发明名称 |
Power adapter cord having locking connector |
摘要 |
A power adapter cord for providing electrical power to an electronic item of merchandise from an external source of electrical power includes a cable containing at least one conductor and having a connector at one end configured to lock into a corresponding connector of a power input port provided on the item of merchandise. The connector and the corresponding connector define a mechanical and electrical connection having a connector extraction force greater than the connector extraction force of a standard connector of the same type. Accordingly, the connector prevents accidental or malicious removal of the connector from the power input port and/or discourages theft of the item of merchandise because the connector cannot be forcibly removed without damaging the corresponding connector and thereby rendering the item of merchandise inoperable. In exemplary embodiments, the connector is a modified micro-USB plug. |
申请公布号 |
US8845356(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2014.09.30 |
申请号 |
US201313755241 |
申请日期 |
2013.01.31 |
申请人 |
InVue Security Products Inc. |
发明人 |
Cheatham Thomas Reid;Green Barry John;Taylor Gary Andrew;Hartweg Robert O. |
分类号 |
H01R13/627;H01R13/62;H01R43/26;H01R31/06;H01R13/639 |
主分类号 |
H01R13/627 |
代理机构 |
InVue Security Products Inc. |
代理人 |
InVue Security Products Inc. |
主权项 |
1. A power adapter cord for electrically coupling an electronic item of merchandise to an external source of electrical power, comprising:
a cable containing at least one conductor for providing an electrical power signal to the electronic item of merchandise from the external source of power, the cable having a first connector at one end configured to engage a corresponding connector of a power input port provided on the electronic item of merchandise in a mechanical and electrical connection; wherein the first connector defines a mechanical and electrical connection with the corresponding connector having a connector extraction force that is greater than about 26 N (5.85 lbs-force) and less than about 40 N (9.0 lbs-force). |
地址 |
Charlotte NC US |