Power adapter having contact elements in a recess and method of controlling a power adapter
US11201444B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S20/222
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power adapter configured to provide power to a load is described. The power adapter comprises a first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element configured to receive power and a second contact element adapted to be coupled to a load; and a surface adapted to receive a control attachment and comprising a second plurality of contact elements; wherein a third contact element of the second plurality of contact elements is configured to receive power by way of the first contact element of the first plurality of contact elements; and wherein power is applied to a load by way of the second contact element of the first plurality of contact elements.
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