A socket structure with side sockets

Abstract

A socket structure with side sockets, comprising a housing assembly and a conductive assembly, the housing assembly comprising a housing and a plurality of cover plates, the housing having a housing front face, a housing side face and a housing back face, a plurality of socket groups for inserting plugs being provided on the housing front face and at least one housing side face, the housing back face being provided with accommodating grooves matching the cover plates, the cover plates being correspondingly closed at the openings of the accommodating grooves, at least part of the conductive assembly being accommodated in the accommodating grooves and corresponding to the positions of the socket groups; wherein the socket groups comprise two-pin sockets and three-pin sockets, the three-pin sockets being provided on the housing front face, the two-pin sockets being provided on the housing side face, and the ground pin of the three-pin socket being located on the side away from the two-pin sockets.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a socket structure with a side socket. Background Technology

[0002] With the advancement of science and technology and the widespread use of various electrical products, sockets have become an indispensable electrical device in daily study and work. However, the shapes of existing plugs are becoming increasingly complex and diverse, and the functions of current sockets are relatively simple, which cannot meet the needs of plugs of different shapes, resulting in low utilization. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a socket structure with a side socket, which aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] This utility model provides a socket structure with a side socket. The socket structure includes a housing assembly and a conductive assembly. The housing assembly includes a housing and multiple cover plates. The housing has a front housing, a side housing, and a back housing. The front housing and at least one side housing are provided with multiple sets of socket holes for plug insertion. The back housing is provided with a receiving groove that matches the cover plates. The cover plates are correspondingly covered with the opening of the receiving groove. At least a portion of the conductive assembly is received in the receiving groove and corresponds to the position of the set of socket holes. The socket group includes a two-ended socket and a three-ended socket. The three-ended socket is located on the front of the housing, and the two-ended socket is located on the side of the housing. The grounding socket of the three-ended socket is located on the side away from the two-ended socket.

[0005] In a socket structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, the housing includes a first socket block, a second socket block, and a third socket block arranged at intervals. A connecting strip connects the first socket block, the second socket block, and the third socket block. The front and side of the first socket block, the second socket block, and the third socket block are respectively formed with the three-pronged socket and the two-pronged socket. The connecting strip is located on the side away from the two-pronged socket.

[0006] In a socket structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, the receiving groove is formed on the back of the first socket block, the second socket block and the third socket block, and each receiving groove includes two live wire grooves and two neutral wire grooves. The two live wire grooves are arranged sequentially along a direction perpendicular to the connecting strip, and the two neutral wire grooves are arranged sequentially along a direction perpendicular to the connecting strip.

[0007] In a socket structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, the conductive component includes a live wire conductive element and a neutral wire conductive element. The live wire conductive element includes an integrally formed live wire connecting piece, a first live wire terminal, and a second live wire terminal. The neutral wire conductive element includes an integrally formed neutral wire connecting piece, a first neutral wire terminal, and a second neutral wire terminal. The first live wire terminal and the second live wire terminal are respectively housed in two live wire slots, and the first neutral wire terminal and the second neutral wire terminal are respectively housed in two neutral wire slots. The live wire connecting piece and the neutral wire connecting piece extend along the extension direction of the connecting strip.

[0008] In a socket structure according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first live wire terminal and the second live wire terminal are disposed on both sides of the live wire connecting piece and open in two perpendicular directions; and / or, the first neutral wire terminal and the second neutral wire terminal are disposed on one side of the neutral wire connecting piece and open in two perpendicular directions.

[0009] In a socket structure according to one embodiment of the present invention, one end of the cover plate is bent toward the housing to form a bent portion, the bent portion being used to fix the first live wire terminal and the first neutral wire terminal in the live wire groove and the neutral wire groove.

[0010] In a socket structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, the conductive component includes a grounding conductive element, the grounding conductive element includes an integrally formed grounding connecting piece and a grounding terminal, each of the receiving slots is provided with a grounding groove, the grounding groove is disposed between the live wire groove and the neutral wire groove, the grounding terminal is installed in the grounding groove, and the grounding connecting piece extends along the extension direction of the connecting strip.

[0011] In a socket structure according to one embodiment of the present invention, the other end of the cover plate has an abutting portion extending toward the housing, the abutting portion being used to fix the grounding terminal in the grounding groove.

[0012] In a socket structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, two parallel extending abutment ribs are provided between the abutment portion and the bent portion of the cover plate. The two abutment ribs extend toward the extension direction of the connecting strip and are spaced apart.

[0013] In a socket structure according to one embodiment of the present invention, the socket structure includes a first protective door and a second protective door, which are respectively installed in the two-prong socket and the three-prong socket.

[0014] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment can include the following beneficial effects: This application designs a socket structure with a side socket. The socket structure includes a housing assembly and a conductive assembly. The housing assembly includes a housing and multiple cover plates. The housing has a front, a side, and a back. The front and at least one side of the housing are provided with multiple sets of socket holes for plug insertion. The back of the housing is provided with a receiving groove that matches the cover plate. The cover plate is correspondingly fitted onto the opening of the receiving groove. At least a portion of the conductive assembly is received in the receiving groove and corresponds to the position of the socket sets, corresponding to the socket sets on the front and side of the housing. This allows for simultaneous use of the socket sets on the front and side of the housing, enabling users to insert plugs from multiple directions and greatly improving space utilization. The socket sets include two-pronged sockets and three-pronged sockets. The three-pronged sockets are located on the front of the housing, and the two-pronged sockets are located on the side of the housing. The grounding wire socket of the three-pronged socket is located on the side away from the two-pronged sockets, which facilitates a more reasonable and orderly arrangement of the conductive assembly within a limited space, simplifies the manufacturing process, and improves structural strength and safety reliability.

[0015] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the socket structure provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the socket structure from another angle; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the socket structure after removing the cover plate; Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A partial schematic diagram of the socket structure after the housing has been removed; Figure 5 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the socket structure in the diagram; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the shell structure in the middle; Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the shell from another angle; Figure 8 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the cover plate in the middle; Figure 9 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the live wire conductive component in the circuit; Figure 10 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the neutral wire conductive component; Figure 11 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the grounding conductor in the diagram.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 10. Housing assembly; 11. Housing; 11a. First socket block; 11b. Second socket block; 11c. Third socket block; 11d. Connecting strip; 111. Receiving groove; 111a. Live wire groove; 111b. Neutral wire groove; 111c. Grounding groove; 112. First insertion space; 1121. Three-pronged socket; 113. Second insertion space; 1131. Two-pronged socket; 12. Cover plate; 121. Bending part; 122. Abutting part; 123. Abutting rib; 20. Conductive component; 21. Live wire conductive component; 211. First live wire terminal; 212. Second live wire terminal; 213. Live wire connecting piece; 22. Neutral wire conductive component; 221. First neutral wire terminal; 222. Second neutral wire terminal; 223. Neutral wire connecting piece; 23. Ground wire conductive component; 231. Ground wire terminal; 232. Ground wire connecting piece; 30. First protective door; 40. Second protective door. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this utility model specification is merely for describing specific aspects of the present application. It is important to understand that terms such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," indicating orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0021] The following detailed description of some embodiments of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, this application provides a socket structure with a side socket. The socket structure includes a housing assembly 10 and a conductive component 20. The conductive component 20 is housed within the housing assembly 10 and at least partially exposed from the housing assembly 10 for connection with an external plug or cable.

[0023] In an optional embodiment, the housing assembly 10 includes a housing 11 and a plurality of cover plates 12. The housing 11 has a front, a side, and a back. The front and at least one side of the housing 11 are provided with a plurality of sockets for plug insertion. The back of the housing 11 is provided with a receiving groove 111 that matches the cover plate 12. The cover plate 12 is correspondingly closed on the opening of the receiving groove 111. At least a portion of the conductive component 20 is received in the receiving groove 111 and corresponds to the position of the socket group, so as to correspond to the socket groups on the front and side of the housing 11. This enables the simultaneous use of the socket groups on the front and side of the housing 11, allowing the user to insert the plug from multiple directions, which greatly improves space utilization.

[0024] In an optional embodiment, a first insertion space 112 is formed on the front side of the housing 11, and a second insertion space 113 is formed on the side side of the housing 11. A socket group is formed in the first insertion space 112 and the second insertion space 113, so that the pins of the plug can be inserted from the first insertion space 112 and / or the second insertion space 113 into the socket group and electrically connected to the conductive component 20. The socket group includes a two-pronged socket 1131 and a three-pronged socket 1121. The three-pronged socket 1121 is disposed on the front side of the housing 11, and the two-pronged socket 1131 is disposed on the side side of the housing 11. The grounding socket of the three-pronged socket 1121 is located on the side away from the two-pronged socket 1131, so as to maximize the safe distance between the conductive components 20 and prevent the risk of arcing short circuit due to excessive distance.

[0025] In an optional embodiment, the three-prong socket 1121 includes a neutral wire socket, a live wire socket, and a ground wire socket, and the two-prong socket 1131 includes a neutral wire socket and a live wire socket. The neutral wire socket and the live wire socket of the three-prong socket 1121 are located on the side closer to the neutral wire socket and the live wire socket of the two-prong socket 1131. This allows the conductive components 20 to be arranged more reasonably and regularly within a limited space, thereby simplifying the manufacturing process and improving structural strength and safety reliability.

[0026] In an optional embodiment, the housing 11 includes a first socket block 11a, a second socket block 11b, and a third socket block 11c spaced apart. A connecting strip 11d connects the first socket block 11a, the second socket block 11b, and the third socket block 11c. The front and side surfaces of the first socket block 11a, the second socket block 11b, and the third socket block 11c are respectively provided with the aforementioned three-pronged socket 1121 and the aforementioned two-pronged socket 1131. The connecting strip 11d is located on the side away from the two-pronged socket 1131 and firmly connects the three independent socket blocks into a whole, thereby ensuring the structural strength and stability of the entire socket during installation and use, and also facilitating the mold design and mass production of the housing 11.

[0027] In an optional embodiment, receiving slots 111 are formed on the back of the first socket block 11a, the second socket block 11b, and the third socket block 11c. Each receiving slot 111 includes two live wire slots 111a and two neutral wire slots 111b. The two live wire slots 111a are arranged sequentially along a direction perpendicular to the connecting strip 11d and communicate with the live wire socket. The two neutral wire slots 111b are arranged sequentially along a direction perpendicular to the connecting strip 11d and communicate with the neutral wire socket. This makes the wiring within the receiving slot 111 orderly, thereby maximizing space utilization and ensuring stable and safe electrical performance. Furthermore, since the conductive components 20 are pre-installed in the receiving slot 111 before the cover plate 12 is placed on top, subsequent maintenance or replacement of internal parts of the socket structure only requires opening the back cover plate 12 without damaging the entire socket structure, making maintenance convenient.

[0028] In an optional embodiment, the conductive component 20 includes a live wire conductive element 21 and a neutral wire conductive element 22. The live wire conductive element 21 includes an integrally formed live wire connecting piece 213, a first live wire terminal 211, and a second live wire terminal 212. The neutral wire conductive element 22 includes an integrally formed neutral wire connecting piece 223, a first neutral wire terminal 221, and a second neutral wire terminal 222. The first live wire terminal 211 and the second live wire terminal 212 are respectively accommodated in two live wire slots 111a, and the first neutral wire terminal 221 and the second neutral wire terminal 222 are respectively... The live wire connecting piece 213 and the neutral wire connecting piece 223 are housed in two neutral wire slots 111b. They extend along the extension direction of the connecting strip 11d, which not only makes the wiring in the slot 111 clearer and avoids the crossing and confusion of the internal wiring, but also realizes the physical isolation and independent layout of the front circuit and the side circuit. This maximizes the use of space, ensures the stability and safety of electrical performance, and ensures that the performance of the socket structure is not affected by welding. It reduces the number of parts, simplifies the structure, eliminates the need for flexible connecting wires and welding, and has high assembly efficiency.

[0029] In an optional embodiment, the first live wire terminal 211 and the second live wire terminal 212 are disposed on both sides of the live wire connector 213 and open in two vertical directions, which cleverly utilizes the lateral space of the live wire connector 213 to guide the current from the longitudinal live wire connector 213 to the front and side of the housing 11, respectively.

[0030] In an optional embodiment, the first neutral terminal 221 and the second neutral terminal 222 are disposed on the same side of the neutral connection piece 223 and open in two perpendicular directions. This allows the longitudinally converging current to be accurately distributed to the front and sides of the housing 11, which are perpendicular to each other, by three-dimensionally bending and opening the terminals of the integrated neutral conductor 22 in different directions. This also allows the first neutral terminal 221 and the second neutral terminal 222 to be adapted to the spatial layout of the receiving groove 111, and simplifies the mold design of the housing 11, making assembly easier.

[0031] In an optional embodiment, one end of the cover plate 12 is bent toward the housing 11 to form a bent portion 121. The bent portion 121 is used to fix the first live wire terminal 211 and the first neutral wire terminal 221 in the live wire groove 111a and the neutral wire groove 111b, and to press against the first live wire terminal 211 and the first neutral wire terminal 221 facing the side of the housing 11, so as to prevent the first live wire terminal 211 and the first neutral wire terminal 221 from loosening or coming out during the insertion process, thus ensuring electrical safety.

[0032] In an optional embodiment, the conductive component 20 includes a ground wire conductive element 23, which includes an integrally formed ground wire connecting piece 232 and a ground wire terminal 231. Each receiving groove 111 is provided with a grounding groove 111c, which is disposed between the live wire groove 111a and the neutral wire groove 111b and communicates with the grounding wire socket. The ground wire terminal 231 is installed in the grounding groove 111c. The ground wire connecting piece 232 extends along the extension direction of the connecting strip 11d so that the ground wire terminals 231 of the first socket block 11a, the second socket block 11b and the third socket block 11c can be connected together through the ground wire connecting piece 232, thereby forming a longitudinal grounding bus.

[0033] In an optional embodiment, the other end of the cover plate 12 has an abutment portion 122 extending toward the housing 11. The abutment portion 122 is used to fix the ground terminal 231 in the grounding groove 111c, so that the entire conductive component 20 can be smoothly pressed into the receiving groove 111 without tilting or loosening in any direction. That is, all key conductive components can be fixed at once, which greatly simplifies the assembly process and reduces production costs.

[0034] In an optional embodiment, two parallel extending abutment ribs 123 are provided between the abutment portion 122 and the bent portion 121 of the cover plate 12. The two abutment ribs 123 extend toward the extension direction of the connecting strip 11d and are spaced apart. This not only increases the structural rigidity of the cover plate 12 in the extension direction of the connecting strip 11d, ensuring that the cover plate 12 remains flat under any circumstances, thereby stably pressing down all the conductive terminals below it; but also fixes the second live wire terminal 212 and the second neutral wire terminal 222 in the live wire groove 111a and the neutral wire groove 111b, and transmits the pressure on the cover plate 12 more evenly to the conductive component 20 and the housing 11 below, avoiding local stress concentration and preventing the plastic housing 11 from creeping or being damaged due to long-term pressure.

[0035] In an optional embodiment, the socket structure includes a first protective door 30 and a second protective door 40, which are respectively installed in the two-prong socket 1131 and the three-prong socket 1121. They are used to open or close the socket groups in the two-prong socket 1131 and the three-prong socket 1121 so that the live wire conductive terminal of the live wire conductive component 21, the neutral wire conductive terminal of the neutral wire conductive component 22, and the ground wire conductive terminal of the ground wire conductive component 23 can be electrically connected to the plug inserted into the socket group. This also prevents the user from touching the exposed live wire conductive terminal, neutral wire conductive terminal, and ground wire conductive terminal, thereby avoiding safety issues.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. They can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. They can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0038] The foregoing disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described above. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this application, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0039] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

Claims

1. A socket structure with a side socket, characterized in that, The socket structure includes a housing assembly and a conductive component. The housing assembly includes a housing and multiple cover plates. The housing has a front, a side, and a back. The front and at least one side of the housing are provided with multiple sets of sockets for plug insertion. The back of the housing is provided with a receiving groove that matches the cover plates. The cover plates are correspondingly fitted onto the opening of the receiving groove. At least a portion of the conductive component is received in the receiving groove and corresponds to the position of the set of sockets. The socket group includes a two-ended socket and a three-ended socket. The three-ended socket is located on the front of the housing, and the two-ended socket is located on the side of the housing. The grounding socket of the three-ended socket is located on the side away from the two-ended socket.

2. The socket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes a first socket block, a second socket block, and a third socket block spaced apart. A connecting strip connects the first socket block, the second socket block, and the third socket block. The front and side of the first socket block, the second socket block, and the third socket block are respectively formed with the three-pronged socket and the two-pronged socket. The connecting strip is located on the side away from the two-pronged socket.

3. The socket structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The receiving slots are formed on the back of the first socket block, the second socket block, and the third socket block, and each receiving slot includes two live wire slots and two neutral wire slots. The two live wire slots are arranged sequentially in a direction perpendicular to the connecting strip, and the two neutral wire slots are arranged sequentially in a direction perpendicular to the connecting strip.

4. The socket structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The conductive component includes a live wire conductive element and a neutral wire conductive element. The live wire conductive element includes an integrally formed live wire connecting piece, a first live wire terminal, and a second live wire terminal. The neutral wire conductive element includes an integrally formed neutral wire connecting piece, a first neutral wire terminal, and a second neutral wire terminal. The first live wire terminal and the second live wire terminal are respectively housed in two live wire slots, and the first neutral wire terminal and the second neutral wire terminal are respectively housed in two neutral wire slots. The live wire connecting piece and the neutral wire connecting piece extend along the extension direction of the connecting strip.

5. The socket structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first live wire terminal and the second live wire terminal are disposed on both sides of the live wire connector and open in two perpendicular directions; and / or, the first neutral wire terminal and the second neutral wire terminal are disposed on one side of the neutral wire connector and open in two perpendicular directions.

6. The socket structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, One end of the cover plate is bent toward the housing to form a bend, the bend being used to fix the first live wire terminal and the first neutral wire terminal in the live wire groove and the neutral wire groove.

7. The socket structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The conductive component includes a grounding conductor, which includes an integrally formed grounding connector and a grounding terminal. Each of the receiving slots is provided with a grounding slot, which is located between the live wire slot and the neutral wire slot. The grounding terminal is installed in the grounding slot, and the grounding connector extends along the extension direction of the connecting strip.

8. The socket structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The other end of the cover plate has an abutment portion extending toward the housing, the abutment portion being used to fix the ground terminal in the grounding groove.

9. The socket structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, Two parallel abutment ribs are provided between the abutment portion and the bent portion of the cover plate. The two abutment ribs extend toward the extension direction of the connecting strip and are spaced apart.

10. The socket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The socket structure includes a first protective door and a second protective door, which are respectively installed in the two-prong socket and the three-prong socket.

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