Trailer socket
The trailer socket design integrates multiple plug systems with a fixed axis and locking mechanism to facilitate direct plug insertion, addressing adapter-related issues and enhancing reliability and ease of use.
DE102024134384A1Active Publication Date: 2026-05-28SCHALOW THOMAS
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE102024134384
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-11-22
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing trailer sockets require adapters for connecting different plug systems, which are prone to loss, increase manufacturing and procurement effort, and suffer from reliability issues due to wear and tear or corrosion.
Method used
A trailer socket design with integrated sockets for multiple plug systems, allowing direct plug insertion without adapters, featuring a fixed axis for alignment, a locking mechanism, and a rotation limiter to maintain orientation and protect the power supply cable.
Benefits of technology
Ensures reliable, low-maintenance operation with reduced contact resistance and wear, ensuring easy and secure connection of trailers with different plug systems.
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Abstract
Trailer socket (1) comprising sockets (2, 4) of at least two different plug systems, a first socket (2) and a second socket (4). According to the invention, a plug belonging to one of the at least two plug systems can be inserted directly into one of the sockets (2, 4) without the use of an adapter.
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