TWI723674B - Universal adapter structure - Google Patents

Abstract

A universal adapter structure includes: a shell, a socket unit, a first plug unit and a second plug unit. The first and second plug units respectively have a rocking base, two plug terminals and a driving part. The rocking base is pivoted on the housing, the two plug terminals are fixed to the rocking base, and the driving member is movably provided on the housing. By pressing the driving member, the rocking base can be caused to pivot, thereby driving the outer end of the plug terminal to pivot away from the housing.

Description

Universal adapter structure

The invention relates to an electrical appliance, in particular to a universal adaptor structure.

The plug adapter is an indispensable item in international travel. It provides the most basic plug form conversion of electrical products, so that two different specifications of plugs and sockets can be electrically connected, so that electrical products can get electricity source. The inventor of this case has devoted himself to the development of the adapter for a long time, and has obtained many patents in my country, including: I508398, I445263, M474287, and I406463.

In order to facilitate portability, the plug terminals of the conventional adapter are all accommodated in a groove provided on the adapter housing when not in use. When the plug terminal is to be used, the finger is applied to the terminal to pivot it out. For some users with thick fingers or weak finger strength, it is not easy to pull out the plug terminals of the conventional adapter. In addition, most European sockets have a recessed circular block (such as the European socket 84 as shown in Figure 8), and the appearance of conventional adapters is mostly a cubic structure. Therefore, when the adapter is used in Europe When adjusting the socket, the pins of the adapter will be partially suspended in the circular block, resulting in poor stability of the adapter and easy to shake due to slight external forces.

In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a universal adaptor structure, which not only has a structure that can easily turn the plug terminal into a use state, but also improves the robustness when applied to a European socket.

In order to achieve the aforementioned object of the invention, the present invention provides a universal adaptor structure, which includes: a housing with an accommodating space and a plurality of socket openings on one side; and a socket unit with a plurality of sockets Terminals; the socket terminals are located in the housing space of the housing, and respectively correspond to the socket terminals; and a first plug unit, disposed in the housing, has a first rocker, a plurality of first plugs Terminal and a first driving member; the first rocking base has a first shaft portion, a first driving portion, and a plurality of first fixing portions; the first rocking base is along a first axis with the first shaft portion The first driving portion is spaced from the first axial direction by a predetermined distance; the first plug terminals are connected to the first fixing portion of the first rocking base, and are respectively connected to the socket unit The socket terminals are electrically connected; the first driving member is movably arranged on the housing; the first driving member has a first abutting portion corresponding to the first driving portion of the first rocking base.

After moving the first driving member, the first abutting portion presses against the first driving portion of the first rocking base to apply a torque to the first rocking base to pivot the first rocking base, thereby causing The outer ends of the two first plug terminals pivot in a direction away from the housing.

In an embodiment, a track is provided on the housing, and the first driving member is provided with a first guide portion to be combined with the track, so that the first driving member can move along the track.

In an embodiment, a notch is provided on the housing, and the first driving member is disposed in the notch.

In an embodiment, a plurality of first plug terminal grooves are provided on the housing, and in an initial state, the first plug terminals are received in the first plug terminal grooves.

[10] In one embodiment, the first cradle of the first plug unit has a first main section and two ends of the first main section and extending along a direction approximately perpendicular to the first main section. The first extension section; the first driving portion and the first fixing portion are provided on the first main section, and the two first extension sections are respectively provided with the first shaft portion.

[11] In one embodiment, the first fixing portion is a screw hole, and a locking member is passed through the first plug terminal and then locked into the screw hole.

[12] In one embodiment, it further includes a second plug unit, disposed on the housing, having a second rocking base, a plurality of second plug terminals, and a second driving member; the second rocking base has a A second shaft portion, a second driving portion, and a plurality of second fixing portions; the second rocking base is pivoted on the housing along a first axis by the second shaft portion; the second driving portion and the The first axial direction is separated by a predetermined distance; the second plug terminals are connected to the second fixed portion of the second rocking base, and are respectively electrically connected to the socket terminals of the socket unit; the second driving member is movable The second driving member has a second abutting portion corresponding to the second driving portion of the second rocking base; after the second driving member is moved, the second abutting portion is pressed The second driving part of the second rocking base is pressed against the second rocking base to apply a torque to the second rocking base to pivot the second rocking base, thereby causing the outer ends of the two second plug terminals to move away from the housing Pivoting direction.

[13] In an embodiment, the pivoting direction of the first plug terminal of the first plug unit is opposite to the pivoting direction of the second plug terminal of the second plug unit.

[14] In one embodiment, a track is provided on the housing, and the second driving member is provided with a second guide portion to be combined with the track, so that the second driving member can move along the track.

[15] In one embodiment, a notch is provided on the housing, and the second driving member is disposed in the notch.

[16] In one embodiment, a plurality of second plug terminal grooves are provided on the housing, and in an initial state, the second plug terminals are accommodated in the second plug terminal grooves.

[17] In one embodiment, the second cradle of the second plug unit has a second main section and two ends of the second main section and extending along a direction approximately perpendicular to the second main section. The second extension section; the second driving portion and the second fixing portion are provided on the second main section, and the two second extension sections are respectively provided with the second shaft portion.

[18] In an embodiment, the second fixing parts are respectively a pipe, and the second plug terminals are inserted into the pipes to be fixed.

[19] In one embodiment, the second plug unit further includes a plurality of auxiliary ribs pivoted on the second rocking base; the auxiliary ribs are adjacent to the second plug terminals.

[20] In one embodiment, each of the auxiliary ribs has a groove facing the second plug terminals, so that a part of the second plug terminals is located in the groove of the auxiliary ribs.

[21] In one embodiment, a ground terminal is further included, which is pivoted on the housing.

[22] In one embodiment, a ground terminal slot is provided on the housing, and in an initial state, the ground terminal is accommodated in the ground terminal slot.

[23] With the above technical means, users can turn out the plug terminals in a simple manner to avoid the problem that some users cannot turn out the plug terminals when using the conventional adapter, and improve the use of European regulations. The stability of the socket.

[24] In accordance with the objectives and effects of the present invention, the following is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments with illustrations.

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10‧‧‧Shell

12‧‧‧Socket Unit

14‧‧‧First plug unit

16‧‧‧Second plug unit

18‧‧‧Shell

20‧‧‧Cover

22‧‧‧Accommodation space

24‧‧‧Socket opening

26‧‧‧Socket terminal

28‧‧‧Ground terminal slot

30‧‧‧First plug terminal slot

32‧‧‧Second plug terminal slot

34‧‧‧Gap

36‧‧‧Orbit

38‧‧‧Ground terminal

40‧‧‧First rocking seat

42‧‧‧First plug terminal

44‧‧‧The first drive

46‧‧‧First main section

48‧‧‧The first extension

50‧‧‧First shaft

L1‧‧‧First axis

52‧‧‧First Drive

54‧‧‧The first fixed part

56‧‧‧Lock firmware

58‧‧‧First contact part

60‧‧‧First Guidance

62‧‧‧Second rocking seat

64‧‧‧Second plug terminal

65‧‧‧Auxiliary extension

66‧‧‧Second drive

68‧‧‧Second Main Section

70‧‧‧Second extension

72‧‧‧Second shaft

L2‧‧‧Second axis

74‧‧‧Second drive unit

76‧‧‧Second fixed part

77‧‧‧Second abutment

78‧‧‧Second Guidance

80‧‧‧Auxiliary Rib

82‧‧‧Slot

84‧‧‧European socket

86‧‧‧Missing slot

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Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention from another perspective.

Figure 3 is an exploded view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a cross-sectional view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the first plug unit and the second plug unit in a storage state.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the first plug unit is converted into a use state.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the second plug unit is converted into a use state.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the first plug type.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the second plug type.

[26] In the following, different specific embodiments are listed and explained in more detail for the implementation of the present invention, so as to make the spirit and content of the present invention more complete and easy to understand; however, there is general knowledge in this art. It should be understood that the present invention is of course not limited to these examples, and other same or equal functions and sequence of steps can also be used to achieve the present invention.

[27] In this article, the scientific and technical terms used here have the same meaning as understood and used by those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field of the present invention. In addition, without conflict with the context, the singular nouns used in this specification cover the plural nouns; and the plural nouns used also cover the singular nouns.

[28] In addition, the direction terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as: "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc., are only for reference to the direction of the additional icon . Therefore, the directional terms used are used to illustrate, but not to limit the creation; furthermore, in the following embodiments, the same or similar elements will use the same or similar element numbers.

[29] First, please refer to Figures 1 to 3. Figures 1 and 2 respectively show a schematic diagram of the appearance of a universal adaptor structure in different viewing angles in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 shows the universal adapter structure. An exploded schematic diagram of the structure of the adapter. The universal adapter structure includes: a housing 10, a socket unit 12, a first plug unit 14, and a second plug unit 16.

[30] The housing 10 has a housing 18 and a cover 20. The housing 18 has an accommodating space 22 and an opening at one end. The bottom surface of the shell 18 is provided with a plurality of socket openings 24. The socket unit 12 is disposed in the accommodating space 22 of the shell 18 and has a plurality of socket terminals 26 corresponding to the socket openings 24. The cover 20 is installed at the opening of the shell 18 to close the accommodating space 22. A ground terminal groove 28 is provided on the outer surface of the cover 20, a first plug terminal groove 30 is provided on each side of the ground terminal groove 28, and a first plug terminal groove 30 is provided on the outer side of the two first plug terminal grooves 30. Two plug terminal slot 32. The cover 20 is respectively provided with a notch 34 on two sides along the extending direction of the ground terminal slot 28. A rail 36 is respectively provided on two opposite side walls of the gap 34. A ground terminal 38 corresponding to the British plug specification is provided in the center of the ground terminal slot 28. When storing, the ground terminal 38 is turned inward into the ground terminal slot 28; when in use, the ground terminal 38 is turned outward to an upright state.

[31] The first plug unit 14 includes: a first rocking base 40, two first plug terminals 42 and a first driving member 44. The first rocking base 40 is a U-shaped element, having a first main section 46, and two second ends located at the two ends of the first main section 46 and extending along a direction generally perpendicular to the first main section 46. An extension section 48. The two first extension sections 48 each have a first shaft portion 50 extending outward, and the two first shaft portions 50 extend along a first axial direction L1. The first main section 46 has a first driving portion 52 in the center, and a first fixing portion 54 is provided on two sides of the first driving portion 52 respectively. The first driving portion 52 is not on the first axial direction L1 and is separated from the first axial direction L1 by a predetermined distance. In this embodiment, the two first fixing portions 54 are two screw holes provided on the first rocking base 40, and the two locking members 56 pass through the first plug terminal 42 and then lock into the screw holes. , So that the two first plug terminals 42 are fixed to the first fixing portion 54; and, in this embodiment, the two locking members 56 are bolts.

[32] The first rocking seat 40 is disposed under the cover 20, and is pivotally connected to the housing 18 by the two first shaft portions 50, so that the first driving portion 52 is located at the gap 34, and the The two first plug terminals 42 respectively pass through a hole of the cover 20 and extend into the two first plug terminal slots 30. The two first plug terminals 42 are electrically connected to the two socket terminals 26 respectively. The first driving member 44 is an L-shaped plate, which is disposed in the notch 34 of the housing 10. The inner side of the first driving member 44 has a first abutting portion 58 corresponding to the first driving portion 52 of the first rocking base 40, and a first guide portion 60 is provided on each of the two end surfaces. The two first guiding parts 60 are combined with the two rails 36 so that the first driving member 44 is disposed in the notch 34 of the housing 10 in a manner of sliding along the two rails 36.

[33] Also, please refer to Figs. 1 and 4. Fig. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the structure of the universal adapter. In an initial state, the first driving member 44 is not pressed, and the two first plug terminals 42 are located in the storage position received in the two first plug terminal slots 30. Next, please refer to FIG. 5, when the first driving member 44 is pressed and moved downward, the first abutting portion 58 will press against the first driving portion 52 of the first rocking base 40 to The first rocking base 40 applies a torque to pivot the first rocking base 40, thereby causing the outer ends of the two first plug terminals 42 to pivot away from the housing 10, away from the two first plug terminals The slot 30 rotates to an upright position for use. In this embodiment, pressing the first driving member 44 can cause the two first plug terminals 42 to rotate outward by a predetermined angle. At this time, the outer ends of the two first plug terminals 42 have left the two first plug terminal slots. 30. After that, the user can continue to move the two first plug terminals 42 to the use position.

[34] Please refer to FIGS. 1 and 3 again. The second plug unit 16 includes: a second rocker 62, two second plug terminals 64, and a second driver 66. The second rocking base 62 is a U-shaped element, and has a second main section 68, and two second main sections 68 located at the two ends of the second main section 68 and extending along the direction substantially perpendicular to the second main section 68. Two extension section 70. The second extension The extension sections 70 each have a second shaft portion 72 extending outward, and the two second shaft portions 72 extend along a second axial direction L2. There is a second driving portion 74 at the center of the second main section 68, and a second fixing portion 76 is respectively provided on two sides of the second driving portion 74. The second driving portion 74 is not on the second axial direction L2 and is separated from the second axial direction L2 by a predetermined distance. In this embodiment, the two second fixing portions 76 are two pipes arranged on the second rocking base 62, and the second plug terminal 64 is inserted into the two pipes and then fixed.

[35] The second rocking base 62 is disposed under the cover 20, on the opposite side of the first rocking base 40, and is pivotally connected to the housing 18 by the two second shaft portions 72, so that the second The driving portion 74 is located at the other gap 34, and the two second plug terminals 64 respectively pass through a hole of the cover 20 and extend into the two second plug terminal slots 32. The two second plug terminals 64 are electrically connected to the two socket terminals 26 respectively. The second driving member 66 is an L-shaped plate, which is disposed in the notch 34 of the housing 10. The inner side of the second driving member 66 has a second abutting portion 77 corresponding to the second driving portion 74 of the second rocking base 62, and a second guide portion 78 is provided on each of the two end surfaces. The two second guide portions 78 are combined with the two rails 36 so that the second driving member 66 is disposed in the notch 34 of the casing 10 in a manner of sliding along the two rails 36.

[36] Same as the foregoing, please refer to FIGS. 1 and 4 again. In an initial state, the second driving member 66 is not pressed, and the two second plug terminals 64 are located in the two second plug terminals. The storage position in the plug terminal slot 32. Then, referring to FIG. 6, when the second driving member 66 is pressed and moved downward, the second abutting portion 77 will press against the second driving portion 74 of the second rocking base 62 to oppose The second rocking base 62 applies a torque to pivot the second rocking base 62, thereby causing the outer ends of the two second plug terminals 64 to pivot away from the housing 10 and away from the two second The plug terminal slot 32 rotates to an upright position for use. In this embodiment, pressing the second driving member 66 can cause the two second plug terminals 64 to rotate outward by a predetermined angle. At this time, the outer ends of the two second plug terminals 64 have moved away from the two second plug terminals 64. After the second plug terminal slot 32, the user can continue to move the two second plug terminals 64 to the use position. Moreover, the pivoting direction of the second plug terminal 42 of the first plug unit 14 is opposite to the pivoting direction of the second plug terminal 64 of the second plug unit 16.

[37] Next, please refer to Figure 7, which shows the first plug type of the universal adaptor structure. In this embodiment, the two first plug terminals 42 are two parallel plates, forming plugs suitable for Taiwan, Japan, the United States and other places.

[38] Also, please refer to Figures 3 and 8. Figure 8 shows the second plug type of the universal adaptor structure. In this embodiment, the second plug unit 16 further has two auxiliary ribs 80, each of the two auxiliary ribs 80 has a hole, and the two second shaft portions 72 of the second rocker 62 respectively pass through the two holes, The two auxiliary ribs 80 are pivoted on the second rocking base 62 and are respectively located outside the two second plug terminals 64. The two auxiliary ribs 80 respectively have a groove 82 facing the two second plug terminals 64, so that a part of the two second plug terminals 64 is located in the groove 82, resulting in the two auxiliary ribs 80 and the two second plug terminals 64 move together. In addition, each of the second plug terminals 64 has an auxiliary extension section 65, which can be extended outwards or retracted inwardly to be fixed by means of rotation. Please refer to FIG. 8, when the two second plug terminals 64 and the two auxiliary ribs 80 are rotated to the use position, a plug suitable for the European region will be formed. When inserted into the European standard socket 84 in the ground, the two auxiliary ribs will be embedded in the second slot 86 of the European standard socket 84 to improve the stability of the adapter when combined with the socket.

[39] To sum up, the present invention utilizes the design of the first and second drive members to change the conventional operation method of pivoting out the plug terminal with fingers to press the drive member to turn the plug terminal into the use state by itself. Provides a more convenient operation mode; and uses the design of auxiliary ribs to improve the stability of the universal adapter and the socket when combined, and solves the lack of firmness of the conventional square adapter when used in the European socket problem.

[40] Although the content of the present invention has been described in detail with the above embodiments as examples, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field of the present invention should be able to understand and understand that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention; for example, the various technical contents illustrated in the foregoing embodiments They are combined or changed to form new embodiments, and these embodiments are of course regarded as the content of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection intended by this case also includes the scope of patent application and its defined scope described later.

14‧‧‧First plug unit

16‧‧‧Second plug unit

18‧‧‧Shell

20‧‧‧Cover

22‧‧‧Accommodation space

24‧‧‧Socket opening

26‧‧‧Socket terminal

28‧‧‧Ground terminal slot

30‧‧‧First plug terminal slot

32‧‧‧Second plug terminal slot

34‧‧‧Gap

36‧‧‧Orbit

38‧‧‧Ground terminal

40‧‧‧First rocking seat

42‧‧‧First plug terminal

44‧‧‧The first drive

46‧‧‧First main section

48‧‧‧The first extension

50‧‧‧First shaft

L1‧‧‧First axis

52‧‧‧First Drive

54‧‧‧The first fixed part

56‧‧‧Lock firmware

58‧‧‧First contact part

60‧‧‧First Guidance

62‧‧‧Second rocking seat

64‧‧‧Second plug terminal

65‧‧‧Auxiliary extension

66‧‧‧Second drive

68‧‧‧Second Main Section

70‧‧‧Second extension

72‧‧‧Second shaft

L2‧‧‧Second axis

74‧‧‧Second drive unit

76‧‧‧Second fixed part

77‧‧‧Second abutment

78‧‧‧Second Guidance

80‧‧‧Auxiliary Rib

82‧‧‧Slot

Claims (17)

A universal adapter structure, which at least includes: A housing with an accommodating space and a plurality of socket openings on one side; A socket unit having a plurality of socket terminals; the socket terminals are located in the accommodating space of the housing and respectively correspond to the socket terminals; and A first plug unit, disposed on the housing, has a first rocking base, a plurality of first plug terminals, and a first driving member; the first rocking base has a first shaft portion, a first driving portion, and A plurality of first fixing parts; the first rocking base is pivoted on the housing with the first shaft part and along a first axis; the first driving part is separated from the first axis by a predetermined distance; the The first plug terminal is connected to the first fixing part of the first rocking base, and is electrically connected to the socket terminal of the socket unit respectively; the first driving member is movably arranged on the housing; the first The driving member has a first abutting portion corresponding to the first driving portion of the first rocking base; wherein After moving the first driving member, the first abutting portion presses against the first driving portion of the first rocking base, thereby applying a torque to the first rocking base to pivot the first rocking base, thereby causing The outer ends of the two first plug terminals pivot away from the housing. The universal adaptor structure described in claim 1, wherein a track is provided on the housing, and the first driving member is provided with a first guide portion to be combined with the track, so that the first driving member can move along the track. The universal adaptor structure described in claim 1, wherein the housing is provided with a notch, and the first driving member is disposed in the notch. The universal adapter structure described in claim 1, wherein the housing is provided with a plurality of first plug terminal slots, and in an initial state, the first plug terminals are accommodated in the first plug terminal slots in. The universal adaptor structure described in claim 1, wherein the first cradle of the first plug unit has a first main section and two ends of the first main section and are aligned with the first main section. A first extension section extending in the vertical direction of the main section; the first driving portion and the first fixing portion are arranged on the first main section, and the two first extension sections are respectively provided with the first shaft portion. The universal adaptor structure described in claim 1, wherein the first fixing part is a screw hole, and a locking member is passed through the first plug terminal and then locked into the screw hole. The universal adaptor structure described in claim 1, which further includes a second plug unit, which is disposed on the housing, and has a second rocking base, a plurality of second plug terminals, and a second driving member; the The second rocking base has a second shaft portion, a second driving portion, and a plurality of second fixing portions; the second rocking base is pivoted on the housing along a second axis by the second shaft portion; the The second driving part is separated from the second axial direction by a predetermined distance; the second plug terminals are connected to the second fixing part of the second rocking base, and are respectively electrically connected to the socket terminals of the socket unit; the second The driving member is movably arranged on the housing; the second driving member has a second abutting portion corresponding to the second driving portion of the second rocking base; After the second driving member is moved, the second abutting portion presses against the second driving portion of the second rocking base, thereby applying a torque to the second rocking base to pivot the second rocking base, thereby causing The outer ends of the two second plug terminals pivot away from the housing. The universal adapter structure described in claim 7, wherein the pivoting direction of the first plug terminal of the first plug unit is opposite to the pivoting direction of the second plug terminal of the second plug unit. According to the universal adaptor structure of claim 7, wherein the housing is provided with a track, and the second driving member is provided with a second guide portion to be combined with the track, so that the second driving member can move along the track. According to the universal adaptor structure of claim 7, wherein the housing is provided with a notch, and the second driving member is disposed in the notch. The universal adapter structure described in claim 7, wherein the housing is provided with a plurality of second plug terminal slots, and in an initial state, the second plug terminals are accommodated in the second plug terminal slots in. The universal adaptor structure described in claim 7, wherein the second cradle of the second plug unit has a second main section and two ends of the second main section and are approximately aligned with the second main section. A second extension section extending in a vertical direction; the second driving portion and the second fixing portion are arranged on the second main section, and the two second extension sections are respectively provided with the second shaft portion. For example, the universal adapter structure described in claim 7, wherein the second fixing portion is a pipe piece, and the second plug terminals are inserted into the pipe pieces to be fixed. According to the universal adapter structure of claim 7, wherein the second plug unit further includes a plurality of auxiliary ribs pivoted on the second rocking base; the auxiliary ribs are adjacent to the second plug terminals. The universal adapter structure described in claim 14, wherein each of the auxiliary ribs respectively has a groove facing the second plug terminals, so that a part of the second plug terminals is located in the grooves of the auxiliary ribs . The universal adapter structure described in claim 1 or 7 further includes a ground terminal pivoted on the housing. The universal adapter structure described in claim 16, wherein the housing is provided with a ground terminal slot, and in an initial state, the ground terminal is accommodated in the ground terminal slot.

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