Patent ID: 6592386
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An adaptor for connecting to various electrical outlets, the adapter comprising:a body; a socket being a substantially cylindrical recess in the body; at least two first protruded bases protruding from a flat bottom face of the socket; at least two curved pins, one pin in a flat side of each first protruded base, each pin following the curvature of the socket and substantially parallel to the bottom face of the socket; and a removable plug for connecting to an electrical outlet, the plug comprising: a substantially cylindrical body capable of fitting and rotating in the socket; at least two prongs protruding from a first flat face of the cylindrical body for connecting to the electrical outlet; at least two second protruded bases protruding from a second flat face of the cylindrical body; and at least two curved receiving holes for receiving the curved pins, one receiving hole in a flat side of each second protruded base, each receiving hole following the curvature of the cylindrical body and substantially parallel to the second flat face of the cylindrical body, the receiving holes electrically connected to the prongs; wherein the plug is capable of being inserted into the socket and rotated relative to the socket such that the curved pins and the curved receiving holes mechanically and electrically mate, thereby electrically connecting the adaptor to the electrical outlet.