GB2386260A - Compact mains plug - Google Patents

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GB2386260A
GB2386260A GB0205040A GB0205040A GB2386260A GB 2386260 A GB2386260 A GB 2386260A GB 0205040 A GB0205040 A GB 0205040A GB 0205040 A GB0205040 A GB 0205040A GB 2386260 A GB2386260 A GB 2386260A
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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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • H01R13/68—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in fuse
    • 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
    • H01R25/14—Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
    • 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

Abstract

A compact mains plug accepts wires cut to the same length, and has a spade-type fuse mounted in one pin. The wires are connected by a wedge-shaped terminal (4, 5, Fig 2) so that the wire need not be stripped, and the cable is also clamped by a wedge-shaped clamp (6, 7, Fig 3). The plugs plug into a bank of sockets 15. The system is useful where many devices need to be plugged in, such as a home entertainment system or computer system.

Description

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Design for Compact Electrical PIU2 & Socket Plugs are obviously in wide use throughout the UK and the rest of the world for all electrical appliances. Plugs and sockets vary dependant on the country of use and the type of product. The compact plug is a design to enable the easier and tidier instalment of groups of electrical appliances, such as computer systems (where usually 3-7 plugs are in use at one time) or home entertainment centres (television, video, satellite receiver, DVD player and stereo). In both instances there are several power sources needed at the same time.
The compact plug has been designed for multiple uses. It has relatively small dimensions compared with regular plugs and can be fitted to existing devices very easily. The plug will also be fitted to a much smaller bank of sockets with the design requiring much less space.
As you can see in Fig I all three connecters (Positive, Negative and Earth) are designed in a line, enabling all three wires to be cut to equal lengths for ease of installation.
As illustrated in Fig 2 the wires are fitted to the prongs (1,2 & 3) by simply pushing the wire into the two wedges (4 & 5). This dismisses the need to strip the ends of all the wires to correct lengths prior to installation.
Fig 3 shows the wedges 6 & 7 that work in much the same way as wedges 4 & 5 to hold the whole cable in place, replacing the regular system of a clamp and screws.
The fuse in Fig 1 will be of the spade variety as used in cars in place of the conventional fuses currently used in plugs. The fuse will have the ability to be changed without needing to open the main plug body.
Fig 4 shows a cross section of the socket illustrating how the prongs 1 2 & 3 will fit into the connecters 8 9 & 10 with the curved clamp in the top of the connecter hooking onto the recesses in the prongs 1 2 & 3. Also the two lobes (11 & 12) fit into the two recesses in the plug body (13 & 14).
Both of the features illustrated in Fig 4 show how the plug will be held firmly in place.
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In Fig 5 you are able to see how the bank of sockets (15) can have plugs placed along it's length at any interval that is convenient for the appliances needing power, as opposed to being dictated by the pre determined spacing of the sockets.
The bank of sockets (15) as shown in Fig 5 will have a length of standard
I electrical flex with a standard plug fitted to the end to enable the entire design to be fitted to existing power sources. The socket bank can also be pre mounted onto furniture such as computer tables or television units (not illustrated).

Claims (5)

  1. Claims 1) Due to the size of the compact plug, it makes for a very compact system for powering domestic and commercial systems.
  2. 2) The compact plug is able to be mounted neatly out of the way without the awkward bulk of existing systems.
  3. 3) Home entertainment centres and computers can be taken from country to country (i. e. People with homes abroad or people requiring the use of computers abroad) with the only requirement being a single international plug adaptor as opposed to several.
  4. 4) By pre fitting a socket bank to a piece of furniture, electrical appliances can be powered by connecting at convenient places along the socket bank with only one lead being on display as opposed to between three and seven leads being coiled around each other.
  5. 5) Due to the design of the compact plug it is far simpler to connect than existing plugs as there is no need to cut each wire (positive, negative and earth) to different lengths and there is no need to strip wires to fit the plug, which can be a difficult task.
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Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB566384A (en) * 1943-03-23 1944-12-28 Dorman & Smith Ltd Improvements in and relating to electrical connector plugs
GB612642A (en) * 1946-05-28 1948-11-16 Dorman & Smith Ltd Improvements in and relating to electric plug and socket connectors
GB1586190A (en) * 1976-05-26 1981-03-18 Itt Shrouded bus bar system
GB2201306A (en) * 1987-02-21 1988-08-24 Idc Plugs Limited Electrical plug terminals and cable clamp
GB2215918A (en) * 1988-03-18 1989-09-27 Curtis George S 13 amp 250 volt electrical connector
US5688132A (en) * 1996-04-19 1997-11-18 The Wiremold Company Plug in raceway with socketless receptacle
US6086388A (en) * 1998-05-05 2000-07-11 Tvm Group, Inc. Auxiliary switch system for use with removable circuit breaker
GB2351394A (en) * 1999-06-23 2000-12-27 Hsing Chau Ind Co Ltd Electric jack

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB566384A (en) * 1943-03-23 1944-12-28 Dorman & Smith Ltd Improvements in and relating to electrical connector plugs
GB612642A (en) * 1946-05-28 1948-11-16 Dorman & Smith Ltd Improvements in and relating to electric plug and socket connectors
GB1586190A (en) * 1976-05-26 1981-03-18 Itt Shrouded bus bar system
GB2201306A (en) * 1987-02-21 1988-08-24 Idc Plugs Limited Electrical plug terminals and cable clamp
GB2215918A (en) * 1988-03-18 1989-09-27 Curtis George S 13 amp 250 volt electrical connector
US5688132A (en) * 1996-04-19 1997-11-18 The Wiremold Company Plug in raceway with socketless receptacle
US6086388A (en) * 1998-05-05 2000-07-11 Tvm Group, Inc. Auxiliary switch system for use with removable circuit breaker
GB2351394A (en) * 1999-06-23 2000-12-27 Hsing Chau Ind Co Ltd Electric jack

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