CN105027366B - Restructural insert row apparatus and method - Google Patents
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Abstract
A kind of device include with signal port coupler basic section, signal port coupler be configured as optionally with signal port conductive bond.First assembly parts include being movably coupled to the first section of basic section and are movably coupled to the second section of the first section, and the second assembly parts include being movably coupled to the 3rd section of basic section and are movably coupled to the 4th section of the 3rd section.First section, the second section, the 3rd section and the 4th section include the jack for being configured as at least current-carrying part of receiving device plug.Electric connection fitting is arranged in basic section, the first section, the second section, the 3rd section and the 4th section and is configured as the jack and signal port conductive bond of the first section, the second section, the 3rd section and the 4th section optionally.
Description
The cross reference of related application
This application claims the U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/749,608 submitted on January 7th, 2013 and in 2013
The benefit of priority for the U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/803,504 that on March 20, in submits, each of which disclosure is by drawing
With being fully incorporated in this.
Technical field
The embodiments described herein is usually related to insert row (plug strip), more particularly to restructural insert row.
Background technology
Currently, electrical socket and other sockets typically comprise the socket of limited quantity, they can be used for insertion need power supply,
Or need the equipment of calling-on signal path and/or signal source.When needing extra socket, insert row can be couple to permanently
Socket, this increase can use the quantity of socket.But the socket on this insert row may be oriented such that relative to they
The equipment (such as power supply adaptor) with big shell can stop some in socket in the fixed orientation of plug, so as to reduce
The benefit of insert row.Moreover, the length and/or width of insert row can limit the position that insert row can be placed.
Accordingly, there exist the demand to restructural insert row.
The content of the invention
In certain embodiments, device includes the basic section with signal port coupler, signal port coupler quilt
Be configured to optionally with signal port conductive bond.First assembly parts include being movably coupled to the firstth area of basic section
Section and the second section for being movably coupled to the first section.First section includes being configured as receiving the first equipment plug
At least the first jack of current-carrying part, the second section include being configured as receiving the of at least current-carrying part of the second equipment plug
Two jacks.Device also includes the second assembly parts, the 3rd section that the second assembly parts include being movably coupled to basic section with
And it is movably coupled to the 4th section of the 3rd section.3rd section includes being configured as receiving the 3rd equipment plug at least
3rd jack of current-carrying part, the 4th of at least current-carrying part of the 4th section including being configured as receiving the 4th equipment plug inserts
Hole.Electric connection fitting be arranged in basic section, the first section, the second section, the 3rd section and the 4th section and by
It is configured to the jack and signal port conductive bond of the first section, the second section, the 3rd section and the 4th section optionally.
Brief description of the drawings
Figure 1A is the perspective view according to the insert row in the first configuration of embodiment.
Figure 1B is the top view of Figure 1A insert row.
Fig. 1 C are the side views of Figure 1A insert row.
Fig. 1 D are the bottom views of Figure 1A insert row.
Fig. 1 E are the front views of Figure 1A insert row.
Fig. 1 F are the rearviews of Figure 1A insert row.
Fig. 1 G are the top views according to the insert row of embodiment.
Fig. 2 is the decomposed according to the insert row of the moving direction for showing the first assembly parts and the second assembly parts of embodiment
Perspective view.
Fig. 3 A are the top perspective views according to the centre portion of embodiment.
Fig. 3 B are the bottom perspective views according to the centre portion of embodiment.
Fig. 3 C are the partial exploded perspective views according to the centre portion of embodiment.
Fig. 4 A are the top perspective views according to the end segments of embodiment.
Fig. 4 B are the bottom perspective views according to the end segments of embodiment.
Fig. 4 C are the partial exploded perspective views according to the end segments of embodiment.
Fig. 5 is the partial exploded perspective view according to the signal port coupler of embodiment.
Fig. 6 A show the insert row in the first of embodiment the configuration.
Fig. 6 B show the insert row in the second of embodiment the configuration.
Fig. 6 C show the insert row in the 3rd of embodiment the configuration.
Embodiment
In certain embodiments, device includes basic section, basic section include being configured as optionally with signal end
The signal port coupler of mouth conductive bond.In such an embodiment, the device also includes the first assembly parts, wherein the first assembling
Part includes the first section for being movably coupled to basic section.First section also includes being configured as receiving the first equipment plug
At least current-carrying part the first electric jack.In such an embodiment, the first assembly parts also include the second section, and it can include
It is configured as receiving the second jack of at least current-carrying part of the second equipment plug.In such an embodiment, the second section couples
To the first section so as to relative to the first section pivoting action.In such an embodiment, the device includes the second assembly parts, wherein
Second assembly parts include the 3rd section for being movably coupled to basic section, and wherein the 3rd section includes being configured as connecing
Receive the 3rd electric jack of at least current-carrying part of the 3rd equipment plug.Second assembly parts also include the 4th section, and it can include
It is configured as receiving the 4th electric jack of at least current-carrying part of the 4th equipment plug.4th section be couple to the 3rd section so as to
Moved pivotally relative to the 3rd section.In such an embodiment, the device includes being arranged on basic section, the first section, second
Electric connection fitting in section, the 3rd section and the 4th section, it can be optionally by the first section, the second section,
The electric jack of three sections and the 4th section and signal port conductive bond.
In certain embodiments, device includes basic section, and basic section includes optionally leading with signal port
The signal port coupler electrically engaged.In such an embodiment, the device also includes the first assembly parts, and the first assembly parts include can
Movably it is couple to the first section of basic section.First section also includes at least conductive part that can receive the first equipment plug
The single jack divided.First assembly parts can also include the second section, and the second section is inserted including being configured as the second equipment of reception
The single electric jack of at least current-carrying part of head.Second section is couple to the first section and transported to be pivoted relative to the first section
It is dynamic.In such an embodiment, the device also includes the second assembly parts, and the second assembly parts include being movably coupled to basic section
The 3rd section.3rd section includes the single electric jack for being configured as receiving at least current-carrying part of the 3rd equipment plug.The
Two assembly parts also include the 4th section, and the 4th section includes the list for being configured as receiving at least current-carrying part of the 4th equipment plug
Individual electric jack.4th section is couple to the 3rd section to be moved pivotally relative to the 3rd section.In such an embodiment, the dress
Put the electrical connection assembling for also including being arranged in basic section, the first section, the second section, the 3rd section and the 4th section
Part, it is configured as the electric jack and signal port of the first section, the second section, the 3rd section and the 4th section optionally
Conductive bond.
In certain embodiments, device includes basic section, and basic section includes signal port coupler, and it can be selected
Property with signal port conductive bond.In such an embodiment, the device also includes the first assembly parts, and the first assembly parts include can
Movably it is couple to the first section of basic section.First section also includes being configured as receiving at least leading for the first equipment plug
First electric jack of electric part.First section includes setting and be configured as to allow the first section to surround base around basic section
The annular construction member of this section rotation.First assembly parts also include the second section for being movably coupled to the first section, wherein the
Two sections include the second electric jack for being configured as receiving at least current-carrying part of the second equipment plug.In such an embodiment,
The device also includes the second assembly parts, and the second assembly parts include the 3rd section for being movably coupled to basic section.3rd area
Section includes being configured as receiving the 3rd electric jack of at least current-carrying part of the 3rd equipment plug.3rd section is included around basic
Section sets and is configured as allowing the 3rd section to surround the annular construction member that basic section rotates.Second assembly parts also include the
Four sections, it includes the 4th electric jack for being configured as receiving at least current-carrying part of the 4th equipment plug.In addition, in this reality
Apply in example, the device also includes the electricity being arranged in basic section, the first section, the second section, the 3rd section and the 4th section
Attachment fitting, its be configured as optionally by the electric jack of the first section, the second section, the 3rd section and the 4th section with
Signal port conductive bond.
As used in this specification, singulative " one ", "one" and "the" include plural reference, unless context
Clearly indicate otherwise.Thus, for example, term " column spinner " is intended to refer to the combination of single column spinner or column spinner.
Figure 1A is the perspective view according to the insert row in the first configuration of embodiment.Insert row 100 can be restructural insert row,
And one group of section can be included, they are removably couplable to other one or more sections.Insert row 100 can be for example
120 volt of 3 fork insert row.Specifically, insert row 100 includes basic section 120, the first assembly parts 110 and the second assembly parts 190.First
Assembly parts 110 include two centre portion 140a and 140b and end segments 160a.Similarly, the second assembly parts 190 also wrap
Include two centre portion 140c and 140d and end segments 160b.Basic section 120 includes groove 122, and groove 122 can be by
It is configured to store a part for signal port coupler 125.Basic section 120 can also include and/or be operatively coupled to ring
Shape component (is not shown) in Figure 1A -1F, and it can allow the first assembly parts 110 and/or the second assembly parts 190 to surround base region
Section 120 rotates.Therefore, basic section 120 is that the first assembly parts 110 and the second assembly parts 190 can enclose the pivot rotated about
Point.Basic section 120 can also include and/or be operatively coupled to electric connection fitting, the electric connection fitting can by with
Be set to the electric jack for being selectively engaged different centre portion 140a-140d and/or different end segments 160a-160b, such as in
Entitled " the Reconfigurable Plug Strip " U.S. Patent number 8,262,399 submitted on April 27th, 2011
Shown in (' 399 patent), its content is fully incorporated in this by quoting.Therefore, basic section 120 can be configured to limit base
Electrical signal path between this section 120 and signal port, centre portion 140a-140d and/or end segments 160a-160b.
Basic section 120 can also include cam mechanism (being not shown in Figure 1A -1F), and it can be used for bouncing back power line 125a extremely
A few part.Basic section 120 can also include power knob 121 and lamp indicator 123.When insert row 100 is in first state
(such as power-up state) and in operation, lamp indicator 123 can show continuous colored light or flicker colored light.
First assembly parts 110 include the first centre portion 140a for being movably coupled to basic section 120.Among first
Section 140a can include the first electric jack 145a, and it can receive at least current-carrying part of the first equipment plug.First assembling
Part 110 also includes the second centre portion 140b for being movably coupled to the first centre portion 140a.Second centre portion 140b
The second electric jack 145b can be included, it can receive at least current-carrying part of the second equipment plug.In addition, the first assembly parts
120 can include being movably coupled to the second centre portion 140b first end section 160a.First end section 160a
The 3rd electric jack 145c can be included, it can receive at least current-carrying part of the 3rd equipment plug.First end section 160a
Including groove 168a, it can be configured as the part for storing signal port coupler 125 (or power line 125a).At some
In configuration, the first assembly parts 110 can move in single plane around single axle around basic section 120.For example, it can configure
First assembly parts 110 surround Figure 1A in mark be ' rotary shaft rotated around basic section 120 from first position to second
Put, wherein the second place offsets 90 degree from first position.In other configurations, the basic assembly parts 110 of section 120 and first can be with
It is moved relative to each other in other one or more planes and/or around and along other one or more axles.It is similar
Ground, in some configurations, the second centre portion 140b and first end section 160a can surround single axle in single plane
It is moved relative to each other.In other configurations, the second centre portion 140b and first end section 160a can be at one or more
It is moved relative to each other in other individual planes and/or around and along other one or more axles.
Second assembly parts 190 include the 3rd centre portion 140c for being movably coupled to basic section 120.Among 3rd
Section 140c can include the 3rd electric jack 145c, and it can receive at least current-carrying part of the 3rd equipment plug.Second assembling
Part 190 also includes the 4th centre portion 140d for being movably coupled to the 3rd centre portion 140c.4th centre portion 140d
The 5th electric jack 145e can be included, it can receive at least current-carrying part of the 5th equipment plug.In addition, the second assembly parts
120 can include being movably coupled to the 4th centre portion 140d second end section 160b.Second end section 160b
The 6th electric jack 145f can be included, it can receive at least current-carrying part of the 6th equipment plug.Second end section 160b
Including groove 168b, it can be configured as the part for storing signal port coupler 125 (or power line 125a).At some
In configuration, the second assembly parts 190 can move in single plane around single axle around basic section 120.For example, it can configure
Second assembly parts 110 surround Figure 1A in mark be ' rotary shaft around basic section 120 in the clockwise direction from first position
Rotation to the second place, the wherein second place offsets 90 degree from first position.In other configurations, basic section 120 and second
Assembly parts 190 can in other one or more planes and/or around and along other one or more axles relative to
Move each other.Similarly, in some configurations, the 4th centre portion 140d and second end section 160b can be in single planes
In be moved relative to each other around single axle.In other configurations, the 4th centre portion 140d and second end section 160b can
To be moved relative to each other in other one or more planes and/or around and along other one or more axles.
In some configurations, each in mobile section can be locked in two or more positions such as defined by direction of rotation
(such as open, completely close completely).Although Figure 1A shows that the first assembly parts 110 and the second assembly parts 190 include two respectively
Individual centre portion, but in other embodiments, the first assembly parts 110 and the second assembly parts 190 may include more or less than two
Individual centre portion.Although Figure 1A show in centre portion 140a-140d and end segments 160a-160b each include it is single
Electric jack 145a-145f, but in other embodiments, it is each in centre portion 140a-140d and end segments 160a-160b
It is individual to include more than one electric jack.
In certain embodiments, insert row 100 can include plastics or metal shell (being not shown in Figure 1A -1F).At this
In kind configuration, shell can be covered by rubber mold (rubber-over-mould).The rubber mold can be that insert row 100 carries
For for the protection dangerous with other of falling in adverse circumstances (such as construction operation scene).Fig. 1 G are according to embodiment
The top view of insert row in second configuration.In this configuration, basic section groove 122, which is shown as storage, includes power line
A part for 125a signal port coupler 125.In this configuration, basic section groove 122 and two end segments
Signal port coupler groove 168a and 168b allow power line 125a wound around insert row 100.Basic section groove 122
Handle portion 126 can be limited, it can be used for insert row 100 being hanging to such as nail, hook or any other is appropriate outstanding
On suspension mechanism.
In some configurations, the power line 125a of signal port coupler can include ground connection in power line 125a end
Failed circuit interrupters (GFCI) unit 125f (as shown in figure iG).Alternatively, in other configurations, GFCI units can be with
Insert row 100 is put together (such as in basic section 120).(it may lead to when detecting that electric current flows along unplanned path
Cross water or pass through user) when, GFCI units 125f can be used for cutting off circuit, so as to which GFCI units 125f can be used for reducing
The danger of electric shock.GFCI units 125 can measure the electric current for the hot side (such as power supply) for leaving signal port, and by it
With returning to compared with the electric current of neutral side.If two electric currents are unequal, some of this indicator current are along unplanned road
Footpath is flowed, and GFCI units 125f can be configured as automatically shutting off the power supply supply of insert row 100.In some configurations
In, meet OSHA (OSHA) standard 1926.403 for example, by manufacturing insert row 100, insert row 100 can be manufactured
Used for OSHA certifications for special high-risk operations place.
On the illustrative methods of above-mentioned mobility and the more information of structure for realizing different sections in insert row
Illustrated in above by with reference to ' 399 patents being merged in.' 399 patents also describe to be used to provide distributing function to base region
The exemplary side of each in section and/or the centre portion and end segments of the first assembly parts and/or the second assembly parts
Method and structure.
Fig. 2 is saturating according to the insert row decomposed of the moving direction for showing the first assembly parts and the second assembly parts of embodiment
View.Fig. 2 shows that the first assembly parts 210 are operatively coupled to annular construction member 211, and annular construction member 211 is set around basic section 220
Put and allow the first assembly parts 210 to be rotated around basic section 220.Specifically, annular construction member 211 is the first assembly parts 210
A first centre portion 240a part and/or the first centre portion 240a is attached to, and allows the first centre portion 240a to enclose
Rotated around basic section 220.Similarly, Fig. 2 also illustrates that the second assembly parts 290 are operatively coupled to annular construction member 291, annular structure
Part 291 sets around basic section 220 and allows the second assembly parts 290 to be rotated around basic section 220.Specifically, annular structure
Part 291 is the 3rd centre portion 240c of the second assembly parts 290 part and/or is attached to the 3rd centre portion 240c, and
The 3rd centre portion 240c is allowed to be rotated around basic section 220.Mechanically connect assembly parts 228 and may be used as support with retaining ring
Shape component 211 and 291 simultaneously allows annular construction member 211 and 291 around mechanical connection assembly parts 228 in the motion of substantially arc
It is mobile.In the embodiment of insert row 200 shown in figure 2, the first assembly parts 210 surround basic section 220 in the counterclockwise direction
Upper movement, and the second assembly parts 290 move in the clockwise direction around basic section 220.
Printed circuit board (PCB) and switch 226 can form a part for electric connection fitting, and it can be by the first assembly parts 210
With the centre of the second assembly parts 290 and the different electric jacks of end segments and signal port conductive bond.When power knob 221 by
When user activates (such as user applies downward power on power knob 221), printed circuit board (PCB) and switch 226 can also engage
Power knob 221, so as to the signal path between definition signal port and insert row 200.Printed circuit board (PCB) and switch 226 can be with
Including circuit system to engage indicator ring 223, so as to for example continuous light of display or flicker when insert row 200 is in activation configuration
Light.Top cover 224 is used as the capping of annular construction member 291, and is the one of the mechanical cover of the different components comprising basic section 220
Part.In addition, top cover 224 also accommodates power knob 221 and indicator ring 223.Bottom 234 is used as the capping of annular construction member 211,
And it is a part for the mechanical cover of the different components comprising basic section 220.In addition, in some configurations, top cover 224
And/or bottom 234 can include locking mechanism (such as mechanical barrier), its can be used for limit the first assembly parts 210 and/or
The motion of second assembly parts 290, and also the first assembly parts 210 and the second assembly parts 290 are locked in around basic section 220
Specified location in.
Fig. 3 A and 3B are the top perspective view and bottom perspective view according to the centre portion of embodiment.Centre portion 340 includes top
Portion's shell 341 and bottom enclosure 351.Top casing 341 limits perforate 342, and perforate 342 is configured as connecting in centre portion 340
When being connected to neighbouring centre portion (such as shown in Figure 1A, centre portion 140a is connected to centre portion 140b), receive adjacent
A part for the top casing of near centre portion.Perforate 342 can be additionally configured to be connected to base region in centre portion 340
During section (such as shown in Figure 1A, centre portion 140a is connected to basic section 120), a part for basic section is received.In
Between section 340 include a pair of column spinners 343a and 343b, they can be arranged on what is limited by neighbouring or adjacent centre portion
In a pair of arc rotary passages 349, to allow pivoting action of the centre portion 340 relative to neighbouring or adjacent centre portion.In
Between section 340 limited relative to the angular range that neighbouring or adjacent centre portion moves by the size and curvature of rotating channel 349.
In figures 3 a and 3b in the embodiment of shown centre portion 340, column spinner 343a sizes are longer than column spinner 343b, and can be with
It is arranged in the column spinner anchor 352 of bottom enclosure so that top casing 341 is fixed into bottom enclosure 351.Centre portion 340 also wraps
Electric jack 345 is included, electric jack 345 is configured as receiving at least current-carrying part of external equipment plug.Electric jack 345 includes ground connection
Jack 348a, band electric jack 348b and neutral socket 348c.Earth jack 348a can receive connecing for external electrical equipment plug
Ground fork and electrical contact, the powered fork and electrical contact of external electrical equipment plug can be received with electric jack 348b, and
And neutral socket 348c can receive the neutral fork and electrical contact of external electrical equipment plug.
Fig. 3 C are the partial exploded perspective views according to the centre portion of embodiment.Centre portion 340 includes lid 347, its
The protection covering of centre portion 340 is may be used as, may be used as decorative components, and can also be by the top of centre portion 340
Shell 341 and bottom enclosure 351 are fixed together.Lid 347 includes two lid posts 350, and they can be configured to pass through top
Lid post perforate 346 in portion's shell 341 and mechanically engaged with the lid post anchor 353 in bottom enclosure 351, so as to by top casing
341 are fixed together with bottom enclosure 351.Electric jack 345 also includes electrical contact assembly parts 355 and Electrical Contact Plate assembly parts 357.
Electrical contact assembly parts 355 and Electrical Contact Plate assembly parts 357 can limit the electric connection fitting of centre portion 340 together, and
Component can be included, such as band electric connector, the neutral union, grounding connector etc..Electric connection fitting can be jointly
Limit centre portion 340 and signal port (such as external power receptacle), basic section, end segments, neighbouring centre portion
Or the part of power supply (or electric signal) path between external equipment plug.Therefore electric connection fitting can be configured as from
Signal port, basic section, end segments, neighbouring centre portion or external equipment plug receive electric signal and/or to these
Send electric signal.Electric connection fitting can also allow for the whole motion relative to neighbouring centre portion in centre portion 340
All the time the electrical contact between centre portion 340 and neighbouring centre portion is maintained in scope.Similarly, electric connection fitting may be used also
To allow to maintain centre portion 340 and base region all the time in centre portion 340 is relative to the whole range of movement of basic section
Electrically engaging between section.
Fig. 4 A and 4B are the top perspective view and bottom perspective view according to the end segments of embodiment.End shown in Fig. 4 A and 4B
Many components of section 460 are substantially similar with the corresponding component of the centre portion described in Fig. 3 A-3C in form and function.
End segments 460 include top casing 461 and bottom enclosure 471.Top casing 461 limits perforate 462, and perforate 462 is configured
To be connected to neighbouring centre portion in end segments 460, (such as shown in Figure 1A, end segments 160a is connected to middle area
Section 145b) when, receive the part of the top casing of neighbouring centre portion.End segments 460 include a pair of column spinner 463a
And 463b, they can be arranged on a pair of the arc rotary passages limited by neighbouring centre portion (such as such as Fig. 3 A and 3C
Shown in rotating channel 349) in, to allow pivoting action of the end segments 460 relative to neighbouring centre portion.End region
Section 460 is relative to the angular range that neighbouring centre portion moves by the rotating channel in centre portion (such as such as Fig. 3 A and 3C
Shown in rotating channel 349) size and curvature definition.In figures 4 a and 4b in the embodiment of shown end segments 460,
Column spinner 463a sizes are longer than column spinner 463b, and can be arranged in the column spinner anchor 472 of bottom enclosure 471 that will push up
Portion's shell 461 is fixed to bottom enclosure 471.Pay attention to, unlike centre portion, end segments 460 do not include any rotating channel, because
The terminating point of the assembly parts of insert row is limited for end segments 460.Therefore, only one end of end segments is movably coupled to centre
Section.End segments 460 include groove 468, and groove 468 is configured as storing a part for signal port coupler (for example, ginseng
The insert row configuration seen in Fig. 1 G).
Fig. 4 C are the partial exploded perspective views according to the end segments of embodiment.End segments 460 include lid 469, lid
Son 469 may be used as the protection covering of end segments 460, and can also be by the top casing 461 of end segments 460 and bottom
Shell 471 is fixed together.Lid 469 includes two lid posts 470, and they can be configured to by top casing 461
Lid post perforate 467 and mechanically engaged with the lid post anchor 473 in bottom enclosure 471, so as to by top casing 461 and bottom enclosure
471 are fixed together.End segments 460 also include electric jack 465, and it is configured as receiving at least conductive of external equipment plug
Part.Electric jack 465 includes earth jack 466a, band electric jack 466b and neutral socket 466c.Earth jack 466a can connect
The ground connection fork and electrical contact of external electrical equipment plug are received, external electrical equipment plug can be received with electric jack 466b
Powered fork and electrical contact, and neutral socket 466c can receive the neutral of external electrical equipment plug and pitch and be connect with its electricity
Touch.Electric jack 465 includes electrical contact assembly parts 475 and Electrical Contact Plate assembly parts 477.It is similar with the situation of centre portion, end
The electrical contact assembly parts 475 and Electrical Contact Plate assembly parts 477 of section 460 can limit the tipping that is electrically connected of end segments 460 together
Accessory, and component can be included, such as band electric connector, the neutral union, grounding connector etc..Electric connection fitting can
With jointly limit end segments 460 and signal port (such as external power receptacle), basic section, neighbouring centre portion or
The part of power supply (or electric signal) path between external equipment plug.Therefore electric connection fitting can be configured as from letter
Number port, basic section, neighbouring centre portion or external equipment plug receive electric signal and/or send electric signal to them.
Electric connection fitting can also allow for tieing up all the time in end segments 460 are relative to the whole range of movement of neighbouring centre portion
Hold electrically engaging between end segments 460 and neighbouring centre portion.
Fig. 5 is the partial exploded perspective view according to the signal port coupler of embodiment.Signal port coupler 525 includes
Power line 525a, including ground connection fork 525c, powered fork 525d and neutral fork 525e trident attaching plug 525b, and cable clip
525f.Power line 525a can be used for establishing the basic section and/or not of signal port and the first assembly parts and the second assembly parts
Power supply (or electric signal) path between same centre portion and/or different end segments.When user's actuating power button with
When insert row is arranged into the first configuration (" opening " state), this power path can be established.In some cases, insert row can
With including retraction mechanism with least a portion for the power line 525a that bounces back.In other cases, a power line 525a part can
With through basic section groove (such as basic section groove 122 as shown in Figure 1) and end segments groove (such as end region
Section groove 168a and 168b) with around insert row winding signal port coupler 525 (referring to Fig. 1 G).As described above, exist
In some configurations, signal port coupler 525 can also be operably coupled to ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) unit,
As shown in figure iG.Trident attaching plug 525b can access such as three jack external signal ports (such as outer wall power supply
Socket) and electrical contact.Ground connection fork 525c can access the earth jack and electrical contact of external signal port, powered fork
525d can access the band electric jack and electrical contact of external signal port, and neutral fork 525e can access external signal
The neutral socket and electrical contact of port.Cable clip 525f is attached to power line 525a and can be used in power line 525a
When winding (as shown in figure iG) around insert row, power line 525a is maintained at appropriate place.
Fig. 6 A-6C show the insert row in three kinds of different configurations according to embodiment.Fig. 6 A show the insert row in the first configuration
600, wherein the first assembly parts 610 are in first position, the second assembly parts 690 are in first position, and two assembly parts bases
It is conllinear (collinear) in sheet.Fig. 6 B show the insert row 600 in the second configuration, wherein the first assembly parts 610 are in from the
One position rotates and the second place of skew, and the second assembly parts 690 are in for equally rotating and offseting from first position
Two positions.In the second configuration, the first assembly parts 610 rotate (such as dark arrow around basic section 620 in the counterclockwise direction
Indicate), and the second assembly parts 690 rotate (as dark arrow indicates) around basic section 620 in the clockwise direction.
Fig. 6 C show the insert row 600 in the 3rd configuration, rotate and offset from first position wherein the first assembly parts 610 are in
The second place, and the second assembly parts 690 be in equally from first position rotate and offset the second place.In the 3rd configuration
In, in the first assembly parts 610, the second centre portion 640b rotates around the first centre portion 640a in the counterclockwise direction
(as shown by arrows), and end segments 660a is rotated (such as arrow institute around the second centre portion 640b in the clockwise direction
Show).In the third configuration, in the second assembly parts 690, the 4th centre portion 640d is in the clockwise direction among the 3rd
Section 640c rotates (as shown by arrows), and end segments 660b revolves around the 4th centre portion 640d in the counterclockwise direction
Turn (as shown by arrows).Realize the first assembly parts 610 and the second assembly parts 690 around basic section 120 and middle and end
The rotation of each in section, to cause the gap between the part of insert row to minimize, and the rotation is basic by making
Section 620 is used as pivoting centre to realize.
Each component of insert row discussed herein can be the combination of monolithic either part.As an example, ginseng
Fig. 3 A are examined, the column spinner 343a and 343b and jack 345 of top casing 341 can be single-pieces.In other embodiments, revolve
Rotary column 343a and 343b can be separated from top casing 341 and can be permanently or temporary fixed to top casing 341.This
In described insert row each component be able to can be manipulated with casting mold (mold) into final shape or configuration (punching press and/
Or bending) into final shape or configuration, and/or with casting mold and final shape or configuration can be manipulated to.Such as electrical contact dress
The conductive component of accessory 355 can include any of conductive material, such as metal or metal alloy, and non-conductive, exhausted
Edge and/or supporting member can include any of insulating materials, plastics, polymer etc..
Although various embodiments have been described above, it is to be understood that, they are only presented as example, rather than limit
System, and the various change of form and details can be carried out.Although show and describe insert row be with a number of centre and/
Or end segments, but in certain embodiments, more or less centres and/or end segments can be included.Although show and/
Or description insert row is with some configurations (i.e. straight, sine curve and circle), but in certain embodiments, insert row can be down to
It is few that substantially any match somebody with somebody is had based on the middle and/or quantity of end segments and/or the characteristic of centre and/or end segments
Put.Although among showing and/or describing and/or end segments are to be rotated around single axle, in certain embodiments, middle
And/or end segments can be moved relative to each other in more than one plane and/or axle, such as surround and electric jack
The vertical axle in surface reverses, and around the bending shaft vertical with the surface of electric jack, is translated along axle, and/or this relative movement
Combination.
Although it is 120V three prongs of plug to be depicted and described as, insert row as described herein may be configured to other power supplys,
Audio, video and/or data source, or the combination in source, such as USB, live wire, international power standard etc..
In this embodiment, insert row and related centre and/or end segments can have more or less according to demand signals
Signal path and more or less associated components (such as connector, guide rail, insulating component, supporting member etc.).
Furthermore, it is possible to the quantity modification element shapes of type and associated component based on socket and the characteristic of component.
Other aspects of insert row that is shown and describing can be changed to influence the performance of insert row and/or characteristic.As showing
Example, in certain embodiments, the scope of the relative motion of centre portion and/or end segments can be by the size of rotating channel
And/or shape, size, shape and/or the quantity of column spinner, and/or the type of plug/socket limit.Although show
And it is button to describe power knob 221, but in certain embodiments, power knob 221 can be trigger, rocking bar, sliding block etc..
Similarly, indicator ring 223 can be any indicator, such as uniform source of light, non-homogeneous light source, can indicate out and/
Or close etc..Insert row can also include extra equipment protection, such as fuse, breaker, surge protector component etc..
Any part of device as described herein and/or method can combine in any combinations, except mutually exclusive
Combination.Embodiment as described herein can include various groups of the functions of described different embodiments, component and/or feature
Conjunction and/or sub-portfolio.
Claims (20)
1. a kind of device for plug, including：
Basic section, including signal port coupler；
First assembly parts, the first assembly parts include the first section, and the first section, which has, to be configured as receiving the first equipment plug
At least the first jack of current-carrying part, the first section are couple to basic section to be moved pivotally relative to basic section；
Second assembly parts, the second assembly parts include the second section, and the second section, which has, to be configured as receiving the second equipment plug
At least the second jack of current-carrying part, the second section are couple to basic section to be moved pivotally relative to basic section；
3rd section；And
Electric connection fitting, it is arranged in basic section, the first section and the second section and is configured as optionally to
The jack of first section and the second section and signal port conductive bond, wherein basic section includes being configured as reception signal end
First groove of at least Part I of mouth coupler, and wherein the 3rd section includes being configured as the coupling of reception signal port
Second groove of at least Part II of device.
2. device according to claim 1, wherein basic section includes being configured as the first section with the first assembly parts
And the curved surfaces with the second section cooperation of the second assembly parts.
3. device according to claim 1, wherein basic section is substantially circle.
4. device according to claim 1, wherein basic section includes perforate.
5. device according to claim 1, wherein signal port coupler include power line.
6. device according to claim 1, revolved wherein the first assembly parts are configured around basic section from first position
Go to the second place.
7. device according to claim 6, the wherein second place are from first position, skew is up to 90 degree.
8. device according to claim 1, revolved wherein the second assembly parts are configured around basic section from first position
Go to the second place.
9. device according to claim 8, the wherein second place are from first position, skew is up to 90 degree.
10. device according to claim 1, further comprises：
Indicator, it is configured as visually being indicated to user when circuit conductive engages and/or disconnects.
11. device according to claim 10, wherein indicator are uniforms source of light.
12. device according to claim 10, wherein indicator are non-homogeneous light sources.
13. device according to claim 1, further comprises：
Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), it is configured as providing electric protection to described device.
14. device according to claim 1, wherein basic section includes being configured as allowing user to grasp described device
Perforate.
15. a kind of device for plug, including：
Basic section, including signal port coupler；
First assembly parts, the first assembly parts include the first section, and the first section, which has, to be configured as receiving the first equipment plug
At least single jack of current-carrying part, the first section are couple to basic section to be moved pivotally relative to basic section；
Second assembly parts, the second assembly parts include the second section, and the second section, which has, to be configured as receiving the second equipment plug
At least single jack of current-carrying part, the second section are couple to basic section to be moved pivotally relative to basic section；
3rd section；And
Electric connection fitting, it is arranged in basic section, the first section and the second section and is configured as optionally to
The jack of first section and the second section and signal port conductive bond, wherein basic section includes being configured as reception signal end
First groove of at least Part I of mouth coupler, and wherein the 3rd section includes being configured to reception signal port coupler
At least Part II the second groove.
16. device according to claim 15, wherein basic section includes switch assembly parts, switch assembly parts are configured as
Allow user that power supply optionally is conductively coupled into the jack in the first section and the second section.
17. device according to claim 15, wherein electric connection fitting include flexible cord.
18. device according to claim 15,
Wherein the 3rd section includes the single jack for being configured as receiving at least current-carrying part of the 3rd equipment plug, the 3rd section
One in the first section and the second section is couple to be moved pivotally relative to it,
Wherein electric connection fitting is arranged in the 3rd section, and is configured as the single jack and signal of the 3rd section
Port conductive bond.
19. device according to claim 18, wherein one in the first section and the second section includes being configured as receiving
Receive signal port coupler at least Part III the 3rd groove.
20. a kind of device for plug, including：
Basic section, including signal port coupler；
First assembly parts, the first assembly parts include the first section, and the first section, which has, to be configured as receiving the first equipment plug
At least the first jack of current-carrying part, the first section include setting and be configured as to allow the first section to enclose around basic section
Around the annular construction member of basic section rotation；
Second assembly parts, the second assembly parts include the second section that can be movably couple to basic section, and the second section includes
It is configured as receiving the 3rd jack of at least current-carrying part of the second equipment plug, the second section includes setting around basic section
And it is configured as allowing the second section to surround the annular construction member that basic section rotates；
3rd section；And
Electric connection fitting, it is arranged in basic section, the first section and the second section and is configured as optionally to
The jack of first section and the second section and signal port conductive bond, wherein basic section includes being configured as reception signal end
First groove of at least Part I of mouth coupler, and wherein the 3rd section includes being configured as the coupling of reception signal port
Second groove of at least Part II of device.
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