JPH11224734A - Plug - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a plug capable of supplying the power from one power port to one or more electric devices, and having neat adaptability of being operated in a limited space adjacent to the power port. SOLUTION: A plug is provided with a fixed connector 2 and a movable connector 3, and electrically connects two or more electric devices. The plug 1 is provided with a body 4 having a tubular socket on one end, and the body 4 is provided with the fixed connector 2 and an extension part 10 inserted in a cigar port of a vehicle. The movable connector 3 is provided with a spool 6 which is turnably provided around a port 2. The movable connector 3 comprises an electric lead wire connected to the plug 5, and an end part opposite to the lead wire is connected to the body 4. The movable connector 3 can be rewound to the desired length by turning the connector so as to be connected to a second device. The first connector 2 is connected to a first device. An elastic strap 7 is provided to keep the position of the lead wire.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a plug, and more particularly, to an electrical plug for electrically connecting two or more electrical devices.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Two electrical appliances or devices may be used at the same time, and thus plugs have been provided that can supply power to one or more devices. However, such adapter plugs are suitable for connecting to mains but are not suitable for use, for example, in vehicle cigar ports due to the limited space available in flats. Therefore, at the present fixed multiple supply port of the plug, two or more electric devices or devices cannot be connected at the same time.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to reduce the inconvenience.

[0004]

The plug of the present invention is a plug for electrically connecting two or more electric devices, and is characterized by having a fixed connector and a movable connector.

[0005] The movable connector may include electrical leads. Such an arrangement provides a degree of freedom of operation, since one device can be arranged at a desired location, for example with respect to a flat part of the vehicle.

[0006] It is preferred to have a spool for the electrical leads. With this configuration, the lead wire can be stowed or unwound when used later.

[0007] Preferably, the spool comprises means for holding the lead. With this configuration,
The structure can be neatly organized. In particular, by forming the holding means with an elastic strap, the lead wire can be prevented from becoming entangled.

[0008] Preferably, said spool comprises means for securing an elastic strap.

This arrangement facilitates the use, particularly when the fixing means includes a spatially separated hook means on the side surface of the spool.

Preferably, the spool is provided so as to be rotatable around a fixed connector. With this configuration, the structure becomes compact, especially when the fixed connector has a cylindrical port for receiving a cylindrical tubular plug.

The plug preferably has a columnar projection for connecting to an electrical port. Such a configuration can provide a simple bayonet-type connection, for example, to a vehicle cigarette lighter port.

A second invention of the present application provides a vehicle including the above-described plug.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A plug for electrically connecting two or more electric devices according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a fixed connector 2 and a movable connector 3.
And a plug 1 for electrically connecting two or more devices (not shown).

A plug 1 has a fixed connector 2 at one end.
Has a main body 4 provided with a cylindrical tubular socket. This socket receives a cigar lighter or other device. The main body 4 also comprises electrical leads making up the movable connector 3. This electrical lead is movable and can be adjusted via a plug 5 for insertion into a device (not shown) used, for example, in a vehicle vacuum cleaner, shaver, or flashlight. In the present embodiment, the lead wire 3 is wound around a spool 6, and the body of the cylindrical spool 6 is disposed on the port 2 so as to be rotatable around the port 2. Therefore, the length of the movable lead wire 3 can be adjusted by the rotation of the spool 6. Since the holding means constituted by the elastic strap 7 holds the lead wire 3 on the spool 6, the lead wire is wound neatly and not tangled. The strap 7 is provided with hook means 8 provided on both sides 9 of the spool 6 so as to face each other.
Has been fixed by.

The end of the lead wire on the side opposite to the side where the plug 5 is provided and the port 2 are electrically connected to the extension 10. The extension 10 is for inserting a plug into a cigarette lighter port of a vehicle. As a result, the connectors 2 and 3 receive power from one power source (in this case, a vehicle battery).

【The invention's effect】

As shown in the drawing, a plug 1 is capable of supplying power to one or more electrical devices from a single power port, and operates in a confined space adjacent to the power port in an orderly manner Providing a flexible plug

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a vehicle cigarette lighter plug according to the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a front view thereof.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 5 Plug 2, 3 Connector 4 Body 6 Spool 7 Strap 8 Hook Means 9 Side 10 Extension

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Claims (11)

[Claims] A plug for electrically connecting two or more electrical devices, said plug comprising a fixed connector (2) and a movable connector (3). 2. The plug according to claim 1, wherein the movable connector comprises an electrical lead. 3. The plug according to claim 2, comprising a spool (6) around which the electrical lead (3) is wound. 4. The device according to claim 3, further comprising means (7) for holding the lead (3) on a spool (6).
Plug described in. 5. The plug according to claim 4, wherein said retaining means comprises an elastic strap. 6. The plug according to claim 5, wherein the spool (6) comprises means (8, 9) for securing the elastic strap (7). 7. The fixing means according to claim 6, wherein said fixing means comprise spatially separated hook means on both sides of said spool. Plug. 8. The plug according to claim 3, wherein the spool (6) is provided rotatably with respect to the fixed connector (2). 9. The plug according to claim 8, wherein the fixed connector comprises a cylindrical tubular port for receiving a cylindrical plug. 10. The plug according to claim 1, comprising a cylindrical projection connected to the electrical port. 11. A vehicle comprising a plug according to claim 1.