Abstract:
An arc prevention system including a jack having a receptacle, a modular connector sized to be positioned in the receptacle of the jack, the modular connector including a plurality of contacts, with at least two of the contacts creating an energized electrical path with an external power source in electrical communication with the external power source, a latch extending from a top surface of the modular connector, a switching unit positioned on the latch, a plug unit positioned between the latch and the jack that prevents the modular connector from moving out of the receptacle, a control circuit in electrical communication with switch and the at least two energized contacts, where the electrical path between the control circuit and the switching unit is energized when the plug engages the switching unit on the latch, and the control circuit adjusts the energized electrical path to a predetermined electrical level.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, and apparatus includes an electrical socket for connection with an electrical plug, a sensor for identifying a secure connection between the electrical socket and the electrical plug, and an electronic controller electrically coupled to the electrical socket and comprising a power input for receiving power. The electronic controller is operable to transmit power to the electrical socket upon receiving a signal from the sensor identifying the secure connection between the electrical socket and the electrical plug and shut off or turn on power to the electrical socket upon receiving an external input to the electronic controller. A method is also disclosed herein. The apparatus and method provide an electronic controlled power switch or circuit breaker safety device.
Abstract:
A power plug includes a shell, input insertion plates, output power lines, a push button on the shell, and a trip assembly inside the shell for controlling electrical coupling between the input insertion plates and output power lines. The trip assembly includes a light emitting element, electrical coupling terminals, and a drive member mechanically coupled to the push button and configured to, in response to a pressing of the push button, control electrical coupling of the electrical coupling terminals, which in turn controls the electrical coupling between the input insertion plates and output power lines. The drive member includes a reflective portion that reflects a part of the light from the light emitting element to the push button as an indicator light. The dual function drive member that accomplishes both mechanical coupling and light transmission reduces the number of components. A device with an electrical control circuit is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A replaceable socket device includes adapters and a base. Each of the adapters include a jack and contacts disposed on a bottom of the adapters. The base includes sockets, an adapting interface disposed on the socket, and a coupling interface coupled to the adapting interface and an external power source. Each socket includes a bottom surface and a sidewall perpendicularly connected to the bottom surface. One of the adapters inserts in the socket via an opening formed by the bottom surface and the sidewall. The adapting interface is utilized to connect the socket and one of the adapters. The coupling interface is configured to conduct electrical signal from the external power source to the adapting interface. The structure of the adapting interface is used for allowing one of adapters to couple to the socket via the adapting interface. The adapting interface is lower than the bottom surface of the socket.
Abstract:
An electrical connector includes a male electrical plug, a female socket, a housing, and a control system. The male electrical plug, which is supplied with power, is electrically connected to the female socket. The housing contains the male electrical plug, the female socket, and a control system. The control system includes a temperature sensor and a transceiver with the temperature sensor sensing a temperature at a location within the housing and the transceiver transmitting a signal representative of the temperature to an alarm device remotely located from the electrical connector. The electrical connector can include one or more switches that are remotely controllable by the alarm device to interrupt the electrical connection between the male plug and the female socket.
Abstract:
Devices and methods are described to provide electrical power. A device of the invention may comprise a particular arrangement of components including (A) a plug assembly including positive and negative prongs, outwardly facing, for interfacing with a female cord end; (B) a first outlet assembly including positive and negative apertures, outwardly facing, for interfacing with a male cord end; and with the plug assembly and first outlet assembly disposed in an interior space of the device at a back of a housing of the device; (C) a second outlet assembly including at least one receptacle for interfacing with a male cord end, the second outlet assembly disposed in the interior space of the device and supported by the at least one vertical wall at a front of a housing of the device, the second outlet having a negative connection and a positive connection; and (D) a circuit breaker.
Abstract:
An electrical outlet control system, for controlling when an electrical outlet will be ON or OFF. A micro switch is located between the slots of the electrical outlet, and will be engaged when an electrical plug is plugged in, and thus allowing the electrical outlet to operate.
Abstract:
A reverse fault current interruptor (RFCI) may be employed in one or more locations in an electrical power system. In one example, an RFCI may be installed in a combiner box of a solar power system. The RFCI may include a reverse current detector and a circuit protector such as a circuit breaker, operable in combination to clear a line-line fault in the combiner box. The RFCI enables a reduction of incident energy levels through detection of a reversal in a fault current characteristic of some DC power systems, where a traditional overcurrent protection device (OCPD) (e.g., fuse, breaker) may not trip in the same period of time.
Abstract:
A SIM card connector includes a base, signal spring, a detection apparatus, and a controller. The detection apparatus is configured to cooperate with one side of a SIM card, and includes a fixed contact and a detection spring, where an action of the SIM card can be detected by separation or union between the fixed contact and the detection spring. The controller can disconnect a power supply of the signal spring before the SIM card is separated from the signal spring, and can switch on the power supply of the signal spring after the SIM card presses against the signal spring, which effectively prevents the SIM card from being burned out by a momentary electric arc generated between the SIM card and the signal spring when the SIM card is being inserted or removed.