Replaceable Socket Device and Adapter

The embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a replaceable socket device and an adapter. The replaceable socket device includes at least one adapting element and an adapter. Each of the at least one adapting elements includes a first polarity terminal, a second polarity terminal, and a third polarity terminal. The adapter includes at least one adapter interface, a first polarity adapting member, a second polarity adapting member, and a third polarity adapting member. When the at least one adapting element and the at least one adapter interface are engaged with each other, the at least one adapting element is electrically connected to the at least one adapter interface.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to a replaceable socket device and an adapter, more particularly, to a modular replaceable socket device and an adapter which are suitable for various interfaces.

BACKGROUND

The sockets for domestic and commercial electricity are generally categorized into types utilized in 110-120V or 220-240V. The 110V-120V socket is further divided into a two-hole type and a three-hole type. Therefore, the type of the sockets has to be chosen in advance before installing or purchasing sockets. For example, the three-hole type sockets utilized to 220-240V should be installed nearby where the air-conditioner will be set, and the two-hope type or the three-hole type sockets utilized in 110-120V should be installed nearby where the electronic appliances will be set. In addition, not only should the voltage should be considered, the types of sockets should be noted as well in case, for example, the three-pin plug will not fit the two-hole sockets. Furthermore, the plugs have to be inserted in specific direction, in this situation, the power cable will be curved and the insulation layer of the power cable may rupture, resulting in leakage of electricity or a short circuit.

The electronic appliances which are purchased overseas cannot be used anymore since the sockets do not fit the plugs. Although there are adapters available on the markets, however, it's inconvenient to attach an adapter on the plug, and occupy more space and sometimes cause danger due to the low-quality of the adapters.

Generally speaking, the household alternating current (AC) power line has a polarity, and the general power socket has a power protection switch, which is usually set on a charged electrode. Therefore, whether it is a commercially available adapter or an external transformer, to ensure the normal operation of the power protection switch, it is necessary to ensure that the polarity of the socket is consistent with the adapter. For example, the general socket usually takes a wide contact as the neutral line to avoid affecting the safety of power consumption. When in use, the socket and the inserting hole need to be in the same direction, so the socket can be inserted. However, if the position of the electrical appliance cannot be changed, the power line needs to be bent to match the direction of the socket. In this way, it is easy to damage the insulation layer of the power line, thereby causing electric leakage or short circuit easily.

Furthermore, the Power Line Communication (PLC) technologies allow the network data to be transmitted by the power cables. The PLC technologies requires modems installed on sockets or network bridge with PLC functions, however it's inconvenient to attach an adapter on the plug, and occupy more space as well.

SUMMARY

To solve the above problem, the present disclosure provides a modular replaceable socket device and an adapter. The replaceable socket device is capable of selecting the required adapting element and installing it on the adapter according to the different requirements of specification and type. In addition, the adapting element and the adapter of the present disclosure respectively have a fool-proofing structure, which is helpful to improve the user experience and power safety. Furthermore, the adapting element can adjust the direction according to the position and the space of the electrical appliance while ensuring the safety of power consumption, and a safety device can also be added to the replaceable socket device, which can not only save the trouble of using additional adapter or external transformer but also have beauty and safety at the same time.

According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a replaceable socket device includes at least one adapting element and an adapter. Each of the at least one adapting element comprises a first polarity terminal having a first polarity, a second polarity terminal having a second polarity, and a third polarity terminal having a third polarity. The adapter comprises at least one adapter interface, a first polarity adapting member, a second polarity adapting member, and a third polarity adapting member. The adapter interface is used to engage with the at least one adapting element, and at least one first polarity interface, at least one second polarity interface, and a third polarity interface are disposed in each of the at least one adapter interface. The first polarity adapting member is electrically connected to the at least one first polarity interface. The second polarity adapting member is electrically connected to the at least one second polarity interface. The third polarity adapting member is electrically connected to the third polarity interface. When the at least one adapting element and the at least one adapter interface are engaged with each other, the first polarity terminal is electrically connected to the at least one first polarity interface, the second polarity terminal is electrically connected to the at least one second polarity interface, and the third polarity terminal is electrically connected to the third polarity interface.

According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, an adapter adapted to at least one replaceable adapting element, includes at least one adapter interface, a first polarity adapting member, a second polarity adapting member, and a third polarity adapting member. The at least one adapter interface is engaged with the at least one adapting element. Each of the at least one adapter interface includes a first polarity interface, a second polarity interface, and a third polarity interface. The first polarity adapting member is electrically connected to the at least one first polarity interface. The second polarity adapting member is electrically connected to the at least one second polarity interface. The third polarity adapting member is electrically connected to the third polarity interface. When the at least one adapting element and the at least one adapter interface are engaged with each other, the at least one adapting element is electrically connected to the at least one adapter interface.

Compared with the prior art, the replaceable socket device and the adapter of the present disclosure can replace the adapting element according to the requirement, or change the installation direction according to the use situation. In addition, the adapter can also have different shapes for a user to choose from. The detachable adapter cable of the cable interface can also be pulled out when not in use, which facilitates the overall storage of the replaceable socket device and reduces the occupation of space. Furthermore, due to the assemblies being modular, the user can select only the needed part or choose to purchase only the damaged part, so that the cost can be reduced during manufacturing, and the user can also reduce the cost during purchase. Therefore, the replaceable socket device and the adapter of the present disclosure have the advantages of power safety, beauty, space-saving, and cost-effectiveness.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

In order to facilitate understanding the technical features, content and advantages of the invention and the efficacy it can achieve, the present disclosure is hereby combined with the accompanying drawings, and the expression of the embodiment is described in detail as follows, and the scheme used therein, the main purpose of which is only for illustrative and auxiliary explanation purposes, may not be the true proportion and precise configuration of the embodiment of the present disclosure, so the proportion and configuration relationship of the attached drawing should not be interpreted, limiting the scope of rights of the invention in the actual implementation.

The following will refer to the relevant drawings, illustrating various embodiments of the replaceable socket device according to the present disclosure, for ease of understanding, the same components in the following embodiments are illustrated by the same symbols.

Please refer toFIGS.1to4,FIGS.1to4are schematic diagrams of a replaceable socket device10according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The replaceable socket device10comprises at least one adapting element20, an adapter30, and a cable interface32. In other embodiments, the adapting element20can also be multiple. In addition, the replaceable socket device10and its assemblies can also be modular, thereby replacing easily. The cable interface32can be electrically connected to the socket of the indoor power supply to receive the AC of the indoor power supply. The cable interface32may be a detachable cable interface, which can be separated from the adapter30when it is not in use. The other end of the cable interface32may be a power plug of general electric supply 110 V to 120 V or 220 V to 240 V, or a power plug conforming to different specifications, such as type A power plug, type B power plug, type C power plug, type D power plug, type E power plug, type F power plug, type G power plug, type H power plug, type I power plug, type J power plug, type K power plug, and type L power plug. The adapter30can have different shapes. As shown inFIGS.2to4, the adapter30may be shaped as a common long strip, or a square, a ring, a triangle, and other shapes. While the adapter assemblies20located on the adapter30can be a matrix arrangement in the same direction as shown inFIG.2, or a circular permutation in different directions as shown inFIGS.3and4. The shape of the adapter30and the arrangement of the adapter assemblies20inFIGS.2to4are only examples and are not used to limit the present disclosure. Any of the shape of adapter30and the arrangement of adapter assemblies20(such as the array arrangement of adapter assemblies on a triangular adapter) are within the scope of the present disclosure.

In addition, the adapter30can have one or more switches. As shown inFIGS.1and5, the adapter30comprises at least one adapter interface34and a switch320arranged next to and pair with each of the at least one adapter interface34to control whether the power supply of the adapter interface34is turned on. In one embodiment, the adapter interface34may be a socket, a recessed storage space, or other adapter interface suitable for engagement with the adapting element20, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The adapter30may also be arranged with a main switch310to control whether the power supply of all adapter interfaces34on the adapter30is turned on. The main switch310and the sub switch320can be set with a load control. When the load is exceeded, it will automatically switch off and turn it into an open circuit.

The Embodiments of an Adapting Element and an Adapter

In the following description, for ease of understanding, the icons in the following embodiments, such as the cable interface32, the main switch310, and the sub switch320are omitted. Please refer toFIGS.1,5, and6together.FIG.5is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a perspective of an adapting element20and an adapter30according to first embodiment of the present disclosure.FIG.6is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of another perspective of the adapting element20and the adapter30according to first embodiment of the present disclosure. In the first embodiment, one top surface of the adapting element20of the replaceable socket device10of the present disclosure is provided with a female interface22, which can be inserted by the plug of an electronic device to obtain power supply. The adapting element20comprises a first polarity terminal201, a second polarity terminal202, and a third polarity terminal203. The first polarity terminal201has a first polarity, the second polarity terminal202has a second polarity, and the third polarity terminal203has a third polarity. The adapter30comprises the at least one adapter interface34and at least one first polarity interface301, at least one second polarity interface303, and a third polarity interface305, which are disposed in the at least one adapter interface34. The at least one adapter interface34is used to engage with the at least one adapting element20. When the at least one adapter34and the at least one adapting element20are engaged with each other, the at least one adapting element20is electrically connected to the at least one adapter34. The at least one first polarity interface301corresponds to the first polarity terminal201and has the first polarity, the at least one second polarity interface303corresponds to the second polarity terminal202and has the second polarity, and the third polarity interface305corresponds to the third polarity terminal203and has the third polarity. In one embodiment, the number of the at least one adapter interface34is a plural number, and the number of the at least one first polarity interface301and the at least one second polarity interface303are respectively two, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

The adapter30further comprises a first polarity adapting member302, a second polarity adapting member304, and a third polarity adapting member306. The first polarity adapting member302is electrically connected to the at least one first polarity interface301, the second polarity adapting member304is electrically connected to the at least one second polarity interface303, and the third polarity adapting member306is electrically connected to the third polarity interface305. When the at least one adapting element20and the at least one adapter interface34are engaged with each other, the first polarity terminal201is electrically connected to the at least one first polarity interface301, the second polarity terminal202is electrically connected to the at least one second polarity interface303, and the third polarity terminal203is electrically connected to the at least one third polarity interface305. That is, while in use, when the plug of the electronic device is inserted into the female interface22, and then the adapting element20is inserted into the adapter interface34, so that the first polarity terminal201, the second polarity terminal202, and the third polarity terminal203are in contact with the first polarity adapting member302, the second polarity adapting member304, and the third polarity adapting member306, respectively. The electronic device is electrically connected to the first polarity adapting member302through the at least one first polarity interface301through the first polarity terminal201of the adapting element20, the second polarity adapting member304through the at least one second polarity interface303through the second polarity terminal202of the adapting element20, and the third polarity adapting member306through the at least one third polarity interface305through the third polarity terminal203of the adapting element20, respectively. The cable interface32of the adapter30is electrically connected to the phase line (also known as fire wire or live wire), neutral line, and ground line of the electric supply, respectively, to provide AC.

The electric potentials of the first polarity terminal201, the second polarity terminal202, and the third polarity terminal203are different from those of the first polarity adapting member302, the second polarity adapting member304, and the third polarity adapting member306, and can generally be divided into phase line, neutral line, and ground line. In one embodiment, the first polarity adapting member302and the second polarity adapting member304can have a first potential or a second potential respectively corresponding to the phase line or the neutral line, while the third polarity adapting member306can correspond to the ground line and have a third potential. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. As long as the design can ensure that the polarity of each of the polarity terminals in the adapting element20is consistent with that of each of the polarity adapting members of the adapter30electrically connected.

As shown inFIGS.5and6, the adapting element20may be installed into the adapter interface34on the adapter30in a first installation direction or a second installation direction. For example, installing in the first installation direction (an X direction) is to set the adapting element20perpendicular to the X direction, while installing in the second installation direction (a Y direction) is to set the adapting element20parallel to the X direction. The first installation direction and the second installation direction are perpendicular to each other, so as to ensure that the adapting element20is installed in either the first installation direction or the second installation direction, the polarity of each of the polarity terminals in the adapting element20is consistent with that of each of the polarity adapting members of the adapter30electrically connected, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the power protection switch and increasing the safety of power consumption.

The first polarity terminal201, the third polarity terminal203, and the second polarity terminal202are sequentially arranged diagonally on a bottom surface opposite to the female interface22on the adapting element20, and can be arranged equidistant from each other. In addition, the first polarity terminal201, the second polarity terminal202, and the third polarity terminal203are respectively cylindrical and have the same shape as each other. The at least one first polarity interface301, the at least one second polarity interface303, and the third polarity interface305of the adapter30can be respectively arranged corresponding to the first polarity terminal201, the second polarity terminal202, and the third polarity terminal203, and be grooves or slots capable of holding their cylindrical shape, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In addition, the at least one first polarity interface301and the at least one second polarity interface303are also arranged diagonally to each other. That is, as shown inFIG.5, when the number of the first polarity interface301and the second polarity interface303is respectively two, the first polarity interface301and the second polarity interface303can present in an “X” shape, and the third polarity interface305is disposed at the intersection of diagonal lines.

As shown inFIGS.5and6, the first polarity adapting member302and the second polarity adapting member304are arranged to be lower than the third polarity adapting member306in a Z direction (vertical direction) and parallel to each other, so as to avoid short circuit caused by contact between the every polarity adapting members, thereby improving power safety. In addition, the first polarity adapting member302, the second polarity adapting member304, and the third polarity adapting member306are disposed of a plurality of U-shaped receiving portions (not labeled in the figures) to respectively fit the shape of the first polarity terminal201, the second polarity terminal202, and the third polarity terminal203, so that the every polarity terminals can be engaged with the every polarity adapting members more stable.

Please refer toFIGS.7and8.FIG.7is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a perspective of an adapting element20and an adapter30according to second embodiment of the present disclosure.FIG.8is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of another perspective of the adapting element20and the adapter30according to second embodiment of the present disclosure. The second embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a replaceable socket device10′, which is different from the replaceable socket device10of the first embodiment at least in that the first polarity terminal201, the second polarity terminal202, and the third polarity terminal203are disposed in a straight line (perpendicular or parallel to the X direction in the first installation direction), and the at least one first polarity interface301, the at least one second polarity interface303, and the third polarity interface305may be disposed in a cross shape corresponding to the first polarity terminal201, the second polarity terminal202, and the third polarity terminal203, respectively.

As shown inFIGS.7and8, in the second embodiment, the first polarity adapting member302and the second polarity adapting member304are arranged to be higher than the third polarity adapting member306in the Z direction (vertical direction), and are in a special shape in coordination with the cross shape of the first polarity interface301and the second polarity interface303, so as to avoid short circuit caused by contact between the every polarity adapters. Other technical features of the adapting element20and the adapter30of the second embodiment have been described in the first embodiment, so they will not be repeated here.

Please refer toFIGS.9and10.FIG.9is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a perspective of an adapting element20and an adapter30according to third embodiment of the present disclosure.FIG.10is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of another perspective of the adapting element20and the adapter30according to third embodiment of the present disclosure. The third embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a replaceable socket device10″, which is different from the replaceable socket device10of the first embodiment at least in that the first polarity terminal201and the second polarity terminal202are respectively rectangular columnar, and the shapes are the same as each other, while the third polarity terminal203is cylindrical. The at least one first polarity interface301and the at least one second polarity interface303of the adapter30are grooves or slots capable of holding a rectangular cylindrical shape, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

As shown inFIGS.9and10, in the third embodiment, the first polarity adapting member302and the second polarity adapting member304are arranged to be lower than the third polarity adapter306in the Z direction (vertical direction), and are in a special shape in coordination with the “X” shape setting of the first polarity interface301and the second polarity interface303, so as to avoid short circuit caused by contact between the every polarity adapters. Other technical features of the adapting element20and the adapter30of the third embodiment have been described in the first embodiment, so they will not be repeated here.

Please refer toFIGS.11and12.FIG.11is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a perspective of an adapting element20and an adapter30according to fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.FIG.12is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of another perspective of the adapting element20and the adapter30according to fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. The fourth embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a replaceable socket device10′″. The replaceable socket device10′″ of the fourth embodiment is different from the replaceable socket device10of the first embodiment at least in that the first polarity terminal201and the second polarity terminal202are respectively rectangular columnar, and the shapes are the same as each other, while the third polarity terminal203is cylindrical. The at least one first polarity interface301and at least one second polarity interface303of the adapter30are grooves or slots capable of holding a rectangular cylindrical shape, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The at least one first polarity interface301, the at least one second polarity interface303, and the third polarity interface305of the adapter30may be disposed in a cross shape corresponding to the first polarity terminal201, the second polarity terminal202, and the third polarity terminal203, respectively.

As shown inFIGS.11and12, in the fourth embodiment, the first polarity adapting member302and the second polarity adapting member304are arranged to be higher than the third polarity adapting member306in the Z direction (vertical direction), and are in a special shape in coordination with the cross shape of the first polarity interface301and the second polarity interface303, so as to avoid short circuit caused by contact between the every polarity adapters. Other technical features of the adapting element20and the adapter30of the fourth embodiment have been described in the first embodiment, so they will not be repeated here.

In particular, the shapes of the above polarity terminals, polarity interfaces, and polarity adapting members of the present disclosure are only examples, which can also be oval, triangular, or other shapes, and can be configured according to actual needs. The present disclosure is not limited to specific shapes and setting methods.

The Embodiments of a Fool-Proof Structure

In the following description, for ease of understanding, the icons in the following embodiments, such as the cable interface32, the main switch310, and the sub switch320are omitted, and the adapting element20and the adapter interface34are only illustrated in one group. The at least one adapting element20of the replaceable socket device10,10′,10″,10′″ of the present disclosure further comprises at least one first fool-proofing structure210. The adapter30of the present disclosure further comprises at least one second fool-proofing structure330, which is respectively disposed in the at least one adapter interface34, and the at least one second fool-proofing structure330is adapted to the at least one first fool-proofing structure210. As mentioned above, in order to make the polarity consistent, the adapting element20of the present disclosure can be installed in the first installation direction or the second installation direction. Please refer toFIGS.5,6, and13.FIG.13is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a first fool-proofing structure210of the adapting element20and a second fool-proofing structure330of the adapter30according to first embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown inFIG.13, the at least one first fool-proofing structure210is a groove, and the at least one second fool-proofing structure330is a protrusion structure adapted to the groove. For example, the top surface of the adapting element20as a rectangle, the first fool-proofing structure210may be two grooves respectively arranged on both adjacent sides of the adapting element20, while the second fool-proofing structure330may be a protrusion structure arranged in the adapter interface34(e. g., one side). Alternatively, in another embodiment, the first fool-proofing structure210may be two protrusion structures respectively arranged on both adjacent sides of the adapting element20, while the second fool-proofing structure330may be a groove arranged in the adapter interface34. The present disclosure is not limited to the shape of the protrusion structure and the groove.

Please refer toFIG.14, which is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a first fool-proofing structure210of the adapting element20and a second fool-proofing structure330of the adapter30according to second embodiment of the present disclosure. The at least one first fool-proofing structure210is at least one lead angle, and the at least one second fool-proofing structure330is at least one concave structure adapted to the at least one lead angle. For example, the top surface of the adapting element20as a rectangle, for example, the first fool-proofing structure210can be two lead angles formed at two adjacent corners of the adapting element20, while the second fool-proofing structure330can be a concave structure arranged in the adapter interface34(e. g., one corner). The present disclosure is not limited to the shape or angle of the concave structure and the lead angle.

Please refer toFIG.15, which is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a first fool-proofing structure210of the adapting element20and a second fool-proofing structure330of the adapter30according to third embodiment of the present disclosure. The at least one first fool-proofing structure210is at least one columnar structure, and the at least one second fool-proofing structure330is at least one containing structure adapted to the at least one columnar structure. For example, the first fool-proofing structure210may be a columnar structure protruding on the bottom surface of the adapting element20relative to the female interface22, while the second fool-proofing structure330may be two containing structures arranged on one surface of the adapter interface34(e.g., the adapter interface34is provided with one surface of the first polarity interface301, the second polarity interface303, and the third polarity interface305). Alternatively, in another embodiment, the first fool-proofing structure210may be a containing structure arranged on the bottom surface of the adapting element20relative to the female interface22, while the second fool-proofing structure330may be two columnar structures protruding on one surface of the adapter interface34. The present disclosure is not limited to the shape of the columnar structure and the containing structure.

Please refer toFIG.16, which is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a first fool-proofing structure210of the adapting element20and a second fool-proofing structure330of the adapter30according to fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. A size of the first polarity terminal201is larger than that of the second polarity terminal202. The first polarity terminal201is used as the at least one first fool-proofing structure210, and the at least one second fool-proofing structure330is the at least one containing structure adapted to the first polarity terminal201. That is, in the fourth embodiment, the adapting element20and the adapter30do not need to be respectively provided with the first fool-proofing structure210and the second fool-proofing structure330, but adjust the size of the first polarity terminal201and the corresponding first polarity interface301(e.g., adjust its cylindrical volume), so that the first polarity terminal201cannot be inserted into the second polarity interface303, to use it as the first fool-proofing structure210and the second fool-proofing structure330, thereby reducing the production cost, reducing steps, and improving yield rate. In another embodiment, the size of the second polarity terminal202may be larger than the first polarity terminal201, the second polarity terminal202is used as the at least one first fool-proofing structure210, and the at least one second fool-proofing structure330is at least one containing structure adapted to the second polarity terminal202. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

Please refer toFIG.17, which is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a first fool-proofing structure210of the adapting element20and a second fool-proofing structure330of the adapter30according to fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. The first polarity terminal201comprises a sleeve structure, a part of which is sleevedly disposed on the first polarity terminal201, so that the size of one end (or bottom end) of the first polarity terminal201close to the bottom surface of the adapting element20is greater than that of the second polarity terminal202, and the size of one end (or tip) away from the bottom surface of the adapting element20is equal to that of the second polarity terminal202, so that the first polarity terminal201is used as the at least one first fool-proofing structure210, and the at least one second fool-proofing structure330is at least one containing structure adapted to the first polarity terminal201. That is, in the fifth embodiment, the adapting element20and the adapter base do not need to be respectively provided with the first fool-proofing structure210and the second fool-proofing structure330, but adjust the sleeve structure (the size of part of the cylindrical volume) partially sleeved on the bottom end of the first polarity terminal201and the corresponding first polarity interface301, so that the first polarity terminal201cannot be completely inserted into the second polarity interface303, to use it as the first fool-proofing structure210and the second fool-proofing structure330, thereby reducing the production cost, reducing steps, and improving yield rate. In another embodiment, the second polarity terminal202may also comprises a sleeve structure, a part of which is sleevedly disposed on the first polarity terminal201, so that the second polarity terminal202is used as the at least one first fool-proofing structure210, and the at least one second fool-proofing structure330is at least one containing structure adapted to the second polarity terminal202. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

Thus, through the first fool-proofing structure210and the second fool-proofing structures330matched with each other, the adapting element20can be limited to be installed on the adapter30only in the first installation direction or the second installation direction, and the user can directly see how the adapting element20should be installed visually, so as to avoid the user's wrong insertion when using the replaceable socket device10,10′,10″,10′″, and reduce the risk of short circuit or electric leakage.

In addition, please refer toFIGS.1,5, and18,FIG.18is a top view of a power socket of the replaceable socket device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The female interface22arranged on the top surface of the adapting element20of the replaceable socket device10can be the power socket220of general electric supply 110 V to 120 V or 220 V to 240 V, and the power socket220can also be a power socket of different specifications. As shown inFIG.18, the female interface22can be a power socket conforming to different specifications, such as type A power socket220A, type B power socket220B, type C power socket220C, type D power socket220D, type E power socket220E, type F power socket220F, type G power socket220G, type H power socket220H, type I power socket2201, type J power socket220J, type K power socket220K, type L power socket220CL, etc., or universal power sockets, such as type A and type C universal socket220M, multinational universal sockets220N and2200, can be applied to power sockets of various specifications. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

Please refer toFIG.19, which is a top view of a female interface22of the replaceable socket device10according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The female interface22can also be a universal serial bus (USB) socket222to supply power to USB 2.0, USB 2.0 Standard A, USB 2.0 Type C, USB 3.0, USB 3.1, etc., and other electronic devices suitable for USB, and the female interface22can also be a 12V cigarette lighter socket228. In addition, the replaceable socket device10may also have the function of power line communication to process network data and transmit and receive signals from other power line communication devices, electronic devices, the internet, etc. Therefore, the female interface22can also be a network socket224of RJ45 and other specifications. In this way, the replaceable socket device of the present disclosure can provide network signals to electronic devices while providing power supply. In addition to providing power and network signals, the adapting element20can also be a light emitting diode (LED) lamp226, which can be used for lighting or as an indicator, such as displaying the load on the replaceable socket device10,10′,10″,10′″ in different LED colors, or displaying the online status of the network with long light or flashing. It should be noted that, the present disclosure is not limited to the example of the female interface22described above.

To sum up, the replaceable socket device10,10′,10″,10′″ can replace the adapting element20according to the requirement, or change the installation direction according to the use situation. In addition, the adapter30can also have different shapes for a user to choose from. The detachable adapter cable of the cable interface32can also be pulled out when not in use, which facilitates the overall storage of the replaceable socket device10,10′,10″,10′″ and reduces the occupation of space. Furthermore, due to the assemblies being modular, the user can select only the needed parts or choose to purchase only the damaged part, so that the cost can be reduced during manufacturing, and the user can also reduce the cost during purchase. In addition, through the first fool-proofing structure210and the second fool-proofing structure330, the adapting element20can be limited to be installed on the adapter30only in the first installation direction or the second installation direction, and the user can directly see how the adapting element20should be installed visually, so as to avoid the user's wrong insertion when using the replaceable socket device10,10′,10″,10′″, and reduce the risk of short circuit or electric leakage. Therefore, the replaceable socket device10,10′,10′,10″ and adapter30of the present disclosure have the advantages of power safety, beauty, space-saving and cost-effectiveness.