EP2896095A1 - Rotary plug for current - Google Patents

Rotary plug for current

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EP2896095A1
EP2896095A1 EP13762106.6A EP13762106A EP2896095A1 EP 2896095 A1 EP2896095 A1 EP 2896095A1 EP 13762106 A EP13762106 A EP 13762106A EP 2896095 A1 EP2896095 A1 EP 2896095A1
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base
socket according
flexible electrical
electrical
wires
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EP2896095B1 (en
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Mindy FU
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Chacon NV SA
Ankuoo Electronics Co Ltd
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Chacon NV SA
Ankuoo Electronics Co Ltd
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Priority claimed from CN2012103333873A external-priority patent/CN102832521A/en
Priority claimed from EP13154904.0A external-priority patent/EP2765658A1/en
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R35/00—Flexible or turnable line connectors, i.e. the rotation angle being limited
    • H01R35/02—Flexible line connectors without frictional contact members
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/58—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable
    • H01R13/5833—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable the cable being forced in a tortuous or curved path, e.g. knots in cable
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/76—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall
    • H01R24/78—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall with additional earth or shield contacts
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/44—Means for preventing access to live contacts
    • H01R13/447—Shutter or cover plate
    • H01R13/453—Shutter or cover plate opened by engagement of counterpart
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2103/00—Two poles
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H01R25/006—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits the coupling part being secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. duplex wall receptacle

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  • the invention relates to rotary sockets.
  • the invention also relates to power supplies comprising such rotary plugs.
  • State of the art
  • US2011 / 0312194 A1 discloses a socket housing provided with plug inserts provided with a rotatable portion and a fixed portion secured to the housing.
  • the moving part is equipped with flexible wires which pass through a hole in the fixed part and which are electrically connected to the electrical connection lines present inside the housing. Stoppers limit the amplitude of the rotation.
  • the device disclosed by US2011 / 0312194 A1 nevertheless has weaknesses in the electrical connections between the flexible wires and the electrical connection lines in the housing and the plug contacts. Indeed, during the rotation of 1 'insert plug, mechanical stresses are exerted on these electrical connections, which, in the long run, causes the breakage of these connections. In addition, in this configuration, repeated rotational movements cause a significant stress of the electrical son, which causes wear thereof.
  • Patent EP0768737 A1 discloses a plug block provided with rotary plug inserts equipped with flexible wires. These flexible wires provide the connection between the electrical connection poles of the block and the sleeves of the plug inserts for receiving the pins of electrical plugs. The grounding of each insert is also connected to the corresponding pole of the block by means of flexible wires. In the device described in EP0768737 A1, the sleeves and the grounding of each insert are not directly connected to the corresponding poles of the block, but the electrical connection is made by an interconnection between the sleeves (and the earth) of the different plug inserts via flexible wires. In order for each socket insert to have independent rotational movement, it is necessary for the connecting wires to be considerably longer in length than the direct distance between two adjacent socket inserts.
  • EP0702433A2 also discloses a terminal block provided with rotary plug inserts, the rotation of the inserts being this time made possible by an arrangement of sliding contacts between integral pads gripping inserts and friction ring sections. Such a system offers a limited range of possible angles for socket inserts.
  • CN201781169 discloses a system in which the electrical connection between the tap inserts and the terminal poles of the block is effected by contact between two conductive plates and the outer surfaces of the tap inserts. Such a system does not allow to connect a ground to the plug inserts.
  • An object of the invention is to allow easy connection of several electrical plugs on the same socket block, by a suitable rotation of each socket insert connected to an electrical plug, so as to prevent contiguous plugs interfering with each other .
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a block of robust rotary plugs whose mechanism can be solicited many times without causing damage to its structure and not endangering the users.
  • the object of the invention is a rotary power socket comprising a base and a movable part rotatable in rotation with respect to the base, mechanical means for limiting the amplitude of the rotation, said base being provided with a passage, said movable portion being also provided with a passage and a plurality of conductive cells adapted to receive the pins of a male electrical plug, fastening means adapted to secure the base with a support, flexible electrical son surrounded by an insulating sheath and electrically connected said conductive cells by electrical connections, said flexible electrical wires passing through said passage of said movable part and said passage of said base, the rotary socket also comprising
  • the passages being disposed in the axis of rotation of said movable portion, and enclosing the portion of the flexible electrical son passing through said passages.
  • the advantage of this design is that it reduces or cancels the mechanical stresses exerted on the electrical connections at the conductive cells and conductive pads.
  • the passage of the movable portion and the passage of the base embrace gently the portion of flexible electrical son passing through said passages.
  • the movable portion of the rotary plug comprises a protective bowl comprising a ring preventing contact with a live part and a bottom provided with perforations for the passage of the pins of a male electrical plug.
  • the means for immobilizing the ends of the flexible electrical wires may take different embodiments.
  • the immobilizing means comprise wedging means enclosing the ends of the flexible electrical wires.
  • the immobilizing means comprise wedging means enclosing the ends of the insulating sheath of the flexible electrical wires.
  • the immobilizing means comprise a pair of protuberances integral with the base and / or the rotatable part enclosing the end of the insulating sheath of the flexible electrical wires.
  • the immobilizing means comprise a plurality of protuberances integral with the base and / or the rotatable part forming a guide for the flexible electrical wires so as to make them undergo one or more changes of direction. .
  • any other embodiment of the means for immobilizing the ends of the flexible electrical wires making it possible to reduce the mechanical stresses on the electrical connections may also be used.
  • the passages in the base and the movable part may have different sections, to the extent that the central portions of the flexible electrical wires are immobilized effectively.
  • the passages in the base and the movable portion have a circular section.
  • This shape for the section is particularly suitable for flexible electrical son of circular section.
  • the passages of circular section have a diameter such that they closely enclose the flexible electrical son so as to maintain their central portion substantially immobile.
  • the flexible electrical wires are multi-stranded wires.
  • Such electrical son have in fact a better longevity by their ability to better withstand repetitive mechanical stress.
  • the electrical contacts of the fixed and mobile parts are arranged opposite each other, that is to say that the electrical connections between the flexible electrical wires and the conducting cells are made at the of the upper portion of the movable portion while the connections between the flexible electrical wires and the conductive pads are made at the bottom of the base.
  • This configuration for the electrical contacts makes it possible to lengthen the portion of the wires electrical hoses substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the movable portion.
  • the socket according to the invention is further provided with a mechanical safety device preventing inadvertent access to the conducting cells ("child" safety), which could lead to inconvenience such as electrocution. .
  • the mechanical safety device is integrated in said protective bowl, said device being provided with mechanical means obstructing the perforations of the bottom of the protective bowl, said mechanical means opening access to the conducting cells. only under simultaneous thrust in the perforations of the two pins of a plug.
  • the electrical connections are made by welding.
  • the flexible electrical son are crimped at both ends. Crimping is an advantageous alternative to welding because it guarantees an extended service life and eliminates the low point resulting from high temperatures in the case of welding.
  • the electrical connections are made by screwing.
  • any other embodiment of the electrical connections both at the level of the cells and the conductive pads may be considered.
  • electrical connections by simple contact between the stripped portion of the wire and the conductive cavity and / or the conductive pad can be envisaged if the means of immobilization of the ends of the flexible electrical wires allow it.
  • Another object of the invention is a power strip comprising at least one rotary power socket according to the description above.
  • the total number of rotary power outlets on the power strip depends on the needs of the user.
  • the power strip is provided with both rotary sockets according to the present invention and conventional non-rotating sockets. It is indeed not essential in some cases that all power strip sockets are rotatable and the number of rotating sockets can be restricted in order to reduce costs, a rotary socket being more expensive to design than a socket classic.
  • the location of the rotary plugs can be chosen in various ways.
  • the rotary plugs are at both ends of the power strip.
  • the rotary sockets are alternating with conventional sockets on the power strip, thereby reducing the mutual embarrassment generated by each pair of contiguous plugs.
  • Another object of the invention is a socket block adapted to be integrated into a wall comprising at least one socket as described above.
  • a socket block provided with both rotating sockets according to the present invention and conventional non-rotating sockets can be realized.
  • the location of the rotary plugs can be chosen in various ways.
  • Fig. 1 is an exploded view of the lower part of an embodiment of the rotary plug
  • Fig.2 is an exploded view of the lower portion of another embodiment of the rotary plug
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view from above of the movable portion
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view from below of the rotary plug
  • Fig. 5 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the rotary plug
  • Fig. 6 is an enlarged view of a portion of the rotary plug
  • Fig. 7 is an enlarged view of another portion of the rotary plug
  • Fig. 8 is an exploded view of an embodiment of a power strip according to the invention.
  • the figures are not drawn to scale. Generally, similar elements are denoted by similar references in the figures.
  • Figure 1 is an exploded view of the lower part of the rotary socket according to one embodiment of the invention. Flexible electrical wires are not shown in this figure.
  • the upper part of the rotary socket consisting of a protective bowl 22, is not shown here but is visible in FIG. 4.
  • a part 2 mobile in rotation, fits into a base 4.
  • a passage 6 passes through the movable part 2 at its center (which corresponds to its axis of rotation) and a corresponding passage 8 passes through the base 4.
  • the part mobile 2 comprises conductive cells 10 adapted to receive the pins of a male electrical plug.
  • a conductive rod 12 for an electrical connection to a ground is also present on the movable portion 2.
  • Clamping means 14 for gripping the ends of the electrical son connected to the conductive cells 10 are located in close proximity to the cells.
  • Mechanical means 15, 16 for limiting the amplitude of rotation between the portion 2, rotatable, and the base 4 are present.
  • Figure 2 is an exploded view of the lower portion of the rotary socket according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • This embodiment corresponds to the German standard used for sockets, commonly called "schuko".
  • the difference by relative to the previous embodiment is the connection structure of the earth electrode which in the latter case is no longer a conductive rod 12 but a pair of side tongues 13.
  • the similar elements common between the embodiment of the Figure 1 and that of Figure 2 are denoted by similar references.
  • FIG. 3 shows the top of the rotating part.
  • the elements of the rotating part described in the first paragraph appear in more detail in this figure.
  • Figure 4 shows the bottom of the rotary plug.
  • the base 4 is provided with conductive pads 17.
  • Stalling means 18 adapted to grip the ends of the electrical wires connected to the conductive pads 17 are also present on the base 4.
  • the passage 8 has a circular shape and its diameter is such that it tightly tightly grips the electrical wires (not visible in this figure) passing therethrough so as to keep them substantially immobile during the rotation of the rotary portion 2. It will be noted that the passage 8 may have different sections, to the extent that the conductors son are maintained in the same way.
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded view of a rotary socket according to the invention.
  • the protective bowl 22 consisting of a ring preventing contact with a live part and a bottom provided with perforations 23 for the passage of the pins of a male electrical plug.
  • This bowl is secured to the mobile part in rotation 2.
  • a safety device can be integrated in this bowl 22 ("child safety"). This is a mechanical device allowing access to the conducting cells only under the simultaneous thrust in the perforations 23 of the two pins of a plug.
  • FIG. 6 shows in more detail the zone of part 2 where electrically conductive wires 24 are electrically connected. Electrical connections 26 are made by welding. In other embodiments, the electrical connections can be made by crimping.
  • This figure highlights the effect of the wedging means 14 on the conductive wires 24.
  • the wedging means 14 enclose the ends of the conductor wires 24 so as to reduce strongly or even eliminate any mechanical stress at the electrical connections 26 when a rotation of the moving part.
  • These wedging means consist of protuberances 14 enclosing the ends of the insulating sheath of the electrical wires. The electric wire is thus immobilized.
  • the protuberances form a guide for the flexible electrical wires so as to make them undergo a change of direction downstream of the electrical connection 26, again with the aim of greatly reducing or even eliminating any mechanical stress at the level of the electrical connections 26.
  • the angle formed by each conductor wire at the passage 6 also contributes to the elimination of the mechanical stresses exerted on the electrical connections when the part 2 makes a rotational movement with respect to the base 4. This is particularly important when the contacts are welded because welds are rigid connections that are very sensitive to mechanical stresses.
  • FIG. 7 shows in more detail the zone of the base 4 where electrically conductive wires 24 are electrically connected.
  • wedging means 18 enclose the ends of the conductive wires 24 in order to reduce or even eliminate any mechanical stress. at the level of the electrical connections 28.
  • the wedging means 18 comprise a pair of parallel protuberances integral with the base enclosing the end of the insulating sheath of the electrical wires 24.
  • a protrusion 19 secured to the conductive pad 17 is also present, the latter enclosing the electric wire at its bare part.
  • the angle formed by each conductor wire at the passage 8 also contributes to the elimination of the mechanical stresses exerted on the electrical connections when the part 2 performs a rotational movement relative to the base 4.
  • the contacts electrical parts of the fixed and mobile parts are arranged opposite to each other, that is to say that the electrical connections between the flexible electrical son 24 and the conductive cells 10 are made at the upper part of the part mobile 2 while the connections between the flexible son 24 and the conductive pads 17 are made at the bottom of the base 4.
  • This configuration for the electrical contacts allows to extend the portion of the flexible electrical son substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the movable part 2.
  • FIG. 8 is an exploded view of a multi-jack unit 30 provided with rotary taps as described
  • This multi-socket block has two rotating electrical sockets and two standard fixed sockets.

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Abstract

Rotary plug for current comprising a base (4) and a movable part (2, 22) comprising a protective dish (22) able to pivot in rotation with respect to the base (4), mechanical means (15, 16) for limiting the amplitude of the rotation, said base (4) being furnished with a passage (8), said movable part (2, 22) also being furnished with a passage (6) and with a plurality of conducting recesses (10) able to receive the pins of a male electrical fitting, fastening means able to secure the base (4) with a support, flexible electrical wires (22) linked to said conducting recesses, said flexible electrical wires passing through said passages (6, 8), conducting pads (17) being present on said base, said flexible electrical wires being connected electrically to said conducting pads (17), means of immobilization (14, 18) of the ends of the flexible electrical wires (24) being present on the base (4) and on the rotatably movable part (2).

Description

Prise de courant rotative  Rotary power socket
Domaine de l'invention Field of the invention
L'invention se rapporte à des prises de courant rotatives.  The invention relates to rotary sockets.
L'invention se rapporte aussi à des blocs d'alimentation comprenant de telles prises rotatives. État de la technique The invention also relates to power supplies comprising such rotary plugs. State of the art
Afin d'éviter que le consommateur exerce une traction directement sur le câble d'alimentation d'appareils électriques, ce qui, à la longue, provoque la rupture des fils conducteurs, de plus en plus d'appareils sont munis de fiches formant un angle avec le câble d'alimentation. Le problème, c'est que ces fiches sont évidemment plus encombrantes, et, notamment dans le cas de prises multiples, les différentes fiches risquent de se gêner mutuellement. Ce problème se pose également avec le branchement de blocs d'alimentation combinant une fiche et une alimentation pour rasoirs, téléphone mobile, ordinateurs, etc.  In order to prevent the consumer pulling directly on the power supply cable of electrical devices, which in the long run causes the breaking of the wires, more and more devices are provided with plugs forming an angle with the power cable. The problem is that these cards are obviously more cumbersome, and especially in the case of multiple plugs, the different cards may interfere with each other. This problem also arises with the connection of power supplies combining a plug and a power supply for razors, mobile phone, computers, etc.
Le document US2011/0312194 Al dévoile un boîtier multiprise muni d'inserts de prises munis d'une partie mobile en rotation et d'une partie fixe solidaire du boîtier. La partie mobile est équipée de fils flexibles qui traversent un trou se trouvant dans la partie fixe et qui sont reliés électriquement aux lignes de raccordement électrique présentes à l'intérieur du boîtier. Des butées limitent l'amplitude de la rotation. Le dispositif dévoilé par US2011/0312194 Al présente néanmoins des faiblesses au niveau des connexions électriques entre les fils flexibles et les lignes de raccordement électriques dans le boîtier et les contacts d'enfichage . En effet, lors de la rotation de 1 'insert de prise, des sollicitations mécaniques sont exercées sur ces connexions électriques, ce qui, à la longue, entraîne la rupture de ces connexions. De plus, dans cette configuration, des mouvements de rotation répétés entraînent une sollicitation importante des fils électriques, ce qui provoque une usure de ceux-ci. On connaît du document EP0768737 Al un bloc de prises muni d'inserts de prise rotatifs équipés de fils flexibles. Ces fils flexibles assurent la connexion entre les pôles de raccordement électrique du bloc et les manchons des inserts de prise destinés à recevoir les broches de fiches électriques. La prise de terre de chaque insert est également raccordée au pôle correspondant du bloc par l'intermédiaire de fils flexibles. Dans le dispositif décrit par EP0768737 Al, les manchons et la prise de terre de chaque insert ne sont pas reliés directement aux pôles correspondants du bloc, mais le raccordement électrique est effectué par une interconnexion entre les manchons (et les prises de terre) des différents inserts de prise via des fils flexibles. Pour que chaque insert de prise puisse avoir un mouvement rotatif indépendant, il est nécessaire que les fils de raccordement aient une longueur considérablement plus importante que la distance directe entre deux inserts de prise adjacents. The document US2011 / 0312194 A1 discloses a socket housing provided with plug inserts provided with a rotatable portion and a fixed portion secured to the housing. The moving part is equipped with flexible wires which pass through a hole in the fixed part and which are electrically connected to the electrical connection lines present inside the housing. Stoppers limit the amplitude of the rotation. The device disclosed by US2011 / 0312194 A1 nevertheless has weaknesses in the electrical connections between the flexible wires and the electrical connection lines in the housing and the plug contacts. Indeed, during the rotation of 1 'insert plug, mechanical stresses are exerted on these electrical connections, which, in the long run, causes the breakage of these connections. In addition, in this configuration, repeated rotational movements cause a significant stress of the electrical son, which causes wear thereof. Document EP0768737 A1 discloses a plug block provided with rotary plug inserts equipped with flexible wires. These flexible wires provide the connection between the electrical connection poles of the block and the sleeves of the plug inserts for receiving the pins of electrical plugs. The grounding of each insert is also connected to the corresponding pole of the block by means of flexible wires. In the device described in EP0768737 A1, the sleeves and the grounding of each insert are not directly connected to the corresponding poles of the block, but the electrical connection is made by an interconnection between the sleeves (and the earth) of the different plug inserts via flexible wires. In order for each socket insert to have independent rotational movement, it is necessary for the connecting wires to be considerably longer in length than the direct distance between two adjacent socket inserts.
EP0702433A2 dévoile également un bloc de prises muni d'inserts de prise rotatifs, la rotation des inserts étant cette fois rendue possible par un agencement de contacts glissants entre des patins solidaires des inserts de prise et des sections d'anneau de frottement. Un tel système offre une plage limitée d'angles possibles pour les inserts de prise. EP0702433A2 also discloses a terminal block provided with rotary plug inserts, the rotation of the inserts being this time made possible by an arrangement of sliding contacts between integral pads gripping inserts and friction ring sections. Such a system offers a limited range of possible angles for socket inserts.
CN201781169 dévoile un système dans lequel la connexion électrique entre les inserts de prise et les pôles de raccordement du bloc est effectuée par un contact entre deux plaques conductrices et les surfaces externes des inserts de prise. Un tel système ne permet pas de raccorder une prise de terre aux inserts de prise. CN201781169 discloses a system in which the electrical connection between the tap inserts and the terminal poles of the block is effected by contact between two conductive plates and the outer surfaces of the tap inserts. Such a system does not allow to connect a ground to the plug inserts.
Résumé de l'invention Summary of the invention
Un but de l'invention est de permettre un branchement aisé de plusieurs fiches électriques sur un même bloc de prises, par une rotation adéquate de chaque insert de prise connecté à une fiche électrique, de façon à éviter que des fiches contigues ne se gênent mutuellement.  An object of the invention is to allow easy connection of several electrical plugs on the same socket block, by a suitable rotation of each socket insert connected to an electrical plug, so as to prevent contiguous plugs interfering with each other .
Un autre but de l'invention est de fournir un bloc de prises rotatives robuste dont le mécanisme peut être sollicité de très nombreuses fois sans entraîner d ' endommagement de sa structure et en ne mettant pas en danger les utilisateurs. Another object of the invention is to provide a block of robust rotary plugs whose mechanism can be solicited many times without causing damage to its structure and not endangering the users.
L'objet de l'invention est une prise de courant rotative comprenant une base et une partie mobile apte à pivoter en rotation par rapport à la base, des moyens mécaniques pour limiter l'amplitude de la rotation, ladite base étant munie d'un passage, ladite partie mobile étant également munie d'un passage et d'une pluralité d'alvéoles conductrices aptes à recevoir les broches d'une fiche électrique mâle, des moyens de fixation aptes à solidariser la base avec un support, des fils électriques flexibles entourés d'une gaine isolante et électriquement raccordés auxdites alvéoles conductrices par des connexions électriques, lesdits fils électriques flexibles traversant ledit passage de ladite partie mobile et ledit passage de ladite base, la prise de courant rotative comprenant également The object of the invention is a rotary power socket comprising a base and a movable part rotatable in rotation with respect to the base, mechanical means for limiting the amplitude of the rotation, said base being provided with a passage, said movable portion being also provided with a passage and a plurality of conductive cells adapted to receive the pins of a male electrical plug, fastening means adapted to secure the base with a support, flexible electrical son surrounded by an insulating sheath and electrically connected said conductive cells by electrical connections, said flexible electrical wires passing through said passage of said movable part and said passage of said base, the rotary socket also comprising
-des plots conducteurs sur ladite base, lesdits fils électriques flexibles étant électriquement connectés auxdits plots conducteurs par des connexions électriques;  conductive pads on said base, said flexible electrical wires being electrically connected to said conductive pads by electrical connections;
-des moyens d'immobilisation des extrémités des fils électriques flexibles sur la base et sur la partie mobile en rotation,  means for immobilizing the ends of the flexible electrical wires on the base and on the rotatable part,
les passages étant disposés dans l'axe de rotation de ladite partie mobile, et enserrant la partie des fils électriques flexibles traversant lesdits passages. the passages being disposed in the axis of rotation of said movable portion, and enclosing the portion of the flexible electrical son passing through said passages.
L'avantage de cette conception est qu'elle réduit, voire annule les sollicitations mécaniques exercées sur les connexions électriques, au niveau des alvéoles conductrices et des plots conducteurs. The advantage of this design is that it reduces or cancels the mechanical stresses exerted on the electrical connections at the conductive cells and conductive pads.
Dans un mode de réalisation avantageux, le passage de la partie mobile et le passage de la base enserrent à frottement doux la partie des fils électriques flexibles traversant lesdits passages. In an advantageous embodiment, the passage of the movable portion and the passage of the base embrace gently the portion of flexible electrical son passing through said passages.
Dans un mode de réalisation avantageux, la partie mobile de la prise de courant rotative comprend une cuvette de protection comprenant une couronne prévenant le contact avec une partie sous tension et un fond muni de perforations pour le passage des broches d'une fiche électrique mâle. Les moyens d'immobilisation des extrémités des fils électriques flexibles peuvent revêtir différents modes de réalisation . Dans un mode de réalisation avantageux, les moyens d'immobilisation comprennent des moyens de calage enserrant les extrémités des fils électriques flexibles. In an advantageous embodiment, the movable portion of the rotary plug comprises a protective bowl comprising a ring preventing contact with a live part and a bottom provided with perforations for the passage of the pins of a male electrical plug. The means for immobilizing the ends of the flexible electrical wires may take different embodiments. In an advantageous embodiment, the immobilizing means comprise wedging means enclosing the ends of the flexible electrical wires.
Dans un mode de réalisation avantageux, les moyens d'immobilisation comprennent des moyens de calage enserrant les extrémités de la gaine isolante des fils électriques flexibles . In an advantageous embodiment, the immobilizing means comprise wedging means enclosing the ends of the insulating sheath of the flexible electrical wires.
Dans un mode de réalisation avantageux, les moyens d'immobilisation comprennent une paire de protubérances solidaires de la base et/ou de la partie mobile en rotation enserrant l'extrémité de la gaine isolante des fils électriques flexibles. Dans un mode de réalisation avantageux, les moyens d'immobilisation comprennent une pluralité de protubérances solidaires de la base et/ou de la partie mobile en rotation formant un guide pour les fils électriques flexibles de manière à leur faire subir un ou plusieurs changement de direction. In an advantageous embodiment, the immobilizing means comprise a pair of protuberances integral with the base and / or the rotatable part enclosing the end of the insulating sheath of the flexible electrical wires. In an advantageous embodiment, the immobilizing means comprise a plurality of protuberances integral with the base and / or the rotatable part forming a guide for the flexible electrical wires so as to make them undergo one or more changes of direction. .
Tout autre mode de réalisation des moyens d'immobilisation des extrémités des fils électriques flexibles permettant de réduire les sollicitations mécaniques sur les connexions électriques peut également être utilisé. Les passages dans la base et la partie mobile peuvent présenter différentes sections, dans la mesure où les parties centrales des fils électriques flexibles sont immobilisées efficacement. Any other embodiment of the means for immobilizing the ends of the flexible electrical wires making it possible to reduce the mechanical stresses on the electrical connections may also be used. The passages in the base and the movable part may have different sections, to the extent that the central portions of the flexible electrical wires are immobilized effectively.
Suivant un mode de réalisation avantageux, les passages dans la base et la partie mobile présentent une section circulaire. Cette forme pour la section est particulièrement adaptée à des fils électriques flexibles de section circulaire. According to an advantageous embodiment, the passages in the base and the movable portion have a circular section. This shape for the section is particularly suitable for flexible electrical son of circular section.
Suivant un mode de réalisation avantageux, les passages de section circulaire possèdent un diamètre tel qu'ils enserrent étroitement les fils électriques flexibles de manière à maintenir leur portion centrale sensiblement immobile . According to an advantageous embodiment, the passages of circular section have a diameter such that they closely enclose the flexible electrical son so as to maintain their central portion substantially immobile.
Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, les fils électriques flexibles sont des fils multibrins. De tels fils électriques ont en effet une meilleure longévité de par leur aptitude à mieux supporter les sollicitations mécaniques répétitives. According to an advantageous embodiment, the flexible electrical wires are multi-stranded wires. Such electrical son have in fact a better longevity by their ability to better withstand repetitive mechanical stress.
Suivant un mode de réalisation avantageux, les contacts électriques des parties fixes et mobiles sont disposés à l'opposé les uns des autres, c'est-à-dire que les connexions électriques entre les fils électriques flexibles et les alvéoles conductrices sont effectuées au niveau de la partie supérieure de la partie mobile tandis que les connexions entre les fils électriques flexibles et les plots conducteurs sont effectuées au niveau de la partie inférieure de la base. Cette configuration pour les contacts électriques permet d'allonger la portion des fils électriques flexibles sensiblement parallèle à l'axe de rotation de la partie mobile. According to an advantageous embodiment, the electrical contacts of the fixed and mobile parts are arranged opposite each other, that is to say that the electrical connections between the flexible electrical wires and the conducting cells are made at the of the upper portion of the movable portion while the connections between the flexible electrical wires and the conductive pads are made at the bottom of the base. This configuration for the electrical contacts makes it possible to lengthen the portion of the wires electrical hoses substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the movable portion.
Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, la prise de courant selon l'invention est munie en outre d'un dispositif mécanique de sécurité prévenant un accès inopiné aux alvéoles conductrices (sécurité « enfant ») , qui pourrait entraîner des désagréments tels qu'une électrocution . According to an advantageous embodiment, the socket according to the invention is further provided with a mechanical safety device preventing inadvertent access to the conducting cells ("child" safety), which could lead to inconvenience such as electrocution. .
Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, le dispositif mécanique de sécurité est intégré à ladite cuvette de protection, ledit dispositif étant muni de moyens mécaniques obstruant les perforations du fond de la cuvette de protection, lesdits moyens mécaniques n'ouvrant l'accès aux alvéoles conductrices que sous la poussée simultanée dans les perforations des deux broches d'une fiche mâle. According to an advantageous embodiment, the mechanical safety device is integrated in said protective bowl, said device being provided with mechanical means obstructing the perforations of the bottom of the protective bowl, said mechanical means opening access to the conducting cells. only under simultaneous thrust in the perforations of the two pins of a plug.
Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, les connexions électriques sont réalisées par soudage. According to an advantageous embodiment, the electrical connections are made by welding.
Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, les fils électriques flexibles sont sertis à leurs deux extrémités. Le sertissage est une alternative avantageuse au soudage car il garantit une durée de vie rallongée et élimine le point faible résultant de températures élevées dans le cas du soudage. According to an advantageous embodiment, the flexible electrical son are crimped at both ends. Crimping is an advantageous alternative to welding because it guarantees an extended service life and eliminates the low point resulting from high temperatures in the case of welding.
Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, les connexions électriques sont réalisées par vissage. According to an advantageous embodiment, the electrical connections are made by screwing.
Tout autre mode de réalisation des connexions électriques, aussi bien au niveau des alvéoles que des plots conducteurs peut être envisagé. En particulier, des connexions électriques par simple contact entre la partie dénudée du fil et l'alvéole conductrice et/ou le plot conducteur peuvent être envisagés si les moyens d'immobilisation des extrémités des fils électriques flexibles le permettent. Any other embodiment of the electrical connections, both at the level of the cells and the conductive pads may be considered. In particular, electrical connections by simple contact between the stripped portion of the wire and the conductive cavity and / or the conductive pad can be envisaged if the means of immobilization of the ends of the flexible electrical wires allow it.
Un autre objet de l'invention est un bloc multiprise comprenant au moins une prise de courant rotative selon la description ci-dessus. Le nombre total de prises de courant rotatives présentes sur le bloc multiprise dépend des besoins de l'utilisateur. Another object of the invention is a power strip comprising at least one rotary power socket according to the description above. The total number of rotary power outlets on the power strip depends on the needs of the user.
Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, le bloc multiprise est muni à la fois de prises rotatives selon la présente invention et de prises classiques non-rotatives. Il n'est en effet pas essentiel dans certains cas que toutes les prises du bloc multiprise soient rotatives et le nombre de prises rotatives peut être restreint dans le but de réduire les coûts, une prise rotative étant plus chère à la conception qu'une prise classique. L'emplacement des prises rotatives peut être choisi de diverses manières. According to an advantageous embodiment, the power strip is provided with both rotary sockets according to the present invention and conventional non-rotating sockets. It is indeed not essential in some cases that all power strip sockets are rotatable and the number of rotating sockets can be restricted in order to reduce costs, a rotary socket being more expensive to design than a socket classic. The location of the rotary plugs can be chosen in various ways.
Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, les prises rotatives se trouvent aux deux extrémités du bloc multiprise . According to an advantageous embodiment, the rotary plugs are at both ends of the power strip.
Selon un autre mode réalisation avantageux, les prises rotatives se trouvent en alternance avec des prises classiques sur le bloc multiprise, cela permettant de réduire la gêne mutuelle engendrée par chaque paire de fiches contigues. Un autre objet de l'invention est un bloc de prises de courant apte à être intégré dans un mur comprenant au moins une prise de courant selon la description ci-dessus. Comme dans le cas du bloc multiprise, un bloc de prises muni à la fois de prises rotatives selon la présente invention et de prises classiques non-rotatives peut être réalisé. L'emplacement des prises rotatives peut être choisi de diverses manières. According to another advantageous embodiment, the rotary sockets are alternating with conventional sockets on the power strip, thereby reducing the mutual embarrassment generated by each pair of contiguous plugs. Another object of the invention is a socket block adapted to be integrated into a wall comprising at least one socket as described above. As in the case of the power strip, a socket block provided with both rotating sockets according to the present invention and conventional non-rotating sockets can be realized. The location of the rotary plugs can be chosen in various ways.
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Ces aspects ainsi que d'autres aspects de l'invention seront clarifiés dans la description détaillée de modes de réalisation particuliers de l'invention, référence étant faite aux dessins des figures, dans lesquelles :  These and other aspects of the invention will be clarified in the detailed description of particular embodiments of the invention, with reference to the drawings of the figures, in which:
La Fig.l est une vue en éclatement de la partie inférieure d'un mode de réalisation de la prise rotative; Fig. 1 is an exploded view of the lower part of an embodiment of the rotary plug;
La Fig.2 est une vue en éclatement de la partie inférieure d'un autre mode de réalisation de la prise rotative; Fig.2 is an exploded view of the lower portion of another embodiment of the rotary plug;
La Fig. 3 est une vue en perspective du dessus de la partie mobile ;  Fig. 3 is a perspective view from above of the movable portion;
La Fig. 4 est une vue en perspective du dessous de la prise rotative ;  Fig. 4 is a perspective view from below of the rotary plug;
La Fig. 5 est une vue en éclatement d'un mode de réalisation de la prise rotative; Fig. 5 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the rotary plug;
La Fig. 6 est un vue agrandie d'une partie de la prise rotative ;  Fig. 6 is an enlarged view of a portion of the rotary plug;
La Fig. 7 est un vue agrandie d'une autre partie de la prise rotative;  Fig. 7 is an enlarged view of another portion of the rotary plug;
La Fig. 8 est une vue en éclatement d'un mode de réalisation d'un bloc multiprise selon l'invention; Les figures ne sont pas dessinées à l'échelle. Généralement, des éléments semblables sont dénotés par des références semblables dans les figures. Fig. 8 is an exploded view of an embodiment of a power strip according to the invention; The figures are not drawn to scale. Generally, similar elements are denoted by similar references in the figures.
Description détaillée de modes de réalisation particuliers Detailed description of particular embodiments
La figure 1 est une vue en éclatement de la partie inférieure de la prise rotative selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention. Les fils électriques flexibles ne sont pas représentés sur cette figure. La partie supérieure de la prise rotative, constituée d'une cuvette de protection 22, n'est pas représentée ici mais est visible à la Fig. 4. Une partie 2, mobile en rotation, s'insère dans une base 4. Un passage 6 traverse la partie mobile 2 en son centre (qui correspond à son axe de rotation) et un passage 8 correspondant traverse la base 4. La partie mobile 2 comprend des alvéoles conductrices 10 aptes à recevoir les broches d'une fiche électrique mâle. Une tige conductrice 12 permettant un raccordement électrique à une prise de terre est également présente sur la partie mobile 2. Des moyens de calage 14 destinés à enserrer les extrémités des fils électriques connectées aux alvéoles conductrices 10 sont situés à proximité immédiate des alvéoles. Des moyens mécaniques 15, 16 pour limiter l'amplitude de la rotation entre la partie 2, mobile en rotation, et la base 4 sont présents. Figure 1 is an exploded view of the lower part of the rotary socket according to one embodiment of the invention. Flexible electrical wires are not shown in this figure. The upper part of the rotary socket, consisting of a protective bowl 22, is not shown here but is visible in FIG. 4. A part 2, mobile in rotation, fits into a base 4. A passage 6 passes through the movable part 2 at its center (which corresponds to its axis of rotation) and a corresponding passage 8 passes through the base 4. The part mobile 2 comprises conductive cells 10 adapted to receive the pins of a male electrical plug. A conductive rod 12 for an electrical connection to a ground is also present on the movable portion 2. Clamping means 14 for gripping the ends of the electrical son connected to the conductive cells 10 are located in close proximity to the cells. Mechanical means 15, 16 for limiting the amplitude of rotation between the portion 2, rotatable, and the base 4 are present.
La figure 2 est une vue en éclatement de la partie inférieure de la prise rotative selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention. Ce mode de réalisation correspond au standard allemand utilisé pour les prises de courant, communément appelé « schuko ». La différence par rapport au mode de réalisation précédent tient à la structure de raccordement de la prise de terre qui dans ce dernier cas consiste non plus en une tige conductrice 12 mais en une paire de languettes latérales 13. Les éléments semblables communs entre le mode de réalisation de la figure 1 et celui de la figure 2 sont dénotés par des références semblables. Figure 2 is an exploded view of the lower portion of the rotary socket according to another embodiment of the invention. This embodiment corresponds to the German standard used for sockets, commonly called "schuko". The difference by relative to the previous embodiment is the connection structure of the earth electrode which in the latter case is no longer a conductive rod 12 but a pair of side tongues 13. The similar elements common between the embodiment of the Figure 1 and that of Figure 2 are denoted by similar references.
La figure 3 montre le dessus de la partie rotative. Les éléments de la partie rotative décrits dans le premier paragraphe apparaissent de manière plus détaillée sur cette figure . Figure 3 shows the top of the rotating part. The elements of the rotating part described in the first paragraph appear in more detail in this figure.
La figure 4 montre le dessous de la prise rotative. La base 4 est munie de plots conducteurs 17. Des moyens de calage 18 aptes à enserrer les extrémités des fils électriques connectées aux plots conducteurs 17 sont également présents sur la base 4. Le passage 8 présente une forme circulaire et son diamètre est tel qu'il enserre étroitement à frottement doux les fils électriques (non apparents sur cette figure) le traversant de façon à les maintenir sensiblement immobiles lors de la rotation de la partie rotative 2. On notera que le passage 8 peut présenter différentes sections, dans la mesure où les fils conducteurs sont maintenus de la même façon. Figure 4 shows the bottom of the rotary plug. The base 4 is provided with conductive pads 17. Stalling means 18 adapted to grip the ends of the electrical wires connected to the conductive pads 17 are also present on the base 4. The passage 8 has a circular shape and its diameter is such that it tightly tightly grips the electrical wires (not visible in this figure) passing therethrough so as to keep them substantially immobile during the rotation of the rotary portion 2. It will be noted that the passage 8 may have different sections, to the extent that the conductors son are maintained in the same way.
La figure 5 est une vue en éclatement d'une prise rotative selon l'invention. Sur cette figure, on peut voir la cuvette de protection 22, constituée d'une couronne prévenant le contact avec une partie sous tension et d'un fond muni de perforations 23 pour le passage des broches d'une fiche électrique mâle. Cette cuvette est solidaire de la partie mobile en rotation 2. Afin d'éviter tout incident d ' électrocution qui pourrait survenir si un utilisateur entrait indûment en contact avec une des alvéoles conductrices 10, un dispositif de sécurité peut être intégré à cette cuvette 22 (« sécurité enfant ») . Celui-ci est un dispositif mécanique ne permettant un accès aux alvéoles conductrices que sous la poussée simultanée dans les perforations 23 des deux broches d'une fiche mâle. Figure 5 is an exploded view of a rotary socket according to the invention. In this figure, we can see the protective bowl 22, consisting of a ring preventing contact with a live part and a bottom provided with perforations 23 for the passage of the pins of a male electrical plug. This bowl is secured to the mobile part in rotation 2. To avoid any incident electrocution that could occur if a user improperly contacted one of the conductive cells 10, a safety device can be integrated in this bowl 22 ("child safety"). This is a mechanical device allowing access to the conducting cells only under the simultaneous thrust in the perforations 23 of the two pins of a plug.
La figure 6 montre plus en détails la zone de la partie 2 où sont connectés électriquement les fils conducteurs 24. Les connexions électriques 26 sont réalisées par soudure. Dans d'autres modes de réalisations, les connexions électriques peuvent être réalisées par sertissage. Cette figure met en évidence l'effet des moyens de calage 14 sur les fils conducteurs 24. Les moyens de calage 14 enserrent les extrémités des fils conducteurs 24 de façon à réduire fortement voire supprimer toute sollicitation mécanique au niveau des connexions électriques 26 lors d'une rotation de la partie mobile. Ces moyens de calage consistent en des protubérances 14 enserrant les extrémités de la gaine isolante des fils électriques. Le fil électrique est ainsi immobilisé. De plus, les protubérances forment un guide pour les fils électriques flexibles de manière à leur faire subir un changement de direction en aval de la connexion électrique 26, toujours dans le but de réduire fortement voire supprimer toute sollicitation mécanique au niveau des connexions électriques 26. L'angle formé par chaque fil conducteur au niveau du passage 6 participe aussi à la suppression des sollicitations mécaniques exercées sur les connexions électriques lorsque la partie 2 effectue un mouvement de rotation par rapport à la base 4. Ceci est particulièrement important lorsque les contacts sont soudés car les soudures sont des liaisons rigides très sensibles aux contraintes mécaniques. FIG. 6 shows in more detail the zone of part 2 where electrically conductive wires 24 are electrically connected. Electrical connections 26 are made by welding. In other embodiments, the electrical connections can be made by crimping. This figure highlights the effect of the wedging means 14 on the conductive wires 24. The wedging means 14 enclose the ends of the conductor wires 24 so as to reduce strongly or even eliminate any mechanical stress at the electrical connections 26 when a rotation of the moving part. These wedging means consist of protuberances 14 enclosing the ends of the insulating sheath of the electrical wires. The electric wire is thus immobilized. In addition, the protuberances form a guide for the flexible electrical wires so as to make them undergo a change of direction downstream of the electrical connection 26, again with the aim of greatly reducing or even eliminating any mechanical stress at the level of the electrical connections 26. The angle formed by each conductor wire at the passage 6 also contributes to the elimination of the mechanical stresses exerted on the electrical connections when the part 2 makes a rotational movement with respect to the base 4. This is particularly important when the contacts are welded because welds are rigid connections that are very sensitive to mechanical stresses.
La figure 7 montre plus en détails la zone de la base 4 où sont connectés électriquement les fils conducteurs 24. Tout comme sur la partie 2, des moyens de calage 18 enserrent les extrémités des fils conducteurs 24 en vue de réduire voire supprimer toute sollicitation mécanique au niveau des connexions électriques 28. Les moyens de calage 18 comprennent une paire de protubérances parallèles solidaires de la base enserrant l'extrémité de la gaine isolante des fils électriques 24. Une protubérance 19 solidaire du plot conducteur 17 est également présente, celle-ci enserrant le fil électrique au niveau de sa partie dénudée. A nouveau, l'angle formé par chaque fil conducteur au niveau du passage 8 participe aussi à la suppression des sollicitations mécaniques exercées sur les connexions électriques lorsque la partie 2 effectue un mouvement de rotation par rapport à la base 4. On remarquera que les contacts électriques des parties fixes et mobiles sont disposés à l'opposé les uns des autres, c'est-à-dire que les connexions électriques entre les fils électriques flexibles 24 et les alvéoles conductrices 10 sont effectuées au niveau de la partie supérieure de la partie mobile 2 tandis que les connexions entre les fils flexibles 24 et les plots conducteurs 17 sont effectuées au niveau de la partie inférieure de la base 4. Cette configuration pour les contacts électriques permet d'allonger la portion des fils électriques flexibles sensiblement parallèle à l'axe de rotation de la partie mobile 2. FIG. 7 shows in more detail the zone of the base 4 where electrically conductive wires 24 are electrically connected. Like in part 2, wedging means 18 enclose the ends of the conductive wires 24 in order to reduce or even eliminate any mechanical stress. at the level of the electrical connections 28. The wedging means 18 comprise a pair of parallel protuberances integral with the base enclosing the end of the insulating sheath of the electrical wires 24. A protrusion 19 secured to the conductive pad 17 is also present, the latter enclosing the electric wire at its bare part. Again, the angle formed by each conductor wire at the passage 8 also contributes to the elimination of the mechanical stresses exerted on the electrical connections when the part 2 performs a rotational movement relative to the base 4. It will be noted that the contacts electrical parts of the fixed and mobile parts are arranged opposite to each other, that is to say that the electrical connections between the flexible electrical son 24 and the conductive cells 10 are made at the upper part of the part mobile 2 while the connections between the flexible son 24 and the conductive pads 17 are made at the bottom of the base 4. This configuration for the electrical contacts allows to extend the portion of the flexible electrical son substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the movable part 2.
La figure 8 est une vue en éclatement d'un bloc multiprise 30 muni de prises rotatives telles que décrites à la figure 4. Ce bloc multiprise est muni de deux prises électriques rotatives et de deux prises fixes classiques. FIG. 8 is an exploded view of a multi-jack unit 30 provided with rotary taps as described This multi-socket block has two rotating electrical sockets and two standard fixed sockets.
Il apparaîtra évident pour l'homme du métier que la présente invention n'est pas limités aux exemples illustrés et décrits ci-dessus. L'invention comprend chacune des caractéristiques nouvelles ainsi que leur combinaison. La présence de numéros de référence ne peut être considérée comme limitative. L'usage du terme « comprend » ne peut en aucune façon exclure la présence d'autres éléments autres que ceux mentionnés. L'usage de l'article défini « un » pour introduire un élément n'exclut pas la présence d'une pluralité de ces éléments. La présente invention a été décrite en relation avec des modes de réalisations spécifiques, qui ont une valeur purement illustrative et ne doivent pas être considérés comme limitatifs. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the examples illustrated and described above. The invention comprises each of the novel features as well as their combination. The presence of reference numbers can not be considered as limiting. The use of the term "includes" in no way excludes the presence of other elements other than those mentioned. The use of the definite article "a" to introduce an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of these elements. The present invention has been described in relation to specific embodiments, which have a purely illustrative value and should not be considered as limiting.

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REVENDICATIONS
1. Prise de courant rotative comprenant une base (4) et une partie mobile (2) apte à pivoter en rotation par rapport à la base (4), des moyens mécaniques (15, 16) pour limiter l'amplitude de la rotation, ladite base (4) étant munie d'un passage (8), ladite partie mobile (2) étant également munie d'un passage (6) et d'une pluralité d' alvéoles conductrices (10) aptes à recevoir les broches d'une fiche électrique mâle, des moyens de fixation aptes à solidariser la base avec un support, des fils électriques flexibles (24) entourés d'une gaine isolante et électriquement raccordés auxdites alvéoles conductrices (10) par des connexions électriques (26), lesdits fils électriques flexibles traversant ledit passage (6) de ladite partie mobile (2) et ledit passage (8) de ladite base (4) 1. Rotating power socket comprising a base (4) and a movable part (2) able to pivot in rotation relative to the base (4), mechanical means (15, 16) for limiting the amplitude of the rotation, said base (4) being provided with a passage (8), said movable part (2) being also provided with a passage (6) and a plurality of conductive cells (10) able to receive the pins of a male electrical plug, fixing means adapted to secure the base with a support, flexible electrical wires (24) surrounded by an insulating sheath and electrically connected to said conductive cells (10) by electrical connections (26), said wires flexible electrical cables passing through said passage (6) of said movable part (2) and said passage (8) of said base (4)
caractérisé en ce qu'elle comprend characterized in that it comprises
-des plots conducteurs (17) sur ladite base, lesdits fils électriques flexibles étant électriquement connectés auxdits plots conducteurs (17) par des connexions électriques (28);  conductive pads (17) on said base, said flexible electrical wires being electrically connected to said conductive pads (17) by electrical connections (28);
-des moyens d'immobilisation (14, 18) des extrémités des fils électriques flexibles (24) sur la base (4) et sur la partie mobile (2) en rotation,  immobilization means (14, 18) of the ends of the flexible electrical wires (24) on the base (4) and on the mobile part (2) in rotation,
les passages (6, 8) étant disposés dans l'axe de rotation de ladite partie mobile (2, 22), et enserrant la partie des fils électriques flexibles (24) traversant lesdits passagesthe passages (6, 8) being arranged in the axis of rotation of said movable part (2, 22), and enclosing the part of the flexible electrical wires (24) passing through said passages
(6, 8) . (6, 8).
2. Prise de courant selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les passages (6, 8) enserrent à frottement doux la partie des fils électriques flexibles (24) traversant lesdits passages (6, 8). 2. Socket according to claim 1, characterized in that the passages (6, 8) encircle to gentle friction the portion of the flexible electrical wires (24) passing through said passages (6, 8).
3. Prise de courant selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisée en ce que la partie mobile (2) comprend une cuvette de protection (22), ladite cuvette de protection (22) comprenant une couronne prévenant le contact avec une partie sous tension et un fond muni de perforations (23) pour le passage des broches d'une fiche électrique mâle. 3. Socket according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the movable portion (2) comprises a protective bowl (22), said protective bowl (22) comprising a ring preventing contact with a portion under tension and a bottom provided with perforations (23) for the passage of the pins of a male electrical plug.
4. Prise de courant selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisée en ce que les moyens d'immobilisation (14, 18) comprennent des moyens de calage enserrant les extrémités des fils électriques flexibles (24) . 4. Socket according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the immobilizing means (14, 18) comprise wedging means enclosing the ends of the flexible electrical son (24).
5. Prise de courant selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisée en ce que les moyens d'immobilisation comprennent des moyens de calage (14, 18) enserrant les extrémités de la gaine isolante des fils électrique (24). 5. Socket according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the immobilizing means comprise wedging means (14, 18) enclosing the ends of the insulating sheath of the electrical son (24).
6. Prise de courant selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisée en ce que les moyens d'immobilisation comprennent une paire de protubérances (14, 18) solidaires de la base et/ou de la partie mobile en rotation, lesdites protubérances (14, 18) enserrant l'extrémité de la gaine isolante des fils électriques flexibles (24) . 6. Socket according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the immobilizing means comprise a pair of protuberances (14, 18) integral with the base and / or the movable part in rotation, said protuberances (14, 18) enclosing the end of the insulating sheath of the flexible electrical wires (24).
7. Prise de courant selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisée en ce que les moyens d'immobilisation comprennent une pluralité de protubérances (14) solidaires de la base et/ou de la partie mobile en rotation formant un guide pour les fils électriques flexibles (24) de manière à leur faire subir un ou plusieurs changements de direction. 7. Socket according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the immobilizing means comprise a plurality of protuberances (14) integral with the base and / or the rotatable portion forming a guide for the flexible electrical wires (24) so as to make them undergo one or more changes of direction.
8. Prise de courant selon la revendication 3 caractérisée en ce qu'un dispositif mécanique de sécurité est intégré à ladite cuvette de protection (22), ledit dispositif étant muni de moyens mécaniques obstruant les perforations (23), lesdits moyens mécaniques n'ouvrant l'accès aux alvéoles conductrices (10) que sous la poussée simultanée dans les perforations (23) des deux broches d'une fiche mâle. 8. Socket according to claim 3 characterized in that a mechanical safety device is integrated in said protective bowl (22), said device being provided with mechanical means obstructing the perforations (23), said mechanical means not opening access to the conducting cells (10) only under the simultaneous thrust in the perforations (23) of the two pins of a plug.
9. Prise de courant selon l'une des revendications9. Socket according to one of the claims
1 à 8 caractérisée en ce que les connexions électriques (26, 28) sont réalisées par soudage. 1 to 8 characterized in that the electrical connections (26, 28) are made by welding.
10. Prise de courant selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8 caractérisée en ce que les fils électriques flexibles10. Socket according to one of claims 1 to 8 characterized in that the flexible electrical son
(24) sont sertis à leur deux extrémités. (24) are crimped at both ends.
11. Prise de courant selon la revendication 10 caractérisée en ce que les connexions électriques (26, 28) sont réalisées par vissage. 11. Socket according to claim 10 characterized in that the electrical connections (26, 28) are made by screwing.
12. Prise de courant selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11 caractérisée en ce qu'elle a pour support un bloc multiprise (30). 12. Socket according to one of claims 1 to 11 characterized in that it supports a power strip (30).
13. Prise de courant selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11 caractérisée en ce qu'elle a pour support un bloc de prises de courant apte à être intégré dans un mur. 13. Socket according to one of claims 1 to 11 characterized in that it is supported a block of sockets adapted to be integrated in a wall.
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