Foldable electrical plug connector
US6939150B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an electrical plug connector including a plurality of prongs capable of being coupled to an electrical power source and an outer body having at least one recess. A gearing mechanism is configured to cause retraction of the plurality of prongs. The plurality of prongs is rotatably mounted to the gearing mechanism. At least a portion of each of the plurality of prongs is contained within the at least one recess when the plurality of prongs is retracted.
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