A waterproof and anti-drop patch panel

Abstract

This utility model discloses a waterproof and drop-proof power strip, relating to the field of electrical connection device technology, aiming to solve the problem that existing products cannot withstand outdoor water immersion. It includes a power strip body, a protective cover, guide shafts, and limiting blocks. The protective cover has a protective chamber, and four guide shafts are mounted on two opposite short side walls. Four limiting blocks with telescopic holes are mounted on the bottom of the corresponding short side walls of the power strip body. The guide shafts slide through the telescopic holes, and at least two limiting blocks are equipped with locking components. When the protective cover is lowered, its inner side wall is in close contact with the power strip body, with a pre-reserved cable passage hole. A baffle is provided at the cable passage hole, and a rotatable stabilizing rod is mounted at the bottom of the guide shaft. An auxiliary plate is provided below the baffle, and a side plate is provided on the corresponding side of the protective cover. Key components are made of PC material, and the bottom of the stabilizing rod has an anti-slip rubber pad. This power strip can cover the power strip and lift it off the ground, providing complete waterproofing and stable placement, suitable for outdoor water accumulation and complex terrain scenarios, improving safety and adaptability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical connection device technology, and in particular to a waterproof and drop-proof power strip. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing demand for outdoor electricity, such as power supply for garden landscape lighting, temporary power supply for outdoor construction, and power supply for camping equipment, power strips, as key electrical connection components, have become crucial for ensuring electrical safety due to their waterproof and drop-resistant properties. To address these needs, existing technologies have developed power strip products with waterproof and drop-resistant functions: In terms of waterproof design, these power strips typically feature flip-up or removable waterproof covers at the socket ports. The sealing between the waterproof cover and the port prevents rainwater and splashes from directly entering the socket, avoiding short circuits. In terms of drop-resistant design, impact-resistant materials (such as modified ABS resin, silicone and plastic composites, etc.) are often used to make the power strip shell. The inherent toughness and impact resistance of these materials reduce the risk of shell breakage and internal circuit damage during accidental drops or collisions.

[0003] However, existing waterproof and drop-proof power strips still have significant safety shortcomings in actual outdoor use: when it rains, water easily accumulates on the ground, and power strips placed on the ground often face the risk of being submerged. Existing waterproof covers only protect against rain and splashes at the socket ports, failing to protect the seams between the power strip's outer casing. Water can easily seep into the power strip through these seams. Once water seeps into the power strip, it can directly cause a short circuit, potentially damaging the power strip itself, malfunctioning connected electrical devices, and even causing electric shock, seriously threatening the user's safety and failing to meet the safety requirements for electricity use in outdoor flooded environments. Therefore, how to solve the protective deficiencies of existing waterproof and drop-proof power strips in outdoor flooded scenarios has become an urgent technical problem that needs to be addressed. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a waterproof and drop-proof power strip that can waterproof the power strip while lifting it up, effectively reducing the probability of being soaked in water and improving safety and adaptability.

[0005] This utility model discloses a waterproof and drop-proof power strip, including a power strip body electrically connected to a power cord, and a panel with a push-button switch and several sockets. It also includes:

[0006] The protective cover has a protective chamber inside, and the end of the protective cover facing the power strip body has an opening that communicates with the protective chamber.

[0007] The guide shafts are set to four, with two guide shafts installed on each of the two opposite short sidewalls of the protective cover;

[0008] Two limiting blocks are provided at the bottom of the two opposite short side walls of the power strip body. The top of the limiting blocks is provided with a telescopic hole from top to bottom. The number and position of the limiting blocks are matched with the guide shafts. The four guide shafts slide through the four telescopic holes respectively.

[0009] At least two limit blocks are provided with locking components, which are used to limit the extension dimension of the guide shaft on the upper side of the limit blocks;

[0010] When the protective cover moves down and covers the power strip body, the inner walls of the two short sides and one long side of the protective cover slide and fit tightly against the corresponding side wall of the power strip body, and the inner wall of the other long side of the protective cover has a wire hole between it and the power strip body.

[0011] Furthermore, the locking component includes a locking block capable of elastic deformation, the locking block being connected to a limiting block, a ball head being provided on the side wall of the guide shaft facing the locking block, and slots being provided at the top and bottom of the side wall of the guide shaft facing the locking block, the ball head engaging with the corresponding slots to limit the position of the guide shaft on the limiting block.

[0012] Furthermore, a baffle is provided inside the cable passage hole. The baffle is installed on the side wall of the power strip body, and several U-shaped holes are provided through the part of the baffle near the side wall of the protective cover.

[0013] Furthermore, a stabilizing rod is rotatably provided at the bottom end of the guide shaft, and the stabilizing rod limits the placement posture through the friction between it and the guide shaft.

[0014] Furthermore, an auxiliary plate is provided directly below the baffle. The auxiliary plate is installed on the side wall of the power strip body, and a wire passage is provided between the auxiliary plate and the baffle.

[0015] Furthermore, a connecting plate is installed between the auxiliary plate and the baffle, and the connecting plate is connected to the side wall of the power strip body. The protective cover is provided with a side plate at the bottom end of the long side wall of the baffle side. When the protective cover covers the power strip body, the baffle, the connecting plate and the auxiliary plate are all in close contact with the side plate.

[0016] Furthermore, the protective cover, guide shaft, limiting block, and stabilizing rod are all made of PC material.

[0017] Furthermore, the bottom end of each of the stabilizing rods is provided with an anti-slip rubber pad.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] 1. Fully waterproof, suitable for water accumulation scenarios: The retractable protective cover completely covers the power strip body, with its inner wall sliding tightly against the corresponding side wall of the power strip body. In addition, the baffle, auxiliary plate and side plate structure at the cable hole not only prevent rainwater and splash water from entering, but also prevent water from the ground from seeping in through the splicing gaps of the power strip shell. This solves the defect of existing products that only protect the port and cannot cope with water immersion, reducing the risk of short circuit and electric shock.

[0020] 2. Raise the support to reduce water contact: The guide shaft and the limiting block work together to form a support structure. The extension of the guide shaft can be fixed by the locking component, raising the power strip body off the ground. This fundamentally reduces the probability of the power strip body coming into contact with water on the ground, further improving the safety of electricity use in outdoor waterlogged environments.

[0021] 3. Durable and drop-proof, extending product life: The protective cover, guide shaft, limit block and stabilizing rod are all made of PC material. This material has excellent impact resistance and toughness, which can effectively buffer the impact force when the power strip is accidentally dropped or collided, reduce the cracking of the shell and damage to the internal circuit, and improve the product's drop resistance and service life.

[0022] 4. Convenient wiring, balancing protection and practicality: The design of the cable passage hole, U-shaped hole, and cable passage channel ensures waterproof protection while allowing power cords and external equipment cables to pass through smoothly without affecting cable plugging and unplugging operations, thus balancing protection and ease of use. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is the utility model Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure of part A in the diagram;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the ball head and the locking block of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is the utility model Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the partial structure of B in the diagram;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the protective state of the power strip body provided by the protective cover of this utility model.

[0028] The following are labeled in the attached diagram: 1. Power strip body; 2. Power cord; 3. Push-button switch; 4. Socket; 5. Protective cover; 6. Guide shaft; 7. Limit block; 8. Locking block; 9. Ball head; 10. Slot; 11. Baffle; 12. U-shaped hole; 13. Stabilizing rod; 14. Auxiliary plate; 15. Connecting plate; 16. Side plate; 17. Anti-slip pad. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model discloses a waterproof and drop-proof power strip, including a power strip body 1, a power cord 2 electrically connected to the power strip body 1, a push-button switch 3 and several sockets 4 on its panel, and further including:

[0031] The protective cover 5 has a protective chamber inside, and the end of the protective cover 5 facing the power strip body 1 has an opening that communicates with the protective chamber.

[0032] Guide shaft 6, four guide shafts 6 are set, and two guide shafts 6 are respectively installed on the two opposite short side walls of the protective cover 5;

[0033] Two limiting blocks 7 are provided at the bottom of the two opposite short side walls of the power strip body 1. The top of the limiting block 7 is provided with a telescopic hole from top to bottom. The number and position of the limiting blocks 7 are matched with the guide shafts 6. The four guide shafts 6 slide through the four telescopic holes respectively.

[0034] At least two limit blocks 7 are provided with locking components, which are used to limit the extension dimension of the guide shaft 6 on the upper side of the limit block 7;

[0035] When the protective cover 5 moves down and covers the power strip body 1, the inner sidewalls of the two short sides and the inner sidewall of the long side of the protective cover 5 slide and fit tightly against the corresponding sidewall of the power strip body 1, and the inner sidewall of the other long side of the protective cover 5 has a wire hole between it and the power strip body 1.

[0036] In this embodiment,

[0037] Power strip body 1: Core functional component, providing power cord 2 connection, push button switch 3 control and socket 4 wiring to realize the basic function of powering electrical appliances;

[0038] Protective cover 5: It covers the power strip body 1 through the internal protective chamber, and its inner side wall is in close contact with the power strip body 1 to prevent rainwater and water accumulation from entering through the gaps in the power strip shell, forming an overall waterproof barrier;

[0039] Guide shaft 6: One end is connected to the protective cover 5, and the other end slides through the telescopic hole of the limit block 7. It is both a guide structure for the up and down movement of the protective cover 5 and a support structure for lifting the power strip body 1.

[0040] Limiting block 7: Fixed at the bottom of the power strip body 1, it limits and guides the guide shaft 6 through the telescopic hole, ensuring the sliding stability of the guide shaft 6, and at the same time providing a bottom support base for the power strip body 1;

[0041] Locking component: limits the extension dimension of the guide shaft 6 above the limit block 7, fixes the height of the power strip body 1 off the ground, and prevents the guide shaft 6 from sliding during use, causing the power strip body 1 to fall and come into contact with water.

[0042] Cable passage hole: A channel is reserved for the power cord 2 and external cables to pass through. Without affecting the wiring, it is used in conjunction with the subsequent structure to achieve waterproofing, taking into account both practicality and protection.

[0043] As a preferred embodiment of the above, the locking component includes a locking block 8 that can undergo elastic deformation. The locking block 8 is connected to the limiting block 7. A ball head 9 is provided on the side wall of the guide shaft 6 facing the locking block 8. The top and bottom of the side wall of the guide shaft 6 facing the locking block 8 are provided with slots 10. The ball head 9 is engaged with the slots 10 at the corresponding parts to limit the position of the guide shaft 6 on the limiting block 7.

[0044] In this embodiment,

[0045] Elastically deformable locking block 8: connected to the limiting block 7, it drives the ball head 9 to engage or disengage from the slot 10 through its own elastic deformation, realizing quick locking and unlocking of the guide shaft 6 position, which is convenient to operate and stable in locking.

[0046] Ball head 9: Set on the side wall of guide shaft 6 on the face of the locking block 8. By engaging with the locking groove 10 on the guide shaft 6, the position of the guide shaft 6 on the limiting block 7 is directly limited. The top locking groove 10 corresponds to the raised state of the protective cover 5, and the bottom locking groove 10 corresponds to the covered state of the protective cover 5.

[0047] Slot 10: It works with ball head 9 to form a positioning structure. When the top slot 10 is locked, the protective cover 5 is raised to facilitate plugging and unplugging of socket 4. When the bottom slot 10 is locked, the protective cover 5 moves down to cover the power strip body 1 to achieve waterproofing.

[0048] As a preferred embodiment of the above embodiment, a baffle 11 is provided in the wire hole. The baffle 11 is installed on the side wall of the power strip body 1. A plurality of U-shaped holes 12 are provided through the baffle 11 near the side wall of the protective cover 5.

[0049] In this embodiment,

[0050] Baffle 11: Installed on the side wall of the power strip body 1 and located inside the cable hole, it prevents external rainwater and dust from entering the interior of the power strip body 1 through the cable hole, and has a good anti-splash effect, improving the waterproof effect at the cable hole.

[0051] U-shaped hole 12: It is installed through the part of the baffle 11 near the side wall of the protective cover 5 to allow the cable to pass through. It not only ensures the smooth passage of the cable, but also reduces gaps through the hole structure to prevent liquid from seeping in from the gap between the cable and the baffle 11.

[0052] As a preferred embodiment of the above, a stabilizing rod 13 is rotatably provided at the bottom end of the guide shaft 6, and the stabilizing rod 13 limits the placement posture by the friction between it and the guide shaft 6.

[0053] In this embodiment,

[0054] Rotatable stabilizing rod 13: After the stabilizing rod 13 is rotated to a certain position according to actual needs, its placement posture is limited by the friction with the guide shaft 6. The rotation angle can be adjusted according to the flatness of the ground, so that all four stabilizing rods 13 can contact the ground at the same time, providing stable support for the power strip and preventing it from tipping over on uneven ground.

[0055] As a preferred embodiment of the above embodiment, an auxiliary plate 14 is provided directly below the baffle 11. The auxiliary plate 14 is installed on the side wall of the power strip body 1, and a wire passage is provided between the auxiliary plate 14 and the baffle 11.

[0056] In this embodiment,

[0057] Auxiliary plate 14: Installed on the side wall of the power strip body 1 and located directly below the baffle 11, it works with the baffle 11 to form a double-layer protective structure, further preventing liquid from entering from below the cable passage hole. At the same time, the cable passage between it and the baffle 11 provides more space for the cable, avoiding cable compression that could lead to protection failure.

[0058] Cable passage: Reserves space for cable passage to ensure that cables can pass smoothly within the double-layer protection structure, balancing protection and wiring convenience.

[0059] As a preferred embodiment of the above, a connecting plate 15 is installed between the auxiliary plate 14 and the baffle 11, and the connecting plate 15 is connected to the side wall of the power strip body 1. The protective cover 5 is provided with a side plate 16 at the bottom end of the long side wall on the side of the baffle 11. When the protective cover 5 covers the power strip body 1, the baffle 11, the connecting plate 15 and the auxiliary plate 14 are all in close contact with the side plate 16.

[0060] In this embodiment,

[0061] Connecting plate 15: Connects auxiliary plate 14, baffle 11 and side wall of power strip body 1, fixing the three into a whole structure, improving the stability of the protective structure at the wire hole, preventing the waterproof gap from becoming larger due to loose parts, and when the power strip body 1 is used with the power cord 2 side, the connecting plate 15, side plate 16 and baffle 11 can also play a good waterproof role, preventing water from entering the protective cover 5 through the wire hole;

[0062] Side panel 16: When the protective cover 5 covers the power strip body 1, the side panel 16 is in close contact with the baffle 11, the connecting plate 15, and the auxiliary plate 14, sealing the gaps around the wire hole, greatly reducing the path of liquid intrusion from the wire hole and enhancing the waterproof effect.

[0063] As a preferred embodiment of the above, the protective cover 5, guide shaft 6, limiting block 7 and stabilizing rod 13 are all made of PC material;

[0064] In this embodiment,

[0065] Utilizing the impact resistance and high toughness of PC material, the impact force of accidental drops and collisions is buffered, reducing component breakage and damage, and improving the product's drop resistance. At the same time, PC material has a certain degree of weather resistance, making it suitable for outdoor use; and the color of the PC material for each component can be selected according to actual needs.

[0066] As a preferred embodiment of the above embodiments, each of the stabilizing rods 13 is provided with an anti-slip rubber pad 17 at its bottom end;

[0067] In this embodiment,

[0068] Anti-slip pad 17: Increases the friction between the stabilizing rod 13 and the ground, preventing the power strip from sliding on smooth surfaces (such as wet and slippery cement or tile floors) or under slight vibrations (such as outdoor wind or equipment vibrations), further improving placement stability.

[0069] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0070] In use, first adjust the rotation angle of the bottom stabilizing rod 13 of the guide shaft 6 according to the outdoor ground conditions to ensure that the anti-slip pad 17 is in close contact with the ground and that the power strip is placed stably. Unlock the guide shaft 6 by locking the component, pull the protective cover 5 upward to move the guide shaft 6 along the telescopic hole of the limit block 7 until the ball head 9 of the locking block 8 is engaged in the top slot 10 of the guide shaft 6, fixing the protective cover 5 in the raised state. At this time, the power cord 2 can be connected to the power strip body 1, and the external device cable can be inserted into the socket 4. After the wiring is completed, the power cord 2 and the external cable pass through the U-shaped hole 12 and the cable passage of the cable passage hole, and press the locking block 8 of the locking component to make it elastic. As the ball head 9 disengages from the top slot 10, it pushes the protective cover 5 downwards. The guide shaft 6 moves down along the telescopic hole until the inner wall of the protective cover 5 is in close contact with the corresponding side wall of the power strip body 1. At the same time, the ball head 9 is locked into the bottom slot 10 of the guide shaft 6. At this time, the protective cover 5 completely covers the power strip body 1. The side plate 16 of the protective cover 5 is in close contact with the baffle 11, the connecting plate 15, and the auxiliary plate 14, forming a comprehensive waterproof barrier. The guide shaft 6 and the limiting block 7 work together to lift the power strip body 1 off the ground to avoid contact with water. At the same time, the PC material components and the anti-slip pads 17 provide drop protection and stable support, ultimately achieving safe power use in complex outdoor environments.

[0071] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A waterproof and drop-proof power strip, comprising a power strip body (1), the power strip body (1) being electrically connected to a power cord (2), and its panel being provided with a push-button switch (3) and a plurality of sockets (4), characterized in that, Also includes: The protective cover (5) has a protective chamber inside, and the end of the protective cover (5) facing the power strip body (1) has an opening that communicates with the protective chamber; Guide shaft (6), four guide shafts (6) are set, and two guide shafts (6) are respectively installed on the two opposite short side walls of the protective cover (5); The bottom of the two opposite short side walls of the power strip body (1) is provided with two limiting blocks (7). The top of the limiting block (7) is provided with a telescopic hole from top to bottom. The number and position of the limiting blocks (7) are matched with the guide shafts (6). The four guide shafts (6) slide through the four telescopic holes respectively. At least two limit blocks (7) are provided with locking components, which are used to limit the extension dimension of the guide shaft (6) on the upper side of the limit block (7); When the protective cover (5) moves down and covers the power strip body (1), the inner sidewalls of the two short sides and the inner sidewall of the long side of the protective cover (5) slide and fit tightly against the corresponding sidewall of the power strip body (1), and the inner sidewall of the other long side of the protective cover (5) has a wire hole between it and the power strip body (1).

2. The waterproof and drop-proof power strip as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes a locking block (8) that can undergo elastic deformation. The locking block (8) is connected to a limiting block (7). A ball head (9) is provided on the side wall of the guide shaft (6) facing the locking block (8). The top and bottom of the side wall of the guide shaft (6) facing the locking block (8) are provided with slots (10). The ball head (9) is engaged with the slots (10) at the corresponding locations to limit the position of the guide shaft (6) on the limiting block (7).

3. The waterproof and drop-proof power strip as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A baffle (11) is provided inside the wire hole. The baffle (11) is installed on the side wall of the power strip body (1). Several U-shaped holes (12) are provided through the part of the baffle (11) near the side wall of the protective cover (5).

4. A waterproof and drop-proof power strip as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A stabilizing rod (13) is rotatably provided at the bottom end of the guide shaft (6), and the stabilizing rod (13) limits the placement posture by the friction between it and the guide shaft (6).

5. A waterproof and drop-proof power strip as described in claim 3, characterized in that, An auxiliary plate (14) is provided directly below the baffle (11). The auxiliary plate (14) is installed on the side wall of the power strip body (1), and a wire passage is left between the auxiliary plate (14) and the baffle (11).

6. A waterproof and drop-proof power strip as described in claim 5, characterized in that, A connecting plate (15) is installed between the auxiliary plate (14) and the baffle (11), and the connecting plate (15) is connected to the side wall of the power strip body (1). The protective cover (5) is provided with a side plate (16) at the bottom end of the long side wall on the side of the baffle (11). When the protective cover (5) covers the power strip body (1), the baffle (11), the connecting plate (15) and the auxiliary plate (14) are all in close contact with the side plate (16).

7. A waterproof and drop-proof power strip as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The protective cover (5), guide shaft (6), limiting block (7) and stabilizing rod (13) are all made of PC material.

8. A waterproof and drop-proof power strip as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom end of each of the stabilizing rods (13) is provided with an anti-slip pad (17).

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