TWI547040B - Adaptor - Google Patents

Description

Wall plug adapter

The present invention is directed to a wall plug adapter, and more particularly to a wall plug adapter for plugging into a wall socket or the like.

At present, the indoor power supply allocation plan is mostly buried in the wall, and the socket structure arranged through the wall is connected with the mains line or the signal line. When electronic products (such as mobile phones, digital cameras, PDA devices, and other portable electronic products) are exhausted and need to be powered to maintain operation, replenish power, or have to connect to network signals for information transmission, users can The electronic product extends through the transmission line and the plug to extend the socket structure, so that the electronic product is connected to the mains or signal line to obtain power or connect the network signal.

The applicant has proposed a related art of "a combination structure of a charger and its socket panel" (Taiwan Patent No. M366825, US Pat. No. 8,415,920), on the side of which a terminal is provided, and the charger is provided with a terminal. The connector, the connector is electrically connected to a charging circuit inside the charger, and the charger has a panel connector. The charger can be combined with the socket panel, and the charger is convenient to use, and there is no trouble that cannot be found. The connector also has the function of an adapter.

However, the connector of the charger (adapter) is fixed to the body of the charger, that is, the connector cannot be replaced according to different needs of the user, and the versatility is not good. If the user wants to use another connector, it is necessary to purchase a new charger, which inevitably burdens the user. Furthermore, the above charger (transfer The function of the device is relatively simple and does not have the function of carrying electronic products.

In summary, the present inventors have felt that the above-mentioned defects can be improved, and the present invention has been put forward with great interest in designing and cooperating with the theory, and finally proposes a invention which is reasonable in design and effective in improving the above-mentioned defects.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a wall plug adapter, which can replace the connector module according to needs, has better versatility, is convenient for application, and does not need to change the adapter body to have a reduction. The cost effect can also reduce the burden on the user to purchase the adapter.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is also to provide a wall plug adapter that can have the function of carrying an electronic product.

In order to solve the above technical problem, the present invention provides a wall plug adapter, comprising: an adapter body, the adapter body is provided with a receiving slot; a terminal unit, the terminal unit is disposed on the adapter body, the terminal The unit is in the form of a pin; and the connector module is detachably disposed in the receiving slot of the adapter body, the connector module has a module body and is disposed on the module body The at least one first connector has a corresponding electrical contact between the connector module and the adapter body, and the at least one first connector exposes the adapter body.

In order to solve the above technical problem, the present invention further provides a wall plug adapter, comprising: an adapter body; a terminal unit, the terminal unit is disposed on the adapter body; and a connector module, the connector module Removably disposed on the adapter body, the connector module has a module body and at least one first connector disposed on the module body, the connector module and the adapter body There are corresponding electrical contacts between them.

The present invention has at least the following advantages: the connector module of the present invention is detachably disposed on the adapter body, and different connector modules can be replaced according to needs, and has better versatility to facilitate application. Moreover, it is not necessary to change the adapter body to have the effect of reducing the cost, and the burden of the user's purchase can also be reduced.

The invention can also be provided with a carrying board, which can have the function of carrying electronic products, can be used to carry electronic products that use the wall plug adapter for power transmission or network information transmission, thereby protecting the electronic products and maintaining the electrical connection of the electronic products. The actual use requirements of the network transmission operation.

For a better understanding of the features and technical aspects of the present invention, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings.

1‧‧‧Adapter body

11‧‧‧ accommodating slot

12‧‧‧ wire trough

13‧‧‧ Socket slot

14‧‧‧ accommodating slots

15‧‧‧First pivotal

16‧‧‧Chute

161‧‧‧First meshing section

17‧‧‧Electrical contacts

2‧‧‧Terminal unit

3‧‧‧Connector Module

31‧‧‧Module Ontology

32‧‧‧First connector

33‧‧‧Electrical contacts

34‧‧‧Connecting seat

35‧‧‧Electronic devices

4‧‧‧ socket unit

5‧‧‧Connecting line

51‧‧‧Connecting head

52‧‧‧Second connector

6‧‧‧容盒

61‧‧‧ openings

7‧‧‧Bearing board

71‧‧‧Second pivotal

72‧‧‧Snaps

73‧‧‧ Missing slots

8‧‧‧Electronic products

9‧‧‧Support frame

91‧‧‧Second joint

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a first embodiment of a wall plug adapter of the present invention.

2 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a wall plug adapter of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a schematic view showing the state of use of the first embodiment of the wall plug adapter of the present invention.

4 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of the wall plug adapter of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the wall plug adapter of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the wall plug adapter of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of the wall plug adapter of the present invention.

[First Embodiment]

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the present invention provides a wall plug adapter, which can be used for plugging into a device such as a wall socket, and the wall plug adapter can be further provided with a charging circuit. (not shown), in order to provide the function of the charger, the charging circuit belongs to the prior art, and therefore will not be described. If the wall plug adapter does not require the function of a charger, the charging circuit can be omitted.

The wall plug adapter includes an adapter body 1, a terminal unit 2 and at least one connector module 3. The shape of the adapter body 1 is not limited, and may be a plate body or a block. The body or various arbitrary shapes are not limited and may be appropriately changed as needed. The adapter body 1 can be integrally formed or a two-piece, multi-piece combined construction. The adapter body 1 may further be provided with at least one socket unit 4. The specifications and types of the socket unit 4 are not limited, and may be various types of jacks or electrical connectors. A suitable circuit (not shown) may also be provided inside the adapter body 1.

The terminal unit 2 is disposed on the adapter body 1. The terminal unit 2 can be in the form of a pin, but the type and configuration of the terminal unit 2 are not limited. The terminal unit 2 is fixed or retractable and disposed on the adapter body 1. If it is a retractable type, the terminal unit 2 can be flexibly folded to facilitate the carrying of the wall plug adapter. This embodiment discloses that the terminal unit 2 is fixedly disposed on the adapter body 1. The terminal unit 2 can protrude from one side (rear side) of the adapter body 1. The terminal unit 2 is preferably disposed on a side of the adapter body 1 where the socket unit 4 is not disposed. In this embodiment, the terminal unit 2 and the socket unit 4 are disposed on both sides (rear side and front side) of the adapter body 1.

The connector module 3 is detachably disposed on the adapter body 1 , and the connector module 3 is electrically connected to the adapter body 1 and the terminal unit 2 . One or more of the connector modules 3 may be provided, or two or more may be provided as needed. This embodiment discloses that a connector module 3 is provided. The connector module 3 has a module body 31 and at least one first connector 32 disposed on the module body 31. The module body 31 can be a square or other shaped block, and its shape is not limited. The first connector 32 may be various electrical connectors such as a USB connector, an IEEE 1394 connector, an HDMI connector, an AV terminal, or a DC terminal. A receiving groove 11 corresponding to the connector module 3 is disposed on one side (front side) of the adapter body 1. The connector module 3 is detachably (optional) accommodated in the receiving slot 11. The connector module 3 can also be further fixed to the adapter body 1 by screwing or snapping, and the first connector 32 exposes the adapter body 1.

The outer edge of the connector module 3 can be provided with one, two or more electrical contacts 33 as an input terminal, which can be used to correspond to the electrical contacts 17 on the adapter body 1. Contact each other to achieve an electrical connection. The electrical contact 17 of the adapter body 1 is electrically connected to the terminal unit 2, so that the connector module 3 and the circuit inside the adapter body 1 and the terminal unit 2 can be electrically connected to enable the adapter. The power or signal of the body 1 and the terminal unit 2 is transmitted to the connector module 3. The connector module 3 and the first connector 32 can be used as an output.

In this embodiment, the receiving groove 11 is disposed on one side (front side) of the adapter body 1 to expose the connector module 3 to one side of the adapter body 1. In another embodiment (not shown), a plurality of connector modules 3 are provided, and the thickness of the adapter body 1 is thick, and a part of the receiving slots 11 can be disposed on the adapter body 1. The edge exposes a portion of the connector module 3 to the edge of the adapter body 1.

The connector module 3 is disposed on the adapter body 1 , and the front end of the connector module 3 may protrude slightly from the front side of the adapter body 1 or may be aligned with the front side of the adapter body 1 . The edge of the connector module 3 can also be provided with a recess or a protrusion (not shown) to push the connector module 3 out of the receiving slot 11 by a tool, thereby facilitating the user to replace the connector module 3.

An electronic device 35 can be further disposed on the module body 31. The electronic device 35 can be hidden or exposed to the module body 31. The electronic device 35 can be a transformer, a night light, a wireless charger, an emergency light, and a wireless device. Devices such as controllers, wireless APs, wireless modules, timers, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI), or sensors. The electronic device 35 can also be a motion detector, which has the function of detecting a moving object. The electronic device 35 can also be a battery, so that the connector module 3 can also have the function of a mobile power source.

The edge of the adapter body 1 can be further provided with a wire slot 12 for receiving a connecting wire 5 so that the connecting wire 5 can be wound around the adapter body 1. The position of the slot 12 is not limited, and the slot 12 can be disposed at any position of the edge of the adapter body 1, such as the left side, the right side, the top side or the bottom side.

The connecting wire 5 has a structure in which a conductor is provided inside and an insulating layer is coated on the outside of the conductor. However, the structure and type of the connecting wire 5 are not limited, and the connecting wire 5 may be each Kind of cable or cable, etc. One end of the connecting line 5 is connected with a connecting head 51. The other end of the connecting line 5 is connected with a second connector 52. The connecting head 51 and the second connector 52 can be a USB connector, an IEEE1394 connector, an HDMI connector, and an AV. Various electrical connectors such as terminals or DC terminals. The connector 51 and the second connector 52 may be of a female or male type, and the specifications and types thereof are not limited.

One end of the connecting wire 5 can be electrically connected to the connector module 3 by the connector 51. Of course, one end of the connecting wire 5 can be electrically connected to the connector module 3 by other means. The connecting wire 5 is selectively wound around the edge of the adapter body 1, that is, the connecting wire 5 can be wound around the wire slot 12 at the edge of the adapter body 1, so that the connecting wire 5 can be properly fixed when not in use. The connecting wire 5 can also be pulled out of the wire slot 12 for ease of use.

The splicing slot 13 and the accommodating slot 14 are respectively connected to the two ends of the slot 12, and the insertion slot 13 and the receiving slot are respectively disposed at the edge of the adapter body 1. 14 is in communication with the trunking 12 and can be used to accommodate the connector 51 and the second connector 52, respectively.

The connector module 3 can be provided with a connector 34 corresponding to the insertion slot 13 , and the connector 34 can be a USB connector, an IEEE 1394 connector, an HDMI connector, an AV terminal, or a DC terminal. The connector 34 is disposed on a side of the connector module 3 adjacent to the insertion slot 13 so that the connector 51 can be inserted into the connector 34 simultaneously when the connector 51 is inserted into the slot. The connector 5 and the second connector 52 are electrically connected to the connector module 3 through the connector 51 and the connector 34, and the connector 51 is simultaneously inserted into the insertion slot 13 and the connector 34. A better fixing effect can be provided, like the locking function, so that the connector 51 can be stably inserted into the adapter body 1 and the connector module 3.

In this embodiment, the accommodating case 6 is disposed on the adapter body 1. The front side of the receiving box 6 has an opening 61. A accommodating plate 7 is movably disposed in the accommodating case 6. The carrier plate 7 can slide forward and backward in the accommodating case 6. The carrier plate 7 selectively extends from the opening 61 of the receiving box 6, that is, the carrier board When the slider 7 is slid forward, the opening 61 of the accommodating case 6 can be extended to carry an electronic product.

The wall plug adapter of the present invention can be connected to the corresponding wall socket by the terminal unit 2, and the wall plug adapter can be connected to the mains line or the signal line. As shown in FIG. 3, the user can electrically connect an electronic product 8 (such as a mobile phone) to the first connector 32, the second connector 52, or the socket unit 4. In this embodiment, the electronic product 8 is electrically Connected to the second connector 52. The user can first pull the carrier board 7 out of the accommodating box 6 to carry the electronic product 8, so that the electronic product 8 can be smoothly placed during the process of power-on, charging and network transmission.

The adapter body 1 of the present embodiment can further be coupled with the connecting wire 5 and the second connector 52, and the connecting wire 5 and the second connector 52 are movably disposed on the adapter body 1. When the user needs to use the connecting cable 5 and the second connector 52, the connecting cable 5 and the second connector 52 can be used only after the connecting cable 5 and the second connector 52 are pulled out of the slot 12 and the receiving slot 14 of the adapter body 1. The connection line 5 and the second connector 52 are provided quickly, and the connection line 5 and the second connector 52 are not required to be used in a time-consuming manner, and the use is convenient and easy. When the connecting wire 5 and the second connector 52 are not used, the connecting wire 5 and the second connector 52 are not required to be removed, and can be stored in the wire slot 12 and the receiving groove 14 of the adapter body 1 without being lost. It is also very convenient to use when it is used later, and it will not cause messiness or interference, so that the user can use the wall plug adapter.

[Second embodiment]

Referring to FIG. 4, in the embodiment, the accommodating case 6 and the carrying board 7 are omitted, so that the overall structure of the wall plug adapter can be simplified.

[Third embodiment]

Referring to FIG. 5 , in the embodiment, the adapter body 1 is pivotally connected to a carrier board 7 , and the first pivoting portion 15 is disposed on the adapter body 1 , and the carrier board 7 is disposed on one side. The first pivoting portion 15 and the second pivoting portion 71 can be corresponding pivot holes and pivots, and the first pivoting portion 15 and the second pivoting portion 71 are pivotally connected to each other. The carrier plate 7 is reversibly connected to the adapter body 1. However, the carrier plate 7 is connected to The configuration of the adapter body 1 is not limited, and various shafts, hinges, and pivotal configurations can be utilized. The carrier plate 7 can be flipped down to a horizontal position for placing an electronic product, and the carrier plate 7 can also be flipped up to be stacked on the front side of the adapter body 1. The edge of the carrier plate 7 can also be provided with a latching portion 72 for snapping and fixing the carrier plate 7 to the adapter body 1 when the carrier plate 7 is turned upside down.

[Fourth embodiment]

Referring to FIG. 6 , in the embodiment, the adapter body 1 can be provided with a support frame 9 , which can be adjustably disposed on the adapter body 1 . In this embodiment, two support frames 9 are disposed, and the two support frames 9 are slidably disposed on two sides of the adapter body 1, that is, a chute 16 is disposed on both sides of the adapter body 1, the chute 16 and the support The frame 9 can form a corresponding dovetail type or T type or the like. The two support frames 9 are slidably disposed in the two sliding slots 16 to slidably adjust the two support brackets 9 for controlling the side of the two support brackets 9 for selectively protruding the adapter body 1 to provide the terminal unit 2 (back side). When the wall plug adapter is inserted into the wall socket by the terminal unit 2, the two support brackets 9 can be appropriately adjusted to make the two support brackets 9 abut against the wall socket or the wall surface, so that the wall plug adapter can be stabilized. The positioning will not cause shaking. The inner wall of the sliding groove 16 may also be provided with a first toothed portion 161. The second frame portion 91 having a tooth shape may also be provided on the side of the support frame 9. When the support frame 9 is adjusted, the utility model can be utilized. The first engaging portion 161 and the second engaging portion 91 are meshed and fixed to each other.

[Fifth Embodiment]

Referring to FIG. 7 , in the embodiment, the adapter body 1 is pivotally connected to a carrier board 7 , and the carrier board 7 is pivotally connected to the top side of the adapter body 1 , so that the carrier board 7 is reversibly connected to the carrier board 7 . Adapter body 1. The carrier plate 7 can be flipped down to a horizontal position for placing an electronic product, and the carrier plate 7 can also be flipped up to be stacked on the top side of the adapter body 1. The edge of the carrier plate 7 is provided with a plurality of notches 73 which can be used for hanging transmission lines, connectors and the like of electronic products. In the present embodiment, the connecting wire 5, the connecting head 51, and the second connector 52 of the above-described embodiment are omitted, and the wire groove 12, the insertion groove 13, and the receiving groove 14 are also omitted.

The connector module of the present invention is detachably disposed on the adapter body, and can replace different connector modules according to needs, has better versatility, is convenient for application, and does not need to change the adapter body to have The cost reduction effect can also reduce the burden on the user to purchase the wall plug adapter.

The invention can also be provided with a carrying board, which can have the function of carrying electronic products, can be used to carry electronic products that use the wall plug adapter for power transmission or network information transmission, thereby protecting the electronic products and maintaining the electrical connection of the electronic products. The actual use requirements of the network transmission operation. The carrier board can also be used with the connecting cable and the second connector to produce excellent results.

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention, and the equivalents of the present invention and the equivalents of the drawings are all included in the present invention. Within the scope of protection, it is given to Chen Ming.

1‧‧‧Adapter body

11‧‧‧ accommodating slot

12‧‧‧ wire trough

13‧‧‧ Socket slot

14‧‧‧ accommodating slots

17‧‧‧Electrical contacts

2‧‧‧Terminal unit

3‧‧‧Connector Module

31‧‧‧Module Ontology

32‧‧‧First connector

33‧‧‧Electrical contacts

34‧‧‧Connecting seat

35‧‧‧Electronic devices

4‧‧‧ socket unit

5‧‧‧Connecting line

51‧‧‧Connecting head

52‧‧‧Second connector

6‧‧‧容盒

61‧‧‧ openings

7‧‧‧Bearing board

Claims (13)

A wall plug adapter includes: an adapter body, the adapter body is provided with a receiving slot; a terminal unit, the terminal unit is disposed on the adapter body, the terminal unit is in a pin type; and the connector module The connector module is detachably disposed in the receiving slot of the adapter body, the connector module has a module body and at least one first connector disposed on the module body, the connection Corresponding electrical contacts are disposed between the module and the adapter body, and the at least one first connector exposes the adapter body; wherein the adapter body is adjustablely provided with a support frame, The adapter body is provided with a sliding slot, and the supporting frame is slidably disposed in the sliding slot, so that the supporting frame selectively protrudes from a side of the adapter body where the terminal unit is disposed, and the inner wall of the sliding slot is provided The first engaging portion is formed in a tooth shape, and the second engaging portion is formed in a tooth shape on one side of the supporting frame, and the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are meshed and fixed to each other. The wall plug adapter of claim 1, wherein the edge of the adapter body is provided with a wire slot, the wire slot accommodates a connecting wire, and one end of the connecting wire is connected with a connecting end, and the other end of the connecting wire is connected with a first wire The connector body is provided with a socket, the socket is connected to one end of the slot, and a connector is disposed at an edge of the connector module, and the connector is inserted into the slot and the connector Connected to the seat. The wall plug adapter of claim 2, wherein the adapter body is provided with a receiving slot at the other end, the receiving slot is connected to the other end of the slot, and the second connector is received in the receiving slot. . The wall plug adapter of claim 1, wherein the adapter body is provided with a receiving box, the front side of the receiving box has an opening, and the carrying box is movably disposed with a carrying board, the carrying The plate selectively extends out of the opening of the receiving box. The wall plug adapter of claim 1, wherein the adapter body is pivotally connected to a carrier plate that is flipped to a horizontal position or stacked on the adapter body. The wall plug adapter of claim 1, wherein the module body is provided with an electronic device, which is a transformer, a night light, a wireless charger, an emergency light, a wireless controller, a wireless AP, and a wireless module. Group, timer, leakage circuit breaker, sensor, motion detector or battery. A wall plug adapter includes: an adapter body; a terminal unit, the terminal unit is disposed on the adapter body; and a connector module, the connector module is detachably disposed on the adapter body The connector module has a module body and at least one first connector disposed on the module body. The connector module and the adapter body are provided with corresponding electrical contacts. The adapter body is adjustablely provided with a support frame, the adapter body is provided with a sliding slot, and the support frame is slidably disposed in the sliding slot, so that the support frame selectively protrudes from the adapter The main body is provided with one side of the terminal unit, and the inner wall of the sliding slot is provided with a first toothed portion, and the second side of the supporting frame is provided with a toothed second engaging portion, the first engaging portion and the second portion. The engaging portions are meshed and fixed to each other. The wall plug adapter of claim 7, wherein one side of the adapter body is provided with a receiving slot corresponding to the connector module, and the connector module is selectively received in the receiving slot. The wall plug adapter of claim 7, wherein the edge of the adapter body is provided with a wire slot, the wire slot accommodates a connecting wire, and one end of the connecting wire is connected with a connecting end, and the other end of the connecting wire is connected with a first The connector body is provided with a socket, the socket is connected to one end of the slot, and a connector is disposed at an edge of the connector module, and the connector is inserted into the slot and the connector Connected to the seat. The wall plug adapter of claim 9, wherein the adapter body is provided with a receiving slot at the other end, the receiving slot is connected to the other end of the slot, and the second connector is received in the receiving slot. . The wall plug adapter of claim 7, wherein the adapter body is disposed There is a receiving box, the front side of the receiving box has an opening, and the carrying box is movably disposed with a carrying board, and the carrying board selectively extends from the opening of the receiving box. The wall plug adapter of claim 7, wherein the adapter body is pivotally connected to a carrier plate that is flipped to a horizontal position or stacked on the adapter body. The wall plug adapter of claim 7, wherein the module body is provided with an electronic device, which is a transformer, a night light, a wireless charger, an emergency light, a wireless controller, a wireless AP, and a wireless module. Group, timer, leakage circuit breaker, sensor, motion detector or battery.