CN220544338U

CN220544338U - Socket

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Publication number: CN220544338U
Application number: CN202321756349.9U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 张晓明; 李成力
Original assignee: Suzhou Ele Mfg Co ltd
Current assignee: Suzhou Ele Mfg Co ltd
Priority date: 2023-07-06
Filing date: 2023-07-06
Publication date: 2024-02-27
Anticipated expiration: 2033-07-06

Abstract

The present disclosure proposes a socket comprising: the power supply module is connected to the zero live wire and provides power output for the electric equipment through the jack arranged on the power supply module; a replaceable module removably mounted in the receptacle, the replaceable module accessing the power cord to provide additional circuit processing functions; a receptacle housing that houses the power module and the replaceable module. Through implementing this socket, the user can change the replaceable module according to the demand in a flexible way for the socket has richer function and is applicable to different application scenario.

Description

Socket

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to the electrical arts, and more particularly, to a socket.

Background

With the progress of technology and the increase of safety consciousness, some wall sockets with additional functions, such as a wall socket with USB charging function, a wall socket with switch function, a wall socket with dimmer function, a wall socket with human body sensing function, etc., are appeared on the market. However, there is currently a lack of a wall outlet product on the market that can modularly and selectively combine a plurality of different functions together, and thus cannot meet the diversified needs of users.

Disclosure of Invention

In order to solve the above problems and disadvantages, the present disclosure proposes a socket, including: the power module is connected to the zero fire wire and provides power output for electric equipment through a jack arranged on the power module, and the power module comprises a first face cover and a first shell which are arranged outside the power module; a replaceable module removably mounted in the receptacle, the replaceable module accessing a power cord to provide additional circuit processing functions, the replaceable module including a second facecap and a second housing disposed externally thereof; a receptacle housing that houses the power module and the replaceable module.

By adopting the embodiment, a user can flexibly replace the replaceable module according to the requirement, so that the socket has richer functions and is suitable for different application scenes.

In one embodiment, the additional circuit processing functions include, but are not limited to, one of the following: a power function with a USB interface, a dimmer function with a control element, a power switch function with a control element, a surface sensing function, a power function with a conventional socket interface, or a night light lighting function.

In one embodiment, the first housing is integral with the receptacle housing.

In one embodiment, the power module further comprises a fault shutdown protection device that shuts down the power output upon detection of an electrical fault within the power module.

In one embodiment, the power module further includes a reset key and a test key, where the reset key is used for turning on the power output after being turned off, and the test key is used for detecting whether the fault circuit breaking protection device works normally.

In one embodiment, the power cord of the replaceable module is electrically connected to an output of the fault circuit protection device such that the fault circuit protection device is adapted to the replaceable module.

In one embodiment, the receptacle housing has an aperture for receiving the replaceable module, wherein the second face cap abuts the aperture to at least partially secure the replaceable module.

In one embodiment, the socket further comprises mounting ears disposed on both sides thereof, the mounting ears adjacent the replaceable module comprising a first catch member disposed thereon, the power module comprising a second catch member disposed on a structure thereof adjacent the replaceable module, the second housing comprising a first bayonet member and a second bayonet member disposed thereon, wherein the first bayonet member is engaged with the first catch member and the second bayonet member is engaged with the second catch member.

In one embodiment, the receptacle housing includes an upper stop and a lower stop disposed thereon, and the mounting ears include a stop that cooperates with the upper stop and the lower stop to secure the mounting ears to the receptacle housing.

In one embodiment, the mounting ears include a heat sink that is positioned against the power module or the replaceable module.

Drawings

Other features and advantages of the present utility model will be better understood from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

fig. 1 illustrates a partially disassembled schematic view of a receptacle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 2 illustrates an overall structural schematic of a socket according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 3 shows a disassembled schematic of a power module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 4 shows a disassembled schematic of a replaceable module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 5 illustrates an assembly schematic of a socket housing and mounting ears according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 6 shows a schematic view of section A-A of fig. 5.

Fig. 7 shows a schematic A-A section of the mounting lug fitted in the socket housing.

Fig. 8 shows a schematic view of section B-B of fig. 5.

Fig. 9 shows a schematic structural view of an alternative module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 10 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a receptacle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 11 shows alternative modules as other types of schematic diagrams.

Fig. 12 shows a socket schematic of an alternative module according to the present disclosure as a conventional socket module.

Fig. 13 shows a schematic of a receptacle of an alternative module according to the present disclosure as a dimmer module.

Fig. 14 shows a schematic diagram of a socket with an alternative module according to the present disclosure being a night light or a human body sensing module.

Fig. 15 shows a schematic of a socket with an alternative module as a power switch according to the present disclosure.

Detailed Description

The technical scheme of the present disclosure is further specifically described below by way of examples and with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the drawings is intended to illustrate the general inventive concept of the present disclosure and should not be taken as limiting the disclosure. The expressions such as left, right, bottom, top, etc. employed in describing the respective components are not absolute, but rather relative. When the individual components are arranged as shown in the figures, these expressions are appropriate, but when the positions of the individual components in the figures are changed, these expressions also change accordingly.

In the description of the present disclosure, unless explicitly defined otherwise, terms such as arrangement, mounting, connection, etc. should be construed broadly and the specific meaning of the terms in the present disclosure can be reasonably determined by a person skilled in the art in connection with the specific contents of the technical solution.

Fig. 1 illustrates a partially disassembled schematic view of a receptacle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 2 illustrates an overall structural schematic of a socket according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The present disclosure proposes a socket 10, the socket 10 comprising a power module 11, a replaceable module 12, and a socket housing 13. The power module 11 is connected to the zero line and provides power output to the powered device through the jack 110 provided on the power module 11. The power module 11 includes a first cover 111 and a first housing 13 disposed at an outside thereof. The replaceable module 12 is removably mounted in the receptacle 10, which accesses the power cord to provide additional circuit processing functions. The replaceable module 12 includes a second cover 120 and a second housing 121 disposed on an exterior thereof. The receptacle housing 13 is for receiving the power module 11 and the replaceable module 12. In the present embodiment, the bottom surface of the receptacle housing 13 is not closed, but in other examples, the bottom surface may be closed.

In this embodiment, the replaceable module 12 is a power module with a USB interface on the surface, which provides USB power functionality. In other embodiments, the replaceable module may also provide other additional circuit processing functions, such as a dimmer function with control elements, a power switch function with control elements, a surface sensing function, a power supply function with conventional outlet interfaces, or a night light lighting function.

Fig. 3 further shows a schematic exploded view of the power module in this embodiment. As can be seen from fig. 3, the first housing 13 of the power module 11 is integrated with the socket housing 13. In other embodiments, the first housing and the receptacle housing may be different components. Referring to fig. 3, the power module 11 includes at least a first cover 111, a first housing 13, an L socket piece 112, an N socket piece 113, a G socket piece 114, a power input 115, and an output connection wire 116. The power input 115 is used to access neutral, hot, and ground. The connection manner of the power input terminal 115 and the output terminal 116 is not limited to wire direct welding connection, bolt spinning terminal connection, terminal plugging connection, and the like. At least one group of power jacks 110 is arranged on the first face cover 111, and the jacks 110 enable plugs of electric equipment to be inserted, so that power connection with the power module 11 is achieved.

The power module 11 also includes a fault shutdown protection device 117 that shuts down the power output upon detection of an electrical fault within the power module 11. The fault circuit interrupter protection device 117 may be a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), an arc fault interrupter (AFCI), or other circuit interrupter protection device. When the power module 11 is normally powered, the fail-safe device 117 is in a reset state. In this state, the input contact set and the output contact set inside the power module 11 are closed, and the input end and the output end of the protection device 117 are connected, so that the socket piece of the power module 11 and the connected electric equipment are powered. When the power supply module 11 fails, such as a leakage fault, an arc fault, or a ground fault, the fault circuit interrupter protection device 117 automatically switches to the tripped state. In this state, the input contact set and the output contact set inside the power module 11 are disconnected, and the input end and the output end of the protection device 117 are disconnected, so that the socket piece of the power module 11 and the connected electric equipment lose electricity.

Further, the power line of the replaceable module 12 is electrically connected to the output terminal of the fault circuit protection device 117, so that the fault circuit protection device 117 is adapted to the replaceable module 12. In the present embodiment, the output of the fail-safe device 117 is the output 116 of the power module 11. In other words, the replaceable module 12 is connected in series with the power supply module 11. The fail-safe device 117 cuts off the supply of power when the power module 11 or the replaceable module 12 fails. Of course, in other examples, the power cord of the replaceable module 12 may be connected directly to the zero fire wire, in which case the replaceable module 12 is connected in parallel with the power module 11, and the fault shutdown protection device 117 is not active on the replaceable module 12. Or in another example, the power cord connection of the replaceable module 12 is different from the zero fire cord to which the power module 11 is connected.

The power module 11 further includes a reset key 118 and a test key 119 disposed on the first cover 111. The reset key 118 is used to turn the power output back on after being turned off. When the fault shutdown protection device 117 is in the tripped state, pressing the reset button 118 may return to the reset state, thereby turning on the power output. The test button 119 is used to detect whether the fault circuit interrupter protection device 117 is operating properly. Pressing test button 119 may simulate fault current with fault circuit protection device 117 in a reset state. When the protection device 117 is operating normally, it will automatically switch to the tripped state, thereby cutting off the power output. And when the protection device 117 is not operating properly, it will not respond, still keeping the power on.

Fig. 4 shows a disassembled schematic view of the replaceable module of the present embodiment. The replaceable module 12 includes a second cover 120, a second housing 121, an input 122, and an internal assembly 123. The second housing 121 is provided with a clamping hook 124 at both sides, the second cover 120 is provided with a bayonet 125 at both sides, and the clamping hook 124 cooperates with the bayonet 125 to fix the second cover 120 on the second housing 121. Referring to fig. 1, the receptacle housing 13 has an aperture 100 for receiving the replaceable module 12. The second facecap 120 abuts the aperture 100 to at least partially secure the replaceable module 12. Specifically, the second face cap 120 is sized larger than the aperture 100 to block continued insertion of the replaceable module 12 into the aperture 100. In addition, the input end 122 of the replaceable module 12 is used for connecting to a power cord, and the connection mode of the input end 122 is not limited to wire direct welding connection, bolt spinning terminal connection, terminal plugging connection, elastic conductor contact connection and the like.

The socket 10 further includes mounting ears 14 disposed on either side thereof. One end of the mounting lug 14 is provided with a mounting plate, on which at least one mounting hole 141 is provided for fixing the socket 10 to a wall. The other end of the mounting lug 14 is provided with a radiating fin 142, and the radiating fin 142 is clung to the power module 11 or the replaceable module 12, so that heat dissipation is facilitated.

Fig. 5 is an assembly schematic diagram of the socket housing and the mounting ear of the present embodiment. Fig. 6 is a schematic view of section A-A of fig. 5, and fig. 7 is a schematic view of section A-A of the mounting ears mounted in the socket housing. Fig. 8 is a schematic view of section B-B of fig. 5. Wherein the mounting ear 14 adjacent to the replaceable module 12 (i.e. the mounting ear located on the left in fig. 5) comprises a first catch member 143 arranged thereon, and the power module 11 comprises a second catch member 131 arranged on its structure adjacent to the replaceable module 12. Referring to fig. 9, the second housing 121 of the replaceable module 12 includes first and second bayonet pieces 126 and 127 provided at both sides thereof. As shown in the cross-sectional view of the socket in fig. 10, the first bayonet 126 is engaged with the first hook 143, and the second bayonet 127 is engaged with the second hook 131, so that the replaceable module 12 is installed and fixed in the socket 10.

Referring to fig. 6 and 7, alternatively, the receptacle housing 13 includes an upper stopper 132 and a lower stopper 133 disposed thereon, and the mounting ears 14 include a stopper 144. For example, the upper stopper 132 may be an upper stopper, the lower stopper 133 may be a lower stopper, and the stopper 144 may be a stopper bar. The stoppers 144 cooperate with the upper stopper 132 and the lower stopper 133, respectively, to fix the mounting ears 14 to the receptacle housing 13. In other examples, the mounting ears 14 may also be threadably secured to the receptacle housing 13. In the present embodiment shown in fig. 3, the right-hand mounting lug 14 can be integrated in the power module 11 and fastened to the socket housing 13.

In other embodiments, as shown in fig. 11, the replaceable module may also be a socket module 15 with a conventional socket interface on the surface, which provides the power supply function; a dimmer module 16 with a knob or slide switch on the surface that provides the dimmer function; a night light module 17 may also be provided that provides a night light illumination function; a human body sensing module 17 with infrared or other sensing elements on the surface, which provides sensing and signal output control functions; there may also be a power switch 18 with a knob or springboard on the surface that provides the power switch function.

Figures 12-15 further illustrate a socket schematic with other alternative modules. Specifically, fig. 12 shows a receptacle of a replaceable module as a conventional receptacle module. Fig. 13 shows a socket in which the alternative module is a dimmer module. Wherein the replaceable module comprises an input connection line 161 and an output connection line 162. The input connection line 161 is used for connecting to a power line. The output connection 162 may output a supply voltage or a control signal processed by the dimmer module 16. Fig. 14 shows a socket with an alternative module being a night light or a human body sensing module. Fig. 15 shows a socket with an alternative module being a power switch. By implementing the utility model, a user can flexibly replace the replaceable module according to the requirement, so that the socket has richer functions and is suitable for different application scenes.

Although the present utility model has been described herein with reference to particular examples, which are intended to be illustrative only and not to be limiting of the utility model, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that changes, additions or deletions may be made to the disclosed embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A socket, comprising:

the power module is connected to the zero fire wire and provides power output for electric equipment through a jack arranged on the power module, and the power module comprises a first face cover and a first shell which are arranged outside the power module;

a replaceable module removably mounted in the receptacle, the replaceable module accessing a power cord to provide additional circuit processing functions, the replaceable module including a second facecap and a second housing disposed externally thereof;

a receptacle housing that houses the power module and the replaceable module.

2. The receptacle of claim 1 wherein the replaceable module is any one of:

the power supply module with the USB interface on the surface, the dimmer module with the knob or the sliding switch on the surface, the power switch with the knob or the springboard on the surface, the human body induction module with the induction element on the surface, the socket module with the conventional socket interface on the surface, or the night lamp module.

3. The receptacle of claim 1 wherein said first housing is integral with said receptacle housing.

4. The receptacle of claim 1, wherein said power module further comprises a fault shutdown protection device that shuts down said power output upon detection of an electrical fault within said power module.

5. The jack of claim 4, wherein the power module further includes a reset button and a test button disposed on the first face cover, the reset button being configured to switch the power output back on after being turned off, the test button being configured to detect whether the fail-safe device is functioning properly.

6. The receptacle of claim 4 wherein said power cord of said replaceable module is electrically connected to an output of said fail-safe device such that said fail-safe device is adapted for use with said replaceable module.

7. The receptacle of claim 1, wherein the receptacle housing has an aperture for receiving the replaceable module, wherein the second face cap abuts the aperture to at least partially secure the replaceable module.

8. The receptacle of claim 1 further comprising mounting ears disposed on either side thereof, said mounting ears adjacent said replaceable module comprising a first catch member disposed thereon, said power module comprising a second catch member disposed on a structure adjacent said replaceable module, said second housing comprising a first bayonet member and a second bayonet member disposed thereon, wherein said first bayonet member is engaged with said first catch member and said second bayonet member is engaged with said second catch member.

9. The socket of claim 8, wherein the socket housing includes upper and lower stops disposed thereon, and wherein the mounting ears include a stop that cooperates with the upper and lower stops to secure the mounting ears to the socket housing.

10. The socket of claim 8, wherein the mounting ears include heat sinks that are proximate to the power module or the replaceable module.