A powered wall plate comprising a wall plate, at least two electrical plug prongs, an electrical circuit, and an electrical feature. The wall plate has a front surface opposite a rear surface and at least one opening sized to expose a first electrical receptacle of an electrical device. The at least two electrical plug prongs originate within the wall plate and extend rearward from the rear surface, and are configured to removably mate with a second electrical receptacle of the electrical device. The electrical circuit is located between the front surface and the rear surface. The electrical feature is exposed on the wall plate and is configured to receive power from the at least two electrical plug prongs through the electrical circuit. The wall plate may have a profile with a first thickness and a second thickness. The second thickness may be less than three times the first thickness.

A smart-home device may include a plurality of wire connectors configured to receive a plurality of signals from an environmental system; a plurality of diodes configured to receive the plurality of signals from the plurality of wire connectors, wherein at least two of the plurality of diodes have different voltage drops; and a power-stealing circuit that is configured to receive outputs of the plurality of diodes and to steal power through one of the plurality of wire connectors that is determined at least in part by the different voltage drops.

The present disclosure relates to a multifunctional smart socket. The multifunctional smart socket includes a housing, where a chip is arranged in the housing, a universal serial bus (USB) interface and a TYPE-C interface are provided on a panel of the housing; a multi-protocol quick charge module is arranged on the chip, and the USB interface and the TYPE-C interface are electrically connected to the multi-protocol quick charge module; and a main control module is further arranged on the chip, a first monitoring module and a second monitoring module are connected to the main control module, the first monitoring module is electrically connected to the USB interface, the second monitoring module is electrically connected to the TYPE-C interface, and the main control module controls the multi-protocol quick charge module to charge according to a signal of the first monitoring module or the second monitoring module.

Apparatus for opposed terminals of an electrical device includes magnetic material carried by a cover formed of an electrically insulative material and concurrently covering the terminals, and a magnetic attraction between the magnetic material and the terminals magnetically coupling the cover to the terminals. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes covers formed of an electrically insulative material and connected by hinges to the electrical device for movement between open positions away from the terminals and closed positions covering the respective terminals.

A refrigerator including a cabinet in which an electronic device is disposed, a cooling module provided with a cooling air supply system and detachably mounted on an outer side of the cabinet, a cabinet connection device electrically connected to the electronic device and including a cabinet fixing member fixed to the cabinet and a cabinet connector bufferably mounted to the cabinet fixing member, and a module connection device electrically connected to the cooling air supply system and including a module fixing member fixed to the cooling module and a module connector bufferably mounted to the module fixing member.

A modular power distribution system, comprising a client device configured to be inserted into a host device, and having a series of independently configurable electrical connections and predetermined electrical connections connecting the host device, the client device, and a cable to deliver power from the cable to a peripheral of the client. A modular power distribution system, comprising a host device having first and second compartments, the second compartment being dimensioned to automatically align the client electrical coupler with the host electrical coupler and form a protective barrier while the client electrical coupler is in contact with the host electrical coupler. A modular power distribution system comprising a multi-gang host device and a client assembly, and having a series of independently configurable electrical connections and predetermined electrical connections connecting the multi-gang host device, the client assembly, and a cable(s) to deliver power from the cable the client assembly.

An apparatus, relating to a modified version of a power strip, consisting of a power strip fastened to one side of a plastic plate, or any other comparable material, consisting of an extended male cord that can be plugged into a female end of an extension cord, a quick extension cord reel and release mechanism that can house a long extension cord, by which the extension cord can be wound up when length is not needed, or quickly released when more length is needed, and a clip fastened to the other side of the plastic plate, or any other comparable material, that allows the user to attach the power strip with the corded power tool plugged into it, to a tool belt, pocket, or any other convenient location.

A lighting device and system having a faceplate and a backplate. The faceplate or the backplate may have an arm or a set of arms having electrical conductors to connect or couple to the electrical contact points of an outlet, plug, or switch. The operational modes may be in an emergency lighting mode and a nightlight mode. The voltage source can be connected to a light source or sensor through the control circuit or the switch, and the light source may be activated based on the output of the sensor. A controller is connected to the sensor can send or receive wireless signals through a wireless module.

A powered wall plate may include a face plate comprising an opening extending through the face plate from the first surface to the rear surface. A first keyed interface may be formed at the rear surface of the face plate. An electrical receptacle may comprise a second keyed interface configured to be coupled with the first keyed interface, the electrical receptacle further comprising terminals disposed on sides of the electrical receptacle. Spring-biased terminals may be coupled to the face plate and coupled with the terminals. A powered feature may be coupled to the face plate and configured to be electrically coupled to the electrical receptacle through the spring-biased terminals when the first keyed interface and the second keyed interface are mateably coupled. Power may not be supplied from the electrical receptacle to the powered feature when the first keyed interface is not mateably coupled with the second keyed interface.

A connector includes a housing, a first electrode and a second electrode. The housing further includes a first body, bending parts, foolproof key positions, a second buckle, a first opening and a second opening. The first body forms a first accommodating space and a second accommodating space. The first accommodating space is provided with the foolproof key positions, the first opening, the second opening and the second buckle. The second buckle can be arranged corresponding to a first buckle of the wire end connector to buckle the wire end connector in the first accommodating space and the second accommodating space. The first electrode includes a first end and a third end, and the third end forms first current divider pins. The second electrode includes a second end and a fourth end, and the fourth end forms second current divider pins.