Multi-sectional plug rotating and positioning structure of a power connector
US7287991B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R35/04
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a multi-sectional plug rotating and positioning structure, a power connector includes a casing, a plug having a pivotal axle pivotally coupled to the casing and a rotating route, a gear disposed on the pivotal axle and driven by the pivotal axle and having a plurality of gear tooth portions, a limit plate positioned in the casing, and a latch portion extended from the limit plate and corresponding to the gear tooth portions. The latch portion of the plug is coupled to the gear tooth portion to define a limit relation in the rotating route. The plug can be rotated with respect to the casing to reduce volume and facilitate carrying the product. The gear of the pivotal axle is latched to the limit plate, so that the plug gives a multi-sectional positioning effect in the rotating route to provide hand feels for rotation and positioning.
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