TWI906136B - Socket assembly and power supply expansion component thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A socket assembly is disclosed and includes a socket and a power supply expansion component. The socket includes a first housing, a first power transmission unit and a first terminal group. A first part of the first housing has side surface. The first power transmission unit in electrically coupled with a power supply, and configured for a plug to plug therein. The first terminal group is disposed on the side surface of the first part and electrically coupled with the power supply. The power supply expansion component includes a second housing, a second terminal group and a second power transmission unit. The second housing has a hollow portion, and a side wall surround the hollow portion has an inner surface. The first part of the first housing is detachably assembled into the hollow portion of the second housing. The second terminal group is disposed on the inner surface. The second transmission unit is disposed in the second housing and electrically coupled with the second terminal group. When the plug and the socket are assembled, the first terminal group and the second terminal group are in conductively contact with each other, so that the power supply is supplied to the second power transmission unit.

Description

Socket assembly and its power supply expansion components

This case relates to an electrical connection device, and more particularly to a socket assembly and its power supply expansion components.

Currently, traditional wall-mounted sockets are connectors for electronic devices, used to transmit power from a power source to the device. These connectors are typically plugs, transformers, or power converters, and are electrically connected to the device via wires. This allows power to be supplied to the device through the transmission path formed by the socket, connector, and wires. In other words, traditional sockets cannot directly supply power to electronic devices without connectors and wires.

On the other hand, traditional wall-mounted sockets only provide a fixed number of slots for the corresponding connector contacts to be inserted into, and cannot be expanded. If you want to expand the number of connectors that can be plugged into the socket, you need to use, for example, an extension cord socket, which results in low application flexibility, low convenience, and space occupation.

In view of this, it is necessary to develop a socket assembly and its power supply expansion components to solve the problems faced by the existing technology.

The purpose of this invention is to provide a socket assembly and its power supply expansion components, which can solve the problems of existing technology and achieve the effects of expanding the power transmission unit, improving the convenience of application, saving space and reducing the risk of poor contact.

To achieve the aforementioned objectives, one broad embodiment of this application provides a socket assembly comprising a socket and a power supply expansion component. The socket is configured to supply electrical energy from a power source to an electronic device via a transmission path between the socket and the plug. The socket includes a first housing, a first power transmission unit, and at least one first terminal group. The first housing includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion are connected, and the first portion has a first top surface and at least one side surface. The at least one side surface is connected to the periphery of the first top surface. The first power transmission unit is disposed in the first housing and electrically connected to a power source, and is configured to allow plugs of electronic devices to be detachably connected. At least one first terminal group is disposed on at least one side surface and electrically connected to the power source. The power supply expansion component includes a second housing, at least one second terminal group, and at least one second power transmission unit. The second housing includes a hollow portion, the peripheral wall of which has at least one inner surface. A first portion of the first housing is mated to and detachably connected to the hollow portion. At least one second terminal group is disposed on at least one inner surface. At least one second power transmission unit is disposed on the second housing and electrically connected to the at least one second terminal group. The first portion of the first housing of the socket is mated to and connected to the hollow portion of the second housing, such that at least one first terminal group and at least one second terminal group contact and conduct electricity, so that power is supplied to at least one second power transmission unit through the transmission path of at least one first terminal group and at least one second terminal group.

To achieve the aforementioned objectives, another broad embodiment of this application provides a power supply expansion component suitable for a socket assembly. The socket assembly includes a socket, configured to supply electrical energy from a power source to an electronic device via a transmission path between the socket and the plug. The socket includes a first housing and at least one first terminal group. The first housing includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is connected to the second portion, and the first portion has a first top surface and at least one side surface. The at least one side surface is connected to the periphery of the first top surface. The at least one first terminal group is disposed on the at least one side surface and is electrically connected to a power source. The power supply expansion component includes a second housing, at least one second terminal group, and at least one second power transmission unit. The second housing includes a hollow portion, the peripheral wall of which has at least one inner surface. The first portion of the first housing is matingly and detachably assembled to the hollow portion. At least one second terminal group is disposed on at least one inner surface. At least one second power transmission unit is disposed on the second housing and electrically connected to the at least one second terminal group. A first portion of the first housing of the socket is matched and assembled to the hollow portion of the second housing, such that at least one first terminal group and at least one second terminal group are in contact and connected, so that power is supplied to at least one second power transmission unit through the transmission paths of at least one first terminal group and at least one second terminal group.

Some typical embodiments embodying the features and advantages of this case will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that this case can have various variations in different forms, all of which do not depart from the scope of this case, and the descriptions and illustrations herein are essentially for illustrative purposes, not for limiting this case. For example, if the following content of this disclosure describes placing the first feature on top of or above the second feature, it indicates that it includes embodiments where the first and second features are in direct contact, and also includes embodiments where additional features can be placed between the first and second features, so that the first and second features may not be in direct contact. Furthermore, different embodiments in this disclosure may use repeated reference symbols and/or markings. These repetitions are for simplification and clarity and are not intended to define the relationships between the various embodiments and/or the described appearance structures. Furthermore, to facilitate the description of the relationship between one component or feature in the drawings and another (or multiple) component or feature, spatial terms such as “top,” “bottom,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “back,” and similar terms may be used. In addition to the orientations shown in the drawings, spatial terms are used to cover different orientations of the device in use or operation. The device may also be positioned otherwise (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or located in other orientations), and the descriptions using the spatial terms will be interpreted accordingly. Furthermore, when a component is referred to as “connected to” or “coupled to” another component, it may be directly connected to or coupled to the other component, or there may be intervening components. Although the numerical ranges and parameters disclosed herein are approximate, values are stated as precisely as possible in specific examples. Furthermore, it is understood that while terms such as "first," "second," etc., may be used within the scope of the patent application to describe different components, these components should not be limited by these terms. The components described in the embodiments are represented by different component symbols. These terms are used to distinguish different components. For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may be referred to as a first component without departing from the scope of the embodiments. The term "and/or" as used thus includes any or all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the socket assembly of the first embodiment of this invention installed on a wall. Figure 2 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the socket assembly of the first embodiment of this invention in a first state. Figure 3 is an exploded schematic diagram of the socket assembly shown in Figure 2, and Figure 4 is an exploded schematic diagram of the socket assembly shown in Figure 2 from another viewpoint. As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the socket assembly 100 of this embodiment may be, but is not limited to, a wall-mounted socket assembly, wherein the wall-mounted socket assembly is partially embedded in a recess (not shown) in wall surface A and partially exposed on wall surface A, for use in charging at least one electronic device (not shown). The socket assembly 100 includes a socket 1 and a power supply expansion component 2. The socket 1 is electrically connected to a power source (not shown) and detachably connected to a plug (not shown) of an electronic device, thereby providing electrical energy from the power source to the electronic device via a transmission path through the socket 1 and the plug. The socket 1 includes a first housing 11, a first power transmission unit 12, and at least one first terminal group 13. The first housing 11 includes a first portion 11a and a second portion 11b, which are connected. The first portion 11a has a first top surface 111 and at least one side surface 112. The at least one side surface 112 is connected to the periphery of the first top surface 111. The first power transmission unit 12 is disposed in the first housing 11 and electrically connected to the power source, thereby enabling detachable connection of the plug of the electronic device. At least one first terminal group 13 is disposed on at least one side 112 and electrically connected to a power source. In one embodiment, the first terminal group 13 is connected to the power source via a cable (not shown) disposed on the first housing 11 of the plug, but this is not a limitation. The power supply expansion assembly 2 includes a second housing 21, at least one second power transmission unit 22, and at least one second terminal group 23. The second housing 21 includes a hollow portion 211, the peripheral wall of which has at least one inner surface 212. A first portion 11a of the first housing 11 of the socket 1 is fitted to the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21, and the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21 is detachably connected to the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 of the socket 1. At least one second terminal group 23 is disposed on at least one inner surface 212 of the second housing 21. At least one second power transmission unit 22 is disposed on the second housing 21 and is electrically connected to at least one second terminal group 23. In this embodiment, it is preferable that the at least one second power transmission unit 22 is disposed in the accommodating space inside the second housing 21, but this is not a limitation. The at least one second power transmission unit 22 in Figures 1 to 4 and Figures 6 to 8 are shown in perspective. When the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 of the socket 1 is matched and assembled to the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21, so that at least one first terminal group 13 of the socket 1 contacts and is connected to at least one second terminal group 23 of the power supply expansion assembly 2, power can be supplied to at least one second power transmission unit 22 through the transmission path of at least one first terminal group 13 and at least one second terminal group 23, so that the second power transmission unit 22 can charge the electronic device in a wireless or wired power transmission manner. The socket assembly 100 of this embodiment not only has a first power transmission unit 12 for plug connection, but also has an expansion second power transmission unit 22, thereby expanding the number of power transmission units. The socket 1 and the power supply expansion component 2 are detachably connected, so that the socket 1 and the power supply expansion component 2 are structurally and electrically connected. In this way, the power received by the socket 1 can be supplied to the second power supply unit 22 of the power supply expansion component 2 through the transmission path formed by the first terminal group 13 and the second terminal group 23, so as to achieve the effects of improving expansion convenience, convenient and quick assembly and saving space.

Please refer to Figures 2 and 3. In this embodiment, socket 1 is a socket conforming to European standards and can be plugged into and detached with a plug conforming to European standards, but this is not a limitation. In one embodiment, the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 includes an extension 113 and at least one fixing hole 114. The extension 113 extends outward from at least one side 112 of the first housing 11 and is provided around the first portion 11a of the first housing 11. Each fixing hole 114 is provided in the extension 113 and corresponds to a hole (not shown) on the wall surface A. The first housing 11 can be fixed to the wall A by passing through a plurality of locking elements (not shown) through a plurality of fixing holes 114 and fixing them to corresponding holes on the wall A, but this is not a limitation. When the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21 is fitted into the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 of the socket 1, the second housing 21 is moved toward the extension portion 113 until the second housing 21 abuts against the extension portion 113, and at least one first terminal group 13 contacts and conducts a connection with at least one second terminal group 23, as shown in Figure 2, so as to realize the assembly of the socket assembly 100.

In some embodiments, the cross-sectional profile of the first portion 11a of the first shell 11 is square, rectangular, circular, elliptical, polygonal, or irregular, but is not limited thereto. The cross-sectional profile of the hollow portion 211 of the second shell 21 is square, rectangular, circular, elliptical, polygonal, or irregular, but is not limited thereto. The cross-sectional profile of the hollow portion 211 of the second shell 21 matches the cross-sectional profile of the first portion 11a of the first shell 11, thereby allowing the first portion 11a of the first shell 11 and the hollow portion 211 of the second shell 21 to be tightly fitted together.

In one embodiment, the cross-sectional profile of the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 is rectangular, preferably square. The cross-sectional profile of the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21 is rectangular, preferably square, and matches the first portion 11a of the first housing 11. The second portion 11b of the first housing 11 is framed in a groove (not shown) embedded in the wall surface A for connection to a power source. Referring again to Figures 3 and 4, at least one side 112 of the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 includes a first side 112a, a second side 112b, a third side 112c, and a fourth side 112d. The first side surface 112a and the second side surface 112b are disposed on two opposite sides of the first portion 11a and are respectively connected between the third side surface 112c and the fourth side surface 112d. The third side surface 112c and the fourth side surface 112d are disposed on two opposite sides of the first portion 11a and are respectively connected between the first side surface 112a and the second side surface 112b. At least one inner surface 212 of the second shell 21 includes a first inner surface 212a, a second inner surface 212b, a third inner surface 212c, and a fourth inner surface 212d. The first inner surface 212a and the second inner surface 212b are disposed on two opposite sides of the hollow portion 211 and are respectively connected between the third inner surface 212c and the fourth inner surface 212d. The third inner surface 212c and the fourth inner surface 212d are disposed on two opposite sides of the hollow portion 211 and are respectively connected between the first inner surface 212a and the second inner surface 212b.

In one embodiment, the first power transmission unit 12 includes a plurality of conductive terminals 120 disposed within a first housing 11. At least a portion of each conductive terminal 120 of the first power transmission unit 12 is exposed on the bottom surface of a recess in a first portion 11a of the first housing 11 and is configured to make contact with a corresponding conductive terminal of a plug of an electronic device. Other portions of each conductive terminal 120 of the first power transmission unit 12 are embedded in a second portion 11b of the first housing 11, and their ends are electrically connected to a power source. Power received by the socket 1 can then be supplied to the electronic device through the transmission path formed by the plurality of conductive terminals 120 of the first power transmission unit 12 and the corresponding conductive terminals of the plug, thereby realizing the transmission of electrical energy.

Referring again to Figure 4, in this embodiment, the first power transmission unit 12 includes at least one latching element 121. The at least one latching element 121 is disposed on the side wall of a recess in the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 and is configured to elastically clamp or latch onto the plug of an electronic device. Each latching element 121 includes a first segment 121a and a second segment 121b. The first segment 121a of each latching element 121 is exposed in the recess of the first portion 11a. The second segment 121b of each latching element 121 is embedded in the second portion 11b of the first housing 11. When the plug of the electronic device is inserted into the groove of the first part 11a of the first housing 11, at least one latching element 121 clamps or latches the plug, thereby achieving the effects of fixing the plug and reducing the risk of the plug falling off.

Referring again to Figures 2 and 3, in this embodiment, at least one first terminal group 13 includes a plurality of first terminals 131, wherein the plurality of first terminals 131 are metal conductors and are embedded in the first housing 11. One end of each first terminal 131 is exposed on at least one side 112 of the first portion 11a of the first housing 11, and the other end of each first terminal 131 is electrically connected to a power supply. The second terminal group 23 includes a plurality of second terminals 231, wherein the plurality of second terminals 231 are metal conductors and are embedded in the second housing 21. One end of each second terminal 231 is exposed on at least one inner surface 212 of the second housing 21, and the other end of each second terminal 231 is electrically connected to the second power transmission unit 22. The first housing 11 and the second housing 21 are detachably connected, so that a plurality of first terminals 131 of the first terminal group 13 of the socket 1 are respectively connected to a plurality of second terminals 231 of the corresponding second terminal group 23 of the power supply expansion component 2 to conduct electricity. In this way, the power received by the socket 1 can be provided to the second power transmission unit 22 of the power supply expansion component 2 through the transmission path formed by the plurality of first terminals 131 of the first terminal group 13 and the plurality of second terminals 231 of the second terminal group 23. In this way, the second power transmission unit 22 can be used to charge electronic devices in a wired or wireless manner, so as to improve the convenience of expansion, facilitate quick assembly and save space.

Please refer to Figures 2 through 4. In this embodiment, the second housing 21 includes a first housing block 21a and a second housing block 21b, wherein the first housing block 21a and the second housing block 21b are connected, and the first housing block 21a and the second housing block 21b are integrally formed single components, but this is not a limitation. The hollow portion 211 is located in the first housing block 21a, and the second power transmission unit 22 is disposed in the accommodating space (not shown) inside the second housing block 21b. The second power transmission unit 22 can be a wireless power transmission unit. Therefore, through the second power transmission unit 22, an electronic device with wireless charging functionality can be placed on the surface of the second housing block 21b by means of, for example, magnetic attraction, corresponding to the second power transmission unit 22, thereby enabling the electronic device with wireless charging functionality to achieve wireless charging. In some embodiments, the second power transmission unit 22 is one of the following: European standard socket, Taiwanese standard socket, socket of other countries, USB A-Type connector, USB C-Type connector, cigarette lighter socket, or other standard power transmission units.

Figure 5 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the socket of a modified socket assembly in this case. Referring to Figure 5, in this modified example, the structure of socket 1' of the socket assembly is similar to that of socket 1 of the socket assembly in the first embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 4. The same component labels represent similar structures and functions, which will not be repeated here. Unlike socket 1 in the first embodiment, socket 1' includes at least one third power transmission unit 14, disposed in the first housing 11, and connected to a power source. The at least one third power transmission unit 14 has a slot disposed on the first top surface 111, and the third power transmission unit 14 is spaced apart from the first power transmission unit 12. In one embodiment, the at least one third power transmission unit 14 is a USB C-Type connector, but this is not a limitation. The third power transmission unit 14 includes at least one conductive terminal, wherein one end of each conductive terminal is exposed from a slot on the first side to the first top surface 111, and the other end of each conductive terminal is electrically connected to a power source to form a power transmission path. The third power transmission unit 14 is provided to expand the power transmission unit and improve convenience.

Figure 6 is an exploded structural diagram of the power supply expansion component of a modified socket assembly in this embodiment. As shown in Figure 6, in this modified embodiment, the structure of the socket assembly is similar to that of the socket assembly of the first embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 4. The same component labels represent similar structures and functions, which will not be described again here. Unlike the power supply expansion component 2 of the first embodiment, the first housing block 21a and the second housing block 21b of the second housing 21 of the power supply expansion component 2' of this embodiment are detachably connected. The hollow portion 211 is located in the first housing block 21a, and the second power transmission unit 22 is disposed in the accommodating space (not shown) inside the second housing block 21b. In this embodiment, at least one second terminal group 23 further includes a first shell block terminal group 23a and a second shell block terminal group 23b. The first shell block terminal group 23a is embedded in the side wall of the first shell block 21a, and one end of each terminal of the first shell block terminal group 23a is exposed on at least one inner surface 212, and the other end of each terminal of the first shell block terminal group 23a is exposed on at least one first outer surface 214 of the first shell block 21a, wherein the at least one inner surface 212 and the at least one first outer surface 214 are two opposing surfaces. The second shell block terminal group 23b is embedded in the second shell block 21b. One end of each terminal of the second housing block terminal group 23b is exposed on at least one second outer surface 215 of the second housing block 21b, and the other end of each terminal of the second housing block terminal group 23b is electrically connected to the second power transmission unit 22. By assembling the second housing block 21b to the first housing block 21a, such that at least one first outer surface 214 of the first housing block 21a abuts against at least one second outer surface 215 of the second housing block 21b, and a plurality of terminals of the first housing block terminal group 23a respectively contact and conduct with a plurality of terminals of the second housing block terminal group 23b, a power transmission path can be constructed. The second housing block 21b of the power supply expansion component 2' can be detachably connected to the first housing block 21a, allowing the second housing block 21b and the second power transmission unit 22 disposed in the second housing block 21b to be connected to the first housing block 21a as needed, thereby achieving versatility and convenience in expanding the power transmission unit. In one embodiment, the connection method between the first housing block 21a and the second housing block 21b can be snap-fit, magnetic, or otherwise, and is not limited thereto.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of the power supply expansion component of the socket assembly shown in Figure 2 in a second state; Figure 8 is a perspective view of the power supply expansion component of the socket assembly shown in Figure 2 in a third state; and Figure 9 is a perspective view of the power supply expansion component of the socket assembly shown in Figure 2 in a fourth state. As shown in Figures 1 to 3 and Figures 7 to 9, in this embodiment, the socket 1 includes, for example but not limited to, four first terminal groups 13. The four first terminal groups 13 are respectively disposed on the first side surface 112a, the second side surface 112b, the third side surface 112c, and the fourth side surface 112d of the first housing 11. The power supply expansion component 2 includes, for example but not limited to, one second terminal group 23. The second terminal group 23 is disposed, for example but not limited to, on the first inner surface 212a. The second power transmission unit 22 is disposed, for example, but not limited to, on one side corresponding to the first inner surface 212a. The power supply expansion component 2 can switch between a first state, a second state, a third state, and a fourth state. When the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 is fitted into the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21, so that the first inner surface 212a abuts against the first side surface 112a, the second terminal group 23 contacts and conducts electricity with the first terminal group 13 disposed on the first side surface 112a, and the second power transmission unit 22 is disposed corresponding to the first side surface 112a to form the first state, as shown in Figure 2. When the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 is disposed in the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21, such that the first inner surface 212a abuts against the second side surface 112b, the second terminal group 23 contacts and conducts with the first terminal group 13 disposed on the second side surface 112b, and the second power transmission unit 22 is disposed corresponding to the second side surface 112b, thus forming a second state, as shown in Figure 7. When the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 is disposed in the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21, such that the first inner surface 212a abuts against the third side surface 112c, the second terminal group 23 contacts and conducts with the first terminal group 13 disposed on the third side surface 112c, and the second power transmission unit 22 is disposed corresponding to the third side surface 112c, thus forming a third state, as shown in Figure 8. When the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 is matched and disposed in the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21, such that the first inner surface 212a abuts against the fourth side 112d, the second terminal group 23 contacts and conducts electricity with the first terminal group 13 disposed on the fourth side 112d, and the second power transmission unit 22 is disposed corresponding to the fourth side 112d to form the fourth state, as shown in Figure 9. The connection state between the power supply expansion component 2 and the socket 1 can be changed between the first state, the second state, the third state, and the fourth state, so that the second power transmission unit 22 of the power supply expansion component 2 can be adjusted to the required position according to space or usage requirements to improve convenience. It should be emphasized that the second terminal group 23 is not limited to being disposed on the first inner surface 212a, but may also be disposed on one of the second inner surface 212b, the third inner surface 212c and the fourth inner surface 212d.

In some embodiments, the socket 1 includes a first terminal group 13, which is disposed on one of the first side surface 112a, second side surface 112b, third side surface 112c, and fourth side surface 112d of the first housing 11. The power supply expansion assembly 2 includes four second terminal groups 23, each of which is disposed on the first inner surface 212a, second inner surface 212b, third inner surface 212c, and fourth inner surface 212d. The second power transmission unit 22 is disposed on one side of the hollow portion 211. When the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 is fitted into the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21, the first terminal group 13 contacts and conducts a connection with one of the aforementioned four second terminal groups 23, thereby forming a power transmission path. In other words, the connection state between the power supply expansion component 2 and the socket 1 can be changed as needed, allowing the second power transmission unit 22 to be adjusted to the required position for improved convenience. It should be emphasized that the number and placement of the first terminal group 13 and the second terminal group 23 can be adjusted according to actual needs and are not limited to the above-described embodiments.

Please refer again to Figures 1 through 3. In this embodiment, the socket assembly 100 includes a fixing component 3. The fixing component 3 is disposed in at least one of the first housing 11 of the socket 1 and the second housing 21 of the power supply expansion assembly 2, and is configured to detachably fix the second housing 21 to the first housing 11. The fixing component 3 may be, for example, but not limited to, a snap-fit, a fastener, a magnetic adsorption, or other fixing method to detachably fix the second housing 21 to the first housing 11.

As shown in Figures 1 to 3, in this embodiment, the fixing component 3 magnetically attaches the second housing 21 to the first housing 11. The fixing component 3 includes at least one first magnetic element 31 and at least one second magnetic element 32. At least one first magnetic element 31 is disposed on at least one side 112 of the first housing 11 of the socket 1. At least one second magnetic element 32 is disposed on at least one inner surface 212 of the second housing 21 of the power supply expansion component 2. The at least one second magnetic element 32 is detachably magnetically attached to at least one first magnetic element 31, thereby detachably fixing the second housing 21 to the first housing 11 and accurately connecting the first terminal group 13 to the corresponding second terminal group 23. By providing the first magnetic element 31 and the second magnetic element 32, the second housing 21 of the power supply expansion assembly 2 can be easily installed and removed from the first housing 11 of the socket 1, thereby improving convenience and reducing the risk of poor contact.

Please refer again to Figures 1 through 9. In this embodiment, the fixing component 3 includes four first magnetic elements 31 and one second magnetic element 32. Each first magnetic element 31 is respectively disposed on the first side surface 112a, the second side surface 112b, the third side surface 112c, and the fourth side surface 112d of the first shell 11. The second magnetic element 32 is disposed on the first inner surface 212a. When the first shell 11 is fitted into the hollow portion 211 of the second shell 21, so that the first inner surface 212a abuts against the first side surface 112a, the second magnetic element 32 is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic element 31 disposed on the first side surface 112a, forming a first state, as shown in Figure 2. When the first shell 11 is fitted into the hollow portion 211 of the second shell 21, with the first inner surface 212a abutting against the second side surface 112b, the second magnetic element 32 is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic element 31 disposed on the second side surface 112b, forming a second state, as shown in Figure 7. When the first shell 11 is fitted into the hollow portion 211 of the second shell 21, with the first inner surface 212a abutting against the third side surface 112c, the second magnetic element 32 is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic element 31 disposed on the third side surface 112c, forming a third state, as shown in Figure 8. When the first housing 11 is fitted into the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21, with the first inner surface 212a abutting against the fourth side surface 112d, the second magnetic element 32 is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic element 31 disposed on the fourth side surface 112d, thus forming the fourth state, as shown in Figure 9. In other words, the connection state of the power supply expansion component 2 and the socket 1 can be changed in the first, second, third, and fourth states, and the second magnetic element 32 can be magnetically attracted to the first magnetic element 31 disposed on the first housing 11, making it easy to disassemble and change the state of the power supply expansion component 2, thereby improving convenience and reducing the risk of poor contact.

In some embodiments, the socket 1 includes a first magnetic element 31, which is disposed on one of the first side surface 112a, second side surface 112b, third side surface 112c, and fourth side surface 112d of the first housing 11. The power supply expansion assembly 2 includes four second magnetic elements 32, each of which is disposed on the first inner surface 212a, second inner surface 212b, third inner surface 212c, and fourth inner surface 212d. When the first housing 11 is fitted into the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21, the first magnetic element 31 is magnetically attracted to one of the four second magnetic elements 32. In other words, in any configuration change, the power supply expansion component 2 and the socket 1 can be magnetically attached to the first magnetic component 31 disposed on the first housing 11 by the second magnetic component 32, making the power supply expansion component 2 easy to install, remove, and change configurations, thereby improving convenience and reducing the risk of poor contact. It should be emphasized that the number and placement of the first magnetic component 31 and the second magnetic component 32 can be adjusted according to actual needs and are not limited to the above-described embodiment.

Please refer again to Figures 1 through 4. In this embodiment, the socket assembly 100 includes a protective element 4. The protective element 4 is, for example, but not limited to, a component made of waterproof material. The protective element 4 is disposed on at least one side 112 of the first housing 11 of the socket 1 and at least one inner surface 212 of the second housing 21 of the power supply expansion assembly 2, or a combination thereof. When the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 is fitted into the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21, the protective element 4 covers or is sandwiched in the gap between the first housing 11 and the second housing 21 to prevent moisture, dust, or foreign objects from entering the gap between the first housing 11 and the second housing 21, thereby reducing the risk of component rust, short circuit, and poor contact.

As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in this embodiment, the first housing block 21a of the second housing 21 of the power supply expansion assembly 2 includes a second top surface 213, and at least one inner surface 212 is connected to the periphery of the second top surface 213. The protective element 4 is, for example, but not limited to, a ring-shaped rubber component, and is disposed on at least one inner surface 212 of the second housing 21. The protective element 4 is disposed around the hollow portion 211 and is located between at least one second terminal group 23 and the second top surface 213. When the first part 11a of the first shell 11 is matched and connected to the hollow part 211 of the second shell 21, the protective element 4 is sandwiched between at least one side 112 of the first shell 11 and at least one inner surface 212 of the second shell 21, thereby preventing moisture, dust or foreign objects from entering the gap between the first shell 11 and the second shell 21, reducing the risk of component rust, short circuit and poor contact.

In one embodiment, the protective element 4 is a waterproof sheet (not shown) that surrounds the hollow portion 211. At least a portion of the waterproof sheet is attached to the second top surface 213 of the second housing 21, and at least a portion of the waterproof sheet is disposed corresponding to the peripheral wall of the hollow portion 211. When the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 is fitted into the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21, at least a portion of the waterproof sheet abuts against the first top surface 111 of the first housing 11 and covers the gap between the first housing 11 and the second housing 21. The waterproof sheet prevents moisture, dust, or foreign matter from entering, and reduces the risk of component rust, short circuits, and poor contact.

Figure 10 is a perspective view of the socket assembly of the second embodiment of this case in the first state; Figure 11 is an exploded structural view of the socket assembly shown in Figure 10; Figure 12 is an exploded structural view of the socket assembly shown in Figure 10 from another perspective; and Figure 13 is a perspective view of the power supply expansion component of the socket assembly shown in Figure 10 in the second state. As shown in Figures 10 to 13, the socket assembly 200 of this embodiment has a similar structure to the socket assembly 100 shown in Figures 1 to 4, where the same symbols represent the same components and functions, and therefore will not be described again here. Unlike the socket assembly 100 shown in Figures 1 to 4, the socket 1 of the socket assembly 200 of this embodiment is a socket conforming to Taiwan standards and can be plugged and detached with a plug conforming to Taiwan standards, but this is not a limitation. The first portion 11a of the first housing 11 has a rectangular cross-sectional profile, and the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21 also has a rectangular cross-sectional profile, matching the first portion 11a of the first housing 11. The socket 1 includes two first terminal groups 13. The two first terminal groups 13 are respectively disposed on a first side 112a and a second side 112b of the first portion 11a of the first housing 11. The power supply expansion assembly 2 includes a second terminal group 23. The second terminal group 23 is disposed on a first inner surface 212a. A second power transmission unit 22 is disposed on one side of the first inner surface 212a. The connection state of the power supply expansion assembly 2 and the socket 1 can be switched between a first state and a second state. When the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 is fitted into the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21, with the first inner surface 212a abutting against the first side surface 112a, the second terminal group 23 contacts and conducts with the first terminal group 13 disposed on the first side surface 112a, and the second power transmission unit 22 is disposed corresponding to the first side surface 112a, forming a first state, as shown in Figure 10. When the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 is fitted into the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21, with the first inner surface 212a abutting against the second side surface 112b, the second terminal group 23 contacts and conducts with the first terminal group 13 disposed on the second side surface 112b, and the second power transmission unit 22 is disposed corresponding to the second side surface 112b, forming a second state, as shown in Figure 13. The connection state between the power supply expansion component 2 and the socket 1 can be switched between the first state and the second state, so that the second power transmission unit 22 of the power supply expansion component 2 can be adjusted to the required position to improve convenience.

In some embodiments, the socket 1 of the socket assembly 200 includes a first terminal group 13, which is disposed on one of the first side surface 112a and the second side surface 112b of the first housing 11. The power supply expansion assembly 2 includes two second terminal groups 23, which are respectively disposed on the first inner surface 212a and the second inner surface 212b. The second power transmission unit 22 is disposed on one side of the hollow portion 211. When the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 is mated and connected to the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21, the first terminal group 13 contacts and conducts electricity with one of the two second terminal groups 23. In other words, the connection state between the power supply expansion component 2 and the socket 1 can be changed as needed, allowing the second power transmission unit 22 to be adjusted to the required position for improved convenience. It should be emphasized that the number and placement of the first terminal group 13 and the second terminal group 23 can be adjusted according to actual needs and are not limited to the above-described embodiments.

Figure 14 is a perspective view of the socket assembly of the third embodiment of this case in its third state, and Figure 15 is a perspective view of the power supply expansion component of the socket assembly shown in Figure 14 in its fourth state. As shown in Figures 14 and 15, and referring to Figures 10 to 13, the socket assembly 300 of this embodiment has a similar structure to the socket assembly 200 shown in Figures 10 to 13, where the same symbols represent the same components and functions, and therefore will not be described again here. Unlike the socket assembly 200 shown in Figures 10 to 13, the socket 1 of the socket assembly 300 of this embodiment includes two first terminal groups (not shown). The two first terminal groups are respectively disposed on the third side 112c and the fourth side 112d of the first housing 11. The power supply expansion component 2 includes a second terminal group (not shown). The second terminal block is disposed on the third inner surface 212c. The second power transmission unit 22 is disposed on one side of the third inner surface 212c. The connection state of the power supply expansion component 2 and the socket 1 can be changed between the third state and the fourth state. When the first part 11a of the first housing 11 is matched and connected to the hollow part 211 of the second housing 21, the third inner surface 212c abuts against the third side 112c, so that the second terminal block disposed on the third inner surface 212c contacts and conducts electricity with the first terminal block disposed on the third side 112c, and the second power transmission unit 22 is disposed on the third side 112c to form the third state, as shown in Figure 14. When the first portion 11a of the first housing 11 is fitted into the hollow portion 211 of the second housing 21, the third inner surface 212c abuts against the fourth side surface 112d, causing the second terminal group disposed on the third inner surface 212c to contact and conduct with the first terminal group disposed on the fourth side surface 112d, and the second power transmission unit 22 is disposed corresponding to the fourth side surface 112d to form a fourth state, as shown in Figure 15. The power supply expansion component 2 and the socket 1 can be switched between the third and fourth states, allowing the second power transmission unit 22 of the power supply expansion component 2 to be adjusted to the required position for improved convenience.

It should be emphasized that the first power transmission unit 12 is not limited to the socket conforming to European or Taiwanese standards in the aforementioned embodiments, and can be adjusted according to actual application requirements.

In summary, this invention provides a socket assembly that, through the mating and connection of a first housing and a second housing, enables a quick electrical connection between a first terminal group and a second terminal group, achieving the effects of expanding the power supply unit, improving convenience, and saving space. This invention allows the connection state between the power supply expansion component and the socket to be changed between multiple states, enabling the second power supply unit to be adjusted to the required position, thereby improving convenience. Furthermore, the installation of a fixing component facilitates the disassembly, assembly, and state changes of the power supply expansion component, further enhancing convenience and reducing the risk of poor contact. Moreover, this invention incorporates protective elements to block moisture, dust, or foreign objects, thereby reducing the risk of component rust, short circuits, and poor contact.

This case allows skilled artisans to make various modifications, but all of them are still within the scope of the patent application.

100, 200, 300: Socket Assembly 1, 1’: Socket 11: First Housing 11a: First Part 11b: Second Part 111: First Top Surface 112: Side Surface 112a: First Side Surface 112b: Second Side Surface 112c: Third Side Surface 112d: Fourth Side Surface 113: Extension Part 114: Fixing Hole 12: First Power Transmission Unit 120: Conductor Terminal 121: Snap-fit Component 121a: First Section 121b: Second Section 13: First Terminal Group 131: First Terminal 14: Third Power Transmission Unit 2, 2’: Power Supply Expansion Component 21: Second Housing 21a: First shell section 21b: Second shell section 211: Hollow section 212: Inner surface 212a: First inner surface 212b: Second inner surface 212c: Third inner surface 212d: Fourth inner surface 213: Second top surface 214: First outer surface 215: Second outer surface 22: Second transmission unit 23: Second terminal group 23a: Terminal group of first shell section 23b: Terminal group of second shell section 231: Second terminal 3: Fixing component 31: First magnetic component 32: Second magnetic component 4: Protective element A: Wall surface

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the socket assembly of the first embodiment of this invention installed on a wall. Figure 2 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the socket assembly of the first embodiment of this invention in its first state. Figure 3 is an exploded schematic diagram of the socket assembly shown in Figure 2. Figure 4 is an exploded schematic diagram of the socket assembly shown in Figure 2 from another viewpoint. Figure 5 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the socket of a modified socket assembly of this invention. Figure 6 is an exploded schematic diagram of the power supply expansion component of a modified socket assembly of this invention. Figure 7 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the power supply expansion component of the socket assembly shown in Figure 2 in its second state. Figure 8 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the power supply expansion component of the socket assembly shown in Figure 2 in its third state. Figure 9 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the power supply expansion component of the socket assembly shown in Figure 2 in the fourth state. Figure 10 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the socket assembly of the second embodiment of this invention in the first state. Figure 11 is an exploded structural diagram of the socket assembly shown in Figure 10. Figure 12 is an exploded structural diagram of the socket assembly shown in Figure 10 from another viewpoint. Figure 13 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the power supply expansion component of the socket assembly shown in Figure 10 in the second state. Figure 14 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the socket assembly of the third embodiment of this invention in the third state. Figure 15 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the power supply expansion component of the socket assembly shown in Figure 14 in the fourth state.

100: Socket Assembly

1: Socket

11: First Shell

11a: Part One

11b: Part Two

111: First Top Surface

112:Side

112a: First side

112b: Second side

112c: Third side

112d: Fourth side

113: Extension Section

114: Fixing hole

12: First Transmission Unit

120: Lead terminal

13: First terminal group

131: First terminal

14: Third Transmission Unit

2: Power Supply Expansion Components

21: Second Shell

21a: First Shell Block

21b: Second Shell Block

211: Hollow Section

212: Inner surface

212a: First inner surface

212b: Second inner surface

212c: Third inner surface

212d: Fourth inner surface

213: Second Top Surface

22: Second Transmission Unit

23: Second terminal block

231: Second terminal

3: Fixing components

31: First magnetic component

32: Second magnetic component

4: Protective Components

Claims (20)

A socket assembly comprising: a socket configured to provide electrical energy from a power source to an electronic device via a transmission path of the socket and a plug, wherein the socket comprises: a first housing including a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is connected to the second portion, and the first portion has a first top surface and at least one side surface, wherein the at least one side surface is connected to the periphery of the first top surface; a first power transmission unit disposed in the first housing and electrically connected to the power source, and configured to allow the plug of the electronic device to be plugged into and detachably connected; and at least one first terminal block disposed on the at least one side surface and electrically connected to the power source; and a power supply expansion assembly comprising: A second housing includes a hollow portion, the peripheral wall of which has at least one inner surface, wherein a first portion of the first housing is mated and detachably assembled to the hollow portion; at least one second terminal group is disposed on the at least one inner surface; and at least one second power transmission unit is disposed on the second housing and electrically connected to the at least one second terminal group, wherein, the first portion of the first housing of the socket is mated and assembled to the hollow portion of the second housing, such that the at least one first terminal group and the at least one second terminal group contact and conduct electricity, so that power is supplied to the at least one second power transmission unit through the transmission path of the at least one first terminal group and the at least one second terminal group. The socket assembly as described in claim 1, wherein the cross-sectional profile of the first portion of the first housing is square, rectangular, circular, elliptical, polygonal, or irregular, and the cross-sectional profile of the hollow portion of the second housing is square, rectangular, circular, elliptical, polygonal, or irregular, wherein the cross-sectional profile of the hollow portion of the second housing matches the cross-sectional profile of the first portion of the first housing, such that the first portion of the first housing and the hollow portion of the second housing are matched and assembled. The socket assembly as described in claim 1, wherein the at least one first terminal group includes a plurality of first terminals, wherein the plurality of first terminals are embedded in the first housing, one end of each first terminal is exposed on the at least one side, and the other end of each first terminal is electrically connected to the power supply, wherein the second terminal group includes a plurality of second terminals, the plurality of second terminals are embedded in the second housing, and one end of each second terminal is exposed on the at least one inner surface. The other end of each of the second terminals is electrically connected to the second power transmission unit, wherein the first housing and the second housing are detachably assembled, so that the plurality of first terminals of the at least one first terminal group are respectively connected to the plurality of second terminals of the second terminal group to conduct electricity, so that the power received by the socket can be provided to the second power transmission unit through the transmission path formed by the plurality of first terminals of the first terminal group and the plurality of second terminals of the second terminal group. The socket assembly as described in claim 1, wherein the second housing includes a first housing block and a second housing block, wherein the first housing block and the second housing block are connected, and the first housing block and the second housing block are integrally formed single components, wherein the hollow portion is located in the first housing block, and the second power transmission unit is disposed inside the second housing block. The socket assembly as described in claim 1, wherein the second housing includes a first housing block and a second housing block, wherein the first housing block and the second housing block are connected and detachably connected, wherein the hollow portion is located in the first housing block, and the second power transmission unit is disposed inside the second housing block. The at least one second terminal group includes a first shell block terminal group and a second shell block terminal group, wherein the first shell block terminal group is embedded in one side wall of the first shell block, one end of each terminal of the first shell block terminal group is exposed on the at least one inner surface, and the other end of each terminal of the first shell block terminal group is exposed on at least one first outer surface of the first shell block, wherein the at least one inner surface and the at least one first outer surface are two opposing surfaces, wherein the second shell block terminal group is embedded in the second shell block, one end of each terminal of the second shell block terminal group is exposed on at least one second outer surface of the second shell block, and the other end of each terminal of the second shell block terminal group is electrically connected to the first shell block terminal group. Two power transmission units, wherein the second housing block is connected to the first housing block such that at least one first outer surface of the first housing block abuts against at least one second outer surface of the second housing block, and the plurality of terminals of the terminal group of the first housing block respectively contact and conduct with the plurality of terminals of the terminal group of the second housing block, thereby forming a power transmission path. The socket assembly as described in claim 1, wherein the first portion of the first housing has a rectangular cross-sectional profile, and the hollow portion of the second housing has a rectangular cross-sectional profile and matches the first portion of the first housing, wherein at least one side of the first portion of the first housing includes a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side, the first side and the second side are disposed on two opposite sides of the first portion and are respectively connected between the third side and the fourth side, wherein the third side and the fourth side are provided with The first shell is disposed on two opposite sides of the first part and connected between the first side and the second side, wherein the at least one inner surface of the second shell includes a first inner surface, a second inner surface, a third inner surface and a fourth inner surface, wherein the first inner surface and the second inner surface are disposed on two opposite sides of the hollow part and connected between the third inner surface and the fourth inner surface, wherein the third inner surface and the fourth inner surface are disposed on two opposite sides of the hollow part and connected between the first inner surface and the second inner surface. As described in claim 6, the socket assembly includes at least one first terminal group comprising two first terminal groups, wherein the two first terminal groups are respectively disposed on the first side and the second side of the first housing, wherein the at least one second terminal group comprises one second terminal group disposed on the first inner surface, wherein the second power transmission unit is disposed corresponding to one side of the first inner surface, wherein the connection between the power supply expansion component and the socket is switchable between a first state and a second state, wherein the first portion of the first housing is mated and connected to the second... The hollow portion of the housing allows the first inner surface to abut against the first side surface, the second terminal group to contact and conduct with the first terminal group disposed on the first side surface, and the second power transmission unit to be disposed corresponding to the first side surface, thereby forming the first state. In the second state, the first portion of the first housing is matched and assembled with the hollow portion of the second housing, allowing the first inner surface to abut against the second side surface, the second terminal group to contact and conduct with the first terminal group disposed on the second side surface, and the second power transmission unit to be disposed corresponding to the second side surface. As described in claim 6, the socket assembly includes at least one first terminal group comprising two first terminal groups, wherein the two first terminal groups are respectively disposed on the third side and the fourth side of the first housing, wherein the at least one second terminal group comprises one second terminal group disposed on the third inner surface, wherein the second power transmission unit is disposed corresponding to one side of the third inner surface, wherein the connection between the power supply expansion component and the socket is switchable between a third state and a fourth state, wherein the first portion of the first housing is mated and connected to the second... The hollow portion of the housing allows the third inner surface to abut against the third side, the second terminal group to contact and conduct with the first terminal group disposed on the third side, and the second power transmission unit to be disposed corresponding to the third side, thereby forming the third state. The first portion of the first housing is matched and assembled with the hollow portion of the second housing, allowing the third inner surface to abut against the fourth side, the second terminal group to contact and conduct with the first terminal group disposed on the fourth side, and the second power transmission unit to be disposed corresponding to the fourth side, thereby forming the fourth state. As described in claim 6, the socket assembly includes at least one first terminal group comprising one first terminal group disposed on the first side of the first housing; at least one second terminal group comprising two second terminal groups disposed on the first inner surface and the second inner surface, respectively; the second power supply unit is disposed corresponding to one side of the first inner surface; the connection between the power supply expansion component and the socket is switchable between a first state and a second state; and the first portion of the first housing is mated and connected to the second... The hollow portion of the housing allows the first inner surface to abut against the first side surface, the first terminal group to contact and conduct with the second terminal group disposed on the first inner surface, and the second power transmission unit to be disposed corresponding to the first side surface, thereby forming the first state. In the second state, the first portion of the first housing is matched and assembled with the hollow portion of the second housing, allowing the second inner surface to abut against the first side surface, the first terminal group to contact and conduct with the second terminal group disposed on the second inner surface, and the second power transmission unit to be disposed corresponding to the second side surface. As described in claim 6, the socket assembly includes at least one first terminal group comprising one first terminal group disposed on the third side of the first housing; at least one second terminal group comprising two second terminal groups disposed on the third inner surface and the fourth inner surface, respectively; the second power supply unit is disposed on one side of the third inner surface; the connection between the power supply expansion component and the socket is switchable between a third state and a fourth state; and the first portion of the first housing is mated and connected to the second... The hollow portion of the housing allows the third inner surface to abut against the third side surface. The first terminal group contacts and conducts with the second terminal group disposed on the third inner surface, and the second power transmission unit is disposed corresponding to the third side surface to form the third state. The first portion of the first housing is matched and assembled with the hollow portion of the second housing, allowing the fourth inner surface to abut against the third side surface. The first terminal group contacts and conducts with the second terminal group disposed on the fourth inner surface, and the second power transmission unit is disposed corresponding to the fourth side surface to form the fourth state. The socket assembly as described in claim 1, wherein the socket assembly includes a fixing component disposed on at least one of the first housing of the socket and the second housing of the power supply expansion assembly, and configured to detachably fix the second housing to the first housing, wherein the fixing component detachably fixes the second housing to the first housing by means of snap-fit, fastening or magnetic adsorption. The socket assembly as described in claim 11, wherein the fixing component magnetically attaches the second housing to the first housing, wherein the fixing component includes at least one first magnetic element and at least one second magnetic element, the at least one first magnetic element being disposed on at least one side of the first housing, and the at least one second magnetic element being disposed on at least one inner surface of the second housing, wherein the at least one second magnetic element is configured to be detachably magnetically attached to the at least one first magnetic element, thereby detachably fixing the second housing to the first housing and connecting the first terminal group to the corresponding second terminal group. The socket assembly as described in claim 1, wherein the socket assembly includes a protective element disposed in at least one of the first housing and the second housing or a combination thereof, wherein the first portion of the first housing is mated to the hollow portion of the second housing, and the protective element covers or is sandwiched in the gap between the first housing and the second housing. The socket assembly as described in claim 13, wherein the second housing includes a second top surface, the at least one inner surface is connected to the periphery of the second top surface, wherein the protective element is disposed on the at least one inner surface of the second housing, surrounding the hollow portion, and located between the at least one second terminal group and the second top surface, wherein the first portion of the first housing is mated and assembled to the hollow portion of the second housing, such that the protective element is sandwiched between the at least one side of the first housing and the at least one inner surface of the second housing. A power supply expansion component is adapted to a socket assembly, wherein the socket assembly includes a socket configured to provide electrical energy from a power source to an electronic device via a transmission path of the socket and a plug. The socket includes a first housing and at least one first terminal group. The first housing includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being connected to the second portion. The first portion has a first top surface and at least one side surface, the at least one side surface being connected to the periphery of the first top surface. The at least one first terminal group is disposed on the at least one side surface and electrically connected to the power source. The power supply expansion component includes: a second housing including a hollow portion, the peripheral wall of which has at least one inner surface, wherein the first portion of the first housing is matingly and detachably assembled to the hollow portion; At least one second terminal group is disposed on the at least one inner surface; and at least one second power transmission unit is disposed on the second housing and electrically connected to the at least one second terminal group, wherein, the first portion of the first housing of the socket is mated to the hollow portion of the second housing, causing the at least one first terminal group to contact and conduct with the at least one second terminal group, so that power is supplied to the at least one second power transmission unit through the transmission path of the at least one first terminal group and the at least one second terminal group. The power supply expansion assembly as described in claim 15, wherein the second housing includes a first housing block and a second housing block, wherein the first housing block and the second housing block are connected, and the first housing block and the second housing block are integrally formed as a single component, wherein the hollow portion is located in the first housing block, and the second power transmission unit is disposed inside the second housing block. As described in claim 15, the power supply expansion component includes a first housing block and a second housing block, wherein the first housing block and the second housing block are connected and detachably connected, wherein the hollow portion is located in the first housing block, and the second power transmission unit is disposed within the second housing block. The at least one second terminal group includes a first shell block terminal group and a second shell block terminal group. The first shell block terminal group is embedded in one side wall of the first shell block. One end of each terminal of the first shell block terminal group is exposed on the at least one inner surface, and the other end of each terminal of the first shell block terminal group is exposed on at least one first outer surface of the first shell block. The at least one inner surface and the at least one first outer surface are two opposing surfaces. The second shell block terminal group is embedded in the second shell block. One end of each terminal of the second shell block terminal group is exposed on at least one second outer surface of the second shell block, and the other end of each terminal of the second shell block terminal group is electrically connected to the... The second power transmission unit, wherein the second housing block is connected to the first housing block such that at least one first outer surface of the first housing block abuts against at least one second outer surface of the second housing block, and the plurality of terminals of the terminal group of the first housing block respectively contact and conduct with the plurality of terminals of the terminal group of the second housing block, thereby forming a power transmission path. The power supply expansion assembly as described in claim 15, wherein the socket includes at least one first magnetic element disposed on at least one side of the first housing, wherein the power supply expansion assembly includes at least one second magnetic element disposed on at least one inner surface of the second housing, and is configured to be detachably magnetically attracted to the at least one first magnetic element, thereby detachably fixing the first portion of the first housing to the hollow portion of the second housing. The power supply expansion assembly as described in claim 15 includes a protective element disposed in the second housing, wherein the first portion of the first housing is fitted into the hollow portion of the second housing, and the protective element covers or is sandwiched in the gap between the first housing and the second housing. The power supply expansion assembly as described in claim 19, wherein the second housing includes a second top surface, the at least one inner surface is connected to the periphery of the second top surface, wherein the protective element is disposed on the at least one inner surface of the second housing, surrounding the hollow portion, and located between the at least one second terminal group and the second top surface, wherein the first portion of the first housing is fitted into the hollow portion of the second housing such that the protective element is sandwiched between the at least one side of the first housing and the at least one inner surface of the second housing.