Patent ID: 7658625
Filing Date: 2010-02-09
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An external AC power adapter, comprising: a body formed from a resilient material and arranged to isolate electrically energized components housed therein; AC-DC power conversion circuitry housed in the body, the AC-DC power conversion circuitry arranged for converting an AC power input to a DC power output; and a faceplate configured to be removably attachable to the body, the faceplate comprising: a plug that is swivelably coupled to the body and including electrical contacts coupled to an AC circuit portion of the power conversion circuitry, the electrical contacts being coupled to the plug so that electrical contacts are foldable between a stowed position and an extended position, the electrical contacts being further arranged for mateable engagement with corresponding contacts in an AC power receptacle when in the extended position, the plug being arranged to rotate at least 90 degrees with respect to the adapter for variably orientating the electrical contacts when in the extended position, and a user operable release mechanism disposed in a front face of the faceplate for releasing the faceplate from the body when the faceplate is attached to the body.