Patent classifications
H01R13/70
SUBSEA CONNECTOR
A switchable subsea connector includes a first connector part, a second connector part removably connected to the first connector part; and a switching unit. The connector parts each include at least one electrical conductor and each switching unit includes at least one individual switching device. Each electrical conductor in at least one connector part is allocated to an individual switching device of the switching unit; wherein each of the individual switching devices includes a micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) switch.
PLUGGABLE MODULE
A pluggable module includes a power control unit, an interface unit, a monitoring unit, and a signal linkage unit. The power control unit is connected to the interface unit, and the pluggable module can be inserted into an external device by using the interface unit. One end of a pull ring is rotatably connected to a bracket, and the other end can trigger a signal switch. When the pull ring is in an ON state, the signal switch is triggered to send a first switch signal, or when the pull ring is in an OFF state, the signal switch sends a second switch signal. The monitoring unit is configured to control, upon receiving the first switch signal, the power control unit to be powered on, or control, upon receiving the second switch signal, the power control unit to be powered off.
PLUGGABLE MODULE
A pluggable module includes a power control unit, an interface unit, a monitoring unit, and a signal linkage unit. The power control unit is connected to the interface unit, and the pluggable module can be inserted into an external device by using the interface unit. One end of a pull ring is rotatably connected to a bracket, and the other end can trigger a signal switch. When the pull ring is in an ON state, the signal switch is triggered to send a first switch signal, or when the pull ring is in an OFF state, the signal switch sends a second switch signal. The monitoring unit is configured to control, upon receiving the first switch signal, the power control unit to be powered on, or control, upon receiving the second switch signal, the power control unit to be powered off.
RECHARGEABLE USB ELECTRICAL OUTLET WITH INTEGRATED LIGHTING WITH CONNECTIVITY
An electrical outlet device and system for providing light and power during the night or during a power failure. The device and system includes rechargeable energy storage devices that can be utilized to provide power to the outlet(s) and the light sources. The device and system can have two sections, a main and a removable section both having their own energy storage devices and light sources. The removeable section may connected with a computing device that can interface with a wireless module to transmit/receive data packets wirelessly.
Powered wall plate with plug prongs
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.
ELECTRICAL CORD CAP WITH EASY CONNECT HOUSING PORTIONS
An electrical connector body is provided includes first and second housing portions formed from molded plastic. The housing portions include first and second interface surfaces that are configured to butt against one another to define a housing and one or more electrical components are disposed within an interior of the housing. The one or more electrical components may comprise connectors of a male or female cord cap, an in-line surge suppression circuit, and/or a compact automatic transfer switch. In one implementation, each of the first and second connector body portions may include a strain relief extension for engaging an electrical cord and a compression member (3691) may be disposed over the strain relief extensions to secure together the first and second connector body portions. The compression member may be selected from a set of compression members based on a size of the electrical cord.
ELECTRICAL CORD CAP WITH EASY CONNECT HOUSING PORTIONS
An electrical connector body is provided includes first and second housing portions formed from molded plastic. The housing portions include first and second interface surfaces that are configured to butt against one another to define a housing and one or more electrical components are disposed within an interior of the housing. The one or more electrical components may comprise connectors of a male or female cord cap, an in-line surge suppression circuit, and/or a compact automatic transfer switch. In one implementation, each of the first and second connector body portions may include a strain relief extension for engaging an electrical cord and a compression member (3691) may be disposed over the strain relief extensions to secure together the first and second connector body portions. The compression member may be selected from a set of compression members based on a size of the electrical cord.
Tamper-resistant nightlight
A tamper resistant nightlight for placement in an electrical receptacle, the nightlight includes a body that has a base with an LED circuit and plug blades extending from the body. A housing includes a locking element configured to restrict a child from removing the nightlight from the electrical receptacle through a flange that extends away from the body to be positioned behind a rear surface of an electrical wall plate associated with the electrical receptacle to prevent the tamper resistant nightlight from being removed from the electrical receptacle while the electrical wall plate is coupled to the electrical receptacle.
Modular consumer-configurable electrical fixture system
Described herein is a modular outlet system that provides flexibility in locating switches, outlets, and sensors. A base can be recessed into a surface, such as a wall, floor, or ceiling and can be connected to a power source. The base can accept multiple types of inserts. The inserts can include switches, outlets, sensors, and blank plates. The inserts can lock into place with the base and unlock based on manipulation of a recessed button. Inserts can engage the base with staged gate opening to minimize chances of electrical shock.
Modular consumer-configurable electrical fixture system
Described herein is a modular outlet system that provides flexibility in locating switches, outlets, and sensors. A base can be recessed into a surface, such as a wall, floor, or ceiling and can be connected to a power source. The base can accept multiple types of inserts. The inserts can include switches, outlets, sensors, and blank plates. The inserts can lock into place with the base and unlock based on manipulation of a recessed button. Inserts can engage the base with staged gate opening to minimize chances of electrical shock.