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In-wall power adapter having a switch and a connector for controlling the application of a voltage

US12155164B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2022
Grant dateNov 26, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H47/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An in-wall power adapter adapted to receive a voltage is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element adapted to receive a line voltage and a second contact element adapted to be coupled to a load; a recess adapted to receive a control module; a second plurality of contact elements associated with the recess and comprising a third contact element coupled to the first contact element and a fourth contact element coupled to the second contact element; a switch coupled to receive the line voltage at a first terminal by way of the first contact element; and a connector coupled between a second terminal of the switch and the second contact element; wherein the connector is in a closed position when no control module is in the recess.

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