SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION FOR ELECTRIC CIGAR LIGHTER AND POWER OUTLET SOCKET

摘要

An electrical power socket comprising a well having an electrically conductive well portion having a proximal and a distal end; a connector part for receiving connections to a power supply disposed at the distal end of the well portion; a first contact being provided in isolation from the well portion at the distal end of the well portion, the first contact being connected to a first connection of the connector part; the well portion being connected to a second connection of the connector part; and an insulating sleeve portion being provided at the proximal end of the well portion forming an insulating portion of the well, the sleeve portion adapted to be disposed in an opening in a receiving panel, whereby the insulating sleeve portion prevents a conductive foreign object that is inserted in the well and contacts the first contact from simultaneously making contact with the conductive well portion.