Multi-Position Duckhead Adapter Plugs And Associated Moveable Plug Assemblies

摘要

Multi-position duckhead adapter plugs and associated moveable plug assemblies are disclosed that may be provided, for example, to couple an electrically powered device such as an information handling system to an AC mains power receptacle. A multi-position duckhead adapter plug may utilize electrically-conductive prongs configured and dimensioned for insertion into corresponding electrically-conducive sockets of a plug receptacle. The electrically-conductive prongs of an adapter plug may be mounted in a moveable plug assembly that is at least partially spherical and that is rotatably received in a stationary adapter housing. The moveable plug assembly may include one or more electrical contact detents and/or locking detents for effecting electrical interconnection and/or adjustable locking positioning within the stationary adapter housing.

主权项

1. A multi-position duckhead adapter plug, comprising:
a stationary adapter housing having a housing cavity defined therein, the stationary adapter housing comprising one or more stationary housing conductive features provided on one or more internal sides of the housing cavity, each one of the housing conductive features being configured for coupling to an electrically-powered device by a respective electrical conductor; and a moveable plug assembly rotatably received within the housing cavity of the stationary adapter housing, the moveable plug assembly comprising:
an at least partially spherical plug assembly body;one or more plug assembly conductive electrical contact detents provided on the plug assembly body;one or more electrically-conductive prongs extending outwardly from the at least partially spherical plug assembly body, each of the prongs being electrically coupled to a respective one of the plug assembly conductive electrical contact detents and being configured and dimensioned for insertion into a corresponding electrically-conductive socket; where each given one of the stationary housing conductive features is mated with a corresponding one of the plug assembly conductive detents to electrically couple the given one of the stationary housing conductive features to a corresponding one of the prongs.