GB2371423A - Socket outlet for computer peripherals with power control - Google Patents

Socket outlet for computer peripherals with power control Download PDF

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GB2371423A
GB2371423A GB0101666A GB0101666A GB2371423A GB 2371423 A GB2371423 A GB 2371423A GB 0101666 A GB0101666 A GB 0101666A GB 0101666 A GB0101666 A GB 0101666A GB 2371423 A GB2371423 A GB 2371423A
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Brian Arthur Markin
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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
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/70—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch
    • H01R13/703—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. dual-continuity coupling part
    • H01R13/7036—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. dual-continuity coupling part the switch being in series with coupling part, e.g. dead coupling, explosion proof coupling
    • H01R13/7038—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. dual-continuity coupling part the switch being in series with coupling part, e.g. dead coupling, explosion proof coupling making use of a remote controlled switch, e.g. relais, solid state switch activated by the engagement of the coupling parts
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/26—Power supply means, e.g. regulation thereof
    • G06F1/266—Arrangements to supply power to external peripherals either directly from the computer or under computer control, e.g. supply of power through the communication port, computer controlled power-strips
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F2200/00—Indexing scheme relating to G06F1/04 - G06F1/32
    • G06F2200/26—Indexing scheme relating to G06F1/26
    • G06F2200/261—PC controlled powerstrip
    • 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
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/665—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit
    • H01R13/6675—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit with built-in power supply
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H01R25/003—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits the coupling part being secured only to wires or cables

Abstract

A multiple socket with at least one outlet which is switched on by an electrical input separate from the mains supply. The socket contains a solenoid to switch on and off the mains electrical supply to the socket outlets. The outlets turn off when the separate electrical supply is turned off. The separate electrical supply may be provided by a computer and activated when the computer is turned on. The outlets may have electrical mains spike protection. Embodiments include a single combined plug and socket (see fig. 1), and a plug with a power lead switched by a separate electrical input.

Description

Computer Peripheral Switch The invention relates to a mains power supply that is switched on and off by a computer for use with computer peripherals such as external drives, monitors, scanners, loudspeakers and other attachments that a computer uses. There are several versions: 1, a power plug equipped with a solenoid controlled outlet socket (Fig 1) 2, a multiple socket with two or more outlet sockets fitted with a solenoid to control all of the socket outlets (Fig 2) 3, a multiple socket with two or more outlet sockets fitted with a solenoid to control some of the socket outlets (not illustrated) 4, a power plug equipped with a solenoid controlled outlet power cord (not illustrated} The solenoid fitted to the above switches mains current of 16amps or more.
Switching is by a low voltage supply taken directly from a computer power supply that is activated when the computer is turned on. Access is through a plug and socket through the computer case.
When in use all required peripherals are turned on when the computer is turned on and are turned off when the computer is turned off.

Claims (8)

  1. CLAIMS 1. A multiple socket with one or more sockets of which all or some outlets are switched on and off by an electrical input separate from the mains supply.
  2. 2. A multiple socket with one or more sockets which when used with a computer an electrical supply from the computer turns all or most peripherals on when the computer is powered up and off when the computer turns off.
  3. 3. A multiple socket with one or more sockets as herein described above which where the multiple socket has a non-switched outlet then the non switched outlet would normally be the mains supply to the computer,
  4. 4. A multiple socket with one or more sockets as herein described above which where the multiple socket has two or more non-switched outlet then the non-switched outlets would normally be the mains supply to the computer and/or the mains supply to peripherals which the manufacturer specifies should not be turned off by the mains supply.
  5. 5. A (multiple) socket as herein described above with one outlet.
  6. 6. A multiple socket substantially as herein described above where some or all of the outlets have electrical mains spike resistance.
  7. 7. A multiple socket substantially as herein described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
  8. 8. A multiple socket substantially as herein described with mains inputs and outlets which may be different from those illustrated on the accompanying drawings.
GB0101666A 2001-01-23 2001-01-23 Socket outlet for computer peripherals with power control Withdrawn GB2371423A (en)

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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2401494A (en) * 2003-05-09 2004-11-10 Stephen Keith Nelson Peripheral power supply control device
GB2386004B (en) * 2001-12-07 2005-08-24 Peter Steven Robertson Socket assembly
GB2460450A (en) * 2008-05-30 2009-12-02 Cmd Ltd Power control device having communication with primary device

Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US5465366A (en) * 1993-09-03 1995-11-07 Energy Concepts, Inc. Power control module for computer monitors
US5579201A (en) * 1995-08-23 1996-11-26 Karageozian; Vicken H. Modified electrical strip for energizing/de-energizing secondary devices simultaneously with a main device
GB2327819A (en) * 1997-07-31 1999-02-03 Neutral Ltd Power controller for a computer peripheral
US5904591A (en) * 1997-04-08 1999-05-18 Shiau; Julian J. L. Power connector system for use with a computer system synchronously
DE29908881U1 (en) * 1999-05-20 1999-11-18 Denkinger Gunther Switched socket for external computer peripheral devices

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5465366A (en) * 1993-09-03 1995-11-07 Energy Concepts, Inc. Power control module for computer monitors
US5579201A (en) * 1995-08-23 1996-11-26 Karageozian; Vicken H. Modified electrical strip for energizing/de-energizing secondary devices simultaneously with a main device
US5904591A (en) * 1997-04-08 1999-05-18 Shiau; Julian J. L. Power connector system for use with a computer system synchronously
GB2327819A (en) * 1997-07-31 1999-02-03 Neutral Ltd Power controller for a computer peripheral
DE29908881U1 (en) * 1999-05-20 1999-11-18 Denkinger Gunther Switched socket for external computer peripheral devices

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2386004B (en) * 2001-12-07 2005-08-24 Peter Steven Robertson Socket assembly
GB2401494A (en) * 2003-05-09 2004-11-10 Stephen Keith Nelson Peripheral power supply control device
GB2460450A (en) * 2008-05-30 2009-12-02 Cmd Ltd Power control device having communication with primary device

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