发明名称 |
USB power outlet/charger direct replacement for automotive cigar lighter/power outlet |
摘要 |
A power outlet/charger for a portable electronic device, the power outlet/charger comprising an electrically insulating housing having a proximal end having an opening and a distal end having a first electrical connector; an electronic converter circuit fixedly housed in the housing for receiving a first voltage from a vehicle electrical power source through the first connector and for converting the first voltage to a second voltage compatible with the USB (Universal Serial Bus) standard; and a USB connector disposed through the proximal end opening and connected to receive the second voltage; the housing being sized to directly replace a standard vehicle electrical cigar lighter socket/power outlet and fit into an opening in a vehicle panel for the standard vehicle electrical cigar lighter socket/power outlet, the first electrical connector being connectable to an electrical wiring harness of the vehicle having a connector that releasably connects with the first connector. Preferably, the first connector comprises a US-CAR connector. |
申请公布号 |
US9438051(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.09.06 |
申请号 |
US201313886475 |
申请日期 |
2013.05.03 |
申请人 |
CASCO PRODUCTS CORPORATION |
发明人 |
Firman, II Gary Lee;Chrapkiewicz Thomas;Cuplin Richard P. |
分类号 |
H02J7/00;B60Q3/00;B60Q3/02;H01R31/06;H01R13/447;H01R13/64;H01R13/66;H01R13/717;H01R13/74 |
主分类号 |
H02J7/00 |
代理机构 |
Ostrolenk Faber LLP |
代理人 |
Ostrolenk Faber LLP |
主权项 |
1. A power outlet/charger for a portable electric/electronic device, the power outlet/charger comprising:
an electrically insulating housing having a proximal end having an opening and a distal end having a first electrical connector; an electronic converter circuit fixedly housed in the housing for receiving a first voltage from a vehicle electrical power source through the first connector and for converting the first voltage to a second voltage compatible with the USB (Universal Serial Bus) standard; and a USB connector disposed through the proximal end opening and connected to receive the second voltage; the housing being sized to directly replace a standard vehicle electrical cigar lighter socket/power outlet and fit into an opening in a vehicle panel for the standard vehicle electrical cigar lighter socket/power outlet, the first electrical connector being connectable to an electrical wiring harness of the vehicle having a connector that releasably connects with the first connector, the housing being directly received in the opening in the vehicle panel, wherein the housing has a shoulder for abutting against the panel of the vehicle when the housing is inserted into the opening in the vehicle panel and further wherein the housing has a plurality of locking tabs for locking the housing to the panel; the USB connector and electronic converter circuit being nonremovably disposed in said housing. |
地址 |
Bridgeport CT US |