Table tap

JP2025009573A5Pending Publication Date: 2026-02-06金井 芳雄
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Application Number
JP2023112668
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-07-07
Publication Date
2026-02-06

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Technical Problem

Conventional power taps cannot accommodate AC adapters of various sizes and shapes, leading to inefficiencies and increased standby power consumption in digital home appliances.

Method used

A power strip with individual ON/OFF switches and lamps at 90° angles on the top and front surfaces, featuring a changeover switch to manage power supply and indicate power status visually.

Benefits of technology

Enables versatile attachment of AC adapters and reduces standby power consumption by allowing easy power management and visual confirmation of power status without manual switch operation.

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Abstract

To provide a table tap that is adaptive to various plug parts of electric appliances as the electric appliances comprises the various plug parts.SOLUTION: A table tap is provided with plug receivers, connected to a plurality of ON / OFF switches with individual lamps, at two positions on a top surface and a front surface at an angle of 90°. A changeover switch with a lamp is provided at one position of a lengthwise end part of a table tap body, and a power cable with a power plug is connected. The changeover switch is changed over to distribute electric power to the plurality of individual ON / OFF switches with the lamps. Once the power distribution is turned OFF by changing over the changeover switch with the lamp, the lamp of the changeover switch turns ON.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a power strip having a plurality of switches for turning on / off the supply of power to individual plug receiving terminals. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, low-power electrical appliances have become increasingly digitalized, making AC adapters indispensable and necessitating a large number of electrical outlets.

[0003] However, with current table taps, it is impossible to fit AC adapters of various sizes and shapes into all of the plug sockets because the adapters would end up touching each other.

[0004] Recently, electricity bills have increased and it is necessary to take measures to conserve electricity. One of these measures is to reduce standby power consumption when not in use. All digital home appliances, including televisions, require AC adapters. It is necessary to take measures against standby power consumption. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2022-186965 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT EMBODIMENT In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a power strip capable of accepting a wide variety of electrical appliances. To provide a table tap capable of saving standby power with a simple operation as a power saving measure. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention provides a large number of individual ON / OFF switches with lamps 6, and provides plug receiving portions 8, 9 connected to each switch at two locations, on the top surface 8 and the front surface 9 of the table tap 1, at an angle of 90°.

[0008] The energy saving measure of the present invention for a table tap is carried out when an electrical appliance connected to the table tap 1 is not in use or when the user is out. A change-over switch 5 with a lamp is provided at one of the longitudinal ends of the table tap body 1, and a power cable 3 is connected to the input terminal of this change-over switch. Power is supplied from the output terminal of the change-over switch 5 to each individual switch 6. In this case, the lamp 5 on the change-over switch does not light up, but when the change-over switch 5 is switched, the power supply to each individual switch with a lamp 6 is cut off and the lamp on the change-over switch 5 lights up. Effect of the Invention

[0009] The table tap of the present invention can be adapted to the shape and size of the plug portion of an electrical appliance precisely. For example, when attaching a large number of AC adapters, by using the top surface 8 and the side surface 9 of the table tap, which have plug receptacles, appropriately, it is possible to attach all of the individual switches with lights 6 to their associated plug receptacles 8, 9. When the electrical appliance is not in use or when going out, the changeover switch 5 of the table tap is switched on and the lamp of the switch 5 lights up, thereby enabling confirmation of the power supply and ensuring the safety of the connected electrical appliance, and also enabling saving of standby power. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating the implementation method. (Example 1) [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of (Example 1) and is an explanatory diagram showing a method of carrying out the method. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a rear view. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a top view. [Diagram 5]FIG. 5 is a right side view. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a left side view. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a front view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a power strip according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention provides a large number of ON / OFF switches with individual lamps 6, and provides plug receptacles for connecting to each switch at two locations, on the top surface 8 and front surface 9 of the table tap 1, at an angle of 90°. The energy saving measure of this invention for a table tap is operated when an electrical appliance connected to the table tap 1 is not in use or when you are out. A changeover switch 5 with a lamp is provided at one of the two longitudinal ends of the table tap body 1, and a power cable 3 is connected to the input terminal of this changeover switch. Power is supplied from the output terminal of the changeover switch 5 to each individual switch 6. In this case, the lamp 5 on the changeover switch does not light up, but when the changeover switch 5 is switched, the power supply to each individual lighted switch is cut off and the lamp on the changeover switch lights up. Usage is simple; simply flip the changeover switch 5, and the light will come on to confirm that the power supply to the individual switch has been stopped, allowing you to safely protect your electrical appliances and take measures to conserve energy without having to touch any other switches. EXAMPLES

[0012] FIG. 1 is an explanatory perspective view of a first embodiment of the present invention. The power cable 3 is connected to the input terminal of the changeover switch 5 . The output terminal of the changeover switch 5 is connected to the terminals of a plurality of ON / OFF switches with individual lamps. The plug sockets 8, 9 are controlled by an ON / OFF switch 6 with a lamp connected thereto. The changeover switch 5 turns on / off the power to all the ON / OFF switches with lamps. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of embodiment AA of FIG. ON / OFF switch 6 and plug sockets 8, 9 are displayed. [Industrial Applicability]

[0013] This makes it possible to accommodate diversification such as larger plugs for AC adapters due to the digitalization of electrical appliances. [Explanation of symbols]

[0014] 1 Top of the case 2 Bottom of the case 3 Power cable with plug 4 Power cable inlet 5. Power switch with lamp 6 Individual ON / OFF switches with lamps 7 Switch installation surface 8 Top plug holder 9 Front plug socket

Claims

[Claim 1] A changeover switch with a lamp is provided at any one of the longitudinal ends of the table tap body, and a power cable with a plug is connected to the input terminal of the changeover switch; Connect the output terminal of the changeover switch to all ON / OFF switches. Two plug sockets are provided at a 90° angle on the top and front to connect to individual ON / OFF switches with multiple lamps. Distribute power to all individual ON / OFF switches with lamps from the changeover switch. When the power distribution is turned OFF by changing the switch with lamp, only the lamp of the switch lights up, allowing you to check whether the power supply is turned on or not. A table tap characterized by the above.