GB2310547A - Computer power adapter - Google Patents

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GB2310547A
GB2310547A GB9603512A GB9603512A GB2310547A GB 2310547 A GB2310547 A GB 2310547A GB 9603512 A GB9603512 A GB 9603512A GB 9603512 A GB9603512 A GB 9603512A GB 2310547 A GB2310547 A GB 2310547A
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James Martin Spence
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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
    • H01R27/00—Coupling parts adapted for co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts
    • 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
    • H01R13/73—Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
    • H01R13/74—Means for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel
    • 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

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Abstract

A personal computer power adapter which utilises the existing computer supply to provide an output suitable for auxiliary computer equipment that would normally require batteries or a mains adapter. The adapter can fit into an existing personal computer using the 5 or 3 disk drive power supply sockets 3. The device can fit in either a spare expansion slot using a standard plate 2 or a spare cut out for the printer or communications port in an existing computer case.

Description

Computer Power Adapter This invention relates to a computer power adapter.
Personal computers (PC) may have a variety of add on auxiliary appliances. For example: modems; loud speakers; printers. These appliances require power, either supplied by battery or by a mains type power supply. This power adapter is intended to replace the batteries or mains power adapter for these appliances. The power adapter described uses the existing supply form the PC and converts it into a suitable form for auxiliary appliances.
The invention comprises a power adapter for a personal computer, powered by the existing personal computer supply with an adjustable output suitable for powering auxiliary computer equipment which would normally require batteries or a mains power adapter.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying figures.
Figure 1 shows an arrangement for fitting the device within the PC case using one expansion slot hole.
Figure 2 is an arrangement for fitting the device in a PC case utilising a spare cut out for a D type connector.
Figure 3 shows an arrangement for fitting the device to a PC power supply itself.
Referring to figure 1 the devise comprises a connector arrangement (3), a voltage and current regulator (1) and a means of switching voltages (4). The output is delivered to a standard power connector (5) with a reversing polarity connector (7). The hole (6) may be substituted for a socket with which to connect (5). Plate (2) is a standard PC expansion connector plate. Plug and socket connector (3) is a standard disk drive connector which may be for 51 type or 31 type or both. A plug and socket is provided so that the original plug can still be used for the disk drives. The voltage changing arrangement may be either internal or external facing allowing the user to change the voltage without opening the PC.
Power is taken form the existing PC supply via (3) and fed to the voltage and current regulator (1). The plate (2) may act as a heat sink for this. The output voltage is fed to the appliance via (7) and (5). Plug and socket (7) is provided as an arrangement for matching the polarity to the appliance. This could be provided within the voltage change switch (4) or as a separate switch if required.
Figure 2 has the same arrangements as figure 1. The deference being in the mounting of the device. Here a spare cut out, normally intended for either a printer or communication port, is utilised. (8) Is the existing PC case and (2) is the mounting plate for the regulator.
Figure 3 is for the device to be built in to an existing (9) PC power supply. In this case (6) would be an outlet socket arrangement. This arrangement would normally be carried out at the time of manufacture.

Claims (5)

1 A power adapter for a personal computer, powered by the existing personal computer supply with an adjustable output suitable for powering auxiliary computer equipment which would normally require batteries or a mains power adapter.
2 A power adapter as Claim 1 with a fixed output.
3 A power adapter built into a personal computer power supply with an adjustable output suitable for powering auxiliary computer equipment which would normally require batteries or a mains power adapter.
4 A power adapter as Claim 3 with a fixed output.
5 A power supply as in Claiml and Claim2 or Claim3 and Claim4 with multiple outlets to power more then one piece of equipment.
GB9603512A 1996-02-20 1996-02-20 Computer power adapter Withdrawn GB2310547A (en)

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Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2363916A (en) * 2000-07-21 2002-01-09 Frank Jaeger Adaptor for connecting computer to rechargeable article

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2363916A (en) * 2000-07-21 2002-01-09 Frank Jaeger Adaptor for connecting computer to rechargeable article

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