TWM549464U - Smart socket - Google Patents

Description

Smart socket

This creative department has a smart socket.

Most of today's technology products operate on electricity as energy, which is an indispensable energy source in modern people's lives. For electric lights, air conditioners, computers, motors, etc. Among them, the configuration of the socket allows people to plug in the product and use it, greatly improving the convenience of power consumption, such as the socket disclosed by TWM537338. In this type of socket, most of the sockets are provided with two jacks for the two pins of the plug to be inserted into the set position, and some of the sockets are provided with the third jack for the grounding pin to be inserted.

However, the plug of such a structure can only be used according to the position of the socket of the socket, and cannot be changed according to the demand. For example, the plug type and the volume are different, when a larger plug is used. The jacks of adjacent sockets are often obscured, making adjacent sockets unusable, and there is a drawback that needs to be improved. Moreover, such plugs cannot know the power consumption of the inserted electrical appliances. In the case of increasingly serious problems such as global warming and climate change, it is necessary to further grasp the use of electricity to achieve the goal of saving energy and saving carbon. .

Therefore, it is necessary to provide a novel and progressive smart socket to solve the above problems.

The main purpose of this creation is to provide a smart socket. The design of the slot extension allows the plug to slide relative to the body, so that the position can be quickly moved according to different plug shapes and usage requirements, and the utility model can be used without additional movement to another socket. . Moreover, the intelligent system can communicate with the electronic device to enable the user to know the power usage and the remote control switch.

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a smart socket including a body and an intelligent system. The main body is provided with a power receiving unit and at least two plugging units. The power receiving unit is electrically connected to a power source. Each of the plugging units is provided with a conductive unit and an insertion portion. The conductive unit is electrically connected to the connection unit. An electrical unit, the insertion portion is configured to be inserted into the plugging direction to electrically connect the conductive unit, wherein the inserting portion includes at least two slots, each of the slots extending linearly along an extending direction The extending direction is transverse to the plugging direction, and each slot of the plug is inserted in the plugging direction and selectively slides along the extending direction. The intelligent system is disposed on the body, and the intelligent system comprises a processor, a wireless communication module and at least two switch modules. The wireless communication module and the at least two switch modules are independently electrically connected to the processor, and the wireless communication module is configured to wirelessly connect to a network system, and the processor is connected to an electronic device via the wireless communication module. The device performs communication interaction, and the at least two switch modules are controlled by the electronic device via the wireless communication module, and the number of the at least two switch modules is corresponding to the number of at least two plug-in units, the at least two switch modes The electrical system is electrically connected to the conductive unit of the at least two plug-in unit and the electrical receiving unit, wherein the processor controls the switch module to open or conduct the conductive according to different signals received by the electronic device. The circuit of the unit and the power receiving unit.

The structural features of the present invention and the intended effects thereof will be described below by way of a preferred embodiment, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 10 , which shows an embodiment of the present invention. The smart socket of the present invention comprises a body 1 and an intelligent system 5 .

More specifically, the main body 1 is provided with a power receiving unit 3 and at least two plug-in units 4, the power receiving unit 3 is electrically connected to a power source (not shown), and each of the plug-in units 4 is provided with a conductive The unit 41 and an insertion portion 42 are electrically connected to the power receiving unit 3. The insertion portion 42 is configured to insert at least one plug 82 in a plugging direction 71 to electrically connect the conductive unit 41. The insertion portion 42 includes at least two slots 421, and each of the slots 421 extends linearly along an extending direction 72. The extending direction 72 is transverse to the insertion direction 71, and each slot 421 is for the plug. One of the pins 82 is inserted in the insertion direction 71 and is selectively slidable along the extending direction 72.

Therefore, when a plurality of the plugs 82 are used together, the user can move to the preferred use position separately according to the type and volume of the plugs 82 (for example, type A, type B or transformer type). The plug-in portion 42 provides a very convenient way for the user to use without having to move to a socket in another place.

More specifically, the number of the at least two slots 421 is three, and the plugs 82 of the A-type, B-type, and J-types can be used. It can be understood that the conductive unit 41 of each of the plug-in units 4 includes a first conductive component 411, a second conductive component 412 and a third conductive component 413, and the first to third conductive components respectively correspond to three In the slot 421, one of the first conductive component 411 and the second conductive component 412 is electrically connected to the phase pin 821 of the plug 82, and the other is provided with the wire pin of the plug 82. The third conductive component 413 is electrically connected to the ground pin 823 of the plug 82. It should be emphasized that each of the first conductive components 411 in the embodiment is independent and not electrically connected to each other, so as to provide the functions that each of the plug-in units 4 can be independently powered and independently powered off.

The smart system 5 is disposed on the main body 1. The smart system 5 includes a processor 51, a wireless communication module 52, and at least two switch modules 58. The wireless communication module 52 and the at least two switch modules 58 are respectively It is electrically connected to the processor 51 independently. The wireless communication module 52 is configured to wirelessly connect to a network system (WIFI), and the processor 51 can be connected to an electronic device 9 (such as a mobile phone, a tablet, or a laptop) via the wireless communication module 52. Communication interaction. The at least two switch modules 58 are controlled by the electronic device 9 via the wireless communication module 52. The number of the at least two switch modules 58 corresponds to the number of at least two plug units 4, the at least two switch modules. The group 58 is electrically connected between the conductive unit 41 of the at least two plug-in units 4 and the power receiving unit 3, respectively.

The processor 51 controls the switch module 58 to open or turn on the circuit of the conductive unit 41 and the power receiving unit 3 according to different signals received by the electronic device 9. In this way, the user can connect the processor 51 through the APP software communication of the electronic device 9 to switch the remote remote control appliance. Moreover, the user can also obtain the power consumption data of the smart socket, so as to further enable the user to grasp the usage and power consumption of different electrical appliances, and then monitor the electrical appliances with more power consumption to achieve the purpose of energy saving and carbon saving.

Preferably, the smart system 5 further includes a display 54 and a storage device 55. The display device 54 and the storage device 55 are electrically connected to the processor 51, and the storage device 55 is configured to store a power meter. The device 54 is configured to receive and display the power consumption data of the storage device 55 read by the processor 51, wherein the power consumption data includes at least one of a power consumption, a voltage value, a current value, and a power consumption time. When the user is in the vicinity of the smart socket, the power consumption data can be directly known through the display 54. It can be understood that the user can also connect the processor 51 to obtain the power data through the electronic device 9. .

In addition, the smart system 5 further includes a detection module 56 and a warning module 57. The detection module 56 and the warning module 57 are electrically connected to the processor 51 respectively. The device 51 is configured to have a power warning value. The detection module 56 is configured to detect a power consumption data and transmit it back to the processor 51. The power consumption data includes at least one of a current value and a voltage value. When the processor 51 determines that the power consumption data is higher than the power warning value, the processor 51 activates the warning module 57 to alert the user that the current electrical appliance is in a dangerous state, and the electrical appliance has a fault. In the embodiment, the alert module 57 includes a digital alert message, and the digital alert message is synchronously transmitted to the electronic device 9 via the wireless communication module 52 to notify the outgoing user.

In another preferred embodiment, the smart system 5 further includes at least two automatic power-off modules 53 electrically connected to the processor 51. The number of the at least two automatic power-off modules 53 corresponds to the number of at least two plug-in units 4. The at least two automatic power-off modules 53 are electrically connected between the conductive unit 41 of the at least two plug-in units 4 and the power-carrying unit 3, such that when the load of the plug-in unit 4 is When the power is automatically turned off, the power supply of the other plug-in unit 4 is not affected, and the electrical device electrically connected to the other plug-in unit 4 can still be used continuously.

In a more detailed manner, each of the automatic power-off modules 53 includes a current detector 531 and a breaker 532. The current detector 531 detects a current value of the conductive unit 41 and feeds back to the processor 51. The processor 51 presets a current safety value, wherein when the processor 51 determines that the current value is higher than the current safety value, the processor 51 drives the circuit breaker 532 to disconnect the conductive unit 41 from the connection. The electrical unit 3 is connected.

In addition, the smart system 5 further includes a circuit board 6 and at least one USB charging module 59. The processor 51, the automatic power-off module 53, the display 54, the detecting module 56, the The warning module 57, each of the switch modules 58 and each of the USB charging modules 59 are electrically connected to the circuit board 6. The at least one USB charging module 59 provides another power supply mode without using the plug 82. For example, the user can directly charge the mobile phone through the USB transmission line.

In this embodiment, the main body 1 further includes a casing 11 and a cover 12. The casing 11 defines an internal space 13 . The electrical connection unit 3 is disposed on the casing 11 . 41 is placed in the internal space 13, and the insertion portion 42 is provided in the cover 12. Moreover, a plurality of heat dissipation holes 112 are disposed in the casing 11 to assist in discharging heat generated by the electric resistance during conduction. In addition, the cover body 12 and the box body 11 are in a rectangular shape, and the number of the at least two plug-in units 4 is four and adjacent to the four sides of the cover body 12 respectively.

Preferably, the body 1 further includes an insulating protection member 2, and the protection member 2 is disposed on the cover 12 without covering the display 54. In other words, the protection member 2 has a "back" shape. The protection member 2 is provided with at least two long holes 21 corresponding to at least two slots 421 respectively, so that the pins of the plug 82 pass through.

In more detail, the protective member 2 is made of a silicone material and has good resilience and insulation. In more detail, the cover body 12 is provided with a groove portion 121 adjacent to each of the insertion portions 42. A card portion 22 is disposed on each of the protection members 2 at the corresponding groove portion 121, and the card portion 22 is embedded. The protector 2 is positioned in the cover 12 by being inserted into the recessed portion 121.

It is worth mentioning that the smart socket can have various usage states depending on the components to be matched. Please refer to the first use state of FIG. 6 to FIG. 8 first.

The power receiving unit 3 includes a first connector 31 and a connector 32. The first connector 31 is disposed on the body 1 and electrically connected to the conductive unit 41 of each of the connector units 4, the first connector 31. The second connector 33 is detachably inserted into the adapter 32, and the second connector 33 is inserted into a universal socket 83. The second connector is inserted into the universal socket 83. The pattern of 33 is different from the pattern of the first joint 31. This method of use allows the smart socket to be quickly applied without the need to additionally change the original wiring and is easy to carry to other places.

More specifically, the first joint 31 is a 3 pin joint, and when used in Taiwan, the second joint 33 is of type A or type B. More specifically, the casing 11 is recessed with a mounting portion 111. The first joint 31 is disposed at the bottom of the mounting portion 111. The adapter 32 is embedded in the mounting portion 111 to be coupled to the first joint 31.

Next, please refer to the second use state of FIG. The power receiving unit 3 further includes an extension cord set 34. The extension cord set 34 includes a connector 35 electrically connected, a power cord 36, and a universal plug 37. The first connector 31 is detachably inserted into the connector The connector 35 is electrically connected, and the universal plug 37 is inserted into the universal socket 83. This mode of use combines the advantages of the first use state, and additionally has the function of an extension cord, allowing the user to pull the body 1 to the desired position.

Please refer to the third use state of FIG. The power receiving unit 3 further includes a socket 38. The socket 38 is disposed on a base 84 and electrically connected to the internal power wiring. The first connector 31 is detachably inserted into the socket 38. Electrical connection. This type of use can replace the use of the universal socket 83, and when a partial damage is required to inspect the circuit, the body 1 can be quickly separated from the base 84, and the user can directly insert new products to continue using. Moreover, the body 1 can be combined with the adapter 32 or the extension cord set 34 after being detached from the socket 38. In other words, the first to third use states can be switched freely and quickly, which is very convenient.

In summary, in the creative smart socket, the processor can connect to the network through the wireless communication module of the intelligent system to communicate and transmit signals with the electronic device, so that the user can directly obtain the power data from the electronic device. Moreover, it is equipped with an automatic power-off module, which will immediately turn off the power and protect the use when the current is too large. In addition, the plug can be arbitrarily slipped in the insertion portion, and when a plurality of plugs are inserted at the same time, the user can freely move to the preferred use position.

1‧‧‧ Ontology
11‧‧‧Box
111‧‧‧Installation Department
112‧‧‧ vents
12‧‧‧ Cover
121‧‧‧Inch
13‧‧‧Internal space
2‧‧‧protection
21‧‧‧ long hole
22‧‧‧Card Department
3‧‧‧Power unit
31‧‧‧First joint
32‧‧‧Adapter
33‧‧‧second joint
34‧‧‧Extension line group
35‧‧‧Connecting head
36‧‧‧Power cord
37‧‧‧General plug
38‧‧‧ Seating
4‧‧‧Docking unit
41‧‧‧Conducting unit
411‧‧‧First conductive component
412‧‧‧Second conductive component
413‧‧‧ Third conductive component
42‧‧‧Internal Department
421‧‧‧ slots
5‧‧‧Intelligent system
51‧‧‧ processor
52‧‧‧Wireless communication module
53‧‧‧Automatic power-off module
531‧‧‧current detector
532‧‧‧Disconnectors
54‧‧‧ display
55‧‧‧Storage device
56‧‧‧Detection module
57‧‧‧Warning module
58‧‧‧Switch Module
59‧‧‧USB charging module
6‧‧‧Circuit board
71‧‧‧Drop direction
72‧‧‧ Extension direction
82‧‧‧ plug
821‧‧‧phase pins
822‧‧‧Center pin
823‧‧‧ Ground pin
83‧‧‧Universal socket
84‧‧‧Foundation
9‧‧‧Electronic devices

1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is an exploded view of Figure 1. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 1. 4 is a top plan view of the partial components of FIG. 1. Figure 5 is a block diagram of the system of the intelligent system. FIG. 6 is a first use state diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the plug of Figure 6 inserted. Figure 8 is a perspective view of the plug of Figure 6 inserted. Figure 9 is a second state of use diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 is a third use state diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

1‧‧‧ Ontology

11‧‧‧Box

112‧‧‧ vents

12‧‧‧ Cover

2‧‧‧protection

54‧‧‧ display

59‧‧‧USB charging module

Claims (10)

A smart socket includes: a body having a power receiving unit and at least two plugging units, wherein the power receiving unit is electrically connected to a power source, and each of the plugging units is provided with a conductive unit and an insertion portion. The conductive unit is electrically connected to the power receiving unit, and the plugging portion is configured to insert at least one plug in a plugging direction to electrically connect the conductive unit, wherein the plug portion includes at least two slots, each of the slots a straight line extending along an extending direction transverse to the plugging direction, each of the slots for inserting one of the plug pins in the plugging direction and selectively sliding along the extending direction; an intelligent system The device includes a processor, a wireless communication module, and at least two switch modules. The wireless communication module and the at least two switch modules are independently electrically connected to the processor, and the wireless communication is The module is configured to wirelessly connect to a network system, and the processor communicates with an electronic device via the wireless communication module, and the at least two switch modules are controlled by the electronic communication device via the wireless communication module The number of the at least two switch modules is corresponding to the number of at least two plug-in units, and the at least two switch modules are electrically connected between the conductive units of the at least two plug-in units and the power-carrying unit, wherein The processor controls the switch module to open or turn on the circuit of the conductive unit and the power receiving unit according to different signals received by the electronic device. The smart socket of claim 1, wherein the smart system further comprises a display and a storage device, wherein the display and the storage device are electrically connected to the processor, wherein the storage device stores a power data, the display And receiving and displaying the power consumption data of the storage device read by the processor, wherein the power consumption data includes at least one of a power consumption, a voltage value, a current value, and a power consumption time. The smart socket of claim 1 , wherein the smart system further comprises a detection module and a warning module, wherein the detection module and the warning module are electrically connected to the processor respectively. Presetting a power warning value, the detecting module is configured to detect a power consumption data and transmit the data back to the processor; wherein the power consumption data includes at least one of a current value and a voltage value; wherein, when the processing When the device determines that the power consumption data is higher than the power warning value, the processor activates the warning module. The smart socket of claim 3, wherein the alert module includes a digital alert message, and the digital alert message is synchronously transmitted to the electronic device via the wireless communication module. The smart socket of claim 1, wherein the smart system further comprises at least two automatic power-off modules, wherein the at least two automatic power-off modules are electrically connected to the processor, and the at least two automatic power-off modules The number is corresponding to the number of at least two plug-in units, and the at least two automatic power-off modules are electrically connected between the conductive unit of the at least two plug-in units and the power-on unit, and the automatic power-off mode The group includes a current detector and a breaker, the current detector detecting a current value of the conductive unit and feeding back the processor, and the processor presets a current safety value, wherein when the processor determines When the current value is higher than the current safety value, the processor drives the circuit breaker to disconnect the conductive unit from the power receiving unit. The smart socket of claim 1, wherein the body further comprises a box body and a cover body, the box body defines an inner space, the power receiving unit is disposed on the box body, and the conductive unit is disposed in the inner space The insertion portion is provided on the cover. The smart socket of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the power receiving unit comprises a first connector and a connector, the first connector is disposed on the body and the conductive unit of each of the connector units Electrically connected, the first connector is detachably inserted into the adapter and electrically connected, the adapter is provided with a second connector, and the second connector is inserted into a universal socket, wherein The pattern of the second joint is different from the pattern of the first joint. The smart socket of claim 1, wherein the power receiving unit comprises a first connector and an extension cable set, the first connector is disposed on the body and electrically connected to the conductive unit of each of the plug-in units, The extension cord set includes a connector with an electrical connection, a power cord and a universal plug. The first connector is detachably inserted into the connector to be electrically connected. The universal plug is inserted into a universal socket. . The smart socket of claim 1, wherein the power receiving unit comprises a first connector and a socket, the first connector is disposed on the body and electrically connected to the conductive unit of each of the plugging units, the connection The socket is disposed on a base material and electrically connected to the internal power supply wiring. The first joint is detachably inserted into the socket and electrically connected. The smart socket of claim 4, wherein the smart system further comprises a display and a storage device, wherein the display and the storage device are respectively electrically connected to the processor, wherein the storage device stores a power data, the display Receiving and displaying the power consumption data of the storage device read by the processor, wherein the power consumption data includes at least one of a power consumption, a voltage value, a current value, and a power consumption time; the intelligent system further includes There are at least two automatic power-off modules, the at least two automatic power-off modules are electrically connected to the processor, and the number of the at least two automatic power-off modules is corresponding to the number of at least two plug-in units, the at least two The automatic power-off module is electrically connected between the conductive unit of the at least two plug-in unit and the power-carrying unit, and each of the automatic power-off modules includes a current detector and a breaker, and the current detector Detecting a current value of the conductive unit and feeding back the processor, and the processor presets a current safety value, wherein when the processor determines that the current value is higher than the current safety value, the The processor drives the circuit breaker to disconnect the conductive unit from the power receiving unit; the body further includes a box body and a cover body, the box body defines an internal space, and the power receiving unit is disposed in the box body The conductive unit is disposed in the inner space, and the plugging portion is disposed on the cover body; the power receiving unit includes a first connector, a connector, an extension cord set, and a socket, wherein the first connector is disposed on the first connector The body is electrically connected to the conductive unit of each of the plug-in units, the first connector is detachably inserted into the adapter and electrically connected, and the adapter is provided with a second connector. The second connector is inserted into a universal socket, wherein the second connector is different in style from the first connector; the extension cable group includes a connector electrically connected, a power cable, and a universal plug. a connector is detachably inserted into the connector and electrically connected to the connector; the universal connector is inserted into the universal socket; the connector is disposed on a base and electrically connected to the internal power supply wiring. The first connector is detachably inserted into the socket and electrically connected The number of the at least two slots is three; the conductive unit of each of the plug-in units includes a first conductive component, a second conductive component, and a third conductive component, and the first to third conductive components respectively correspond to In the slot, one of the first conductive component and the second conductive component is electrically connected to the phase pin of the plug, and the other is electrically connected to the wire pin of the plug. The third conductive component is electrically connected to the grounding pin of the plug; each of the first conductive components is independent but not electrically connected to each other; the cover and the casing are in a rectangular shape, and the at least two plugging units are The number is four and adjacent to the four sides of the cover body; the body further includes an insulating protection member, the protection member is coated on the cover body and does not cover the display, and the protection member is "back" a shape, the protection member is provided with at least two long holes, and the at least two long holes respectively correspond to at least two slots; the protection member is composed of a silicone material; the cover is adjacent to each of the insertion portions a grooved portion is provided, and the protection member is correspondingly embedded Each of the parts is provided with a card portion, the card portion is embedded in the groove portion to position the protection member on the cover body; the first joint is a 3pin joint; the box body is recessed with a mounting portion, the first portion The connector is disposed at the bottom of the mounting portion, the adapter is embedded in the mounting portion and combined with the first connector; the plurality of heat dissipation holes are disposed in the box body; the intelligent system further includes a circuit board and at least one USB charging The module, the processor, each of the automatic power-off modules, the display, the detection module, the warning module, each of the switch modules, and each of the USB charging modules are electrically connected to the circuit board.