MULTI-FUNCTION POWER STRIP

摘要

Embodiments of a multi-function power strip are shown, said strip including a first endcap and a second endcap; at least one rail, said rail being adapted to engage with at least one outlet module; the rail also being engaged with a transformer module, said transformer module in electrical connection with the at least one outlet module, and adapted to receive electrical power therefrom, said transformer module further comprising a transformer adapted to transform electrical power into a plurality of voltages suitable for powering a plurality of different models of electronic accessories, and a connector forming a circuit to provide a suitable one of the plurality of voltages to an electronic accessory; and wherein the at least one outlet module and the transformer module are releasably joined together.

主权项

1. A multi-function power strip comprising:
a first endcap and a second endcap, wherein the first endcap is adapted to receive a power cord for supplying electrical power to the power strip; at least one rail, having a proximal end and a distal end, and wherein said first endcap is attached to the proximal end of the rail and said second endcap is attached to the distal end of the rail, said rail being adapted to engage with at least one outlet module, said outlet module in electrical connection with the first endcap and adapted to receive electrical power therefrom; wherein the rail is further engaged with a transformer module, said transformer module in electrical connection with the at least one outlet module, and adapted to receive electrical power therefrom, said transformer module further comprising a transformer adapted to transform electrical power into a plurality of voltages suitable for powering a plurality of different models of electronic accessories, and at least one connector electrically connected to the transformer, and having a plurality of pins, each of the plurality of pins having a designated one of the plurality of voltages supplied thereto, and wherein the at least one connector is configured to engage with a plurality of plugs, each of the plugs forming an electrical connection with a designated one of the plurality of pins and a neutral pin, thereby forming a circuit to provide a suitable one of the plurality of voltages to an electronic accessory; wherein the rail is further engaged with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) module, said USB module in electrical connection with the transformer module, and adapted to receive electrical power therefrom, said USB module further comprising a transformer adapted to transform electrical power into a voltages suitable for distribution through a USB port, and at least one USE port, wherein the transformer is electrically coupled to the at least one USE port; wherein the rail is further engaged with a network module, said network module in electrical connection with the USB module, and adapted to receive electrical power therefrom, said network module further comprising a plurality of network ports in electrical connection with each other, including a first network port and second network port, wherein said first network port is adapted to receive a data feed and said second network port is adapted to provide the data feed to a personal computer or other devices connected to the second network port; and wherein the at least one outlet module, the transformer module, the USE module and the network module are releasably joined together and releasably attached to the rail.