KR102814581B1 - Safety Outlet - Google Patents

Abstract

The safety outlet includes an outlet body having an internal space for arranging a power cord for supplying power, an outlet body having a predetermined area sunken in from the outlet body, an electrode of a plug being inserted into the sunken area, and having two plug holes formed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the outlet body, and a plug opening/closing portion that can open and close the plug holes while being supported by the outlet body.

Description

Safety Outlet {Safety Outlet}

The present invention relates to a safety outlet, and more specifically, to a safety outlet capable of preventing electric shock accidents.

An electrical outlet is a device that allows electrical devices to be connected to receive power and to receive power through a plug. There are many different types of electrical outlets, and standards may vary by country or region. The most common electrical outlets use AC (alternating current) power, providing the voltage and current required by the device.

Typically, electrical outlets used in homes and offices come in the form of standard power sockets known as Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type E, Type F, Type G, Type H, Type I, Type J, Type K, Type L, Type M, etc., but these may differ in electrical safety standards and plug shape and size.

The plug hole formed in the outlet for inserting the plug is positioned so as not to be tilted with respect to the body of the outlet.

However, in the past, in order to open and close the plug hole, an opening/closing plate was placed inside the body of the outlet, and then an operating wheel placed outside was manually rotated to move the opening/closing plate and open and rotate the plug hole. However, this structure requires a lot of internal space and has the problem of being difficult to apply to existing outlets.

In addition, in the case of outlets where the plug hole formed in the outlet for inserting the plug is formed at an angle with respect to the body of the outlet, there is a problem that it is more difficult to open and close.

Accordingly, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a safety outlet that can be installed even when the plug hole is formed at an angle with respect to the body of the outlet or the internal space is narrow, can be installed on an existing outlet, and can prevent electric shock accidents.

In order to achieve the above object, the safety outlet according to the present invention comprises: an outlet body having an internal receiving space formed to place a power cord for supplying power; an outlet body having two plug holes formed obliquely with respect to the longitudinal direction of the outlet body, wherein a predetermined area is sunken from the outlet body and an electrode of a plug is inserted into the sunken area; and a plug hole closing portion that openably closes the plug holes while being supported by the outlet body. Even if the plug holes of the outlet are formed obliquely in two, the plug hole can be moved accordingly to open and close the two plug holes formed obliquely, so that the plug holes can be installed even when the plug holes are formed obliquely with respect to the body of the outlet or the internal space is narrow. In addition, since the plug can be installed on an existing outlet, the convenience of installation can be improved, and since electric shock accidents can be prevented, the safety of the user can be improved.

Here, the plug opening and closing portion includes a closing body portion that closes the two plug holes formed obliquely with respect to the longitudinal direction of the outlet body portion; and an operating portion that extends transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction of the outlet body portion and allows the user to operate the closing body portion to move. Therefore, the operating portion and the closing body portion are formed integrally without being rotated while separated, so that installation is possible even in a narrow internal space, and since installation is possible on an existing outlet as well, the convenience of installation is improved, which is preferable.

In addition, it is preferable that the closed main body part include a sliding prevention part to prevent the plug from being pushed in the direction in which it is inserted in the closed position where the two plug holes are closed, so that forced insertion can be prevented while the closed main body part closes the two plug holes.

Here, it is preferable that the outlet main body part include an operating slot formed through the longitudinal direction so that the operating part can move reciprocally, thereby forming an operating area of the operating part that is formed integrally with the closed main body part.

In addition, the plug opening and closing portion further includes an elastic member that applies elasticity so that the closing body portion is in a closed position that closes the plug hole while one side is supported by the outlet main body portion and the other side is supported by at least one of the closing body portion and the operating portion, so that the closing body portion applies elasticity so that the closing body portion is in the closed position, thereby maximally closing the plug hole and preventing foreign substances from entering the outlet, thereby preventing safety accidents such as short circuits caused by foreign substances such as dust.

According to the present invention, even if the plug holes of the outlet are formed at an angle of two, the plug holes can be moved accordingly to open and close the two plug holes formed at an angle, so that the plug holes can be installed even if they are formed at an angle with respect to the body of the outlet or the internal space is narrow. In addition, since it can be installed on an existing outlet, the convenience of installation can be improved, and since it can prevent electric shock accidents, there is an effect of improving the safety of the user.

In addition, since the operating part and the closed body part are formed as one piece without being rotated while separated, it can be installed even in a narrow internal space, and since it can be installed in an existing outlet, the convenience of installation can be improved, and since forced insertion can be prevented while the closed body part closes the two plug holes, it has the effect of improving safety against electric shock accidents.

In addition, the operating area of the operating part formed integrally with the closed main body can be formed, and elasticity is applied so that the closed main body is in the closed position so that the plug hole is closed as much as possible, thereby preventing foreign substances from entering the outlet, thereby having the effect of preventing safety accidents such as short circuits caused by foreign substances such as dust.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a safety outlet according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is an example of the operation of the closed body part.
Figure 3 is an example of a forest prevention section.
Figure 4 is a diagram showing the overall operation of the safety outlet.
Figure 5 is an example of an opening/closing guide.

Hereinafter, a safety outlet (1) according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a safety outlet (1) according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is an exemplary operation diagram of a closed body part (31), Fig. 3 is an exemplary operation diagram of an anti-slip part (311), Fig. 4 is an overall operation diagram of a safety outlet (1), and Fig. 5 is an exemplary operation diagram of an opening/closing guide (40).

The configuration of a safety outlet (1) is explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

The safety outlet (1) includes an outlet body (10), an outlet section (20), a plug opening/closing section (30), and an opening/closing guide (40).

The outlet main body (10) is configured to have an internal receiving space formed for arranging a power cord for supplying power. The outlet main body (10) includes an outlet main body (11) and an operating slot (12).

The outlet body (11) includes an area where the outlet portion (20) is formed and includes a ring (111).

The ring (111) is configured to be joined to support an elastic member (30) to be described later.

The operating slot (12) can be formed along the length direction so that the operating part (32) can move back and forth.

The outlet part (20) is formed by recessing a predetermined area from the outlet body part (10), the electrode of the plug (2) is inserted into the recessed area, and two plug holes (22) are formed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the outlet body part (10). The outlet part (20) includes an outlet recessed area (21) and a plug hole (22).

The outlet recessed portion (21) is formed by recessing from the upper surface of the outlet main body (10), and may be formed by recessing multiple times.

The plug hole (22) can be used to insert the electrode of the plug (2) and make an electrical connection.

The plug opening closure part (30) closes the plug hole (22) so that it can be opened while being supported by the outlet main body (10). The plug opening closure part (30) includes a closing main body part (31), an operating part (32), and an elastic member (33).

The closed main body (31) can close two plug holes (22) formed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the outlet main body (10). The closed main body (31) includes an anti-slip part (311).

The anti-push mechanism (311) can prevent the plug (2) from being pushed in the direction of insertion in the closed position that closes the two plug holes (22).

The operating part (32) extends transversely to the length of the outlet main body (10) so that the user can operate the closed main body (31) to move.

The elastic member (33) can be elastically applied so that the closed body (31) is in a closed position that closes the plug hole (22) while one side is supported by the outlet main body (10) and the other side is supported by at least one of the closed body (31) and the operating part (32).

The opening/closing guide (40) guides the operating part (32) so that it can move stably along the operating slot (12). The opening/closing guide (40) is positioned so as to hold the soft socket body (10) of the operating slot (12) from the inside and outside while it is connected to the operating part (32), so that even when the operating part (32) moves along the operating slot (12), it can prevent the phenomenon of it tilting here and there and move stably.

Figure 2 is an example of the operation of the closed body part (31).

Fig. 2 (a) The closed main body (31) is formed integrally with the operating part (32), and the closed main body (31) has a shape that extends at a predetermined angle with respect to the operating part (32) to correspond to the inclination of the two plug holes (22). The outlet main body (11) is formed with two outlet parts (20), and two plug holes (22) are formed respectively, and the closed main body (31) and the operating part (32) are also arranged corresponding to the two outlet parts (20), and the plug (2) is inserted into the two plug holes (22), so that the closed main body (31) is lowered.

Fig. 2 (b) is a configuration in which a plug (2) is inserted into two plug holes (22) arranged in the upper outlet part (20) among two outlet parts (20), and the closed body part (31) rises upward to close the two plug holes (22).

Figure 3 is an example of a forest prevention unit (311).

When viewed from the side, the closed body part (31) and the operating part (32) are arranged below the plug hole (20) and serve to prevent the electrode of the plug (2) from being inserted into the plug hole (20) while the operating part (32) is supported by the operating slot (12). However, since the closed body part (31) is extended long from the operating part (32), when the electrode of the plug (2) is inserted into the plug hole (20), the closed body part (31) may be pushed downward, which may cause a problem in that the electrode of the plug (2) may be inserted into the plug hole (20).

To prevent this, an anti-slip part (311) is formed on the lower side of the closed main body (31) so that it is supported on the inner floor of the outlet main body (11) and prevents the closed main body (31) from being pushed downward. The anti-slip part (311) illustrated in Fig. 3 appears to be formed with a thick thickness, but is not limited thereto.

Figure 4 is a diagram showing the overall operation of the safety outlet (1).

Fig. 4 (a) The closed main body (31) is positioned in a closed position to close two plug holes (22), and the closed main body (31) is connected to an elastic member (33) supported on one side by a ring (111) positioned inside the outlet main body (11).

Fig. 4 (b) When the user holds the operating part (32) and lowers it, the integrally formed closed body part (31) is placed in a closed position that closes the two plug holes (22) and then moves to an open position.

Fig. 4 (c) When the two plug holes (22) are opened, the user uses the power by inserting the electrodes of the plug (2) into the two plug holes (22). Thereafter, the electrodes of the plug (2) inserted into the two plug holes (22) are removed.

Fig. 4 (d) When the electrode of the plug (2) inserted into the plug hole (22) is removed, the closed body part (31) moves from the open position to the closed position that closes the two plug holes (22) due to the elasticity of the elastic member (33). This prevents the closed body part (31) from being inserted into the two plug holes (22).

Here, when the closed main body (31) has two plug holes (22) in the closed position, it is possible to prevent external foreign substances from entering the inside of the outlet body (11), thereby preventing dust from accumulating and causing a short circuit of the electrodes of the plug (2). Therefore, the closed main body (31) should be kept in the closed position with two plug holes (22) as much as possible, and it is preferable that the closed main body (31) be in close contact with the inner ceiling portion of the outlet body (11) where the two plug holes (22) are arranged by the anti-slip portion (311).

Figure 5 is an example of an opening/closing guide (40).

Fig. 5 (a) is a plan view of the outlet main body (11) as viewed from above, and the closed main body part (31) is positioned in a closed position to close two plug holes (22). The operating part (32) is positioned to the left while penetrating the operating slot (12), and the opening/closing guide (40) is positioned as if it is holding the socket main body part (10) of the operating slot (12) from the inside and outside while being coupled to the operating part (32), so that even when the operating part (32) moves along the operating slot (12), it can prevent the phenomenon of it being pushed here and there and move stably.

Fig. 5 (b) is a side view of the outlet body (11), and the opening/closing guide (40) is positioned so as to hold the outlet body part (10) of the operating slot (12) from the inside and outside while being coupled to the operating part (32), so as to prevent the operating part (32) from being tilted to one side and to be moved stably even when moved along the operating slot (12). As a result, the operating part (32) can slide left and right along the operating slot (12) without being tilted up, down, left, or right.

Described are embodiments that can be modified other than the above embodiments.

A sliding movement guide may be further included to allow the closed body part to move from a closed position to an open position without twisting when the operating part is moved along the operating slot, thereby closing the two plug holes.

The sliding movement guide may be a sliding rail arranged along the movement direction of the closed body part on the inside of the outlet body part. The sliding movement guide may be formed in multiple numbers. A connecting part connected to the sliding rail may be formed on the outside of the closed body part.

The upper part of the closed main body may further include a sealing part including a rubber material and a urethane material so as to be in close contact with the inner ceiling part of the outlet main body (11).

Due to the safety outlet (1) described above, even if the plug holes of the outlet are formed at two angles, the outlet can be moved accordingly to open and close the two plug holes formed at two angles, so that the outlet can be installed even if the plug holes are formed at an angle with respect to the body of the outlet or the internal space is narrow. In addition, since it can be installed on an existing outlet, the convenience of installation can be improved, and since it can prevent electric shock accidents, the safety of the user can be improved.

In addition, since the operating unit and the closed main body are formed as one piece without being rotated while separated, it can be installed even in a narrow internal space, and since it can be installed in an existing outlet, the convenience of installation can be improved, and since forced insertion can be prevented while the closed main body part closes the two plug holes, the safety against electric shock accidents can be improved.

In addition, the operating area of the operating part can be formed integrally with the closed main body, and elasticity is applied so that the closed main body is in the closed position so that the plug hole is closed as much as possible, thereby preventing foreign substances from entering the outlet, thereby preventing safety accidents such as short circuits caused by foreign substances such as dust.

1: Safety outlet 2: Plug
10: Outlet body 11: Outlet body
111: Ring 12: Manipulation Slot
20: Outlet section 21: Outlet recessed section
22: Pluggable
30: Plug open closed part 31: Closed main body part
311: Anti-fogging section 32: Control section
33: Elastic member
40: Opening and Closing Guide

Claims (5)

In a safety outlet,
A main body of an outlet in which an internal space is formed for arranging a power cord to supply power;
An outlet part having a predetermined recessed area formed from the above outlet main body, a plug electrode inserted into the recessed area, and two plug holes formed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the outlet main body;
Including a plug opening closing part that can openly close the plug hole while being supported by the above outlet body,
The plug opening and closing part includes a closing body part that closes the two plug holes formed obliquely with respect to the longitudinal direction of the outlet body part; and an operating part that extends in a transverse direction with respect to the longitudinal direction of the outlet body part and allows the user to operate the closing body part to move.
A safety outlet, characterized in that the above-mentioned closed main body part includes a sliding prevention part to prevent the plug from being pushed in the direction in which it is inserted in the closed position that closes the two plug holes.
delete delete In the first paragraph,
The above outlet body part is,
A safety outlet characterized in that the operating section includes an operating slot formed longitudinally to enable reciprocating movement.
In the first paragraph,
The above plug-in public disclosure section is,
A safety outlet characterized by further including an elastic member that applies elasticity so that the closed body part is in a closed position that closes the plug hole while one side is supported by the outlet body part and the other side is supported by at least one of the closed body part and the operating part.

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