Power adapter with a cable retention structure

摘要

A power adapter includes a power plug and a connector port. A cable retention structure is coupled to the power adapter to move between an open position and a closed position. In an open position, a cable grip of the cable retention structure is configured to hold a power cable, e.g. when the power cable is coupled to the connector port. The cable grip cable holds the power cable to help resist disconnection of the power cable from the connector port. In a closed position, the cable retention structure moves to fold over a side of the power adapter. The cable grip of the cable retention structure fits into a cable grip well in the side of the power adapter and is frictionally held within the cable grip well to secure the cable retention structure in the closed position.

主权项

1. A power adapter, comprising:
an adapter unit, including:
a power plug mounted to a first side of the adapter unit; anda connector port in a second side of the adapter unit, wherein the connector port is configured for coupling to a connector head of a power cable; a cable retention structure attached to the adapter unit, wherein the cable retention structure includes a cable grip configured to hold the power cable; an attachment mechanism that moveably attaches the cable retention structure to the adapter unit, wherein the cable retention structure is operable to move between an open position and a closed position; and wherein an opening is formed within the cable retention structure, wherein the opening is positioned to overlap the connector port when the cable retention structure is in the closed position.