KR102282306B1 - Safety multi tap electric socket - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention closes the plug terminal connection hole so as not to be exposed to the outside in a multi-tap outlet that can connect a plurality of power plugs, and opens and connects only when the power plug is connected to prevent foreign substances from penetrating into the terminal, and further It relates to a safety multi-tap outlet that can prevent safety accidents such as infants by locking the plug terminal connection hole from being easily opened in a closed state. According to the present invention, the outlet case is formed with a plurality of plug seating grooves each having a plug connection hole; and a plug connection hole opening/closing module configured in the case to open and close the plug terminal connection hole by contacting and releasing the contact with the plug terminal inserted into the case.

Description

SAFETY MULTI TAP ELECTRIC SOCKET

The present invention relates to a safety multi-tap outlet, and more particularly, in a multi-tap outlet capable of connecting a plurality of power plugs, the plug terminal connection hole is closed so as not to be exposed to the outside, and the terminal is opened and connected only when the power plug is connected. It relates to a safety multi-tap outlet that prevents foreign substances from penetrating into the side, and furthermore, locks the plug terminal connection hole so that it is not easily opened in a closed state to prevent safety accidents such as infants.

A multi-tap outlet is an outlet in which a plurality of plugs of electrical appliances using electricity can be inserted, and is an outlet for providing convenience so that multiple electric appliances can be used simultaneously in a fixed outlet.

1 is a perspective view showing a multi-tap outlet according to the prior art.

A typical multi-tap outlet according to the prior art, as shown in FIG. 1, is a multi-tap (1) that can be used by inserting a plug of an electrical appliance in general, a case (3) provided with a plug insertion part (2) in the form of a groove and a plug pin insertion terminal (not shown) mounted inside the case (3), connected to the power line, and into which a pair of plug pins are inserted, and each plug pin insertion terminal can be individually or on/off controlled at once. In some cases, individual switches/main switches are further provided.

However, there is a problem in that one of the most common accidents in the use of electrical outlets is that dust accumulates or foreign substances enter the outlet, and explosions and fires frequently occur due to short circuits.

Republic of Korea Public Utility Model Publication 20-2008-0002163 (published on June 25, 2008) Korean Utility Model Publication 20-2009-0010287 (published on Oct. 8, 2009) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2012-0110692 (published on October 10, 2012) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2012-0110692 (published on October 10, 2012)

Therefore, the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, in a multi-tap outlet capable of connecting a plurality of power plugs, the plug terminal connection hole is closed so as not to be exposed to the outside, and is opened and connected only when the power plug is connected, An object of the present invention is to provide a safety multi-tap outlet that can prevent foreign substances from penetrating into the terminal.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a safety multi-tap outlet that can prevent safety accidents such as infants by locking the plug terminal connection hole from being easily opened in a closed state.

The problems to be solved of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to one aspect of the present invention for achieving the objects and other features of the present invention, the outlet case is formed with a plurality of plug seating grooves each having a plug connection hole; and a plug connection hole opening/closing module configured in the case to open and close the plug terminal connection hole by contacting and releasing the contact with the plug terminal inserted into the case.

In another aspect of the present invention, it includes an upper open base body to which a copper plate to which a power connection plug terminal is connected is installed, and a lower open cover body coupled to the upper portion of the base body and having a plurality of plug seating grooves formed therein. case; a plug terminal connection hole formed in the plug seating groove of the cover body; a power switch configured at one end of the cover body to intermittently supply power to the copper plate; and a plug connection hole opening/closing module configured to the base body or the cover body to open and close the plug terminal connection hole by contacting and releasing the inserted plug terminal.

In the present invention, the plug connection hole opening and closing module includes a support shaft formed in the case; a first opening/closing rod having one end rotatably coupled to one side of the support shaft and the other end extending from one end and positioned on a lower surface of one of the plug terminal connection holes; a second opening/closing rod having one end rotatably coupled to the other side of the support shaft and extending from one end to a lower surface of the other one of the plug terminal connection holes; a spring member for elastically acting on the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod in a direction facing each other; a stopper extending from one of the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod to the other to support the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod to have a predetermined distance; and an opening/closing interlocking means 260 formed at the ends of the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod to move the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod away from each other by contact with the ends of the inserted power connection plugs. ); may be included.

In the present invention, each of the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod consists of a first extension rod extending radially outward from the support shaft, and a second extension rod extending from an end of the first extension rod, The two second extension rods extend in parallel and have their ends positioned below the plug terminal connection hole, and the stopper has one end coupled to one of the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod, and the other end of the stopper is connected to the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod. The first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod may be formed to contact and support the other.

In the present invention, the opening and closing interlocking means 260 is formed at the end of each of the first opening and closing rod and the second opening and closing rod to be inserted into the plug terminal and cam interlock, so that the first opening and closing rod and the second opening and closing rod are distant It can be configured to

In the present invention, the opening/closing interlocking means 260 may be formed as a cam inclined surface at each end of the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod, and may be formed as a surface inclined from the upper side to the lower side of the side.

In the present invention, it is configured in the case may further include a rotation restraint unit for restricting the rotation of at least one of the first opening and closing rod and the second opening and closing rod.

In the present invention, the rotation constraint unit includes a locking switch or operation button configured on one side of the case; and contacting or releasing contact with at least one side surface of the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod by manipulating the locking switch or the operation button, or in a locking groove formed in upper surfaces of the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod. It may include a; constraining member formed to be inserted or uninserted.

In the present invention, the rotation restraining unit further comprises a cover member for covering the locking switch or operation button by rotating one side about the axis, the locking switch or operation button is formed in a mounting groove recessed than the upper surface of the case and the cover member is formed to be flush with the upper surface of the case when the locking switch or operation button is covered, and the restraining member is composed of a link assembly interlocking with the operation of the locking switch or operation button, The first opening/closing rod or the second opening/closing rod is made to come into contact with or to be released from contact, or it is composed of an insertion protrusion that is configured in the locking switch or operation button and protrudes and protrudes by the operation of the locking switch or operation button, so that the insertion projection is the first opening and closing rod The first opening/closing rod or the first opening/closing rod or the first opening/closing rod or the first opening/closing rod or the second opening/closing rod is formed to be inserted or released into an insertion groove formed on the upper surface of the opening/closing rod or the second opening/closing rod, or formed as a "U"-shaped fitting piece that protrudes and protrudes by the operation of the locking switch or operation button 2 It can be made to be fitted and disengaged on the upper surface and both sides of the opening and closing rod.

According to the safety multi-tap outlet according to the present invention can provide the following effects.

First, the present invention closes the plug terminal connection hole so as not to be exposed to the outside in a multi-tap outlet that can connect a plurality of power plugs, and opens and connects only when the power plug is connected to prevent foreign substances from penetrating into the terminal. Accordingly, there is an effect of preventing a fire by preventing a short circuit caused by foreign substances such as dust.

Second, the present invention has the effect of fundamentally preventing a safety accident by locking the plug terminal connection hole so that it is not easily opened in a closed state, thereby preventing the infant from inserting such as chopsticks.

Third, the present invention has the effect of having manufacturability and economic feasibility by enabling it to be implemented with a simple configuration.

Effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 is a perspective view showing a multi-tap outlet according to the prior art.
2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the safety multi-tap outlet according to the present invention.
3 is a plan view showing the configuration of the plug connection hole opening and closing unit constituting the safety multi-tap outlet according to the present invention.
Figure 4 is a side view showing the configuration of the plug connection hole opening and closing unit constituting the safety multi-tap outlet according to the present invention.

Additional objects, features and advantages of the present invention may be more clearly understood from the following detailed description and accompanying drawings.

Prior to the detailed description of the present invention, the present invention can make various changes and can have various embodiments, and the examples described below and shown in the drawings are not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments. No, it should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

When a component is referred to as being “connected” or “connected” to another component, it is understood that the other component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in between. it should be On the other hand, when it is said that a certain element is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that no other element is present in the middle.

The terms used herein are used only to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "comprises" or "have" are intended to designate that the features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification exist, but one or more other features It should be understood that it does not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

In addition, terms such as "...unit", "...unit", "...module", etc. described in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which includes hardware or software or hardware and It can be implemented by a combination of software.

In addition, in the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same components are given the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and the overlapping description thereof will be omitted. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, throughout this specification, when a step is located “on” or “before” another step, this means not only a case in which a step is in a direct time-series relationship with another step, but also a step of mixing after each step and Likewise, the order of two stages includes the same rights as in the case of an indirect time series relationship in which the time series order can be changed.

Hereinafter, a safety multi-tap outlet according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the safety multi-tap outlet according to the present invention, Figure 3 is a plan view showing the configuration of the plug connection hole opening and closing unit constituting the safety multi-tap outlet according to the present invention, Figure 4 is a safety according to the present invention It is a side view showing the configuration of a plug connection hole opening/closing unit constituting a multi-tap outlet.

Safety multi-tap outlet according to the present invention, as shown in Figures 2 to 4, the base body 110 of the upper opening to which a copper plate (not shown) to which the power connection plug terminal is connected is installed; a lower open cover body 120 coupled to an upper portion of the base body 110 and having a plurality of plug seating grooves 121 formed therein; a plug terminal connection hole 122 formed in the plug seating groove 121 of the cover body 120; a power switch 130 configured at one end of the cover body 120 to intermittently supply power to the copper plate; and a plug connection hole opening/closing module configured in the base body 110 or the cover body 120 to open and close the plug terminal connection hole 122 . Reference numeral 101 denotes a power connection cable.

The base body 110 and the cover body 120 form a case 100 of multi-tap content. In other words, a plurality of plug seating grooves 121 in which plug terminal connection holes 122 are respectively formed are formed on the upper surface of the case, and a copper plate (not shown) to which power connection plug terminals are connected is installed therein.

Next, the plug connection hole opening/closing module includes a support shaft 210 formed in the case 100, one end rotatably coupled to one side of the support shaft 210, and the other end extending from one end to the The first opening/closing rod 220 positioned on the lower surface of one of the plug terminal connection holes 122, one end is rotatably coupled to the other side of the support shaft 210, and the other end is extended from one end to connect the plug terminal. The second opening/closing rod 230 positioned on the lower surface of the other one of the holes 122, and the spring member 240 elastically acting on the first opening/closing rod 220 and the second opening/closing rod 230 in a direction facing each other ) and a stopper extending from any one of the first opening/closing rod 220 and the second opening/closing rod 230 to the other to support the first opening/closing rod 220 and the second opening/closing rod 230 to have a predetermined distance. 250, and the first opening/closing rod 220 and the second opening/closing rod 230 formed at the ends of the first opening/closing rod 220 and the second opening/closing rod 230 in contact with the ends of the inserted power connection plugs. It includes an opening/closing interlocking means 260 for allowing the 230 to move away from each other.

The support shaft 210 is formed on one side of each of the plug seating grooves 121 formed in the case 100 (ie, the cover body 120 of the case).

In addition, the support shaft 210 is formed to protrude from the upper surface of the base body 110 , to protrude from the lower surface of the cover body 120 , or to face the base body 110 and the cover body 120 . It may be formed by protruding from the surface.

The support shaft 210 is preferably formed of an insulator (eg, a resin material).

Next, each of the first opening/closing rod 220 and the second opening/closing rod 230 includes first extension rods 221 and 231 extending radially outward from the support shaft 210 , and the first extension rod 221 . , 231) is made of a second extension rod (222, 232) extending in the longitudinal direction of the multi-tap content from the end, the two second extension rods (222, 232) are extended in parallel and the end of the plug terminal connection hole (122) is to be located in the lower part.

Subsequently, both ends of the spring member 240 are respectively coupled to the first opening/closing rod 220 and the second opening/closing rod 230 so that the first opening/closing rod 220 and the second opening/closing rod 230 are connected to each other. It is not particularly limited as long as it is a configuration capable of generating an elastic force in the opposite direction, and may be, for example, a coil spring or a torsion spring.

In addition, the spring member 240 may be formed of an insulator (eg, a resin material), and is preferably made of a metal material in consideration of the service life.

The stopper 250 has one end integrally formed with any one of the first opening/closing rod 220 and the second opening/closing rod 230, and the other end of the first opening/closing rod 220 and the second opening/closing rod ( 230) is formed to be supported in contact with the other of

At this time, the length of the stopper 250 is formed to have a length corresponding to the distance between the ends of the first opening/closing rod 220 and the second opening/closing rod 230 to close the plug terminal connection hole 122 . do.

Next, the opening and closing interlocking means 260 is formed as a cam inclined surface of each of the first opening and closing rod 220 and the second opening and closing rod 230, and is formed as a cam inclined surface inclined from the upper side to the lower side of the side.

On the other hand, the safety multi-tap outlet according to the present invention is configured in the case 100 (ie, the base body 110 or the cover body 120) of the first opening and closing rod 220 and the second opening and closing rod 230. It further includes a rotation constraining unit for constraining at least one rotation.

The rotation restraint unit includes a locking switch 310 or an operation button configured on one side of the case 100, and the first opening/closing rod 220 and the second opening/closing rod 230 by operation of the locking switch or operation button. The first opening/closing rod 220 and the second opening/closing rod 220 and the second opening/closing rod are contacted or released from contact with at least one side of the It is configured to include a constraining member for intermittent rotation of the rod 230,

The locking switch 310 or the operation button may be a known push-pull type button, and may be formed in the form of a toggle switch.

Here, the rotation restraint unit may further include a cover member for rotating one side of the axis to cover the locking switch or the operation button.

In this case, the locking switch or operation button is formed in a mounting groove recessed from the upper surface of the case 100 , and the cover member is formed to be flush with the upper surface of the case 100 when the locking switch or operation button is covered. do. In addition, an opening operation groove (opening operation cutout groove) is formed at an end opposite to the rotation end of the cover member so that a user can lift it with a fingernail or the like.

Subsequently, the restraining member is composed of a link assembly interlocking with the operation of the locking switch or the operation button, and is brought into contact with or released from the side surface of the first opening/closing rod 220 or the second opening/closing rod 230 to be the first The opening/closing rod 220 and the second opening/closing rod 230 may be rotationally constrained or rotatable.

In addition, the constraining member is integrally formed with the locking switch or operation button and consists of an insertion protrusion that protrudes and protrudes by the operation of the locking switch or operation button, so that the insertion projection is the first opening/closing rod 220 or the second opening/closing rod ( By being inserted into or released from the insertion groove formed on the upper surface of the 230 , the rotation of the first opening/closing rod 220 or the second opening/closing rod 230 may be constrained or released.

In addition, the constraining member is integrally formed with the locking switch or operation button and is formed as a "C"-shaped fitting piece that protrudes and protrudes by the operation of the locking switch or operation button, so that the first opening/closing rod 220 or the second opening/closing rod By being fitted to and disengaging from the upper surface and both sides of the 230 , rotation of the first opening/closing rod 220 or the second opening/closing rod 230 may be constrained or released.

According to the safety multi-tap outlet according to the present invention as described above, in a multi-tap outlet capable of connecting a plurality of power plugs, the plug terminal connection hole is closed so as not to be exposed to the outside, and is opened and connected only when the power plug is connected. It is possible to prevent foreign substances from penetrating into the terminal side, and accordingly, there is an advantage in that it is possible to prevent a short circuit due to foreign substances such as dust, thereby preventing a fire.

In addition, the present invention can fundamentally prevent a safety accident by locking the plug terminal connection hole so that it is not easily opened in a closed state to prevent an infant from inserting chopsticks, etc., and can be implemented with a simple configuration to improve manufacturability and economy There are advantages to having

Although the above-described embodiments have been described with reference to the limited drawings, a person skilled in the art may apply various technical modifications and variations based on the above. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order than the described method, and/or the described components of the system, structure, apparatus, circuit, etc. are combined or combined in a different form than the described method, or other components Or substituted or substituted by equivalents may achieve an appropriate result.

The embodiments described in this specification and the accompanying drawings are merely illustrative of some of the technical ideas included in the present invention. Therefore, since the embodiments disclosed in the present specification are for explanation rather than limitation of the technical spirit of the present invention, it is obvious that the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. Modifications and specific embodiments that can be easily inferred by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical idea included in the specification and drawings of the present invention should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

100: case
110: base body
120: cover body
121: plug seating groove
122: plug terminal connection hole
130: power switch
210: support shaft
220: first opening and closing rod
230: second opening and closing rod
221, 231: first extension rod
222, 232: second extension rod
240: spring member
250: stopper
260: insertion interlocking means
310: locking switch (operation button)

Claims (9)

delete a case including a base body having an upper opening to which a copper plate to which a power connection plug terminal is connected is installed, and a cover body having a lower opening coupled to an upper portion of the base body and having a plurality of plug seating grooves formed thereon;
a plug terminal connection hole formed in the plug seating groove of the cover body;
a power switch configured at one end of the cover body to intermittently supply power to the copper plate; and
a plug connection hole opening/closing module configured to the base body or the cover body to open and close the plug terminal connection hole by contacting and releasing the contact with the inserted plug terminal;
The plug connection hole opening/closing module includes a support shaft formed in the case, one end rotatably coupled to one side of the support shaft and the other end extending from one end to be located on a lower surface of one of the plug terminal connection holes a first opening/closing rod, a second opening/closing rod having one end rotatably coupled to the other side of the support shaft, the other end extending from one end and positioned on the lower surface of the other one of the plug terminal connection holes, and the first opening/closing rod; and a spring member that elastically acts on the second opening/closing rod in a direction opposite to each other, and extending from one of the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod to the other so that a predetermined distance is provided between the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod A stopper supporting the opening and closing and opening and closing so that the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod are moved in a direction away from each other by contact with the end of the power connection plug formed and inserted at the ends of the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod Interlocking means; including,
Each of the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod consists of a first extension rod extending radially outward from the support shaft, and a second extension rod extending from an end of the first extension rod,
The two second extension rods extend in parallel and their ends are located below the plug terminal connection hole,
The stopper has one end coupled to any one of the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod, and the other end is formed to be in contact with and supported by the other of the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod,
The opening/closing interlocking means includes the first opening/closing rod and the first opening/closing rod so that the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod are separated from each other by cam interlocking with a plug terminal formed and inserted at each end of the first opening/closing rod and the second opening and closing rod. A cam inclined surface is formed at each end of the second opening/closing rod, and a surface inclined from the upper side to the lower side is formed.
Further comprising a rotation restraining unit configured in the case to restrict rotation of at least one of the first opening and closing rod and the second opening and closing rod,
The rotation constraint unit may contact or release contact with at least one side of the first opening/closing rod and the second opening/closing rod by the operation of a locking switch or operation button configured on one side of the case, and the locking switch or operation button, or , The first opening and closing rod and the second opening and closing rod includes a restraining member formed to be inserted or released into the locking groove formed on the upper surface,
The rotation constraint unit further includes a cover member that rotates on one side about the axis to cover the locking switch or operation button,
The locking switch or operation button is formed in a mounting groove recessed from the upper surface of the case,
The cover member is formed to be flush with the upper surface of the case when the locking switch or the operation button is covered,
The constraining member is configured as a link assembly interlocking with the operation of the locking switch or the operation button to be in contact with or released from a side surface of the first opening/closing rod or the second opening/closing rod, or configured to the locking switch or the operation button and is made of an insertion protrusion that protrudes and protrudes by the operation of the locking switch or operation button so that the insertion protrusion is inserted into or released from the insertion groove formed on the upper surface of the first opening/closing rod or the second opening/closing rod, or the locking switch or It is formed as a "C"-shaped fitting piece that protrudes and protrudes by the operation of an operation button, characterized in that it is fitted to the upper surface and both sides of the first opening/closing rod or the second opening/closing rod to be disengaged.
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