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Foldable electrical connector and power supply apparatus having same

US7497707B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2007
Grant dateMar 3, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R31/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power supply apparatus includes a main body, a first power connecting part and a foldable electrical connector. The main body includes a power converting circuit therein and has a first socket at a first side thereof. The first power connecting part has an end connected to the main body. The foldable electrical connector includes a housing and at least a conductive pin. The housing includes a connecting member and a receiving portion. The connecting member is electrically connected to the first socket of the main body. The conductive pin is disposed in the receiving portion and multi-angularly rotatable with respect to the housing so as to be selectively stored in the receiving portion or protruded from the housing.

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