Electrical power socket

Abstract

An electrical power socket for preventing or extinguishing a fire said comprising a housing having an outer wall and an internal volume defined therein one or more power outlet sockets, wherein said one or more sockets each include at least two receptacles for receiving pins of a power plug; at least two power connection posts each of which is in electrical communication with of said at least two electrical receptacles of each power outlet socket, and each of which is for receiving electrical power from an electrical power supply system; and a retaining means for retaining a temperature activatable fire extinguishing system within said housing, wherein the fire extinguishing system includes a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) for extinguishing a fire within said housing, wherein the fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is provided as a solid composition or provide in a liquid form, wherein the fire extinguishing system is activated from exposure to heat generated from a fire within the internal volume of the housing.

Description

1 ELECTRICAL POWER SOCKET Field of the Invention The present invention relates to electrical devices and fires associated therewith, and in particular to electrical power sockets and the extinguishing of fires associated 5 therewith. Background of the Invention As is known, the operation of electrical equipment can cause fires to occur. Such fires can be caused by numerous reasons, including overload of electrical equipment 10 and wiring, overload of electrical equipment and wiring at junction points, short circuiting, faults or overload in equipment connected to electrical systems, excessive transient resistance in the contact groups of electrical wiring. Furthermore, fires may also be caused by ignition of combustible materials located adjacent or in the vicinity of electrical equipment and power connected equipment, 15 which may adversely affect such electrical equipment and power connected equipment. As is known, there are numerous reasons why electrical related fires can occur, and whilst efforts can be made to minimize the likelihood of such fires occurring, nonetheless such fires inevitably will occur, and can cause significant economic loss, 20 loss of life to humans and livestock, environmental damage, and can spread to adjacent areas and to cause further fires occur. Accordingly, it is necessary to suppress a fire source in a timely manner as soon as possible. HK 30134883 A 2 Object of the Invention It is an object of the present invention to provide an electrical device, in particular electrical power sockets, which overcomes or at least partially ameliorates some of the deficiencies as associated with those of the prior art. 5 Brief Description of the Drawings In order that a more precise understanding of the above-recited invention can be obtained, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof that are illustrated in the appended drawings. 10 The drawings presented herein may not be drawn to scale and any reference to dimensions in the drawings or the following description is specific to the embodiments disclosed. Any variations of these dimensions that will allow the subject invention to function for its intended purpose are within the scope of the subject invention. Thus, 15 understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered as limiting in scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1a shows a representation of a first exemplary type of electrical socket as 20 applicable to the present invention; Figure 1b shows a representation of a further exemplary type of electrical socket as applicable to the present invention; HK 30134883 A 3 Figure 1c shows a representation of another exemplary type of electrical socket as applicable to the present invention; Figure 2a shows a mounting housing for mounting an electrical power socket of the present invention; Figure 2b shows a sectional side view of the manner in which the mounting housing 5 of Figure 2a is deployed; Figure 3a shows a representation of another exemplary type of electrical socket as applicable to the present invention; Figure 3b shows a representation of another exemplary type of electrical socket as applicable to the present invention; 10 Figure 3c shows a representation of another exemplary type of electrical socket as applicable to the present invention; Figure 4 shows a representation of another exemplary type of electrical socket as applicable to the present invention; Figure 5 shows a representation of another exemplary type of electrical socket as 15 applicable to the present invention; Figure 6a shows a sectional side view of a first embodiment of an electrical power socket in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Figure 6b shows a sectional side view of a second embodiment of an electrical power socket in accordance with the present invention; 20 Figure 7a shows a sectional side view of a third embodiment of an electrical power socket in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Figure 7b shows a sectional side view of a fourth embodiment of an electrical power socket in accordance with the present invention; HK 30134883 A 4 Figure 8a shows a first exemplary employment of a fire extinguishing system, as utilized within the present invention; Figure 8b shows a second exemplary employment of a fire extinguishing system, as utilized within the present invention; 5 Figure 9a shows a third exemplary embodiment of a fire extinguishing system, as utilized within the present invention; and Figure 9b shows a fourth exemplary embodiment of a fire extinguishing system, as utilized within the present invention. 10 Summary of the Invention In a first aspect, the present invention provides an electrical power socket for preventing or extinguishing a fire said comprising: a housing having an outer wall and an internal volume defined therein; one or more power outlet sockets, wherein said one or more sockets each 15 include at least two receptacles for receiving pins a power plug; at least two power connection posts each of which is in electrical communication with of said at least two electrical receptacles of each power outlet socket, and each of which is for receiving electrical power from an electrical power supply system; and 20 a retaining means for retaining a temperature activatable fire extinguishing system within said housing, wherein the fire extinguishing system includes a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) for extinguishing a fire within said housing, wherein the fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is provided as a solid composition or provide in a HK 30134883 A 5 liquid form, wherein the fire extinguishing system is activated from exposure to heat generated from a fire within the internal volume of the housing. The retaining means for retaining a fire extinguishing system within said housing may be provided as a formation integrally formed with said housing. The formation is provided as a recess within the housing for retaining said fire extinguishing 5 element within said housing. The formation may be provided as a protrusion forming a cavity for retaining said fire extinguishing element within said housing. The housing may include an access aperture extending through the outer wall of the housing, wherein the aperture provides access to internal of the housing and to the fire extinguishing element, for insertion and removal of the fire extinguishing 10 element from the housing. The electrical power socket may further comprise a detachable cover element, wherein said detachable cover element occludes said access aperture. The housing includes an access aperture extending through the outer wall of the housing, and a retainment member, wherein the retainment member is detachably 15 engageable with the housing and occludes said access aperture, and wherein the retainment member includes said retaining means for retaining a fire extinguishing element within said housing. The retainment member may include a recess for retaining a fire extinguishing element. The electrical power socket may further comprise at least one thermal fuse, wherein 20 said at least one thermal fuse is disposed in electrical communication between one of the power connection posts and its respective receptacle, and wherein the at least one thermal fuse breaks the electrical circuit in which it is disposed upon being activated. The thermal fuse may be activated upon exposure to a temperature exceeding its 25 activation temperature. The activation temperature of the thermal fuse may be in a HK 30134883 A 6 range of from 80°C to 100°C. The activation temperature of the thermal fuse may be about 90°C. The thermal fuse may activatable from one or more of: excessive current flowing through the thermal fuse, exposure to heat generated from the fire extinguishing system, exposure to heat generated from fire within the housing, or exposed to heat 5 generated from fire external of the housing. The at least one thermal fuse may be disposed in electrical series communication with at least one of said power connection posts and its respective receptacle. A thermal fuse may be disposed in electrical series communication with each at least one of said power connection posts and its respective receptacle. 10 In a second aspect, the present invention provides an electrical power socket for preventing or extinguishing a fire said comprising: a housing having an outer wall and an internal volume defined therein; one or more power outlet sockets wherein said one or more sockets each include at least two receptacles for receiving pins a power plug; 15 at least two power connection posts each of which is in electrical communication with of said at least two electrical receptacles of each power outlet socket, and each of which is for receiving electrical power from an electrical power supply system; and a fire extinguishing system within said housing, wherein the fire extinguishing 20 system includes a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) for extinguishing a fire within said housing, wherein the fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is provided as a solid composition or provided in a liquid form, wherein the fire extinguishing system is activated from exposure to heat generated from a fire within the internal volume of the housing. 25 HK 30134883 A 7 In respect of the first and second aspects, at least one socket may include receptacles for receiving pins from one or more different types of power plugs. The electrical power socket may further comprise at least one power switch, wherein said at least one power switch isolates said one or more power outlet sockets from the electrical power supply system. 5 The electrical power socket may further comprise a mounting means for affixing the electrical power socket to a mounting member. The mounting means may be a biased portion of the electrical power socket, for engagement with a mounting frame. The mounting means may be a receptacle for a fastener, for engagement with a mounting frame. 10 The housing of the electrical power socket is preferably formed from a polymeric material. The power supply system is a mains power supply system, and the electrical power socket may be engageable with a mains power supply outlet socket. The power supply system may be a power track rail-type arrangement, and wherein 15 the electrical power socket is engageable with said power track. The power supply system may be a system arranged within a building structure, which may be included within internal fittings including furniture or other structures. The power supply system may be a system arranged within a vehicle or a conveyance, and the power supply system is a system arranged within an aircraft, a boat or ship, 20 or a train. The power supply system is an alternating current (a.c.) power supply system, or a direct current (d.c.) power supply system. HK 30134883 A 8 The electrical power socket may further comprise at least one thermal fuse, wherein said at least one thermal fuse is disposed in electrical communication between one of the power connection posts and its respective receptacle, and wherein the at least one thermal fuse breaks the electrical circuit in which it is disposed upon being activated. 5 The thermal fuse may be activated upon exposure to a temperature exceeding its activation temperature. The activation temperature of the thermal fuse may be in a range of from 80°C to 100°C. The activation temperature of the thermal fuse may be about 90°C. The thermal fuse may activatable from one or more of: excessive current flowing 10 through the thermal fuse, exposure to heat generated from the fire extinguishing system, exposure to heat generated from fire within the housing, or exposed to heat generated from fire external of the housing. The at least one thermal fuse may be disposed in electrical series communication with at least one of said power connection posts and its respective receptacle. 15 A thermal fuse may be disposed in electrical series communication with each at least one of said power connection posts and its respective receptacle. Referring to the foregoing first and second aspects, the fire extinguishing system may include a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) provided as a solid composition, wherein said solid composition is aerosol-forming composition or a gas-forming 20 composition having an initiation temperature, and wherein upon said solid aerosol- forming composition or a gas-forming composition being subjected to said initiation temperature from heat generated from a fire within said housing, aerosol or gas is generated from said solid aerosol-forming composition or a gas-forming composition for extinguishing said fire within said housing. 25 HK 30134883 A 9 The fire extinguishing system may include a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) provided as a solid composition, wherein said solid composition is aerosol-forming composition or a gas-forming composition has an initiation temperature, and a thermo-initiating compound having and initiation temperature lower than the initiation temperature of the fire extinguishing agent (FEA), and where upon ignition 5 of the thermo-initiating compound, the fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is subsequently ignited, and wherein aerosol or gas is generated from said solid aerosol-forming composition or a gas-forming composition for extinguishing said fire within said housing. The fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is provided as a solid composition and as a solid 10 element, and wherein the thermo-initiating compound is provided separately and applied to the solid composition. The fire extinguishing system may include a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) provided in the form of a liquid. The fire extinguishing system may include a rupturable membrane containing said 15 liquid fire extinguishing agent (FEA), and upon rupture of said membrane the liquid fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is released for extinguishing said fire within said housing. The fire extinguishing agent may be a fluoroketone, a freon, a halon or combinations thereof. The fire extinguishing system may further include a thermo-initiating compound 20 having an ignition temperature, wherein upon said thermo-initiating compound being activated from exposure to heat generated from a fire within the internal volume of the housing, the rupturable membrane is ruptured and the liquid fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is released from the membrane; and wherein the liquid fire extinguishing agent (FEA) extinguishes said fire within said housing. 25 HK 30134883 A 10 The thermo-initiating compound may be applied to at least a portion of the outer surface of the rupturable membrane, or the thermo-initiating compound may be disposed adjacent to the outer surface of the rupturable membrane. In a third aspect, the present invention provides a kit comprising an electrical power socket according to the first aspect, and a fire extinguishing system. 5 Detailed Description of the Invention INVENTION BACKGROUND & PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED BY INVENTORS Within the field of electrical power, fires can result due to people, failure of electrical devices, electrical equipment attached to electrical devices, overload, intermittent 10 faults of materials and equipment. Such fires can cause serious damage to equipment, as well as resulting in advancement of fires throughout a building or a factory or a domestic dwelling which can also result in loss of life, as well as significant economic loss and also harm to the environment. 15 The present invention pertains to extinguishing it and controlling such fires, and overcoming the defects and deficiencies of prior art solutions. PROBLEMS OF PRIOR ART ADDRESSED BY PRESENT INVENTION In view of the above problems as identified by the present inventors, the present inventors have proposed a solution to the above problems, that is in respect of 20 electrical power sockets which: (i) suppresses a fire source in a timely manner as soon as possible; (ii) suppresses a fire source without harming the electrical power socket; HK 30134883 A 11 (iii) provides for the suppression of fire immediately at the site of an electrical fire; (iv) protects electrical devices engaged with electrical power socket s; and (v) provides for autonomous protection, without the requirement of electrical sensors, power sources for activation, or supply of water or other fire5 extinguishing substances. The term “autonomous” within the context of the present invention, means that no additional or supplemental equipment, such as sensors what other sources are required to activate the device or system. The term “electrical power socket” within the context of the present invention, is 10 understood to be a power outlet socket, engageable with electrical power supply system and for which an electrical plug may be inserted there into to obtain electrical power. As will be known and appreciated by those skilled in the art, there exist numerous types of electrical power sockets, and such devices may be mounted in various 15 manners. For example, an electrical power socket may be mounted within a wall, floor or ceiling, or within furniture, for example, whereby the electrical power socket is substantially recessed within a cavity or aperture within a wall, floor or ceiling or furniture which supports the electrical power socket. 20 There exist several manners in which the electrical power socket may be mounted, for example to a wall, such as a gypsum or hollow wall, in which a mounting frame provided in the form of a housing insertable within such a cavity is provided, and the electrical power socket is engaged with such a mounting frame by way of clips, fasteners, adhesives or the like. 25 HK 30134883 A 12 The electrical power supply system typically is disposed in such an arrangement subterrain, that is within the wall, floor or ceiling, and the electrical power socket is attached to such an electrical power supply system also some terrain. The mounting frame in such situations may be a polymeric box recessed within a cavity, or a frame attached around the periphery of an aperture, and the electrical power socket is 5 engaged with such a box or frame bike clips or fasteners or other fixation manners. In other cases, electrical power sockets may be affixed to an exterior structure, by way of a mounting box which is fixed to the exterior of the structure, and the electrical power supply system runs external of this structure for example through electrical conduit, or alternatively may be tapped to a structure by way of clips. 10 In outdoor environments, specialised waterproof housings are provided in which an electrical power socket is mounted, so as to prevent ingress of water. Regardless of the application and mounting of the electrical power socket, the present invention is equally applicable in any such environment, including those which may not have been recited or which have variations alternates to the above, 15 and the mounting or installation of such an electrical power socket is understood to be non-restrictive in respect of the present invention. Furthermore, such electrical power sockets according to the present invention may be utilised and carry power from 110V, a 220V or a 240V system, which may be an alternating current power supply system. 20 Alternatively, such electrical power sockets may be utilised in different voltage systems which may be alternating current or direct current, such as a power system in a conveyance such as a train, an airplane, a ship or a boat. 25 HK 30134883 A 13 INVENTIVE CONCEPT The present inventors, upon identifying the above recited problems, have sought to provide a technical solution, which: (i) addresses the above-mentioned problems, (ii) does not require any specialized installation or the like, 5 (iii) can be implemented and installed without the use of special qualified or certified technicians, (iv) is cost effective, easily implemented and self-contained, (v) can be applied within the identified environment of the problem, and immediately adjacent to the electrical equipment and devices which 10 require protection, and (vi) is in a presentable manner for gaining market acceptance, and (vii) is preferably compatible with power outlets of existing electrical power supply systems. The technical problem that the claimed invention solution is directed to addressing 15 the events of fires which may occur within an electrical power socket, which can be deployed in numerous environments. Advantageously, the electrical power socket as provided by the present invention can be readily deployed within an existing environment which already has an electrical power supply system present with existing electrical power sockets. As 20 such, in embodiments of the invention, existing electrical power sockets of an existing system may be readily removed from the existing system and replaced by electrical power sockets according to the present invention without the necessity to re-wire an entire electrical power supply system and without the necessity to deploy additional hardware or infrastructure in support of the installation and 25 implementation of electrical power sockets as provided by the present invention. HK 30134883 A 14 In order to achieve the objectives of the present invention, there is provided an electrical power socket for preventing or extinguishing a fire said comprising: (i) a housing having an outer wall and an internal volume defined therein; (ii) one or more power outlet sockets, wherein said one or more sockets each include at least two receptacles for receiving pins a power plug; 5 and (iii) at least two power connection posts each of which is in electrical communication with of said at least two electrical receptacles of each power outlet socket, and each of which is for receiving electrical power from an electrical power supply system. 10 The electrical power socket further includes a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) for extinguishing a fire within said housing. The electrical power socket may include a retaining means for retaining a temperature activatable fire extinguishing system within said housing, wherein the fire extinguishing system includes a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) for extinguishing 15 a fire within said housing. The fire extinguishing system includes a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) for extinguishing a fire within said housing, wherein the fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is provided as a solid composition or provide in a liquid form, wherein the fire extinguishing system is activated from exposure to heat generated from a fire within the internal volume of the housing. 20 DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION The claimed invention is directed at the technical problem of fires occurring within electrical power sockets. The technical result provides for the complete suppression of fire inside electrical power sockets without the use of outside fire extinguishing agents. 25 HK 30134883 A 15 The specified technical result is achieved in an electrical power socket containing electrical contacts and preferably formed from a polymeric material. The housing may include internal protrusions for holding a fire extinguishing system. The protrusions may form a cavity in which a fire extinction device including a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is placed. 5 The FEA may be provided in a solid form or a liquid form. In the case of the FEA being provided in a solid form, the FEA consists of an aerosol- forming or gas-forming composition and is capable of being deployed within the protected volume of the housing. An additional optional feature is that a thermo-initiating compound is applied to the 10 FEA, with an initiation temperature lower than that of the initiation temperature of the FEA. The electrical power socket of the present invention is an assembly unit which may be made or formed as a single housing, and may have a functional and constructive unity. 15 The FEA, when consisting of an aerosol-forming or gas-forming composition, or a liquid, has no restrictions on use, in terms of the power of the protected electrical equipment and the presence of electric current, in comparison with powder, carbon dioxide and foam compositions and does not adversely affect electrical equipment. Taking this account, the device of the present invention can be installed or deployed 20 anywhere where electrical power sockets are installed. The housing of an electric power socket with a fire extinguishing system having an FEA placed therein, makes it possible to mount or install or connect an electrical power socket without additional equipment. HK 30134883 A 16 Also, a properly installed FEA has maximum application efficiency, since the location, direction of release of the extinguishing agent and extinguishing parameters are calculated when designing the device. Reference is now made to Figure 1a – Figure 5, which show and depict exemplary types of electrical power sockets as applicable to embodiments of the present 5 invention. Figure 1a – Figure 5, although generally applicable to mains type electrical power supply systems, and not limiting, and the present invention is equally applicable to other electrical power supply systems. The present invention as claimed and described, is implemented within such 10 electrical power sockets as depicted in Figure 1a – Figure 5. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, an electrical power socket may be provided with various geometric shapes and sizes, dependent upon electrical standards, and no limitations should be implied or imported in relation to the present invention in this regard. 15 Furthermore, as will be known by those skilled in the art, in examples of such electrical power socket for electrical power supply, such as 110 V, 220V, 240V, depending on the jurisdiction and implementation, there may be an earth or ground wire, in addition to the main two live power lines. Furthermore, depending on the application, electrical power sockets may or may not require an earth or ground wire. 20 Referring now to Figure 1a, Figure 1b and Figure 1c, there are shown examples of electrical power sockets 100a, 100b, 100c as applicable to the present invention. The electrical power socket 100a of Figure 1a is a typical wall mountable electrical power socket, which comprises a single power outlet 110a and a switch 120a for isolating power to the power outlet 110a. 25 HK 30134883 A 17 The electrical power socket 100b of Figure 1b is similar to that of Figure 1a, however, there are two power outlets 110b, and switches 120b for isolating power to those two power outlets 110b. Referring now to Figure 1c there is shown electrical power socket 100c, which includes one mains type voltage power outlet 110c. As will be noted, the outlet 110c 5 is a universal-type power outlet, applicable to receiving the pins of plugs from various jurisdictions in relation to various electrical standard power supply systems. Furthermore, the example as shown in Figure 1c also includes lower voltage or power outlet sockets, such as USB sockets 130c, whereby two such sockets are shown. 10 Further, in the example as shown in Figure 1c there also is shown a circuit breaker reset switch 140c, as the power outlet socket 100c includes a circuit breaker which may be reset by pressing the circuit breaker reset switch 140c. Referring now to Figure 2a and Figure 2b, there is shown an exemplary embodiment of a mounting housing 200a, 200b, for the mounting of an electrical power socket of 15 the type including in accordance with some embodiments as provided by the present invention. In the present example, the mounting housing 200a, 200b, is secured within a wall 240b, and the electrical power supply system is provided within the wall 240b. In the present example, the mounting housing 200a, 200b, includes a peripheral flange 20 230a, 230b and mounting holes 220a. Whilst not shown in the present embodiment, as will understood by those skilled in the art, an electrical power socket is then disposed within the mounting housing 200a, 200b, having its outer face upon which the power outlets are disposed, abutted against the surface of the 240b. 25 HK 30134883 A 18 Referring now to the examples of Figure 3a and Figure 3b, there is shown an electrical power socket 300a, 300b having a housing 310a, 310b. In such an example, the housing 310a, 310b is mounted on the outer surface of the wall, and is not recessed within them the wall. Figure 3c shows a further example of electrical power socket 300c whereby the 5 housing 310c of the electrical power socket 300c is mounted external of the wall 340c, and the electrical power supply system and connecting wires to the electrical socket 300c is deployed within conduits 350c on the outside of the wall 340c. Referring to Figure 4, there is shown an example of an electrical power socket 400 suitable for outdoor environments having a housing 410. In order to secure the 10 electrical socket 400 to the surface to which it is to be mounted, there are provided apertures 420 through which fasteners or screws may extend so as to secure the electrical power socket 400 to the surface to which it is to be mounted. As will be noted, a cover plate is provided for protecting the electrical power outlet. Referring now to Figure 5, the electrical power socket 500 as shown, may be 15 mounted to a surface, such as a floor, in applications whereby the electrical power outlets 510 are required to be recessed when not being utilized. In the present example, the electrical power socket 500 also includes a mounting peripheral flange 520. However, this will be understood, the electrical power socket 500 includes a housing upon which the electrical power outlets 510 are provided. 20 It should be noted and appreciated, that whilst the preceding examples of electrical power sockets as shown in Figure 1a – Figure 5 are applicable implementations of the present invention, and that numerous variations of electrical power sockets, without limitation to those as described above, are equally applicable for the implementation of the present invention. 25 HK 30134883 A 19 Referring to Figure 6a, there is shown a sectional side view of a first embodiment of an electrical power socket 600a in accordance with the present invention. In Figure 6a, the electrical power socket 600a is for preventing or extinguishing a fire in an electrical power socket and comprises: (i) a housing 610a having an outer wall 612a and an internal volume 5 614a defined therein; (ii) one or more power outlet sockets 625a, wherein said one or more sockets each include at least two receptacles 620a for receiving pins a power plug; (iii) at least two power connection posts 630a each of which is in electrical10 communication with said at least two electrical receptacles 620a of each power outlet socket, and each of which is for receiving electrical power from an electrical power supply system; and In the present embodiment, the least two power connection posts 630a are in electrical communication with the at least two electrical receptacles 620a by way of 15 conductors 622a. As will be appreciated and understood by those skilled in the art, conductors of 622a may be integrally formed with the at least two electrical receptacles 620a in other or alternate embodiments. The electrical power socket 600a may include a retaining means for retaining a 20 temperature activatable fire extinguishing system 640a within said housing, wherein the fire extinguishing system 640a includes a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) for extinguishing a fire within said housing 610a, wherein the fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is provided as a solid composition or provide in a liquid form, wherein the HK 30134883 A 20 fire extinguishing system 640as is activated from exposure to heat generated from a fire within the internal volume of the housing 610a. Referring to the embodiment of Figure 6a, the retaining means for retaining the fire extinguishing system 640a within said housing 610a, may be provided a formation integrally formed with the housing 610a. 5 The formation may be provided as a recess within the housing 610a, 610b for retaining said fire extinguishing system 640a, 640b within the housing 610a and the formation may be provided as a protrusion forming a cavity for retaining said fire extinguishing system 640a within the housing 610a. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the fire extinguishing system 640a, 10 may be secured within the housing 610a by other means, such as by way of an adhesive or a double-sided tape. Alternatively, as also will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the fire extinguishing system 640a may be shaped or formed so as to be fixedly retained by engagement with internal aspects of the housing 610a. As such, there are no 15 limitations in the manner in which the fire extinguishing system 640a may be retained or affixed within the housing 610a, 610b of the electrical power socket 600a. The housing 610a may include an access aperture, although not shown, extending through the outer wall of the housing 610a, wherein the aperture provides access to internal of the housing, and to the fire extinguishing system 640a, for insertion and 20 removal of the fire extinguishing element 640a from the housing 610a. The electrical power socket may further comprise a detachable cover element, although not shown, wherein said detachable cover element occludes the access aperture. HK 30134883 A 21 Referring to Figure 6b and there is shown a sectional top view of a second embodiment of an electrical power socket 600b in accordance with the present invention, including: (i) a housing 610b having an outer wall 612b and an internal volume 614b defined therein;5 (ii) one or more power outlet sockets 625b, wherein said one or more sockets each include at least two receptacles 620b for receiving pins a power plug; (iii) at least two power connection posts 630b each of which is in electrical communication with said at least two electrical receptacles 620b of10 each power outlet socket, and each of which is for receiving electrical power from an electrical power supply system; In the present embodiment, the least two power connection posts 630b are in electrical communication with the at least two electrical receptacles 620b by way of conductors 622b. 15 As will be appreciated and understood by those skilled in the art, conductors of 622b may be integrally formed with the at least two electrical receptacles 620b in other or alternate embodiments. The housing 610b, includes an access aperture 645b extending through the outer wall of the housing 610b, and a retainment member 650b. 20 The retainment member 650b, is detachably engageable with the housing 610b and occludes the access aperture 645b. The retainment member 650b retains the fire extinguishing system 640b within the housing 610b of the electrical power socket 600b. HK 30134883 A 22 As will be seen, in the embodiments in Figure 6a, the electrical power socket 600a may or may not be a serviceable device and in some embodiments may be a once only device which, once the fire extinguishing system has been activated, requires the electrical power socket to be discarded or replaced. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the device may be serviceable fire extinguishing system replaced. 5 As will be seen and appreciated in respect of the embodiments as depicted in Figure 6b, the retainment member 650b allows for ease of insertion and replacement of the fire extinguishing system 640b and as such, provides a serviceable item. Referring to the above embodiment as depicted and described in reference to Figure 6a and Figure 6b, and in accordance with the present invention, when the 10 temperature rises to a critical level within the housing 610a, 610b, from a fire within the housing 610a, 610b, for example 150°C, the fire extinguishing system 640a, 640b, is activated, the FEA is deployed so as to extinguish the fire within the housing 610a, 610b. In the case where the FEA is provided in a solid form, the FEA begins to generate a 15 fire extinguishing aerosol and / or inert gases inside the protected volume of the housing 610a, 610b,, at a high speed in order to create a high concentration of fire extinguishing aerosol and / or an inert (non-flammable) medium inside the protected volume of the housing. The high-speed formation of the fire extinguishing concentration of extinguishing 20 agents (FEA) in the protected volume is of fundamental importance for suppressing developing fires. As an alternative, it is possible to apply a thermo-initiating composition to the FEA. A specific feature of the use of an aerosol-forming composition containing fire extinguishing agents in the gas phase is that when the aerosol-forming composition 25 HK 30134883 A 23 is initiated, the reaction of generating a fire extinguishing aerosol is triggered, and the maximum number of fire extinguishing aerosol can calculated during the manufacture of the electrical power socket is guaranteed to always enter the protected volume, which allows to repeatedly exceed the minimum required concentration for the guaranteed suppression of fire within the housing. 5 In the initial working condition, the electrical power socket may be connected to a power outlet socket of an electrical power supply system using the electric contacts. In the event of a fire, the fire extinguishing system 640a, 640b including an FEA which is triggered by the heat generated, for example, when the temperature reaches 150oC. 10 During the operation of the fire extinguishing system comprised of a solid FEA, a fire extinguishing aerosol and / or inert gases are released into the protected volume of the housing 610a, 610b. The aerosol-forming or gas-forming composition consists of a dry solid mixture, and while burning generates fire inhibitors, including sodium and / or potassium chlorides 15 in the condensed phase (solid particles), as well as fire phlegmatizers in a gas phase, including nitrogen and carbon dioxide. Moreover, nitrogen and carbon dioxide also act as oxygen insulators, being inert gases. The principle of fire extinguishing includes two features: (i) the complex use of functions of inhibiting the burning of aerosol particles, 20 and (ii) isolating the ignition source with the help of inert gases (nitrogen and carbon dioxide) from oxygen, which leads to the isolation of the ignition source from oxygen supply. HK 30134883 A 24 A thermo-initiating composition with an initiation temperature lower than the initiation temperature of an aerosol–forming or gas-forming composition is a dry mixture of substances, one of which, or several, have a reduced self-ignition temperature. For example, for zirconium, the self-ignition temperature is 150oC-160oC, and at 5 least the second substance is an oxidizer, for example, potassium chlorate. In order to apply the composition and keep it on the surface, a binder fuel, such as NC varnish, must be added to the mixture. After application and drying of the composition, the resulting mixture becomes highly sensitive to heating at temperatures in the range of 150oC-160oC, which 10 allows it to initiate the main aerosol-forming or gas-forming composition at lower temperatures. In other embodiments of the present invention, the fire extinguishing system includes a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) in a liquid form. The fire extinguishing system may include a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) 15 provided as a solid composition, wherein said solid composition is aerosol-forming composition or a gas-forming composition having an initiation temperature, and wherein upon said solid aerosol-forming composition or a gas-forming composition being subjected to said initiation temperature from heat generated from a fire within said housing, aerosol or gas is generated from said solid aerosol-forming 20 composition or a gas-forming composition for extinguishing said fire within said housing. The fire extinguishing system may include a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) provided as a solid composition, wherein said solid composition is aerosol-forming composition or a gas-forming composition has an initiation temperature, and a 25 HK 30134883 A 25 thermo-initiating compound having and initiation temperature lower than the initiation temperature of the fire extinguishing agent (FEA), and where upon ignition of the thermo-initiating compound, the fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is subsequently ignited, and wherein aerosol or gas is generated from said solid aerosol-forming composition or a gas-forming composition for extinguishing said 5 fire within said housing. The fire extinguishing agent (FEA) may be provided as a solid composition and as a solid element, and wherein the thermo-initiating compound is provided separately and applied to the solid composition. The fire extinguishing system may include a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) 10 provided in the form of a liquid. The fire extinguishing system may include a rupturable membrane containing said liquid fire extinguishing agent (FEA), and upon rupture of said membrane the liquid fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is released for extinguishing said fire within said housing. 15 The fire extinguishing system further includes a thermo-initiating compound having an ignition temperature, wherein upon said thermo-initiating compound being activated from exposure to heat generated from a fire within the internal volume of the housing, the rupturable membrane is ruptured and the liquid fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is released from the membrane; and wherein the liquid fire 20 extinguishing agent (FEA) extinguishes said fire within said housing. Thermo-initiating compound may be applied to at least a portion of the outer surface of the rupturable membrane. The thermo-initiating compound may be disposed adjacent to the outer surface of the rupturable membrane. 25 HK 30134883 A 26 As such, any such liquid form FEA as considered applicable to the present invention, will be understood to forward in the scope of the present invention. Examples of fire extinguishing agents as considered applicable to the present invention, include fluoroketones, which are a type of organic compound in which two fully fluorinated alkyl groups are attached to a carbonyl group. 5 Other examples of fire extinguishing agents as considered applicable to the present invention, may also include freons. Other examples of fire extinguishing agents as considered applicable to the present invention, may also include halons. A halon may be any of a group of organohalogen compounds containing bromine and fluorine and one or two carbons. Halons may 10 include haloalkane, or halogenoalkane, a group of chemical compounds consisting of alkanes with linked halogens (in particular, bromine-containing haloalkanes), and may include Halomethane. In accordance with the present invention, the fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is provided in a liquid form. As such, any such liquid form FEA as considered 15 applicable to the present invention, will be understood to forward in the scope of the present invention. Examples of fire extinguishing agents as considered applicable to the present invention, include fluoroketones, which are a type of organic compound in which two fully fluorinated alkyl groups are attached to a carbonyl group. 20 Other examples of fire extinguishing agents as considered applicable to the present invention, may also include freons. Other examples of fire extinguishing agents as considered applicable to the present invention, may also include halons. A halon may be any of a group of organohalogen compounds containing bromine and fluorine and one or two carbons. Halons may 25 HK 30134883 A 27 include haloalkane, or halogenoalkane, a group of chemical compounds consisting of alkanes with linked halogens (in particular, bromine-containing haloalkanes), and may include Halomethane. Referring now to Figure 7a and Figure 7b, Figure 7a shows a sectional side view of a third embodiment of an electrical power socket 700a, and Figure 7b shows a 5 sectional side view of a fourth embodiment of an electrical power socket 700b, said electrical power sockets 700a, 700b comprising: (i) a housing 710a, 710b having an outer wall 712a, 712b and an internal volume 714a, 714b defined therein; (ii) one or more power outlet sockets 725a, 725b, wherein said one or10 more sockets each include at least two receptacles 720a, 720b for receiving pins a power plug; (iii) at least two power connection posts 730a, 730b each of which is in electrical communication with said at least two electrical receptacles 720a, 720b of each power outlet socket, and each of which is for15 receiving electrical power from an electrical power supply system; In the present embodiment, the least two power connection posts 730a, 730b are in electrical communication with the at least two electrical receptacles 730a, 720b by way of conductors 722a, 722b. As will be appreciated and understood by those skilled in the art, conductors of 722a, 20 722b may be integrally formed with the at least two electrical receptacles 720a, 720b in other or alternate embodiments. In the embodiment as depicted by Figure 7a there is one thermal fuse 760a provided, and in the embodiment as depicted by Figure 7b there are two thermal fuse 760b provided. 25 HK 30134883 A 28 The at least one thermal fuse 760a, 760b is disposed in electrical communication between one of the power connection posts and its respective receptacle 720a, 720b, and wherein the at least one thermal fuse 760a, 760b breaks the electrical circuit in which it is disposed upon being activated. As will be noted, the at least one thermal fuse 760a, 760b is disposed in electrical 5 series communication with at least one of said conductors of 722a, 722b. The thermal fuse 760a, 760b is a well-known device or component in the electrical power field, which can conduct an electric current, and when heated to an activation temperature of, for example, 90°C, the thermal fuse breaks an electrical circuit. Similarly, a thermal fuse can break an electrical circuit if the current flowing through 10 it exceeds the operating current of the thermal fuse. A thermal fuse may break an electrical circuit if its nominal value is, for example, 16 amps, which is exceeded by the current flowing through it, for example, 300 amps due to a short circuit. The operable principle of the present embodiment of the electrical power socket 15 700a, 700b, as depicted is as follows. In its initial operable state or condition, the electrical power socket 700a, 700b may be engaged or connected with another electrical device, and power from an electrical power supply system passes through the conductors 722a, 722b. The fire extinguishing system 740a, 740b includes a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) 20 for extinguishing a fire within the housing 710a, 710b. The fire extinguishing agent (FEA) may be provided as a solid composition or provided in a liquid form. The fire extinguishing system 740a, 740b is activated from exposure to heat generated from a fire within the internal volume 714a, 714b of the housing 710a, 710b to extinguish the fire with the housing 710a, 710b. 25 HK 30134883 A 29 In the event of a fire, when the temperature rises to a critical level within the housing from a fire within the housing 710a, 710b for example 150°C, the fire extinguishing system 740a, 740b is activated, the FEA is deployed so as to extinguish the fire within the housing 710a, 710b. The fire extinguishing system as described in preceding embodiments may also be 5 deployed in the present embodiment and as such, the manner in which it is operated due to fire is equally applicable to the present embodiment. In an example of a fire within the housing 710a, 710b, a fire extinguishing aerosol may be released into the internal volume 714a, 714b, which may be considered a protected volume. An inhibition reaction of the chemical reaction of burning takes 10 place. This leads to intensive fire extinguishing process. At the same time, combustion from the fire extinguishing system 740a, 740b, causes the thermal fuse 760a, 760b to be exposed to heat. When exposed to heat, the thermal fuse 760a, 760b breaks the electrical circuit, and advantageously eliminates the possibility of re-ignition in the electrical connector 15 device 400a, 400b, in the event that the fire is caused from an electrical fault. In embodiments of the invention, the thermal fuse 760a, 760b may be activated so as to break the electrical circuit due to stimulates due to one of more of: (i) excessive current flowing through the thermal fuse 760a, 760b, (ii) the thermal fuse 760a, 760b being exposed to heat generated from the fire20 extinguishing system 740a, 740b, (iii) the thermal fuse 760a, 760b, being exposed to heat generated from fire within the electrical connector device 700a, 700b, or (iv) the thermal fuse 760a, 760b being exposed to heat generated from fire external of the housing 710a, 710b.25 HK 30134883 A 30 As will be understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art, the implementation of the present embodiment is equally applicable to all of the preceding embodiments, with the advantages and benefits here with incorporated. As will also be appreciated by those skilled in the art, there may exist more than one thermal fuse within the electrical connector device, for example there may be a 5 thermal fuse in series in the electrical circuit in respect of more than one electrical conductor. The present invention, by the provision of at least one thermal fuse within the housing of an electrical power socket and which is disposed in electrical communication between one of the power connection posts and its respective 10 receptacle, provides an electrical power adapter with further enhanced safety. As discussed above, the electrical fuse may be activated and break the electrical circuit in one of four manners, due to a current overload, due to heat generated from the fire extinguishing system, due to heat from my file with him the housing or due to heat from my fire external of the housing. 15 In the event that a fire has been caused within the housing due to an electrical fault, the activation of the thermal fuse to break the electrical circuit will prevent re- ignition of a fire within the housing. Furthermore, in the event that a fire has been caused by device engaged electrical outlet socket, again the activation of the thermal fuse who break the electrical circuit 20 which again will prevent re- ignition of a fire within the housing. It should be noted that the fire extinguishing system is generally a once- only device, which will extinguish a fire within the housing only once. As such, the provision of the thermal fuse provides additional safety, in the event that a fire may be caused by an electrical fault. 25 HK 30134883 A 31 Accordingly, the implementation of a thermal fuse in the manner as described in the present invention, in conjunction with the fire extinguishing system of the present invention, provides a synergistic effect to both (i) preventing or extinguishing a fire within the adaptor and (ii) preventing re-ignition or subsequent ignition. As such, the present invention provides significant safety advantages over electrical 5 power sockets of the prior art. Referring to Figure 8a, the fire extinguishing system 800a includes a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) 810a provided as a solid composition. The solid composition is an aerosol-forming composition or a gas-forming composition having an initiation temperature. 10 Upon the solid aerosol-forming composition or a gas-forming composition 810a being subjected to said initiation temperature from heat generated from a fire within the housing, aerosol or gas is generated from said solid aerosol-forming composition or a gas-forming composition 810a for extinguishing said fire within said housing. Referring now to Figure 8b, the fire extinguishing system 800b includes a fire 15 extinguishing agent (FEA) provided as a solid composition 810b, wherein said solid composition is aerosol-forming composition or a gas-forming composition has an initiation temperature. There is further provided a thermo-initiating compound 820b having and initiation temperature lower than the initiation temperature of the fire extinguishing agent 20 (FEA), and where upon ignition of the thermo-initiating compound, the fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is subsequently ignited, and wherein aerosol or gas is generated from said solid aerosol-forming composition or a gas-forming composition for extinguishing said fire within said housing. HK 30134883 A 32 The fire extinguishing agent (FEA) 810b is provided as a solid composition as a solid element, and wherein the thermo-initiating compound 820b is provided separately and applied to the solid composition. Figure 9a shows a third exemplary embodiment of a fire extinguishing system 900a as utilized within the present invention; and Figure 9b shows a fourth exemplary 5 embodiment of a fire extinguishing system, 900b as utilized within the present invention. In the present embodiments, the fire extinguishing system 900a, 900b includes a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) 920a, 920b provided in the form of a liquid. The fire extinguishing system 900a, 900b includes a rupturable membrane 910a, 10 910b containing the liquid fire extinguishing agent (FEA) 920a, 920b, and upon rupture of the membrane 910a, 910b, the liquid fire extinguishing agent (FEA) 920a, 920b is released for extinguishing the fire within the housing of the electrical device in which it is deployed. The fire extinguishing agent 920a, 920b, may be a fluoroketone, a freon, a halon or 15 combinations thereof. The fire extinguishing system 900a, 900b may further include a thermo-initiating compound 930a, 930b, having an ignition temperature. Upon the thermo-initiating compound 930a, 930b being activated from exposure to heat generated from a fire within the internal volume of the housing, the rupturable membrane 910a, 910b is 20 ruptured and the liquid fire extinguishing agent (FEA) 920a, 920b is released from the membrane, and the liquid fire extinguishing agent (FEA) extinguishes the fire within the housing. As is shown in Figure 9a, the thermo-initiating compound 930a may be applied to at least a portion of the outer surface of the rupturable membrane 910a. 25 HK 30134883 A 33 Alternatively, as is shown in Figure 9b, the thermo-initiating compound 930b may be disposed adjacent to the outer surface of the rupturable membrane 910b. It should be noted that the electrical power socket is autonomous, and that the fire extinguishing system is activated directly from heat generated from a fire occurring within the housing of the electrical power socket and as such, no intervention is 5 required, no electrical sensors are required, and no additional circuitry or initiation means are required in order to activate the fire extinguishing system. Advantageously, by providing an electrical power socket with an autonomous fire extinguishing system disposed therein, the present invention provides such an electrical socket device which: 10 (i) is immediately user friendly, (ii) can be immediately attached to an electrical power supply system, (iii) does not require any specialised skills or the like for installation, (iv) can be immediately attached to electrical power supply system within an existing system,15 (v) provides protection to the environment in which such an electrical power socket is deployed, (vi) provides protection to electrical devices connected or engaged with such an electrical power socket, and (vii) may be implemented into existing electrical power supply systems as20 applicable and used in numerous applications. HK 30134883 A CLAIMS 1. An electrical power socket for preventing or extinguishing a fire said comprising: a housing having an outer wall and an internal volume defined therein; 5 one or more power outlet sockets, wherein said one or more sockets each include at least two receptacles for receiving pins a power plug; at least two power connection posts each of which is in electrical communication with of said at least two electrical receptacles of each power outlet socket, and each of which is for receiving electrical power from an electrical power 10 supply system; and a retaining means for retaining a temperature activatable fire extinguishing system within said housing, wherein the fire extinguishing system includes a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) for extinguishing a fire within said housing, wherein the fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is provided as a solid composition or provide in a 15 liquid form, wherein the fire extinguishing system is activated from exposure to heat generated from a fire within the internal volume of the housing. 2. An electrical power socket according to claim 1, wherein the retaining means for retaining a fire extinguishing system within said housing is provided a 20 formation integrally formed with said housing. 1HK 30134883 A 3. An electrical power socket according to claim 2, wherein the formation is provided as a recess within the housing for retaining said fire extinguishing element within said housing. 4. An electrical power socket according to claim 2, wherein the formation is 5 provided as a protrusion forming a cavity for retaining said fire extinguishing element within said housing. 5. An electrical power socket according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the housing includes an access aperture extending through the outer wall of 10 the housing, wherein the aperture provides access to internal of the housing and access to the fire extinguishing element, for insertion and removal of the fire extinguishing element from the housing. 6. An electrical power socket according to claim 5, further comprising a 15 detachable cover element, wherein said detachable cover element occludes said access aperture. 7. An electrical power socket according to claim 1, wherein the housing includes an access aperture extending through the outer wall of the housing, and a retainment 20 member, wherein the retainment member is detachably engageable with the housing and occludes said access aperture, and 2HK 30134883 A wherein the retainment member includes said retaining means for retaining a fire extinguishing element within said housing. 8. An electrical power socket according to claim 7, wherein the retainment member includes a recess for retaining a fire extinguishing element. 5 9. An electrical power socket according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one thermal fuse, wherein said at least one thermal fuse is disposed in electrical communication between one of the power connection posts and its respective receptacle, and wherein the at least one thermal fuse breaks the 10 electrical circuit in which it is disposed upon being activated. 10. An electrical adaptor according to claim 9, wherein the thermal fuse is activated upon exposure to a temperature exceeding its activation temperature. 15 11. An electrical adaptor according to claim 10, wherein the activation temperature of the thermal fuse is in a range of from 80°C to 100°C. 12. An electrical adaptor according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the activation temperature of the thermal fuse is about 90°C. 20 13. An electrical adapter according to any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein the thermal fuse is activatable from one or more of excessive current flowing through the thermal fuse, exposure to heat generated from the fire extinguishing system, 3HK 30134883 A exposure to heat generated from fire within the housing, or exposed to heat generated from fire external of the housing. 14. An electrical adaptor according to any one of claims 9 to 13, wherein said at least one thermal fuse is disposed in electrical series communication with at least 5 one of said power connection posts and its respective receptacle. 15. An electrical adaptor according to any one of claims 9 to 14, wherein a thermal fuse is disposed in electrical series communication with each at least one of said power connection posts and its respective receptacle. 10 16. An electrical power socket for preventing or extinguishing a fire said comprising: a housing having an outer wall and an internal volume defined therein; one or more power outlet sockets, wherein said one or more sockets each 15 include at least two receptacles for receiving pins a power plug; at least two power connection posts each of which is in electrical communication with said at least two electrical receptacles of each power outlet socket, and each of which is for receiving electrical power from an electrical power supply system; and; 20 a fire extinguishing system within said housing, wherein the fire extinguishing system includes a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) for extinguishing a fire within said housing, wherein the fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is provided as a solid composition or provided in a liquid form, wherein the fire extinguishing system is 4HK 30134883 A activated from exposure to heat generated from a fire within the internal volume of the housing. 17. An electrical power socket according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one socket includes receptacles for receiving pins from one or more 5 different types of power plugs. 18. An electrical power socket according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one power switch, wherein said at least one power switch isolates said one or more power outlet sockets from the electrical power supply 10 system. 19. An electrical power socket according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a mounting means for affixing the electrical power socket to a mounting member. 15 20. An electrical power socket according to claim 19, wherein said mounting means is a biased portion of the electrical power socket, for engagement with a mounting frame. 20 21. An electrical power socket according to claim 19, wherein said mounting means is a receptacle for a fastener, for engagement with a mounting frame. 5HK 30134883 A 22. An electrical socket according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the housing is formed from a polymeric material. 23. An electrical power socket according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the power supply system is a mains power supply system. 5 24. An electrical power socket according to claim 23, wherein the electrical power socket is engageable with a mains power supply outlet socket. 25. An electrical power socket according to any of claims 1 to 22, wherein the 10 power supply system is a power track rail-type arrangement, and wherein the power socket is engageable with said power track. 26. An electrical power socket according to any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein power supply system is a system arranged within a building structure, which may 15 include within internal fittings including furniture or other structures. 27. An electrical power socket according to any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein power supply system is a system arranged within a vehicle or a conveyance. 20 28. An electrical power socket according to claim 27, wherein the power supply system is a system arranged within an aircraft, a boat or ship, or a train. 6HK 30134883 A 29. An electrical power socket according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the power supply system is an alternating current (a.c.) power supply system. 30. An electrical power socket according to any one of claims 1 to28, wherein the power supply system is a direct current (d.c.) power supply system. 5 31. An electrical power socket according to any one of claim, further comprising at least one thermal fuse, wherein said at least one thermal fuse is disposed in electrical communication between one of the power connection posts and its respective receptacle, and wherein the at least one thermal fuse breaks the electrical 10 circuit in which it is disposed upon being activated. 32. An electrical adaptor according to claim 31, wherein the thermal fuse is activated upon exposure to a temperature exceeding its activation temperature. 15 33. An electrical adaptor according to claim 32, wherein the activation temperature of the thermal fuse is in a range of from 80°C to 100°C. 34. An electrical adaptor according to claim 32 or 33, wherein the activation temperature of the thermal fuse is about 90°C. 20 35. An electrical adapter according to any one of claims 31 to 34, wherein the thermal fuse is activatable from one or more of excessive current flowing through the thermal fuse, exposure to heat generated from the fire extinguishing system, 7HK 30134883 A exposure to heat generated from fire within the housing, or exposed to heat generated from fire external of the housing. 36. An electrical adaptor according to any one of claims 31 to 35, wherein said at least one thermal fuse is disposed in electrical series communication with at least 5 one of said power connection posts and its respective receptacle. 37. An electrical adaptor according to any one of claims 31 to 36, wherein a thermal fuse is disposed in electrical series communication with each at least one of said power connection posts and its respective receptacle. 10 38. An electrical power socket according to any one of claims, wherein the fire extinguishing system includes a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) provided as a solid composition, wherein said solid composition is aerosol-forming composition or a gas-15 forming composition having an initiation temperature, and wherein upon said solid aerosol-forming composition or a gas-forming composition being subjected to said initiation temperature from heat generated from a fire within said housing, aerosol or gas is generated from said solid aerosol-forming composition or a gas-forming composition for extinguishing said fire within said 20 housing. 39. An electrical power socket according to any one of claims 1 to 38, wherein the fire extinguishing system includes: 8HK 30134883 A a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) provided as a solid composition, wherein said solid composition is aerosol-forming composition or a gas-forming composition has an initiation temperature, and a thermo-initiating compound having an initiation temperature lower than the initiation temperature of the fire extinguishing agent (FEA), and where upon ignition 5 of the thermo-initiating compound, the fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is subsequently ignited, and wherein aerosol or gas is generated from said solid aerosol-forming composition or a gas-forming composition for extinguishing said fire within said housing. 10 40. An electrical power socket according to claim 39, wherein the fire extinguishing agent (FEA) provided as a solid composition and as a solid element, and wherein the thermo-initiating compound is provided separately and applied to the solid composition. 15 41. An electrical power socket according to any one of claims 1 to 37, wherein the fire extinguishing system includes a fire extinguishing agent (FEA) provided in the form of a liquid. 20 42. An electrical power socket according to claim 41, wherein the fire extinguishing system includes a rupturable membrane containing said liquid fire extinguishing agent (FEA), and upon rupture of said membrane the liquid fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is released for extinguishing said fire within said housing. 9HK 30134883 A 43. An electrical power socket according to claim 41 or claim 42, wherein the fire extinguishing agent is a fluoroketone, a freon, a halon or combinations thereof. 44. An electrical power socket according to claim 42 or claim 43, wherein the fire 5 extinguishing system further includes a thermo-initiating compound having an ignition temperature, wherein upon said thermo-initiating compound being activated from exposure to heat generated from a fire within the internal volume of the housing, the rupturable membrane is ruptured and the liquid fire extinguishing agent (FEA) is released from 10 the membrane; and wherein the liquid fire extinguishing agent (FEA) extinguishes said fire within said housing. 45. An electrical power socket according to claim 44, wherein said thermo-15 initiating compound is applied to at least a portion of the outer surface of the rupturable membrane. 46. An electrical power socket according to claim 44, wherein said thermo- initiating compound is disposed adjacent to the outer surface of the rupturable 20 membrane. 47. A kit comprising an electrical power socket according to any one of claims 1 to 15, and a fire extinguishing system. 10HK 30134883 A Figure 1a Figure 1b Figure 1c 100a 120a 110a 100b 120b 110b 100c 110c 130c 140c 1HK 30134883 A Figure 2a Figure 2b 200a 230a 220a 200b 230b 240b 2HK 30134883 A Figure 3a Figure 3b Figure 3c 300a 310a 310b 300b 300c 310c 340c 350c 3HK 30134883 A Figure 4 Figure 5 400 410 420 500 520 510 4HK 30134883 A Figure 6a Figure 6b 600a 640a 610a 620a 620a 630a 625a 622a 614a 612a 600b 640b 610b 620b 620b 630b 650b 645b 625b 614b 612b 622b 5HK 30134883 A Figure 7a Figure 7b 700a 740a 710a 720a 720a 730a 725a 722a 714a 712a 760a 700b 740b 710b 720b 720b 730b 750b 745b 725b 714b 712b 722b 760b 760b 6HK 30134883 A Figure 8a Figure 8b 800a 810a 800b 810b 820b 7HK 30134883 A Figure 9a Figure 9b 900a 930a 920a 910a 900b 930b 920b 910b 8HK 30134883 A