EP2928027A1 - Multifunctional multiple socket - Google Patents
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- EP2928027A1 EP2928027A1 EP15161729.7A EP15161729A EP2928027A1 EP 2928027 A1 EP2928027 A1 EP 2928027A1 EP 15161729 A EP15161729 A EP 15161729A EP 2928027 A1 EP2928027 A1 EP 2928027A1
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- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R27/00—Coupling parts adapted for co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts
- H01R27/02—Coupling parts adapted for co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts for simultaneous co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
- H01R25/003—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits the coupling part being secured only to wires or cables
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
- H01R24/60—Contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal axis of engagement
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
- H01R24/60—Contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal axis of engagement
- H01R24/62—Sliding engagements with one side only, e.g. modular jack coupling devices
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
- H01R31/02—Intermediate parts for distributing energy to two or more circuits in parallel, e.g. splitter
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- Multiple sockets are widely-used devices that are constituted substantially by a group of electrical sockets that are powered by an electric cable connected to the mains electricity supply. Substantially, multiple sockets are used in environments in which the number of sockets is limited, making it possible to distribute energy taken from a single mains socket (for example the traditional household wall socket) to a plurality of sockets which are connected, by way of plugs, to various electrical appliances.
- a single mains socket for example the traditional household wall socket
- plugs to various electrical appliances.
- the need became felt for multifunctional multiple sockets that make it possible to connect such devices as well.
- an object of the invention is to increase the lifetime of the multiple socket with respect to conventional ones.
- the connectors 11a, 12a and the respective connectors 11b, 12b can be ports of the RJ45 type, therefore allowing interfacing with network cables provided with male connectors RJ45.
- FIG. 2 shows, in more detail, the coupler element 11 which in such embodiment is of the RJ45 type.
- coupler elements are possible so as to meet the requirements of the user who has devices of various types. This is particularly important in environments such as the home or in offices in which there is a limited number of wall sockets and a large number of devices to serve. Furthermore it is possible to configure the multiple socket according to the present invention so as to accommodate various sockets for supplying power to electrical appliances in addition to the socket 13, and arranging such additional sockets appropriately on the housing.
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Description
- The present invention relates to a multiple socket for electrical connections, in particular of the type that has both electrical sockets for electrical appliances and signal sockets for data signals and/or audio/video signals.
- Multiple sockets, commonly known also as power strips, are widely-used devices that are constituted substantially by a group of electrical sockets that are powered by an electric cable connected to the mains electricity supply. Substantially, multiple sockets are used in environments in which the number of sockets is limited, making it possible to distribute energy taken from a single mains socket (for example the traditional household wall socket) to a plurality of sockets which are connected, by way of plugs, to various electrical appliances. However, given the never-ending spread of devices provided with interfaces of various types (consider for example digital cameras with USB ports or printers provided with Ethernet ports), the need became felt for multifunctional multiple sockets that make it possible to connect such devices as well. These multifunctional multiple sockets, in addition to traditional electrical sockets for electrical appliances, are also provided with "source" inputs for data signals, which can be connected to data communication lines (for example, an Ethernet network) and with second inputs (for example RJ45 ports) which are accessible to the user. The connection between the source inputs and the user-accessible inputs is provided by way of connecting cables that are incorporated in the body of the multiple socket.
- However, with this configuration, the signal received by the devices has a quality that is appreciably lower than the signal taken from the communication line. This is due to the intrinsic characteristics of the connection cables, which cause a degradation of the signal, and to the fact that such cables are sensitive to external interference. Furthermore the connection cables are subject to wear and prejudice the lifetime of the multiple socket. By way of extremely careful control of the transmission quality of the signal transmitted by the cables, one can try at most to alleviate, but not resolve, part of the drawbacks that are linked to the presence of the cables. Furthermore such type of control is wasteful and is not entirely effective.
- The aim of the present invention is to overcome the above mentioned drawbacks of the known art, by providing a new multifunctional multiple socket that is capable of making it possible to eliminate the signal attenuations and distortions owing to the presence of electrical cables for connection between the input and output ports of the data or audio or video signals.
- A further object of the invention is to ensure the quality of the data or audio signals that are exchanged through the multiple socket.
- Furthermore, an object of the invention is to increase the lifetime of the multiple socket with respect to conventional ones.
- Another object of the invention is to obtain a multiple socket that uses components that are easily sourced.
- This aim and these and other objects which will become better apparent hereinafter are achieved by a multiple socket according to
claim 1. - Further characteristics and advantages of the invention will become better apparent from the detailed description that follows, illustrated by way of a non-limiting example in the accompanying drawings wherein:
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Figure 1a is a perspective view of an embodiment of the multiple socket according to the present invention; -
Figure 1b is a view from above of the multiple socket inFigure 1a ; -
Figure 1c is a side view of the multiple socket inFigure 1a ; -
Figure 2 shows a component of the socket inFigure 1a , in more detail. - An example structure of the multiple socket that is the subject matter of the present invention is shown in
Figure 1a , which shows amultiple socket 1 that has a housing in whichelectrical sockets signal coupler elements socket 13 for interconnection, directly or using a connection cable, with the mains electricity supply. The multiple socket shown inFigure 1a is substantially box-like, but this should not be understood to be limiting since other configurations are also possible. Furthermore the number ofsockets coupler elements - The
electrical sockets sockets sockets socket 1 according to the present invention is used. Theelectrical sockets coupler elements - Each one of the
coupler elements connector electrical sockets connector socket 13. - Each one of the
coupler elements connectors connectors coupler elements - The
connectors respective connectors - Alternatively, the
connectors respective connectors - In this manner and within the limits of the space requirements of the housing of the
socket 1, it is possible to have additional coupler elements of various types thus making thesocket 1 multifunctional. - The
coupler elements coupler elements connector respective connector - The
coupler elements coupler elements -
Figure 2 shows, in more detail, thecoupler element 11 which in such embodiment is of the RJ45 type. Thecoupler element 11, as with each one of the coupler elements that are accommodated on themultiple socket 1 according to the present invention, has a boxlike body that can be inserted in the housing of the multiple socket according to the present invention. - Thus it has been shown that the described multiple socket achieves the intended aim and objects. In particular, it has been shown that the multiple socket thus conceived overcomes the qualitative limitations of the known art, by making it possible not only to distribute electric power but also to interface with a plurality of devices provided with interconnection interfaces of a varied nature without causing degradation of the quality of the transmitted signal. This is possible thanks to the innovative configuration of the socket according to the present invention which does not use connecting cables which are the cause of disturbances and alteration of the transmitted signal, but rather couplers that integrate the signal ports (data, audio or video).
- Furthermore it is possible to configure the multiple socket according to the present invention so as to have one side that is better adapted to be accessible to the user and which makes it easy to connect and disconnect the apparatuses, and a second side that is capable of interfacing with the mains power cable and with data, audio or video signal cables.
- Furthermore various combinations of coupler elements are possible so as to meet the requirements of the user who has devices of various types. This is particularly important in environments such as the home or in offices in which there is a limited number of wall sockets and a large number of devices to serve. Furthermore it is possible to configure the multiple socket according to the present invention so as to accommodate various sockets for supplying power to electrical appliances in addition to the
socket 13, and arranging such additional sockets appropriately on the housing. - Clearly, numerous modifications are evident and can be readily executed by the person skilled in the art without extending beyond the scope of protection of the present invention. Various combinations of coupler elements are possible, for example it is possible to have a certain number of coupler elements for connecting a particular type of interface, for example USB, others for managing audio signals and others for managing specific device interfaces that are known to the person skilled in the art, as long as they are configured according to the specifications of the present invention. In this manner, a plurality of coupler elements of varied nature which are accommodated on the same multiple socket makes it possible to connect a large number of apparatuses that have different interfaces.
- Hence, the scope of protection of the claims shall not be limited by the explanations or by the preferred embodiments illustrated in the description by way of examples, but rather the claims shall comprise all the patentable characteristics of novelty that reside in the invention, including all the characteristics that would be considered as equivalent by the person skilled in the art.
- The disclosures in Italian Utility Model Application No.
MI2014U000124 - Where technical features mentioned in any claim are followed by reference signs, those reference signs have been included for the sole purpose of increasing the intelligibility of the claims and accordingly, such reference signs do not have any limiting effect on the interpretation of each element identified by way of example by such reference signs.
Claims (6)
- A multiple socket (1) that comprises a housing with a plurality of power sockets (10, 10a, 10b) for supplying power to electrical appliances, characterized in that it comprises at least one coupler element (11, 12) that integrates in a single body a first (11a, 12a) and a second (11b, 12b) connector for low-power signals, said first (11a, 12a) and said second (11b, 12b) connector being arranged at right angles with respect to each other.
- The multiple socket (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that said connectors are of the power socket type.
- The multiple socket according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said first (11a, 12a) and said second (11b, 12b) connector are ports of the RJ45 type.
- The multiple socket according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said first (11a, 12a) and said second (11b, 12b) connector are ports of the USB type.
- The multiple socket according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said first (11a, 12a) and said second (11b, 12b) connector are ports of the HDMI type.
- The multiple socket according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said first (11a, 12a) and said second (11b, 12b) connector are sockets of the audio type.
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ITMI2014U000124U ITMI20140124U1 (en) | 2014-03-31 | 2014-03-31 | MULTI-FUNCTION MULTIPLE SOCKET. |
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WO2019126475A1 (en) * | 2017-12-20 | 2019-06-27 | Arris Enterprises Llc | Wall-mounted network extender and adapter |
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EP0114464A1 (en) * | 1982-11-19 | 1984-08-01 | Western Electric Company, Incorporated | Coupler for modular wiring systems |
JP2007103252A (en) * | 2005-10-06 | 2007-04-19 | Matsushita Electric Works Ltd | Table tap |
WO2008088036A1 (en) * | 2007-01-19 | 2008-07-24 | Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. | Outlet device |
US20130265384A1 (en) * | 2009-09-16 | 2013-10-10 | Biscotti Inc. | Enhanced Power Supply |
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EP0114464A1 (en) * | 1982-11-19 | 1984-08-01 | Western Electric Company, Incorporated | Coupler for modular wiring systems |
JP2007103252A (en) * | 2005-10-06 | 2007-04-19 | Matsushita Electric Works Ltd | Table tap |
WO2008088036A1 (en) * | 2007-01-19 | 2008-07-24 | Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. | Outlet device |
US20130265384A1 (en) * | 2009-09-16 | 2013-10-10 | Biscotti Inc. | Enhanced Power Supply |
Cited By (3)
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WO2019126475A1 (en) * | 2017-12-20 | 2019-06-27 | Arris Enterprises Llc | Wall-mounted network extender and adapter |
US10594099B2 (en) | 2017-12-20 | 2020-03-17 | Arris Enterprises Llc | Wall-mounted network extender and adapter |
US11289862B2 (en) | 2017-12-20 | 2022-03-29 | Arris Enterprises Llc | Wall-mounted network extender and adapter |
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