Schuko

Abstract: The present invention relates to a power connector provided with an improved Schuko grounding socket architecture. The Schuko grounding socket architecture includes a Schuko access portion, which includes Schuko contacts located beyond the top face panel. The Schuko contacts are configured in the form of a flat metallic surface substantially parallel to the top face panel to provide a sufficient surface area for physical contact with the flat grounding contact of the Schuko plug, thereby ensuring a good ground contact with the plug. Preferably, the Schuko contacts are in turn bent over to gain additional structural strength.

Abstract: A power supply system (10) is disclosed in which Schuko sockets (18.1,18.2,18.3,18.4,18.5,18.6) are mounted in back-to-back pairs with units between them which provide receptacles (92) for the pins of Schuko plugs. Each unit comprises a moulding (32) of synthetic plastics material which is in the form of a loop with a crossbar (42) dividing the area within the loop into two spaces. Pairs of electrical receptacles are provided in these spaces, one pair of receptacles being neutral and the other being live. The sockets are offset with respect to one another so that the pins of a Schuko plug inserted into one socket of a back-to-back pair enter one neutral and one live receptacle, and the pins of a second Schuko plug being inserted into the other of the back-to-back sockets enters the other neutral receptacle and the other live receptacle.

Abstract: The cable outlet (3) is pivotable about a jointed fixture (4) pref. assembled from two halves and pressed together in a holder (9) with a short pivot axis (10). The protective conductor contact (11) is brought in through the centre and rivetted to the contact plate (7). The plug pins are rivetted to current-carrying contacts (13) on either side, with partition walls (12) to prevent short-circuits. e The contacts are provided with screw threads throughout for cable connections and shielded by a spring-loaded flap when not in use. USE - In homes or offices with conventional Schuko sockets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a power connector for receiving an electric plug The power connector is provided with a three-piece safety shutter architecture to prevent unwanted or improper insertion of a single plug pole into the power receptacles Preferably, the power connector is further provided with a Schuko grounding frame and a direct wiring architecture, allowing the invention to meet the strict international safety standards for household plugs, adapters and socket-outlets