Power device having rotating outlet unit

摘要

A power device (10) includes a housing (12), a power input interface provided on the housing, and a rotating outlet unit (30) coupled to the housing. The rotating outlet unit has a plurality of power outlets (38) to distribute power from the power input interface. The rotating outlet unit is configured to rotate between a first position in which the power outlets are disposed on one side of the housing and a second position in which the power outlets are disposed on another side of the housing. A method for providing power to electrical components is further disclosed.

主权项

1. A power device comprising:
a housing; a power input interface to the housing; and a rotating outlet unit coupled to the housing, the rotating outlet unit having a plurality of power outlets to distribute power from the power input, the rotating outlet unit being configured to rotate between a first position in which the power outlets are disposed on one side of the housing and a second position in which the power outlets are disposed on another side of the housing, the rotating outlet unit including a casing and a rotary socket element provided at one end of the casing, the rotary socket element being fixed with respect to the casing and rotatably coupled to the housing to enable rotation of the casing with respect to the housing, wherein the housing and the casing include at least one protrusion provided on one of the housing and the casing and at least two dimples provided on the other of the housing and the casing, the at least one protrusion being configured to be seated in one of the at least two dimples when positioned in the first and second positions.