Smart power strip

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent power strip, the intelligent power strip includes the shell, and the installation cavity and the intercommunication installation cavity and installation hole are formed, the control board of control component is installed in the installation cavity, and the inductor is installed in the installation cavity and is connected with the control board communication, and the power connection line is electrically connected in the control board, the first electric connection connector is installed in the installation cavity, and is electrically connected with the control board, and the first electric connection connector is exposed from the installation hole, the body of socket assembly is provided with the jack, and can be inserted in the installation hole, so that the second electric connection connector is inserted in the first electric connection connector. The intelligent power strip of the application can adapt to different types of plugs, and has good compatibility. Meanwhile, the whole body of the body is inserted into the installation cavity from the installation hole, and is shielded by the installation cavity. The hole side wall of the installation hole is fixed and limited. Therefore, the appearance of the intelligent power strip is more simple, and it is not easy to fall off during use, and the safety is better.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical equipment technology, and in particular to an intelligent power strip. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with increasing globalization and China's opening-up, the number of multinational corporations in China is also continuously increasing. Because different countries use different types of power strips for their electronic products, some businesses or service establishments often need to equip themselves with different types of power strips to meet the needs of their multinational employees working in China.

[0003] Currently, the common approach to addressing these needs is to either purchase new adapters to plug into existing standard power strips, or buy new power strips with the corresponding sockets. For users, both of these approaches have drawbacks: the adapters are stacked on top of the standard power strips, which is unsightly and prone to detachment or poor contact, posing safety hazards. For manufacturers, this requires setting up multiple sets of molds with different standard socket positions, altering the assembly process, leading to material waste and increased production costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide an intelligent power strip that is compatible with different types of plugs, thereby improving its safety during use; at the same time, it facilitates production and assembly and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes an intelligent power strip, comprising: The outer casing has a mounting cavity and a mounting hole connecting the mounting cavity and the mounting hole; The control assembly includes a control board, a sensor, and a power connection cable. The control board is installed in the mounting cavity, the sensor is installed in the mounting cavity and is communicatively connected to the control board, and the power connection cable is electrically connected to the control board. A first electrical connection connector is installed within the mounting cavity and electrically connected to the control board, the first electrical connection connector being exposed by the mounting hole; and A socket assembly includes a body and a second electrical connector mounted on the body. The body has a socket and is inserted into the mounting hole so that the second electrical connector is inserted into the first electrical connector.

[0006] In an optional embodiment, snap-fit ​​fasteners are provided on opposite sides of the body, the body is inserted into the mounting hole, and the snap-fit ​​fasteners engage with the sidewall of the mounting hole.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, the snap-fit ​​has a connected guide ramp and a fastening plane, wherein the guide ramp is inclined toward the inside of the body along the insertion direction.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the first electrical connector includes a connecting plate and two electrical connection sockets mounted on the connecting plate. The connecting plate is mounted on the bottom wall of the mounting cavity and is electrically connected to the control board. The electrical connection sockets form two electrical connection holes, and the second electrical connector can be inserted into the two electrical connection holes.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the electrical connection socket includes a plurality of contact pieces connected to the connection plate and forming the electrical connection hole.

[0010] In an alternative embodiment, the contact piece includes a guide section and a contact section connected to each other, the contact section being mounted on the connecting plate, and the guide section being inclined outward toward the contact section.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the housing is further provided with a sealing ring, and the sidewall of the mounting hole is recessed to form an annular groove. The sealing ring is elastically embedded in the annular groove, and the body can elastically abut against the sealing ring.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the sensor is one or more of a temperature sensor, a sound wave sensor, and a photoelectric sensor.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the housing includes an upper housing and a lower housing, the upper housing being detachably connected to the lower housing and forming the mounting cavity together with the lower housing, and the mounting hole being formed in the upper housing.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the housing further includes a connector, the upper housing having an upper connecting hole and the lower housing having a lower connecting hole, the connector passing through the upper connecting hole and the lower connecting hole to connect the upper housing and the lower housing.

[0015] The intelligent power strip of this utility model includes a housing having a mounting cavity and a mounting hole connecting the mounting cavity and a control board of a control assembly installed in the mounting cavity, a sensor installed in the mounting cavity and communicating with the control board, and a power connection cable electrically connected to the control board; a first electrical connection connector installed in the mounting cavity and electrically connected to the control board, the first electrical connection connector being exposed through the mounting hole; and a socket assembly having a socket hole that can be inserted into the mounting hole so that a second electrical connection connector can be inserted into the first electrical connection connector.

[0016] In this application, the power connection cable can be connected to an external circuit to achieve electrical connection between the control board and the external circuit. The sensor is used to sense the external environment in real time to control the on / off state or working mode of the smart power strip, thereby improving its intelligence. During production and assembly, the outer shell, control components, and first electrical connection connector can use existing molds, and the manufacturing and assembly process remains unchanged. The sockets on the main body can be set to different types of sockets. Due to the reduced area, the amount of mold material used can be reduced, thereby reducing production costs. During assembly, the main body with different hole positions is simply inserted into the mounting hole, and the second electrical connection connector is inserted into the first electrical connection connector to achieve electrical connection between the main body and the control board. In this way, the smart power strip can adapt to different types of plugs, with good compatibility. At the same time, the entire main body extends into the mounting cavity through the mounting hole and is shielded by the mounting cavity. The side wall of the mounting hole is fixed and limited, making the appearance of the smart power strip simpler, less prone to falling off during use, and safer. Attached Figure Description

[0017] 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.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the intelligent power strip of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the intelligent power strip of this utility model; Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is an exploded view of the intelligent power strip structure. Figure 4 for Figure 1 A top view of the smart power strip shown; Figure 5 for Figure 4 The cross-sectional view of the smart power strip shown along the AA direction; Figure 6 for Figure 4 The image shows a cross-sectional view of the smart power strip along the BB direction.

[0019] Explanation of icon numbers: 100 Smart power strip 31 Connecting plate 10 shell 32 Electrical connection socket 10a Mounting cavity 32a Electrical connection hole 10b Mounting holes 321 Contact pad 11 upper shell 3211 Guide section 12 Lower housing 3212 Contact segment 13 sealing ring 40 Socket assembly 20 Control components 41 Ontology 21 control board 42 Second electrical connection connector 22 Sensors 43 Clip-on snap 23 Power cable 431 Guide slope 30 First electrical connection connector 432 Snapping plane 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

[0020] 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.

[0021] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment 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.

[0022] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is 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, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0023] Reference Figures 1 to 6 This utility model proposes an intelligent power strip 100.

[0024] In this embodiment of the utility model, the intelligent power strip 100 includes: a housing 10 having a mounting cavity 10a and a mounting hole 10b connecting the mounting cavity 10a and the mounting hole 10b; a control assembly 20 including a control board 21, a sensor 22, and a power connection cable 23, wherein the control board 21 is installed in the mounting cavity 10a, the sensor 22 is installed in the mounting cavity 10a and is communicatively connected to the control board 21, and the power connection cable 23 is electrically connected to the control board 21; a first electrical connection connector 30 installed in the mounting cavity 10a and electrically connected to the control board 21, the first electrical connection connector 30 being exposed by the mounting hole 10b; and a socket assembly 40 including a body 41 and a second electrical connection connector 42 installed in the body 41, wherein the body 41 has a socket and is inserted into the mounting hole 10b so that the second electrical connection connector 42 is inserted into the first electrical connection connector 30.

[0025] Specifically, in this application, the outer casing 10 includes an upper casing 11, a lower casing 12, and a connector. The upper casing 11 and the lower casing 12 are made of plastic material and integrally molded, forming a thin-shell structure in the shape of a rectangle, circle, or other shapes. The upper casing 11 has an upper connecting hole, and the lower casing 12 has a lower connecting hole. The connector can be a screw or a pin. Correspondingly, the upper connecting hole and the lower connecting hole are set as threaded holes or pin holes. The connector passes through the upper connecting hole and the lower connecting hole, connecting the upper casing 11 and the lower casing 12 so that they enclose a mounting cavity 10a for installing various components of the smart power strip 100. The upper casing 11 is formed with a mounting hole 10b communicating with the mounting cavity 10a. The upper casing 11 and the lower casing 12 are connected and fixed by the connector, which is simple in structure and has a stable connection, making it convenient to assemble and disassemble the outer casing 10. At the same time, it is understood that the assembly and disassembly structure of the upper casing 11 and the lower casing 12 can also adopt a snap-fit ​​structure, which is not specifically limited here.

[0026] The control board 21 consists of a printed circuit board (PCB) and several electronic components soldered to its surface. The control board 21 is fixed in the mounting cavity 10a by screws. A through hole is provided on the outer shell 10. One end of the power connection cable 23 extends into the mounting cavity 10a through the through hole and is soldered to the control board 21 to achieve electrical connection with the control board 21. The other end of the power connection cable 23 is provided with a plug, which can be plugged into a socket to transmit electrical energy to the control board 21.

[0027] To better monitor and control electrical energy, making the smart power strip 100 more intelligent, the control board 21 of this application is also equipped with a relay (not shown), a wireless communication module (not shown), and a sensor 22. The relay is soldered to the surface of the control board 21 to control the connection between the power connection line 23 and the control board 21. The wireless communication module can be a Bluetooth module, a 5G module, a WIFI module, etc. By setting this wireless communication module, communication between the control board 21 and wireless terminals, such as mobile phones, computers, and tablets, can be achieved. The sensor 22 can be directly soldered to the surface of the control board 21, or it can communicate with the control board 21 through an electronic connection line. In this embodiment, the sensor 22 can be one or more of the following: temperature sensor 22, sound wave sensor 22, and photoelectric sensor 22. In specific applications, the temperature sensor 22 can sense the external temperature in real time, the sound wave sensor 22 can sense the external sound in real time, and the photoelectric sensor 22 can sense whether there is an obstruction in real time to determine whether there is a user, or sense the intensity of external light. The sensor 22 transmits the sensed temperature, sound, obstruction, and light intensity to the control board 21 in the form of electrical signals. The control board 21 further controls the relay to work according to the built-in program to realize the connection and disconnection of the power connection line 23 and the control board 21 under preset conditions.

[0028] Meanwhile, the control board 21 can transmit the used electrical energy to the wireless terminal via the wireless communication module, allowing users to monitor the operating voltage, current, active power, and power consumption of electrical equipment. In one specific application, the smart power strip 100 is used in an office setting. This smart power strip 100, through a photoelectric sensor 22 and a wireless communication module, can monitor in real time whether office workers are at work, record each employee's morning and evening arrival and departure times, and, through an algorithm platform, record daily computer usage time and the duration of sitting in front of the computer. Thus, the use of the smart power strip 100 makes employee power management on-duty more convenient.

[0029] Please see again Figure 1 and Figure 2 The main body 41 of the socket assembly 40 includes a housing and a conductive plate. The housing is provided with a socket for connecting an external plug. The type of the socket can be set according to actual needs, such as national standard, European standard, American standard, Japanese standard, etc. The conductive plate is set inside the housing. The second electrical connection connector 42 is set at the bottom of the housing and is electrically connected to the conductive plate through an electronic connection wire.

[0030] In this application, the power connection line 23 can be connected to an external circuit to realize the electrical connection between the control board 21 and the external circuit. The sensor 22 is used to sense the external environment in real time to control the on / off state or working mode of the smart power strip 100, thereby improving its intelligence. During production and assembly, the housing 10, control component 20, and first electrical connector 30 can use existing molds, and their manufacturing and assembly processes remain unchanged. The sockets on the main body 41 can be set to different types of sockets. Due to the reduced area, the amount of mold material used can be reduced, thereby reducing production costs. During assembly, the main body 41 with different hole positions is simply inserted into the mounting hole 10b, and the second electrical connector 42 is inserted into the first electrical connector 30 to realize the electrical connection between the main body 41 and the control board 21. In this way, the intelligent power strip 100 can adapt to different types of plugs and has good compatibility. At the same time, the entire main body 41 extends into the mounting cavity 10a through the mounting hole 10b and is covered by the mounting cavity 10a. The side wall of the mounting hole 10b is fixed and limited. In this way, the appearance of the intelligent power strip 100 is simpler, it is not easy to fall off during use, and the safety is better.

[0031] Please see again Figure 3 and Figure 5 To ensure a more secure assembly between the body 41 and the outer casing 10, snap-fit ​​spring clips 43 are provided on opposite sides of the body 41. These snap-fit ​​spring clips 43 are integrally formed with the body 41. When the body 41 is inserted into the mounting hole 10b, the snap-fit ​​spring clips 43 engage with the side wall of the mounting hole 10b. Furthermore, to facilitate smoother engagement of the snap-fit ​​spring clips 43, they have a connected guide slope 431 and a engaging plane 432. The guide slope 431 is connected to the body 41, and the engaging plane 432 is connected to the side of the guide slope 431 facing away from the body 41. Along the insertion direction, i.e., the direction in which the body 41 is inserted into the mounting hole 10b, the guide slope 431 is inclined towards the inner side of the body 41. When the main body 41 is inserted into the mounting hole 10b, the guide slope 431 can press the snap-fit ​​spring buckle 43 toward the inside of the main body 41. When the snap-fit ​​plane 432 snaps into the side wall of the mounting hole 10b, the snap-fit ​​spring buckle 43 is released, so that the snap-fit ​​plane 432 confines the main body 41 within the mounting hole 10b. In this way, the assembly of the main body 41 is not only easier, but the assembly of the main body 41 and the outer shell 10 is also more secure.

[0032] Please see again Figure 5In this application, the first electrical connector 30 includes a connecting plate 31 and two electrical connector sockets 32 mounted on the connecting plate 31. The connecting plate 31 is a PCB board, which can be fixed to the bottom wall of the mounting cavity 10a by adhesive or heat fusion, and is electrically connected to the control board 21 via an electronic connection wire. The electrical connector sockets 32 are made of conductive copper material and have two electrical connection holes 32a. The second electrical connector 42 can be inserted into the two electrical connection holes 32a, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the body 41 and the control board 21. By setting the electrical connector sockets 32, the electrical connection operation of the first electrical connector 30 and the second electrical connector 42 is more convenient.

[0033] Furthermore, the electrical connection socket 32 ​​includes multiple contact pieces 321, which together form an electrical connection hole 32a. That is, in this application, the electrical connection socket 32 ​​is a separate unit. Each contact piece 321 includes a connected guide section 3211 and a contact section 3212. The contact section 3212 is welded to the connecting plate 31, and the guide section 3211 is inclined outwards towards the contact section 3212. Since the contact piece 321 is made of copper, the guide section 3211 can be formed by bending. In this application, by providing the guide section 3211, the second electrical connection connector 42 can be inserted into the electrical connection hole 32a more smoothly, and the separate electrical connection socket 32 ​​can provide better heat dissipation, thereby improving the safety of the smart power strip 100.

[0034] Furthermore, in this application, the outer casing 10 is also provided with a sealing ring 13, which is made of silicone or rubber. The sidewall of the mounting hole 10b is integrally formed with an annular groove, and the sealing ring 13 is elastically embedded in the annular groove. When the body 41 is inserted into the mounting hole 10b, the sidewall of the body 41 can elastically abut against the sealing ring 13. By providing this sealing ring 13, on the one hand, dust can be prevented from entering the mounting cavity 10a through the gap between the two, and on the other hand, the connection between the body 41 and the outer casing 10 is tighter and more secure.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A smart power strip, characterized in that, include The outer casing has a mounting cavity and a mounting hole connecting the mounting cavity and the mounting hole; The control assembly includes a control board, a sensor, and a power connection cable. The control board is installed in the mounting cavity, the sensor is installed in the mounting cavity and is communicatively connected to the control board, and the power connection cable is electrically connected to the control board. A first electrical connection connector is installed in the mounting cavity and is electrically connected to the control board. The first electrical connection connector is exposed by the mounting hole. as well as A socket assembly includes a body and a second electrical connector mounted on the body. The body has a socket and is inserted into the mounting hole so that the second electrical connector is inserted into the first electrical connector.

2. The intelligent power strip as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The main body is provided with snap-fit ​​spring buckles on opposite sides. The main body is inserted into the mounting hole, and the snap-fit ​​spring buckles are engaged with the side wall of the mounting hole.

3. The intelligent power strip as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​buckle has a connected guide bevel and a fastening plane, and along the insertion direction, the guide bevel is inclined toward the inside of the body.

4. The intelligent power strip as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first electrical connector includes a connecting plate and two electrical connection sockets mounted on the connecting plate. The connecting plate is mounted on the bottom wall of the mounting cavity and is electrically connected to the control board. The electrical connection sockets form two electrical connection holes, and the second electrical connector can be inserted into the two electrical connection holes.

5. The intelligent power strip as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The electrical connection socket includes multiple contact pieces, which are connected to the connection plate and surround to form the electrical connection hole.

6. The intelligent power strip as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The contact piece includes a guide section and a contact section connected to each other. The contact section is mounted on the connecting plate, and the guide section is inclined toward the outside of the contact section.

7. The intelligent power strip as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The outer casing is also provided with a sealing ring, and the side wall of the mounting hole is recessed to form an annular groove. The sealing ring is elastically embedded in the annular groove, and the body can elastically abut against the sealing ring.

8. The intelligent power strip as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The sensor is one or more of the following: temperature sensor, sound wave sensor, and photoelectric sensor.

9. The intelligent power strip as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The outer casing includes an upper casing and a lower casing. The upper casing is detachably connected to the lower casing and together with the lower casing forms the mounting cavity. The mounting hole is formed in the upper casing.

10. The intelligent power strip as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The outer casing also includes a connector. The upper casing has an upper connecting hole, and the lower casing has a lower connecting hole. The connector passes through the upper connecting hole and the lower connecting hole to connect the upper casing and the lower casing.

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