GB2410841A - Campsite polarity adaptor - Google Patents

Campsite polarity adaptor Download PDF

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GB2410841A
GB2410841A GB0402757A GB0402757A GB2410841A GB 2410841 A GB2410841 A GB 2410841A GB 0402757 A GB0402757 A GB 0402757A GB 0402757 A GB0402757 A GB 0402757A GB 2410841 A GB2410841 A GB 2410841A
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Frank Gorazdowski
Terence Cross
Richard Paul Woolgrove
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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
    • H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
    • H01R31/06—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
    • H01R31/065—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter with built-in electric apparatus
    • 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
    • H01R13/717—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in light source
    • 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
    • H01R13/717—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in light source
    • H01R13/7175—Light emitting diodes (LEDs)
    • 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
    • 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
    • H01R29/00—Coupling parts for selective co-operation with a counterpart in different ways to establish different circuits, e.g. for voltage selection, for series-parallel selection, programmable connectors

Abstract

A polarity adaptor allows an electrical mains socket (eg on a campsite) to be used even if it is wired incorrectly. The adaptor includes weather-proof sockets 5 mounted on a weather-proof enclosure 3, with a cable 2 and plug 1. Each of the sockets is wired differently, and each has an associated light emitting diode (led) 6, 7 and 8, which indicates the socket that the appliance must be plugged into.

Description

24lo84l 1.
Campsite Polanty Adaptor.
The invention relates to a polarity adaptor of a type which includes a plug for connecting to an electrical supply and a flexible cable connecting the plug to the adaptor As one assembly, the plug, cable and adaptor is suitable for exterior use in climates normally associated with europe.
When travelling throughout europe, for example, from campsite to campsite, it is often necessary to rewire the plug of the supply cable to your camper, caravan or appliance to suite the electrical supply provided. Such an activity can be even more inconvenient when undertaken during bad weather or in poor light conditions.
An object of the invention Is that when the adaptor is plugged into the campsite or venue supply, it will enable the user to correctly connect the appliance into the supply without delay or hinderance The adaptor is enclosed in a weatherproof shock resistant enclosure.
A description of the invention will now refer to the accompanying drawing which shows figure-1 a side elevation and figure-2 a plan elevation.
Figure-2 shows a 16amp, 230volt, 2-phase and earth industrial plug to BS/EN 60309-2 (1), with a 3-core double insulated 2.5mm sq flexible cable (2), connected to a weatherproof enclosure (3) via a compression gland (4).
Assembled on the lid of the enclosure are three 1 Camp, 230volt, 2-phase and earth IP44 small flanged panel sockets with spring return covers (5). Associated with each socket is an LED with a lens assembly (6) or (7) or (8). Alternative rated plugs and sockets may be used dependent upon the desired application.
The method of connection is that the plug (1) is connected to a suitable supply socket at the campsite or venue. The polarity of the campsite or venue is then indicated by one of the three LEDs, either (6), (7) or (8). Whichever LED is illuminated, the corresponding socket (5) Is selected as the socket in which to place the supply cable to the caravan or appliance.
An example of the operation is If the polarity of the supply is in accordance with the LIVE, NEUTRAL and EARTH sockets then the LED6 will be illuminated and the associated socket is the one into which the appliance cable must be connected.
Another example is that if the NEUTRAL and LIVE are reversed, then LED7 will be illuminated and that associated socket is the one into which the appliance cable must be connected. 2.

Claims (4)

1 A polarity adaptor comprising of a weather-proof enclosure and a number of weather-proof sockets each with an accompanying l.e.d. for each socket, one of which will illuminate to Indicate the socket which matches the supply to which the polarity adaptor is connected.
2. A polarity adaptor as claimed in claim 1 where the polarity adaptor Is connected to the local supply voltage by a flexible cable and weather proof plug.
3 A polarity adaptor as claimed in claim 1 and claim 2 that will indicate by illuminated l.e.d. the socket into which the user may plug the appliance or caravan that will be suitable for that appliance or caravan.
4. A polarity adaptor as claimed in claim 1 and claim 2 and claim 3 into which the appliance or caravan may be plugged using a weatherproof plug and a flexible cable.
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WO2010110854A1 (en) * 2009-03-23 2010-09-30 Tyco Electronics Corporation Connector assembly with a light indicative of a connector status
CN104241976A (en) * 2013-06-17 2014-12-24 纬创资通股份有限公司 Power socket device and load current detecting and representing method thereof

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US3626354A (en) * 1970-03-04 1971-12-07 Philip M Banner Polarity-reversing adapter means
US4111516A (en) * 1975-07-03 1978-09-05 Wireman Wallace H Ground and polarity monitoring apparatus including means to correct improper polarity
US4204243A (en) * 1978-03-02 1980-05-20 Ross Anthony J Polarity indicating and reversing unit

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US3626354A (en) * 1970-03-04 1971-12-07 Philip M Banner Polarity-reversing adapter means
US4111516A (en) * 1975-07-03 1978-09-05 Wireman Wallace H Ground and polarity monitoring apparatus including means to correct improper polarity
US4204243A (en) * 1978-03-02 1980-05-20 Ross Anthony J Polarity indicating and reversing unit

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2010110854A1 (en) * 2009-03-23 2010-09-30 Tyco Electronics Corporation Connector assembly with a light indicative of a connector status
US8187024B2 (en) 2009-03-23 2012-05-29 Tyco Electronics Corporation Connector assembly with a light indicative of a connector status
CN104241976A (en) * 2013-06-17 2014-12-24 纬创资通股份有限公司 Power socket device and load current detecting and representing method thereof
CN104241976B (en) * 2013-06-17 2016-06-08 纬创资通股份有限公司 The load current detection of electrical source socket and electrical source socket and method for expressing

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