EP1845590B1 - Chargeur universel de batterie et/ou adaptateur de courant - Google Patents

Chargeur universel de batterie et/ou adaptateur de courant Download PDF

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EP1845590B1
EP1845590B1 EP06252004A EP06252004A EP1845590B1 EP 1845590 B1 EP1845590 B1 EP 1845590B1 EP 06252004 A EP06252004 A EP 06252004A EP 06252004 A EP06252004 A EP 06252004A EP 1845590 B1 EP1845590 B1 EP 1845590B1
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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
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/44—Means for preventing access to live contacts
    • H01R13/447—Shutter or cover plate
    • H01R13/453—Shutter or cover plate opened by engagement of counterpart
    • H01R13/4532—Rotating shutter
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/652—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding   with earth pin, blade or socket
    • 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
    • H01R24/28—Coupling parts carrying pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable
    • H01R24/30—Coupling parts carrying pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable with additional earth or shield contacts
    • 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
    • H01R31/06—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2103/00—Two poles

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  • the present invention relates to mains operated battery chargers and/or power adapter for portable electronic equipment. More particularly, although not exclusively, the invention relates to a universal battery charger and/or power adapter having a choice of configurations for use in different countries and with different equipment.
  • a person may also have problems at home with limited power outlets for connecting multiple charges and/or power adaptors for all of their portable electronic equipment.
  • EP 0 505 256 describes an "adapter” that connects a piece of electrical equipment with a mains socket. That "adapter” adapts or changes the physical configuration of a connection from one physical configuration to another.
  • US 6,528,970 describes a multifunctional charger that is portable and can use different kinds of power sources for charging portable devices.
  • a universal power adapter for use in countries having main power outlet pin/socket patterns that allow no alternative plug-insertion orientations, comprising:
  • the conducting pins extend from one side of the base for insertion into apertures of an electrical power socket and the electrical terminals are located on the other side of the base.
  • the base has extending therefrom a power cord at a remote end of which is located a plug having the conducting pins for connection with an electrical power socket and wherein the electrical terminals are connected electrically to each of the conducting pins via individual conductors in the power card.
  • the base further includes an inverter for transforming a direct current power supply to the conducting pins into an alternating current supply at the electrical terminals.
  • the plug is of a type for use with an aircraft or automotive power supply.
  • the rotator features comprise a lug for engaging the safety cover to cause it to rotate when the body is secured rotatably to the base.
  • the safety cover includes a lock to prevent inadvertent rotating of the safety cover when the body is not being secured rotatably to the base.
  • the lock comprises an aperture in the cover and a resiliently deformable tab on the base that locates within the aperture to prevent rotational movement of the cover.
  • the rotator features comprise a lug for insertion into the safety cover aperture when the base and body are mated for securing the body to the base such that the lug displaces the tab and engages the safety cover to cause it to rotate when the body is secured rotatably to the base.
  • universal power adapter further includes a removable cover for concealing the electrical contacts of the body, the removably cover including engagable pivot connection features for rotatably connecting with the body and a battery-operated portable electric light.
  • a base for a universal power adaptor having a body having electrical contacts and engager pivot connecting features for securing the body rotatably to the base, the base comprising, conducting pins extending from one side of the base for insertion into apertures of an electrical power socket, electrical terminals located on an opposite other side of the base and which correspond to each of the conducting pins and are connected electrically thereto, a rotational safety cover located to shield the electrical terminals and having openings for permitting access to the terminals when the cover is rotated, and engagable pivot connection features for co-operating with the engager pivot connecting features of the body to secure the body rotatably to the base such that the electrical contacts of the base engage with the electrical terminals of the base when the body and base are so secured, characterised in that the base includes a power inverter module for converting a DC input into an AC output voltage.
  • the safety cover includes a lock to prevent inadvertent rotating of the safety cover when the body is not being secured rotatably to the base.
  • the lock comprises an aperture in the cover and a resiliently deformable tab on the base that locates within the aperture to prevent rotational movement of the cover.
  • the universal power adapter as defined herein for use with different electrical appliances, comprises an adaptor body connectable with an electrical power system and a power cord extending from the body to a mating socket and a detachable adaptor tip at a remote end of the cord:
  • the bayonet catch comprises a circumferentially extending tab and an axial lip at an end of the tab, the locking lug engaging the axial lip upon a full rotation of the locking collar to secure the adaptor tip to the mating socket.
  • the connector body includes a mating collar for mating with the adaptor body upon insertion of the pin terminals into the pin sockets.
  • the mating collar surrounds the pin sockets on the end opposite the power cord.
  • the universal power adapter further includes semi-circumferential band with disjoined ends about the connector body and a projection on the locking collar that is in situ located between the disjoined ends of the band to restrain rotational motion of the locking collar on the connector body.
  • the universal power adapter further includes a retaining ring on the connector body and a corresponding retaining tab on the locking collar cooperating with the retaining ring for securing the locking collar to the connector body.
  • the universal power adapter further includes an aperture in the adaptor body and a corresponding pin on the connector body for insertion into the aperture when the pin terminals and pin sockets cooperate in a correct orientation.
  • the universal power adapter further includes at least one further power cord connected with the body and at least one further mating socket and detachable adaptor tips located at a remote end of the further power cord.
  • the mating socket has a selectable output voltage and the further mating socket has a fixed output voltage.
  • the universal power adapter as defined herein further comprises power converter electronics located in the base and connected to a voltage selector switch having an externally viewable portion for viewing a selected voltage, the viewable portion comprising a semi light transmissive indicator disk having voltage markings thereon and an illumination source located beneath the disk to illuminate it from behind.
  • the illumination source is connected to the converter electronics and is controlled in illumination states indicating operational states of the converter electronics.
  • the power adaptor has interchangeable plug bases 10 for use in power outlets of different countries.
  • the power adapted has three outputs 28, 30 at the remote end of an output cord 21, 61, 62 for connection of interchangeable adaptor tips that fit different types of electronic equipment.
  • Two outputs 28 have a 5.5V output for charging or powering equipment that can normally be charged/powered from a computer USB port, such as mobile phones, PDA's, handheld computers and audio (MP3) players.
  • Interchangeable adaptor tips for such equipment push fit with outputs 28.
  • the third outlet, mating socket 30, has a variable voltage output for powering/charging laptop computers and the like.
  • the adaptor has a selectable voltage setting for choosing the voltage output of mating socket 30.
  • Other interchangeable adaptor tips 31 connect with mating socket 30 for use with laptop computers and the like.
  • Figures 3 and 4 depict the interchangeable adapter base 10.
  • the adapter base 10 is fabricated typically as a molding of plastics material and includes a plate 13 having two or three projecting metallic electrically conductive pins projecting from one side. There are active and neutral pins 11 and an earth pin 12.
  • the adapter base 10 of Figure 4 has its pins configured in the Australasian layout, while other bases 10 depicted in Figure 3 show British, USA and European layouts. It should be appreciated that the pin configuration could equally be that of any country.
  • a flat bearing surface 14 formed as an integral molding therewith.
  • annular channel 9 having a pair of diametrically opposed terminals 17.
  • One of the terminals is connected electrically with either the active or neutral pin 11 and the other terminal is connected to the other pin 11.
  • the outer rail 15 has extending therefrom four bayonet lugs 16. Each bayonet lug 16 is spaced from the bearing surface 14 and includes a circumferentially extending ramped upper surface. Diametrically opposed pairs of the bayonet lugs 16 are of the same size, yet adjacent pairs of the bayonet lugs are of differing size.
  • FIG. 2 depicts the adapter body 20 for bayonet-inter-connection with the base 10.
  • the body 20 is typically fabricated from several plastics molded parts that are screwed, snapped or welded together ultrasonically.
  • the body encloses a power converter module for converting a mains electricity input in to a 5.5V regulated DC output for outlets 28 and a variable output for mating socket 30.
  • the body has extending from it via a rubber grommet 22 an output power cord 21 connected to the output of the converter module.
  • the output cord separates at a splitter 54 into separate cords 61, 62 to the outlets 28 and mating socket 30.
  • the plug body 20 includes a flat circular bearing ring 27 for engagement with the bearing ring 14 of the adapter base 10.
  • a central recess 25 in which there is located a pair of diametrically opposed electrical spring contacts 26. These spring contacts are connected electrically with an input of the power converter module.
  • bayonet lugs 16 of the adapter base 10 can be lowered into the openings 19 of the plug body 20 in only two possible orientations 180 degrees apart.
  • lug-receiving slots 29 are lug-receiving slots 29. Bayonet lugs 16 of the adapter base 10 can be lowered into the openings 19 of the plug body 20 and the base 10 and body 20 turned relative each other to engage the base lugs 16 in the receiving slots 29 to secure the base 10 to the body 20.
  • a locking device comprising an interlock tongue 24 and an activator 23 formed integrally therewith.
  • the outer rail 15 includes a pair of diametrically opposed interlock recesses 18 into one of which the tongue 24 snap-engages upon bayonet-fitting of the base 10 and body 20.
  • the activator 23 is an integral part of the body 20 and has a pair of cut-outs at either side enabling downward movement of the interlocked tongue 24 upon application of finger-pressure to the activator 23. It is only upon this application of finger pressure that the interlocked base 10 and body 20 can be detached.
  • the mating plug 10 is provided with a safety cover arrangement 1.
  • FIGS 5 to 7 depict the safety cover 1.
  • the safety cover 1 is a molded annular shaped body that locates within annular channel 9 of the base 10. Connector catches 2 engage within aperture 7 of the base 10 to rotateably secure the cover 1 within the annular channel 9.
  • the safety cover 1 has two diametrically opposed apertures 3 which when the cover 1 is in a certain rotational alignment expose the terminals 17 of the base 10. Upon rotational movement of the cover 1 the cover shields the electrical terminals 17. In its safe position to shield the terminals 17 the safety cover 1 prevents contact with terminals 17 if the base 10 is inserted into a wall socket without connection to a body 20.
  • a resilient catch 4 within channel 9 of the base 10 engages with one of two diametrically opposed locking apertures 5 in the cover 1 to prevent any unintentional rotation of the cover 1 to expose the terminals 17.
  • lugs 6 Located in the recess 25 of base 20 are two safety release lugs 6.
  • one of the safety release lugs 6 extends through one of the apertures 5 of the safety cover 1 depressing catch 4.
  • the lug 6 causes the cover 1 to rotate to permit access through apertures 3 of electrical terminals 17 by electrical spring contacts 26.
  • the lugs 6 rotate the cover 1 back to the shielded position covering terminals 17.
  • locking catch 4 again engages one of secondary apertures 5 locking the safety cover 1 in place.
  • the base of the electrical adapter need not the configured with pins to be received directly by apertures of a mating socket.
  • the base might comprises a 12/15V DC to 110V AC power inverter module 90 have an extension cord 91 extending therefrom and at the remote end of which there is a standard in-flight plug 92 for connection to a 15V seat outlet available in commercial aircraft.
  • An auto adapter 93 is also provided for receiving the in-flight plug to allow connection to a standard 12V DC automotive "cigarette lighter" outlet.
  • the inverter module 90 has pivot connecting features 94 substantially identical to those of the base 10 depicted in Figure 4 for connection with adaptor body 20.
  • the pivot connecting features 94 include the safety cover 1 to avoid exposed live contacts of the inverter module 90 if plugs 92, 93 are inserted into sockets without connection to the adaptor body 20.
  • FIGS 9 to 16 depict the mating socket 30 and interchangeable adaptor tip 31 located at the remote end of output cord 21, 61.
  • the mating socket 30 comprises a cylindrical connector body 32 molded to the cord end.
  • the distal end of the mating body 32 has pin sockets 33 for receiving electrical pins 34 of the adaptor tip 31.
  • Within the pin sockets 33 there are electrical terminals 35, 36 connected to the variable voltage output of the adaptor module via conductors in the cord 22, 61.
  • the electrical terminals are resiliently deformable metal contacts for engaging the pins 34 in known manner.
  • Extending from the distal end of the connector body 32 adjacent the pin sockets 33 is an orientation pin 52, which makes no electrical contact within the adaptor module.
  • At the top of body 32 surrounding the pin sockets 33 there is a mating collar 37 that mates with the underside 38 of the adaptor tip 31 when its pins 34 are inserted within the pin sockets 33.
  • a locking collar 41 is rotateably located about the connector body 32 and has on its internal wall 42 an L-shaped bayonet catch 40.
  • the locking collar 41 has a circumferential retaining tab 50 which can pass over and lock beneath a retaining ring 51 on the connector body 32 for locating and retaining the locking collar 41 in place.
  • a top ring of the locking collar 41 has indication insignia 43, 44 and an arrow 45 indicating the direction of locking the collar.
  • the adaptor tip 31 is fabricated typically of a molding of plastics material having a connector stem 55 and an angle adaptor head 56 with plug top 57 for connection with the power inlet of an electronic device. Different ones of the interchangeable adaptor tips 31 will have different plug tops 57. A user may have available a variety of adaptor tips 31 with various plug top 57 configurations for connecting to different types of portable electronic device. The user may choose an adaptor tip suitable to his particular device and connect the adaptor tip to the mating socket 30. The importance of the adaptor tip 31 construction is the arrangement of the connector stem 55 for mating with the mating socket 30.
  • the connector stem 55 has a pair of diametrically opposed locking lugs 39 extending radially from its wall adjacent end 38 which has extending therefrom the electrical pins 34.
  • the under side 38 of the adaptor tip 31 also has an orientation socket 53 into which the orientation pin 52 of the mating socket 30 locates to ensure a correct orientation insertion of the terminal pins 34 within the pin sockets 33.
  • the locking collar 41 can be rotated to engage the bayonet catch 40 with the locking lug 39 of the adaptor tip.
  • An indication 46 on the side wall of connector body 32 aligns with one of the indicators 34 when the locking collar 41 is rotated to the locking position, which is also signaled when a lip of the L-shaped bayonet tab 40 engages with the edge of locking lug 39 preventing further rotation of the collar 41.
  • a semi-circumferential band 47 with disjoined ends is located about a recess portion of connector body 32.
  • the internal wall 42 of the locking collar 41 has a longitudinal projection 48 which locates in the space 49 between the disjoined ends of the band 47.
  • the projection 48 engages in either direction with the ends of the band 47 to limit rotational movement of the locking ring 41 to 90 degrees so that a user can readily turn the locking collar 41 to the locked or unlocked positions regardless of engagement of an adaptor tip 31.
  • Figure 17 depicts an orientation adaptor 58. If the need arises to alter the orientation of the adaptor tip the orientation adaptor 58 is used between the mating socket 30 and adapter tip 31.
  • the orientation adaptor 58 has a body with male and female ends.
  • the male end 59 has a pin arrangement and orientation socket corresponding to a first orientation alignment for engagement with the connector body 32.
  • the female end 60 has pin sockets for receiving the adaptor tip pins 34 and an orientation pin arranged in the alternate orientation configuration to allow connection of the adaptor tip 31 in a 180 degree orientation thus reversing the adaptor tip orientation.
  • Figures 18 to 20 depict a voltage selector 70.
  • an externally exposed voltage selector mechanism 80 that is operated by a voltage selector key 70.
  • the key has a handle 71 and a rectangular shaft 72 that fits within a barrel slot of the selector 80.
  • the key 70 is stored in a key block 73 on the front of the body 20.
  • the key block 73 is integrally molded with the body casing and includes a bore 74 into which the key shaft 72 frictionally engages.
  • the voltage selector mechanism for the mating socket 30 output is located within the adaptor body is depicted in Figure 20 . It comprises an adjustable selector switch 81 of known type that is connected to the converter module for selecting the adaptor output voltage in known manner.
  • the selector switch 81 has a rotary selector shaft 82 extending therefrom to which the selector switch assembly 83 is connected.
  • the externally exposed portion of the selector switch assembly 83 includes a finishing bush 84 for locating the rotary selector switch within an aperture 90 of the external housing and a centrally located selector switch slot 85 into which the key shaft 72 is inserted for rotating the voltage selector 80.
  • a disk shaped semi-transparent voltage indicator dial 86 is located about the switch assembly 83 and is visible to a user through a semi-circular shape transparent window glass 87 located in a semi-circular shape opening 91 of the external housing.
  • a tab 88 projects from the rotary switch 83 and is engagable upon a stop 89 in the housing to prevent continuous 360° rotation of the selector switch which would cause instantaneous voltage jump from the minimum selectable output voltage to the maximum selectable output voltage or visa versa.
  • the tab 88 and stop 89 require the user to turn the selector switch through the intermediary voltages when transiting from the minimum to maximum voltage settings or vice versa.
  • An operational indicator LED 92 is positioned in line with window glass 87 and beneath the semi-transparent indicator dial 86.
  • the operation LED 92 provides operational indication to a user of the device in the following way.
  • the LED 92 illuminates continually to indicate normal operation of the device. If the power adapter is operating normally the LED is lite continuously. If the output of the power adapter is overloaded then the indicator LED blinks steadily and if the output is under a short circuit the indicator LED is off.

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  1. Adaptateur de courant universel, destiné à être utilisé dans des pays ayant des configurations à broche/prise de l'alimentation secteur, ne permettant pas d'orientations alternatives d'insertion de la fiche, comprenant :
    une base (10), comportant des broches conductrices (11, 12) destinées à être connectées à une prise de courant électrique, des bornes électriques (17), correspondant à chacune des broches conductrices et y étant connectées électriquement, un couvercle de sécurité rotatif (1) agencé de sorte à protéger les bornes électriques et comportant des ouvertures (3) pour permettre l'accès aux bornes lors de la rotation du couvercle, et des structures de connexion pivotantes à engagement (16) ; et
    un corps (20), comportant des structures de connexion pivotantes à engagement (29), destinées à coopérer avec les structures de connexion pivotantes à engagement de la base, pour fixer le corps de manière rotative sur la base, le corps comportant des structures de rotation (6) pour faire tourner le couvercle de sécurité, et des contacts électriques (26), configurés de sorte à s'engager dans les bornes de la base lorsque le corps et la base sont fixés de cette manière ;
    caractérisé en ce que le corps englobe un module convertisseur de puissance pour convertir une entrée de secteur à courant alternatif en une tension de sortie continue.
  2. Adaptateur de courant universel selon la revendication 1, dans lequel les broches conductrices (11, 12) s'étendent à partir d'un côté de la base (10), en vue d'une insertion dans des ouvertures d'une prise de courant électrique, les bornes électriques (17) étant agencées sur l'autre côté de la base.
  3. Adaptateur de courant universel selon les revendications 1 ou 2, dans lequel la base comporte un cordon d'alimentation (91) s'étendant à partir de celle-ci, une fiche (92) étant agencée au niveau d'une extrémité éloignée de celui-ci, comportant les broches conductrices destinées à être connectées à une prise de courant électrique, les bornes électriques étant connectées électriquement à chacune des broches conductrices par l'intermédiaire de conducteurs individuels dans le cordon d'alimentation.
  4. Adaptateur de courant universel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la base englobe en outre un inverseur (90), pour transformer une alimentation en courant continu destinée aux broches conductrices en une alimentation en courant alternatif au niveau des bornes électriques.
  5. Adaptateur de courant universel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la fiche est d'un type destiné à être utilisé avec une alimentation en courant électrique d'un avion ou d'une automobile.
  6. Adaptateur de courant universel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les structures de rotation (6) comprennent une languette destinée à s'engager dans le couvercle de protection pour entraîner sa rotation lorsque le corps est fixé de manière rotative sur la base.
  7. Adaptateur de courant universel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le couvercle de sécurité englobe un verrou (4) pour empêcher une rotation intempestive du couvercle de sécurité lorsque le corps n'est pas fixé de manière rotative sur la base.
  8. Adaptateur de courant universel selon la revendication 7, dans lequel le verrou comprend une ouverture (5) dans le couvercle et une patte à déformation élastique (4) sur la base, agencée dans l'ouverture pour empêcher un déplacement rotatif du couvercle.
  9. Adaptateur de courant universel selon la revendication 8, dans lequel les structures de rotation comprennent une languette destinée à être insérée dans l'ouverture du couvercle de sécurité lorsque la base et le corps sont accouplés pour fixer le corps sur la base, de sorte que la languette déplace la patte et s'engage dans le couvercle de sécurité pour entraîner sa rotation lorsque le corps est fixé de manière rotative sur la base.
  10. Adaptateur de courant universel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, englobant en outre un couvercle amovible pour cacher les contacts électriques du corps, le couvercle amovible englobant des structures de connexion pivotantes à engagement destinées à être connectées de manière rotative au corps et à une baladeuse électrique.
  11. Base (10) pour un adaptateur de courant universel, comportant un corps (20) avec des contacts électriques (26) et des structures de connexion pivotantes à engagement (29) pour fixer le corps de manière rotative sur la base, la base comprenant :
    des broches conductrices (11, 12), s'étendant à partir d'un côté de la base en vue d'une insertion dans des ouvertures d'un prise de courant électrique ;
    des bornes électriques (17) agencées sur un autre côté opposé de la base, correspondant à chacune des broches conductrices et y étant connectées électriquement ;
    un couvercle de sécurité rotatif (1), agencé de sorte à protéger les bornes électriques, et comportant des ouvertures (3) pour permettre l'accès aux bornes lors de la rotation du couvercle ; et
    des structures de connexion pivotantes à engagement (16), destinées à coopérer avec les structures de connexion pivotantes à engagement du corps, pour fixer le corps de manière rotative sur la base, de sorte que les contacts électriques du corps s'engagent dans les bornes électriques de la base lorsque le corps et la base sont fixés de cette manière ;
    caractérisé en ce que la base englobe un module convertisseur continu-alternatif pour convertir une entrée à courant continu en une tension de sortie alternative.
  12. Base selon la revendication 11, dans laquelle le couvercle de sécurité englobe un verrou (4) pour empêcher une rotation intempestive du couvercle de sécurité lorsque le corps n'est pas fixé de manière rotative sur la base.
  13. Base selon la revendication 12, dans laquelle le verrou comprend une ouverture (5) dans le couvercle, et une patte à déformation élastique (4) sur la base, agencée dans l'ouverture pour empêcher un déplacement rotatif du couvercle.
  14. Adaptateur universel selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, destiné à être utilisé avec différents appareils électriques, le corps (20) pouvant être connecté à un système de courant électrique, et un cordon d'alimentation (21, 61), s'étendant du corps vers une prise d'accouplement (30), et une pointe d'adaptateur détachable (31) au niveau d'une extrémité éloignée du cordon ;
    la prise d'accouplement comprenant :
    un corps de connecteur (32) fixé sur l'extrémité éloignée du cordon d'alimentation et comportant des prises à broche (33) dans une extrémité opposée au cordon d'alimentation ;
    des bornes électriques, agencées dans les prises à broche (35, 36), connectées électriquement à l'adaptateur de courant par l'intermédiaire de conducteurs dans le cordon d'alimentation ;
    un collet de verrouillage (41), agencé de manière rotative sur le corps du connecteur et comportant un élément de cliquet à baïonnette (40) sur une paroi interne (42) ;
    la pointe détachable de l'adaptateur comprenant :
    un corps d'adaptateur (55) comportant un connecteur d'appareils électriques (57) au niveau d'une première extrémité, et des bornes à broche (34) au niveau d'une extrémité opposée, destinées à être insérées dans les prises à broche, le connecteur des appareils électriques étant connecté électriquement aux bornes à broche ; et
    une languette de verrouillage (39) sur le corps de l'adaptateur, pouvant s'engager dans l'élément de cliquet à baïonnette (40) lors de la rotation du collet de verrouillage, pour fixer de manière détachable la pointe de l'adaptateur sur la prise d'accouplement.
  15. Adaptateur universel selon la revendication 14, dans lequel le cliquet à baïonnette (40) comprend une patte à extension circonférentielle et un rebord axial au niveau d'une extrémité de la patte, la languette de verrouillage s'engageant dans le rebord axial lors d'une rotation complète du collet de verrouillage pour fixer la pointe de l'adaptateur sur la prise d'accouplement.
  16. Adaptateur de courant universel selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le corps du connecteur englobe un collet d'accouplement (37) destiné à être accouplé au corps de l'adaptateur lors de l'insertion des bornes à broche dans les prises à broche.
  17. Adaptateur de courant universel selon l'une quelconque des revendications 14 à 16, dans lequel le collet d'accouplement entoure les prises à broche sur l'extrémité opposée au cordon d'alimentation.
  18. Adaptateur de courant universel selon l'une quelconque des revendications 14 à 17, comprenant en outre une bande semi-circonférentielle (47) avec des extrémités disjointes autour du corps du connecteur, et une saillie (48) sur le collet de verrouillage, formée sur place entre les extrémités disjointes de la bande pour empêcher un déplacement rotatif du collet de verrouillage sur le corps du connecteur.
  19. Adaptateur de courant universel selon l'une quelconque des revendications 14 à 18, comprenant en outre une bague de retenue (51) sur le corps du connecteur, et une patte de retenue correspondante (50) sur le collet de verrouillage, coopérant avec la bague de retenue pour fixer le collet de verrouillage sur le corps du connecteur.
  20. Adaptateur de courant universel selon l'une quelconque des revendications 14 à 19, comprenant en outre une ouverture (53) dans le corps de l'adaptateur, et une broche correspondante (52) sur le corps du connecteur, en vue d'une insertion dans l'ouverture lorsque les bornes à broche et les prises à broche coopèrent dans une orientation correcte.
  21. Adaptateur de courant universel selon l'une quelconque des revendications 14 à 20, englobant en outre au moins un cordon d'alimentation additionnel connecté au corps, et au moins une prise d'accouplement additionnelle ainsi que des pointes d'adaptateur détachables agencées au niveau d'une extrémité éloignée du cordon d'alimentation additionnel.
  22. Adaptateur de courant universel selon la revendication 21, dans lequel la prise d'accouplement a une tension de sortie pouvant être sélectionnée (70), la prise d'accouplement additionnelle ayant une tension de sortie fixe.
  23. Adaptateur de courant universel selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10 et 15 à 22, englobant en outre des moyens électroniques de conversion de puissance agencés dans le corps et connectés à un commutateur de sélection de la tension (81), comportant une partie visible de l'extérieur (83) pour voir une tension sélectionnée, la partie visible comprenant un disque indicateur d'une semi-transmission de lumière (86), comportant des repères de la tension qui y sont appliqués, et une source d'éclairage (92) agencée au-dessous du disque pour l'éclairer de l'arriére.
  24. Adaptateur de courant universel selon la revendication 22, dans lequel la source d'éclairage est connectée aux moyens électroniques de conversion et est contrôlée dans des états d'éclairage indiquant les états opérationnels des moyens électroniques de conversion.
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