Patent ID: 7108564
Filing Date: 2006-09-19
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A convertible plug comprising: an insulating housing having a plurality of slots formed at a front portion thereof; at least one reception channel arranged in at least one side of said insulating housing; a plurality of contacts disposed in said plurality of slots; a convertible member having a substantially rectangular base and two lateral arms, said base having a hole defined therein for receiving said insulating housing, said base having a width larger than a width of said insulating housing, said convertible member being sleeved on said insulating housing and displaceable between a first position and a second position; and at least one resilient member being received in said at least one reception channel and arranged between said insulating housing and said convertible member, whereby when said convertible plug is inserted into a small socket, said small socket displaces said convertible member to said first position thereby allowing said convertible plug to be inserted into said small socket.