An assembled switch socket

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of assembled switch socket. It includes at least two bottom boxes, at least two face cover assemblies and a face frame assembly, the bottom box is equipped with the accommodation cavity of installation switch assembly and / or socket assembly, the accommodation cavity of adjacent bottom box is communicated, the screw of the top of bottom box two sides is connected by screw hole, face frame assembly is equipped with mounting hole corresponding each accommodation cavity, mounting hole two sides are equipped with connecting hole and limit hole respectively, connecting hole and limit hole are communicated, connecting hole diameter is greater than the diameter of screw cap of screw, limit hole diameter is less than the diameter of screw cap, limit hole diameter is greater than the diameter of screw rod of screw cap, the connecting hole of face frame assembly and screw are aligned, the screw cap of screw passes through connecting hole, the screw rod of screw is slid into limit hole from connecting hole by the overall movement of face frame assembly, face cover assembly is connected and fixed with corresponding switch assembly or socket assembly, face cover assembly shields face frame assembly. The utility model reduces installation parts and process, and bottom box and face frame assembly are simple and easy to assemble.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of switch and socket technology, specifically to an assembled switch and socket. Background Technology

[0002] Existing European standard switches and sockets are available in single-unit and multi-unit types. Multi-unit switches and sockets are mostly composed of several single-unit switches and sockets. Each single-unit switch and socket includes a back box, a front frame, and a front cover, resulting in a large number of installation parts and a complicated installation process. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular switch socket that reduces the number of parts and makes installation easier.

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows.

[0005] A modular switch and socket assembly includes at least two base boxes, at least two cover assemblies, and a frame assembly. Each base box has a receiving cavity for mounting switch assemblies and / or socket assemblies. The receiving cavities of adjacent base boxes are connected. Screws are connected to the top of both sides of the base boxes via screw holes. Each frame assembly has a mounting hole corresponding to each receiving cavity. A connecting hole and a limiting hole are provided on both sides of the mounting hole, respectively. The connecting hole and the limiting hole are connected. The diameter of the connecting hole is larger than the diameter of the screw nut, and the diameter of the limiting hole is smaller than the diameter of the nut. The diameter of the limiting hole is larger than the diameter of the nut's screw shaft. The connecting hole of the frame assembly is aligned with the screw, and the screw nut passes through the connecting hole. The entire frame assembly moves so that the screw shaft slides from the connecting hole into the limiting hole. The cover assembly is connected and fixed to the corresponding switch or socket assembly, and the cover assembly covers the frame assembly.

[0006] Furthermore, the faceplate assembly includes an insulating faceplate body and a steel plate, the insulating faceplate body and the steel plate are snap-fitted together, the insulating faceplate body is placed on top of the steel plate, the steel plate is provided with the mounting holes, connecting holes and limiting holes, and the insulating faceplate body is provided with clearance holes corresponding to the mounting holes, connecting holes and limiting holes.

[0007] Steel plates enhance the structural strength of the faceplate assembly, making it less prone to damage.

[0008] Furthermore, the limiting hole is located above the connecting hole, and the screw is held in the limiting hole by gravity.

[0009] Once the front frame assembly and the back box are connected, they are not easily separated during use.

[0010] Furthermore, the steel plate has several stamping holes near the edge, and the steel plate has a locking protrusion stamped in the stamping holes. The corresponding insulating frame body has an elastic locking hook on the back. The insulating frame body sits on the steel plate, and the elastic locking hook is inserted into the corresponding stamping hole. The elastic locking hook and the locking protrusion are snapped together.

[0011] The assembly of the insulating frame body and steel plate is simple and easy.

[0012] Furthermore, the latching protrusion extends obliquely towards the front of the steel plate, with its end protruding beyond the front of the steel plate. The latching protrusion can easily extend into the back of the insulating faceplate body and hook with the elastic latching hook.

[0013] This invention allows for the assembly of multiple base boxes, which are then connected and fixed to an integrated front panel assembly. This reduces the number of installation parts and processes, and simplifies and facilitates the assembly of the base boxes and front panel assembly. Furthermore, it facilitates the assembly of switch assemblies and / or socket assemblies, as well as the front cover assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a top-down view of the exploded structure of Example 1.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of Example 1 (view from below).

[0017] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of the faceplate assembly and face frame assembly in Embodiment 1.

[0018] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the faceplate assembly, face frame assembly, and base box in Embodiment 1.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of Example 1.

[0020] Figure 7 This is another cross-sectional structural diagram of Embodiment 1. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] A modular switch and socket assembly includes at least two base boxes 1, at least two cover assemblies 2, and a frame assembly 3. Each base box 1 has a receiving cavity 10 for mounting a switch assembly 6 and / or a socket assembly 7. The receiving cavities 10 of adjacent base boxes 1 are connected. Screws 11 are connected to the top of both sides of each base box 1 via screw holes. Each frame assembly 3 has a mounting hole 40 corresponding to each receiving cavity 10. A connecting hole 41 and a limiting hole 42 are respectively provided on both sides of the mounting hole 40. The connecting hole 41 and the limiting hole 42 are connected. The diameter of the connecting hole 41 is larger than the diameter of the screw nut of the screw 11, and the diameter of the limiting hole 42 is smaller than the diameter of the nut. The diameter of the limiting hole 42 is larger than the diameter of the screw rod of the nut. The connecting hole 41 of the frame assembly 3 is aligned with the screw 11. The nut of the screw 11 passes through the connecting hole 41. The entire frame assembly 3 moves so that the screw rod of the screw 11 slides from the connecting hole 41 into the limiting hole 42. The cover assembly 2 is connected and fixed to the corresponding switch assembly 6 or socket assembly 7, and the cover assembly 2 covers the frame assembly 3.

[0023] Example 1, see Figure 1-7 As shown, the assembly includes two base boxes 1, two cover assemblies 2, one frame assembly 3, one switch assembly 6, and one socket assembly 7. One cover assembly 2 is a button cover corresponding to the switch assembly 6, and the button cover and switch assembly 6 are snap-fitted together. The other cover assembly 2 is a socket cover corresponding to the socket assembly 7, and the socket cover and socket assembly 7 are snap-fitted together. A groove 21 is provided on the back of the cover assembly 2 corresponding to the nut to prevent assembly interference between the cover assembly 2 and the nut.

[0024] In this embodiment, sleeve portions 12 are provided on both sides of the bottom of the base box 1. One sleeve portion 12 has a locking hole 13, and the other sleeve portion 12 has a protrusion 14. Adjacent base boxes 1 are connected by inserting the sleeve portions 12, and the protrusion 14 is inserted into the locking hole 13 for limiting and fixing. Adjacent base boxes 1 are connected by the sleeve portions 12, thereby facilitating wiring.

[0025] Each base box 1 has screws 11 connected to both sides. The screws 11 are not fully screwed into the screw holes, and there is an assembly gap between the bottom surface of the screw nut and the top surface of the base box 1. The assembly gap is adjusted by rotating the screws 11.

[0026] The faceplate assembly 3 includes an insulating faceplate body 5 and a steel plate 4. The insulating faceplate body 5 and the steel plate 4 are snap-fitted together. The insulating faceplate body 5 is placed on top of the steel plate 4. The steel plate 4 is provided with mounting holes 40, connecting holes 41, and limiting holes 42. The insulating faceplate body 5 is provided with clearance holes 50 corresponding to the mounting holes 40, connecting holes 41, and limiting holes 42. The assembly clearance generally needs to be greater than the thickness of the steel plate 4.

[0027] Specifically, the steel plate 4 has several stamping holes 43 near its edge. A locking protrusion 44 is formed within each stamping hole 43 on the steel plate 4. The locking protrusion 44 extends obliquely towards the front of the steel plate 4, with its end protruding from the front of the steel plate 4. A corresponding elastic hook portion 51 is provided on the back of the insulating frame body 5. The insulating frame body 5 sits on the steel plate 4, and the elastic hook portion 51 is inserted into the corresponding stamping hole 43, with the elastic hook portion 51 and the locking protrusion 44 engaging in a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0028] The steel plate 4 has a perimeter 45 stamped around the edge of the mounting hole 40, extending towards the back. The perimeter 45 has a limiting notch 46. Both the switch assembly 6 and the socket assembly 7 have limiting protrusions 60 and elastic clips 70 on their sides. The switch assembly 6 or socket assembly 7 is inserted into the mounting hole 40. The limiting protrusion 60 inserts into the limiting notch 46, limiting the depth of insertion into the mounting hole 40. The elastic clip 70 abuts against the bottom surface of the perimeter 45, preventing the switch assembly 6 or socket assembly 7 from disengaging from the mounting hole 40.

[0029] In this embodiment, the installation process involves assembling two base boxes 1 and installing them into pre-drilled holes in the wall. The insulating faceplate body 5 and steel plate 4 are then assembled into a faceplate assembly 3. The faceplate assembly 3 aligns the connecting holes 41 of the steel plate 4 with the screws 11 of the base boxes 1, with the top surfaces of the faceplate assembly 3 and base boxes 1 abutting each other. The nuts of the screws 11 pass through the connecting holes 41. Moving the faceplate assembly 3 as a whole allows the screws 11 to slide from the connecting holes 41 into the limiting holes 42, thus assembling multiple base boxes 1 and one faceplate assembly 3. Wiring is done inside the base boxes 1 to the corresponding switch assemblies 6 and socket assemblies 7. The switch assemblies 6 and socket assemblies 7 are inserted into their respective mounting holes 40 and connected and fixed to the steel plate 4, with the switch assemblies 6 and socket assemblies 7 placed within the receiving cavity 10. Finally, the corresponding cover assembly 2 is snapped together and fixed to the corresponding switch assemblies 6 and socket assemblies 7, thus completing the installation of the switch and socket.

[0030] In this embodiment, when the switch and socket are installed on the wall, the limiting hole 42 is located above the connecting hole 41, and the screw 11 is held in the limiting hole 42 under the action of gravity.

[0031] The terms used in this utility model, such as "first," "second," etc., do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are only used for distinction.

[0032] In this invention, terms such as "a" or "an" are used to indicate not a limitation on the quantity, but rather to indicate the existence of at least one of the mentioned objects.

[0033] In this utility model, terms indicating direction or location such as front end, rear end, top, bottom, side, longitudinal, transverse, middle, center, outside, inside, horizontal, vertical, left, right, above, below, etc., are used to indicate relative positions rather than absolute positions.

[0034] Terms used in this invention, such as "approximately," "generally," "approximately," and "similar," are limiting terms used to indicate features that exist but allow for certain deviations. The amount of deviation allowed may vary depending on the specific context.

Claims

1. A modular switch and socket assembly, comprising at least two base boxes, at least two cover assemblies, and a frame assembly, wherein the base boxes have accommodating cavities for mounting switch assemblies and / or socket assemblies, and the accommodating cavities of adjacent base boxes are interconnected, characterized in that, Screws are connected to the top of both sides of the base box via screw holes. The face frame assembly has mounting holes for each receiving cavity. Connecting holes and limiting holes are provided on both sides of the mounting holes. The connecting holes and limiting holes are connected. The diameter of the connecting hole is larger than the diameter of the screw nut, and the diameter of the limiting hole is smaller than the diameter of the nut. The diameter of the limiting hole is larger than the diameter of the nut screw. The connecting hole of the face frame assembly is aligned with the screw. The screw nut passes through the connecting hole. The face frame assembly moves as a whole so that the screw screw slides from the connecting hole into the limiting hole. The face cover assembly is connected and fixed to the corresponding switch assembly or socket assembly. The face cover assembly covers the face frame assembly.

2. The modular switch and socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The faceplate assembly includes an insulating faceplate body and a steel plate. The insulating faceplate body and the steel plate are snap-fitted together. The insulating faceplate body is placed on top of the steel plate. The steel plate is provided with mounting holes, connecting holes and limiting holes. The insulating faceplate body is provided with clearance holes at the positions corresponding to the mounting holes, connecting holes and limiting holes.

3. The modular switch and socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting hole is located above the connecting hole, and the screw is held in the limiting hole by gravity.

4. The modular switch and socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The steel plate has several stamping holes near the edge. The steel plate has a locking protrusion stamped in the stamping hole. The back of the corresponding insulating frame body has an elastic locking hook. The insulating frame body sits on the steel plate, and the elastic locking hook is inserted into the corresponding stamping hole. The elastic locking hook and the locking protrusion are snapped together.

5. The modular switch and socket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The protruding part extends obliquely towards the front of the steel plate, and the end of the protruding part protrudes from the front of the steel plate.

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