Title of Invention

AN APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING A POWER SUPPLY TO AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE AND A COLLAPSIBLE PLUG ASSEMBLY .

Abstract An apparatus for connecting a power supply to an electronic device is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first case (110) having an insertion opening (111) and a plurality of terminal-receiving grooves extending outwardly from an inner circumference of the insertion opening. A second case coupled to the first case to form a receiving space. A rotary member (130) is rotatably inserted in the insertion opening and having sots formed on at least one surface to align with the terminal-receiving grooves of the first case when the rotary member (130) is turned in a first direction in a predetermined angle. A plug terminal assembly (150) is installed in the rotary member. In a first state, the plug terminal assembly (150) is positioned approximately vertically upward. In a second state, the plug terminal assembly (150) collapses to an approximately horizontal position.
Full Text BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an apparatus for connecting electrical
sources and more particularly, to an apparatus connecting electrical sources to an
electrical device with an improved structure for folding and unfolding a plug terminal.
2. Description of the Related Art
Figure 1 is a perspective view that illustrates a related art electrical
connecting apparatus, such as a power adapter having a collapsible two-pronged
plug. Figure 2 is a section view that illustrates the related art electrical connecting
apparatus. The related art electrical connecting apparatus includes a case 21, and
a plug terminal 22 installed at a front surface of the case 21.
The plug terminal 22 is rotatable about a hinge portion 22a. Within the case
21, a circuit board 23 couples to the plug terminal 22. The circuit board 23 converts
a high voltage into a low voltage.
The plug terminal 22 may be connected to a power supply unit C, such as a
wall mount electrical socket to receive the high voltage. Extending out of the case
21, an output terminal 24 connected to the circuit board 23 outputs the low voltage.
The low voltage may be used to power an electronic device, not shown, such as a
mobile communication terminal. Formed on the case 21, a rectangular plug-
receiving cavity 25 receives the plug terminal 22 in a folded position.
In the related art electrical connecting apparatus, the plug terminal 22 after an
extended period of use becomes loose rotates in an undesirable direction.

This causes inconvenience to the user when inserting the plug terminal into a
wall socket. Thus, there is a need for an improved electrical connecting apparatus
that is more robust and provides advantages and more convenience to a user.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description
which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by
practice of the invention. The objectives and other advantages of the invention will
be realized and attained by the structure particularly pointed out in the written
description and claims hereof as well as the appended drawings.
An object of the present invention is to provide an electrical connecting
apparatus that provides simplified folding and unfolding of a plug terminal. Another
object of the present invention is to provide simplified folding and unfolding of the
plug terminal to improve a user's convenience. Another object of the present
invention is to improve reliability of an electrical connecting apparatus by maintaining
firmness of the plug terminal after repeated folding and unfolding.
In one embodiment, an apparatus is disclosed for connecting a power supply
to an electronic device. The apparatus comprises a first case having an insertion
opening and a plurality of terminal-receiving grooves extending outwardly from an
inner circumference of the insertion opening. A second case couples to the first
case to form a receiving space. A rotary member is rotatably inserted in the
insertion opening and having slots formed on at least one surface to align with the
terminal-receiving grooves of the first case when the rotary member is turned in a
first direction in a predetermined angle.
A plug terminal assembly installed in the rotary member. In a first state, the
plug terminal assembly is positioned approximately vertically upward in relation with

a top surface of the first case. In a second state, the plug terminal assembly
collapses to an approximately horizontal position in relation to the top surface of the
first case such that terminal ends of the plug terminal assembly are positioned in the
terminal-receiving grooves when the rotary member is turned in the first direction in
the predetermined angle.
In a second embodiment, a collapsible plug assembly is disclosed. The
assembly comprises a first case having an insertion opening and a plurality of
terminal-receiving grooves extending from an inner circumference of the insertion
opening. A second case couples to the first case to form a receiving space. A boss
portion is extended from inside the second case to correspond with the insertion
opening. A rotary member is rotatably inserted in the insertion opening and having
slots formed on at least one surface to align with the terminal-receiving grooves of
the first case when the rotary member is turned in a first direction in a predetermined
angle.
A plug terminal assembly is installed in the rotary member. In a first state, the
plug terminal assembly is positioned approximately vertically upward in relation with
a top surface of the first case. In a second state, the plug terminal assembly
collapses to an approximately horizontal position in relation to the top surface of the
first case such that terminal ends of the plug terminal assembly are positioned in the
terminal-receiving grooves when the rotary member is turned in the first direction in
the predetermined angle.
Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the
description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may
be learned by practice of the invention. It is to be understood that both the foregoing
general description and the following detailed description of the present invention


are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of
the invention as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further
understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this
specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the
description serve to explain the principles of the invention. Features, elements, and
aspects of the invention that are referenced by the same numerals in different
figures represent the same, equivalent, or similar features, elements, or aspects in
accordance with one or more embodiments.
Figure 1 is a perspective view that illustrates an electrical connecting
apparatus in accordance with the related art.
Figure 2 is a sectional view that illustrates the electrical connecting apparatus
in accordance with the related art.
Figure 3 is a perspective view that illustrates an electrical connecting
apparatus in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the electrical connecting
apparatus of Figure 3 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a sectional view taken along line l-l of Figure 3.
Figure 6 is an enlarged perspective view that illustrates a plug terminal
assembly of the electrical connecting apparatus in folded and unfolded states, in
accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a perspective view that illustrates an electrical connecting
apparatus in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is an exploded perspective view that illustrates the electrical
connecting apparatus in accordance with another embodiment of the present
invention.
Figure 9 is a sectional view taken along line II-II of Figure 7.
Figure 10 is an enlarged perspective view that illustrates a folded/unfolded
state of a plug terminal assembly of the electrical connecting apparatus in
accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the
present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Referring to Figures 3 and 4, the electrical connecting apparatus 100 comprises a
first case 110, a second case 120, and a rotary member 130. An insertion opening
111 for the rotary member 130 is provided proximal to a central portion of the first
case 110. A plurality of terminal-receiving grooves 112 extends from an inner
circumference surface of the insertion opening 111. The first case nu couples to a
second case 120 to form a receiving space therein. A boss portion 122 extends,
upward from the inner surface of second case 120, as shown in Figure 4,
The boss portion 122 corresponds to the insertion opening 111. A rotary
member 130 is rotatably installed within the insertion opening 111 of the first case
110. Slots 131 are disposed within the rotary member 130, preferable parallel to
each other. Slots 131 line up with the terminal-receiving grooves 112 when the rotary
member is rotated in a first direction in a predetermined or specified angle.
Connection plates 140 installed at the boss portion 122 of the second case
120 connect to a printed circuit board 160. A plug terminal assembly 150,

comprising for example a pair of elongated electric terminals, is rotatably installed at
a bottom portion of the rotary member 130.
In one embodiment, a first portion of the assembly 150, when installed,
contacts each of the connection plates 140. A second portion of the assembly 150
penetrates the insertion opening 111 of the first case 110 for exposing the plug
terminal assembly 150 outside of the first case 110.
Referring to Figs. 4 and 6, a finger insertion groove 113 is preferably formed at the
terminal-receiving groove 111 to allow a user conveniently unfold the plug terminal
assembly 150 when it is in a folded state. The finger insertion groove 113 is deep
enough to allow for the tip of a user's finger to come in contact with the plug terminal
assembly 150, when it is in a folded state. In a preferred embodiment, the finger
insertion groove 113 is approximately 10mm wide.
Referring back to Figure 4, a flange 133 is disposed around an outer edge of
the rotary member 130. While inserted in the insertion opening 111, the flange 133
prevents the rotary member 130 from unintentionally slipping out from the first case
110.
Referring to Figure 5, inside the first case 110, a stopping groove 114 is
formed near the insertion opening 111. A stopper 134 is formed at an outer
circumferential surface of the rotary member 130. The stopper 134 corresponds
with the stopping groove 114. When a user rotates the rotary member 130 to fold or
unfold the plug terminal assembly 150, a rotating angle of the rotary member 130 is
restricted. Preferably, the rotary member 130 is restricted to a maximum
predetermined angle. The plug terminal assembly 150 provides two elongated
electric terminals: a first terminal 151 and a second terminal 152. The first and
second terminals 151, 152 insert into the slots 131a, 131b of the rotary member
130.

Referring to Figures 4 and 5, a shaft 153, formed of an insulation material, for
example, connects the first terminal 151 with the second terminal 152. The shaft
can be rotatably inserted into a shaft groove 132 of the rotary member 130. A
groove 154 is formed in the middle of the shaft 153. A protrusion 155 is formed at
the rotary member 130, which corresponds with the groove 154.
In the unfolded state, when the protrusion 155 is inserted in the groove 154,
the plug terminal assembly 150 firmly maintains the unfolded state. First connection
protrusions 156 are formed at a first end of the first and second terminals 151, 152.
Second connection protrusions 141 are formed at each of the connection
piates 140 corresponding to the first connection protrusions 156.
In the unfolded state, the first connection protrusions 156 contact the second
contact protrusions 141. A second end of each of the first and second terminals
151, 152 pass through the insertion opening 111 of the first case 110 to extend
outside of the first case 110. In the folded state, the first connection protrusions 156
of the first and second terminals 151,152 do not contact the second connection
protrusions 141.
That is, the second end of each of the first and second terminals 151,152 is
inserted in the terminal-receiving grooves 112, respectively. As the rotary member
130 is rotated, each of the slots 131a, 131b of the rotary member 130 is aligned with
a corresponding terminal-receiving groove 112, thus, allowing the folding of the plug
terminal assembly 150.
Referring to Figures 4-6, the procedure for folding and unfolding the. plug
terminal assembly 150 is herein described. As shown in Figure 6, a plug terminal
assembly 150 is depicted as dotted lines in the folded state. To unfold the plug
terminal assembly 150, the user puts a finger in the finger insertion opening 113 and
flips upward the first terminal 151. In this example, because the shaft 153 is

rotatably connected with the shaft groove 132, the plug terminal assembly 150
rotates about the shaft 153 so that both the first and second terminals 151, 152
extend approximately vertically upward in relation to outer surface of the first unit
110.
When the plug terminal assembly 150 is completely rotated, the protrusion
155 is inserted in the groove 154, thereby firmly maintaining the unfolded state of
the plug terminal assembly 150. As a user rotates the plug terminal assembly 150 in
a clockwise direction, for example, the rotary member 130 rotates clockwise. The
slots 131 of the rotary member 130 become distally located from the terminal-
receiving grooves 112 causing a contact to be maintained between the first contact
protrusions 153 and the second contact protrusions 141. In the unfolded state, a
support portion 112 supports the plug terminal assembly 150, thereby firmly
maintaining the unfolded state.
To change the plug terminal assembly 150 from the unfolded to the folded
state, the user rotates the plug terminal assembly 150 counterclockwise, for
example.
The rotary member 130 rotates in a counter-clockwise direction a result. The
slots 131 of the rotary member 130 align with the terminal-receiving grooves 113. In
the folded state, the first contact protrusions 153 do not contact the second contact
protrusions 141. Consequently, when a user presses on the first terminal 151 or the
second terminal 152, the plug terminal assembly 150 rotates about the shaft 153
because the shaft 153 is rotatably inserted in the shaft groove 132 of the rotary
member 130. When the plug terminal assembly 150 is completely rotated, the first
terminal 151 and the second terminal 152 are received in the terminal-receiving
grooves 113.

Referring to Figure 7, the electrical connecting apparatus 200 in accordance
with another embodiment of the present invention comprises a first case 210, a
second case 220, and a rotary member 230. The first case 210 has an insertion
opening 211 proximate to the center. In addition, the first case 210 has a plurality of
terminal-receiving grooves 213 extending outward from the inner circumference of
the insertion opening 211. The first case 210 is coupled to the second case 220 to
form a receiving space.
Referring to Figure 8, a boss portion 222, in this example ring-shaped,
extends from interior surface of the second case 220 to correspond with the
insertion opening 211. A rotary member 230 is rotatably installed within the
insertion opening 211 of the first case 210. Slots 231 are disposed within the rotary
member 230 and correspond to the terminal-receiving grooves 21. Connection
plates 240 are installed at both sides of the boss portion 222 of the second case
220. The connection plates 240 contact a printed circuit board 260 and a plug
terminal assembly 250 inserted in the rotary member 230.
One end (lower portion) of the rotary member 230 contacts each of the
connection plates 240. The other end (upper portion) of the rotary plate 230 passes
through the insertion opening 211 of the first case 210 so as to pass through outside
of the first case 210. A terminal support member 270, installed in the boss portion
222, rotatably supports the plug terminal assembly 250. Preferably, a finger
insertion groove 213 is formed at the terminal-receiving groove 211 so that a user
may conveniently fold or unfold the plug terminal assembly 250.
As for a structure of the rotary member 230, a flange 233 is formed around an
outer circumference of the rotary member 230. The flange 233 secures the rotary
member 230 while rotatably inserted in the insertion opening 211 to the first case
210.

A stopping groove 214 is formed inside the first case 210 near the insertion
opening 211. At an outer circumferential surface of the rotary member 230, a
stopper 234 is formed to correspond with the stopping groove 214. When a user
rotates the rotary member 230 to fold or unfold the plug terminal assembly 250, a
rotating angle of the rotary member 230 is restricted, namely, the rotary member 230
may be rotated only up to a specified angle.
The plug terminal assembly 250 includes two terminals: a first terminal 251
and a second terminal 252. The first terminal 251 and the second terminal 252 are
inserted in the slots 231 of the rotary member 230. A shaft 253 formed of an
insulation material, for example, connects the first terminal 251 with the second
terminal 252. A connection protrusion 256 is formed at first end of each of the first
and second terminals 251 and 252. A plurality of connection grooves 241, which are
formed at each connection plate 240, correspond to the connection protrusion 256.
In the unfolded state of the plug terminal assembly 250, the connection protrusions
256 of the first and second terminals 251 and 252 elastically contact the connection
grooves 241. Second ends of each of the first and second terminals 251, 252
detachably insert into the insertion opening 211 to extend outside of the first case
210.
In the folded state of the plug terminal assembly 250, the contact protrusions
256 of the first and second terminals 251, 252 do not contact the connection
grooves 241. In the folded state, the end portions of the first and second terminals
251, 252 are inserted in the terminal-receiving grooves 212 of the first case 210.
As a user rotates the rotary member 230, each of the slots 231 of the rotary
member 230 are selectively aligned with terminal-receiving grooves 212 of the first
case 210, thereby providing for folding of the plug terminal assembly 250. A shaft
222a is preferably formed at the central location of the boss portion 222. A shaft

hole 271 is formed at the center of the terminal support member 270, corresponding
to the shaft 222a. Coupling rings 272 are formed at sides of the terminal support
member 270. Coupling rings 272 insert along the end of the shaft 253 of the plug
terminal assembly 250. A support portion 222b is formed at the boss portion 222.
The support portion 222b supports the unfolded state of the plug terminal
assembly 250.
Referring to Figures 9 and 10, operation of the electrical connecting
apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed.
As shown, a dotted line in Figure 10 depicts the plug terminal assembly 250 in a
folded state.
To move the plug terminal assembly 250 from the folded state to the unfolded
state, a user inserts his/her finger in the finger insertion opening 213 and pulls the
first terminal 251 in an upward fashion. Because the shaft 253 is rotatably inserted
in the rings 272 of the terminal support member 270, the plug terminal assembly 250
rotates about the shaft 253.
When the user rotates the plug terminal assembly 250 in a clockwise
direction, for example, the rotary member 230 and the terminal support member 270
rotate clockwise. Afterwards, the slots 231 of the rotary member 230 from the
terminal-receiving grooves 213 elastically contact the contact protrusions 256 while
being secured within the contact grooves 241. The support portion 222b, which is
formed at the boss portion 222, and the contact grooves 241, serve to firmly
maintain the unfolded state of the plug terminal assembly 250.
To change to the folded state from the unfolded state, which is depicted in
Figure 10 as a solid line, a user rotates the plug terminal assembly 250
counterclockwise, for example, to rotate the rotary member 230 in a
counterclockwise direction. The slots 231 of the rotary member 230 are linearly

aligned with the terminal-receiving grooves 212. In the folded state, the contact
protrusions 256 are maintained to prevent contact the terminal-receiving grooves
212.
If the user presses down on the first terminal 251 or the second terminal 252, the
plug terminal assembly 270 is rotated about the shaft 253 because the shaft 253 is
rotatably inserted in the rings 271 of the terminal support member 270. When the
plug terminal assembly 270 is completely rotated, the first terminal 251 or the
second terminal 252 is received in the terminal-receiving grooves 212. As the first
terminal 251 or the second terminal 252 is received in the terminal-receiving grooves
212, the electrical connecting apparatus 200 can be simply and easily maintained.
As described, the present invention the folding and unfolding of the plug
terminal is very easily performed. In addition, the present invention provides for the
unfolded state of the plug terminal to be firmly maintained. This improvement
increases a user's convenience and reliability when utilizing a plug terminal.
As the present invention may be embodied in several forms without departing
from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof, it should also be understood that
the above-described embodiments are not limited by any of the details of the
foregoing description, unless otherwise specified, but rather should be construed
broadly within its spirit and scope as defined in the appended claims, and therefore
all changes and modifications that fall within the metes and bounds of the claims, or
equivalence of such metes and bounds are therefore intended to be embraced by
the appended claims.

WE CLAIM :
1. An apparatus for connecting a power supply to an electronic device, the
apparatus comprising:
a first case having an insertion opening and a plurality of terminal-
receiving grooves extending outwardly from an inner circumference of the
insertion opening;
a second case coupled to the first case to form a receiving space;
a rotary member rotatably inserted in the insertion opening and having
sots formed on at least one surface to align with the terminal-receiving grooves
of the first case when the rotary member is turned in a first direction in a
predetermined angle; and
a plug terminal assembly installed in the rotary member so that in a first
state the plug terminal assembly is positioned approximately vertically upward in
relation with a top surface of the first case, and in the second state the plug
terminal assembly collapses to an approximately horizontal position in relation to
the top surface of the first case such that terminal ends of the plug terminal
assembly are positioned in the terminal-receiving grooves when the rotary
member is turned in the first direction in the predetermined angle.
2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plug terminal assembly
has first and second ends, wherein in the first state the first end electrically
connects to the power supply.
3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second case comprises
a boss portion extending upward from an inner surface of the second case in
relationship with the insertion opening, wherein the boss portion and the insertion
opening are co-centric.
4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 3, comprising connection plates
installed at the boss portion.

5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein a finger insertion groove is
formed proximal to at least one of the terminal-receiving grooves.
6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plug terminal assembly
comprises:
at least two elongated electric terminals each having a terminal end
collapsible into the slots of the rotary member in the second state; and
a shaft connecting the at least two elongated electric terminals and
rotatably inserted in a shaft groove of the rotary member.
7. The apparatuses claimed in claim 6, wherein:
a groove is formed proximal to a middle portion of the shaft; and
a protrusion is formed at the rotary member to correspond to the groove to
provide a stop to prevent further rotation of the rotary member.
8. The apparatus as claimed in claim 6, comprising:
a boss portion disposed on the inside of the second case;
connection plates installed at a boss portion;
a first connection protrusion formed at a first end of each of the at least
two elongated electric terminals opposite the terminal ends; and
a second connection protrusion formed at each of the connection plates
to correspond to the first connection protrusion of each of the at least two
elongated electric terminals.
9. The apparatus as claimed in claim 8, wherein if the plug terminal
assembly is in the first state, the first connection protrusion of each of the at least
two elongated electric terminals comes in contact with the second connection
protrusion of each of the connection plates.

10. The apparatus as claimed in claim 8, wherein if the plug terminal
assembly is in the second state, each of the at least two elongated electric
terminals partially collapses in the insertion opening of the first case.
11. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first case comprises:
a stopping groove formed inside the first case near the insertion opening;
a stopper is formed at an outer circumferential surface of the rotary
member to correspond to the stopping groove to restrict an angle of rotation of
the rotary member.
12. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, comprising a flange formed around
an outer circumference of the rotary member.
13. A collapsible plug assembly comprising:
a first case having an insertion opening and a plurality of terminal-
receiving grooves extending from an inner circumference of the insertion
opening;
a second case coupled to the first case to form a receiving space;
a boss portion extended from inside the second case to correspond with
the insertion opening;
a rotary member rotatably inserted in the insertion opening and having
sots formed on at least one surface to align with the terminal-receiving grooves
of the first case when the rotary member is turned in a first direction in a
predetermined angle; and
a plug terminal assembly installed in the rotary member so that in a first
state the plug terminal assembly is positioned approximately vertically upward in
relation with a top surface of the first case, and in the second state the plug
terminal assembly collapses to an approximately horizontal position in relation to
the top surface of the first case such that terminal ends of the plug terminal
assembly are positioned in the terminal-receiving grooves when the rotary
member is turned in the first direction in the predetermined angle.


14. The apparatus as claimed in claim 13, wherein the plug terminal assembly
has first and second ends, wherein in the first state the first end electrically
connects to the power supply.
15. The apparatus as claimed in claim 13, comprising connection plates
installed at both sides of the boss portion and connected to a printed circuit
board.
16. The apparatus as claimed in claim 13, wherein a finger insertion groove is
formed proximal to at least one of the terminal-receiving grooves.
17. The apparatus as claimed in claim 13, comprising terminal support
member installed within the boss portion to rotatably support the plug terminal
assembly.
18. The apparatus as claimed in claim 13, wherein the plug terminal assembly
comprises:
at least two elongated electric terminals each having a terminal end
collapsible into the slots of the rotary member in the second state; and
a shaft connecting the at least two elongated electric terminals and
rotatably inserted in a shaft groove of the rotary member.
19. The apparatus as claimed in claim 18, wherein:
a groove is formed proximal to a middle portion of the shaft; and
a protrusion is formed at the rotary member to correspond to the groove to
provide a stop to prevent further rotation of the rotary member.
20. The apparatus as claimed in claim 18, comprising:
connection plates installed at the boss portion;
a first connection protrusion formed at a first end of each of the at least
two elongated electric terminals opposite the terminal ends; and

a second connection protrusion formed at each of the connection plates
to correspond to the first connection protrusion of each of the at least two
elongated electric terminals.
21. The apparatus as claimed in claim 20, wherein if the plug terminal
assembly is in the first state, the first connection protrusion of each of the at least
two elongated electric terminals comes in contact with the second connection
protrusion of each of the connection plates.
22. The apparatus as claimed in claim 20, wherein if the plug terminal
assembly is in the second state, each of the at least two elongated electric
terminals partially collapses in the insertion opening of the first case.
23. The apparatus as claimed in claim 13, comprising:
a stopping groove formed inside the first case near the insertion opening;
and
a stopper is formed at an outer circumferential surface of the rotary
member to correspond to the stopping groove so that a rotation angle of the
rotary member is restricted.
24. The apparatus as claimed in claim 13, comprising a flange formed around
an outer circumference of the rotary member.

An apparatus for connecting a power supply to an electronic device is
disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first case (110) having an insertion
opening (111) and a plurality of terminal-receiving grooves extending outwardly
from an inner circumference of the insertion opening. A second case coupled to
the first case to form a receiving space. A rotary member (130) is rotatably
inserted in the insertion opening and having sots formed on at least one surface
to align with the terminal-receiving grooves of the first case when the rotary
member (130) is turned in a first direction in a predetermined angle. A plug
terminal assembly (150) is installed in the rotary member. In a first state, the plug
terminal assembly (150) is positioned approximately vertically upward. In a
second state, the plug terminal assembly (150) collapses to an approximately
horizontal position.

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615-kol-2005-granted-abstract.pdf

615-kol-2005-granted-assignment.pdf

615-kol-2005-granted-claims.pdf

615-kol-2005-granted-correspondence.pdf

615-kol-2005-granted-description (complete).pdf

615-kol-2005-granted-drawings.pdf

615-kol-2005-granted-examination report.pdf

615-kol-2005-granted-form 1.pdf

615-kol-2005-granted-form 18.pdf

615-kol-2005-granted-form 2.pdf

615-kol-2005-granted-form 3.pdf

615-kol-2005-granted-form 5.pdf

615-kol-2005-granted-gpa.pdf

615-kol-2005-granted-reply to examination report.pdf

615-kol-2005-granted-specification.pdf

615-kol-2005-granted-translated copy of priority document.pdf

615-KOL-2005-PA.pdf


Patent Number 227644
Indian Patent Application Number 615/KOL/2005
PG Journal Number 03/2009
Publication Date 16-Jan-2009
Grant Date 14-Jan-2009
Date of Filing 13-Jul-2005
Name of Patentee LG ELECTRONICS INC.
Applicant Address 20, YOIDO-DONG, YONGDUNGPO-GU, SEOUL
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 SON YOUNG-CHUL DOOSAN APT. 112-1401, GASAN-DONG, GEUMCHEON-GU, SEOUL
PCT International Classification Number H01H 21/04
PCT International Application Number N/A
PCT International Filing date
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 56560/2004 2004-07-20 Republic of Korea