Networked power and communication receptacle devices
US8174379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/73
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network of power and communication receptacle devices having a plurality of power and communication receptacle devices. Each power and communication receptacle device has at least one power receptacle, at least one communication receptacle, and a power cable assembly having a dual power head. The power cable assembly is configured to provide electrical power to the power receptacle. The network includes a plurality of interconnecting power cables. Each power cable has a first power feeder electrically connected to the dual power head of one of the power and communication receptacle devices and a second power feeder electrically connected to the dual power head of a next power and communication receptacle device. The network includes a power feeding cable having electrically connected thereto a power feeder for connection to a dual power head of a first one of the power and communication receptacles and a device for connection to a power source. The network also includes a communication signal switching device having a plurality of ports. The communication receptacle of each power and communication receptacle device is in electronic signal communication with a corresponding port o…
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