Tower splice socket

Abstract

A tower type spliced socket comprises at least one connecting piece and a plurality of socket members, both ends of the socket members are provided with connecting portions, the circumferential side of the socket members is provided with four socket hole areas arranged in different directions, and the connecting piece is connected to the connecting portions of two adjacent socket members; wherein the socket member comprises a shell assembly, a conductive assembly, a middle sleeve and a grounding clamp for grounding, at least part of the conductive assembly is accommodated in the shell assembly, the middle sleeve is provided with the socket hole area and arranged on the circumferential side of the shell assembly, and the grounding clamp is arranged between the shell assembly and the middle sleeve and is bent towards one side of the socket hole area to form a clamping portion for clamping a plug inserted in the socket hole area.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a tower-type splicing 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, existing sockets are usually flat, meaning that all the holes are on the same plane, resulting in low utilization of unit area and insufficient consideration for space-saving design. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a tower-type splicing socket, which aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] This utility model provides a tower-type splicing socket, including at least one connector and multiple socket components. Each socket component has a connecting part at both ends and four socket areas facing different directions on its periphery. The connector is connected to the connecting parts of two adjacent socket components. The socket component includes a housing assembly, a conductive component, a middle sleeve, and a grounding clamp for grounding. At least a portion of the conductive component is housed within the housing assembly. The middle sleeve has the socket area and is disposed around the periphery of the housing assembly. The grounding clamp is disposed between the housing assembly and the middle sleeve and is bent toward the socket area to form a clamping portion for clamping a plug inserted into the socket area.

[0005] In a splicing socket according to one embodiment of the present invention, the socket component includes a protective door, and the socket area is provided with a socket portion. The protective door is rotatably installed between the housing assembly and the middle kit to cover the socket portion.

[0006] In a splicing socket according to one embodiment of the present invention, the housing assembly includes a first inner liner, a second inner liner, and a third inner liner, and the housing assembly is disposed between the second inner liner and the first inner liner and between the third inner liner and the first inner liner.

[0007] In a splicing socket according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first inner liner is provided with a pivot portion, the second inner liner and the third inner liner are respectively provided with a first buckle and a second buckle, the protective door is rotatably mounted on the pivot portion, and the middle kit is fixed to the housing assembly by engaging with the first buckle and the second buckle.

[0008] In a splicing socket according to one embodiment of the present utility model, the grounding clamp is provided with a grounding clamp positioning hole in the middle, the middle sleeve is provided with a limiting groove, the grounding clamp is fixed in the limiting groove, and the grounding clamp positioning hole is fixed in the rotating shaft.

[0009] In a splicing socket according to an embodiment of the present invention, the second inner liner and the third inner liner are respectively provided with a first positioning post and a second positioning post, and the middle kit is provided with a first positioning hole and a second positioning hole. The first positioning post is connected to the first positioning hole, and the second positioning post is connected to the second positioning hole.

[0010] In a splicing socket according to an embodiment of the present invention, the conductive component includes a first conductive element for transmitting a first polarity current and a second conductive element for transmitting a second polarity current. The first conductive element is disposed between the second inner liner and the first inner liner, and the second conductive element is disposed between the third inner liner and the first inner liner.

[0011] In a splicing socket according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first conductive member is provided with four first conductive terminals arranged in different directions, and the second conductive member is provided with four second conductive terminals arranged in different directions. The positions of the first conductive terminals and the second conductive terminals correspond to the positions of the socket portion.

[0012] In a splicing socket according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first conductive element includes a first rectangular piece, and the first conductive terminal is disposed around the first rectangular piece; and / or, the second conductive element includes a second rectangular piece, and the second conductive terminal is disposed around the second rectangular piece.

[0013] In a splicing socket according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first rectangular piece is provided with a first limiting hole, the second rectangular piece is provided with a second limiting hole, and the two ends of the first inner liner are respectively provided with a first limiting post and a second limiting post. The first limiting hole is installed in the first limiting post, and the second limiting hole is installed in the second limiting post.

[0014] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment can include the following beneficial effects: This application designs a tower-type splicing socket, including at least one connector and multiple socket components. The socket components have four socket areas oriented in different directions on their periphery, which are combined into a tower-like three-dimensional structure by the connector. This breaks through the limitation of traditional sockets arranging all sockets on the same plane, greatly increasing the number of sockets per unit area and space utilization, adapting to the needs of compact spaces, and allowing users to flexibly increase or decrease the number of socket components as needed. When a plug is inserted into a socket area, the clamping part of the grounding clamp can effectively clamp the grounding electrode of the plug, ensuring a reliable and stable grounding connection, enhancing the insertion and removal feel, and improving the reliability of the electrical connection and the plug's holding force.

[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 structure of a splicing socket provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A structural diagram of the splicing socket from another angle; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An exploded view of the splicing sockets in the diagram; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the connecting parts in the diagram; Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A structural diagram of the socket components in the diagram; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An exploded view of the socket components; Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A partial schematic diagram of the socket components; Figure 8 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the middle component; Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the middle kit from another angle; Figure 10 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first inner liner; Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the first inner liner from another angle; Figure 12 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second inner liner; Figure 13 yes Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the second inner liner from another angle; Figure 14 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the third inner liner; Figure 15 yes Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the third inner liner from another angle; Figure 16 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the grounding clamp in the middle; Figure 17 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first conductive component in the process; Figure 18 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second conductive element.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100. Socket component; 101. Connecting part; 10. Shell assembly; 11. First inner liner; 111. Rotating shaft; 112. First receiving groove; 113. Second receiving groove; 114. First limiting post; 115. Second limiting post; 116. First connecting post; 117. Second connecting post; 118. First locking platform; 119. Second locking platform; 12. Second inner liner; 121. First buckle; 122. First positioning post; 123. Third receiving groove; 124. First connecting hole; 125. First slot; 13. Third inner liner; 131. Second buckle; 132. Second positioning post; 133. Fourth receiving groove; 134. Second connecting hole; 135. Second slot; 20. Conductive component; 21. First conductive element; 211. First conductive terminal; 212. First rectangular piece; 213. First limiting hole; 22. Second conductive element; 221. Second conductive terminal; 222. Second rectangular piece; 223. Second limiting hole; 30. Middle sleeve; 31. Socket area; 32. Socket part; 33. Ground clamp through hole; 34. Limiting groove; 35. Middle sleeve bayonet; 40. Ground clamp; 41. Clamping part; 42. Ground clamp positioning hole; 50. Protective door; 200. Connector; 201. Fixing buckle; 202. Positioning protrusion; 203. Limiting protrusion; 300. Switch components. 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 18 As shown, this application provides a tower-type splicing socket, which includes at least one connector 200 and multiple socket components 100. Each socket component 100 has a connecting portion 101 at both ends, and four socket areas 31 facing different directions are provided on the periphery of the socket component 100. The connector 200 is connected to the connecting portion 101 of two adjacent socket components 100, so that users can freely combine the socket components 100 according to their needs and form a tower-type three-dimensional structure. This breaks through the limitation of traditional sockets that arrange all sockets on the same plane, solves the problem of limited number of splicing sockets, and greatly improves the number of sockets per unit area and space utilization, adapting to the needs of compact spaces. It also makes it easy for users to increase or decrease the number of socket components 100 as needed and configure them flexibly.

[0023] In an optional embodiment, the splicing socket further includes at least one switch 300, which is disposed between the connector 200 and the socket component 100, and is used to control the on / off state of the corresponding socket component 100 to meet energy-saving or safety requirements and solve the problem that traditional sockets cannot be zoned for control.

[0024] For example, the socket component 100 includes a first socket component 100 and a second socket component 100. The first socket component 100 is connected to one end of the connector 200 via its connecting portion 101, thereby achieving a detachable connection with one end of the connector 200. The second socket component 100 is detachably connected to the other end of the connector 200 via its connecting portion 101, thereby achieving a detachable connection with the other end of the connector 200. This allows the first socket component 100, the second socket component 100, and the connector 200 to be detachably connected together to form a tower-like three-dimensional structure. The connection method between the connecting portion 101 and the connector 200 includes, but is not limited to, snap-fit ​​connection or interference fit, to ensure the firmness of the socket component 100 and the connector 200 after assembly and to prevent loosening during use.

[0025] In an optional embodiment, the connecting part 101 includes a fixing groove formed on both ends of the socket member 100, and both ends of the connector 200 are provided with fixing buckles 201. The fixing buckles 201 are detachably connected to the fixing grooves, thereby realizing the detachable connection between the socket member 100 and the connector 200.

[0026] In an optional embodiment, the socket component 100 is provided with a limiting groove, the connector 200 is provided with a limiting protrusion 203, one end of the switch component 300 is accommodated in the limiting groove, and the limiting protrusion 203 abuts against the other end of the switch component 300, so that the switch component 300 can be fixed between the socket component 100 and the connector 200 without screws, thereby simplifying the assembly process of the switch component 300. At the same time, when the switch component 300 is damaged, it can be directly pulled out from the limiting groove for replacement, thereby reducing maintenance costs.

[0027] In an optional embodiment, the connector 200 is further provided with a positioning protrusion 202, and the socket module is provided with a positioning mounting hole. The positioning protrusion 202 cooperates with the positioning mounting hole to realize the positioning and installation of the connector 200 and the socket component 100.

[0028] In an optional embodiment, the socket component 100 includes a housing assembly 10, a conductive component 20, a middle sleeve 30, and a grounding clamp 40 for grounding. At least a portion of the conductive component 20 is housed within the housing assembly 10. The middle sleeve 30 has a socket area 31 and is disposed around the periphery of the housing assembly 10. The grounding clamp 40 is disposed between the housing assembly 10 and the middle sleeve 30 and is bent toward the socket area 31 to form a clamping portion 41 for clamping a plug inserted into the socket area 31. When the plug is inserted into the socket area 31, the clamping portion 41 of the grounding clamp 40 can effectively clamp the grounding electrode of the plug, ensuring a reliable and stable grounding connection, enhancing the insertion and removal feel, and improving the reliability of the electrical connection and the retention force of the plug.

[0029] In an optional embodiment, the socket component 100 includes a protective door 50. The socket area 31 is provided with a socket portion 32. The protective door 50 is rotatably installed between the housing component 10 and the middle sleeve 30 to cover the socket portion 32. This prevents the conductive terminals on the conductive component 20 from being easily exposed when the socket component 100 is not plugged in, which could lead to electric shock or short circuit due to accidental contact by children or foreign objects. In other words, this application can automatically open and close the socket structure through the protective door 50 to prevent safety hazards in the non-plugged state. It also prevents the splicing socket that has not been used for a long time from having poor contact or corrosion due to dust or liquid entering the socket portion 32, thus playing a physical isolation role and improving environmental adaptability.

[0030] In an optional embodiment, the housing assembly 10 includes a first inner liner 11, a second inner liner 12, and a third inner liner 13. The housing assembly 10 is disposed between the second inner liner 12 and the first inner liner 11, and between the third inner liner 13 and the first inner liner 11, to form a double-insulated or reinforced-insulated safety barrier, thereby meeting electrical safety standards. This not only greatly enhances the housing's resistance to impact and deformation, but also simplifies the structure and facilitates processing and assembly.

[0031] In an optional embodiment, the first inner liner 11 is provided with a pivot portion 111, the second inner liner 12 and the third inner liner 13 are respectively provided with a first buckle 121 and a second buckle 131, the protective door 50 is rotatably mounted on the pivot portion 111, and the middle component 30 is fixed to the housing assembly 10 by engaging with the first buckle 121 and the second buckle 131, so that the middle component 30 can be fixedly connected to the housing assembly 10 by engaging with the first buckle 121 and the second buckle 131.

[0032] For example, the middle sleeve 30 is provided with a middle sleeve slot 35 and a ground clamp through hole 33. The ground clamp through hole 33 is provided on one of the opposite sides of the middle sleeve 30, and the middle sleeve slot 35 is provided on the other opposite side of the middle sleeve 30. The line connecting the two ground clamp through holes 33 is perpendicular to the line connecting the two middle sleeve slots 35. The two ends of the ground clamp 40 extend from the two ground clamp through holes 33 into the insertion hole area 31 and are bent to form a clamping part 41. The first buckle 121 and the second buckle 131 are engaged with the corresponding middle sleeve slot 35.

[0033] In an optional embodiment, the grounding clamp 40 has a grounding clamp positioning hole 42 in the middle, and the middle kit 30 has a limiting groove 34. The grounding clamp 40 is fixed in the limiting groove 34 to prevent the grounding clamp 40 from swinging left or right or moving horizontally, ensuring that its relative position with the insertion hole is accurate. The grounding clamp positioning hole 42 is fixed in the rotating shaft part 111, so that its clamping part 41 can only open and close elastically around the axis, achieving a very high degree of structural integration and reliability.

[0034] In one optional embodiment, the second inner liner 12 and the third inner liner 13 are respectively provided with a first positioning post 122 and a second positioning post 132, and the middle kit 30 is provided with a first positioning hole and a second positioning hole. The first positioning post 122 is connected to the first positioning hole, and the second positioning post 132 is connected to the second positioning hole, so as to ensure that the opening of the insertion hole 32 on the middle kit 30 is perfectly aligned with the clamping part 41 of the internal protective door 50 and the grounding clamp 40.

[0035] In one optional embodiment, the first inner liner 11 is provided with a first connecting post 116 and a first locking platform 118 on the side facing the second inner liner 12, and a second connecting post 117 and a second locking platform 119 on the side facing the third inner liner 13. The second inner liner 12 is provided with a first connecting hole 124 and a first locking groove 125, and the third inner liner 13 is provided with a second connecting hole 134 and a second locking groove 135. The first connecting post 116 is positioned connected to the first connecting hole 124, the second connecting post 117 is positioned connected to the second connecting hole 134, the first locking platform 118 is engaged with the first locking groove 125, and the second locking platform 119 is engaged with the second locking groove 135, so that the second inner liner 12 can be detachably installed on one side of the first inner liner 11, and the third inner liner 13 can be detachably installed on the other side of the first inner liner 11.

[0036] In an optional embodiment, the conductive component 20 includes a first conductive element 21 for transmitting a first polarity current and a second conductive element 22 for transmitting a second polarity current. The first conductive element 21 is disposed between the second inner liner 12 and the first inner liner 11, and the second conductive element 22 is disposed between the third inner liner 13 and the first inner liner 11.

[0037] In one optional embodiment, the first conductive member 21 is provided with four first conductive terminals 211 arranged in different directions, and the second conductive member 22 is provided with four second conductive terminals 221 arranged in different directions. The positions of the first conductive terminals 211 and the second conductive terminals 221 correspond to the positions of the socket portion 32, thereby realizing the ability to supply power completely independently and in parallel in four directions.

[0038] In an optional embodiment, the first conductive element 21 includes a first rectangular piece 212, and the first conductive terminals 211 are disposed around the first rectangular piece 212, which solves the power supply requirements in four directions and replaces the complex structure that may require multiple wires to be welded or combined in the traditional solution.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, the second conductive element 22 includes a second rectangular piece 222, and second conductive terminals 221 are disposed around the second rectangular piece 222, which solves the power supply requirements in four directions and replaces the complex structure that may require multiple wires to be welded or combined in the traditional solution.

[0040] In one optional embodiment, the first rectangular piece 212 is provided with a first limiting hole 213, the second rectangular piece 222 is provided with a second limiting hole 223, and the two ends of the first inner liner 11 are respectively provided with a first limiting post 114 and a second limiting post 115. The first limiting hole 213 is installed in the first limiting post 114, and the second limiting hole 223 is installed in the second limiting post 115.

[0041] In one optional embodiment, the first inner liner 11 is provided with a first receiving groove 112 and a second receiving groove 113 on both sides, the second inner liner 12 is provided with a third receiving groove 123, and the third inner liner 13 is provided with a fourth receiving groove 133. The first receiving groove 112 and the second receiving groove 113 are located in the middle of the periphery of the first inner liner 11 so that the four first conductive terminals 211 and the four second conductive terminals 221 can be correspondingly received in the first receiving groove 112 and the second receiving groove 113. The third receiving groove 123 is used to receive the first rectangular piece 212 and limit the first rectangular piece 212. The fourth receiving groove 133 is used to receive the second rectangular piece 222 and limit the second rectangular piece 222.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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 tower-type splicing socket, characterized in that, It includes at least one connector and multiple socket components. Each socket component has a connecting portion at both ends and four socket areas facing different directions on its periphery. The connector is connected to the connecting portion of two adjacent socket components. The socket component includes a housing assembly, a conductive component, a middle sleeve, and a grounding clamp for grounding. At least a portion of the conductive component is housed within the housing assembly. The middle sleeve has the socket area and is disposed around the periphery of the housing assembly. The grounding clamp is disposed between the housing assembly and the middle sleeve and is bent toward the socket area to form a clamping portion for clamping a plug inserted into the socket area.

2. The splicing socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The socket component includes a protective door, and the socket area is provided with a socket portion. The protective door is rotatably installed between the housing assembly and the middle kit to cover the socket portion.

3. The splicing socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The shell assembly includes a first inner liner, a second inner liner, and a third inner liner, and the shell assembly is disposed between the second inner liner and the first inner liner, and between the third inner liner and the first inner liner.

4. The splicing socket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first inner liner is provided with a rotating shaft, and the second and third inner liners are respectively provided with a first buckle and a second buckle. The protective door is rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft, and the middle kit is fixed to the housing assembly by engaging with the first buckle and the second buckle.

5. The splicing socket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The grounding clamp has a grounding clamp positioning hole in the middle, and the middle part has a limiting groove. The grounding clamp is fixed in the limiting groove, and the grounding clamp positioning hole is fixed in the rotating shaft.

6. The splicing socket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second inner liner and the third inner liner are respectively provided with a first positioning post and a second positioning post, and the middle kit is provided with a first positioning hole and a second positioning hole. The first positioning post is connected to the first positioning hole, and the second positioning post is connected to the second positioning hole.

7. The splicing socket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The conductive component includes a first conductive element for transmitting a first polarity current and a second conductive element for transmitting a second polarity current. The first conductive element is disposed between the second inner liner and the first inner liner, and the second conductive element is disposed between the third inner liner and the first inner liner.

8. The splicing socket according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first conductive component has four first conductive terminals facing different directions, and the second conductive component has four second conductive terminals facing different directions. The positions of the first and second conductive terminals correspond to the positions of the socket portion.

9. The splicing socket according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first conductive element includes a first rectangular sheet, and the first conductive terminals are disposed around the periphery of the first rectangular sheet; and / or, the second conductive element includes a second rectangular sheet, and the second conductive terminals are disposed around the periphery of the second rectangular sheet.

10. The splicing socket according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first rectangular piece is provided with a first limiting hole, the second rectangular piece is provided with a second limiting hole, and the two ends of the first inner liner are respectively provided with a first limiting post and a second limiting post. The first limiting hole is installed in the first limiting post, and the second limiting hole is installed in the second limiting post.

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