1. Field of the Invention
The instant disclosure relates to a wall adaptor; in particular, to a wall adaptor fixed on a wall receptacle or the like.
2. Description of Related Art
Conventional utility planning and design for interiors usually involves embedment in the wall and connection to the receptacle on the wall for electricity or signal transmission. When an electronic product (for example, mobile phone, digital camera, personal digital assistance or other portable electronic device) runs low in power and needs supplement electricity to maintain operation, recharge or signal transmission is done by wire connection, a user can connect the electronic product to electricity or signal wiring through a cable with a head plugging into the receptacle so as to obtain power or connect to the Internet.
U.S. Pat. No. 8,415,920 by the present applicant disclosed a charger and a combination structure. One side of the charger is formed with terminals. The charger has a connector. The terminals, the connector and a charging circuit inside the charger are electrically connected. The charger has a panel connecting piece. The charger can be combined with the receptacle panel and provide easy access without difficulty to be found. The charger also functions as an adaptor.
However, the connector of the charger (adaptor) is fixed to the main body of the charger. Therefore, the connector cannot be replaced according to user need, which lacks in adaptability. If a user is going to use another type of connector, a new type of charger has to purchased, which cause extra burden to the user. Furthermore, the charger (adaptor) has limited functions without the service of carrying an electronic product. A different type of receptacle (U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,043,116 and 8,221,158) is provided yet the receptacle does not serve as an adaptor.
To address the above issues, the inventor strives via associated experience and research to present the instant disclosure, which can effectively improve the limitation described above.
The instant disclosure provides a wall adaptor suitable to different types of connector modules and therefore has better adaptability which is more convenient. The adaptor main body needs not to be changed, such that the cost is reduced, and the financial burden on the consumer is relieved.
The wall adaptor also functions to carry an electronic product.
According to one exemplary embodiment of the instant disclosure, the wall adaptor includes an adaptor body formed with an accommodating slot, a terminal unit disposed on the adaptor body and having a pin arrangement, and a connector module detachably disposed in the accommodating slot of the adaptor body. The connector module has a module body and at least a first connector disposed on the adaptor body, the connector module and the adaptor body are in electrical communication through electrical contacts, and the at least one first connector is exposed on the adaptor body.
According to another embodiment of the instant disclosure, the wall adaptor includes an adaptor body, a terminal unit disposed on the adaptor body and a connector module detachably disposed in the accommodating slot of the adaptor body. The connector module has a module body and at least a first connector disposed on the adaptor body, the connector module and the adaptor body are in electrical communication through electrical contacts.
The connector module is detachably disposed on the connector body, such that different connector modules can be used so as to improve the adaptability. In this way, the wall adaptor is more convenient in practical use. The adaptor body does not need to be changed, such that the cost is reduced and the consumer does not need to buy additional adaptors.
The wall adaptor may also include a load plate for carrying an electronic product. The load plate accommodates the electronic product under charge or signal transmission through the wall adaptor, protects the electronic product and maintains practical usage under charge and signal transmission when in operation.
In order to further understand the instant disclosure, the following embodiments are provided along with illustrations to facilitate the appreciation of the instant disclosure; however, the appended drawings are merely provided for reference and illustration, without any intention to be used for limiting the scope of the instant disclosure.
The aforementioned illustrations and following detailed descriptions are exemplary for the purpose of further explaining the scope of the instant disclosure. Other objectives and advantages related to the instant disclosure will be illustrated in the subsequent descriptions and appended drawings.
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The wall adaptor includes an adaptor body 1, a terminal unit 2 and at least one connector module 3. The configuration of the adaptor body 1 is not limited to a plate, a block, or any other geometrical configuration, and the adaptor body 1 may have different configurations according to design requirements. The adaptor body 1 may be integrally formed, two-piece or multiple-piece. The adaptor body 1 may also have a receptacle unit 4. The standard and configuration of the receptacle unit 4 are not limited to any types of receptacle or electrical connector. The adaptor body 1 may also have appropriate circuit (not shown).
The terminal unit 2 is disposed on the adaptor body 1. The terminal unit 2 may be pins, yet the configuration and arrangement of the terminal unit 2 are not limited thereto. The terminal unit 2 may be fixedly or retractably disposed on the adaptor body 1. The terminal unit 2 may project out of one side (rear side) of the connector body 1. Preferably, the terminal unit 2 is disposed on one side of the adaptor body 1 where the receptacle unit 4 is not present. In the instant embodiment, the terminal unit 2 and the receptacle unit 4 are arranged at opposite sides (front and rear) of the adaptor body 1.
The connector module 3 is detachably disposed on the adaptor body 1, and the connector module 3 may be electrically connected to the adaptor body 1 and the terminal unit 2. The number of the connector module 3 may be one; however, it can be two or more according to design requirement. In the instant embodiment, the number of the connector module 3 is one. 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 may be configured to a square or any other geometrical shape, and the instant disclosure is not limited thereto. The first connector 32 may be a USB connector, IEEE1394 connector, HDMI connector, AV terminal, DC terminal or the like. On one side (front side) of the adaptor body 1 is formed with an accommodating slot 11 for receiving the connector module 3. The connector module 3 is detachably (selectively) accommodated in the accommodating slot 11. Alternatively, the connector module 3 may be secured to the adaptor body 1 by screws or tenon. The first connector 32 is exposed on the adaptor body 1.
The edge of the connector module 3 has one, two or more electrical contacts 33 serving as an input to be electrically connected to corresponding electrical contacts 17 on the adaptor body 1. The electrical contacts 17 of the adaptor body 1 are electrically connected to the terminal unit 2, such that the connector module 3, the internal circuit of the adaptor body 1 and the terminal unit 2 are electrically connected. As a result, the power or signal from the adaptor body 1 and the terminal unit 2 can be transmitted to the connector module 3. The connector module 3 and the first connector 32 serve as an output.
In the instant embodiment, the accommodating slot 11 is positioned on one side (front side) of the adaptor body 1, such that the connector module 3 is exposed on the side of the adaptor body 1. In another embodiment (not shown), there are more than one connector module 3, and the thickness of the adaptor body 1 is greater, such that a portion of the accommodating slot 11 is positioned at the edge of the adaptor body 1, and the connector module 3 is exposed on the edge of the adaptor body 1.
The connector module 3 is disposed on the adaptor body 1. The front end of the connector module 3 may be slightly projected out of the front of the adaptor body 1, or the connector module 3 may be coplanar relative to the front of the adaptor body 1. The sides of the connector module 3 may also be formed with depressions or bumps (not shown) so as to allow easy movement with tool when the connector module 3 should be released from the accommodating slot 11. In this way, a user can easily replace the connector module 3.
The module body 31 may further include an electronic device 35. The electronic device may be concealed or exposed on the module body 31. The electronic device 35 may be a convertor, night lamp, wireless charger, emergency light, wireless controller, wireless access point, wireless module, timer, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI), cable receiver, sensor or the like. The electronic device 35 may also be a portable detector to detect any movement around. The electronic device 35 may also be a battery, such that the connector module 3 becomes a power bank.
The edge of the adaptor body 1 may also be formed with a groove 12. The groove 12 receives a connection cable 5 such that the connection cable 5 wounds around the adaptor body 1. The position of the groove 12 is not limited to the instant embodiment, and the groove 12 may be at any position of the edge of the adaptor body 1, for example, left side, right side, top side, or bottom side.
The connection cable 5 has an internal conductive body and an insulation coat; however, the configuration and structure of the connection cable 5 is not limited. The connection cable 5 may be any types of cable or wire. One end of the connection cable 5 has a connection head, while the other end of the connection cable 5 has a second connector 52. The connection head 51 and the second connector 52 may be USB connector, IEEE1394 connector, HDMI connector, AV terminal, DC terminal or the like. The connection head 51 and the second connector 52 may be female or male form and the instant disclosure is not limited thereto.
One end of the connection cable 5 can be electrically connected to the connector module 3 through the connection head 51. Of course, one end of the connection cable 5 may be electrically connected to the connector module 3 through different configurations. The connection cable 5 selectively wounds about the edge of the adaptor body 1. That is to say the connection cable 5 can be received by the groove 12 of the adaptor body 1, such that when the connection cable 5 is not in sue, it is securely stored. The connection cable 5 may be pulled out from the groove 12 for use.
The edge of the adaptor body 1 may also have a mating slot 13 and a receiving slot 14. The mating slot 13 and the receiving slot 14 are respectively communicable to two ends of the groove 12. The mating slot 13 and the receiving slot 14 are for receiving the connection head 51 and the second connector 52 via the groove 12.
The edge of the connector module 3 may be formed with a connection point 34 corresponding to the mating slot 13. The connection point 34 may be a USB connector, IEEE1934 connector, HEMI connector, AV terminal, DC terminal or the like. The connection point 34 is disposed at one side of the connector module 3 adjacent to the mating slot 13, such that when the connection head 51 plugs into the mating slot 13, it also mates with the connection point 34. Consequently, the connection cable 5 and the second connector 52 are electrically connected to the connector module 3 through the connection head 51 and the connection point 34. In addition, when the connection head 51 plugs into the mating slot 13 and the connection point 34 simultaneously, the engagement is more secure, like a double lock. In general, the connection head 51 firmly grabs the adaptor body 1 and the connector module 3.
The instant embodiment further includes a receiving box 6 disposed on the adaptor body 1. The front of the receiving box 6 is formed with an opening 61. The receiving box 6 has a load plate 7 movably disposed within. The load plate 7 can slide forward or backward relative to the receiving box 6. The load plate 7 selectively extends from the opening 61 of the receiving box 6. In other words, when the load plate 7 slides forward, it reaches out of the receiving box 6 through the opening 61 so as to carry an electronic product.
The wall adaptor can be hung on the wall by the terminal unit 2, plugging into corresponding wall receptacle. The wall adaptor is then conducted to the power and signal route. As shown in
The adaptor body 1 of the instant embodiment may further combine with the connection cable 5 and the second connector 52, and the connection cable 5 and the second connector 52 are movably disposed on the adaptor body 1. When a user needs to use the connection cable 5 and the second connector 52, the connection cable 5 and the second connector 52 are immediately available by pulling out of the groove 12 and the receiving slot 14 of the adaptor body 1. The connection cable 5 and the second connector 52 can be easily located without time consuming searching for the connection cable 5 and the second connector 52. The usage of the connection cable 5 and the second connector 52 is relatively convenient. When the connection cable 5 and the second connector 52 are not in use, the connection cable 5 and the second connector 52 do not need to be unplugged. Instead, the connection cable 5 and the second connector 52 are stored in the groove 12 and the receiving slot 14 of the adaptor body 1. Therefore, the connection cable 5 and the connector 52 are less likely to be missing, easier to retrieve, neatly organized and minimizing interference, such that the user can easily handle the wall adaptor.
In another embodiment of the instant disclosure, the wall adaptor may further include a connector module (not shown). The configuration of the connector module is identical to the connector module 3 described above, and the connector module is secured on the adaptor body 1.
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The connector module of the instant disclosure can be detachably disposed on the adaptor body, such that different connector modules can be used with greater adaptability, more convenience. In addition, the adaptor body does not need to be changed so as to reduce the cost and relieve the burden of buying new modules from the user.
The instant disclosure also has the load plate which can carry the electronic product. Because the load plate carries the electronic products which connects to power or Internet via the wall adaptor, the electronic product is then protected, and the normal operation is maintained. The load plate may also be used along with the connection cable and the second connector to provide preferable effect.
The descriptions illustrated supra set forth simply the preferred embodiments of the instant disclosure; however, the characteristics of the instant disclosure are by no means restricted thereto. All changes, alternations, or modifications conveniently considered by those skilled in the art are deemed to be encompassed within the scope of the instant disclosure delineated by the following claims.
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