TWI696327B - Multiplex track socket - Google Patents

Abstract

A multiplex track socket includes a socket housing, a first conductive plate and a second conductive plate. One side of the socket housing is formed with a first slot, a second slot, and a third slot disposed between the first slot and the second slot. The first conductive plate is disposed in the socket housing, and corresponds to the first slot. The second conductive plate is disposed in the socket housing, and corresponds to the second slot. The present invention therefore provides a power supplying device, such as plug or socket, for plugs of multiple specifications, with better fitness.

Description

Multi-function track socket

The invention relates to a multi-function type track socket, in particular to a track socket in which a power supply device (such as a plug or a socket) capable of providing pins with various specifications can be provided.

The number of jacks in a traditional socket is fixed. The number of plugs that can be inserted in a socket is limited. People often need to install multiple sockets to meet the demand, which is very inconvenient. The track socket adopts the way of power track, and the plug can be freely inserted at any position on the track, which is more convenient to use.

However, existing track sockets can only provide plugs or sockets with a single pin. When the pin specifications of the plugs or sockets change, they cannot be plugged into the track socket. For example, a track socket with two sockets on the market can only provide a two-pin plug or socket insertion, and cannot provide a three-pin plug or socket insertion. Therefore, the existing track socket has poor applicability, which inevitably causes inconvenience in use.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a multi-functional rail socket for the shortcomings of the prior art, which can provide a power supply device with a variety of pin insertions, which has better applicability and is convenient for use.

In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, one of the technical solutions adopted by the present invention is to provide a multiplex type track socket, including: a socket housing, a housing space is formed inside the socket housing, a A first trench, a second trench and a third trench are provided on the side, the first trench, the second trench and the third trench are elongated, the first trench, the first trench The second groove and the third groove are arranged at intervals, the third groove is located between the first groove and the second groove, the third groove extends into the socket housing, and the first groove And the second groove communicates with the accommodating space; a first conductive sheet is disposed in the accommodating space of the socket housing, and the first conductive sheet corresponds to the first groove ; And a second conductive sheet, the second conductive sheet is disposed in the accommodating space of the socket housing, the second conductive sheet corresponds to the second groove; wherein the first groove, the second groove The groove and the third groove can be used to insert the pins of the power supply device, the first conductive sheet and the second conductive piece can be used to contact the pins of the power supply device, and the pins of the power supply device can be along the first groove , The second groove, the third groove, the first conductive sheet and the second conductive sheet move longitudinally.

The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the multi-functional track socket of the present invention includes a socket housing, a first conductive sheet and a second conductive sheet, and a side of the socket housing is provided with a first groove, a second groove and a third groove The first conductive sheet and the second conductive sheet are disposed in the socket housing, and the first conductive sheet and the second conductive sheet correspond to the first groove and the second groove, respectively. Thereby, the two pins of the power supply device can be inserted into the first groove and the second groove of the socket housing, respectively, and the two pins of the power supply device can communicate with the first through the first groove and the second groove respectively The sheet and the second conductive sheet are in contact. In addition, the three pins of the power supply device can be respectively inserted into the first groove, the second groove and the third groove of the socket housing, and two of the pins of the power supply device can pass through the first groove and the second groove respectively The slot is in contact with the first conductive sheet and the second conductive sheet, and the other pin of the power supply device can be accommodated in the third trench. Therefore, the power supply device with various specifications of pins can be provided, and the applicability is better, which is convenient for use.

In order to further understand the features and technical contents of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of the present invention. However, the drawings provided are for reference and explanation only, and are not intended to limit the present invention.

The following are specific specific examples to illustrate the disclosed embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. The present invention can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments. Various details in this specification can also be based on different viewpoints and applications, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention. In addition, the drawings of the present invention are merely schematic illustrations, and are not drawn according to actual sizes, and are declared in advance. The following embodiments will further describe the related technical content of the present invention in detail, but the disclosed content is not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[First embodiment]

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, the present invention provides a multiplex track socket, which includes a socket housing 1, a first conductive sheet 2 and a second conductive sheet 3.

The socket housing 1 is made of an insulating material such as plastic. The socket housing 1 can be elongated, but the shape of the socket housing 1 is not limited, for example, it can also be square, round or other shapes. The housing 1 may be an integrally formed or combined design. In this embodiment, the socket housing 1 includes an upper shell 11 and a lower shell 12, and the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 may be locked or snapped by screws Other ways.

The socket housing 1 is a hollow body, and an accommodating space 13 is formed therein, which can be used to accommodate components such as the first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3. A first groove 14, a second groove 15 and a third groove 16 are provided on one side of the socket housing 1, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the first groove 14 and the second groove 15 And the third groove 16 is provided on the top side of the socket housing 1. The first trench 14, the second trench 15 and the third trench 16 are elongated, and the first trench 14, the second trench 15 and the third trench 16 may extend continuously or intermittently In this embodiment, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 17 are provided on the socket housing 1 at intervals. The reinforcing ribs 17 pass through the first groove 14, the second groove 15 and the third groove 16 to make the first The trench 14, the second trench 15, and the third trench 16 extend intermittently.

The first trench 14, the second trench 15, and the third trench 16 are spaced apart, the third trench 16 is located between the first trench 14 and the second trench 15, and the third trench 16 extends to the socket Inside the housing 1. Preferably, the spacing between the first trench 14 and the third trench 16 is equal to the spacing between the second trench 15 and the third trench 16. The first groove 14 and the second groove 15 communicate with the accommodating space 13, and the third groove 16 may also communicate with the accommodating space 13. In this embodiment, the first groove 14, the second groove 15 and the third groove 16 extend to the socket housing 1 near both ends. The first groove 14 and the second groove 15 are opened on one side of the socket housing 1, and the opposite sides (top side and bottom side) of the first groove 14 and the second groove 15 are open, so that the power supply device Pins (such as plugs or sockets) can be accommodated in the first groove 14 and the second groove 15, and the pins of the power supply device can pass through the first groove 14 and the second groove 15. The third groove 16 is opened on one side (top side) of the socket housing 1, and the third groove 16 extends inward to the inner middle of the socket housing 1, and the opposite sides of the third groove 16 (top (Side and bottom side) are open, so that the pins of the power supply device can be accommodated in the third groove 16, and the pins of the power supply device can pass through the third groove 16.

The first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3 are made of a metal with good conductivity, such as copper, the first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3 are elongated, and the first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet The sheet 3 is disposed in the accommodating space 13 of the socket housing 1, the first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3 are properly fixed to the socket casing 1, the first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3 are available The socket housing 1 is installed in a manner such as snap-fitting or insert molding. Since the first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3 are fixed to the socket housing 1 in the prior art, they will not be described in detail.

The first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3 correspond to the first trench 14 and the second trench 15, respectively, and the first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3 are respectively close to the first trench 14 and the second槽15. The groove 15. In this embodiment, the cross sections of the first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3 are generally U-shaped, and can be used to clamp the two pins of the power supply device. However, the shapes of the first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3 and The structure is not limited. The first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3 can be electrically connected to a power line 10 so that power can be transmitted to the first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the multi-functional track socket of the present invention can be inserted into a power supply device such as a plug or a socket. In this embodiment, the power supply device is a plug 20, and the plug 20 can be a two-pin Type, the two pins 201 and 202 of the plug 20 can be inserted into the first groove 14 and the second groove 15 of the socket housing 1, respectively, and the two pins 201 and 202 of the plug 20 can pass through the first groove respectively The groove 14 and the second groove 15 are in contact with the first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3 so that power can be conducted to the plug 20. The track socket of the invention adopts the way of the power track, and the power supply device can be freely inserted at any position on the track, which is more convenient to use.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the power supply device is a plug 30. The plug 30 can be a three-pin type. The three pins 301, 302, and 303 of the plug 30 can be inserted into the first of the socket housing 1, respectively. The trench 14, the second trench 15 and the third trench 16, and two pins 301 and 302 of the plug 30 can pass through the first trench 14 and the second trench 15 and the first conductive sheet 2 and the second The two conductive sheets 3 are in contact so that power can be conducted to the plug 30. The other pin 303 of the plug 30 can be simply received in the third groove 16. In another embodiment of the present invention, a grounding plate (not shown) may be further provided to contact the pin 303 of the plug 30.

Therefore, the present invention can be used to insert at least two-pin and three-pin power supply devices. The first groove 14, the second groove 15 and the third groove 16 can be used to insert the pins of the power supply device, the first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive piece 3 can be used to contact the pins of the power supply device, and the power supply device The pins can move along the longitudinal direction A of the first trench 14, the second trench 15, the third trench 16, the first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3.

The multiplex track socket of the present invention may further include a third conductive sheet 4, the third conductive sheet 4 is made of a metal with good conductivity, such as copper, the third conductive sheet 4 is elongated, and the third The conductive sheet 4 is disposed in the accommodating space 13 of the socket housing 1, the third conductive sheet 4 is properly fixed to the socket housing 1, the third conductive sheet 4 can be clamped or inserted molding, etc. The mode is set in the socket housing 1. In this embodiment, the cross section of the third conductive sheet 4 is substantially U-shaped and can be used to clamp the pins of the power supply device, but the shape and structure of the third conductive sheet 4 are not limited. The third conductive sheet 4 can be electrically connected to the power cord 10 so that power can be transmitted to the third conductive sheet 4.

In this embodiment, the third conductive sheet 4 is close to one end (bottom end) of the third trench 16. In addition, a first clamping piece 5 and a second clamping piece 6 are also arranged in the accommodating space 13 of the socket housing 1, the first clamping piece 5 and the second clamping piece 6 are made of copper or other conductive materials Made of good metal, it is fixed to the socket housing 1, and the first clamping piece 5 and the second clamping piece 6 are spaced apart on one side (bottom side) of the first conductive piece 2 and the second conductive piece 3, respectively . The first clamping piece 5 and the second clamping piece 6 may also be electrically connected to the first conductive piece 2 and the second conductive piece 3, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, the present invention can also provide a power socket 40 and other power supply devices for insertion. The power socket 40 is a rotatable pin type. The power socket 40 has a socket body 401 and a plug portion 402. The plug portion 402 is connected to the socket body 401, and the two pins 403 and 404 are rotatably disposed on the plug portion 402, so that both ends of the two pins 403 and 404 can protrude from the two sides of the plug portion 402 or be accommodated In the plug portion 402, the two ends of the pin 403 are used to transmit power with different polarities. Since the power socket 40 is a prior art, it will not be described in detail. In this embodiment, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 17 are provided on the socket housing 1 at intervals. The reinforcing ribs 17 pass through the first groove 14 and the second groove 15 to make the first groove 14 and the second groove The groove 15 extends intermittently.

When both ends of the two pins 403 and 404 are accommodated in the insertion portion 402, the insertion portion 402 of the power socket 40 can be inserted into the third groove 16 of the socket housing 1 (as shown in FIG. 10), Moreover, one end of the plug portion 402 of the power socket 40 passes through the third groove 16 of the socket housing 1, at this time, the two pins 403 and 404 can be rotated and adjusted, so that both ends of the two pins 403 and 404 protrude from the plug On both sides of the connecting portion 402, one end of one pin 403 is in contact with the first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3, respectively, and one end of the other pin 404 can be in contact with the third conductive sheet 4, so that power can be conducted to the power source Socket 40. The first clamping piece 5 and the second clamping piece 6 may also contact both ends of the pin 403 to hold the pin 403 to ensure an electrical connection.

[Second Embodiment]

Referring to FIG. 11, in this embodiment, the socket housing 1 has a square shape, the first groove 14, the second groove 15, and the third groove 16 correspond to a square shape, and the first conductive sheet 2 , The second conductive sheet 3 and the third conductive sheet 4 can also be correspondingly surrounded by a square shape (figure omitted).

[Third Embodiment]

Please refer to FIG. 12. In this embodiment, the first clamping piece 5 and the second clamping piece 6 are connected to the first conductive piece 2 and the second conductive piece 3, respectively. The first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3 have a fixed portion 21, 31, a movable portion 22, 32 and an elastic member 23, 33, the fixed portion 21, 31 is fixed to the socket housing 1, the movable portion 22, 32 can move relative to the fixed parts 21 and 31, and the elastic members 23 and 33 respectively abut against the movable parts 22 and 32, so that the movable parts 22 and 32 can elastically move toward the fixed parts 21 and 31, so as to reliably clamp the power supply device Pins. In addition, one side (top side) of the first groove 14 and the second groove 15 may be respectively provided with a first dust cover 7 and a second dust cover 8, the first dust cover 7 and a second dust cover 8 An elastic body 71 and 81 can be pressed against each other, so that the first dust cover 7 and the second dust cover 8 can elastically close one side (top side) of the first groove 14 and the second groove 15 to increase Dustproof effect.

[Fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh embodiments]

Please refer to FIG. 13, FIG. 14, FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, in these embodiments, it is disclosed that the multiplex type track socket is applied to a floor socket, a wall socket, an extension cord socket and a table socket, etc.

[Eighth Embodiment]

Referring to FIG. 17, in this embodiment, only the first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3 are provided in the socket housing 1 of the multiplex type track socket, and the third conductive sheet 4 in the above embodiment is used. The first clamping piece 5 and the second clamping piece 6 are omitted.

[Ninth Embodiment]

Referring to FIG. 18, in this embodiment, only the first conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3 are provided in the socket housing 1 of the multiplex type track socket, and the third conductive sheet 4 in the above embodiment The first clamping piece 5 and the second clamping piece 6 are omitted. This embodiment can be applied to a power socket 40 having a socket body 401 and a plug-in portion 402. The plug-in portion 402 is connected to the socket body 401, and the pin 403 is rotatably disposed on the plug-in portion 402. The two ends of the pin 403 may protrude from the two sides of the plug portion 402 or be received in the plug portion 402. When both ends of the pin 403 are accommodated in the plug portion 402, the plug portion 402 of the power socket 40 can be inserted into the third groove 16 of the socket housing 1, and the plug portion 402 of the power socket 40 can be made One end of the socket penetrates the third groove 16 of the socket housing 1, at this time, the pin 403 can be rotated and adjusted so that both ends of the pin 403 protrude from both sides of the plug portion 402, and the two ends of the pin 403 are respectively connected to the first The conductive sheet 2 and the second conductive sheet 3 are in contact so that power can be conducted to the power socket 40.

[Tenth Embodiment]

Please refer to FIG. 19. In this embodiment, in this embodiment, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 17 are provided on the socket housing 1 at intervals, and the reinforcing ribs 17 pass through the first groove 14 and the second groove 15 , So that the first groove 14 and the second groove 15 extend intermittently, and the reinforcing rib 17 passing through the first groove 14 and the reinforcing rib 17 passing through the second groove 15 have different lengths, so that the first groove The groove 14 and the second groove 15 do not correspond, so that the positive and negative poles of the pins of the power supply device can be distinguished, so as to have the effect of preventing wrong insertion.

[Beneficial effect of embodiment]

The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the multi-functional track socket of the present invention includes a socket housing, a first conductive sheet and a second conductive sheet, and a side of the socket housing is provided with a first groove, a second groove and a third groove The first conductive sheet and the second conductive sheet are disposed in the socket housing, and the first conductive sheet and the second conductive sheet correspond to the first groove and the second groove, respectively. Thereby, the two pins of the power supply device can be inserted into the first groove and the second groove of the socket housing, respectively, and the two pins of the power supply device can communicate with the first through the first groove and the second groove respectively The sheet and the second conductive sheet are in contact. In addition, the three pins of the power supply device can be respectively inserted into the first groove, the second groove and the third groove of the socket housing, and two of the pins of the power supply device can pass through the first groove and the second groove respectively The slot is in contact with the first conductive sheet and the second conductive sheet, and the other pin of the power supply device can be accommodated in the third trench. Therefore, the power supply device with various specifications of pins can be provided, and the applicability is better, which is convenient for use.

The content disclosed above is only a preferred and feasible embodiment of the present invention, and therefore does not limit the scope of the patent application of the present invention, so any equivalent technical changes made by using the description and drawings of the present invention are included in the application of the present invention. Within the scope of the patent.

1: socket housing 11: Upper shell 12: Lower shell 13: accommodating space 14: The first groove 15: Second groove 16: Third groove 17: Reinforcing ribs A: Portrait 2: The first conductive sheet 21: fixed part 22: Activity Department 23: Elastic parts 3: second conductive sheet 31: fixed part 32: Activity Department 33: Elastic parts 4: third conductive sheet 5: The first clamping piece 6: second clamping piece 7: The first dust cover 71: Elastomer 8: second dust cover 81: Elastomer 10: Power cord 20: plug 201: pin 202: pin 30: plug 301: Pin 302: Pin 303: Pin 40: power outlet 401: socket body 402: Connector 403: Pin 404: Pin

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a track socket according to a first embodiment of the invention.

2 is a perspective view of a partial structure of a track socket according to a first embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram (1) of the use state of the track socket in the first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a schematic diagram (2) of the use state of the track socket in the first embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a schematic diagram (1) of another use state of the track socket according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a schematic diagram (2) of another use state of the track socket according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a schematic diagram (1) of another use state of the track socket according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a schematic diagram (2) of another use state of the track socket according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a schematic diagram (3) of another use state of the track socket according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a schematic diagram (4) of another use state of the track socket according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 11 is a perspective view of a track socket according to a second embodiment of the invention.

12 is a cross-sectional view of a track socket according to a third embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 13 is a perspective view of a track socket according to a fourth embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 14 is a perspective view of a track socket according to a fifth embodiment of the invention.

15 is a perspective view of a track socket according to a sixth embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 16 is a perspective view of a track socket according to a seventh embodiment of the invention.

17 is a cross-sectional view of a track socket of an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

18 is a schematic view of the use state of the track socket of the ninth embodiment of the present invention.

19 is a perspective view of a track socket of a tenth embodiment of the present invention.

1: socket housing

11: Upper shell

12: Lower shell

13: accommodating space

14: The first groove

15: Second groove

16: Third groove

2: The first conductive sheet

3: second conductive sheet

4: third conductive sheet

5: The first clamping piece

6: second clamping piece

Claims (8)

A multiplex type track socket includes: a socket housing, an accommodating space is formed inside the socket housing, a first groove, a second groove and a third groove are provided on one side of the socket housing , The first trench, the second trench, and the third trench are elongated, the first trench, the second trench, and the third trench are spaced apart, and the third trench is located Between the first groove and the second groove, the third groove extends into the socket housing, the first groove and the second groove communicate with the accommodating space; a first conductive sheet , The first conductive sheet is disposed in the receiving space of the socket housing, the first conductive sheet corresponds to the first groove; and a second conductive sheet, the second conductive sheet is disposed in the socket housing In the accommodating space, the second conductive sheet corresponds to the second trench; wherein the first trench, the second trench, and the third trench can be used to insert the pins of the power supply device, the first A conductive sheet and the second conductive sheet can be used to contact the pins of the power supply device, and the pins of the power supply device can be along the first trench, the second trench, the third trench, the first conductive sheet and A longitudinal movement of the second conductive sheet; a plurality of reinforcing ribs are arranged on the socket housing at intervals, the reinforcing ribs pass through the first groove, the second groove and the third groove to make the first The groove, the second groove and the third groove extend intermittently, and the reinforcing rib passing through the first groove and the reinforcing rib passing through the second groove have different lengths. The multiplex track socket as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the third groove communicates with the accommodating space, and a third conductive sheet is provided in the accommodating space of the socket housing, the third conductive The sheet is close to one end of the third trench. The multiplex track socket as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein a first clamping piece and a second clamping piece are provided in the accommodating space of the socket shell, the first clamping piece and the first The two clamping pieces are respectively disposed on one side of the first conductive piece and the second conductive piece, and the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece are electrically connected to The first conductive sheet and the second conductive sheet. The multiplex track socket as described in item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the first conductive sheet and the second conductive sheet respectively have a fixed part, a movable part and an elastic member, the fixed part is fixed to the socket shell In the body, the movable part can move relative to the fixed part, and the elastic members respectively abut the movable part, so that the movable part can elastically move toward the fixed part. The multiplex track socket as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the socket housing is elongated, the first groove and the second groove extend to the socket housing near both ends, the first A conductive sheet and the second conductive sheet are elongated. The multiplex track socket as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the two opposite sides of the first trench and the second trench are opening-shaped, and the first conductive sheet and the second conductive sheet are respectively close to the The first trench and the second trench. The multiplex track socket as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the first groove and the second groove surround a square shape, and the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate surround a square shape . The multiplex track socket as described in item 1 of the patent application range, wherein the distance between the first groove and the third groove is equal to the distance between the second groove and the third groove.

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