Plug adapter

The plug adapter design minimizes interference with neighboring plugs by positioning socket and plug sections closely together and increasing socket positions, improving usability and compatibility with various socket types.

DE202025101486U1Active Publication Date: 2025-05-08LUMI LEGEND ELECTRICAL
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Application Number
DE202025101486
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-19
Publication Date
2025-05-08
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing plug adapters often cause interference with neighboring plugs due to their design, limiting simultaneous insertion into multiple sockets and user experience.

Method used

A plug adapter design with a socket section featuring multiple socket positions, a first reference level, and a plug section positioned close to this level, maintaining a small distance between the socket and plug sections, allowing for reduced interference and increased usability.

Benefits of technology

Ensures minimal interference with other plugs and enhances user experience by allowing multiple socket positions while maintaining a compact form factor.

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Abstract

A plug adapter comprising a socket section and a plug section that can be plugged into a main socket, characterized in that the socket section is provided with multiple socket positions, the plug section being arranged on the underside of the socket section, the end face of one end of the socket section being the first reference plane, the plug section being close to the first reference plane, the perpendicular median plane of both adjacent socket positions on the main socket being the second reference plane, and the first reference plane and the second reference plane being close to each other.
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Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The present utility model relates to the technical field of the plug adapter and in particular to a plug adapter. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

[0002] When using the socket, it may be that the socket position is insufficient or the socket is not suitable for the plug. To expand or convert the socket, use the plug adapter. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the plug section of the existing European standard plug adapter is positioned in the middle, causing interference when plugging the plug adapter into the mains socket to extend or convert the mains socket. This means that two adapters cannot be plugged into the two adjacent socket positions at the same time, and interference with other plugs that need to be plugged in may easily occur, as shown in Figure 1. Fig. 2 to 4. To solve the above-mentioned problems, a novel plug adapter is provided. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0003] The technical problem solved by the present utility model is to provide plug-in adapters with a simple structure, easy use and low interference.

[0004] The present utility model solves the above-mentioned technical problems by providing a plug adapter comprising a socket section and a plug section that can be plugged into a main socket. The socket section is provided with a plurality of socket positions, the plug section being arranged on the underside of the socket section, the end surface of one end of the socket section being the first reference plane, the plug section being located near the first reference plane, the vertical center plane of two adjacent socket positions on the main socket being the second reference plane, and the first reference plane and the second reference plane being located near each other. Preferably, the distance between the center line of the plug section and the first reference plane is 18 mm to 25 mm.The beneficial effect is that by adjusting the distance between 18 mm and 25 mm, it can be ensured that the end of the socket section and plug section are close to each other, thereby reducing interference with the other plugs after the plug adapter is plugged into the main socket.

[0005] Preferably, multiple socket positions are arranged on top of the socket section. The advantageous effect is that the number of socket positions is increased by arranging the socket positions on top of the socket section, thereby improving the user experience.

[0006] Preferably, the top of the socket section is provided with 3 or 4 socket positions. The advantageous effect is that the user experience of the plug adapter can be ensured by arranging 3 or 4 socket positions, while ensuring that the space occupied is minimal, making the adapter easy to carry.

[0007] Furthermore, the socket position refers to the position of double sockets according to European standards or the position of triple sockets according to European standards. The advantage is that by setting the different types of socket positions, selection and use can be made easier for users.

[0008] Compared to the prior art, the present utility model has the following advantages: the plug section is located close to the first reference plane, and the first reference plane and the second reference plane are close to each other, resulting in a relatively small distance between the end of the socket section and the plug section. This ensures that interference can be avoided when plugging in other plugs after the plug adapter has been inserted into the main outlet. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] In order to more clearly describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following briefly presents the drawings that must be used in describing the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description represent only some embodiments of the present utility model. A person of ordinary skill in the art can also create other drawings based on these drawings without requiring any creative effort. Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the existing plug adapter. Fig. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the main socket. Fig. 3 is a front view of the main socket. Fig. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing the interaction between the existing adapter and the main socket. Fig. 5 is a first schematic diagram showing the structure of the plug adapter of the present utility model. Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the bottom of the plug adapter of the present utility model. Fig. 7 is a second schematic diagram showing the structure of the plug adapter of the present utility model. Fig. Fig. 8 is a third schematic diagram showing the structure of the plug adapter of the present utility model. Fig. 9 is a fourth schematic diagram showing the structure of the plug adapter of the present utility model. Fig. Figure 10 is a diagram showing the use state of the present utility model. SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS

[0010] The present utility model is described below in conjunction with the attached drawings of Fig. 1 to Fig. 10 described in more detail.

[0011] The following description is intended to disclose the present utility model so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments in the following description are merely examples, and other obvious modifications may occur to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the present utility model defined in the following description can be applied to further implementation solutions, equivalent solutions, improvements, variations, and other technical solutions that do not deviate from the spirit and scope of the present utility model.

[0012] As in Fig. 3, Fig. 5 and Fig. As shown in Figure 6, the plug adapter consists of the socket section 2.1 and the plug section 2.2, which can be plugged into the main socket 1. The socket section 2.1 is provided with the two socket positions 2.3, and the socket positions 2.3 are the three-pin position according to the European standard. The plug section 2.2 is arranged on the underside of the socket section 2.1. The end surface of one end of the socket section 2.1 is the first reference plane s1. The plug section 2.2 is close to the first reference plane s1. The vertical center plane of the two adjacent socket positions on the main socket 1 is the second reference plane s2. The first reference plane s1 and the second reference plane s2 are close to each other. In the present design, the plug section 2.2 near the first reference plane s1, and the first reference plane s1 and second reference plane s2 are located close to each other, resulting in a relatively small distance between the end of the socket section 2.1 and the plug section 2.2. This ensures that interference can be avoided when inserting other plugs after the plug adapter 2 is inserted into the main socket 1, as shown in . Fig. 10 shown.

[0013] The preferred distance between the centerline L1 of the plug section 2.2 of the present utility model and the first reference plane s1 is 18 mm to 25 mm, with the centerline running parallel to the first reference plane. By setting the distance between 18 mm and 25 mm, it can be ensured that the end of the socket section 2.1 and the plug section 2.2 are close to each other, thereby reducing interference with other plugs after the plug adapter 2 is plugged into the main socket 1.

[0014] It is particularly noticeable that the multiple socket positions 2.3 are arranged on top of the socket section 2.1. This increases the number of socket positions 2.3, which can improve the user experience.

[0015] The top of the socket section 2.1 of the present utility model can be provided with three or four socket positions 2.3. This ensures that the user experience of the plug adapter 2 can be ensured by arranging three or four socket positions 2.3, while ensuring that the space occupied is small, making the adapter easy to carry. The socket position 2.3 refers to the position of the double sockets according to the European standard or the position of the triple sockets according to the European standard, where the position of the triple sockets according to the European standard is the grounded two-pole socket according to the European standard. The advantageous effect is that by setting different types of socket positions 2.3, the selection and use can be made easier for users.

[0016] It should be clear to those skilled in the art that the embodiments of the present utility model described above and illustrated in the accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the present utility model. The intent of the present utility model has been fully and effectively achieved. The functions and structural principles of the present utility model have been demonstrated and explained in the embodiments. Without deviating from the principles described above, the embodiments of the present utility model can be deformed or modified in any way.

Claims

[1] A plug adapter comprising a socket section and a plug section that can be plugged into a mains socket, characterized by in that the socket section is provided with the plurality of socket positions, wherein the plug section is arranged on the underside of the socket section, wherein the end surface of one end of the socket section is the first reference plane, wherein the plug section is close to the first reference plane, wherein the vertical center plane of both adjacent socket positions on the main socket is the second reference plane, and wherein the first reference plane and the second reference plane are close to one another. [2] Plug-in adapter according to claim 1, characterized by that the distance between the center line of the connector section and the first reference plane is 18 mm to 25 mm. [3] Plug-in adapter according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that several socket positions are arranged on the top of the socket section. [4] Plug-in adapter according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by that the top of the socket section is provided with 3 or 4 socket positions. [5] Plug-in adapter according to claim 4, characterized by that the socket position refers to the position of the double sockets according to the European standard or the position of the triple sockets according to the European standard