Universal electrical power outlet

Abstract

The universal electrical power outlet is a two-part electrical device, including a box which contains three wire connectors which connects to a female connector via busbars 5, 22, 23. A faceplate may

Description

INVENTION TITLE — Universal Electrical Power Outlet FIELD OF INVENTION —- The present invention relates to electronics, particularly to methods and apparatus for electrical power for buildings. BACKGROUND - Buildings have socket outlets on the walls to supply power. In the UK, plugs have three rectangular pins which fit into the socket built into a wall or on an extension whereas other countries may have three cylindrical pins or only two pins on the plug. The current process requires 2 separate fixes to install electrical power outlets. The most common are wall sockets which provides a location in which you can use electrical power in a building. The reason for the two-fix process is that electricians must come for an initial fix which will install parts which will not be seen in a building after completion such as the cables inside a wall. All other aspects of the building, such as the plumbing and walls, needs to be done before an electrician can start the second fix which includes parts visible such as light fittings and sockets. Electricity can be a very dangerous hazard which is used in a very close vicinity. Metal sockets have also become a trend such as brushed steel, black nickel and copper material on the sockets to match cupboard handles. Although they are known to be safe, there are some electrical faults which could make these metal surfaces a serious hazard. This is only one of many examples of an electrical hazard. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION = The present invention seeks to provide a solution for these problems by providing a two-part electrical device which enables power to be delivered to the initial part which is at the designated location of source, which will then be able to safely connect to the interchangeable device at source by any user. The difficulties in a two-fix process are that electricians cannot receive full payment until the job is complete. Electricians currently work on multiple jobs while they have to wait and none of the jobs will provide the payment until the second fix is finished. Along with unexpected and unavoidable delays in the construction industry, this process is proven to be ineffective and time consuming. This problem can also expand onto further issues such as missing payments from the consumer as they may not see the electrician again for some time. Presently, there are no solutions for this method of installing electrical power in new buildings or rewiring previous buildings. To overcome these problems, the present invention proposes a socket outlet unit with attachment means to connect the hidden components with the visible outlet. The present invention seeks to provide a solution to this problem by providing a new product which replaces sockets and associated components of power which allows the job to be completed safely after the initial fix. This will address previous hazards from the prior art. The present invention also improves the work speed substantially which benefits both worker and contractor and allows materials to be bought all at once instead of each component separately. In bigger sites with many fittings to be installed a lot of components goes to waste, either lost or broken which is a noticeable amount in cost. This present invention will also be integrated into further products which seeks an electrical power source such as light fittings. DISCLOSURE AND IMPORTANT ASPECTS- The present invention will also include components to be in a sealed housing which connects the power cables to the plug pins with a nonconductive material such as plastic. A nonconductive material will address the safety concerns of electrocution and will also enable metal styled faces to be added onto the visible areas of the wall sockets safely. Preferably, the box will be smaller and to fit flush into the prior art allowing the product to integrate into existing buildings as well as being used for new fittings. This box will also include a simple mechanism to allow the inner box to tilt both sides to allow the box to be level with the corresponding wall. The mechanism will work through lugs on both left and right sides of the box. Initially, the box includes connections for the live, earth and neutral cables to wire into, this will have a cover to enclose safely not intended to be opened by anyone but the worker at hand. The centre of the box will have a female connector of which the live, earth and neutral connectors will attach via bus bar. These pins will be enclosed with a nonconductive material on the female pins of a connection on the present object and also around the male pins of the second object of this invention. This will also include an extra cover to provide cover for the pins before use. A nonconductive material eliminates any electrical hazards to occur. This will be connected to a new faceplate which will house the live, earth and neutral bus bars to the male connector which will connect with the female connector in the box. The pins will also be enclosed with a nonconductive material allowing anyone to now use this product as there are no electrical hazards present. The front of the faceplate which is visible will look identical to prior art, enabling the present product to integrate with the prior art. This invention can be integrated into all other ways which electrical power is produced such as light fittings and light switches. DETAILED DESCRIPTION —- FIG.1- In accordance to the drawings provided starting at (fig.1). 1 we have a high current female connector which exceeds 32A per pin and over 240V. This connector has live, earth and neutral pins referring to (Fig.1). 2, 3 and 4, which connects to the male connector on rear of faceplate (Fig.2). 11. The pins are guarded by a non-conductive housing which avoids hazards due to contact. Referring to (fig.1). 5, this is a busbar which connects to (fig.1). 4, as a live connection to the wire connector (fig.1). 6. Referring to (fig.1). 23, this is a busbar which connects to (fig.1). 3, as an earth connection to the wire connector (fig.1). 7. Referring to (fig.1). 22, this is a busbar which connects to (fig.1). 2, as a neutral connection to the wire connector (fig.1). 8. Referring to (fig.1). 6, we have a wire connector with a current of 32A+ which houses the live wires when inserted, this connector is connected to the live busbar (fig.1). 5 Referring to (fig.1). 7, we have a wire connector with a current of 32A+ which houses the earth wires when inserted, this connector is connected to the earth busbar (fig.1). 23. Referring to (fig.1). 8, we have a wire connector with a current of 32A+ which houses the neutral wires when inserted, this connector is connected to the neutral busbar (fig.1). 22. Referring to (fig.1). 10, it is the screw hole for the faceplate to be attached securely, the screw will go through faceplate screw hole (fig.3). 20. Referring to (fig.1). 9 this is a pop out for the cable to enter the box safely, the cable will then split into the live, earth and neutral to then enter each wire connectors referring to (fig.1). 8,7,6. Referring to (fig.1). 2 this is the high current neutral pin which exceeds 32A and 240V, this will take the current from the neutral wire connector (fig.1). 8 once wire is inserted. The current will travel through the neutral busbar (fig.1). 22 to bring power to the high current pin (fig.1). 2 which then connects to the faceplate male connectors neutral pin (fig.2). 24. Referring to (fig.1). 3, this is the high current earth pin which exceeds 32A and 240V, this will take the current from the earth wire connector (fig.1). 7 once wire is inserted. The current will travel through the earth busbar (fig.1). 23 to bring power to the high current pin (fig.1). 3, which then connects to the faceplate male connectors earth pin (fig.2). 25. Referring to (fig.1). 4, this is the high current live pin which exceeds 32A and 240V, this will take the current from the live wire connector (fig.1). 6, once wire is inserted. The current will travel through the live busbar (fig.1). 5, to bring power to the high current pin (fig.1). 4, which then connects to the faceplate male connectors live pin (fig.2). 26. Referring to (fig.1). 28, this is the base of the box which is made out of a non-conductive material. FIG.2- Reference to (fig.2). 11 is the faceplates male connector which exceeds 32A per pin and over 240V. This connector has a live, earth and neutral connection (fig.2). 24,25,26, connecting to the female connector which is situated in the box (fig.1). 1. The pins are guarded by a non-conductive material but protrude as they need to enter female connector. Referring to (fig.2). 26, this is the high current live pin which connects to the busbar (fig.2). 13 which travels the current to (fig.3). 18. Referring to (fig.2). 25, this is the high current earth pin which connects to the busbar (fig.2). 14, which travels the current to (fig.3). 19. Referring to (fig.2). 24, this is the high current neutral pin which connects to the busbar (fig.2). 12, which travels the current to (fig.3). 21. Referring to (fig.2). 13, this is a live busbar that receives current from (fig.2). 26 which then travels to (fig.3). 18. This is operated via (fig.3). 17. Referring to (fig.2). 14, this is an earth busbar that receives current from (fig.2). 25 which then travels to (fig.3). 19. Referring to (fig.2). 12, this is a neutral busbar that receives current from (fig.2). 24 which then travels to (fig.3). 21. Referring to (fig.2). 15, this is the base of the faceplate made out of a nonconductive material. FIG.3- Referring to (fig.3). 20, this is a screw hole for the faceplate to be securely attached to the box (fig.1). 10. Referring to (fig.3). 17, is a switch of which operates the live connections (fig.2). 13 & 26. Referring to (fig.3). 21, this is where once a plug is inserted this will operate the neutral connections (fig.2). 12 & 24. Referring to (fig.3). 19, this is where once a plug is inserted this will operate the earth connections (fig.2). 14 & 25. Referring to (fig.3). 18, this is where once a plug is inserted this will operate the live connections (fig.2). 13 & 26. FIG.4- Reference to (fig.4). 16 this is a PCB pin at the bottom of the neutral wire connector (fig.4). 8 connected to the neutral busbar (fig.4). 22, there are six PCB pins on this neutral wire connector and they all connect to the neutral busbar via both metals having a secure bond. Referring to (fig.4). 30 this is a PCB pin at the bottom of the earth wire connector (fig.4). 7 connected to the earth busbar (fig.4). 23, there are six PCB pins on this earth wire connector and they all connect to the earth busbar via both metals having a secure bond. Referring to (fig.4). 31 this is a PCB pin at the bottom of the live wire connector (fig.4). 6 connected to the live busbar (fig.4). 5, there are six PCB pins on this live wire connector and they all connect to the live bus bar via both metals having a secure bond. Referring to (fig.4). 32 this is a PCB pin at the bottom of the female connector (fig.4). 1, this PCB pin is connected to the neutral busbar (fig.4). 22, there are eight PCB pins which all connect to the neutral busbar via both metals having a secure bond. Referring to (fig.4). 29 this is a PCB pin at the bottom of the female connector (fig.4). 1, this PCB pin is connected to the earth busbar (fig.4). 23, there are eight PCB pins which all connect to the earth busbar via both metals having a secure bond. Referring to (fig.4). 33 this is a PCB pin at the bottom of the female connector (fig.4). 1, this PCB pin is connected to the live busbar (fig.4). 5, there are eight PCB pins which all connect to the live busbar via both metals having a secure bond. FIG.5- Reference to (fig.5). 36 this is a PCB pin on the side of the male connector (fig.5). 11, this PCB pin is connected to the live busbar (fig.5). 13, there are 10 PCB pins which all connect to the live busbar via both metals having a secure bond. Reference to (fig.5). 35 this is a PCB pin on the side of the male connector (fig.5). 11, this PCB pin is connected to the earth busbar (fig.5). 14, there are 10 PCB pins which all connect to the earth busbar via both metals having a secure bond. Reference to (fig.5). 34 this is a PCB pin on the side of the male connector (fig.5). 11, this PCB pin is connected to the neutral busbar (fig.5). 12, there are 10 PCB pins which all connect to the neutral busbar via both metals having a secure bond. FIG.6- Reference to (fig.6). 37, this is the casing which is intended to enclose the busbars which carries current from the wire connectors (fig.1). 6,7, 8, to the female connector (fig.1). 1. The casing will run from the lower sides of wire connectors (fig.1). 6 & 8 and cover over all three busbars (fig.1). 5, 23 & 22 completely. The casing will then run around the lower sides of the female connector (fig.1). 1 to enclose busbars and PCB connection (fig.4). 22, 32, 23, 29, 5, 33, as well as acting as a secure hold for the female connector (fig.1). 1.

Claims

Claims- 1) An electrical power outlet that provides an improved method of providing electricity to a construction in a singular fitting comprising of: an electrical power outlet backbox containing wire connectors, a high current female connector all attached via busbar 2) A total of three wire connectors with a current of no less than 32Amps, one female connector which exceeds a current of 32A per pin and more than 240v in a power outlet backbox. 3) A total of three busbar connections from each live, earth and neutral wire connectors to each live, earth and neutral female connector pins in the power outlet backbox. 4) All busbar connections to have a secure bond to all PCB pins on wire connectors, female and male connector. 5) The provision of wiring the socket through live, earth and neutral connections directly to the wire connectors to enable immediate power to the construction 6) A faceplate which contains 5 busbar connections and a high current male connector. 7) Five busbars within the rear of faceplate acts as a live, earth and neutral which connects to each live, earth and neutral high current male pins. 8) A high current male connector which exceeds 32A per pin and more than 240v within the rear of a faceplate. 9) An improved connection through direct busbar connections instead of wire connections. 10) Immediate power to female connector once the construction cables live, earth and neutral are inserted into the correct live, earth and neutral wire connectors. 11) All busbar connections are connected to wire connectors, female and male connectors via a secure bonding process.

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