Outlet Assembly and Electronic Equipment
The outlet assembly with a power feeding and detection electrode system addresses safety and energy consumption issues by controlling power supply based on plug insertion, preventing sparks and reducing standby power use.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2025511637
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-08-25
- Filing Date
- 2023-08-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-15
AI Technical Summary
Conventional power outlets generate instantaneous large currents upon plug insertion, leading to high voltage spikes that can cause ignition and pose safety risks, and continue to consume energy when in standby mode without user intervention.
An outlet assembly with a power feeding electrode group and detection electrode assembly that detects plug insertion status, controlling the inverter circuit to supply or stop power based on plug position, preventing sparks and reducing standby power consumption.
The solution effectively prevents fires by ensuring safe plug insertion and reduces energy waste by stopping power supply when not in use, enhancing safety and energy efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of safety outlets for electrical devices, and more particularly to outlet assemblies and electronic equipment. [Background technology]
[0002] Currently, when using a conventional power outlet, a large current is generated instantaneously after the plug is inserted. This instantaneous large current generates a momentary high voltage, which destroys the air and discharges, causing ignition and easily causing fires, posing a major safety risk and being too unsafe. At the same time, if the user does not manually turn off the inverter current output when the outlet is on standby, the outlet will still output the inverter current, but the user may forget to turn off the inverter current output, which will drain the outlet itself, continuing to consume power and consuming energy. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0003] To solve the above problems, the embodiments of the present application provide an outlet assembly and electronic device that can eliminate the fire phenomenon that occurs the moment a plug is inserted, save energy by turning off current output when the outlet is in standby mode, and improve the safety of the outlet assembly. [Means for solving the problem]
[0004] In a first aspect, an outlet assembly according to an embodiment of the present application includes an outlet body, a powering electrode group, and a detection electrode assembly.
[0005] The power supply electrode group is provided within the outlet body and includes two power supply electrode members, which come into contact with the plug electrode group inserted into the outlet body and also come into contact with the plug electrode group when the plug electrode group is further inserted into a predetermined position within the outlet body.
[0006] The detection electrode assembly is provided in the outlet body and detects the insertion state of the plug electrode group. The detection electrode assembly has a disconnection state and a conduction state. When the plug electrode group is not inserted into the predetermined position, the detection electrode assembly is in the disconnection state. When the plug electrode group is inserted into the predetermined position, the detection electrode assembly is in the conduction state, forming a current circuit.
[0007] In a second aspect, an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application includes a device body and a socket assembly.
[0008] the device body includes an inverter circuit and a control circuit, the control circuit is electrically connected to the inverter circuit, and the inverter circuit is electrically connected to a power source; As described above, the outlet assembly is provided in the device body, the power supply electrodes are electrically connected to the inverter circuit, and the detection electrode assembly is electrically connected to the control circuit.
[0009] The control circuit is triggered by the detection electrode assembly, and when the detection electrode assembly is in a conductive state, controls the inverter circuit to supply power to the outside via the power supply electrodes, and when the detection electrode assembly is in a cut-off state, controls the inverter circuit to stop supplying power to the outside. [Effects of the Invention]
[0010] The present invention has the following advantageous effects: Unlike the prior art, the socket assembly is provided with a power feeding electrode group and a detection electrode assembly. The detection electrode assembly detects the insertion status of the plug electrode group. When the plug electrode group is inserted into the predetermined position, it comes into contact with the power feeding electrode group, causing the detection electrode assembly to be in a conductive state, forming a current circuit and generating a detection signal. The detection signal enables a control circuit to control the inverter circuit to supply power to the outside via the power feeding electrode group. This effectively eliminates the risk of fire occurring the moment a plug is inserted and reduces safety risks when the socket is used. At the same time, when the plug electrode group is not inserted into the predetermined position, the detection electrode assembly is in a disconnected state, does not form a current circuit, and does not generate a detection signal. This allows the control circuit to control the inverter circuit to stop supplying power to the outside, thereby solving the problem of the socket still supplying power when it is standby, reducing unnecessary power consumption and effectively saving energy. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0011] In order to more clearly explain the technical means in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings necessary for the description of the embodiments will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative work.
[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic block diagram of a circuit structure of an embodiment of an electronic device of the present application. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic perspective structural view of an embodiment of a socket assembly of the present application; [Figure 3] 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the socket assembly shown in FIG. 2 taken along line AA. [Figure 4] FIG. 3 is a schematic exploded structural view of the outlet assembly shown in FIG. 2. [Figure 5] 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the socket assembly shown in FIG. 2 taken along line BB. [Figure 6]1 is a schematic exploded structural view of another embodiment of the outlet assembly of the present application; [Figure 7] 10 is another schematic exploded structural view of another embodiment of the outlet assembly of the present application; FIG. [Figure 8] 1 is a schematic perspective structural view of another embodiment of the outlet assembly of the present application; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0013] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present application more clearly understandable, specific embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. It will be understood that the specific examples described in this specification are merely for the purpose of explaining the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. For ease of explanation, the drawings show only parts relevant to the present application, rather than the entire structure. All other examples that can be obtained by a person skilled in the art based on the examples of the present application without any creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present application.
[0014] The terms "first," "second," etc. used herein are intended to distinguish between different objects and not to describe a particular order. Furthermore, the terms "comprises" and "includes," and any variations thereof, are not intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or facility that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, and preferably also includes unlisted steps or units, or preferably also includes other steps or units inherent to the process, method, product, or facility.
[0015] The term "embodiment" as used herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase in each location in the present specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand, both explicitly and implicitly, that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.
[0016] The electronic device 1 may be various electrical devices having an energy storage device, a plug board, and an outlet, etc. The energy storage device may be, for example, a mobile power supply.
[0017] 1, the electronic device 1 may include an outlet assembly 10A (10B) and a device body 20. The outlet assembly 10A (10B) is provided in the device body 20.
[0018] The device main body 20 may include an inverter circuit 210 and a control circuit 220. The control circuit 220 is electrically connected to the inverter circuit 210, and the inverter circuit 210 is electrically connected to a power source. Preferably, the device main body 20 may further include a battery module 230 electrically connected to the inverter circuit 210.
[0019] The inverter circuit 210 converts DC power into AC power. Specifically, when the inverter circuit 210 is turned on, it converts DC power output from the battery module 230 into AC power and outputs the AC power to the outside via the outlet assembly 10. The inverter circuit 210 may be an existing inverter or the like.
[0020] The control circuit 220 can control the operation of the electronic device 1. For example, the control circuit 220 can control the on / off of the inverter circuit 210. When the inverter circuit 210 is on, it can supply power to the outside via the outlet assembly 10A (10B), and when it is off, it stops supplying power to the outside.
[0021] The control circuit 220 may be a central processing unit (CPU). The control circuit 220 may be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. The control circuit 220 may be a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), an image signal processor (ISP), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, a discrete gate or transistor logic device, or a discrete hardware assembly. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor (MCU), a single-chip microcomputer (SCM), or any conventional processing circuit / processor, or may have other circuitry capable of at least controlling the on / off of the inverter circuit 210.
[0022] The battery module 230 can store electrical energy and serve as a power source, and can supply electrical energy to the outside via the inverter circuit 210.
[0023] The outlet assembly 10A (10B) is electrically connected to the inverter circuit 210 and the control circuit 220, respectively. A plug 3 of an electrical device is inserted into the outlet assembly 10. When the plug electrode group 30 of the plug 3 is inserted into a predetermined position in the outlet assembly 10A (10B), a current circuit is formed between the outlet assembly 10 and the control circuit 220, and a detection signal can be generated. The control circuit 220 controls the inverter circuit 210 to turn on based on the detection signal, and can output electrical energy to the outlet assembly 10A (10B) via the inverter circuit 210. When the plug electrode group 30 of the plug 3 is not inserted into a predetermined position in the outlet assembly 10, no current circuit is formed between the outlet assembly 10A (10B) and the control circuit 220, and no detection signal can be generated. The control circuit 220 controls the inverter circuit 210 to turn off or to maintain the inverter circuit 210 off. The detection signal is, for example, a current signal or a level signal.
[0024] The outlet assemblies 10A and 10B described below can be two exemplary embodiments, and the same contents between them can be referenced to each other, and different contents can be combined with each other.
[0025] First, the outlet assembly 10A may refer to the following exemplary description.
[0026] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the outlet assembly 10A may include an outlet body 110A, a power supply electrode group 120A, a detection electrode assembly 130A, and a protective cover mechanism 140A.
[0027] The power feeding electrode group 120A is provided within the outlet body 110A. The detection electrode assembly 130A is provided within the outlet body 110A. A protective cover mechanism is provided within the outlet body 110A. The plug electrode group 30 of the plug 3 is inserted into the outlet body 110A and can come into contact with the power feeding electrode group 120A. The detection electrode assembly 130A can detect the insertion state of the plug electrode group 30. The protective cover mechanism 140A shields the power feeding electrode group 120A when the plug electrode group 30 of the plug 3 is not inserted into the outlet body 110A, and exposes the power feeding electrode group 120A when the plug electrode group 30 of the plug 3 is inserted into the outlet body 110A. This allows the plug electrode group 30 to come into contact with the power feeding electrode group 120A, improving the concealment of the power feeding electrode group 120A and improving safety performance.
[0028] When the plug electrode group 30 is inserted into the outlet body 110A, the power feeding electrode group 120A comes into contact with the plug electrode group 30 inserted into the outlet body 110A and is able to transmit current to the plug electrode group 30. When the plug electrode group 30 is in contact with the power feeding electrode group 120A and is further inserted into a predetermined position in the outlet body 110A, the power feeding electrode group 120A comes into contact with the plug electrode group 30. The detection electrode assembly 130A has a disconnection state and a conduction state; when the plug electrode group 30 is not inserted into a predetermined position, the detection electrode assembly 130A is in the disconnection state, and when the plug electrode group 30 is inserted into a predetermined position, the detection electrode assembly 130A is in the conduction state and forms a current circuit.
[0029] Specifically, in the electronic device 1, the power feeding electrode group 120A may be electrically connected to the inverter circuit 210. The detection electrode assembly 130A may be electrically connected to the control circuit 220. The control circuit 220 is triggered by the detection electrode assembly 130A, and controls the inverter circuit 210 to feed power to the outside via the power feeding electrode group 120A when the detection electrode assembly 130A is in a conductive state, and controls the inverter circuit 210 to stop feeding power to the outside when the detection electrode assembly 130A is in a cut-off state.
[0030] In this embodiment, a detection electrode assembly 130A is provided within the outlet assembly 10, thereby detecting the insertion status of the plug electrode group 30 while the outlet assembly 10 is in use. When the plug electrode group 30 is inserted into the outlet body and comes into contact with the power feeding electrode group 120A, and while remaining in contact with the power feeding electrode group 120A, if it is inserted further into the specified position, a conductive state is established, thereby forming a current circuit. A detection signal is transmitted to the control circuit 220 of the device body 20, which then controls the inverter circuit 210 to transmit an inverter current to the outlet assembly 10. This prevents the occurrence of a fire the moment the plug electrode group 30 comes into contact with the power feeding electrode group 120A, improving the safety of the outlet. At the same time, when the plug electrode group 30 is not inserted into the predetermined position, the detection electrode assembly is in an interrupted state, does not form a current circuit, and does not generate a detection signal, so the control circuit 220 controls the inverter circuit 210 to stop power supply to the outside, thereby solving the problem of still supplying power when the outlet is on standby, reducing unnecessary power consumption, and effectively saving energy.
[0031] 2 and 3, the outlet body 110A may include a base 111A and a bottom plate 112A. The base 111A is connected to the bottom plate 112A.
[0032] Outlet body 110A is formed with insertion space 113A and receptacle 114A communicating with the insertion space. Preferably, outlet body 110A is further formed with spacing cavity 115A spaced apart from insertion space 113A and communication hole 116A communicating with spacing cavity 115A, and spacing cavity 115A communicates with receptacle 114A.
[0033] Specifically, the socket 114A and the insertion space 113A are formed in the base 111A. The bottom plate 112A is provided on the bottom of the base 111A opposite the socket 114A. The insertion space 113A is formed inside the base 111A. The socket 114A is formed on the top of the base 111A and can communicate with the insertion space 113A.
[0034] Specifically, spacing cavity 115A is provided in base 111A, is located between insertion space 113A and insertion port 114A, and is provided at a distance from insertion space 113A. Communication hole 116A communicates spacing cavity 115A with insertion space 113A and is provided opposite insertion port 114A. Preferably, the number of insertion ports 114A is two, and the number of communication holes 116A is two, in a one-to-one correspondence.
[0035] Both the power supply electrode group 120A and the detection electrode assembly 130A are provided inside the base 111A, and the power supply electrode group 120A is inserted into the base 111A and extends outside the bottom plate 112A. The socket 114A allows at least some of the plug electrodes of the plug electrode group 30 to be inserted into the base 111A and contact the power supply electrode group 120A to trigger the detection electrode assembly 130A. The detection electrode assembly 130A may be inserted into the bottom plate 112A and extend outside the bottom plate 112A.
[0036] The insertion space 113A accommodates the power supply electrode group 120A and the detection electrode assembly 130A, and the plug electrode group 30 can be inserted into the insertion space 113A to contact the power supply electrode group 120A in the insertion space 113A and trigger the detection electrode assembly 130A.
[0037] Specifically, the insertion space 113A may include two first insertion cavities 1131A, a second insertion cavity 1132A, and a sliding hole 1133A. Preferably, the second insertion cavity 1132A is provided between the two first insertion cavities 1131A. The two first insertion cavities 1131A can accommodate the power supply electrode group 120A, and the second insertion cavity 1132A accommodates the detection electrode assembly 130A. The sliding hole 1133A communicates between the two first insertion cavities 1131A and the second insertion cavity 1132A.
[0038] Preferably, the extending direction of the slide hole 1133A coincides with the inserting direction of the first inserting cavity 1131A.
[0039] The plug electrode group 30 includes at least two plug electrode members 310. The two plug electrode members 310 are inserted into or removed from the two first insertion cavities 1131A through the two sockets 114A along the insertion direction. In other embodiments, the number of first insertion cavities 1131A may be three or four, and is not limited thereto.
[0040] Preferably, the sockets 114A are the same in number as the plug electrode members 310 and the first plug cavities 1131A in the plug space 113A, and correspond one-to-one to accommodate the plug electrode groups 30 so that the plug electrode groups 30 pass through the top of the base 111A and enter the first plug cavities 1131A. The number of sockets 114A may be two, three, or four, and is not limited thereto.
[0041] The socket 114A is farther from the insertion space 113A than the spacing cavity 115A, and the spacing cavity 115A accommodates the protective cover mechanism 140A. Preferably, the communication holes 116A, the sockets 114A, and the first insertion cavities 1131A are the same in number and in one-to-one correspondence, and are used for the plug electrode member 310 to pass through and enter the first insertion cavity 1131A.
[0042] 3 and 4, the power feeding electrode group 120A may include two power feeding electrode members 121A. The two power feeding electrode members 121A come into contact with the plug electrode group 30 inserted into the outlet body 110A, and are maintained in contact with the plug electrode group 30 while the plug electrode group 30 is further inserted into a predetermined position within the outlet body 110A.
[0043] Preferably, the power feeding electrode group 120A may further include a ground electrode member 122A spaced apart from the two power feeding electrode members 121A. The two power feeding electrode members 121A can be connected to a power line and a neutral line, respectively, and the ground electrode member 122A is connected to a ground line. Preferably, the number of plug electrode members 310 plugged into the socket assembly 10 may be three, one of which contacts the ground electrode member 122A and is connected to the ground line via the ground electrode member 122A.
[0044] The two power feeding electrode members 121A are provided facing each other with a gap between them. The two power feeding electrodes 121 extend from the outside of the outlet body 110A to the plug space 113A and are provided facing the two sockets 114A in a one-to-one correspondence. Specifically, the two power feeding electrode members 121A are inserted through the bottom of the base 111A and extend into the plug space 113A. Furthermore, the two power feeding electrode members 121A extend into the two first plug cavities 1131A in a one-to-one correspondence and are provided facing the two sockets 114A in a one-to-one correspondence. By providing the first insertion cavities 1131A spaced apart, the two power supply electrode members 121A are spaced apart from each other, making it less likely that a short circuit will occur, and the first insertion cavity 1131A also reduces the possibility that the power supply electrode member 121A therein will come into contact with other electrical components, causing a short circuit.
[0045] Specifically, one ends of the two power feeding electrodes 121A can contact the two plug electrode members 310. Specifically, when the two plug electrode members 310 are inserted into the first insertion cavity 1131A, they can contact one ends of the two power feeding electrodes 121A and can remain in contact with the two power feeding electrodes 121A while being inserted into a predetermined position. The other ends of the two power feeding electrodes 121A extending outside the outlet body 110A can be connected to the inverter circuit 210. When the two power feeding electrodes 121A contact the two plug electrode members 310, the inverter circuit 210 can transmit inverter current to the plug electrode members 310 via the two power feeding electrodes 121A.
[0046] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the detection electrode assembly 130A may include two fixed electrode members 131A, a movable electrode member 132A, a movable block 133A, and an elastic member 134A.
[0047] The two fixed electrode members 131A are provided at a distance from each other in the outlet body 110A. The movable block 133A is movably provided within the outlet body 110A. The movable electrode member 132A is fixedly connected to the movable block 133A so as to be able to move together with the movable block 133A. The elastic member 134A is provided within the outlet body 110A and connects the outlet body 110A and the movable block 133A. The elastic member 134A can return the movable block 133A to its original position.
[0048] The two fixed electrode members 131A are disposed opposite each other with a gap between them. Specifically, the two fixed electrode members 131A extend from the outside of the outlet body 110A to the insertion space 113A. Furthermore, the two fixed electrode members 131A are each inserted into and fixed to the bottom plate 112A, and extend into the insertion space 113A. Specifically, the two fixed electrode members 131A are disposed within the second insertion cavity 1132A; that is, the two fixed electrode members 131A are inserted into the bottom plate 112A and extend into the second insertion cavity 1132A. Preferably, the arrangement directions of the two fixed electrode members 131A and the two power supply electrode members 121A are perpendicular to each other. By fixing them in this manner, the fixed electrode members 131A and the power supply electrode members 121A do not come into contact with each other in either arrangement direction, and are not interfered with by each other. This effectively prevents the adjacent fixed electrode members 131A and power supply electrode members 121A from being too close when the arrangement directions are the same, making short circuits more likely to occur, and improves electrical reliability.
[0049] The two fixed electrode members 131A have one end located in the second insertion cavity 1132A and can contact the movable electrode member 132A, and the other end located outside the outlet body 110A is connected to the control circuit 220 of the device body 20 and can transmit signals to the control circuit 220.
[0050] The movable electrode member 132A is movably provided within the outlet body 110A. The movable electrode member 132A is fixedly connected to the movable block 133A. Specifically, a portion of the movable electrode member 132A is covered by the outer periphery of a portion of the movable block 133A and can face the two fixed electrode members 131A at a distance. For example, the movable electrode member 132A may be provided in a bent shape, and further form two movable electrode portions provided opposite each other, and the two movable electrode portions are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the two fixed electrode members 131A.
[0051] Specifically, when the plug electrode group 30 is not inserted into a predetermined position, the movable electrode member 132A is separated from the two fixed electrode members 131A, and the detection electrode assembly 130A is in a disconnected state. When the plug electrode group 30 is inserted into a predetermined position, the movable electrode member 132A comes into contact with the two fixed electrode members 131A, turning on the two fixed electrode members 131A, and the detection electrode assembly 130A is in a conductive state.
[0052] Specifically, the movable block 133A is slidably provided in the second insertion cavity 1132A. In other words, the movable electrode member 132A can movably move within the second insertion cavity 1132A along with the movable block 133A. Specifically, a portion of the movable block 133A extends from within the second insertion cavity 1132A through the sliding hole 1133A to the first insertion cavity 1131A. When the plug electrode members 310 of the plug electrode group 30 are inserted into the two first insertion cavities 1131A, the portion of the movable block 133A abuts against the two plug electrode members 310 and can move within the second insertion cavity 1132A along with the insertion movement of the plug electrode members 310. For example, both ends or both sides of the movable block 133A facing the first insertion cavity 1131A can extend from the sliding holes 1133A communicating with the two first insertion cavities 1131A to the two first insertion cavities 1131A, and further, are pushed by the plug electrode members 310 so that the two plug electrode members 310 abut against each other.
[0053] Specifically, when the plug electrode members 310 of the plug electrode group 30 are inserted into the two first insertion cavities 1131A, they abut against the top of the movable block 133A (i.e., the top of the movable block 133A facing the insertion port 114A), and the movable block 133A can move within the second insertion cavity 1132A and the sliding hole 1133A by driving the two plug electrode members 310 of the plug electrode group 30, so that the movable electrode member 132A fixedly connected to the movable block 133A comes into contact with the two fixed electrode members 131A when the plug electrode group 30 is inserted into a predetermined position.
[0054] By movably providing movable block 133A within outlet body 110A, movable electrode member 132A is driven to contact fixed electrode member 131A, and by fixedly connecting movable electrode member 132A to movable block 133A, the movement of movable electrode member 132A can be effectively supported and it can move more stably. By fixing movable block 133A, movable electrode member 132A is less likely to shake or displace when it contacts two fixed electrode members 131A.
[0055] Furthermore, a sliding hole 1133A is provided to connect the first insertion cavity 1131A and the second insertion cavity 1132A, and a portion of the movable block 133A extends from the sliding hole 1133A into the first insertion cavity 1131A, which can further restrict the movement of the movable block 133A to the extension direction of the sliding hole 1133A, making the movement of the movable block 133A more stable and standard, and improving the stability and reliability of the structure.
[0056] The elastic member 134A is provided in the insertion space 113A. Specifically, the elastic member 134A is provided in the second insertion cavity 1132A and connected between the movable block 133A and the bottom plate 112A. The elastic member 134A has an initial state and an elastically compressed state. When the movable block 133A is not pressed, the elastic member 134A is in the initial state. When the movable electrode member 132A contacts the two fixed electrode members 131A, the elastic member 134A is in the elastically compressed state.
[0057] Specifically, a support pillar 1121 extending to the second insertion cavity 1132A is provided on the side of the bottom plate 112A facing the second insertion cavity 1132A, and an accommodating groove 1331 is formed on the side of the movable block facing the bottom plate 112A, and one end of the elastic member 134A is inserted into the accommodating groove 1331 and abuts against the movable block 133A, and the other end is fitted to the outside of the support pillar 1121 and abuts against the bottom plate 112A.
[0058] In this embodiment, elastic member 134A is further provided to connect outlet body 110A and movable block 133A, thereby generating elastic compression after plug electrode group 30 is inserted, and can be driven to automatically return movable block 133A and movable electrode member 132A to their original positions after plug electrode group 30 is pulled out, which is more convenient.
[0059] The movable block 133A can move toward the bottom plate 112A when pressed by the plug electrode member 310. When the plug electrode group 30 is inserted into the outlet body 110A and pushes and moves the movable block 133A, the elastic member 134A is pressed as the movable block 133A moves. The elastic member 134A is in an elastically compressed state until the movable electrode member 132A contacts the two fixed electrode members 131A. When the plug electrode group 30 is not inserted into the outlet body 110A, the elastic member 134A returns the movable block 133A to its initial state, separating the movable electrode member 132A on the movable block 133A from the two fixed electrode members 131A. For example, the elastic member 134A may be a spring. Naturally, the elastic member 134A may be any other known elastic body or elastic assembly, and is not limited thereto.
[0060] Specifically, when the plug electrode group 30 is inserted into the insertion cavity 113 through the insertion port 114A, the plug electrode member 310 abuts against the top of the movable block 133A extending into the first insertion cavity 1131A in the first insertion cavity 1131A. As the plug electrode member 310 continues to be inserted, it drives the movable block 133A to move within the first insertion cavity 1131A and the slide hole 1133A, pressing the elastic member 134A. The two plug electrode members 310 respectively contact the two power supply electrode members 121A in the two first insertion cavities 1131A. When the two plug electrode members 310 further move to a predetermined position, the movable electrode member 132A contacts the two fixed electrode members 131A. At this time, the plug electrode member 310 remains in contact with the two power supply electrode members 121A, the elastic member 134A is in an elastically compressed state, the movable electrode member 132A connects the two fixed electrode members 131A, and the detection electrode assembly 130A is in a conductive state, forming a current circuit and generating a detection signal. The detection signal generated by the detection electrode assembly 130A is transmitted to the control circuit 220 via the two fixed electrode members 131A, and the control circuit 220 controls the inverter circuit 210 to turn on and supply electrical energy to the two power supply electrode members 121A. When the plug electrode group 30 is not inserted into or pulled out from the predetermined position, the elastic member 134A returns the movable block 133A, elastically abuts against the movable block 133A, and further drives the movable electrode member 132A to separate from the two fixed electrode members 131A. In this case, the current circuit is interrupted, and the detection electrode assembly 130A is in an interrupted state and cannot transmit a detection signal to the control circuit 220.
[0061] By providing the detection electrode assembly 130A, the plug electrode 310 first comes into contact with the power feeding electrode 121A and then transmits a detection signal to the control circuit 220, which then controls the inverter circuit 210 to supply electrical energy to the power feeding electrode 121A. This prevents a spark from occurring due to a change in voltage and current the moment the plug electrode 310 comes into contact with the power feeding electrode 121A. Similarly, if the plug electrode 310 has moved away from its predetermined position but is still in contact with the power feeding electrode 121A, the control circuit 220 controls the inverter circuit 210 to turn off and stop power supply. This prevents the power feeding electrode 121A from becoming charged even if it is still in contact with the plug electrode 310. This prevents a spark from occurring due to a change in the voltage circuit the moment the plug electrode 310 separates from the power feeding electrode 121A while the power feeding electrode 121A is still charged.
[0062] As shown in Fig. 3, the protective cover mechanism 140A is movably provided in the spacing cavity 115A. The protective cover mechanism 140A includes a shielding member 141A and an elastic return member 142A. The shielding member 141A has a wedge portion that is inclined in the vertical direction of the communication hole 116A, and the wedge portion of the shielding member 141A can shield or expose the communication hole 116A and the power supply electrode group 120A in the insertion space 113A. The elastic return member 142A is provided in the middle of the shielding member 141A.
[0063] Specifically, the protective cover mechanism 140A is movable between a first position and a second position, and when in the first position, it shields the communication hole 116A and when in the second position, it exposes the communication hole 116A. When the plug electrode member 310 is inserted into the spacing cavity 115A, it first abuts against the wedge portion of the shielding member 141A. As the plug electrode member 310 is pushed forward, the wedge portion pushes the shielding member 141A from the first position to the second position, and the elastic member 142A is pulled by the shielding member 141A. When the shielding member 141A reaches the second position, the communication hole 116A and the power supply electrode group 120A in the insertion space 113A are exposed, and the plug electrode member 310 enters the insertion space 113A. When the plug electrode member 310 is pulled out of the spacing cavity 115A, the elastic member 142A returns the shielding member 141A from the second position to the second position, and the wedge portion of the shielding member 141A again shields the power supply electrode group 120A in the communication hole 116A and the insertion space 113A.
[0064] By configuring it in this manner, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a short circuit in the outlet assembly 10 due to water droplets or other conductive objects falling on it when the outlet assembly 10 is not in use, and it is possible to improve the concealment of the power supply electrode group 120A and improve safety performance.
[0065] Based on the above, the detailed fitting process of the socket assembly 10 and the plug 3 will be described below by way of example.
[0066] When the plug electrode group 30 is inserted into the electronic device 1 described herein, the plug electrode member 310 of the plug electrode group 30 first passes through the receptacle 114A and abuts against the wedge portion of the shielding member 141A of the protective cover mechanism 140A in the spacing cavity 115A. The wedge portion of the plug electrode member 310 pushes the shielding member 141A from the first position to the second position, exposing the communication hole 116A and the power feeding electrode group 120A in the insertion space 113A. At this time, the elastic member 142A is pulled by the shielding member 141A. The plug electrode member 310 of the plug electrode group 30 passes through the communication hole 116A and enters the insertion space 113A, and first contacts the power feeding electrode member 121A in the first insertion cavity 1131A of the insertion space 113A. The plug electrode member 310 abuts against the top of the movable block 133A of the detection electrode assembly 130A and pushes the movable block 133A, driving the movable electrode member 132A on the movable block 133A to move within the first insertion cavity 1131A and pressing the elastic member 134A. When the plug electrode member 310 reaches a predetermined position, the movable electrode member 132A contacts the two fixed electrode members 131A, connecting the two fixed electrode members 131A. The detection electrode assembly 130A is in a conductive state and can form a current circuit. A detection signal from the detection electrode assembly 130A is transmitted to the control circuit 220 in the device body 20 via the two fixed electrode members 131A. The control circuit 220 controls the inverter circuit 210 to output an inverter current to the power feeding electrode member 121A of the power feeding electrode group 120A. The power feeding electrode member 121A transmits the inverter current to the plug electrode group 30A.
[0067] When the plug electrode group 30 is pulled out from the electronic device 1 described in the present application, the plug electrode member 310 of the plug electrode group 30 first detaches from the movable block 133A of the detection electrode assembly 130A, and the elastic member 134A in the detection electrode assembly 130A returns the movable block 133A, causing the movable electrode member 132A on the movable block 133A to detach from the two fixed electrode members 131A. At this time, the current circuit is turned off, the detection electrode assembly 130A is in a cut-off state, and cannot transmit a detection signal to the control circuit 220. The control circuit 220 controls the inverter circuit 210 to stop outputting the inverter current to the power supply electrode member 121A. After the power supply electrode member 121A stops outputting the inverter current, the plug electrode member 310 detaches from the power supply electrode member 121A, the insertion space 113A, and the spacing cavity 115A, and moves away from the outlet assembly 10 through the socket 114A, and the wedge portion of the shielding member 141A in the protective cover mechanism 140A returns to its original position due to the elastic member 142A, thereby again shielding the power supply electrode group 120A in the communication hole 116A and the insertion space 113A.
[0068] Second, the outlet assembly 10B is illustrated in the following exemplary description.
[0069] As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the outlet assembly 10B may include an outlet body 110B, a power feeding electrode group 120B, and a detection electrode assembly 130B.
[0070] The power feeding electrode group 120B is provided on the outlet body 110B. The detection electrode assembly 130B is provided on the outlet body 110B. The plug electrode group 30 of the plug 3 is inserted into the outlet body 110B and can come into contact with the power feeding electrode group 120B. The detection electrode assembly 130B can detect the insertion state of the plug electrode group 30.
[0071] When the plug electrode group 30 is inserted into the outlet body 110B, the power supply electrode group 120B comes into contact with the plug electrode group 30 inserted into the outlet body 110B and can transmit current to the plug electrode group 30. The detection electrode assembly 130B has a cut-off state and a conduction state. When the plug electrode group 30 is not inserted into a predetermined position, the detection electrode assembly 130B is in the cut-off state. When the plug electrode group 30 is inserted into a predetermined position, the detection electrode assembly 130B is in the conduction state and forms a current circuit.
[0072] Specifically, in the electronic device 1, the power feeding electrode group 120B may be electrically connected to the inverter circuit 210. The detection electrode assembly 130B may be electrically connected to the control circuit 220. The control circuit 220 is triggered by the detection electrode assembly 130B, and controls the inverter circuit 210 to feed power to the outside via the power feeding electrode group 120B when the detection electrode assembly 130B is in a conductive state, and controls the inverter circuit 210 to stop feeding power to the outside when the detection electrode assembly 130B is in a cut-off state.
[0073] In this embodiment, the socket assembly 10 is provided with a detection electrode assembly 130B, which detects the insertion status of the plug electrode group 30 during use of the socket assembly 10. When the plug electrode group 30 is inserted into the socket body 110B, the detection electrode assembly 130B is conductive, forming a current circuit, and a detection signal is transmitted to the control circuit 220 of the device body 20. The plug electrode group 30 is further inserted into the socket body 110B and contacts the power feeding electrode group 120B. At this time, the control circuit 220 of the device body 20 controls the inverter circuit 210 to transmit inverter current to the socket assembly 10. When the plug electrode group 30 is not inserted into the socket body 110B, the detection electrode assembly is in an interrupted state, does not form a current circuit, and does not generate a detection signal. Therefore, the control circuit 220 controls the inverter circuit 210 to stop supplying power to the outside, thereby solving the problem of the socket still supplying power during standby, reducing unnecessary power consumption, effectively saving energy, and improving the safety of the socket.
[0074] 6 to 8, the outlet body 110B may include a base 111B and a cover 112B. The base 111B is connected to the cover 112B.
[0075] The outlet body 110B is formed with an insertion space 113B and a socket 114B that communicates with the insertion space 113B. The outlet body 110B is formed with two first electrode grooves 115B that communicate with the insertion space 113B at the bottom of the insertion space 113B. The outlet body 110B is formed with two fixing grooves 116B that are spaced apart in the vertical direction on the side of the insertion space 113B.
[0076] Specifically, the cover 112B is provided above the base 111B. An insertion space 113B is formed between the base 111B and the cover 112B. Two insertion holes 114B are formed in the cover 112B. The two insertion holes 114B can communicate with the insertion space 113B. Two first electrode grooves 115B and two fixing grooves 116B are both formed in the base 111B.
[0077] Specifically, the power supply electrode group 120B and the detection electrode assembly 130B are both provided inside the base 111B. The power supply electrode group 120B is provided on the bottom of the base 111B and extends outside the base 111B. The detection electrode assembly 130B may be inserted into the base 111B and extend outside the base 111B.
[0078] The plug electrode group 30 includes at least two plug electrode members 310. The socket 114B allows the two plug electrode members 310 to be inserted into the base 111B to trigger the detection electrode assembly 130B and contact the power electrode group 120B.
[0079] Specifically, on the side of the cover 112B opposite the base 111B side, an attachment groove 117B communicating with the two sockets 114B is formed, so that when the plug electrode group 30 is accommodated in the attachment groove 117B, the plug electrode member 310 can be inserted through the socket 114B into the insertion space 113B and come into contact with the power supply electrode group 120B.
[0080] The insertion space 113B accommodates the power feeding electrode group 120B and the detection electrode assembly 130B, and the two plug electrode members 310 of the plug electrode group 30 are inserted into the insertion space 113B to contact the power feeding electrode group 120B in the insertion space 113B and trigger the detection electrode assembly 130B. Specifically, a fixed plate 118B is provided in the insertion space 113B, the detection electrode assembly 130B is provided on one side of the fixed plate 118B, and the power feeding electrode group 120B is provided on the opposite side of the fixed plate 118B from the detection electrode assembly 130B.
[0081] Furthermore, at least one communication hole 119B is formed in the fixing plate 118B so that two plug electrode members 310 of the plug electrode group 30 can pass through the communication hole 119B and come into contact with the power feeding electrode group 120B. The fixing plate 118B is fixed to the bottom of the insertion space 113B, and the two first electrode grooves 115B and the two communication holes 119B are provided facing each other in a one-to-one correspondence.
[0082] Specifically, the two first electrode grooves 115B are formed on the side of the fixed plate 118B opposite the side of the detection electrode assembly 130B, and accommodate the power feeding electrode group 120B. The two plug electrode members 310 of the plug electrode group 30 can enter the two first electrode grooves 115B through the communication holes 119B on the fixed plate 118B and make contact with the power feeding electrode group 120B.
[0083] Specifically, two fixing grooves 116B are formed in the sidewall of the base 111B and spaced apart to accommodate a portion of the detection electrode assembly 130B.
[0084] 6 to 8, the power supply electrode group 120B preferably includes two power supply electrode members 121B. The detection electrode assembly 130B includes a movable block 131B, a movable electrode member 132B, and two fixed electrode members 133B.
[0085] Specifically, the power feeding electrode group 120B is provided on the outlet body 110B so as to be able to come into contact with the plug electrode group 30 inserted into the outlet body 110B. Specifically, the two plug electrode members 310 can be inserted into the outlet body 110B and come into contact with the two power feeding electrode members 121B. Since the plug electrode group 30 is connected to the power feeding line and the neutral line, the two power feeding electrode members 121B can be connected to the power feeding line and the neutral line, respectively.
[0086] Preferably, the power feeding electrode group 120B may further include a ground electrode member 122B. The ground electrode member 122B is provided on the outlet body 110B for grounding and has two electrode portions 123B. The two electrode portions 123B extend through the insertion space 113B into the mounting groove 117B, and a line connecting the two electrode portions 123B intersects with a line connecting the two sockets 114B. Specifically, the ground electrode member 122B is provided at a distance from the two power feeding electrode members 121B.
[0087] Specifically, the two sockets 114B are provided opposite the two power supply electrode members 121B, and the two power supply electrode members 121B are provided on the side of the fixed plate 118B opposite the movable block 131B. At least one communication hole 119B is provided opposite the at least one power supply electrode member 121B located on the opposite side of the fixed plate 118B in a one-to-one correspondence so that a corresponding plug electrode member 310 of the plug electrode group 30 is inserted into and abuts against the corresponding power supply electrode member 121B. Preferably, the number of the at least one communication hole 119B is two, and the two communication holes 119B correspond one-to-one to the power supply electrode members 121B, and the two plug electrode members 310 pass through the communication hole 119B and pass through the two power supply electrode members 121B abutting the fixed plate 118B.
[0088] Specifically, the two power feeding electrode members 121B are respectively housed in the two first electrode grooves 115B and partially extend outside the outlet body 110B. The portions of the two power feeding electrode members 121B that extend outside the outlet body 110B are connected to the inverter circuit 210 in the device body 20. The inverter circuit 210 can feed power to the plug electrode group 30 via the two power feeding electrode members 121B.
[0089] The detection electrode assembly 130B is provided in the outlet body 110B and can detect whether the plug electrode group 30 is inserted into a predetermined position within the outlet body 110B. The movable block 131B is slidably provided in the outlet body 110B. The movable electrode member 132B is fixedly connected to the movable block 131B, and two fixed electrode members 133B are provided in the outlet body 110B at a distance from each other. The movable block 131B can drive the movable electrode member 132B to slide, and the movable electrode member 132B can simultaneously contact the two fixed electrode members 133B or disengage from at least one of the fixed electrode members 133B.
[0090] The two fixed electrode members 133B are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the two fixing grooves 116B, and are inserted into the bottom of the insertion space 113B and extend to the outside of the outlet body 110B. Furthermore, the two fixed electrode members 133B are provided in the two fixing grooves 116B on the sides of the insertion space 113B, and are provided spaced apart in the vertical direction. Specifically, the two fixed electrode members 133B are each electrically connected to the control circuit 220 and transmit a detection signal to the control circuit 220. Specifically, the control circuit 220 is triggered by the two fixed electrode members 133B. When the two fixed electrode members 133B are turned on, the control circuit 220 controls the inverter circuit 210 to supply power to the outside via the power supply electrode group 120B. When the two fixed electrode members 133B are turned off, the control circuit 220 controls the inverter circuit 210 to stop supplying power to the outside.
[0091] Specifically, the movable block 131B is provided at a distance from the power supply electrode member 121B and slidably provided on one side of the fixed plate 118B, and at least one power supply electrode member 121B is provided on the opposite side of the fixed plate 118B. This arrangement reduces the possibility of the power supply electrode group 120B and the detection electrode assembly 130B coming into contact with each other, causing interference or a short circuit.
[0092] The movable block 131B abuts against the plug electrode member 310 inserted into the outlet body 110B, and slides in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the plug electrode member 310 in accordance with the movement of the plug electrode member 310, and further drives the movable electrode member 132B so that it simultaneously contacts two fixed electrode members 133B or disengages from at least one fixed electrode member 133B.
[0093] Specifically, the portion of the movable block 131B that shields at least one communication hole 119B has a wedge portion 1311 that is inclined relative to the vertical direction. The wedge portion 1311 abuts against the corresponding plug electrode member 310 and is pushed by the corresponding plug electrode member 310 to slide vertically. Specifically, when the plug electrode group 30 is not inserted into the outlet body 110B, the movable block 131B shields at least one communication hole 119B. When the plug electrode group 30 is inserted into the outlet body 110B, the plug electrode member 310 pushes the movable block 131B so as to slide vertically via the wedge portion 1311, thereby exposing the communication hole 119B that the movable block 131B originally shielded. The plug electrode member 310 is then continuously pushed forward, passing over the movable block 131B, through the communication hole 119B, and past the fixed plate 118B. At this time, the plug electrode group 30 is in a predetermined position.
[0094] Specifically, when the plug electrode group 30 is not inserted in a predetermined position, the movable electrode member 132B detaches from at least one fixed electrode member 133B, thereby isolating the two fixed electrode members 133B, and when the plug electrode group 30 is inserted in a predetermined position, the movable electrode member 132B simultaneously contacts the two fixed electrode members 133B, thereby conducting the two fixed electrode members 133B and forming a current circuit.
[0095] The movable electrode member 132B is provided on the side surface of the movable block 131B facing the two fixing grooves 116B. The movable electrode member 132B is provided with a position limiting portion 1321B, and is fixedly connected to the movable block 131B via the position limiting portion 1321B, so that the movable electrode member 132B can slide in accordance with the sliding of the movable block 131B.
[0096] Furthermore, a position limiting groove 1312B is formed on the side of the movable block 131B facing the two fixed grooves 116B. The position limiting portion 1321B is movably inserted into the position limiting groove 1312B. A position limiting elastic member 1313B is provided in the position limiting groove 1312B. The position limiting elastic member 1313B elastically connects the movable block 131B and the position limiting portion 1321B, thereby causing the movable electrode member 132B to elastically abut against the two fixed electrode members 133B. By providing the position limiting elastic member 1313B, the movable electrode member 132B can elastically abut against the two fixed electrode members 133B under pressure from the position limiting elastic member 1313B. This improves the adhesion of the detection electrode assembly 130B and reduces the possibility that the movable electrode member 132B will not be able to contact the two fixed electrode members 133B when the movable block 131B is displaced.
[0097] The detection electrode assembly 130B includes an elastic member 134B provided on the outlet body 110B. The elastic member 134B connects the outlet body 110B and the movable block 131B. The elastic member 134B is elastically compressed when the movable electrode member 132B contacts two fixed electrode members 133B, and returns the movable block 131B to its original position when the plug electrode group 30 is not inserted into the outlet body 110B, allowing the movable electrode member 132B to separate from at least one of the fixed electrode members 133B. Specifically, one end of the elastic member is connected to the movable block 131B, and the other end is connected to the fixed plate 118B or the outlet body 110B. With this configuration, when the plug 3 is not inserted into the outlet body 110B, the movable block 131B shields the communication hole 119B and the power feeding electrode member 121B, thereby preventing water droplets or other conductive material from falling into the outlet body 110B and causing a short circuit and resulting in a fire.
[0098] Based on the above, the detailed fitting process of the socket assembly 10B and the plug 3 will be described below by way of example.
[0099] When the plug electrode group 30 is inserted into the outlet body 110B, the plug electrode member 310 passes through the socket 114B on the cover 112B and enters the insertion space 113B. The plug electrode member 310 first comes into contact with the wedge portion 1311 of the movable block 131B, and the wedge portion 1311 is pushed by the corresponding plug electrode member 310 and slides vertically. As a result, the movable block 131B slides on one side of the fixed plate 118B and presses the elastic member 134B. The movable electrode member 132B provided on the side of the movable block 131B also slides along with the movable block 131B, and the movable block 131B contacts the communication hole 119B on the fixed plate 118B and the power supply electrode portion 134B on the other side of the fixed plate 118B. The plug electrode member 310 then moves over the movable block 131B, passes through the communication hole 119B, and passes through the fixed plate 118B to reach a predetermined position, where the movable electrode member 132B contacts the two fixed electrode members 133B in the two fixed grooves 116B formed on the side of the insertion space 113B, connecting the two fixed electrode members 133B and forming a current circuit. At this time, the detection electrode assembly 130B is in a conductive state and can generate and transmit a detection signal to the control circuit 220. The plug electrode member 310 continues to be pushed forward and contacts the power feeding electrode member 121B, and the plug electrode member 310 positioned in the mounting groove 117B contacts the ground electrode member 122B. At this time, the control circuit 220 controls the inverter circuit 210 to supply power to the plug electrode group 30 via the power feeding electrode member 121B of the power feeding electrode group 120B.
[0100] When the plug electrode group 30 is pulled out from the electronic device 1 described in the present application, the plug electrode member 310 detaches from the power supply electrode member 121B, then passes through the communication hole 119B, separates from the fixed plate 118B, and detaches from the movable block 131B. The elastic member 134B returns from the elastically compressed state and returns the movable block 131B to again shield the communication hole 119B and the power supply electrode member 121B. The movable block 131B drives the movable electrode member 132B to detach from at least one fixed electrode member 133B. At this time, the current circuit is interrupted, the detection electrode assembly 130B is in an interrupted state, and the detection signal cannot be transmitted to the control circuit 220. As a result, the control circuit 220 controls the inverter circuit 210 to stop power supply to the external plug electrode group 30.
[0101] As described above, the present application provides the outlet assembly 10 with the power feeding electrode group 120A (120B) and the detection electrode assembly 130A (130B), which allows the detection electrode assembly 130A (130B) to detect the insertion state of the plug electrode group 30. When the plug electrode group 30 is inserted into a predetermined position, the detection electrode assembly 130A (130B) comes into contact with the power feeding electrode group 120A (120B), causing the detection electrode assembly 130A (130B) to be in a conductive state, forming a current circuit and generating a detection signal. The detection signal allows the control circuit 220 to control the inverter circuit 210 to supply power to the outside via the power feeding electrode group 120A (120B). In this way, it is possible to effectively eliminate the risk of fire occurring the moment a plug is inserted and reduce safety risks when using the outlet. At the same time, when the plug electrode group 30 is not inserted into the specified position, the detection electrode assembly 130A (130B) is in an interrupted state, does not form a current circuit, and does not generate a detection signal, so the control circuit 220 controls the inverter circuit 210 to stop power supply to the outside, thereby solving the problem of still supplying power when the outlet is on standby, reducing unnecessary power consumption, and effectively saving energy.
[0102] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present application and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. The conversion of an equivalent structure or equivalent process made by utilizing the contents of the specification and drawings of the present application, and the direct or indirect application to other related technical fields, are all similarly included in the patent protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. The outlet itself, a power supply electrode group provided in the outlet body, which comes into contact with a plug electrode group inserted into the outlet body and comes into contact with the plug electrode group when the plug electrode group is further inserted into a predetermined position in the outlet body; a detection electrode assembly provided within the outlet body for detecting the insertion state of the plug electrode group, the detection electrode assembly having a disconnection state and a conduction state, the detection electrode assembly being in the disconnection state when the plug electrode group is not inserted into the predetermined position, and the detection electrode assembly being in the conduction state when the plug electrode group is inserted into the predetermined position, thereby forming a current circuit.
2. the detection electrode assembly includes a movable electrode member and two fixed electrode members, the movable electrode member being movably mounted within the outlet body, and the two fixed electrode members being mounted on the outlet body at an interval; 2. The socket assembly according to claim 1, wherein when the plug electrode group is not inserted into the predetermined position, the movable electrode member is separated from the two fixed electrode members, thereby causing the detection electrode assembly to be in the disconnected state, and when the plug electrode group is inserted into the predetermined position, the movable electrode member comes into contact with the two fixed electrode members, thereby causing the two fixed electrode members to be conductive, thereby causing the detection electrode assembly to be in the conductive state.
3. 3. The socket assembly according to claim 2, wherein the detection electrode assembly includes a movable block fixedly connected to the movable electrode member, the movable block being movably provided within the socket body, the movable block abutting against the plug electrodes when the plug electrodes are inserted into the socket body, and the movable block is moved by driving the plug electrodes, so that the movable electrode member comes into contact with the two fixed electrode members when the plug electrodes are inserted into the predetermined position.
4. 4. The socket assembly according to claim 3, wherein the detection electrode assembly includes an elastic member provided in the socket body, the elastic member connecting the socket body and the movable block so as to be elastically compressed when the movable electrode member comes into contact with the two fixed electrode members, and which returns the movable block to its original position when the plug electrode group is not inserted into the socket body, thereby allowing the movable electrode member to separate from the two fixed electrode members.
5. the power supply electrode group includes two power supply electrode members, the outlet body is formed with a plug space and two sockets communicating with the plug space, the two power supply electrode members extend from the outside of the outlet body to the plug space and are provided opposite the two sockets in a one-to-one relationship, the two fixed electrode members extend from the outside of the outlet body to the plug space, the movable block is slidably provided within the plug space, and the elastic member is provided within the plug space, 5. The socket assembly according to claim 4, wherein the two fixed electrode members are arranged opposite each other, the two power-feeding electrode members are arranged opposite each other, and the arrangement directions of the two fixed electrode members and the power-feeding electrode members are perpendicular to each other.
6. 6. The socket assembly according to claim 5, wherein the insertion space includes two first insertion cavities, a second insertion cavity, and a sliding hole connecting the two first insertion cavities and the second insertion cavity, the two first insertion cavities being provided in one-to-one correspondence with the two sockets and communicating with each other, the two power supply electrode members extending into the corresponding first insertion cavities, the movable block being slidably provided in the second insertion cavity, the two fixed electrode members being provided in the second insertion cavity, and a portion of the movable block extending from the sliding hole to the first insertion cavity so as to abut against the two plug electrode members of the plug electrode group when the two plug electrode members are inserted into the two first insertion cavities.
7. 7. The socket assembly of claim 6, wherein the extension direction of the sliding hole coincides with the insertion direction of the first insertion cavity, and the two plug electrode members are inserted into or removed from the two first insertion cavities through the two socket openings along the insertion direction.
8. 6. The socket assembly of claim 5, wherein the socket body includes a base and a bottom plate, the socket and the insertion space are formed in the base, the socket is formed on a top of the base, the bottom plate is provided on a bottom portion of the base away from the socket, the two fixed electrode members are inserted through and fixed to the bottom plate and extend into the insertion space, the two power supply electrode members are inserted through a bottom portion of the base and extend into the insertion space, and the elastic member is elastically connected between the movable block and the bottom plate.
9. The outlet body further includes a spacing cavity spaced apart from the insertion space and a communication hole communicating with the spacing cavity, the spacing cavity communicating with the insertion port and communicating with the insertion space via the communication hole; 6. The socket assembly of claim 5, further comprising a protective cover mechanism movably mounted in the spacing cavity, the protective cover mechanism moving between a first position and a second position, the protective cover mechanism covering the communication hole when in the first position and exposing the communication hole when in the second position.
10. the detection electrode assembly detects whether the plug electrodes are inserted into a predetermined position in the outlet body, and includes a movable block, a movable electrode member, and two fixed electrode members, the movable block being slidably mounted on the outlet body, the movable electrode member being fixedly connected to the movable block, and the two fixed electrode members being mounted on the outlet body at a distance from each other; 2. The socket assembly according to claim 1, wherein the movable block abuts against the plug electrode group inserted into the socket body, slides in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the plug electrode group in accordance with the movement of the plug electrode group, and drives the movable electrode member to simultaneously contact two of the fixed electrode members or to disengage from at least one of the fixed electrode members, so that when the plug electrode group is not inserted into the predetermined position, the movable electrode member disengages from at least one of the fixed electrode members, thereby disconnecting the two fixed electrode members, and when the plug electrode group is inserted into the predetermined position, the movable electrode member simultaneously contacts two of the fixed electrode members, thereby connecting the two fixed electrode members and forming a current circuit.
11. 11. The socket assembly according to claim 10, wherein the detection electrode assembly includes an elastic member provided on the socket body, the elastic member connecting the socket body and the movable block so as to be elastically compressed when the movable electrode member comes into contact with two of the fixed electrode members, and which returns the movable block to its original position when the plug electrode group is not inserted into the socket body, thereby allowing the movable electrode member to detach from at least one of the fixed electrode members.
12. 12. The socket assembly according to claim 11, wherein the power supply electrode group includes two power supply electrode members, the socket body is formed with a plug space and two sockets communicating with the plug space, the two sockets being disposed opposite the two power supply electrode members, a fixed plate is disposed within the plug space, the movable block is slidably disposed on one side of the fixed plate, and at least one power supply electrode member is disposed on an opposite side of the fixed plate, the fixed plate is formed with at least one communication hole, the at least one communication hole being disposed opposite to the at least one power supply electrode member located on the opposite side of the fixed plate in a one-to-one correspondence with the at least one plug electrode member of the plug electrode group when inserted into the at least one communication hole so that the at least one communication hole can come into contact with the corresponding plug electrode member, and the elastic member has one end connected to the movable block and the other end connected to the fixed plate or the socket body, and the movable block covers at least one communication hole when the plug electrode group is not inserted into the socket body.
13. 13. The socket assembly according to claim 12, wherein the portion of the movable block that blocks at least one of the communication holes has a wedge portion that is inclined with respect to the vertical direction, and the wedge portion abuts against the corresponding plug electrode member and is pushed by the corresponding plug electrode member to slide in the vertical direction.
14. 13. The outlet assembly according to claim 12, wherein the two power supply electrode members are provided on the fixed plate opposite the movable block side, at least one of the communication holes is two, the outlet body is formed with two first electrode grooves in a bottom portion of the insertion space which communicate with the insertion space, the fixed plate is fixed to the bottom portion of the insertion space, the two first electrode grooves are provided opposite to the two communication holes in a one-to-one correspondence, and the two power supply electrode members are respectively accommodated in the two first electrode grooves and partially extend outside the outlet body.
15. 13. The outlet assembly according to claim 12, wherein the outlet body has two fixing grooves formed at a distance from each other along the vertical direction on a side of the insertion space, the two fixed electrode members are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the two fixing grooves, the two fixed electrode members are inserted through a bottom of the insertion space and extend outside the outlet body, and the movable electrode member is provided on a side surface of the movable block opposite the two fixing grooves.
16. 16. The socket assembly of claim 15, wherein position limiting grooves are formed on the side surfaces of the movable block facing the two fixed grooves, the movable electrode member is provided with a position limiting portion, the position limiting portion is movably inserted into the position limiting groove, a position limiting elastic member is provided in the position limiting groove, and the position limiting elastic member elastically connects the movable block and the position limiting portion, thereby causing the movable electrode member to elastically abut against the two fixed electrode members.
17. 13. The outlet assembly according to claim 12, wherein the outlet body includes a base and a cover, the insertion space being defined between the base and the cover, the two sockets being formed in the cover, and mounting grooves communicating with the two sockets being formed on the side of the cover opposite the base, such that the plug electrode group, when accommodated in the mounting groove, can be inserted through the sockets into the insertion space and come into contact with the power supply electrode group.
18. The power supply electrode group further includes a ground electrode member, the ground electrode member being provided on the outlet body and used for grounding, and having two electrode portions; 18. The socket assembly according to claim 17, wherein the two electrode portions extend through the insertion space into the mounting groove, and a line connecting the two electrode portions intersects with a line connecting the two sockets.
19. an equipment main body including an inverter circuit and a control circuit, the control circuit being electrically connected to the inverter circuit, and the inverter circuit being electrically connected to a power source; The outlet assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 18, which is provided in the device body, the power supply electrode group being electrically connected to the inverter circuit, and the detection electrode assembly being electrically connected to the control circuit; the control circuit is triggered by the detection electrode assembly, and when the detection electrode assembly is in the conductive state, controls the inverter circuit to supply power to the outside via the power supply electrodes, and when the detection electrode assembly is in the cut-off state, controls the inverter circuit to stop supplying power to the outside.
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