CN206564355U - Electric device - Google Patents

Abstract

A kind of electric device, including shield supporting construction, the shield supporting construction have home position, at least one blocking position and open position.First shield element is configured in home position to being rotated while translation between open position in two dimensions in predetermined angular range around the first dimension axle, and each of described two dimensions are orthogonal with the first dimension axle.Second shield component includes the second shield element coupled with the first shield element, when the first shield element is in an open position, first shield element allows the second shield portion to be moved along the first direction parallel to the first dimension axle, and the first shield element is configured to drive the second shield element along the second direction parallel to the first dimension axle when the first shield element is translated into home position.

Description

Electric device

Technical field

The utility model relates in general to a kind of electric wiring device, and a kind of particularly tamper-proof electric wiring dress Put.

Background technology

Electric power is provided a user by distribution system, the distribution system generally include from utility power to be arranged on house, The electric wiring of building or the circuit breaker panel in some other facilities.Alternating electromotive force is assigned to and is arranged on by circuit breaker panel One or more of structure branch circuit.Circuit can generally include one or more electric wiring devices, this Or multiple electric wiring device regulations, monitoring or the alternating electromotive force provided to other devices.Each electric wiring device equipped with Electric terminal, the electric terminal provides part for the device to be connected to AC power and for the device to be connected to The part of load.Specifically, line terminal couples the device with AC power, and face terminals couple power to load. Face terminals can also be referred to as " feedthrough " terminal or " downstream " terminal, because the electric wire being connected with these terminals can be with The daisy chain configuration connection of socket or switch.

It is typically to endanger safety that foreign matter, which is inserted into receptacle outlets,.For example, as it is known that tend to will be all by children and child Object such as clip or screwdriver blade is inserted into female contact opening.(this should be the reason for causing alarm, particularly In view of for example ground fault circuit interrupter (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, GFCI) is configured to respond to In the fact only 6mA electric current trips).Even flowing through human body to the low current (in the range of mA) on ground, it is also possible to lead Send a telegraph hit, burn or get an electric shock (fatal shock episodes).As a result, the use of shield is to be used to prevent foreign matter with being arranged on for a long time The means of socket contact contact in receptacle openings.One shortcoming of this method, which is related to, makes correlation technique design not work. In many conventional designs, when object is placed in two openings, shield generally makes one opening to be exposed to shock hazard. Need the shutter mechanism only just opened when actual wire jack plug inserts socket.

A kind of shield component is needed, even if the shield component is configured to that foreign matter ought be inserted by force or the plug of out-of-flatness is inserted Also can smoothly (and steadily) operation during piece.Also need to it is a kind of be easily mounted in electric wiring device it is relatively simple Protectiveness shield component.Need it is a kind of can free floating to prevent the shield component of above-mentioned blockage problem.

Utility model content

The utility model solves above-mentioned needs, shield by providing a kind of shield component and series connection shield element or component Component and series connection each of shield element or component are configured to insert even in insertion foreign matter by force or the plug of out-of-flatness Also can smoothly (and steadily) operation during piece.The utility model additionally provides a kind of relatively simple protectiveness shield component With series connection shield element or component, each of the protectiveness shield component and series connection shield element or component is easy to be arranged on In electric wiring device.The utility model additionally provide it is a kind of can free floating to avoid the above-mentioned shield group for blocking problem Part.

One side of the present utility model is related to a kind of electric device, including：Housing, the housing includes and at least one The protecgulum of main component connection, the preceding surface of master of the protecgulum includes multiple receptacle openings, the multiple receptacle openings by with The multiple plug slices for accommodating wired electric connector are set to, at least one described main component includes at least one set of socket contact, The socket contact includes live wire socket contact and zero line socket contact.Guide frame, which corresponds to, is connected to the protecgulum at least One group of socket, the guide frame includes the first guide part and the second guide part.Shield component includes the first shield portion, described the One shield portion couples with the second shield portion, and the first shield portion is led when not engaged with object in home position with described first To portion connection and can be around described first in response to being engaged by one of the multiple receptacle openings with the object Guide part rotates to shield blocking position from the home position.Described in being prevented from entering in object described in the blocking position extremely In few one group of socket contact.Described second is essentially prevented in the first shield portion described in the home position or the blocking position Move in shield portion.The first shield portion with the multiple plug slice in response to engaging and from the institute on first guide part State the open position that home position is moved on second guide part.Allow institute in the first shield portion described in the open position State the second shutter position that the second shield portion is moved to opening from the second shutter position of closing, the first shield portion with it is described Guide frame, which couples, causes the first shield portion described in when shield element moves to the open position from the home position to revolve It is self-aligned to the multiple plug slice with turning.

It should be appreciated that overall description and following detailed description above is all only example of the present utility model, and Aim to provide for understanding the general introduction of property and feature of the present utility model or framework as claimed.It should be appreciated that All combinations (assuming that these concepts are not mutually internally inconsistent) of the aforementioned concepts hereinafter discussed in more detail and additional concepts It is considered as a part for utility model theme disclosed herein.Specifically, it is claimed at disclosure ending Theme all combinations be considered as utility model theme disclosed herein a part.It is also understood that bright herein The term that may also be appeared in any disclosure being incorporated by reference into really used should meet with it is disclosed herein specific general Read most consistent implication.

Further understood including accompanying drawing with providing to of the present utility model, and accompanying drawing is merged in and constitutes this specification A part.Accompanying drawing shows various embodiments of the present utility model, and for explaining of the present utility model together with specification Principle and operation.

Brief description of the drawings

In the accompanying drawings, identical reference generally refers to identical part in different figures.In addition, accompanying drawing is not necessarily pressed Ratio is drawn, and is generally focused on the contrary in explanation principle of the present utility model.

Fig. 1 is the decomposition of the electric device for removing protecgulum and shield component according to embodiment of the present utility model Figure；

Fig. 2 is the exploded view of the inside of protecgulum shown in Fig. 1 and shield component；

Fig. 3 is the plan of the inside according to the protecgulum of the present utility model for being provided with shield component；

Fig. 4 A- Fig. 4 F are the stereograms of the part of shield component illustrated in fig. 1；

Fig. 5 A- Fig. 5 B are the plans for showing the inside according to protecgulum of the present utility model, wherein the shield group installed Part is respectively at closed position and open position；

Fig. 6 A- Fig. 6 D are shown according to the detailed of the shield component (without protecgulum) of the present utility model in various positions Figure；

Fig. 7 is the cross-sectional view according to the shield component of the present utility model in resting position；

Fig. 8 A- Fig. 8 D are the cross-sectional views according to the shield component of the present utility model in stop position；

Fig. 9 A- Fig. 9 C are the cross sections of the shield component according to the translation part driving of the present utility model by along guide frame Figure；

Figure 10 A- Figure 10 B are the cross-sectional views of shield component in an open position；

Figure 11 A are the cross-sectional views according to shield component of the present utility model, and wherein 20A wire jack plugs inserted sheet component edge is led Shield element is driven to the translation part of structure and drives series connection shield element along ways；

Figure 11 B and Figure 11 C are the cross-sectional views of shield component in an open position, wherein 20A wire jack plugs inserted sheet group Part is fully inserted into；

Figure 12 is to remove protecgulum, shield component and series connection shield and guiding according to embodiment of the present utility model The exploded view of the electric device of component；

Figure 13 is the exploded view of the inside of protecgulum shown in Figure 12 and shield component；

Figure 14 is the plan of the inside of protecgulum shown in Figure 12 and shield component；

Figure 15 A- Figure 15 B are the stereograms of the shield component shown in Figure 12；

Figure 16 A- Figure 16 B be shown respectively in the closed position and open position according to institute in Figure 12 of the present utility model The protecgulum and the plan of the inside of shield component shown；

Figure 17 is the cross-sectional view of the shield component according to Figure 12 of the present utility model in home position；

Figure 18 A- Figure 18 D are the cross sections of the shield component according to Figure 12 of the present utility model in stop position Figure；

Figure 19 A- Figure 19 C are the cross-sectional views of the shield component shown in Figure 12；

Figure 20 A- Figure 20 B are the cross-sectional views of the shield component shown in Figure 12 in an open position；

Figure 21 A are the shield components according to Figure 12 of the present utility model for inserting 20A wire jack plug inserted sheet components Cross-sectional view；

Figure 21 B and Figure 21 C are the cross-sectional views of the shield component shown in Figure 12, wherein 20A wire jack plugs inserted sheet component quilt It is fully-inserted and shield component is in an open position；

Figure 22 is the electric device for removing protecgulum and shield component according to another embodiment of the present utility model Exploded view；With

Figure 23 is the electric device for removing protecgulum and shield component according to another embodiment of the present utility model Exploded view.

Embodiment

Now with detailed reference to illustrative embodiments of the present utility model (its example is shown in the drawings).Can as long as having Can, same or analogous part is referred to using identical reference in all of the figs.It is of the present utility model that there is shield Component and series connection shield element or component electric device illustrative embodiments figure 1 illustrates, and generally all by Reference 10 is specified.Specifically, electric wiring device is generally all specified by reference 10 and shield component is by accompanying drawing mark Note 100 is specified (shield component 100 includes shield 20, spring element 30, ways 40 and series connection shield 50).

With reference to Fig. 1, the 20A shields component 100 proposed can be used in electric wiring device 10, the electric wiring device 10 are shown as 15A/20A socket devices (because zero line opening 12-3 is configured with T-slot) herein.Certainly, shield component 100 can be used in strict 20A sockets, and wherein zero line opening 12-3 is only the rectangular channel for being orthogonal to opening 12-2.This area Technical staff will be understood that shield component 100 may be adapted to be used in such as GFCI, arc fault circuit interrupter (Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter, AFCI), transient voltage surge suppressor (Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor, TVSS) etc. protectiveness electrical power wiring assembly in.

Socket 10 include lid 12 and rear main body 14 and be configured to duplex apparatus (two groups of plug slice openings are set, Each of which end sets one group).Every group of plug slice opening is opened including grounding pin hole 12-1, live wire opening 12-2 and zero line Mouth 12-3.Lid 12 is configured to coordinate with rear main body 14, and rear main body 14 includes earth bus 14-1's including firewire contact 14-2 Live wire conductor and the neutral conductor for including zero line contact 14-3.Ground hole 12-1 is touched with the ground connection formed in earth bus 14-1 Point 14-12 is aligned and connected, and live wire hole 12-2 is aligned and connected with firewire contact 14-2, and null line hole 12-3 and zero line contact 14-3 is aligned and connected.Shield component 100 is located at every group of live wire plug slice opening and zero line plug slice opening (respectively respectively For 12-2,12-3) and its it is corresponding between firewire contact and zero line contact (14-2,14-3).Shield component 100 can also be used In the jack configurations (being referred to as " two opening receptacles ") for eliminating earthing contact and ground hole wherein.

Each shield component 100 is equipped with double reverse reset springs 30, and this pair of reverse reset spring 30 is configured to when not Shield is set to be moved to " return " or " static " position when having external force to be applied to shield by plug or foreign matter.More specifically, at this Under positions/conditions, shield 20 can rotate around axle between about +/- 8 degree.In a word, shield 20 may be in four positions One of：Home position, zero line blocking position, live wire blocking position or open position.Main shield 20A is with including fixed guide structure The series connection shield portion cooperating of part 40 and series connection shield 50.Two series connection shields 50 are shown, respectively for being arranged on lid 12 Each zero line opening 12-3.Each series connection shield 50 is located in its corresponding ways 40 and can be accordingly oriented at it Linearly moved in component 40, the ways 40 is located on its corresponding null line hole 12-3 horizontal component.It is as described herein, when Shield component 100 from home position be moved to open position when, main shield 20 rotates translation in X-Z plane, with cause series connection Shield 50 is along Y-direction linear translation.Specifically, series connection shield 50 has two states：Open mode when shield 20 is opened With the blocked state when shield 20 is in return or blocked state.

With reference to Fig. 2, the shield component 100 before the inside of insertion lid 12 is shown.Double torsionsprings 30 are each at its Side includes maintaining part 30-1, and maintaining part 30-1 is configured to insertion and formed in anti-detection wall 12-20 (the neighbouring live wire holes of lid 12 In buckle (" Spring lock catch ") element 12-22 in 12-2).Central abutment 30-3 is arranged on each helical spring element 30-2 Between.Each helical spring element 30-2 diameter is about 0.1 inch, and is made up of a diameter of 0.01 inch of line.It is multiple Position spring 30 is configured to the revolving force of a small amount of (about 100-200 grams) being applied to shield 20, so as to which shield 20 is directed to Bias return state.

It also show guide part 40 and series connection shield 50；These elements are fitted into the inside of lid 12 (as shown in Figure 3). In another alternative embodiment, ways portion 40 can be incorporated into the inside of lid 12 so that shield 50 of only connecting is put Put in protecgulum 12.

The inside of lid 12 includes multiple gussets (that is, structural ribs) 12-7,12-8,12-9,12-40 and 12-50, their quilts It is configured as lid 12 and a certain amount of rigidity is provided so that lid resistance is bent and deformed caused by twisting resistance or rotatory force. In addition, gusset 12-40 and 12-50 are spaced apart to provide the opening of receiving shield 20 therebetween.For clarity, shield 20 is not It is kept or is limited between rib 12-40 and rib 12-50 by frictional fit；On the contrary, in shield and gusset 12-40 and 12- There is the functional clearance for allowing shield 20 to move left and right between 50.Gusset 12-50 is also used for earthing contact 14-12 and fire Line conductor 14-2 and neutral conductor 14-3 (not shown) electric insulation.

Shield guiding rib 12-4 formation is on each gusset 12-40,12-50 inner surface.Shield lock 12-5 attachments To each guiding rib 12-4 and be arranged essentially parallel to gusset 12-40,12-50 extension.Rib 12-30 is returned to be basically perpendicular to often Individual guiding rib 12-4 and shield lock 12-5 extensions.The inside of lid 12 also includes multiple stand-off element 12-6, anti-detection wall 12-10 And 12-51.Wall 12-10 and 12-11 are designed to keep ways 40 to fix, while allowing series connection shield 50 in each of which Ways 40 in linearly move.

With reference to Fig. 3, the four formula shield components 100 coupled with the inside of lid 12 are shown, the shield component 100 includes hiding Panel element 20, spring element 30, director element 40 and series connection shield 50.As being more fully described in Fig. 4 A- Fig. 4 B, shield 20 is wrapped Include and be directed laterally to opening 20-4 in its every side；Each guiding rib 12-4 is arranged in its corresponding opening 20-4.Live wire stops The inner major surface 20-2' of pad is partly suspended in above stand-off element 12-6, and zero line stops the inner major surface 20- of pad 3' is partly suspended in shield lock 12-5 and returns to (invisible in the figure) tops of rib 12-30.In addition, 30 pairs of screenings of back-moving spring Plate 20 applies small power so that it is in or be maintained at return state.In the case where returning to state/position and blocking position, fingers 20-55 (not shown in this Figure) prevents series connection shield 50 linear mobile in the y-direction.Referring also to Fig. 5 A.

With reference now to Fig. 4 A and Fig. 4 B, there is provided the isometric detail view of shield 20.Shield 20 can be by will be for example suitable Plastic material injection moulding such as nylon, makrolon, acetal, acrylic acid, polyester, polyurethane and manufacture.

Fig. 4 A show the downside of shield 20, i.e., the main table of the inside of facing device 10 when shield is in its operating position Face.In the figure, show that live wire stops pad 20-2 inner major surface 20-2' on the left of opening 20-20, and show Zero line stops pad 20-3 inner major surface 20-3' on the right side of opening 20-20.(pad 20-2 and 20- are shown in figure 4b 3).Because shield 20 is relatively thin structure (about 1/16 inch), it includes the gusset of the part around its periphery 20-5, to provide strength and stiffness for shield 20.Hole 20-20 is arranged on live wire and stops that pad 20-2 and zero line stop pad Between 20-3, and it is configured to allow live wire plug slice to pass through when shield 20 is in an open position.

Lateral openings 20-4 is formed with every side of shield 20；Lateral openings 20-4 accommodates guiding rib 12-4.Each side Include supporting surface 20-9 to opening 20-4 side, supporting surface 20-9 is configured to slide along guiding rib 12-4 in shield When its corresponding guiding rib 12-4 tangentially contact；This feature allows shield 20 relative to guiding rib 12-4 in two dimensions (ginseng See the x-axis in Fig. 4 B and z-axis) on move.It should be noted that lateral openings 20-4 can be by or not any part of shield 20 (such as latch ratchet 20-8) and realized in the depressed part that right-hand side side connects.

Shield 20 also includes spring base 20-30 (being used for back-moving spring 30), and spring base 20-30 formation is in opening 20-20 Central abutment 30-3 that is interior and being configured to accommodate spring 30.Finger 20-55 is from the Longitudinal extending of shield 20 and wraps Include orthogonal to that end 20-57.Shield 20 also includes barrier 20-56.

Fig. 4 B show the top side of shield 20, i.e., when shield 20 is arranged on its operating position towards the inside of protecgulum 12 Side.Live wire stops that pad 20-2 and zero line stop that pad 20-3 is substantially flat flat surfaces, i.e. they are not tilted, And when shield is in return/inactive state substantially in the plane (+/- 8 °) formed by x-axis and y-axis.It also shows Anti- detection groove 20-54, hole 20-20, spring base 20-30, gusset 20-6 and 20-7, supporting surface 20-9, shield engagement pad Piece 20-2 edge 20-53, opening 20-4 and lock ratchet 20-8.Gusset 20-6 and 20-7 has with gusset 20-5 Identical function, as shield 20 provide intensity and rigidity.The function of other elements is described in more detail below.

Fig. 4 B show the shield 20 in three-dimensional cartesian mesh space, to show the three-dimensional manipulating space of shield 20. One of specific characteristic of shield 20 is the ability that it is moved in all three dimensions.Pass through the relative loosening of shield and protecgulum 12 Connection (that is, settings of the guiding rib 12-4 in lateral openings 20-4) realize the ability of " floating ".When opening 20-4 is at it In when loosely accommodating guiding rib 12-4, shield 20 is not snapped on rib 12-4 or otherwise with lid 12 and is connected.In addition, When spring base 20-30 accommodates the central abutment 30-3 of spring 30, any part of spring 30 is not maintained at it by shield 20 In.Similarly, when anti-detection wall 12-20 is arranged in the 20-20 of shield hole, the two elements are not connected to each other (so that one Can be relative to another movement).Finally, carried in the y-direction between the lateral edge and side wall 12-40 and 12-50 of shield 20 It is made for using gap (Δ y).(frictional fit or interference fit are not present between shield edge and wall 12-40,12-50).Therefore, When shield is translated or rotated by object in x-z-plane in x-z-plane by wire jack plug, shield is at all three Dimension (freely swings in Δ x, Δ y, Δ z).This " elasticity " or ability floated or swung around rib 12-4 is substantially prevented Shield is damaged, clogs or blocked after repeated." floating " ability of shield enables shield to accommodate not exclusively Parallel, the bending or plug slice without equal length, or sharp plug slice edge (and screening can be made Plate is dug and otch).In short, flying ability also allows user to insert plug at a certain angle, without clogging or damaging Shield.

With reference now to Fig. 4 C and Fig. 4 D, there is provided the isometric detail view of series connection shield 50.Fig. 4 C show series connection shield 50 Relative " downside ", i.e. away from the side of ways 40 and the inner surface of lid 12.Fig. 4 D show the relative of series connection shield 50 " top side ", i.e. towards the side of ways 40 and the inner surface of lid 12.Show to stop cam 50-1, passage/slit 50-3, Guide wall 50-5, side wall 50-7, be oriented to afterbody 50-9 and inserted sheet cam 50-11 (its further detail below is carried with reference to the following drawings For).Connecting shield 50 can be for example by by suitable plastic material such as nylon, makrolon, acetal, acrylic acid, poly- The injection moldings such as ester, polyurethane and manufacture.

With reference now to Fig. 4 E and Fig. 4 F, there is provided the isometric detail view of ways 40.Fig. 4 E show ways 40 Opposite top side, i.e., towards lid 12 inner surface and accommodate series connection shield 50 side.Fig. 4 F show the relative of ways 40 Downside, i.e. towards internal zero line contact 14-3 side.Ways 40 includes guide wall 40-1,40-5 and 40-7, guide wall 40-1,40-5 and 40-7 form guide rail 40-3 to accommodate series connection guide wall 50-5 wherein.Ways 40 also includes by stopping The pocket of wall 40-9 and 40-11 formation.Guide rail 40-3 is separated by hole 40-13 with pocket 40-9；At ways 40 When its operating position (that is, in lid 12), hole 40-13 is arranged on null line hole 12-3.Ways 40 can be such as By the way that the injection molding such as nylon, makrolon, acetal, acrylic acid, polyester, polyurethane of suitable plastic material is made Make.

With reference to Fig. 5 A and Fig. 5 B, the shield component 100 in return/resting position He " opening " position is respectively illustrated Detail drawing in situ.In Fig. 5 A and Fig. 5 B, ways 40 is hidden, to show series connection shield 50 in the inside of lid 12 completely Interior opposite linear movement, and its cooperating and engagement with shield 20.

Fig. 5 A show the shield component 100 in home position.In this figure it is clearly shown that guiding rib 12-4 with Its corresponding lock ratchet 20-8 is adjacent (and therefore in lateral openings 20-4).Live wire stops the inner major surface of pad 20-2' partly covers stand-off element 12-6.Similarly, zero line stops that the inner major surface 20-3' of pad partly covers support Pin element 12-5 (and return rib 12-30 is completely covered so that they are invisible in the figure).Under return state, shield Spring 30 applies small revolving force to promote shield 20 towards the inner surface of protecgulum 12.Series connection shield 50 is shown as cam 50- 1st, passage/slit 50-3, guide wall 50-5, side wall 50-7, rib 50-9 and block piece 50-11 are visible.Show to stop zero line opening 12-3 stopper 50-11；And fingers 20-55 (having end 20-57) prevents that (direction refers to series connection shield 50 in the y-direction Shape portion 20-55) any linear movement.

In figure 5b, shield component 100 (so that wire jack plug inserted sheet is fully deployed) in an open position is shown.Beating Open position, shield 20 is moved to the left in the x-direction so that cap bore 12-2 and cap bore 12-3 respectively with shield contact pins 20-2,20- 3 complete misalignment (allowing plug slice to coordinate with contact 14-2 and 14-3 (not shown)).The movement of shield 20 causes series connection to hide Plate 50 is moved by the zero line inserted sheet of 20A plugs.(when shield 20 is in an open position, fingers 20-55 delocalizations are into limitation Series connection shield 50, it is moved freely, until fingers 20-55 is pushed back return state).Fig. 5 B are compared with Fig. 5 A, show and It is clear to, the linear translation in the y-direction of shield 50 of connecting so that cap bore 12-3 is opened completely.Once by 20A plug slices from dress Removal is put, spring 30 is configured to shield 20 backing into return state (Fig. 5 A).Specifically, when shield 20 is promoted to the right (in figure 5b) when, fingers 20-55 is constructed and is positioned to engage with cam 50-1 so that series connection shield 50 returns to quiet Only/home position (thus stops hole 12-3).

With reference to Fig. 6 A and Fig. 6 B, the detailed of the shield component 100 in return/resting position and open position is respectively illustrated Figure.Note, however, for clear explanation, not shown protecgulum 12 and spring 30.Specifically, these elements are removed preferably to show Go out to connect opposite linear movement of the shield 50 in ways 40.These figures also clearly show that ways 40 and screening The cooperation and engagement of plate 20.

Fig. 6 A show the shield component 100 in return/resting position.The cam part 50-1 and finger-like of series connection shield 50 Portion 20-55 is engaged, so as to prevent series connection shield 50 from being moved along guide rail 40-5.Barrier 40-11 prevents series connection shield 50 along opposite Any linear movement in direction (away from fingers 20-55).Therefore, if foreign matter insertion T-slot opening 12-3 cross section, Then it is by hitting cam part 50-11 and slip into the stop pocket formed by barrier 40-11.Even if foreign matter is inverse to cam part 50-11 is inserted by force, and due to limiting fingers 20-55 barrier effect, series connection shield 50 can not be slided along track 40-5.

Fig. 6 B show shield component 100 in an open position.Once shield 20 is engaged with one group of wire jack plug inserted sheet, Then it will be by right translation (in fig. 6b)；Now, limitation fingers 20-55 is removed, so as to allow series connection shield 50 along leading Rail 40-5 (in response to zero line inserted sheet of 20A plugs) is mobile so that zero line inserted sheet can be touched with the zero line being arranged in main body 14 Point 14-3 coordinates.During the movement, channels in series/groove 50-3 is configured to slide on guide rail 40-5.As it was previously stated, being oriented to Component 40 is static in the inner surface (not shown in this Figure) of lid 12.

With reference to Fig. 6 C and Fig. 6 D, replacing for the shield component 100 in return/resting position and open position is respectively illustrated Select detail view.Specifically, the figure shows guide rail 40-3 opposite end；The guide rail 40-3 end is configured to accommodate series connection shield 50 guiding afterbody 50-9.In figure 6 c, because stopping cam 50-1 by shield fingers 20-55 (here for the sake of clarity And not shown) limit, therefore guide rail afterbody 50-9 is completely extended in guide rail 40-3.In figure 6d, because stopping cam 50-1 Not by (for the sake of clarity not shown here) limitations of shield fingers 20-55, it is oriented to afterbody 50-9 and is retracted into guide rail 40-3, And inserted sheet cam 50-11 is by zero line inserted sheet (for the sake of clear, not shown in this Figure) driving of 20A plugs.

With reference to Fig. 7, the cross-sectional view for the electric wiring device 10 that " A1 " of the figure shown in Fig. 5 A is intercepted is shown, wherein Shield component 100 (including shield 20, torsionspring 30, guide 40 and series connection shield 50) is in return/resting position.In group During dress, spring 30 is used to shield 20 being positioned at return/resting position.Especially, back-moving spring 30 applies about 100-200 Gram translational force so that gusset 20-7 be biased to close to or lean on return rib 12-30 (in the range of +/- 8 °).Work as shield 20 be in home position when, fingers 20-55 by biasing with prevent series connection shield 50 in the y-direction towards any of fingers 20-55 It is linear mobile.In one end of angular range (+/- 8 °), shield 20 will be engaged but be not connected to protecgulum 12.It is (specifically, anti-to visit Survey wall 12-51 and anti-detection groove 20-54 is engaged and shield contact pins 20-2 distal edge 20-53 and stand-off element 12-6 connect Close).

With reference to Fig. 8 A- Fig. 8 D, show one only insertd into cap bore 12-2,12-3 when single foreign matter it is middle when electrically match somebody with somebody The cross-sectional view of line apparatus 10.Fig. 8 A and Fig. 8 B are the transversal of the electric wiring device 10 of " A1 " interception of the figure shown in Fig. 5 A Face figure.Fig. 8 C and Fig. 8 D are the cross-sectional views of the electric wiring device 10 of " A2 " interception of the figure shown in Fig. 5 A.

In these figures, shield 20 is rotated to " stop " position and inserted with blocking object in single opening, and screening of connecting Plate 50 is maintained at its blocked state, prevents linear mobile (by the fingers 20-55 and the barrier in opposite side in side 40-11).Fig. 8 C and Fig. 8 D clearly show that fingers 20-55 barrier functionality (fingers 20-55 to series connection shield 50 Stop).Prevent single body is reached from crossing shield 20 in addition, barrier 20-56 is additionally aided.

Fig. 8 A are returned, show that object is just being inserted into the 12-2 of live wire hole.Fig. 8 C are from opposite visual angle (referring to cross section A2 the situation) is shown.When in object insertion live wire hole 12-2, shield 20 will rotate so that anti-detection wall 12-51 and anti-spy Groove 20-54 separation is surveyed, and stops that pad 20-2 distal edge will be separated with stand-off element 12-6.However, due to the rotation, hiding Plate angle fagging 20-7, which is pressed against, returns to rib 12-30 (referring to Fig. 8 A), and lock ratchet 20-8 is engaged with shield lock 12-5, and is supported Surface 20-9 bending section (referring to dotted line) engagements corresponding with guiding rib 12-4.Referring to Fig. 8 C.When supporting surface 20-9 contacts During bending section in guiding rib 12-4, shield 20 rotates around the pivotal point formed by support surface 20-9, until shield latches 12- The 5 lock ratchet 20-8 with being formed in zero line stop surface 20-3 is fastened.Also pass through the anti-live wire for detecting wall 12-20 and shield Stop surface 20-2 prevents single body from being engaged with live wire socket contact 14-2.

Fig. 8 B show that object is just being inserted into null line hole 12-3.Fig. 8 D show relative cross-sectional view (referring to Fig. 5 A In cross section A2).When in object insertion null line hole 12-3, supporting surface 20-9 (in every side of shield 20) is respective with it Guiding rib 12-4 in bending section (see Fig. 8 D) engagement.Shield 20 rotates around the pivotal point formed by supporting surface 20-9, directly Engaged to anti-detection groove 20-54 with anti-detection wall 12-51, and shield contact pins 20-2 distal edge and stand-off element 12-6 (referring to Fig. 8 B) engagement.Prevent single body from being inserted with zero line by the anti-zero line stop surface 20-3 for detecting wall 12-10 and shield Seat contact 14-3 engagements.

Importantly, in described and illustrated detection situation, shield 20 is in the x-direction (i.e., in Fig. 8 A- Fig. 8 D to the left Or to the right) without apparent motion.

As in fig. 8d, for example, when supporting surface 20-9 is slided along guiding rib 12-4, shield 20 can be along yz directions (i.e., up and down, and in the figure from the page inwardly or outwardly) is mobile.Once supporting surface 20-9 reaches guiding rib Bending section (in response to the insertion of foreign matter) in 12-4, shield 20 starts to rotate around supporting surface 20-9, until shield and lid 12 Engage to realize blocking position.In one embodiment, supporting surface 20-9 radius is substantially bent with guiding rib 12-4 The radius in portion is identical.This feature allows supporting surface 20-9 to be rotated in bending section position and prevents further vertical (Z side To) mobile.

Therefore, contact (firewire contact 14-2 or zero line contact 14-3) is all not exposed to foreign matter.Specifically, as described above for figure Described by 8A- Fig. 8 D when by foreign matter insert live wire socket aperture 12-2 or zero line socket aperture 12-3 in when, object will support hit stop Pad 20-2 or 20-3 simultaneously causes shield to rotate about 8 ° around y-axis in one direction, until shield is by elements below (return rib 12-30, shield lock 12-5, stand-off element 12-6 and anti-detection wall 12-51) one of stop bit, the element is arranged on lid 12 inner surface and internal anti-detection wall 12-20 or the inner surface and internal anti-detection wall 12-20 for being attached to lid 12.Along a rotation Turn direction, anti-detection groove 20-54 will be engaged with anti-detection wall 12-51 and shield contact pins 20-2 distal edge will be with stand-off Element 12-6 is engaged (referring to Fig. 8 B, Fig. 8 D), and in another direction, lock ratchet 20-8 will be engaged with shield lock 12-5 (referring to Fig. 8 C) and gusset 20-7 will be engaged (referring to Fig. 8 A) with returning to rib 12-30.In leaning out example at two, table is supported Face 20-9 is engaged with the respective curved portion in guiding rib 12-4, and this produces pivotal point.(therefore, -8 °≤Δ R≤+ 8 °).

With reference to Fig. 9 A- Fig. 9 C and Figure 10 A and Figure 10 B, show wired with the 15A being inserted into cap bore 12-2,12-3 The cross-sectional view of the electric wiring device 10 of plug slice.Fig. 9 A and Figure 10 A are the electricity of " A1 " interception of the figure shown in Fig. 5 A The cross-sectional view of gas electrical power wiring assembly 10.Fig. 9 B, Fig. 9 C and Figure 10 B are the electric wiring dresses of " A2 " interception of the figure shown in Fig. 5 A Put 10 cross-sectional view.

As shown in these figures, show that shield 20 moves residing from return/resting position to open position along its x and z Various positions.As described above, series connection shield 50 has two states：Open mode when shield 20 is opened and at shield 20 In return or the blocked state for the moment of blocking position.Additionally, it should be noted that when in 15A plug slice patchholes 12-2,12-3 When, no plug slice part applies any power to be moved into open position on series connection shield 50, therefore, and series connection hides Plate tends to remain in closing or blocking position.

With reference to Fig. 9 A and Fig. 9 B, when 15A wire jack plugs inserted sheet (parallel to each other) is inserted into hole 12-2,12-3, shield 20 start to move in a z-direction until supporting surface 20-9 is engaged with the bending section in guiding rib 12-4 along guiding rib 12-4.(when So, the movement occurs in every side of shield 20).Once supporting surface 20-9 reaches the bending section in guiding rib, plug slice Power cause shield 20 to follow guiding rib 12-4 along x and z directions.Once plug slice be removed, back-moving spring 30 be constructed and It is configured to make these movements reversely and shield 20 is returned to return/resting position.

With reference to Fig. 9 C, the electric wiring for the shield 20 for showing the transition period between home position and open position is disclosed The cross-sectional view of device 10.When live wire inserted sheet and zero line inserted sheet press down on shield 20, the bias force of spring 30 is overcome, and And shield 20 remains and is arranged essentially parallel to protecgulum.As shield 20 is moved down, when shield 20 along oblique guiding rib 12-4 to During lower slider, shield 20 also generally moves () in the x-direction in figure 9 a to the left, and in Fig. 9 C to the right., can be with Fig. 9 C Find out that opening 20-4 width (Δ W) is much larger than guiding rib 12-4 thickness, and this feature allows shield 20 to work as it from return position Put when being transformed into open position and to move back and forth or swing relative to guiding rib 12-4.(as described above, this swing ability to hide Plate 20 more effectively moves in response to the engagement with bending or out-of-flatness plug slice etc. and prevents from clogging).Therefore, originally Utility model by allow shield 20 between lid 12 and rear main body 14 free floating (in +/- 8 °) and overcome skew, it is right Plug slice problem (related to traditional shutter mechanism and as above explained in the background section) that is accurate and damaging.Specifically Ground, the utility model is generally provided to be translated along the shield 20 in xz directions, while allowing shield in all three dimensions (x, y, z) In " swing "；This counterintuitive oscillating motion prevents the damage to shield during plug is inserted.

With reference to Figure 10 A and Figure 10 B (showing relative cross-sectional view), the live wire inserted sheet " H " of 15A wire jack plugs is shown Contacted respectively with firewire contact 14-2 and zero line contact 14-3 with zero line inserted sheet " N ".Now, the movement of plug slice is substantially complete Into；Also, shield has moved to the bottom for being oriented to slope 12-4, with complete compression reseting spring 30.

With reference to Figure 11 A- Figure 11 C, the other cross-sectional view of electric wiring device 10 is disclosed.In these figures, 20A Wire jack plug inserted sheet (orthogonal plug slice) is inserted into cap bore.Note, Figure 11 A and Figure 11 B are along shown in Fig. 5 A The cross-sectional view of the electric wiring device 10 of " A1 " interception of figure, and Figure 11 C are the electricity of " A2 " interception of the figure shown in Fig. 5 A The cross-sectional view of gas electrical power wiring assembly 10.

As shown in these figures, the shield 20 in the various positions between home position and open position is shown.When making During with 20A plugs, zero line plug slice will with connect shield engagement so that its will move in the y-direction (that is, be retracted into Figure 11 A, In the page shown in Figure 11 B).Figure 11 C show that series connection shield 50 is moved in the y-direction by 20A zero lines plug slice, and And fingers 20-55 retracts and does not stop that series connection stops cam 50-1.(referring also to Fig. 6 B).

With reference to Figure 12, electric wiring can be used according to the 20A shields component 100 of another embodiment of the present utility model In device 10, the electric wiring device 10 is shown as 15A/20A socket devices (because zero line opening 12-3 configurations herein There is T-slot).Certainly, shield component 100 can be used in strict 20A sockets, and wherein zero line opening 12-3 is to be orthogonal to out Mouth 12-2 rectangular channel.It will be understood by those skilled in the art that shield component 100 goes for GFCI, AFCI, TVSS etc. Protectiveness termination in.

Socket 10 include lid 12 and rear main body 14, and be configured to duplex apparatus (provide two groups of plug slice openings, It sets one group per one end).Every group of plug slice opening includes grounding pin hole 12-1, live wire opening 12-2 and zero line opening 12-3.Lid 12 is configured to coordinate with rear main body 14, and rear main body 14, which includes earth bus 14-1, includes firewire contact 14-2 fire Line conductor and the neutral conductor for including zero line contact 14-3.Ground hole 12-1 is with forming the earthing contact in earth bus 14-1 14-12 is aligned and connected, and live wire hole 12-2 is aligned and connected with firewire contact 14-2,14-3 pairs of null line hole 12-3 and zero line contact Standard is simultaneously connected.It (is respectively 12- that shield component 100 is located at every group of live wire plug slice opening and zero line plug slice opening respectively 2nd, 12-3) between its corresponding firewire contact and zero line contact (14-2,14-3).Shield component 100 may be also used in wherein In the jack configurations (being referred to as " two opening receptacles ") for eliminating earthing contact and ground hole.

Each shield component 100 is equipped with compression spring 300, and compression spring 300 is configured to when no external force is by inserting Head or foreign matter make shield be moved to " return " or " static " position when being applied to shield.More specifically, shield 20 can be in the position Put/state under rotated around axle between about +/- 8 degree.In a word, shield 20 may be at one of four positions：Return to position Put, zero line blocking position, live wire blocking position or open position.Main shield 20A is with including fixed guide component 40 and screening of connecting The series connection shield portion cooperating of plate 50.Two series connection shields 50 are shown, respectively each zero line for being arranged on lid 12 is opened Mouth 12-3.Each series connection shield 50 is located in its corresponding ways 40 and can be linear in its corresponding ways 40 Mobile, the ways 40 is located on its corresponding null line hole 12-3 horizontal component.It is as described herein, when shield component 100 from home position be moved to open position when, main shield 20 rotates translation in X-Z plane, to allow series connection shield 50 along Y Dimension linear is translated.Specifically, series connection shield 50 has two states：Open mode when shield 20 is opened and when shield 20 Blocked state during in return or blocking position.

With reference to Figure 13, the exploded view of the inside of protecgulum and shield component described in Figure 12 is disclosed.Show in insertion Shield component 100 before the inside of lid 12.The diameter of compression spring 300 is about 0.2 inch, and is about by diameter 0.01 inch of line is made.Compression spring 300 is configured to apply a small amount of power (about 100-200 grams).Although the torsion in Fig. 1 Turn power and the power of direction of rotation that spring 30 provides the translation direction for being used for making shield 20 be biased in home position, but compress Spring 300 only provides translational force and dependent on different guiding rib structure 12-400 and a pair of supporting surfaces 20-90,20-92) (rather than single surface 20-9) is to realize rotational positioning.Other elements (ways 40 and series connection shield 50) substantially with figure It is identical with the respective element of description shown in 1-11C.

With reference to Figure 14, the plan of the inside of protecgulum 12 and shield component 100 described in Figure 12 is disclosed.Except compression Outside spring 300, the embodiment is identical substantially with Fig. 3 embodiment.That is, four shown formula shield components 100 (including shield element 20, spring element 300, director element 40 and series connection shields 50) couple with the inside of lid 12.Such as preceding institute State, back-moving spring 300 applies small power to shield 20 so that it is set or be maintained at return state.Returning to state/position Under blocking position, fingers 20-55 (not shown in this Figure) prevents the linear movement of shield 50 in the y-direction of connecting.

With reference now to Figure 15 A- Figure 15 B, there is provided the isometric detail view of shield 20.Shield 20 can be for example by by suitably Plastic material injection molding such as nylon, makrolon, acetal, acrylic acid, polyester, polyurethane and manufacture.Figure 15 A and figure 15B is substantially identical with Fig. 4 A and Fig. 4 B respectively.One group of difference is related to substitutes torsionspring 30 with compression spring 300.Therefore, originally Embodiment include compression spring retainer element 20-300 rather than torsionspring seat 20-30 (Fig. 4 A, Fig. 4 B) and with its phase To compression spring seat 12-302 (Figure 13).Another group of difference is related to replaces supporting surface with supporting surface 20-90 and 20-92 20-9。

Figure 16 A- Figure 16 B are that the shield component and protecgulum shown in Figure 12 of in an open position and closed position is shown respectively Inside plan.In addition to compression spring 300, these figures are identical substantially with Fig. 5 A- Fig. 5 B embodiment.Will figure 16B and Figure 16 A are compared, it is obvious that the linear translation in the y-direction of shield 50 of connecting so that cap bore 12-3 is beaten completely Open.Once 20A plug slices are removed from the apparatus, then spring 300 is configured to shield 20 backing into return state (figure 16A).Specifically, when shield 20 is promoted (in fig. 16b) to the right, fingers 20-55 is configured and positioned to and cam 50-1 is engaged so that series connection shield 50 returns to static/home position (to stop hole 12-3).

With reference to Figure 17, the cross-sectional view of shield component 100 shown in Figure 12 in home position is shown.Except compression bullet Outside spring 300 and guiding rib 12-400, the embodiment is identical substantially with Fig. 7 embodiment.As it was previously stated, back-moving spring 300 apply about 100-200 grams of translational force so that gusset 20-7, which is biased to close to or leaned on, returns to rib 12-30 (at +/- 8 ° In the range of).When shield 20 is in home position, fingers 20-55 is biased to prevent series connection shield 50 direction in the y-direction Fingers 20-55 any linear movement.In one end of angular range (+/- 8 °), shield 20 will be engaged with protecgulum 12 but do not connected Connect.(specifically, anti-detection wall 12-51 engaged with anti-detection groove 20-54 and shield contact pins 20-2 distal edge 20-53 and Stand-off element 12-6 is engaged).

With reference to Figure 18 A- Figure 18 D, the cross section of the shield component shown in Figure 12 in various blocking positions is shown Figure.In addition to compression spring 300, guiding rib 12-400 and supporting surface 20-90,20-92, the embodiment substantially with figure 8A- Fig. 8 D embodiment is identical.Figure 18 A and Figure 18 B are the electric wiring devices 10 of " A1 " interception of the figure shown in Figure 16 A Cross-sectional view.Figure 18 C and Figure 18 D are the cross-sectional views of the electric wiring device 10 of " A2 " interception of the figure shown in Figure 16 A. In these figures, shield 20 rotates to " stop " position to stop the object inserted in single opening, and shield 50 of connecting is protected Hold and be prevented from (in side by fingers 20-55, barrier 40- being passed through in opposite side in its blocked state and linearly movement 11).Figure 18 C and Figure 18 D clearly show that fingers 20-55 barrier functionality (stops that series connection hides by fingers 20-55 Plate 50).

Although some embodiments of the present utility model rotate dependent on spring and single supporting surface for shield, this Embodiment is this in rotary moving to realize by changing shield 20 and guiding rib 12-400.Specifically, shield 20 has around leading Two supporting surfaces (20-90,20-92) pivoted to rib 12-400 V-shape portion.

Figure 19 A- Figure 19 C are the cross-sectional views of the shield component shown in Figure 12, and wherein 15A wire jack plugs inserted sheet is inserted into lid In hole 12-2,12-3.In addition to compression spring 300, guiding rib 12-400 and supporting surface 20-90,20-92, the embodiment party Formula is identical substantially with Fig. 9 A- Fig. 9 C embodiment.Figure 20 A- Figure 20 B are the shield groups shown in Figure 12 in an open position The cross-sectional view of part (15A wire jack plugs inserted sheet is engaged with contact 14-2,14-3).

Therefore, Figure 19 A and Figure 20 A are the cross sections of the electric wiring device 10 of " A1 " interception of the figure shown in Figure 16 A Figure.Figure 19 B, Figure 19 C and Figure 20 B are the cross-sectional views of the electric wiring device 10 of " A2 " interception of the figure shown in Figure 16 A.

As it was previously stated, showing that shield 20 moves residing various positions from return/resting position to open position along its x and z Put.As described above, series connection shield 50 has two states：Open mode when shield 20 is opened and returned when shield 20 is in Or the blocked state for the moment of blocking position.Additionally, it should be noted that when in 15A plug slice patchholes 12-2,12-3, not having There is plug slice part to apply any power on series connection shield 50 to be moved into open position, therefore, series connection shield 50 inclines To in be maintained at closing or blocking position.

With reference to Figure 19 C, disclose the cross-sectional view of electric wiring device 10, show home position and open position it Between the transition period shield 20.When live wire inserted sheet and zero line inserted sheet are pressed downward shield 20, the bias force of spring 300 is overcome, And shield 20, which is remained, is arranged essentially parallel to protecgulum.When shield 20 is moved down, supporting surface 20-90 is along guiding rib 12- 400 slide and (note, guiding rib 12-400 and supporting surface 20-92 interaction is not present during opening).When shield 20 During along oblique guiding rib 12-400 slide downwards, shield 20 also generally in the x-direction (in fig. 19 a to the left, in Figure 19 C to It is right) it is mobile.In Figure 19 C, it can be seen that opening 20-4 thickness of the width (Δ W) much larger than guiding rib 12-4, and this feature Shield 20 is allowed to move back and forth or swing relative to guiding rib 12-4 when it is transformed into open position from home position.(as above It is described, this ability of waving allow shield 20 in response to the engagement with bending or out-of-flatness plug slice etc. more effectively Move and prevent from clogging).As in the foregoing embodiment, the utility model is by allowing shield 20 in lid 12 and rear main body 14 Between free floating (in +/- 8 °) and overcome skew, alignment and damage plug slice problem (with traditional shutter mechanism phase Close and as above explained in the background section).Specifically, the utility model generally provides flat along the shield 20 in xz directions Move, while allowing shield in all three dimensions (x, y, z) " swing "；This counterintuitive oscillating motion is prevented in plug To the damage of shield during insertion.

With reference to Figure 20 A, compression spring 300 is used in unusual but favourable mode.Such as those of ordinary skill in the art institute Understand, generally apply compression stress in one end of spring so that along the longitudinal axis of spring by spring-compressed and release.In the embodiment party In formula, shield 20 is translated in X-Z plane so that spring 300 also rotates in the plane.Specifically, one end of spring is fixed To lid 12 (at 12-302), and the other end of spring is attached to shield post 20-300, therefore causes spring when shield is translated 300 rotate in XZ planes.

Figure 21 A are the shield components according to Figure 12 of the present utility model for inserting 20A wire jack plug inserted sheet components Cross-sectional view.In addition to guiding rib 12-400, the embodiment is identical substantially with Figure 11 A embodiment.

Figure 21 B and Figure 21 C are the cross-sectional views of the shield component shown in Figure 12, and wherein 20A wire jack plugs inserted sheet component is complete It is fully inserted into and shield component is in an open position.In addition to guiding rib 12-400, the embodiment substantially with Figure 11 B- Figure 11 C embodiment is identical.When using 20A plugs, zero line plug slice will be with shield engagement of connecting so that it will be along y Move (that is, being retracted into the page shown in Figure 21 A, Figure 21 B) in direction.Figure 21 C show series connection shield 50 by 20A zero Line plug slice is moved in the y-direction so that fingers 20-55 retracts without stopping that series connection stops cam 50-1.(referring also to figure 6B)。

As shown in implementation herein with Figure 22, another electric device for removing protecgulum and shield component is disclosed Exploded view.The embodiment is similar to the embodiment shown in Fig. 1-Figure 11 C.

As it was previously stated, socket 10 includes lid 12 and rear main body 14, and it is configured to duplex apparatus and (provides two groups of plugs to insert Piece opening, one group is set per one end at it).Every group of plug slice opening include grounding pin hole 12-1, live wire opening 12-2 and Zero line opening 12-3.Lid 12 is configured to coordinate with rear body 14.

Different from prior embodiments, the feature previously set in lid is repositioned onto in guide frame 400.It is oriented to The side wall of component 400 plays a part of being very similar to gusset 12-40 and 12-50.Therefore, shield guiding rib 400-4 is formed On the inner surface of the side wall of ways 400.As it was previously stated, shield lock 400-5 and each guiding rib 400-4 is attached, and Rib 400-30 is returned substantially perpendicular to each guiding rib 400-4 and shield lock 400-5 extensions.Ways also includes multiple Stand-off element 400-6, anti-detection wall 400-10,400-20 and 400-51.

Shield 20 and series connection shield 50 are arranged in ways 400 so that they are opened positioned at every group of live wire plug slice Mouth and zero line plug slice opening (being respectively 12-2,12-3) its corresponding firewire contact and zero line contact (14-2,14-3) Between.Each shield 20 is equipped with double reverse reset springs 30, and this pair of reverse reset spring 30 is configured to when no external force is led to Cross plug or shield is moved to " return " or " static " position when foreign matter is applied to shield.More specifically, shield 20 can be Rotated under the positions/conditions around axle between about +/- 8 degree.In a word, shield 20 may be at one of four positions：Return Return is put, zero line blocking position, live wire blocking position or open position.As it was previously stated, main shield 20A is cooperateed with series connection shield 50 Operation.

As shown in implementation herein with Figure 23, point for the another electric device for removing protecgulum and shield component is disclosed Xie Tu.The embodiment is similar to the embodiment shown in Figure 12-Figure 21 C.Therefore, except compression spring 300, the embodiment It is identical substantially with Figure 22 embodiment.Each shield 20 is equipped with compression spring 300, and the compression spring 300 is configured to Shield is set to be moved to " return " or " static " position when no external force is applied to shield by plug or foreign matter.More specifically, Shield 20 can rotate around axle under the positions/conditions between about +/- 8 degree.In a word, shield 20 may be at four positions One of：Home position, zero line blocking position, live wire blocking position or open position.Main shield 20A is assisted with shield 50 of connecting Biconditional operation.

Similar with Figure 22, the feature previously set in lid is repositioned onto in guide frame 400.Ways 400 Side wall play a part of being very similar to gusset 12-40 and 12-50.Therefore, shield guiding rib 400-4 formation is being oriented to structure On the inner surface of the side wall of part 400.As it was previously stated, shield lock 400-5 and each guiding rib 400-4 is attached, and return to rib 400-30 is substantially perpendicular to each guiding rib 400-4 and shield lock 400-5 extensions.Ways also includes multiple stand-offs member Part 400-6, anti-detection wall 400-10,400-20 and 400-51.

Although having been described and showing multiple utility model embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art It will readily appreciate that for performing functions described herein and/or obtaining result described herein and/or one or more advantages Various other devices and/or structure, and each such change and/or modification be considered as in utility model described herein In the range of embodiment.More generally, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that, all parameters described herein, size, Material and structure are exemplary, and actual parameter, size, material and/or structure will depend on teaching using the utility model The one or more application-specifics led.It would be recognized by those skilled in the art that or normal experiment can be used only to determine herein Many equivalent embodiments of described specific utility model embodiment.It is not intended to the utility model being limited to disclosed One or more concrete forms, on the contrary, the utility model is intended to fall into this practicality as defined by the appended claims All modifications, alternative structure and equivalent in new spirit and scope.It will thus be appreciated that only in an illustrative manner Aforementioned embodiments are provided, and in the range of appended claims and its equivalent, embodiment of the present utility model It can implement in the way of different from specifically describing and being claimed.

All references cited herein, including publications, patent applications and patents, herein with such as each reference text Offer and be instructed to be incorporated by reference into this individually and in particular by the degree for being incorporated herein by reference and all illustrating herein Text.

Being defined as defined and used herein is interpreted as control in dictionary definition, the document being incorporated by reference into In definition and/or defined term its ordinary meaning in the range of.

The term used in context of the present utility model is described (particularly in the context of appended claims) " one " should be interpreted to cover odd number and plural number with " described " and similar reference word, unless otherwise indicated herein or with up and down Text is clearly contradicted.

As used in herein in the specification and in the claims, the word on the list of one or more elements " at least one " is appreciated that at least one element in any one or more elements meant in element list, But not necessarily it is included at least one in each element specifically listed in element list, and is not excluded in element list Any combinations of element.This definition also allows to there can optionally be except in the signified element list of word " at least one " having Element outside the element that body is specified, regardless of whether whether related to those elements being specifically designated.Therefore, show as non-limiting Example, in one embodiment, " in A and B at least one " (or equally, " in A or B at least one " or equally, " A And/or at least one in B ") may refer at least one, alternatively including it is more than one (there is A and in the absence of B, and Alternatively include the element in addition to B)；In another embodiment, it refers at least one, alternatively including more than one (there is B and A be not present, and alternatively include the element in addition to A)；In further embodiment, it refers at least one It is individual, alternatively including more than one (there is A), and at least one, it is alternatively (and optional including more than one (there is B) Ground includes other elements) etc..

It is also understood that unless the contrary clearly pointed out, otherwise it is claimed herein include more than one step or In any method of operation, the step of this method or the step of the order of operation is not necessarily limited to described this method or operation Sequentially.

As approximate expression herein used in entire disclosure and claims can be used for modification to allow change Without any quantificational expression for causing its related basic function to change.Therefore, by one or more terms for example " about " and " base In sheet " value of modification is not limited to specified exact value.In at least some cases, approximate expression can with for measured value The precision correspondence of instrument.Here with entire disclosure and claims, scope limitation can be combined and/or exchanged；Remove Non- context or expression are otherwise noted, and otherwise such scope is accepted and all subranges including wherein including.

Unless otherwise indicated herein, otherwise the enumerating for scope of this paper intermediate values is provided merely as individually referring in the model Interior each stenography method being individually worth is enclosed, and each individually value is merged in specification, such as its coverlet herein Solely enumerate.

All methods as described herein can be carried out in any suitable order, unless otherwise indicated herein or and context It is clearly contradicted.Provided herein is any and all example or exemplary table be only intended to preferably up to the use of (for example, " such as ") Embodiment of the present utility model is illustrated, without being any limitation as to scope of the present utility model, Unless Otherwise Requested.

Expression in specification is not necessarily to be construed as indicating any element being not claimed for implementing the utility model It is necessary.

In claim and description above, it is all connection words for example " comprising ", "comprising", " carrying ", " having ", " containing ", " being related to ", " holding ", " by ... constitute " etc. be interpreted as it is open, i.e. be intended to include but is not limited to.Only connect It should be closing or semi-enclosed connection word, such as United States Patent (USP) respectively to connect word " Consists of " and "consisting essentially of ..." Described in Section 2111.03 of office's patent examining procedure handbook.

Claims (19)

1. a kind of electric device, including：

Housing, the housing includes the protecgulum that couples with least one main component, and the preceding surface of master of the protecgulum includes many Individual receptacle openings, the multiple receptacle openings are configured to accommodate multiple plug slices of wired electric connector, described at least one Individual main component includes at least one set of socket contact, and the socket contact includes live wire socket contact and zero line socket contact；

Guide frame, the guide frame corresponds at least one set of socket for being connected to the protecgulum, and the guide frame includes First guide part and the second guide part；And

Shield component, the shield component includes the first shield portion, and the first shield portion couples with the second shield portion, and described the One shield portion couples and in response to by the multiple when not engaged with object in home position with first guide part One of receptacle openings engage with the object and from the home position can rotate to shield around first guide part Blocking position, is prevented from entering at least one set of socket contact in object described in the blocking position, in the return position Put or the blocking position described in the first shield portion be essentially prevented the second shield portion movement, the first shield portion response In engaged with the multiple plug slice and from the home position on first guide part move to it is described second be oriented to Open position in portion, second shield of the second shield portion from closing is allowed in the first shield portion described in the open position Position is moved to the second shutter position of opening, the first shield portion couple with the guide frame so that when shield element from The first shield portion is rotatably self-aligned to the multiple plug slice described in when the home position moves to the open position.

2. device according to claim 1, wherein, the first shield portion is configured to from the home position to institute State while open position is translated in two dimensions and rotate, each of described two dimensions are orthogonal with the first dimension axle, When the first shield portion is in the open position, the first shield portion allows the second shield portion along parallel to institute State the direction movement of the first dimension axle.

3. device according to claim 1, wherein, the first shield portion includes elongate portion, and the elongate portion is configured Be positioned to when the first shield portion be in the home position or the blocking position when prevent the second shield portion from Second shutter position of the closing is moved to the second shutter position of the opening.

4. device according to claim 3, wherein, the second shield portion also includes cam part, the cam part by with It is set to and is engaged with the elongate portion, and wherein described elongate portion is configured and positioned to engage with the cam part so that when The second shield portion is repositioned onto institute described in when the first shield portion moves to the home position from the open position State the second shutter position of closing.

5. device according to claim 1, wherein, the guide frame includes pivotal area, and the pivotal area is set Between first guide part and second guide part.

6. device according to claim 5, wherein, the first shield portion is configured in the blocking position around described Pivotal area rotates.

7. device according to claim 6, wherein, the first shield portion is configured to work as the first shield portion and institute When stating multiple plug slice engagements the open position is moved to via the pivotal area from the home position.

8. device according to claim 1, wherein, the first shield portion includes hole, and the hole is configured to described Open position allows one of the multiple plug slice to pass through.

9. device according to claim 1, wherein, the shield component includes spring, and the spring is configured to make institute State the first shield portion and be biased in the home position, and wherein described spring is selected from includes the one of torsionspring or compression spring Group spring.

10. device according to claim 9, wherein, the first shield portion be configured to when the first shield portion from When the home position is moved to the open position, revolving force is applied to the compression spring.

11. device according to claim 1, wherein, the guide frame is the integral type mould of the inner surface of the protecgulum Feature processed.

12. device according to claim 1, wherein, the guide frame is configured to insert the inner surface of the protecgulum In.

13. device according to claim 1, wherein, the housing includes electrical power wiring assembly housing, duplex receptacle housing, dress Adorn housing, extended line housing, many socket insert row housings, modular jack and switch case.

14. device according to claim 1, in addition to protection circuit, ground fault circuit interrupter, Arc Fault Circuit Relay or surge protective device.

15. device according to claim 1, wherein, the second shield portion also includes：Fixed guide component, it is described solid Determine ways to be configured to be arranged in the protecgulum；With the second shield element, the second shield element is configured to It is enough linearly to be moved in the fixed guide component.

16. device according to claim 15, wherein, the second shield portion includes stopping cam and relative to the resistance The plug slice cam that gear cam is obliquely installed.

17. device according to claim 16, wherein, the first shield portion includes elongate finger member, the dolichostenomelia Shape portion is configured to engage with the stop cam in the home position or the blocking position, to prevent second shield Element is linearly moved in the fixed guide component.

18. device according to claim 16, wherein, the plug slice cam is configured to insert with 20A zero lines plug The part engagement of piece so that linearly moved in the fixed guide component in the second shield element described in the open position It is dynamic.

19. device according to claim 1, wherein, two surfaces in the first shield portion are supported in the blocking position By the guide frame.