Tamper-proof Electrical Outlet Assembly and Method thereof
OwnerJoel Martin, Pier-Luc Coteinventors
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Abstract
This vandal-proof modular power outlet assembly presents an adaptable solution for electrical power distribution in public, commercial, and domestic settings. Featuring a main body housing one or more outlet receptacles and an electrical core, the assembly ensures resistance to vandalism and environmental factors. Removable connector blocks, securely trapped within the receptacles, may offer standard electrical and USB sockets, facilitating easy maintenance and accommodating diverse user needs. This innovation addresses the pressing demand for reliable and tamper-resistant electrical infrastructure, setting a new standard for modular power outlets in modern infrastructure.
Claims20
A tamper-proof electrical outlet assembly comprising:
- a controller;
- a base portion comprising:
- at least two electrical connectors to an operative voltage source;
- and
- an electrical outlet comprising at least two passages, each passage comprising a conductive portion electrically connected to the electrical connectors and connected to the controller;
- the controller being configured to detect:
- insertion of any of the blades of an electric plug in one of the passages of the electrical outlet;
- and
- insertion of two blades of an electric plug in two of the passages of the electrical outlet;
- the controller being further configured to power the two electrical connectors with the operative voltage when the insertion of the two blades of the electric plug is detected.
A modular connector removably insertable in an electrical outlet assembly, the modular connector comprising:
- at least two passages for receiving prongs of an electric plug;
- recess portions comprising conductive portion, each of the recess portions being in communication with one of the passages and allowing contact of the receivable prongs with the conductive portion;
- and
- one or more conducting terminal connected to the conductive portion and connectable to a controller.
A method for selectively powering an electrical outlet assembly, the method comprising:
- supplying a detection signal to a first conductive portion of the electrical outlet assembly;
- detecting insertion of one or two blades of an electric plug between the first conductive portion and an electrical connector of the electrical outlet;
- and
- supplying an operative voltage to the electrical connector when two blades are detected as being inserted in the electrical outlet.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.