Patent ID: 8079852
Filing Date: 2011-12-20
Classification: G06F,H01R

Abstract:
1. A power adapter, comprising: an adapter base defining a plug member channel immediately adjacent a first channel wall and a second channel wall that is oriented substantially perpendicular to the first channel wall; a power member connector that extends into the first channel wall such that no part of the power member connector protrudes into the defined plug member channel; a ground member connector located on the second channel wall and spaced apart from the power member channel; and a plug member comprising a plug base having a first plug wall and a second plug wall that is oriented substantially perpendicularly to the first plug wall, wherein a power member is located on the first plug wall and a ground member is located on the second plug wall, and wherein the plug member is operable to be inserted into the plug member channel such that the power member enters the power member channel and electrically couples to the power member connector and the ground member engages the ground member connector.