Electrical Device Coupling Adapter for Exterior Power Access
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electrical systems in structures often lack sufficient exterior outlets, particularly for permanent installations like radon fans, leading to costly upgrades such as new breakers, wiring, and outlets to accommodate increased electrical capacity.
Innovation Solution
An electrical device coupling adapter with a weatherproof housing and conduits, one sealably coupled to the exterior and the other perpendicularly oriented, allowing direct connection between exterior devices and internal power sources, including 120-volt or low-voltage sources, using flexible and rigid conduits for secure and flexible routing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional electrical systems are used with limited exterior outlets, then installation cost is reduced, but electrical capacity for exterior devices is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter box serves as an intermediary device that connects exterior devices to interior electrical outlets through wall penetrations. It includes a first conduit interface for exterior device connection and a second conduit interface for interior outlet connection, enabling power transfer without requiring new electrical infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical connection system is segmented into three separate components: the adapter box mounted at the wall penetration point, the first conduit connecting to the exterior device, and the second conduit connecting to the interior outlet. This segmentation allows flexible installation and avoids the need for complete electrical system upgrades.
2Adaptability or versatility
If new breakers, wiring and outlets are installed to increase electrical capacity, then electrical capacity is improved, but installation cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the electrical connection function from the building's fixed electrical infrastructure and relocates it to a portable adapter box. This allows the adapter to utilize existing interior outlets without requiring modifications to breakers, main wiring, or outlet installations.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter box provides a cost-effective alternative to permanent electrical infrastructure upgrades. It uses affordable components such as standard conduits, grommets, and wiring that can be easily installed and removed without investing in long-term electrical system modifications.
3Adaptability or versatility
If exterior outlets are increased for permanent installations, then electrical capacity is improved, but installation cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter box is pre-configured with conduit interfaces, grommets, and mounting hardware before installation. The first and second conduits are pre-attached to the adapter box, allowing for quick installation at the wall penetration point without requiring complex on-site assembly or electrical work.
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical device coupling adapter that is operable to electrically connect an electrically operated device exteriorly located to a structure with a low voltage power source or a alternating current power source located within the interior of the structure. The present invention includes a housing being comprised of a base plate and a case portion wherein the case portion is removably secured to one side of the base plate. A first conduit member is secured to the case portion of the housing and is manufactured from a flexible tubing material. A second conduit member is sealably coupled to the base plate opposite the case portion. The second conduit member is rigid and tubular in form and extends outward from the base plate. A supply wire is secured within the second conduit member and can be configured to electrically coupled to either a AC or DC power source.