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No plugs, slot based power strips

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As I was frantically trying to wedge the plug of my cell phone into a power strip that was dangerously full, I thought of this concept I saw recently. I can't believe this hasn't been made already.
 
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Often enough concepts never make it too the market, I hope that this one will. Or at least a knock off. I think the NEMA 5–15 (North American 15 A/125 V grounded) three prong plug would be easier to make a strip for than the Type I, 3 prong, shown above.

I would like to see this made in a similar way, but with a really heavy base. I hate when power strips flip or fall over.

Cabe
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  • Hi Cabe,

     

    I trust that the there are multiple spring fingers in the device making sure that the contact pressure is always good, regardless where a plug is positioned? Such a device will never hit the market in Europe as it is too easy for infants to put small (metal) parts in with serious consequences. In Europe new sockets have a plastic shield which is pressed aside when a plug is inserted. Anyway, the idea is certainly interesting.

     

    Best regards, Enrico Migchels

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  • Hi Cabe,

     

    I trust that the there are multiple spring fingers in the device making sure that the contact pressure is always good, regardless where a plug is positioned? Such a device will never hit the market in Europe as it is too easy for infants to put small (metal) parts in with serious consequences. In Europe new sockets have a plastic shield which is pressed aside when a plug is inserted. Anyway, the idea is certainly interesting.

     

    Best regards, Enrico Migchels

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