Electrical connectors – Interrelated connectors relatively movable during use – Movement about axis
Patent
1994-02-01
1995-03-21
Paumen, Gary F.
Electrical connectors
Interrelated connectors relatively movable during use
Movement about axis
H01R 3500
Patent
active
053990935
ABSTRACT:
A low profile rotatable electrical plug includes a housing and a set of conductive prongs positioned on one face of the housing for insertion into a conventional wall outlet. A power cord exits the housing in a direction generally perpendicular to the prongs such that the cord parallels the wall when the plug is inserted into a wall outlet. A rotative coupling device mounted within the housing provides a rotative electrical connection between the power cord and the prongs. The rotative coupling device includes first and second sets of conductors carried by respective conductor support plates. The conductors in the first support plate are electrically connected to respective conductors in the power cord, and the conductors in the second support plate are electrically connected to respective prongs. The first support plate is fixedly mounted within the housing and the second support rotates within the housing relative to the first support plate. The prongs extend from the second support plate and through an aperture in the housing for rotation relative to the cord. The plug further includes structure for releasably locking the position of the power cord with respect to the prongs.
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Schneider Roy J.
Stewart Craig
Paumen Gary F.
Woods Industries, Inc.
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