hook posts 1-4 and guide posts 1-5 are arranged in an alternating pattern on both sides of the first connecting wall 1-1 and the second connecting wall 1-2.

[0021] The lower cover 2 is a cube structure with an opening on one side, including a first connecting surface 2-1, a second connecting surface 2-2, and three lower cover panels 2-3, all of which are square. The first connecting surface 2-1 and the second connecting surface 2-2 are the top and bottom surfaces of the cube structure of the lower cover 2, and the three lower cover panels 2-3 are the three sides of the cube structure of the lower cover 2. The other side of the cube structure of the lower cover 2 is empty and is set as an opening for the base to enter the lower cover 2. The first connecting surface 2-1 and / or the second connecting surface 2-2 are provided with hook post insertion holes 2-4 corresponding to hook posts 1-4, and the first connecting surface 2-1 and / or the second connecting surface 2-2 are provided with guide post insertion holes 2-5 corresponding to guide posts 1-5. The hook post insertion holes 2-4 and guide post insertion holes 2-5 are arranged alternately on both sides of the first connecting surface 2-1 and the second connecting surface 2-2. Both sides of the first connecting surface 2-1 and the second connecting surface 2-2 are provided with reinforcing edges 2-6. The hook post insertion holes 2-4 and guide post insertion holes 2-5 are all located on the reinforcing edges 2-6. The reinforcing edges 2-6 increase the length and rigidity of the hook post insertion holes 2-4 and guide post insertion holes 2-5.

[0022] The first connecting wall 1-1 and the second connecting wall 1-2 can slide along the first connecting surface 2-1 and the second connecting surface 2-2 respectively and undergo elastic deformation until they cover and connect to the first connecting surface 2-1 and the second connecting surface 2-2. That is, the hook post 1-4 is inserted into the corresponding hook post insertion hole 2-4, and the guide post 1-5 is inserted into the corresponding guide post insertion hole 2-5. The elastic buckle is connected to the hook post insertion hole 2-4 to lock the upper cover 1 and the lower cover 2. Thus, the upper cover 1 and the lower cover 2 are staggered. The upper cover panel 1-3 seals the opening of the lower cover 2. The first connecting wall 1-1 and the second connecting wall 1-2 overlap with the first connecting surface 2-1 and the second connecting surface 2-2 respectively, and are the upper and lower bottom surfaces of the cubic structure of the shell respectively. The upper cover panel 1-3 and the three lower cover panels 2-3 are the four sides of the cubic structure of the shell. The plug 3 is located on a lower cover panel 2-3 opposite to the upper cover panel 1-3. The upper cover panel 1-3 and the other two lower cover panels 2-3 are each provided with a five-hole socket corresponding to the aforementioned plug assembly.

[0023] Example 2: The difference between this novel socket and Embodiment 1 lies in the shape of the housing. In this embodiment, the housing is triangular prism-shaped, with the first connecting wall 1-1 and the second connecting wall 1-2 intersecting to form a V-shape. The upper cover panel 1-3 is not provided. The lower cover panel 2-3 has three sections: the upper and lower bottom surfaces of the triangular prism and one side wall. Both the first connecting surface 2-1 and the second connecting surface 2-2 are only wide enough to accommodate one row of hook-pin insertion holes 2-4 and guide pin insertion holes 2-5, respectively, and are connected to both sides of the lower cover panel 2-3, which serves as the side wall of the triangular prism. The opening of the lower cover 2 is located on the side of the triangular prism, between the first connecting surface 2-1 and the second connecting surface 2-2. The first connecting wall 1-1 and the second connecting wall 1-2 are connected to the first connecting surface 2-1 and the second connecting surface 2-2, thus sealing the opening of the lower cover 2.

[0024] Example 3: The difference between the new socket in this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the shape of the shell is different. In this embodiment, the upper cover panel 1-3 is curved, and the sides of the lower cover panel 2-3 located on both sides of the opening of the lower cover 2 are curved. The curved sides are in concave-convex fit with the side wall of the upper cover panel 1-3 and fit snugly.

[0025] Example 4: The difference between the novel socket in this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the shape of the shell is different. In this embodiment, the shell is heptahedral, with a tetrahedral lower part and a cube lower part. The first connecting wall 1-1 and the second connecting wall 1-2 are parallel. The upper cover panel 1-3 is arranged in a herringbone shape between the first connecting wall 1-1 and the second connecting wall 1-2, so that the upper cover 1 is still U-shaped. The first connecting surface 2-1 and the second connecting surface 2-2 are arranged in parallel. There are three lower cover panels 2-3, one of which is square and the other two are pentagonal. The three lower cover panels 2-3 are connected end to end in sequence. The opening of the lower cover 2 is formed by the two pentagonal lower cover panels 2-3 and the first connecting surface 2-1 and the second connecting surface 2-2. The upper cover panel 1-3 covers the opening of the lower cover 2 and seals the opening.

[0026] Example 5: In this embodiment, the middle part of the first connecting wall 1-1 and the first connecting surface 2-1 are provided with insertion holes, and the middle part of the second connecting wall 1-2 and the second connecting surface 2-2 are also provided with insertion holes. The hook post insertion hole 2-4 and the guide post insertion hole 2-5 are both located outside the insertion holes.

[0027] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this utility model. For example, embodiments 2 to 4 are intended to illustrate that the novel socket of this utility model is not limited to a cube structure. Any modifications or equivalent substitutions to this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model shall be covered within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A novel socket, comprising a housing and a base disposed within the housing, wherein a plurality of socket assemblies are disposed within the base, and the housing is provided with socket holes corresponding to the socket assemblies and plugs (3) electrically connected to the socket assemblies, the housing comprising an upper cover (1) and a lower cover (2); characterized in that, The upper cover (1) includes a first connecting wall (1-1) and a second connecting wall (1-2) arranged opposite to each other; the lower cover (2) includes a first connecting surface (2-1) and a second connecting surface (2-2) arranged opposite to each other, and a plurality of lower cover panels (2-3) and an opening for the base to enter the lower cover (2) are provided between the first connecting surface (2-1) and the second connecting surface (2-2); the first connecting wall (1-1) and the second connecting wall (1-2) can slide along the first connecting surface (2-1) and the second connecting surface (2-2) respectively until they cover and connect to the first connecting surface (2-1) and the second connecting surface (2-2), so that the upper cover (1) and the lower cover (2) are staggered and the opening of the lower cover (2) is sealed; the insertion hole is provided on the upper cover (1) and / or the lower cover (2).

2. The novel socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of hook posts (1-4) are provided on the inner side of the first connecting wall (1-1) and / or the second connecting wall (1-2), and the end of the hook post (1-4) is provided with an elastic buckle; the first connecting surface (2-1) and / or the second connecting surface (2-2) are provided with hook post insertion holes (2-4) corresponding to the hook posts (1-4), and the hook posts (1-4) are inserted into the corresponding hook post insertion holes (2-4), and the elastic buckle is connected to the hook post insertion holes (2-4) to lock the upper cover (1) and the lower cover (2).

3. The novel socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, A plurality of guide posts (1-5) are provided on the inner side of the first connecting wall (1-1) and / or the second connecting wall (1-2). The first connecting surface (2-1) and / or the second connecting surface (2-2) are provided with guide post insertion holes (2-5) corresponding to the guide posts (1-5). The guide posts (1-5) are inserted into the corresponding guide post insertion holes (2-5).

4. The novel socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, A reinforcing edge (2-6) is provided on the first connecting surface (2-1) and / or the second connecting surface (2-2), and the hook post insertion hole (2-4) is provided on the reinforcing edge (2-6).

5. The novel socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting wall (1-1) and the second connecting wall (1-2) are arranged in parallel and an upper cover panel (1-3) is provided between them. The first connecting wall (1-1), the upper cover panel (1-3), and the second connecting wall (1-2) are connected in sequence to form a U-shaped structure. The first connecting surface (2-1) and the second connecting surface (2-2) are arranged in parallel. The lower cover panels (2-3) are connected end to end in sequence. The opening of the lower cover (2) is formed by two of the lower cover panels (2-3) and the first connecting surface (2-1) and the second connecting surface (2-2). The upper cover panel (1-3) covers the opening of the lower cover (2) and seals the opening. The plug (3) is provided on the upper cover panel (1-3) or one of the lower cover panels (2-3). If the upper cover panel (1-3) or the lower cover panel (2-3) is not provided with a plug (3), then a socket corresponding to the plug assembly is provided.

6. The novel socket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The shell is a cube. The first connecting wall (1-1), the second connecting wall (1-2), and the top cover panel (1-3) are all squares. The first connecting wall (1-1) and the second connecting wall (1-2) are respectively perpendicularly arranged on both sides of the top cover panel (1-3). The first connecting surface (2-1), the second connecting surface (2-2), and the bottom cover panel (2-3) are also squares. There are three bottom cover panels (2-3), which together with the first connecting surface (2-1) and the second connecting surface (2-2) form the five faces of the cube. The first connecting wall (1-1) and the second connecting wall (1-2) overlap with the first connecting surface (2-1) and the second connecting surface (2-2) respectively. The top cover panel (1-3) forms the sixth face of the cube.

7. The novel socket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper cover panel (1-3) is curved, and the sides of the lower cover panel (2-3) located on both sides of the opening of the lower cover (2) are all curved edges, which are attached to the side wall of the upper cover panel (1-3).

8. The novel socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first connecting wall (1-1) and the first connecting surface (2-1) are provided with insertion holes in their middle parts, and / or the second connecting wall (1-2) and the second connecting surface (2-2) are provided with insertion holes in their middle parts; the hook pins (1-4) are all located on the side of the first connecting surface (2-1) and / or the second connecting surface (2-2), and the hook pin insertion holes (2-4) are located on the side of the first connecting surface (2-1) and / or the second connecting surface (2-2).

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