US6126460A
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Safety dual plug structure
Assignee: Golden Bridge Electech Inc
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Filing: 1999-07-30
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Granted: 2000-10-03
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Expires: 2019-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A safety dual plug structure with a primary plug and a secondary plug mounted to an electrical charger is disclosed. The primary plug is provided with a casing rotatably received in a cavity defined in the charger with two prongs mounted thereto for selectively engaging with a first type wall outlet. The primary plug has first terminal members connected to the prongs and extending beyond the casing for selectively engaging with first contacts of the charger. An interior space is defined in the casing for movably receiving a secondary plug. The secondary plug has two blades selectively extend beyond the casing of the primary plug for engaging with a second type wall outlet. The secondary plug has second terminal members shielded in the casing of the primary plug. Openings are formed on the casing of the primary plug for allowing second, resilient contacts of the charger to extend into the casing and electrically engage the second terminal members when the secondary plug is in use. Raised portions are formed on the casing for contacting and preventing the second contacts from entering the casing when the secondary plug is not in use thereby eliminating undesired engagement between the secondary plug and the second contacts of the charger.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Wu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R27/00; H01R35/00; H01R35/04; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/665; H01R13/6675; H01R31/00; H01R31/06; H01R31/065; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/956
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
394 words
A dual plug structure being mounted in a cavity defined in an electrical device, comprising: a circuit board arranged in the cavity; a pair of first contacts and a pair of second contacts being formed on the circuit board; a primary plug pivotally retained in the cavity and movable between a first erect position where the primary plug partially project beyond the cavity and a first collapsed position where the primary plug is substantially completely received in the cavity, the primary plug comprising: a first casing defining an interior space, a pair of access openings being formed in the first casing corresponding to the second contacts; a pair of prongs extending beyond the first casing and being plugged in a first external electrical socket; a pair of first terminal members fixed in the first casing and having first ends connected to the prongs and second ends extending beyond the first casing; and a pair of raised ribs formed on the first casing and corresponding to and being engageable with the second contacts; and a secondary plug rotatably received in the interior space of the primary plug and movable between a second erect position where the secondary plug partially project beyond the first casing and a second collapsed position where the secondary plug is substantially completely received in the interior space of the primary plug, the secondary plug comprising: a second casing defining a pair of blade receiving bores, and a pair of blades received and retained in the blade receiving bore and partially extending beyond the second casing and engaging with a second external electrical socket, each blade comprising a second terminal member partially extending beyond the second casing without interfering with the first casing; whereby when the primary plug is moved to the first erect position, the first terminal members engage with the corresponding first contacts and when the primary plug is moved to the first collapsed position, the first terminal members disengage from the first contact; and whereby when the secondary plug is moved to the second erect position, the second contacts extend into the first casing through the access openings thereof for engaging with the second terminal members of the secondary plug and when the secondary plug is moved to the second collapsed position, the raised ribs engage with and prevent the second contacts from engaging with the second terminal members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
394 words
A dual plug structure being mounted in a cavity defined in an electrical device, comprising: a circuit board arranged in the cavity; a pair of first contacts and a pair of second contacts being formed on the circuit board; a primary plug pivotally retained in the cavity and movable between a first erect position where the primary plug partially project beyond the cavity and a first collapsed position where the primary plug is substantially completely received in the cavity, the primary plug comprising: a first casing defining an interior space, a pair of access openings being formed in the first casing corresponding to the second contacts; a pair of prongs extending beyond the first casing and being plugged in a first external electrical socket; a pair of first terminal members fixed in the first casing and having first ends connected to the prongs and second ends extending beyond the first casing; and a pair of raised ribs formed on the first casing and corresponding to and being engageable with the second contacts; and a secondary plug rotatably received in the interior space of the primary plug and movable between a second erect position where the secondary plug partially project beyond the first casing and a second collapsed position where the secondary plug is substantially completely received in the interior space of the primary plug, the secondary plug comprising: a second casing defining a pair of blade receiving bores, and a pair of blades received and retained in the blade receiving bore and partially extending beyond the second casing and engaging with a second external electrical socket, each blade comprising a second terminal member partially extending beyond the second casing without interfering with the first casing; whereby when the primary plug is moved to the first erect position, the first terminal members engage with the corresponding first contacts and when the primary plug is moved to the first collapsed position, the first terminal members disengage from the first contact; and whereby when the secondary plug is moved to the second erect position, the second contacts extend into the first casing through the access openings thereof for engaging with the second terminal members of the secondary plug and when the secondary plug is moved to the second collapsed position, the raised ribs engage with and prevent the second contacts from engaging with the second terminal members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
The dual plug structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein a sliding channel is defined in the first casing for movably receiving a slide, a switch button formed on the slide and extending beyond the first casing for facilitating manual movement of the slide, and a latch pin extending from the-slide for selectively engaging with a latch receiving bore defined in the second casing thereby retaining the secondary plug at the collapsed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The dual plug structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electrical device comprises a battery receptacle thereon for receiving and retaining a rechargeable battery set.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The dual plug structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein an electrical cable is connected to the circuit board and extends from the electrical device, a plug connector being formed on a free end of the cable.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-10-03 | 2004-04-03 | 2004-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-10-03 | 2008-04-03 | 2008-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-10-03 | 2012-04-03 | 2012-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |