CN100459320C - Connecting cable and manufacturing method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a connection cable, comprising: the plug and the socket are of an undetachable combined structure. The plug comprises a shell, a plurality of conductive terminals and a wire buckle, wherein the terminals are embedded in the shell and extend outwards from the shell, the terminals and the shell are non-detachable combined bodies, and the end part of the plug is connected with the wire buckle in a non-detachable mode. The socket comprises a panel, a shell and a wire buckle, wherein the panel is provided with a plurality of through holes, a plurality of conductive terminals are arranged corresponding to the plurality of through holes, and the panel and the shell are a non-detachable combination body. The invention further provides a manufacturing method of the connecting cable.

Description

A connection cable and its manufacturing method

technical field

The invention relates to an electrical equipment, in particular to a connection cable and a manufacturing method thereof.

Background technique

Along with the widespread promotion of electrical products, connecting cables have become an indispensable component for using electrical equipment, such as plugs and sockets. Most of the existing plugs and sockets are separate single-function components. When several electrical devices use one socket at the same time, they must use multi-purpose sockets, which can only meet the unilateral needs of users. In addition, the jacks of the existing sockets are exposed to the outside without shielding protection, and the sockets are prone to electric shock or water ingress.

Therefore, it is necessary to provide a safe and multi-segment connection cable to meet various demands of users.

Contents of the invention

Based on the deficiencies of the prior art, the main purpose of the present invention is to provide a connection cable, which connects several sockets arranged at intervals on a power lead, reduces the overall length of the lead, and increases the number of access sockets to meet Various needs of users.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a connection cable, the socket of which can be protected by a shielding cover, so that the socket can prevent electric shock and water ingress.

The present invention further provides a manufacturing method of the connecting cable.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a connecting cable, comprising: a plug and a plurality of sockets, at least two wires are electrically connected to the plug, the plurality of sockets are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the wires, each wire It is electrically connected with each socket, and the plug and the socket are non-detachable combination structures.

Wherein, the plug includes a shell, a plurality of conductive terminals and a wire buckle, the terminals are embedded in the shell and extend outward from the shell, and the terminal and the shell are a non-detachable combination, and the end of the plug and the wire buckle are non-detachably connected. together.

The socket includes a panel, a shell and a wire buckle. The panel is provided with a plurality of through holes, and the plurality of conductive terminals are provided corresponding to the plurality of through holes. The panel and the shell are a non-detachable combination. In the cavity, the end of the socket is inseparably connected with the wire buckle. The socket also includes a plurality of shielding covers and springs corresponding to the socket sockets, and a fixing plate for fixing the plurality of shielding covers and springs.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a protrusion is formed at one end of each socket, and a power switch is arranged on the protrusion. The power switch of the socket is any one of a remote control switch, a time control switch, a photosensitive control switch, and an induction control switch.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, each socket is further provided with a power-off protection switch near the power switch.

The present invention further describes the manufacturing method of the above-mentioned connecting cable, which includes the following steps: firstly, manufacturing a plug, a socket and at least one electric wire; then, arranging a plurality of sockets at intervals along the length direction of the electric wire; then, manufacturing each root wires; finally, the plug and socket are formed into a non-detachable combined structure by ultrasonic welding. Wherein, manufacturing each electric wire includes the steps of forming at least two wires and forming a sheath outside the wires.

In one embodiment of the present invention, manufacturing the plug includes the following steps: firstly, forming a casing composed of at least two parts and a plurality of conductive terminals; then, combining the parts of the casing and the plurality of conductive terminals; finally, The above components are ultrasonically welded to form a non-detachable combined structure.

Manufacturing the socket includes the following steps: first, forming a shell, a panel, and a plurality of conductive terminals composed of at least two parts; then, forming a power switch and a power-off protection switch; then, assembling the above components; finally, ultrasonic welding The above-mentioned components form a non-detachable combined structure.

In another embodiment of the present invention, in the step of manufacturing a socket with a shielding cover, the following steps are further included: first, forming a plurality of shielding covers and springs corresponding to the jacks of the socket; A plurality of shrouds and springs are fixed on the fixed plate; finally, the shrouds are manufactured and attached to the socket.

Compared with the prior art, a connecting cable of the present invention connects multiple sockets in series or in parallel through a plug, which reduces the overall length of the wires, increases the number of sockets, and meets the needs of multiple users; in addition, further A shielding cover that can cover the socket is provided, so that the socket has the effect of preventing electric shock and water ingress.

In order to make the present invention easier to understand, specific embodiments of the connection cables of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of a connection cable of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of a plug for connecting cables according to the present invention;

Fig. 3 is a disassembled view of a plug for connecting cables according to the present invention;

Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of a socket for connecting cables according to the present invention;

Fig. 5 is a disassembled view of Embodiment 1 of a socket for connecting cables of the present invention;

Fig. 6 is a disassembled view of Embodiment 2 of a socket for connecting cables of the present invention;

Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of a connection cable of the present invention;

Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 3 of a connection cable of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 4 of a connection cable according to the present invention.

Detailed ways

The invention relates to a connecting cable, comprising a plug, a socket and a wire, one end of the wire is electrically connected to the plug, and the other end is electrically connected to the socket; or both ends of the wire are electrically connected to the socket, and the plurality of sockets are along the length direction of the wire Arranged at intervals, each wire is electrically connected to each socket, thus combining to form the connecting cable of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a plug for connecting cables according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a disassembled view of a plug for connecting cables according to the present invention. In the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the plug 1 includes a housing 10, a plurality of conductive terminals 12 and a wire tie 14. The terminals 12 are embedded in the housing 10 and extend outward from the housing 10. The terminals 12 It is a non-detachable combination with the shell 10. In addition, the bottom of the plug 1 is non-detachably connected with the wire tie 14 , and the end of the wire tie 14 is connected with the wire 3 , so that the plug 1 and the wire 3 are connected as a whole through the wire tie 14 .

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of a socket for connecting cables according to the present invention; FIG. 5 is a disassembled view of Embodiment 1 of a socket for connecting cables according to the present invention. 4 and 5, in the first embodiment of the socket of the present invention, the socket 4 includes a panel 40 and a shell 41, the panel 40 is provided with a plurality of through holes 400, the plurality of conductive terminals 12 of the plug 1 (parameter FIG. 3 ) is provided corresponding to the plurality of through holes 400 of the socket 4, and the panel 40 and the shell 41 are a non-detachable combination.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 , the socket 4 further includes a plurality of shielding covers 42 , a spring (not shown in the figure), a fixing plate 43 , a hardware terminal 44 and a wire tie 45 . The shielding cover 42 , the spring, the fixing plate 43 and the hardware terminal 44 are all accommodated in the cavity of the socket 4 . Wherein, the plurality of shielding covers 42 and springs are provided corresponding to the plurality of through holes 400 , the springs are mounted on the shielding covers 42 , and the shielding covers 42 and springs can move to close or open the plurality of through holes 400 . The fixing plate 43 is provided with a plurality of through holes 430 , the through holes 430 of the fixing plate 43 correspond to the through holes 400 of the panel 40 , and the plurality of shielding covers 42 and springs are fixed on the bottom of the panel 40 through the fixing plate 43 . The hardware terminals 44 correspond to the through holes 430 of the fixing plate 43 respectively, so that the terminals of the plug can pass through the through holes 400 of the panel 40 and the through holes 430 of the fixing plate 43 in sequence, and then be inserted into the slots of the hardware terminals 44 , the hardware terminals 44 are respectively a ground terminal, a neutral terminal and a live terminal. The wire button 45 is non-detachably connected with the bottom of the socket 4 .

Referring to Figures 1-5, when actuating, insert the terminal 12 of the plug 1 into the through hole 400 of the socket 4, the terminal 12 pushes the shielding cover 42 to compress the spring, and makes it contact with the hardware terminal 44 in the socket 4, thereby completing the plug 1 and the electrical connection of socket 4. When pulled out, the shielding cover 42 slides back freely under the restoring force of the spring, and seals the through hole 430 on the fixing plate 43, so that the socket achieves the effect of preventing electric shock and preventing water ingress when not in use.

Fig. 6 is a disassembled view of Embodiment 2 of a socket for connecting cables according to the present invention. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 , in the second embodiment of the socket of the present invention, the socket 2 includes a panel 20 and a housing 21, the panel 20 is provided with a plurality of through holes 200, and the plurality of conductive terminals of the plug 1 12 (refer to FIG. 3 ) is provided corresponding to the plurality of through holes 200 of the socket 2, and the panel 20 and the shell 21 are a non-detachable combination.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the socket 2 further includes a spring 22 , a plurality of shielding covers 23 , a fixing plate 25 , a hardware terminal 24 and a wire tie 26 . Wherein, the spring 22, the shielding cover 23, the fixing plate 25, and the hardware terminal 24 are all accommodated in the cavity of the socket 2, the spring 22 and the plurality of shielding covers 23 are provided corresponding to the plurality of through holes 200, and the spring 22 is installed on the shielding cover 23, and the spring 22 and the shielding cover 23 can move to close or open the plurality of through holes 200. The fixing plate 25 is provided with a plurality of through holes 240 , the through holes 240 of the fixing plate 25 correspond to the through holes 200 of the panel 20 , and the spring 22 and the plurality of shielding covers 23 are fixed on the bottom of the panel 20 through the fixing plate 25 . The hardware terminals 24 correspond to the through holes 240 of the fixing plate 25 respectively, so that the terminals of the plug can pass through the through holes 200 of the panel 20 and the through holes 240 of the fixing plate 25 in sequence, and then be inserted into the slots of the hardware terminals 24 , the hardware terminals 24 are respectively a ground terminal, a neutral terminal and a live terminal. The wire button 26 is connected with the end of the socket 2 non-detachably.

In addition, in this embodiment, the socket 2 further includes a socket switch 202 and a power-off protection switch 27, the socket switch 202 is installed on the panel 20, and is used to control the power connection between the plug 1 and the socket 2. On; the power-off protection switch 27 is built in the combination of the panel 20 and the casing 21, and the socket switch 202 and the power-off protection switch 27 can be intermittently contacted. The electrical contact actuation principle of the socket 2 is the same as that of the socket 4, and will not be repeated here. The difference from the socket 4 is that the socket 2 further includes a socket switch 202 and a power-off protection switch 27. When the power needs to be turned on, the plug 1 is inserted into the socket 2 first, and then the socket switch 202 is pressed, and the socket switch 202 turns to Push down the power-off protection switch 27 to complete the electrical connection between the plug 1 and the socket 2; when it is necessary to cut off the power supply, press the switch button 202 again to disconnect the electrical connection between the plug 1 and the socket 2, In the case of forgetting to unplug the plug 1, it can protect the socket.

It can be understood that, in the present invention, the power switch of the socket is any one of a remote control switch, a time control switch, a photosensitive control switch, and an induction control switch.

In order to pull out the plug from the socket conveniently, handles can be provided on the plug and the socket. Holding the handle of the plug or the socket and pulling out the plug can save labor and prevent the user from getting an electric shock.

The present invention further describes the manufacturing method of the above connecting cable, which includes the following steps: first, manufacture a plug 1, a socket 2 and at least one electric wire; then, arrange a plurality of sockets 2 at intervals along the length direction of the electric wire; then, manufacture Each wire; finally, the plug 1 and the socket 2 are formed into a non-detachable combined structure by ultrasonic welding. Wherein, the manufacturing of each electric wire includes the steps of forming at least two wires and forming a sheath around the wires.

In one embodiment of the present invention, manufacturing the plug 1 includes the following steps: first, forming a housing 10 and a plurality of conductive terminals 12 composed of at least two parts; then, assembling the parts of the housing 10 and the plurality of conductive terminals 12; Finally, the above components can be welded by ultrasonic waves to form a non-detachable combined structure.

Manufacturing the socket 2 includes the following steps: first, forming a shell 21, a panel 20 and a plurality of conductive terminals composed of at least two parts; then, forming a power switch 202 and a power-off protection switch 27; then, assembling the above components; finally, That is, the above components can be welded by ultrasonic waves to form a non-detachable combined structure.

In another embodiment of the present invention, in the step of manufacturing the socket 2 with the shielding cover 23, the following steps are further included: first, forming a plurality of shielding covers 23 and springs 22 corresponding to the socket insertion holes 200; Secondly, the plurality of shielding covers 23 and springs 22 are fixed on the fixing plate 25 ; finally, the shielding covers 23 are manufactured and connected to the socket 2 .

A connecting cable of the present invention can be formed by combining the plugs and sockets of the above-mentioned structures, or by combining existing plugs and sockets. The present invention will be illustrated by several examples below.

Embodiment 1

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of a connection cable according to the present invention. Referring to Figure 1, in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, a connection cable includes a plug 1, a socket 2, 4 and several wires 3, wherein one end of a section of wire 3 is electrically connected to the plug 1, and the other end is electrically connected to the plug 1. The socket 2 is electrically connected; one end of the other wire 3 is electrically connected to the socket 2 , and the other end is electrically connected to the socket 4 . The sockets 2 and 4 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the wire 3 , so as to form the connecting cable according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

Example 2

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of a connection cable according to the present invention. Referring to Figure 7, in the second embodiment, a connection cable includes a plug 1, a socket 2, 112, 112 and several wires 3, similar to the first embodiment shown in Figure 1, the socket 2 and the two The sockets 112 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the wires 3, and each wire is electrically connected to each socket. It can be seen that in the present invention, the number and type of sockets connected are not limited, and the electrical connection of several sockets can be realized by contacting a plug with a regulated power supply.

Example Three

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 3 of a connection cable according to the present invention. Referring to Figure 8, a connection cable includes a plug 1, a socket 2, 112, 113, 113 and several wires 3. In the third embodiment, the connection method between the plug and the socket is the same as that in the first and second embodiments. Similarly, a plurality of wires can be drawn out from one socket at intervals along the length direction of the wires, so that the several sockets are connected in series or in parallel, reducing the overall length of the wires and increasing the number of access sockets.

Embodiment 4

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 4 of a connection cable according to the present invention. Referring to Figure 9, a connection cable includes a plug 1, a socket 4, 2', 2' and several wires 3, in this embodiment, each socket 2' is further provided with a shielding cover 22 '. The shielding cover 22' is connected with the main body of the socket 2' through the connecting rod 20'. When the socket 2' is not in use, the shielding cover 22' can be closed, so that the jack of the socket 2' is covered to play the functions of preventing electric shock and preventing water ingress.

What is disclosed above is only a preferred embodiment of a connection cable and its manufacturing method of the present invention, which certainly cannot limit the scope of rights of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent changes made according to the patent scope of the present invention are still within the scope of the present invention. scope covered by the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. connection cable comprises:

A plug,

At least two leads and described plug electrically connect;

To being provided with at interval, every lead all electrically connects with each socket the plural number socket along conductor length;

It is characterized in that: described plug and socket is non-disconnectable combining structure.

2. connection cable as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that: described each socket also comprises corresponding described receptacle sockets and the plural covering lid established and spring and the fixed head in order to fixing described plural covering lid and spring.

3. connection cable as claimed in claim 1 or 2 is characterized in that: described each socket one end forms a jut, and a mains switch is located on this jut; Also further be provided with handle on described socket or the plug.

4. connection cable as claimed in claim 3 is characterized in that: described mains switch is any one in remote control switch, time control switch, sensitization control switch, the induction control switch.

5. connection cable as claimed in claim 3 is characterized in that: described each socket also is provided with a cut-offing protecting switch near described mains switch.

6. connection cable as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that: described each socket one end forms a jut, and a mains switch is located on this jut; Also further be provided with handle on described socket or the plug;

Described plural socket is connected in parallel, and described at least one socket is provided with covering lid.

7. the manufacture method of a connection cable comprises the steps:

Make a plug;

Make plural socket;

Make at least one electric wire;

Plural socket is provided with at interval along described wire length direction;

It is characterized in that: make described every wire and comprise at least two leads of formation and the step that outside described lead, forms foreskin;

Described plug and socket forms non-disconnectable combining structure separately by ultrasonic bonding respectively.

8. the manufacture method of connection cable as claimed in claim 7 is characterized in that: make described plug and comprise the steps:

Shell and complex conduction terminal that formation is made of two parts at least;

Make up described shell each several part and complex conduction terminal;

The above-mentioned parts of ultrasonic bonding form non-disconnectable combining structure.

9. as the manufacture method of claim 7 or 8 described connection cables, it is characterized in that: make described each socket and comprise the steps:

Shell, panel and complex conduction terminal that formation is made of two parts at least;

Form a mains switch and cut-offing protecting switch;

Assemble above-mentioned parts;

The above-mentioned parts of ultrasonic bonding form non-disconnectable combining structure.

10. the manufacture method of connection cable as claimed in claim 9 is characterized in that:

Make described each socket and also comprise covering lid and spring and step that forms the corresponding described receptacle sockets of plural number and establish in order to the fixed head of fixing described plural covering lid and spring; And

Make covering lid and be connected to step on the socket.

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