Jack Rotatable Individual Switch Power Strip

Abstract

To provide a power strip with individual switches and a rotatable jack, which can flexibly change the direction of the jack, is easy to use, can individually control circuits in the jack, does not interfere, and is more energy-efficient. [Solution] The power strip with rotatable jack and individual switches includes a power strip housing 1, in which an insulating bracket, a group of bidirectional conductive metal slots, a power transmission assembly and an interface circuit board are provided, a cut-off switch 4 and a function interface panel 3 are provided on the top, and a jack rotation assembly for changing the jack direction is also provided, offering the advantages of individual control, energy saving and multi-function.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This invention claims priority based on a Chinese utility model application entitled "Power Strip with Rotatable Jack and Individual Switches" filed on April 28, 2025, bearing application number 2025208229934, the entire contents of which and any amendments thereto are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to the technical field of power strips, and more particularly to a power strip with rotatable jacks and individual switches. [Background technology]

[0003] As living standards continue to improve, a large number of digital products and home appliances have entered people's lives, and the number of places in our lives where power is used is increasing, requiring a large number of outlets for various digital products and home appliances. A power strip is a movable multi-outlet that is equipped with a power cord and a plug and can connect more than one power plug, thereby saving both space and wiring.

[0004] Conventional power strips only have a single row of simple outlets, and the outlet jacks are fixed in position, meaning they cannot be rotated flexibly, and it is not possible to individually control the power on and off of each outlet. Therefore, this invention designs a power strip with individual switches that allows the jacks to be rotated. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention provides a power strip with rotatable jacks and individual switches to solve the problems presented in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions.

[0007] A power tap with rotatable jacks and individual switches includes a power tap housing, wherein a plurality of bidirectional conductive metal slot groups are fixedly provided within the power tap housing via insulating brackets, a plurality of cut-off switches are fitted to the top of the power tap housing for cutting off current to each of the bidirectional conductive metal slot groups, and a jack rotation assembly is provided on the power tap housing to engage with the plurality of bidirectional conductive metal slot groups.

[0008] Preferably, the jack rotating assembly includes a rotating seat fixedly mounted within the power strip housing, the rotating seat having station slots corresponding to each of the bidirectional conductive metal slot groups, and the bidirectional conductive metal slot groups extending into the corresponding station slots.

[0009] Preferably, the jack rotating assembly further includes a plurality of rotating socket housings rotatably fitted in the rotating seats, and the rotating socket housings have jacks opening therein that align with corresponding groups of bidirectional conductive metal slots.

[0010] Preferably, each of the bidirectional conductive metal slot groups comprises a bidirectional conductive metal slot body A and a bidirectional conductive metal slot body B, and both the bidirectional conductive metal slot body A and the bidirectional conductive metal slot body B are provided with horizontal and vertical slot openings, and both the horizontal and vertical slot openings are aligned with the jacks in the rotary socket housing at corresponding positions by rotation.

[0011] Preferably, a power transmission assembly is further provided inside the power tap housing for feeding power in parallel to the plurality of groups of bidirectionally conductive metal slots.

[0012] Preferably, the power transmission assembly includes a live line and a zero line fixed inside the power tap housing, and all the bidirectional conductive metal slot bodies A are connected in parallel to the zero line, and all the bidirectional conductive metal slot bodies B are connected in parallel to the live line via one cut-off switch each.

[0013] Preferably, an interface circuit board is further fixed inside the power strip housing, the interface circuit board is provided with a plurality of function interfaces, and a function interface panel is provided on the top of the power strip housing to align with the function interfaces.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention over the prior art are as follows:

[0015] The present invention designs a rotatable jack assembly, allowing the orientation of the jack to be flexibly changed and making it easier to use. In addition, each jack is individually equipped with a cutoff switch, allowing the circuits in the corresponding jack to be individually controlled, preventing interference and making it more energy-efficient and convenient. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] Schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the present invention. [Figure 2] Schematic diagram of the overall exploded structure of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the internal structure of the present invention. [Figure 4] 3 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 5] 2 is a structural schematic diagram of an individual rotary socket housing of the present invention; FIG.

[0017] The drawings constituting a part of the present invention are intended to provide a further understanding of the present invention, and the illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are intended to explain the present invention and are not intended to unduly limit the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The following description clearly and completely explains the configuration of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention, and it is clear that the described embodiments are not all embodiments but only some embodiments of the present invention. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and does not limit the present invention and its application or use. All other embodiments that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without any creative effort are within the scope of the present invention.

[0019] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is merely for the purpose of describing the "description of the preferred embodiment" and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments of the present invention. As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," "the," and "the" encompass the plural forms unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, and when the terms "comprise" and / or "comprising" are used herein, it should be understood that features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof are present.

[0020] Unless otherwise specified, the relative arrangement of parts and steps, numerical expressions, and values ​​described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention. The dimensions of each part shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual proportions for the sake of convenience. Detailed descriptions of techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art are omitted, but such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification as appropriate. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​are illustrative and not limiting. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values. In the following drawings, the same reference numerals indicate the same characteristics, and therefore, if a characteristic is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further described in the following drawings.

[0021] The jack rotatable individual switch power strip includes a power strip housing 1 (see Figures 1 to 5).

[0022] In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, an insulating bracket 11 is provided inside a power tap housing 1, and a plurality of bidirectional conductive metal slot groups are fixed in the power tap housing 1 via the insulating bracket 11.

[0023] In another embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 5, each of the bidirectional conductive metal slot groups consists of a bidirectional conductive metal slot body A9 and a bidirectional conductive metal slot body B10, and both the bidirectional conductive metal slot body A9 and the bidirectional conductive metal slot body B10 have horizontal and vertical slot openings.

[0024] In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, a plurality of cutoff switches 4 are fitted on the top of a power tap housing 1 to cut off the current flow to each of the bidirectional conductive metal slot groups.

[0025] In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, a power tap housing 1 is provided with a jack rotation assembly that engages with a plurality of bidirectional conductive metal slot groups.

[0026] 1 to 5, the jack rotating assembly includes a rotating base 5 fixed in a power strip housing 1, the rotating base 5 having station slots corresponding to the bidirectional conductive metal slot groups, and the bidirectional conductive metal slot groups extending into the corresponding station slots. To ensure electrical continuity after plug insertion, the jack rotating assembly further includes a plurality of rotating socket housings 2 rotatably fitted in the rotating base 5, and the rotating socket housings 2 have jacks 12 aligned with the corresponding bidirectional conductive metal slot groups.

[0027] In another embodiment (not shown), a dust boot is provided at the connection point between the rotary socket housing 2 and the power strip housing 1, with one end fixed to the edge of the rotary base 5 and the other end sealed to the outer wall of the rotary socket housing 2. An elastic dust cap is added to the inside of the jack 12, so that when the plug is pulled out, the dust cap automatically closes and shields the jack, effectively preventing dust and liquid from splashing.

[0028] In another embodiment (not shown), a double-hinged child safety door is provided in the jack 12 of each rotary socket housing 2. The safety door consists of two symmetrical sliders, connected by a compression spring, with an inclined guide surface at the bottom of the slider that matches the plug pin. Only when two pins are inserted simultaneously and a certain pressure is applied, can the sliders compress the springs and move to both sides, exposing the conductive contacts. When a single pin is inserted, the safety door cannot be opened, preventing children from accidentally getting electric shocks.

[0029] In another embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the horizontal and vertical slot openings of the bidirectional conductive metal slot body A9 and the bidirectional conductive metal slot body B10 can be rotated to align with the jacks 12 in the rotatable socket housing 2 at corresponding positions, and the orientation of the jacks can be changed by the rotatable socket housing 2.

[0030] In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, a power transmission assembly is further provided inside the power tap housing 1 to supply power in parallel to the plurality of bidirectional conductive metal slot groups.

[0031] In another embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 5, the power transmission assembly includes a live line 7 and a zero line 8 fixed inside the power tap housing 1, and all the bidirectional conductive metal slot bodies A9 are connected in parallel to the zero line 8, and all the bidirectional conductive metal slot bodies B10 are connected in parallel to the live line 7 via respective cutoff switches 4, so that the power on / off status of each bidirectional conductive metal slot group can be controlled individually, without interfering with each other, and more energy-saving.

[0032] In another embodiment (not shown), an overload protection device is provided in series with the live line 7, which includes a bimetal temperature control switch and a manual reset button protruding from the side of the power strip housing 1. When the current in the circuit exceeds the rated value, the bimetal overheats and deforms, automatically disconnecting the live line; after the fault is removed, the power supply can be restored by pressing the reset button.

[0033] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 5, an interface circuit board 6 is fixed inside the power strip housing 1, and multiple functional interfaces, such as USB interfaces, are provided on the interface circuit board 6. A functional interface panel 3 aligned with the functional interfaces is provided on the top of the power strip housing 1, thereby achieving a multi-functional effect.

[0034] In another embodiment (not shown), the power strip housing 1 employs a modularized joint structure, with the main body being a base module with a mains power interface and standardized connection ports on both sides of the base module. The rotatable socket housing 2 is designed as an independent module with a matching connection plug on the back of the module, allowing for the number of modules to be increased or decreased as needed (up to six). Each independent module incorporates an independent set of bidirectional conductive metal slots and a cutoff switch 4, two rotatable jacks 12 on the surface of the module, and a USB-C fast charging interface on the side. The power transmission assembly in the base module supplies power to each independent module using a bus-type structure and has a module identification function, allowing it to automatically detect the number of access modules and allocate power accordingly. Based on the above, this device breaks the limitation of a fixed number of jacks in traditional power strips and allows users to flexibly combine modules as needed to adapt to different usage scenarios (e.g., a combination of three modules for daily use at home or five modules for office use), improving the scalability and practicality of the product.

[0035] To sum up, as is clear from the above description, the present invention has the following technical advantages.

[0036] The present invention designs a rotatable jack assembly with rotatable jacks 12, allowing the orientation of the jacks 12 to be flexibly changed by 90 degrees, making it easy to use. Furthermore, by individually locating one cutoff switch 4 in each jack 12, the circuits in the corresponding jacks 12 can be individually controlled, preventing interference and providing greater energy savings and convenience.

[0037] In describing the present invention, directional terms or positional relationships such as "front, back, up, down, left, right," "lateral, longitudinal, vertical, horizontal," and "top, bottom" are generally based on the directional terms or positional relationships shown in the drawings and are merely for the convenience and simplification of the description of the present invention, and unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements they refer to have a particular orientation or must be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The directional terms "inside, outside" refer to the inside and outside of the outline of each part itself.

[0038] For convenience of explanation, spatially relative terms, such as "above," "above," "on top of," and "above," are used herein to describe the spatial relationship of one device or feature to another device or feature, as illustrated in the figures. Note that spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of use or operation of the device other than the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if a device in the figures is inverted, it may be described as "above other devices or structures" or "on other devices or structures," and then later reoriented as "below other devices or structures" or "under other devices or structures." Thus, the exemplary term "above" may encompass both orientations: "above" and "below." The device may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0039] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define parts is merely for the purpose of making it easier to distinguish corresponding parts, and unless otherwise specified, the above terms have no special meaning and should not be understood as limiting the scope of the present invention.

[0040] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and changes to the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should fall within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0041] 1 Power Strip Housing 2 Rotating Socket Housing 3 Function Interface Panel 4. Isolation switch 5 Rotating seats 6 Interface circuit board 7 Live Wires 8 Zero Line 9. Bidirectional conductive metal slot body A 10 Bidirectional conductive metal slot body B 11 Insulation bracket 12 Jack

Claims

1. A power tap with individual switches and a rotatable jack including a power tap housing (1), characterized in that a plurality of bidirectional conductive metal slot groups are fixed within the power tap housing (1) via insulating brackets (11), a plurality of cut-off switches (4) are fitted to the top of the power tap housing (1) for cutting off current to each of the bidirectional conductive metal slot groups, and a jack rotation assembly is provided in the power tap housing (1) to engage with the plurality of bidirectional conductive metal slot groups.

2. 2. The jack rotatable individual switch power strip of claim 1, wherein the jack rotation assembly includes a rotating seat (5) fixedly mounted in the power strip housing (1), and the rotating seat (5) is provided with station slots corresponding to each of the bidirectional conductive metal slot groups, and the bidirectional conductive metal slot groups extend into the corresponding station slots.

3. The power strip with rotatable individual switches according to claim 2, wherein the jack rotating assembly further comprises a plurality of rotary socket housings (2) rotatably fitted in the rotary seats (5), and the rotary socket housings (2) have jacks (12) opening therein that align with corresponding groups of bidirectional conductive metal slots.

4. The power strip with rotatable jacks and individual switches as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that each of the bidirectional conductive metal slot groups comprises a bidirectional conductive metal slot body A (9) and a bidirectional conductive metal slot body B (10), and both the bidirectional conductive metal slot body A (9) and the bidirectional conductive metal slot body B (10) are provided with horizontal and vertical slot openings, and both the horizontal and vertical slot openings are aligned with the jacks (12) of the rotary socket housing (2) at corresponding positions by rotation.

5. The power strip with rotatable individual switches according to claim 4, characterized in that a power transmission assembly is further provided inside the power strip housing (1) for supplying power in parallel to a plurality of groups of bidirectional conductive metal slots.

6. The power strip with rotatable individual switches according to claim 5, characterized in that the power transmission assembly includes a live line (7) and a zero line (8) fixed inside the power strip housing (1), all bidirectional conductive metal slot bodies A (9) are connected in parallel to the zero line (8), and all bidirectional conductive metal slot bodies B (10) are connected in parallel to the live line (7) via one cut-off switch (4) respectively.

7. The power strip with rotatable jacks and individual switches according to claim 1, characterized in that an interface circuit board (6) is further fixed inside the power strip housing (1), the interface circuit board (6) is provided with a plurality of function interfaces, and a function interface panel (3) aligned with the function interfaces is provided on the top of the power strip housing (1).

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