KR102464204B1 - Expandable modular power strip - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an expandable modular multi-tap, and more particularly, to a body made in a cube shape and provided with at least one; a plurality of plug insertion grooves formed on the circumferential surface of the main body to supply power; a plug formed on one end surface of the body; including, wherein the plug is inserted into the plug insertion groove and electrically connected to each other, and the main body is continuously coupled in a series or parallel direction to be loaded in a modular fashion.

Description

Expandable modular power strip

The present invention relates to an expandable modular multi-tap, and more particularly, to an expandable modular multi-tap that can be used in a modular fashion by combining a plurality of cube-shaped bodies in series or parallel directions.

In general, the outlet is provided with at least one outlet port, and is composed of a plug to which an electric wire of a predetermined length is connected to supply power to one end. In order to use the modular multi-plug with detachable outlet, devices such as home appliances are concentrated and used where the detachable modular multi-plug is located, so it is inconvenient to put it in an appropriate position and use it.

In addition, since the connection cords of each home appliance are concentrated in one place, there are problems in that the connection cords are messily mixed with each other and even become tangled. In addition, the conventional multi-plug has a limited number of outlets, so it is inconvenient to connect more home appliances and use it. In order to increase the number of outlets, a separate multi-tap must be plugged in and used, and the length of the wire cannot be adjusted. did.

On the other hand, as the prior art, Utility Model Registration No. 20-0312349 is disclosed, and the prior art relates to a distributed outlet-attached multi-cord that can be used by assembling an electric wire with a length suitable for the required interval of the outlet.

In this prior art, an outlet for connecting home appliances is provided on the front side and is connected in series to the wire connection terminals provided in a plurality of outlets each having a wire connection terminal on one side and the other side, and is electrically connected to the wire. In order to connect the power outlet, it is necessary to dismantle the coupling bolt to open the upper cover where the outlet is formed, and after inserting the core of the wire into the wire connection terminal, tighten the wire tightening bolt, and cover the upper cover again and tighten the coupling bolt. The problem was inherent.

Republic of Korea Registered Utility Model No. 20-0312349

The present invention has been devised in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to combine a plurality of cube-shaped bodies in series or parallel directions and combine them in the direction desired by the user, so that it can be easily installed regardless of the installation space. It is to provide a modular multi-tap that can be expanded for

Another object of the present invention is to provide an expandable modular multi-tap to provide an interior effect by combining a plurality of main bodies in series or parallel direction to give an aesthetic feeling.

The purpose of the embodiments of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned purpose, and other objects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. .

According to the features for achieving the object as described above, the present invention is manufactured in the shape of a cube, the body is provided with at least one;

a plurality of plug insertion grooves formed on the circumferential surface of the main body to supply power;

a plug formed on one end surface of the body;

including,

The main body may be provided with an expandable modular multi-tab in which the plug is inserted into the plug insertion groove to be electrically connected to each other, and the main body is continuously coupled in a series or parallel direction to be loaded in a modular form.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the rim of the main body may be provided with an expandable modular multi-tab manufactured to be curved.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, an expandable modular multi-tab to which an anti-skid pad is attached may be provided on the edge of the main body.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the plug insertion groove may be provided with an expandable modular multi-tab that is installed in the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction, respectively.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, an expandable modular multi-tab in which a locking unit for fixing the main body adjacent to one side of the main body is further installed may be provided.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, an expandable modular multi-tap in which a gripping unit for gripping by a user is installed on one side of the main body may be provided.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, an expandable modular multi-tap in which an opening/closing unit for opening and closing the plug insertion groove is installed in front of the plug insertion groove may be provided.

According to the expandable modular multi-tap according to the present invention, a plurality of cube-shaped bodies are combined in series or parallel direction and combined in a direction desired by the user, thereby enabling easy installation regardless of the installation space.

In addition, by combining a plurality of the main body in a series or parallel direction to give an aesthetic feeling, it is possible to provide an interior effect.

1 is a perspective view showing an expandable modular multi-tap according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a side view showing a coupling relationship of an expandable modular multi-tap according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a perspective view illustrating a coupling relationship of an expandable modular multi-tap according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a plan view showing a locking unit of an expandable modular multi-tap according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a plan view showing a gripping unit of an expandable modular multi-tap according to an embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a plan view illustrating an opening/closing unit of an expandable modular multi-tap according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The following objects, other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be readily understood through the following preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein and may be embodied in other forms.

Rather, the embodiments introduced herein are provided so that the disclosed subject matter may be thorough and complete, and that the spirit of the present invention may be sufficiently conveyed to those skilled in the art.

The embodiments described and illustrated herein also include complementary embodiments thereof.

In this specification, the singular also includes the plural, unless specifically stated otherwise in the phrase. As used herein, the terms 'comprise' and/or 'comprising' do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In describing the specific embodiments below, various specific contents have been prepared to more specifically explain and help the understanding of the invention. However, a reader having enough knowledge in this field to understand the present invention may recognize that it can be used without these various specific details. In some cases, it is mentioned in advance that parts which are commonly known and not largely related to the invention in describing the invention are not described in order to avoid confusion in describing the invention.

1 is a perspective view illustrating an expandable modular multi-tab according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side view showing a coupling relationship of an expandable modular multi-tab according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a coupling relationship of an expandable modular multi-tab according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a locking unit of an expandable modular multi-tab according to an embodiment of the present invention. , FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a holding unit of an expandable modular multi-tap according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is an opening/closing unit of an expandable modular multi-tap according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flat view.

1 to 6, the present inventor's expandable modular multi-tab 10 is largely configured to include a main body 100, a plug insertion groove 110, and a plug 120.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3 , the main body 100 is provided with at least one and is loaded in a modular form.

Such, the main body 100 is preferably manufactured in a cube shape in order to be continuously coupled and loaded in a series or parallel direction.

At this time, the main body 100 is not limited to the cube shape, but it is revealed that it can be manufactured by being deformed into various shapes by those skilled in the art.

In addition, the rim of the main body 100 is manufactured to be curved at a certain angle, and by making the rim of the main body 100 curvature, it is possible to improve the aesthetics.

In addition, the curvature formed on the rim of the main body 100 may mean the entire rim of the main body 100, and it should be noted that the curvature may be formed by being limited to a portion of the rim.

Meanwhile, an anti-slip pad 101 may be further attached to the edge of the main body 100 .

Such, the anti-slip pad 101 can prevent the user from slipping in the user's hand when the user holds the multi-tab 10, and when the main body 100 is loaded in a modular form, each of the It is possible to provide a modular multi-tab in an aligned form by preventing the main body 100 from sliding between each other.

In this case, the anti-slip pad 101 is preferably manufactured by selecting a material capable of preventing slippage by friction.

In addition, a plurality of irregularities (not shown) are formed on the outer circumferential surface of the anti-slip pad 101 to prevent slipping due to friction.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 4 , the locking unit 200 is installed on one side of the main body 100 .

The locking unit 200 includes a hinge (H) installed on one side of the main body 100, a hook 210 hingedly coupled to the hinge (H), and the other of the main body (100). It is configured to include a coupling pin 220 installed on the side.

The locking unit 200 is a means capable of aligning a plurality of the main body 100 through the locking unit 200 and enhancing the coupling force when the locking unit 200 is continuously coupled in series or parallel direction and loaded in a module type. it will be utilized

At this time, when a plurality of the main bodies 100 are provided and loaded in a modular form, they may be coupled to each other by the locking units 200 installed on one side of each of the main bodies 100 .

In addition, when a magnetic M is installed on one end surface of the main body 100 and a plurality of the main bodies 100 are provided and loaded, a plurality of the main bodies 100 are coupled with the magnetic force of the magnetic M. can promote

That is, in the main body 100, the coupling force is primarily enhanced by the locking unit 200, and then the coupling force is secondarily enhanced by the magnetic (M).

When explaining the operation method of the locking unit 200, after arranging and loading a plurality of the main bodies 100 in a series or parallel direction, the hooks 210 located on one side of the main body 100 are attached to the hinges. Rotating based on (H), the end of the hook 210 is fitted to the coupling pin 220 located on the other side of the main body 100 in a form that surrounds the circumference of the coupling pin 220 by the elastic force will be combined

That is, it is possible to load a plurality of the main body 100 in a modular form through the locking unit 200 and to enhance the coupling force.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 5 , the holding unit 300 is installed on one side of the main body 100 .

The holding unit 300 is provided with an insertion hole 310 of a certain length in the longitudinal direction of the main body 100 , is provided in the insertion hole 310 , and has one side in contact with the plug insertion groove 110 . An elastic spring (S), one side abuts against the end of the elastic spring (S), and a handle 320 on the other side, and an extension bar 340 in which a plurality of concave grooves 330 are formed in the longitudinal direction; It is installed in the lateral direction of the body 100 and is inserted into the concave groove 330 to support the concave groove 330 at a constant pressure.

The gripping unit 300 prevents the user from gripping the multi-tap 10 due to a risk of electric shock when overheating or sparks occur in the multi-tap 10 due to overcurrent. It is used as a means for safely detaching the multi-tap 10 from the .

When explaining the operation method of the holding unit 300 as described above, after the plug 120 is inserted into the plug insertion groove 110 , when overheating or sparks are generated between them due to overcurrent, the plug insertion groove Heat of a certain temperature is conducted to the elastic spring (S) in contact with 110, and accordingly, the elastic spring (S) expands in the longitudinal direction by thermal expansion.

At this time, it is preferable that the elastic spring (S) is made of a material having a high coefficient of thermal expansion. After the plug 120 is inserted into the plug insertion groove 110, overheating or sparks occur between them due to overcurrent. If it is, heat is conducted to the elastic spring (S) and is easily expanded by heat.

Thereafter, the elastic spring (S) presses one side of the extension bar 340 and at the same time, a force to move the extension bar 340 in the longitudinal direction acts, and the ball inserted into the concave groove 330 is applied. The plunger 350 is moved laterally by the force of the extension bar 340 to move the plunger 350 and at the same time the ball plunger 350 is separated from the concave groove 330 . and the extension bar 340 is detached in the longitudinal direction.

Through this, after the user grips the handle 320 protruding from the main body 100, the multi-tap 10 can be safely detached from the outlet.

At this time, the handle 320 is made of a non-conductive material through which current does not flow, and informs the user that electricity does not flow through the handle 320 , thereby resolving the anxiety factor due to deduction of electricity.

In addition, the handle 320 may be installed to be buried inside the main body 100 or to protrude to the outside of the main body 100 for a predetermined length, and the handle 320 is made of a luminous or luminescent material. When the multi-tap 10 cannot be identified during a power outage or at night, the multi-tap 10 can be detached from the outlet by identifying and holding the luminous or light-emitting handle 320 .

At least one plug insertion groove 110 is installed on the circumferential surface of the main body 100 to accommodate the plug 120 to be described below.

The plug insertion groove 110 is electrically connected to a plug 120 to be described below to supply power.

On the other hand, since the structure of the plug insertion groove 110 and the structure electrically connected between the plug insertion groove 110 and the plug 120 are known techniques, the following description will be omitted.

In addition, the plug insertion groove 110 may be installed in the longitudinal direction, installed in the transverse direction, or installed in both the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction, and it is revealed that various modifications can be made depending on the purpose of use or the installation place. .

According to another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 6 , the opening/closing unit 400 is installed in front of the plug insertion groove 110 .

The opening/closing unit 400 includes a sliding groove 410 formed in the upper and lower portions of the front of the plug insertion groove 110, an elastic spring S inserted into the sliding groove 410, and the elastic spring. It is a configuration including a sliding door 420 provided in contact with the end of (S).

At this time, the sliding door 420 has a protrusion 430 protruding outward by a predetermined length, so that a user can easily open and close the sliding door 420 up and down by holding the protrusion 430 .

In addition, one end surface of the protrusion 430 is provided with a magnetic M, so that each of the sliding doors 420 can be quickly closed and the inflow of foreign substances can be prevented.

In addition, it should be noted that the opening/closing unit 400, that is, the sliding door 420 may be installed in any one of a longitudinal direction or a transverse direction.

When explaining the opening and closing method of the opening and closing unit 400 as described above, the opening and closing unit 400 is provided in a always closed state. After the plug 120 is positioned close to the plug insertion groove 110 , , when a force is applied in opposite directions after gripping the protrusions 430 formed on each of the sliding doors 420 , the magnetic M is detached, and the elastic contact with the end of the sliding door 420 is applied. As the spring S is retracted, the sliding door 420 is opened and the plug 120 is inserted into the plug insertion groove 110 at the same time.

On the contrary, when the closing method of the opening/closing unit 400 is described, when the plug 120 is detached from the plug insertion groove 110, each of the The end of the sliding door 420 is pressed, and the sliding door 420 comes into contact with each other and is closed by the magnetism of the magnetic (M).

That is, the sliding door 420 is subjected to a force to close the plug insertion groove 110 by the elastic force of the elastic spring S, and in addition, the sliding door 420 by the magnetism of the magnetic M. 420) acts to close the plug insertion groove 110 so that the double plug insertion groove 110 is quickly closed, thereby preventing a fire accident due to inflow of foreign substances into the plug insertion groove 110 and electric shock accidents can be prevented in advance.

The plug 120 is formed on one end surface of the body 100 . That is, the plug 120 may be installed on all sides of the main body 100 , but is preferably installed on one end surface of the main body 100 to install a plurality of the plug insertion grooves 110 to provide a plurality of the main body 100 . It is preferable to combine (100).

The plug 120 is electrically connected to the plug insertion groove 110 to supply power.

On the other hand, since the structure of the plug 120 and the structure electrically connected between the plug 120 and the plug insertion groove 110 are known techniques, the following description will be omitted.

Therefore, according to the expandable modular multi-tab according to the present invention, a plurality of the body 100 manufactured in a cube shape is combined in a series or parallel direction and combined in a direction desired by the user, so that it can be easily installed regardless of the installation space. In addition, by combining a plurality of the main body 100 in a series or parallel direction to give an aesthetic feeling, it is possible to provide an interior effect.

The embodiments described in this specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are only the most preferred embodiment of the present invention and do not represent all the technical spirit of the present invention, so various equivalents that can be substituted for them at the time of the present application It should be understood that there may be variations and examples.

10: multi-tap 100: main body
101: non-slip pad 110: plug insertion groove
120: plug 200: locking unit
210: hook 220: coupling pin
300: holding unit 310: insertion hole
320: handle 330: concave groove
340: extension bar 350: ball plunger
400: opening/closing unit 410: sliding groove
420: sliding door 430: projection
H : Hinge S : Elastic spring
M: Magnetic

Claims (7)

The body 100 is manufactured in a cube shape and provided with at least one;
a plurality of plug insertion grooves formed on the peripheral surface of the main body 100 to supply power;
a plug 120 formed on one end surface of the body 100;
including,
The plug 120 is inserted into the plug insertion groove 110 to be electrically connected to each other, and the main body 100 is continuously coupled in the longitudinal and transverse directions to be loaded in a modular fashion,
A locking unit 200 for fixing the main body 100 adjacent to one side of the main body 100 is installed,
The locking unit 200,
A hinge (H) installed on one side of the body (100), a hook (210) hingedly coupled to the hinge (H), and a coupling pin (220) installed on the other side of the body (100). and
A magnetic (M) for enhancing the coupling force is installed on one end surface of the main body 100 to primarily enhance the coupling force by the locking unit 200, and then the coupling force is secondarily increased by the magnetic (M). promoted,
After arranging and loading a plurality of the main bodies 100 in a series or parallel direction, the hook 210 located on one side of the main body 100 is rotated based on the hinge H, and the main body 100 is ), the end of the hook 210 is fitted to the coupling pin 220 located on the other side thereof in a form surrounding the circumference of the coupling pin 220 by an elastic force,
A holding unit 300 for holding by a user is installed on one side of the main body 100,
The holding unit 300,
An insertion hole 310 of a certain length is formed in the longitudinal direction of the main body 100, one side of the elastic spring S provided in the insertion hole 310 and contacting the plug insertion groove 110, and one side of the An extension bar 340 in which a handle 320 is formed on the other side abutting the end of the elastic spring S and a plurality of concave grooves 330 in the longitudinal direction is formed, and the main body 100 is installed in the transverse direction and and a ball plunger 350 inserted into the concave groove 330 to support the concave groove 330 with a constant pressure,
After the plug 120 is inserted into the plug insertion groove 110 , when overheating or a spark is generated between them due to overcurrent, the elastic spring S in contact with the plug insertion groove 110 has a predetermined temperature. of the heat is conducted, and accordingly, the elastic spring (S) expands in the longitudinal direction as it thermally expands, and the elastic spring (S) presses one side of the extension bar (340) at the same time as the extension bar (340) A force to move in the longitudinal direction is applied, and the ball plunger 350 inserted into the concave groove 330 moves horizontally by the force of the extension bar 340 . Simultaneously with retraction in the direction, the ball plunger 350 is separated from the concave groove 330 and the extension bar 340 is detached in the longitudinal direction. Expandable modular multi-tap, characterized in that the handle 320 protrudes from (100).
The method according to claim 1,
An expandable modular multi-tab, characterized in that the rim of the main body 100 is manufactured to be curved.
3. The method according to claim 2,
An expandable modular multi-tab, characterized in that a non-slip pad 101 is attached to the edge of the main body 100.
The method according to claim 1,
The plug insertion groove 110 is an expandable modular multi-tap, characterized in that it is installed in the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction, respectively.
delete delete The method according to claim 1,
An expandable modular multi-tap, characterized in that an opening/closing unit (400) for opening and closing the plug insertion groove is installed in front of the plug insertion groove (110).

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