WO2020223891A1 - Socket and functional module - Google Patents

Abstract

A socket comprises a middle frame (100), a cover plate (200) and a functional module (300). The middle frame (100) is a hollow structure having an opening (110) at one end thereof. The cover plate (200) is provided at the end of the middle frame (100) at which the opening is arranged, and an auxiliary opening (210) is formed thereon. The functional module (300) is used to electrically connect an electrical apparatus to a mains supply wire or a signal transmission line, The The functional module is detachably provided inside the middle frame (100), and is exposed to the outside via the auxiliary opening (210). The functional module (300) is an extendable structure. Since the functional module (300) of the socket is extendable, a user can apply a pull force to the functional module (300) easily to remove same from the middle frame (100). Also provided is a functional module (300).

Description

Socket and functional module Technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of sockets.

Background technique

At present, most of the city's city power distribution plans are buried in the wall, and are connected to the city power line or signal line through the socket set on the wall. The user can plug the electrical equipment into the socket via the transmission line and the electrical plug to connect the electrical equipment to the mains line or signal line to obtain power or connect to the network signal.

Therefore, a modular socket is produced. Generally, a modular socket includes a box as a base and a module inserted into the box. However, this kind of modular socket is troublesome when disassembling the module, and the module is difficult to take out from the box.

Summary of the invention

According to various embodiments of the present application, a socket and a functional module are provided.

A socket, including:

The middle frame is a hollow structure with one end open;

A cover plate covering the open end of the middle frame, and an auxiliary opening is opened on the cover plate; and

The functional module is used to electrically connect the electrical equipment with the mains line or the signal line. It is arranged in the middle frame and exposed to the outside through the auxiliary port. The functional module is detachably arranged in the middle frame Inside, the functional module is a telescopic structure.

A functional module, the functional module is a telescopic structure, comprising a fixed module, a movable module and a first pin provided on the fixed module, the first pin extends in a first direction, the movable module and the The fixed module is slidably connected in the first direction.

When it is necessary to disassemble the functional module, first extend the functional module. After the functional module is extended, the extended part protrudes from the opening of the middle frame, which is convenient to be clamped by hand, and then it is convenient to apply a pulling force to the functional module, so that the functional module can be easily taken out of the middle frame.

The details of one or more embodiments of the present invention are set forth in the following drawings and description. Other features, objectives and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the description, drawings and claims.

Description of the drawings

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first state of a socket in an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the socket shown in Figure 1 in a second state;

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the socket shown in Figure 1 in a third state;

Figure 4 is a partial exploded view of a functional module in an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a state of the assembly diagram of the functional module shown in FIG. 4;

Fig. 6 is another schematic diagram of the assembly diagram of the functional module shown in Fig. 4;

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a second engaging portion in a functional module provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

8 is a schematic structural diagram from another perspective of the second engaging portion in the functional module provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

9 is a top view of a partial structure of a fixed module in a functional module provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 10 is a partial cross-sectional view of the fixed module in Figure 9 taken along the A-A direction;

Figure 11 is a partial cross-sectional view of a functional module in an embodiment of the invention.

Reference signs: 100, middle frame; 110, opening; 120, first jack; 130, installation position; 140, first wiring board; 200, cover plate; 210, auxiliary port; 220, pressing part; 230, Hook; 240, hook hole; 300, functional module; 310, fixed module; 311, first pin; 320, movable module; 330, rail structure; 340, limit structure; 341, first limit slot; 342, Limiting block; 410, first engagement part; 420, second engagement part; 421, fastener; 4211, rounded corners, 422, limiting member, 4221, fixed post; 4222, second limiting slot; 4223 , Protrusion; 423, elastic member; 430, containing groove.

Detailed ways

In order to make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clearer, the following further describes the present invention in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the present invention, but not to limit the present invention.

A socket, see Figures 1 to 3, includes a middle frame 100, a cover 200 and a functional module 300. The middle frame 100 is a hollow structure with an opening 110 at one end, and the cover plate 200 is disposed on the opening 110 end of the middle frame 100. An auxiliary port 210 is opened on the cover 200.

The functional module 300 is disposed in the middle frame 100 and exposed to the outside through the auxiliary port 210. The functional module 300 is used to electrically connect the electrical equipment with the mains line or signal line. In an embodiment, the function module 300 may be one or a combination of a socket module, a network interface module, a USB interface module, and a TV signal interface module. The socket module is a functional module 300 provided with a power socket, which can be a three-hole or two-hole socket, and provides power access sockets for different electrical equipment. The network interface module is a functional module 300 equipped with an Ethernet access socket, which simplifies Internet access equipment and realizes easy Internet access.

In one embodiment, the functional module 300 is detachably disposed in the middle frame 100. The functional module 300 corresponds to the auxiliary port 210 so that a part of the functional module 300 is exposed to the outside through the auxiliary port 210. Through the detachable arrangement of the functional module 300 with respect to the middle frame 100, the user can combine and install the functional modules 300 with various electrical functions according to their own needs, which greatly reduces the installation workload of the user. Therefore, the above socket has a simple structure and Easy to use features.

In one embodiment, the functional module 300 is a telescopic structure. 1 and 2, when the functional module 300 needs to be disassembled, the functional module 300 is first extended. After the functional module 300 is stretched, the stretched part extends out of the middle frame 100 from the opening 110 of the middle frame 100, so that it can be easily clamped by hand. See FIGS. 2 and 3 to facilitate the application of pulling force to the functional module 300. The function module 300 can be easily taken out from the middle frame 100.

In an embodiment, refer to FIGS. 4, 5 and 6, FIG. 4 is a partial exploded view of a functional module 300, and FIG. 5 is a state schematic diagram of the assembly diagram of the functional module 300 shown in FIG. 4, and FIG. 6 It is another state schematic diagram of the assembly diagram of the functional module 300 shown in FIG. 4.

The functional module 300 includes a fixed module 310 and a movable module 320. In one embodiment, the movable module 320 is slidably sleeved on the fixed module 310. For the convenience of presentation, the direction in which the functional module 300 is inserted or pulled out of the middle frame 100 is defined as the first direction, and the first direction is specifically the GH direction in FIG. 4. The fixing module 310 is provided with a first pin 311, and the first pin 311 extends along a first direction. The first pin 311 of the fixed module 310 can be electrically connected to the electrical components in the movable module 320 through wires (not shown in the figure). With reference to FIG. 1, a first jack 120 is provided inside the middle frame 100, and the functional module 300 is inserted into the middle frame 100 along the first direction, and the first pin 311 is electrically connected to the first jack 120. When the first pin 311 of the functional module 300 is inserted into the first jack 120, the fixed module 310 expands and contracts in the first direction relative to the movable module 320. That is to say, the expansion and contraction direction of the functional module 300 is the same as the direction in which the functional module 300 is inserted into the middle frame 100. Thus, when the functional module 300 is taken out of the middle frame 100, the direction of extension of the functional module 300 is also the same as that of the functional module 300. The direction in which 300 is pulled out of the middle frame 100 is also the same.

In one embodiment, the detachable installation between the functional module 300 and the middle frame 100 may be specifically a snap-fit connection method. The advantage of the snap-fit connection method is that it avoids threaded connection, clamping, pasting and other connection methods. , Easy to disassemble and assemble quickly.

In a specific embodiment, referring to FIG. 2, the inner side wall of the middle frame 100 and the outer side wall of the functional module 300 are respectively provided with a first engaging portion 410 and a second engaging portion 420. The first engaging portion 410 is engaged with the second engaging portion 420 to fix the functional module 300 in the middle frame 100. When the functional module 300 is damaged or the functional module 300 of a different model needs to be replaced, the functional module 300 and the middle frame 100 can be easily replaced by a snap-fit method, so as to facilitate the use and maintenance of the socket.

Further, referring to FIG. 2, the first engaging portion 410 is a engaging hole opened on the inner side wall of the middle frame 100. The second engaging portion 420 is a buckle provided on the functional module 300. The buckle is engaged with the hole to make the functional module 300 and the middle frame 100 fixedly connected.

Further, referring to FIG. 2, the functional module 300 is respectively provided with buckles on at least two outer side walls. The buckles can be arranged on two adjacent outer side walls of the functional module 300, or on two opposite outer side walls of the functional module 300, and the buckles can also be arranged on three or four outer side walls of the functional module 300. On the outer wall.

Preferably, referring to Figure 2, there are two buckles, and they are distributed on the two opposite outer side walls of the middle frame 100, and the snap holes are provided on the two opposite inner side walls of the middle frame 100. The buckles correspond to each other to further enhance the stability of the connection between the functional module 300 and the middle frame 100.

In one of the embodiments, referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the buckle as the second engaging portion 420 includes a fastener 421, a limiting member 422 and an elastic member 423. With reference to FIG. 4, the functional module 300 is provided with a receiving groove 430 for receiving the second engaging portion 420. The size and shape of the accommodating groove 430 match the second engaging portion 420, and the second engaging portion 420 can slide in the accommodating groove 430 along the EF direction of FIG. 4, that is, the second engaging portion 420 is The accommodating slot 430 can move, so that the fastener 421 of the second engaging portion 420 can be inserted into and separated from the first engaging portion 410 (see FIG. 2) to achieve locking and unlocking. Specifically, referring to Figures 7 and 8, the limiting member 422 includes two fixing posts 4221, and the two fixing posts 4221 are used for fixing on the middle frame 100, so that the limiting member 422 is fixedly connected to the middle frame 100 without There is turning or shaking. The limiting member 422 is provided with a second limiting groove 4222, the fastener 421 includes a protrusion 4223 that extends into the second limiting groove 4222, and the protrusion 4223 extends into the second limiting groove 4222 and can be positioned in the second limiting groove 4222. The bit slot 4222 slides along the MN direction in FIG. 8. The elastic member 423 is disposed between the fastener 421 and the functional module 300, and is specifically clamped between the fastener 421 and the limiting member 422, and can expand and contract along the MN direction. With reference to FIG. 2, when the fastener 421 is pressed by hand, the fastener 421 compresses the limiting component 422, and when the hand is released, the elastic component 423 pushes the fastener 421 into the first engaging portion 410.

Further, referring to FIG. 7, the fastener 421 is hook-shaped, and one end of the fastener 421 has a rounded corner 4211. With reference to FIG. 2, when the functional module 300 is inserted into the middle frame 100 in the first direction (GH in FIG. 2), the fastener The rounded corners 4211 of the piece 421 conflict with the edge of the middle frame 100. As the functional module 300 is gradually inserted into the middle frame 100, the middle frame 100 gradually moves the two fasteners 421 on the functional module 300 in a direction that moves closer to each other (MN in Figure 2). Direction) squeeze. When the functional module 300 moves to a position corresponding to the first engaging portion 410 and the second engaging portion 420, the elastic member 423 buckles the two second engaging portions 420 on the functional module 300. The pieces 421 will be pushed into the corresponding first engaging portion 410 in a direction away from each other (the MN direction in FIG. 2), and the fastener 421 is engaged with the engaging hole (first engaging portion 410). In this way, when installing the functional module 300 into the middle frame 100, there is no need to press the fastener 421 by hand, and the installation process is more convenient.

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 1, there are a plurality of installation positions 130 in the middle frame 100. Specifically, referring to FIG. 1, there are three installation positions 130 in the middle frame 100, and the three installation positions 130 can install three functions. Module 300. By setting three installation positions 130, for example, a network interface module, a USB interface module and a socket module can be installed separately, which improves the expansion capability of the socket.

In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 3, the socket may further include a first wiring board 140. The first wiring board 140 is used to electrically connect the functional module 300 with a commercial power line or a signal line. The first wiring board 140 is disposed in the middle frame 100. The first wiring board 140 has a first jack 120. The functional module 300 has a first pin 311 (see FIG. 4). The first jack 120 cooperates with the first pin 311 to electrically connect the functional module 300 with the first wiring board 140, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the electrical equipment and the mains line or signal line. When the functional module 300 is damaged, or the functional module 300 of a different model needs to be replaced, the functional module 300 and the middle frame 100 can be easily replaced by plugging, so as to facilitate the use and maintenance of the socket.

In an embodiment, the first jack 120 includes a plurality of. The plurality of first jacks 120 are distributed on the first wiring board 140 at intervals. Through the arrangement of the multiple first jacks 120, the first wiring board 140 can be electrically connected to the multiple functional modules 300 at the same time, which improves the expansion capability of the first wiring board 140. In a specific embodiment, referring to FIG. 1, there are three first sockets 120 and each corresponds to one installation position 130.

5 and 6, the functional module 300 includes a fixed module 310 and a movable module 320 that slide in a first direction (GH direction). 5 is a schematic diagram of the state when the fixed module 310 and the movable module 320 are combined together, and FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the state when the fixed module 310 and the movable module 320 are slid apart. In order to make the sliding fit between the fixed module 310 and the movable module 320 more accurate, that is, in order to prevent the fixed module 310 and the movable module 320 from shaking when sliding against each other, the fixed module 310 and the movable module 320 are provided with mutually sliding guide rails. The structure 330 and the guide rail structure 330 may be, for example, guide rails and guide posts that are slidably arranged with each other. In a specific embodiment, the fixed module 310 includes a first housing, and the movable module 320 includes a second housing. The fixed module 310 is sleeved outside the movable module 320. The guide rail structure 330 guides in the first direction (GH direction).

In one of the embodiments, referring to Figures 9-11, the first shell and the second shell are respectively provided with a limiting structure 340 for preventing the first shell and the second shell from separating. 11, the limiting structure 340 includes a first limiting slot 341 and a limiting block 342. The first limiting slot 341 is arranged on the outer side wall of the second housing of the movable module 320, and the limiting block 342 is arranged on the second housing of the fixed module 310. On an inner side wall of the housing, the limiting block 342 can slide in the first limiting groove 341 along the first direction. Through the cooperation of the limiting block 342 and the first limiting groove 341, the first shell and the second shell are prevented from being separated from each other during telescopic activities, and the firmness of the connection between the first shell and the second shell is improved.

As shown in FIG. 1, the cover 200 is rotatable relative to the middle frame 100. By rotating the cover 200 relative to the middle frame 100, the cover 200 can be opened relative to the middle frame 100. In one of the embodiments, the cover 200 includes a pressing portion 220, and the aforementioned auxiliary port 210 is formed in the middle of the pressing portion 220. When the cover 200 is closed on the middle frame 100, the pressing portion 220 presses the functional module 300 edge, so that the functional module 300 is firmly installed in the middle frame 100. Further, a hook 230 is also provided on the cover 200, a hook hole 240 is provided on the middle frame 100, and the hook 230 and the hook hole 240 are engaged with each other, so that the cover 200 and the middle frame 100 are firmly closed together. .

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above, it should be understood that many variations and modifications of the basic inventive concept described here that are obvious to those skilled in the art fall within the present invention defined by the appended claims. Within the spirit and scope.

Claims (20)

A socket, characterized in that it comprises: The middle frame (100) is a hollow structure with an opening (110) at one end; A cover plate (200) is arranged to cover the opening (110) end of the middle frame (100), and an auxiliary port (210) is opened on the cover plate (200); and The functional module (300) is used to electrically connect the electrical equipment with the mains power line or the signal line, and is arranged in the middle frame (100) and exposed to the outside through the auxiliary port (210). The functional module (300) is detachably arranged in the middle frame (100), and the function module (300) is a telescopic structure. The socket according to claim 1, wherein the functional module (300) comprises a fixed module (310) and a movable module (320), the fixed module (310) comprises a first housing, and the movable module (320) A second housing is included, and guide rail structures (330) that are slidably fitted with each other are respectively provided on the first housing and the second housing along the first direction. The socket according to claim 2, wherein the first housing and the second housing are respectively provided with a limit for preventing the first housing and the second housing from separating Structure (340), the limiting structure (340) includes a first limiting slot (341) and a limiting block (342), and the limiting block (342) is slidably connected to the first limiting along a first direction Bit slot (341). The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner side wall of the middle frame (100) and the functional module (300) are respectively provided with a first engaging portion (410) and a second engaging portion ( 420), the first engaging portion (410) is engaged with the second engaging portion (420). The socket according to claim 4, wherein the first engaging portion (410) is a hole opened on the inner side wall of the middle frame (100), and the second engaging portion (420) The buckle is arranged on the functional module (300), and the buckle is engaged with the buckle hole. The socket according to claim 5, characterized in that the buckle comprises a fastener (421), a limiting member (422) and an elastic member (423), and the limiting member (422) is provided with a second A limiting groove (4222), the fastener (421) includes a protrusion (4223) that extends into the second limiting groove (4222) and can slide along the second limiting groove (4222), the The elastic member (423) is arranged between the fastener (421) and the functional module (300), and the elastic member (423) is used for clamping the fastener (421) into the card hole. The socket according to claim 6, characterized in that the fastener (421) is hook-shaped. The socket according to claim 7, wherein one end of the fastener (421) is provided with a rounded corner (4211) for conflicting with the edge of the middle frame (100). The socket according to claim 8, wherein the buckle is provided on at least two outer side walls of the functional module (300). The socket according to claim 4, wherein the functional module (300) is provided with a receiving groove (430) for receiving the second engaging portion (420), and the second engaging The part (420) can move in the containing groove (430). The socket according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of installation positions for installing the functional module (300) are provided in the middle frame (100). The socket according to claim 1, further comprising a first wiring board (140) for electrically connecting the functional module (300) and the mains line or signal line, the first wiring The board (140) is arranged in the middle frame (100), and the first wiring board (140) has a first jack (120). The socket according to claim 12, wherein the functional module (300) comprises a fixed module (310) and a movable module (320), and the fixed module (310) is provided with a first pin (311), so The first pin (311) extends in a first direction, and the first pin (311) is matched with the first socket (120), so that the functional module (300) and the first wiring board (140) Electrically connected, the movable module (320) and the fixed module (310) are slidably connected in a first direction. The socket according to claim 1, wherein the cover plate (200) is rotatably connected to the middle frame (100). The socket according to claim 14, characterized in that the cover plate (200) comprises a pressing part (220), and the auxiliary port (210) is formed in the middle of the pressing part (220), when the When the cover plate (200) is closed on the middle frame (100), the pressing portion (220) presses the edge of the functional module (300). The socket according to claim 1, wherein the functional module (300) is one or a combination of a socket module, a network interface module, a USB interface module, and a TV signal interface module. The socket according to claim 1, wherein the expansion direction of the functional module (300) is the same as the direction in which the functional module (300) is inserted into the middle frame (100). A functional module (300), characterized in that the functional module (300) is a telescopic structure, including a fixed module (310), a movable module (320) and a first pin provided on the fixed module (310) (311), the first pin (311) extends in a first direction, and the movable module (320) and the fixed module (310) are slidably connected in the first direction. The functional module (300) according to claim 18, wherein the fixed module (310) comprises a first housing, the movable module (320) comprises a second housing, and the first housing and The second housing is respectively provided with guide rail structures (330) that are slidably fitted with each other along the first direction. The functional module (300) according to claim 19, characterized in that a buckle is provided on the functional module (300), and the buckle includes a fastener (421), a limiting member (422) and an elastic member (423), the limiting member (422) is provided with a second limiting slot (4222), and the fastener (421) includes extending into the second limiting slot (4222) and being able to extend along the first limiting slot (4222). The protruding part (4223) for sliding between the two limiting grooves (4222), and the elastic member (423) is arranged between the fastener (421) and the functional module (300).

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