GB2325097A - Socket support - Google Patents

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GB2325097A
GB2325097A GB9806866A GB9806866A GB2325097A GB 2325097 A GB2325097 A GB 2325097A GB 9806866 A GB9806866 A GB 9806866A GB 9806866 A GB9806866 A GB 9806866A GB 2325097 A GB2325097 A GB 2325097A
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support
sockets
electrical outlet
overhang
desk
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Paul Boardman
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VOLTEX ELECTRONICS Ltd
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VOLTEX ELECTRONICS Ltd
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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
    • H01R13/73—Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
    • 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
    • H01R25/006—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 to apparatus or structure, e.g. duplex wall receptacle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B21/00—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards
    • A47B21/06—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards characterised by means for holding, fastening or concealing cables
    • A47B2021/064—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards characterised by means for holding, fastening or concealing cables with power rail running along the back of the desk top and projecting upwards

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Abstract

A support for a bank of electrical outlet sockets comprises a receptacle 12 for receiving the electrical outlet sockets 14 connected to a clamping member 22 adapted to be releasably clamped to an overhang of a desk 26 or the like.

Description

ELECTRICAL SOCKET SUPPORT This invention relates to an electrical mains socket support and in particular relates to such a support to enable electrical mains sockets to be located on desks or other furniture.
Electrical equipment generally, and computers and associated peripherals in particular, are proliferating in the work place both in offices and factories or workshops. Such equipment requires an increasing number of electrical mains outlet sockets to be powered from. Usually the number of fixed sockets available is soon exhausted and banks of extension sockets are often employed to provide the necessary electrical supply for all equipment. This often results in a proliferation of wires trailing about the workplace which can contravene health and safety regulations.
The invention seeks to provide a simple support for a bank of electrical outlet sockets which can be conveniently mounted on a desk or other piece of equipment without permanently damaging it, e.g. by using screws.
According to the present invention there is provided a support for a bank of electrical outlet sockets which comprises a receptacle for receiving the electrical outlet sockets connected to a clamping member adapted to be releasably clamped to an overhang of a desk or the like.
The receptacle for the sockets may be of a very similar configuration to that used for a standard floor mounted or floor standing bank of electrical outlet sockets but, in accordance with the invention, is connected to clamping means whereby the whole can be clamped to a desk or the like. The provision of a releasable clamping means ensures that the article can be moved or removed as necessary and damage to the furniture is avoided by the use of non-intrusive fixings, i.e.
no screws or the like. It is an advantage of the socket of the invention that wires can be kept off the floor since desk top apparatus can be plugged directly into the, desk top bank of sockets and only a single lead taken from this to the nearest electrical mains outlet.
The support of the invention may be made of a variety of materials but it is currently preferred to extrude it from a metal such as aluminium.
The invention will be described further, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view through the support of the invention with the electrical sockets removed; and Figure 2 is a diagrammatic perspective view of the complete device.
Referring to the drawings, it will be seen that the support generally designated 10 comprises a receptacle 12 for electrical outlet sockets 14. End plates 16 complete the upper portion of the device and are held in place by means of screws or bolts 18 engaging with suitable complementary holders 20. The receptacle 12 is extruded from aluminium in one piece with a clamping portion 22 which is designed to fit over the overhang 24 of a desk 26. One or more bolts 28 or the like may be provided whereby to clampingly engage the overhang 24 within the clamping device 22. The distal end of the bolt 28 may be covered with felt, rubber, or the like resilient material to avoid damage to the underside of the desk top. To prevent the relatively soft aluminium thread becoming damaged, a steel bush may be inserted in the base of the clamp 22 to take each bolt 28.
The sockets 14 may, of course, be replaced by European, American or other electrical outlet sockets or, indeed, by any other suitable electrical outlet sockets such as telephone or other communication sockets without departing from the principle of the invention. A switch 30 may also be provided as is known in the art. They may also contain items such as spike filters and surge protectors.
In use, the clamping portion 22 is slipped over the overhang 24 of a desk 26 and the bolt or bolts 28 tightened to clamp it in place. The bank of sockets 14 is then facing the user at a convenient angle and desk top electrical equipment such as computers, calculators, dictating machines, or the like may be plugged in. The wires of these various forms of apparatus will remain on the desk top rather than trailing across the floor as formerly. A single cable from the sockets (not shown) is taken to the nearest electrical outlet socket. This arrangement is both safer and less unsightly than floor standing socket banks.
An aluminium, or other material, e.g. plastics, strip may be provided to be inserted between the lower face of the clamp 22 and underside of the overhang 24 to further minimise the possibility of damage, e.g. to expensive desks, from the bolts 28.
The socket support of the invention provides a simple, inexpensive and very convenient solution to the problem of trailing wires from electrical apparatus in the workplace. to the present invention there is provided a support for a bank of electrical outlet sockets which comprises a receptacle for receiving the electrical outlet sockets connected to a clamping member adapted to be releasably clamped to an overhang of a desk or the like.

Claims (6)

1. A support for a bank of electrical outlet sockets which comprises a receptacle for receiving the electrical outlet sockets connected to a clamping member adapted to be releasably clamped to an overhang of a desk or the like.
2. A support as claimed in claim 1 in which the receptacle for the sockets is extruded from a metal such as aluminium.
3. A support as claimed in any of claims 1 or 2 in which the support comprises a receptacle for electrical outlet sockets extruded from aluminium in one piece with a clamping portion which is designed to fit over the overhang of a desk together with end plates to complete the upper portion of the device.
4. A support as claimed in any of claims 1 to 3 in which one or more bolts is provided whereby to clampingly engage the overhang within the clamping device.
5. A support as claimed in any of claims 1 to 4 in which the distal end of the bolt is covered with felt, rubber, or the like resilient material to avoid damage to the underside of the desk top.
6. A support substantially as hereinbefore described with reference and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
GB9806866A 1997-04-22 1998-04-01 Socket support Withdrawn GB2325097A (en)

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GBGB9708114.5A GB9708114D0 (en) 1997-04-22 1997-04-22 Electrical socket support

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Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1408590A1 (en) * 2002-10-12 2004-04-14 Tehalit GmbH & Co. KG Table apparatus block
WO2004064368A1 (en) * 2003-01-15 2004-07-29 Anne Bursiek Mobile multiple socket having a storage rack
FR2968849A1 (en) * 2010-12-13 2012-06-15 Ensto Ind Support device for current distribution box at edge of worktop or plate of cabinet in office, has interface pivoting on body along axis, where interface is provided with possibility of immobilization through indexing unit
WO2015075241A3 (en) * 2013-11-25 2015-07-23 Maximilian Rüttiger Holding system

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US5057039A (en) * 1991-01-07 1991-10-15 Westinghouse Electric Corp. Electrical or communications monument for mounting along an edge of a work surface
GB2303000A (en) * 1995-07-01 1997-02-05 Bridisco Ltd An electrical power supply device

Patent Citations (2)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5057039A (en) * 1991-01-07 1991-10-15 Westinghouse Electric Corp. Electrical or communications monument for mounting along an edge of a work surface
GB2303000A (en) * 1995-07-01 1997-02-05 Bridisco Ltd An electrical power supply device

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1408590A1 (en) * 2002-10-12 2004-04-14 Tehalit GmbH & Co. KG Table apparatus block
WO2004064368A1 (en) * 2003-01-15 2004-07-29 Anne Bursiek Mobile multiple socket having a storage rack
FR2968849A1 (en) * 2010-12-13 2012-06-15 Ensto Ind Support device for current distribution box at edge of worktop or plate of cabinet in office, has interface pivoting on body along axis, where interface is provided with possibility of immobilization through indexing unit
WO2015075241A3 (en) * 2013-11-25 2015-07-23 Maximilian Rüttiger Holding system

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