Multi-piece electrical connector
US8951075B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Electric plugs or connectors are provided where protruding prongs are protected or reinforced by a brace element or configured to be readily replaceable. The brace element is used to buttress the prongs when the plug is not plugged into an electric receptacle. The brace element is configured to be deployed either manually or automatically.
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