JP2011199930A - Outlet including shutoff function - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an outlet including a shutoff function that can shut off electricity at the occurrence of vibration, and can be handled easily.SOLUTION: The outlet including a shutoff function includes a plug cap 11 insertable into an existing outlet 100, a plug reception unit 12 that is energizably connected to the plug cap 11 and connects an external electric device freely, a switch bar 2 that is provided to be freely movable vertically and turns on and off the energization connection between the plug cap 11 and the plug reception unit 12, and a weight 3 arranged at an upper edge of the switch bar 2 to be disengaged from the upper edge when a prescribed vibration occurs. The switch bar 2 is arranged so that the switch bar 2 is positioned downward to turn on the energization connection when the weight 3 is positioned at the upper edge of the switch bar 2, and the switch bar 2 is positioned upward to turn off the energization connection when the weight 3 disengages from the upper edge of the switch bar 2.

Description

  The present invention relates to an outlet with a blocking function for electrically connecting an existing outlet to an electric device.

  Electrical equipment has the potential for fire and electric shock accidents that occur as a result of natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods. When used in ordinary households, consumers are not always familiar with electrical knowledge. Therefore, it is not possible to pay attention to these dangers, which may lead to an unexpected accident. In addition, since it is difficult to predict when natural disasters occur, it is often difficult to take action.

  Therefore, a sensor unit that transmits earthquake information sensed by a sensor wirelessly to an outlet and shuts off electricity and energization at the outlet receiving the earthquake information is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). Further, there is known a seismic isolation outlet that is attached to the back side of a wall outlet and interrupts an electric circuit when a sphere exceeds a convex portion by an earthquake (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Utility Model Registration No. 3139073 JP 10-174274 A

  However, the sensor unit described in Patent Document 1 uses a wireless structure and is complicated in configuration and requires a power source. Also, because it requires technical and specialized knowledge and experience, for consumers who are not familiar with electricity knowledge, Installation, setting and handling are not easy. Moreover, since the seismic isolation outlet described in Patent Document 2 is installed on the back side of the wall, interior work is required, installation is not easy, and it cannot be attached to a place where interior work cannot be performed.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an outlet with a shut-off function that can shut off electricity when vibration occurs and is easy to handle.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention of claim 1 is an insertion plug that can be inserted into an existing outlet, and a plug receiving portion that is connected to the insertion plug so as to be energized and can be connected to an external electric device. And a switch member that is movably arranged in the vertical direction and that turns on and off the energization connection between the insertion plug and the plug receiving portion, and when a predetermined vibration occurs in the upper end portion of the switch member. A detecting body disposed so as to be disengaged from the upper end portion, and when the detecting body is located at the upper end portion of the switch member, the switch member is located below and the energization connection is turned on. The switch member is disposed so that the switch member is located above and turns off the energization connection when the detection body is detached from the upper end of the switch member. Breaker It is attached electrical outlet.

  According to the present invention, the plug is inserted into the existing outlet, the electric device is connected to the plug receiving portion, and the detector is positioned at the upper end of the switch member. In this state, the switch member is positioned below, the insertion plug and the plug receiving portion are connected, and the existing outlet and the electric device are energized. On the other hand, when a predetermined vibration occurs due to an earthquake or the like, the detector is disengaged from the upper end of the switch member, the switch member is positioned upward, and the connection between the plug and the plug receiving portion is released. Thereby, electricity supply with the existing outlet and an electric equipment is interrupted | blocked.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the outlet with a blocking function according to the first aspect, a support member is provided that supports the detection body with an upper end portion of the switch member in a state where the switch member is positioned below. It is characterized by.

  According to this invention, in a state where the switch member is positioned below, that is, in a state where the detection body is positioned at the upper end portion of the switch member, the detection body is supported by the upper end portion of the switch member and the support member. On the other hand, when a predetermined vibration is generated due to an earthquake or the like, the switch member is positioned upward, so that the support structure by the upper end portion of the switch member and the support member is released. That is, it becomes difficult for the detector to be disposed on the upper end of the switch member.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the outlet with a shut-off function according to the first or second aspect, the reset that is operable from the outside and returns from the upper end of the switch member is returned to the upper end of the switch member. Means.

  According to this invention, by operating the reset means, the detection body returns to the upper end portion of the switch member, whereby the switch member is positioned below, and the plug and the plug receiving portion are reconnected, The power supply between the existing outlet and the electrical equipment is restored.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the outlet with a blocking function according to any one of the first to third aspects, the lower end portion of the switch member includes a levitation body that floats by liquid, and the levitation body is immersed in the liquid, The levitation force of the levitation body is set so that the switch member is pushed up to disengage the detection body from the upper end of the switch member.

  According to this invention, when the floating body is immersed in a liquid such as rain water, the detection body is detached from the upper end portion of the switch member, the switch member is positioned above, and the connection between the plug and the plug receiving portion is released. The power supply between the existing outlet and the electric device is cut off.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when vibration such as an earthquake occurs, the connection between the plug and the plug receiving part is released, and the energization between the existing outlet and the electric device is cut off. As described above, since electricity is interrupted when vibration is generated, it is possible to prevent fires and electric shocks. In addition, since it is only necessary to insert the plug into an existing outlet and connect the electrical device to the plug receiving portion, even a consumer who is not familiar with electricity knowledge can easily handle it. In addition, since it does not require power, power or radio, it can be used anywhere and anytime.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, when vibration such as an earthquake occurs, the detection body is detached from the upper end portion of the switch member, and the detection body becomes difficult to be disposed on the upper end portion of the switch member. Even if it continues, it becomes difficult to return a detection body to the upper end part of a switch member. For this reason, it is prevented / suppressed that the detection body returns due to vibration and the plug and the plug receiving portion are reconnected to restore power.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, since the reset means that can be operated from the outside is provided, even when the person cuts off the power by giving a vibration, by operating the reset means, Energization can be easily restored.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, since energization is interrupted when the levitation body is immersed in rainwater, etc., in the event of flooding on the floor, energization is reliably interrupted to prevent fire or electric shock, etc. It becomes possible to do.

It is side surface sectional drawing which shows the receptacle with a cutoff function which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the receptacle with a interruption | blocking function of FIG. It is AA sectional drawing of FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the interruption | blocking state by the vibration of an outlet socket with the interruption | blocking function of FIG. It is a figure which shows the OFF state (a) and ON state (b) of the detection relay of the outlet socket with the interruption | blocking function of FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which the reset mechanism of the outlet socket with the interruption | blocking function of FIG. 1 differentially performed. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment procedure of the receptacle with a interruption | blocking function of FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the interruption | blocking state by the water immersion of the outlet socket with the interruption | blocking function of FIG.

  The present invention will be described below based on the illustrated embodiments.

  FIG. 1 is a side sectional view of an outlet 1 with a blocking function according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the outlet 1 with a blocking function. This outlet 1 with a blocking function is an outlet having a function of electrically connecting an existing outlet to an external electric device and cutting off the power supply when vibration or flooding occurs. 11, plug receiving portion 12, switch bar (switch member) 2, weight (detecting body) 3, reset mechanism (resetting means) 4, float (floating body) 5, and casing 6 for housing them It has.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the plug 11 is a pair of conductive blades, the base end side being disposed in the casing 6, and the free end side being disposed so as to protrude from the back surface of the casing 6. And it can be inserted into a plug receiving portion of an existing outlet provided on a wall or a pillar.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the plug receiving portion 12 includes a pair of insertion ports 12 a provided on the front surface of the casing 6 and a pair of conductive contact terminals 12 b disposed in the casing 6. You can attach and connect plugs of external electrical devices such as TVs and vacuum cleaners. Moreover, the plug 11 and the plug receiving part 12 are arrange | positioned facing, and the plug 11 and the plug receiving part 12 are connected via the connection switch 13 so that electricity supply is possible. In this embodiment, two pairs of such plugs 11 and plug receiving portions 12 are provided in the vertical direction in FIG.

  The switch bar 2 has a rod shape and is arranged to be movable and slidable in the vertical direction and the axial direction. A first pedestal member 21 is provided at the upper end portion. The weight 3 is supported by the second pedestal member (support member) 64 and the first pedestal member 21 disposed in the casing 6 with the switch bar 2 positioned at the bottom dead center (downward). A pedestal 31 to be placed is formed.

  A protruding switch portion 22 is provided at the center portion of the switch bar 2, and the switch portion 22 turns the detection relay 7 on and off so that the connection switch 13 is turned on and off. That is, in the state where the switch bar 2 is located at the bottom dead center, the detection relay 7 is off and the connection switch 13 is on, that is, the plug 11 and the plug receiver 12 are connected. From this state, when the switch bar 2 slides to the top dead center (upward), as shown in FIG. 4, the switch unit 22 turns on the detection relay 7, and the connection switch 13 is turned off, that is, the plug 11 and plug The connection with the receiving unit 12 is released.

  Here, in the detection relay 7, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, a contact bar 71 is disposed so as to be swingable by upper and lower springs 72, and a first contact 73 is provided at one end of the detection relay 7. A latch 74 for temporarily fixing the first contact 73 is provided. In addition, when the second contact 75 which is an external output contact is disposed opposite to the first contact 73 and the detection relay 7 is in the OFF state, as shown in FIG. And the second contact 75 are separated from each other. On the other hand, when the other end of the contact bar 71 is pushed up and the detection relay 7 is turned on, the first contact 73 and the second contact 75 are connected and the external contact is turned on as shown in FIG. Thus, the connection switch 13 is turned off (circuit cut).

  Further, a compression coil spring 23 that presses (biases) the switch bar 2 upward is disposed below the switch portion 22. When the weight 3 is positioned on the first base member 21 of the switch bar 2, the switch bar 2 is positioned at the bottom dead center against the force of the compression coil spring 23, and the weight 3 is positioned on the switch bar 2. When the first pedestal member 21 is disengaged, the switch bar 2 is positioned at the top dead center by the force of the compression coil spring 23.

  Further, when the weight 3 is detached from the pedestal 31, the first pedestal member 21 of the switch bar 2 is located at the top dead center, so that the formation of the pedestal 31 by the second pedestal member 64 is released. Moreover, the weight 3 does not return to the upper end of the switch bar 2 unless the first base member 21 is positioned higher than the bottom of the weight 3 and the reset mechanism 4 described later is operated.

  Thus, when the weight 3 is located at the upper end portion of the switch bar 2, the switch bar 2 is located at the bottom dead center, and the energization connection between the plug 11 and the plug receiving portion 12 is turned on. . Further, when the weight 3 is detached from the upper end portion of the switch bar 2, the switch bar 2 is located at the top dead center, and the energization connection between the plug 11 and the plug receiving portion 12 is turned off.

  The weight 3 is a spherical body and is disposed on a pedestal 31 formed on the upper end side of the switch bar 2 and has its own weight and gravity that pushes down the switch bar 2 against the force of the compression coil spring 23. Moreover, it arrange | positions so that it may remove | deviate from the base 31 when a predetermined vibration generate | occur | produces. That is, for example, when an earthquake having a seismic intensity of about 4 occurs, the shape, weight, and surface roughness of the weight 3, and the shape and surface roughness of the pedestal 31 are set so that the weight 3 rolls off from the pedestal 31. Yes.

  The reset mechanism 4 is a mechanism that can be operated from the outside and returns the weight 3 removed from the pedestal 31 to the pedestal 31. The reset mechanism 4 mainly includes a weight receiver 41, a vertically movable bar 42, an operation bar 43, and an operation block 44. I have.

  The weight receiver 41 is composed of a plurality of members, the whole is annular, the pedestal 31 is located in the ring, and the outer edge is formed so as to reach the inner surface of the casing 6, and the outer edge side opens around the pedestal 31, Each member is disposed so as to be closed. The up and down movable bar 42 is connected to each member of the weight receiver 41 and is arranged so as to extend in the up and down direction in the figure, and the up and down movable bar 42 is connected so as to be interlocked. In addition, one vertical movable bar 42 extends to the operation bar 43.

  The operation bar 43 is disposed so as to be slidable in the horizontal direction in the figure, and is positioned such that one end is positioned in front of the casing 6 and the other end is in contact with the coil spring 24. An operation block 44 is disposed on the operation bar 43. The operation block 44 has a side surface of a right triangle, and is arranged so that the lower end portion of the vertically movable bar 42 is in contact with the inclined surface.

  In the normal state, as shown in FIG. 4, the lower end portion of the vertically movable bar 42 is positioned at the lower end portion of the operation block 44 and the weight receiver 41 is open. In this state, when the operation bar 43 is pushed against the force of the coil spring 24, the lower end of the vertically movable bar 42 is positioned at the upper end of the operation block 44 as shown in FIG. To rise. As a result, the weight receiver 41 is closed, and the weight 3 located on the outer edge side of the weight receiver 41 is guided to the pedestal 31 side and disposed on the pedestal 31. When the operation bar 43 is released, the operation bar 43, the vertically movable bar 42, and the weight receiver 41 are returned to their original positions by the force of the coil spring 24.

  The float 5 is a floating body that floats with water (liquid), and is disposed at the lower end of the switch bar 2. The float 5 is a sphere, and when it is immersed in a predetermined amount of water, its buoyancy, buoyancy, that is, volume and size, is set so that the weight 3 is released from the pedestal 31 by pushing up the switch bar 2 and the weight 3. Has been.

  The casing 6 has electrical insulation and includes an upper lid portion 61 and a main portion 62 as shown in FIG. The upper lid 61 is transparent so that the position of the weight 3 can be confirmed from the outside. An opening 62a is formed at the lower end of the main body 62, and water can flow from the opening 62a toward the float 5 side. Further, a shield 62b is provided above the float 5 so as to prevent water flowing into the float 5 from flowing upward. Further, two mounting bolts 63 are attached to the main body 62 in the vertical direction, and the casing 6 can be attached to the existing outlet 100 using the mounting bolts 63 as will be described later.

  Next, the installation method and operation of the outlet 1 with a blocking function having such a configuration will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 7, the panel 101 of the existing outlet 100 is removed, and the plug 11 of the outlet 1 with the blocking function is inserted into the plug receiving portion 103 provided in the main body 102 of the existing outlet 100. Here, the existing outlet 100 is disposed on a vertical member such as a wall or pillar of a house and connected to a commercial power source. Next, the outlet 1 with a blocking function is attached to the existing outlet 100 by tightening the attachment bolt 63 in the screw hole 103 a provided in the main body 102. Here, without removing the panel 101, the plug 11 of the outlet 1 with the blocking function may be inserted into the plug receiving portion 103 from above the panel 101.

  Subsequently, when a plug for a power cable of an electric device such as a TV or a vacuum cleaner is attached to the plug receiving portion 12 of the outlet 1 with a shut-off function, and the operation bar 43 is pressed once and released, the weight 3 as described above. Is disposed on the base 31. In this state, as shown in FIG. 1, the switch bar 2 is located at the bottom dead center, the detection relay 7 is turned off, the connection switch 13 is turned on, and the plug 11 and the plug receiver 12 are connected. It is in the state. In other words, the existing outlet 100 and the electric device are energized via the plug 11 and the plug receiver 12.

  In this state, when a predetermined vibration is applied to the outlet 1 with a blocking function due to an earthquake, an infant's contact or mischief, the weight 3 is detached from the pedestal 31 as shown in FIG. Accordingly, as described above, the switch bar 2 slides to the top dead center by the force of the compression coil spring 23, the detection relay 7 is turned on, and the connection switch 13 is turned off. That is, the connection between the insertion plug 11 and the plug receiving portion 12 is released, and the energization between the existing outlet 100 and the electric device is interrupted.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 8, when the float 5 is submerged to a predetermined position with drainage or rainwater from a drainage facility, the switch bar 2 and the weight 3 are pushed up as described above, and the weight 3 is detached from the pedestal 31. . Thereby, the connection between the plug 11 and the plug receiving portion 12 is released, and the energization between the existing outlet 100 and the electric device is interrupted.

  Thereafter, after confirming safety, when the operation bar 43 is once pushed and released, the weight 3 is returned to the base 31 as described above, whereby the switch bar 2 is located at the bottom dead center and the detection relay 7 is turned off. The connection switch 13 is turned on. And the plug 11 and the plug receiving part 12 are reconnected, and the energized state of the existing outlet 100 and the electric equipment is restored.

  As described above, according to the outlet 1 with the shut-off function, when vibration or flooding occurs, the energization between the existing outlet 100 and the electric device is shut off, thereby reliably preventing a fire or an electric shock. It becomes possible. In addition, once the energization is interrupted, the weight 3 does not return to the upper end of the switch bar 2 unless the reset mechanism 4 is operated, that is, the energization is not restored, and thus energization is inadvertently restored. Is prevented / suppressed.

  Also, since the plug 11 and the plug receiving portion 12 are connected and separated by turning the connection switch 13 on and off with the switch bar 2, once the connection switch 13 is turned on, the plug 11 and the plug receiving portion are connected. The energization state with the part 12 is stable. That is, unlike the conventional case, since the connection state is not maintained by the weight of the sphere, even if the weight 3 is shaken on the pedestal 31 due to vibration, the energization state is not affected, and a stable energization state is achieved. can get.

  Furthermore, since the upper cover part 61 of the casing 6 is transparent, the position state of the weight 3 can be confirmed from the outside. For this reason, if the weight 3 is removed from the pedestal 31 except for the upper lid 61 when the electric device does not operate, it can be determined that the energization is cut off by the outlet 1 with the blocking function. If it is disposed, it can be determined that a power failure of the commercial power source or a failure of the electrical equipment itself has occurred.

  Moreover, since it is only necessary to insert the plug 11 of the outlet 1 with a blocking function into the plug receptacle 103 of the existing outlet 100, even a consumer who is not familiar with electricity knowledge can easily handle it. Moreover, since no power source, power, or radio is required, it can be used anywhere and anytime. Further, since the power supply is easily restored by simply pressing the operation bar 43, the handling is extremely easy and safe.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the specific configuration is not limited to the above embodiment, and even if there is a design change or the like without departing from the gist of the present invention, Included in the invention. For example, in the above embodiment, the connection switch 13 is turned on / off via the detection relay 7, but the connection switch 13 may be directly turned on / off by the switch unit 22.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Outlet with interruption | blocking function 11 Plug plug 12 Plug receiving part 13 Connection switch 2 Switch bar (switch member)
21 1st base member 3 Weight (detection body)
31 Base 4 Reset mechanism (reset means)
5 Float
6 Casing 64 Second pedestal member (supporting member)
7 Detection relay 100 Existing outlet

Claims (4)

An insertion plug that can be plugged into an existing outlet,
A plug receiving portion that is connected to the plug-in plug so as to be energized and can be connected to an external electric device;
A switch member that is movably disposed in the vertical direction and that turns on and off the current-carrying connection between the insertion plug and the plug receiving portion;
A detection body disposed on the upper end of the switch member so as to be detached from the upper end when a predetermined vibration occurs,
When the detection body is located at the upper end of the switch member, the switch member is positioned below and the energization connection is turned on, and when the detection body is disconnected from the upper end of the switch member, The switch member is disposed so that the switch member is positioned above to turn off the energization connection.
An outlet with a blocking function. In a state where the switch member is positioned below, a support member that supports the detection body with an upper end portion of the switch member is provided.
The outlet with a blocking function according to claim 1. It is operable from the outside, and includes a reset means for returning the detection body, which is detached from the upper end portion of the switch member, to the upper end portion of the switch member,
The outlet with a blocking function according to any one of claims 1 and 2. A levitation body that floats with liquid is provided at the lower end of the switch member,
When the levitation body is immersed in a liquid, the levitation force of the levitation body is set so that the detection member is removed from the upper end portion of the switch member by pushing up the switch member.
The outlet with a blocking function according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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