Control attachment configured to control an application of power to a load and a method of implementing a control attachment
US12057669B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/18
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A control attachment configured to control an application of power to a load is described. The control attachment may comprise a body portion adapted to be received by a power adapter; a plurality of contact elements extending from the control attachment, wherein the plurality of contact elements is adapted to be inserted into corresponding contact elements of the power adapter, and comprises a first contact element adapted to receive a first power signal from the power adapter and a second contact element adapted to receive a neutral signal from the power adapter, wherein the first power signal comprises a line power signal from the power adapter; and an actuator element extending from the body portion, wherein the actuator element is adapted to engage a corresponding switch element of the power adapter.
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