WO1999031768A1 - Reel-shaped shell for dc power supply adaptor - Google Patents
Reel-shaped shell for dc power supply adaptor Download PDFInfo
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- WO1999031768A1 WO1999031768A1 PCT/IT1997/000310 IT9700310W WO9931768A1 WO 1999031768 A1 WO1999031768 A1 WO 1999031768A1 IT 9700310 W IT9700310 W IT 9700310W WO 9931768 A1 WO9931768 A1 WO 9931768A1
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- Prior art keywords
- shell
- reel
- power supply
- shaped shell
- adaptor
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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
- H01R13/665—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
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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
- H01R13/72—Means for accommodating flexible lead within the holder
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- This invention relates generally to DC power supply adaptors for portable apparatuses that may be directly plugged in a standard mains socket and more specifically to a shell for such an accessory permitting an orderly arrangement of the DC output cable and jack termination when packing and transporting the adaptor.
- More and more electronic appliances, instruments and apparatuses such as PCs, cellulars, phones, scientific instruments and the like are being designed and manufactured in a portable version, usually including rechargeable battery packs.
- DC powered apparatuses are normally sold complete with an inventory of essential accessories that most often includes a DC power supply-adaptor for powering the apparatuses from a standard mains socket, when available, and/or for recharging the battery pack, when present in the portable apparatus.
- a DC power supply-adaptor for powering the apparatuses from a standard mains socket, when available, and/or for recharging the battery pack, when present in the portable apparatus.
- DC power supply adaptors are normally configured as a box-like plastic container of the power supply circuitry, provided with a standard plug extension for connecting to a standard socket (mains). From the box-like container emerges a relatively long DC output cable, usually terminated with a standard jack or equivalent connection plug.
- the shell of the invention provides for a permanent resilient impact absorbing outer protection of the box-like plastic container of the power supply circuitry.
- the shell of the invention has a reel like shape, the main hollow portion of which houses the box-like plastic container of the DC power supply adaptor.
- the tubular wall of the reel-shaped shell has an aperture of a size sufficient for the termination jack and the output cable to pass through it, to be eventually wound over the reel-shaped shell when the adaptor must be packed for transportation.
- the reel-shaped shell has two integral flexible straps extending from opposite sides of a first flange portion of the reel-shaped shell.
- the entire shell and integral straps are made of an elastomer, such as a natural or synthetic rubber.
- the shell practically becomes an integral part of the DC power supply adaptor remaining always on the box-like plastic container of the adaptor, protecting it from accidental drops on hard floors in view of the impact absorbing resilient properties of the shell surrounding the box-like plastic container of the adaptor.
- Figure 1 is a prospective view of the reel-shaped shell of the invention
- Figure 2 is a sectional view of the shell of the invention including a phantom line profile of the DC power supply adaptor hosted into the shell.
- the shell of the invention may be produced by injection molding in a single piece.
- it is made of a moldable elastomer as a natural rubber or a synthetic rubber-like material, having good shock-absorbing properties.
- the shell 1 has a typical reel shape, defined by a lower flange portion 2 and an upper flange portion 3 terminating a substantially tubular portion 3 of the shell.
- the shell 1 defines a main hollow portion 4, the dimensions of which match the dimensions of the box-like plastic container 5 of the DC power supply adaptor in order to house it completely, with the exception of the standard plug extension 6.
- the plug extension 6 of the adaptor may have any shape depending on the local standard of power outlets.
- the DC output cable 7 and its standard jack termination (not shown in the figures) are passed through a dedicated aperture 8 purposely made through the tubular wall 3 of the reel-shaped shell.
- the shell 1 may define secondary hollow portions 9 and 9' along the side from which the DC output cable 7 emerges from the adaptor case 5, in order to accommodate the reinforcing grommet 10 that is customarily present at the insertion point. of the cable 7 in the case 5 of the adaptor.
- the inner wall 11 is provided of a slot 12 projectively aligned with the aperture 8 through the outer tubular wall 3 of the reel-shaped shell 1.
- two integral flexible straps 13 and 14 extend from the bottom flange portion 2 and their free ends are provided with cooperating buckle means 15 and 16 respectively.
- the cable 7 When packing the adaptor for transportation, the cable 7 is completely wound over the outer surface of the tubular portion 3 of the reel-shaped shell 1 , the free ends of the two straps 13 and 14 are brought together so as to tighten wound cable and the buckle means 15 and 16 are engaged to retain the wound cable and relative jack termination neatly over the reel-shaped shell.
- the resilient shock absorbing character of the reel-shaped shell 1 protects the hosted box-like plastic container 5 of the adaptor from accidental impacts on hard surfaces, greatly enhancing the sturdiness of the adaptor.
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Priority Applications (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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EP97949103A EP1038336B1 (en) | 1997-12-12 | 1997-12-12 | Reel-shaped shell for dc power supply adaptor |
PCT/IT1997/000310 WO1999031768A1 (en) | 1997-12-12 | 1997-12-12 | Reel-shaped shell for dc power supply adaptor |
DE69715475T DE69715475T2 (en) | 1997-12-12 | 1997-12-12 | REEL-SHAPED HOUSING FOR DC POWER ADAPTER |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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PCT/IT1997/000310 WO1999031768A1 (en) | 1997-12-12 | 1997-12-12 | Reel-shaped shell for dc power supply adaptor |
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WO1999031768A1 true WO1999031768A1 (en) | 1999-06-24 |
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PCT/IT1997/000310 WO1999031768A1 (en) | 1997-12-12 | 1997-12-12 | Reel-shaped shell for dc power supply adaptor |
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EP (1) | EP1038336B1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE69715475T2 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1999031768A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2343911A (en) * | 1998-08-20 | 2000-05-24 | Tsai Li Hui Chou | Power cable binder mounting arrangement |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US1696495A (en) * | 1927-07-11 | 1928-12-25 | Malte J Malling | Electric appliance |
GB2241838A (en) * | 1989-11-13 | 1991-09-11 | Graham Backhouse | Plug with flanges to store cable |
US5507667A (en) * | 1994-05-11 | 1996-04-16 | Asian Micro Sources, Inc. | Power cord securing and storage device |
US5531333A (en) * | 1994-10-18 | 1996-07-02 | Vara; James E. | Storage system for electrical appliances, powercords and adapters |
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- 1997-12-12 EP EP97949103A patent/EP1038336B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1997-12-12 WO PCT/IT1997/000310 patent/WO1999031768A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 1997-12-12 DE DE69715475T patent/DE69715475T2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US1696495A (en) * | 1927-07-11 | 1928-12-25 | Malte J Malling | Electric appliance |
GB2241838A (en) * | 1989-11-13 | 1991-09-11 | Graham Backhouse | Plug with flanges to store cable |
US5507667A (en) * | 1994-05-11 | 1996-04-16 | Asian Micro Sources, Inc. | Power cord securing and storage device |
US5531333A (en) * | 1994-10-18 | 1996-07-02 | Vara; James E. | Storage system for electrical appliances, powercords and adapters |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2343911A (en) * | 1998-08-20 | 2000-05-24 | Tsai Li Hui Chou | Power cable binder mounting arrangement |
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EP1038336B1 (en) | 2002-09-11 |
EP1038336A1 (en) | 2000-09-27 |
DE69715475T2 (en) | 2003-01-09 |
DE69715475D1 (en) | 2002-10-17 |
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