Latchable power outlet
US7931484B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/4538
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A latchable power outlet with greater ease is disclosed, comprising: a base; at least two electrically conductive plates on the base, wherein the at least two electrically conductive plates are employed for making connection with a power supply and electrically conductive tongs; a two-stage self-locking switch structure on the base; a movable frame connected to the two-stage self-locking switch structure, pressing the two-stage self-locking switch structure after being directly or indirectly pressed by the plug; and at least two electrically conductive tongs; wherein the at least two electrically conductive tongs are connected to the at least two electrically conductive plates and clamp the contact prongs of the plug while being pressed by the movable frame, and wherein the at least two electrically conductive tongs release the contact prongs of the plug and are disconnected from the at least two electrically conductive plates while returning to original position.
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