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EP2128936B1 - Device with multiple electric connections, corresponding socket base and assembly - Google Patents

Device with multiple electric connections, corresponding socket base and assembly Download PDF

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EP2128936B1
EP2128936B1 EP09161410A EP09161410A EP2128936B1 EP 2128936 B1 EP2128936 B1 EP 2128936B1 EP 09161410 A EP09161410 A EP 09161410A EP 09161410 A EP09161410 A EP 09161410A EP 2128936 B1 EP2128936 B1 EP 2128936B1
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Christophe Reithler
Jean-Marc Oberle
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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
    • 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
    • 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
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/6205—Two-part coupling devices held in engagement by a magnet

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  • the present invention relates to a multiple electrical connection device, comprising a base adapted to cooperate stably but removably with a base, and an upper portion having at least one electrical connection socket.
  • the present invention also relates to a corresponding base, and the assembly formed by the aforementioned device and base.
  • a device 1 for multiple electrical connection comprising on the one hand a base 13 adapted to cooperate removably with a base 2, and on the other hand an upper portion 11 having a plurality of electrical connection jacks 111.
  • This device allows a multiple electrical connection, for the connection and power supply of a plurality of electrical devices, such as computers in a meeting room.
  • the support base 2 of the device 1 is bulky and has ridges. In the case where the base is fixed to the ground, it is a risk of tripping or injury to a user.
  • the base 2 forms a recess for receiving the base 13 of the device. While the base is firmly held in the base, but a user may want to remove it more easily, to move the device.
  • each socket 111 of the upper part 11 is effected via a wire 132 having a power supply plug 1321 intended to cooperate with another socket, associated with the sector for example.
  • the wire 132 is an additional risk for a user tripping, and the 1321 is difficult to remove from its grip, so that it is not easy to move the device.
  • the device comprises an upper part, having an electrical connection socket, which is directly near a base fixed to the ground. Therefore, the power supply of a plug inserted into the connection socket generates the presence of a wire near the ground. This wire, secured to the plug in the socket, is a risk for a user tripping. In addition, the user must bend to remove the plug from the socket or insert the plug into the socket, so these operations are not easy.
  • the base of US 2,234,982 further comprises separate electrical connectors of magnetic connectors, thus having a complicated configuration with a large number of parts.
  • a known base of US 3,808,577 has the same disadvantages as the base of US 2,234,982 aforesaid; while a known pedestal of US 3,810,258 does not present mobile electrical connectors between an electrical cooperation position on the one hand and a retracted position in which the connectors are retracted into the base, which represents a danger for the user.
  • the invention proposes to overcome at least one of these disadvantages.
  • the present invention also relates to a base according to claim 7, and the assembly according to claim 8, formed by the aforementioned device and base.
  • the invention has many advantages.
  • the power supply base does not represent any danger for the user: neither tripping nor electrocuting.
  • the base has indeed mobile electrical connectors between an electrical cooperation position on the one hand and a retracted position in which the connectors are retracted into the base, which represents an additional safety against an electrocution of the user. .
  • a plurality of pedestals can be placed in a floor of a room.
  • the device (portable or forming a wheeled table for example) can easily move from one pedestal to another in a room, and easily connect / disconnect as well, allowing great flexibility in organization of devices and devices. devices in the room, without the addition of wired extension cord, because of the positioning in the ground of the bases and / or the possibility of connecting a device to another similar device.
  • the device according to the invention comprises an intermediate portion of generally elongate shape between the base and the upper part, to form an extension cord, the power supply of a plug inserted into the connection socket n ' does not result in the presence of a wire near the ground, and thus reduces the risk for a user of tripping.
  • the user must not stoop to remove the plug from the socket or insert the plug into the socket, so these operations are easier.
  • the base includes electrical connectors which are also magnetic connectors, thus presenting a simplified configuration with a reduced number of parts.
  • the base 13 preferentially forms a recess 133.
  • the base 2 is preferably protruded 24 relative to a surface 31 of a floor 3 in which the base 2 is placed.
  • the base 2 has a shape complementary to the recess 133, mainly to ensure the safety of the electrical connection between the base and the base.
  • the complementarity of shape can also allow a centering of the base 13 on the base 2 and a good mechanical cooperation of the base 2 with the base 13.
  • the mechanical cooperation between the base 13 and the base 2 allows a good hold of the device on the ground 3 (the device is stable on the ground), but is however removable: the device can be removed from the base and easily be moved.
  • a system 32 for maintaining the assembly formed by the device and the base In order to improve the stability of the device on the base, provision is preferably made for a system 32 for maintaining the assembly formed by the device and the base.
  • the base 13 may comprise a flexible member 136 cooperating with another element 236 of the base 2 (respectively the base 13) to form a connection type "snap-pressure" stable, but removable (see figure 3A ).
  • Magnetic elements arranged at the interface between the base and the base can also form the holding system 32 (see FIG. figure 3B ).
  • the projection 24 is not too high, and has a flat upper surface 242 and side slopes 241 inclined relative to the surface 31 of the ground, so that it does not represent a risk of tripping for a user.
  • the device comprises in the recess 133 electrical contacts 131 adapted to removably electromechanically cooperate with electrical connectors 22 of the base 2.
  • the electrical connection established (see figure 3B ) between the connectors 22 and the contacts 131 is protected by the outer surface 134 of the base 13, and does not represent a danger of electrocution for a user.
  • the device comprises magnetic bodies 131 adapted to removably cooperate magnetically with magnetic bodies 22 of the base 2.
  • the removable magnetic cooperation of the bodies allows, as explained below, the electromechanical cooperation removable contacts 131 and connectors 22.
  • magnetic body means any body having magnetic properties.
  • the magnetic bodies can thus be permanent magnets, or other ferromagnetic bodies, for example.
  • Magnetic cooperation is understood to mean any cooperation using the magnetic properties of the pair formed on the one hand by the bodies of the base and on the other by the bodies of the base, to allow a magnetic and mechanical cooperation of the bodies and, subsequently, electromechanical cooperation of connectors and contacts.
  • the magnetic cooperation can thus be materialized by the cooperation of a ferromagnetic body with a magnet, or by the magnetic cooperation by opposite polarity of permanent magnets.
  • Magnetic bodies may be separate elements of the contacts and connectors, but are preferably confused with the contacts and the connectors.
  • the contacts and the connectors are then made of materials having electrical conduction properties, but also magnetic properties.
  • the contacts 131 and the connectors 22 are preferably flat, which increases the removable nature of the cooperation, compared with a cooperation of a socket receiving a pin for example in a conventional socket.
  • the contacts 131 are electrically connected to the sockets 11 by an electrical connection 121 inside the device 1.
  • the connectors 22 are electrically connected to a power supply (for example the mains) by an electrical connection 21 inside the base 2.
  • the base 2 thus forms a removable power supply for each receptacle 111 of the upper part 11, via said contacts 131.
  • the base 2 is placed in the ground 3 and the link 21 is completely placed in the ground as well, so that there is no wire coming from the base 2 or the device 1 for the power supply of the sockets 111: the risk to stumble is greatly reduced for a user.
  • the upper portion 11 comprises a handle 112, preferably on the upper surface of the upper portion 11 for easy access.
  • the upper part 11 preferably comprises a plurality of sockets 111, made in a lateral surface of the upper part 11, all around the upper part 11.
  • the sockets 111 are preferably "conventional" sockets, that is to say sockets having a recess and cells for receiving the pins of an electrical plug.
  • the device 1 is portable and movable from a base 2 to another base 2.
  • the operation of the device is as follows.
  • a user wishing to have a multiple connection takes a device 1 by the handle 112, and comes to place it in front of a base 2 present in the room .
  • the part preferably comprises a plurality of pedestals 2, distributed according to the needs of the power supply.
  • the connectors 22, connected for example to the power supply network via the link 21, are in the retracted position, in which position the connectors are retracted into the base 2, by means 23 of elastic return, for example springs .
  • the connectors 22 do not flush with the upper surface 242 and do not present a danger of electrocution for the user.
  • the contacts 131 do not represent a danger for the user, and can be flush with the surface of the recess 133.
  • the user then, by lowering the device 1 on the base 2, cooperate the recess 133 of the base 13 and the projection 24 of the base 2.
  • the holding system 32 makes it possible to reinforce the stability of the cooperation.
  • the magnetic cooperation causes a displacement of the connectors 22 in the base 2 towards the surface 242, so that an electromechanical cooperation is established between the connectors 22 and the contacts 131.
  • the sockets 111 are therefore powered, and, as shown in FIG. figure 4 Tables 6, for example, can be positioned near the device so that electrical devices, such as computers 5, can be connected to the sockets by means of their plug 4.
  • the electromechanical cooperation between the contacts 131 and the connectors 22 is thus broken, and because of the distance of the contacts 131 vis-à-vis the connectors 22, the magnetic cooperation also.
  • the means 23 thus recall the connectors 22 in the base 2, and the base is again safe for the user.
  • the figures 5 and 6 show a variant forming a second possible embodiment.
  • the main difference is that the device 1 forms a table having a work plane 114 and at least one foot 125.
  • the work plane 114 of the table is formed by the upper part 11, and the foot 125 of the table is preferably formed by the intermediate part and comprises the base 13.
  • the foot 125 comprises wheels 122 for moving the device.
  • rollers 122 are for example carried by a bar 123 extending transversely from the intermediate portion 12 to increase the stability of the table on the floor 3.
  • the base 13 preferably extends longitudinally from the intermediate portion 12.
  • the base 13 is movable in the foot 125 - preferentially formed by the intermediate portion 12 - between on the one hand an engagement position with the base 2 - "low” position of the base - and on the other hand a position disengaged from the base 2 - "high” position of the base.
  • Such mobility is possible thanks for example to a sliding of the base 13 in the intermediate portion 12, by manual actuation.
  • the base 13 is fixed relative to the intermediate portion 12, but the casters 122 are movable on the foot 125 between on the one hand a position of engagement of the base 13 with the base 2 ("low” position of the wheels) and secondly a disengaged position of the base of the base 2 ("high” position of the wheels).
  • the invention also applies to a table with four individual feet, instead of two T-shaped feet.
  • the device is then attached to a foot or located independently of a foot.
  • the operating principle previously described, however, is identical.
  • the operation of the base is identical to the operation described with reference to the first embodiment, and is not repeated here, for the sake of clarity and brevity.
  • an internal link 121 connects the contacts 131 to the jacks 111, for example located on the plane 114, for easy access.
  • the jacks 111 are for example conventional jacks.
  • a user can therefore connect several electrical devices, such as computers placed on the plane 114 in the jacks 111, and easily move the table, thanks to the removable nature of the cooperation between the base 13 and the base 2, as well as castors 122.
  • the device further comprises at least one socket 113 positioned on the upper part 11 so that it can cooperate with a corresponding plug 1113 of another similar device 1.
  • the main object of the socket 113 is to form an electrical relay of a table to another similar table, for the supply of the sockets 111 of the similar table, via cooperation with the plug 1113.
  • the socket 113 is of course also connected to the base 13 by the link 121.
  • the plug 1113 is connected to a multiple connection having conventional jacks 111 easy to access, through a link 121.
  • the socket 113 forms a recess, to ensure the safety of the user in the case where the base of the table is connected to the sector for example.
  • a socket 113 in the left lateral position can cooperate with a plug 1113 located, at the same level, in the right lateral position of a similar table: the tables are then side by side (see "case a" of the figure 6 ).
  • a socket 113 in the median position of the long anterior side can cooperate with a plug 1113 located in the middle position of the large front side of a similar table: the tables are then face to face antisymmetrically (see “case b" of the figure 6 ).
  • a socket 113 in the middle position of the long anterior side can cooperate with a plug 1113 located in the right lateral position of a similar table: the tables are then arranged in L (see “case c" of the figure 6 ).
  • each table may comprise several jacks 113 and / or several cards 1113 (see cases b and c of FIG. figure 6 ).
  • the tables can be easily grouped according to several different configurations, depending on the needs of the user, while having access to a multiple electrical connection, without the use of wired extension cord.
  • each socket 113 includes retractable connectors, and each plug 1113 has corresponding contacts.
  • each plug / plug uses electrical connectors / contacts adapted to electrically cooperate with each other so removable thanks to an association with magnetic bodies adapted to magnetically cooperate detachably.
  • the connectors / contacts also form the magnetic bodies.

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The device (1) has a base (13) cooperated with a base plate (2) in a stable and removable manner. The base has electrical contacts electrically cooperated with electrical connectors of the base plate, in a removable manner. The base has magnetic bodies e.g. permanent magnets, magnetically cooperated with magnetic bodies of the base plate, in a removable manner. An intermediate part (12) is extended between the base and an upper part (11) for forming an electrical extension cord. The base plate has shape complementary to a recess.

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DOMAINE TECHNIQUE GENERALGENERAL TECHNICAL FIELD

La présente invention concerne un dispositif de connexion électrique multiple, comportant une base adaptée pour coopérer de façon stable mais amovible avec un socle, et une partie supérieure comportant au moins une prise de connexion électrique.The present invention relates to a multiple electrical connection device, comprising a base adapted to cooperate stably but removably with a base, and an upper portion having at least one electrical connection socket.

La présente invention concerne également un socle correspondant, et l'ensemble formé par le dispositif et le socle précités.The present invention also relates to a corresponding base, and the assembly formed by the aforementioned device and base.

ETAT DE L'ARTSTATE OF THE ART

Comme le montre la figure 1, on connaît par FR 2 823 912 un dispositif 1 de connexion électrique multiple, comportant d'une part une base 13 adaptée pour coopérer de façon amovible avec un socle 2, et d'autre part une partie supérieure 11 comportant une pluralité de prises 111 de connexion électrique.As shown in figure 1 we know by FR 2 823 912 a device 1 for multiple electrical connection, comprising on the one hand a base 13 adapted to cooperate removably with a base 2, and on the other hand an upper portion 11 having a plurality of electrical connection jacks 111.

Ce dispositif permet une connexion électrique multiple, pour le branchement et l'alimentation électrique d'une pluralité d'appareils électriques, comme par exemple des ordinateurs dans une salle de réunion.This device allows a multiple electrical connection, for the connection and power supply of a plurality of electrical devices, such as computers in a meeting room.

Ce dispositif présente cependant des inconvénients.This device however has disadvantages.

Le socle 2 de support du dispositif 1 est encombrant et comporte des arêtes. Dans le cas où le socle est fixé au sol, il constitue un risque de trébucher ou de se blesser pour un utilisateur.The support base 2 of the device 1 is bulky and has ridges. In the case where the base is fixed to the ground, it is a risk of tripping or injury to a user.

De plus, le socle 2 forme un évidement de réception de la base 13 du dispositif. Certes la base est fermement maintenue dans le socle, mais un utilisateur peut vouloir la retirer plus facilement, pour déplacer le dispositif.In addition, the base 2 forms a recess for receiving the base 13 of the device. While the base is firmly held in the base, but a user may want to remove it more easily, to move the device.

Enfin, l'alimentation électrique de chaque prise 111 de la partie supérieure 11 s'effectue via un fil 132 comportant une fiche 1321 d'alimentation destinée à coopérer avec une autre prise, associée au secteur par exemple. Ainsi, le fil 132 constitue un risque supplémentaire pour un utilisateur de trébucher, et la fiche 1321 est difficile à retirer de sa prise, de sorte qu'il n'est pas aisé de déplacer le dispositif.Finally, the power supply of each socket 111 of the upper part 11 is effected via a wire 132 having a power supply plug 1321 intended to cooperate with another socket, associated with the sector for example. Thus, the wire 132 is an additional risk for a user tripping, and the 1321 is difficult to remove from its grip, so that it is not easy to move the device.

On connait de US 2 234 982 un dispositif selon le préambule de la revendication 1, et un socle selon le préambule de la revendication 7.We know US 2,234,982 a device according to the preamble of claim 1, and a base according to the preamble of claim 7.

Ce dispositif et ce socle présentent cependant des inconvénients.This device and this base however have disadvantages.

En effet, le dispositif comporte une partie supérieure, comportant une prise de connexion électrique, qui est directement à proximité d'un socle fixé au sol. De ce fait, l'alimentation électrique d'une fiche introduite dans la prise de connexion engendre la présence d'un fil à proximité du sol. Ce fil, solidaire de la fiche dans la prise, constitue un risque pour un utilisateur de trébucher. De plus, l'utilisateur doit se baisser pour retirer la fiche de la prise ou introduire la fiche dans la prise, de sorte ces opérations ne sont pas aisées.Indeed, the device comprises an upper part, having an electrical connection socket, which is directly near a base fixed to the ground. Therefore, the power supply of a plug inserted into the connection socket generates the presence of a wire near the ground. This wire, secured to the plug in the socket, is a risk for a user tripping. In addition, the user must bend to remove the plug from the socket or insert the plug into the socket, so these operations are not easy.

Le socle de US 2 234 982 comporte de plus des connecteurs électriques distincts de connecteurs magnétiques, présentant ainsi une configuration compliquée comportant un grand nombre de pièces.The base of US 2,234,982 further comprises separate electrical connectors of magnetic connectors, thus having a complicated configuration with a large number of parts.

Par ailleurs, des dispositifs connus de US 3 808 577 et US 3 810 258 présentent les mêmes inconvénients que le dispositif de US 2 234 982 précité.Moreover, known devices of US 3,808,577 and US 3,810,258 have the same disadvantages as the device of US 2,234,982 supra.

Enfin, un socle connu de US 3 808 577 présente les mêmes inconvénients que le socle de US 2 234 982 précité ; tandis qu'un socle connu de US 3 810 258 ne présente pas de connecteurs électriques mobiles entre d'une part une position de coopération électrique et d'autre part une position escamotée dans laquelle les connecteurs sont escamotés dans le socle, ce qui représente un danger pour l'utilisateur.Finally, a known base of US 3,808,577 has the same disadvantages as the base of US 2,234,982 aforesaid; while a known pedestal of US 3,810,258 does not present mobile electrical connectors between an electrical cooperation position on the one hand and a retracted position in which the connectors are retracted into the base, which represents a danger for the user.

PRESENTATION DE L'INVENTIONPRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

L'invention propose de pallier au moins un de ces inconvénients.The invention proposes to overcome at least one of these disadvantages.

A cet effet, on propose selon l'invention un dispositif de connexion électrique multiple selon la revendication 1.For this purpose, it is proposed according to the invention a multiple electrical connection device according to claim 1.

L'invention est avantageusement complétée par les caractéristiques des revendications 2 à 6, prises seules ou en une quelconque de leur combinaison techniquement possible.The invention is advantageously completed by the features of claims 2 to 6, taken alone or in any of their technically possible combination.

La présente invention concerne également un socle selon la revendication 7, et l'ensemble selon la revendication 8, formé par le dispositif et le socle précités.The present invention also relates to a base according to claim 7, and the assembly according to claim 8, formed by the aforementioned device and base.

L'invention présente de nombreux avantages.The invention has many advantages.

Elle permet la connexion multiple d'appareils électriques pour leur alimentation.It allows the multiple connection of electrical devices for their power supply.

Le socle d'alimentation ne représente aucun danger pour l'utilisateur : ni de trébucher, ni de s'électrocuter. Le socle présente en effet des connecteurs électriques mobiles entre d'une part une position de coopération électrique et d'autre part une position escamotée dans laquelle les connecteurs sont escamotés dans le socle, ce qui représente une sécurité supplémentaire contre une électrocution de l'utilisateur. On peut placer une pluralité de socles dans un sol d'une pièce.The power supply base does not represent any danger for the user: neither tripping nor electrocuting. The base has indeed mobile electrical connectors between an electrical cooperation position on the one hand and a retracted position in which the connectors are retracted into the base, which represents an additional safety against an electrocution of the user. . A plurality of pedestals can be placed in a floor of a room.

Le dispositif (portatif ou formant une table à roulettes par exemple) peut se déplacer facilement d'un socle à un autre dans une pièce, et se connecter/déconnecter facilement également, ce qui permet une grande flexibilité d'organisation de dispositifs et d'appareils dans la pièce, sans ajout de rallonge électrique filaire, du fait du positionnement dans le sol des socles et/ou de la possibilité de connexion d'un dispositif à un autre dispositif similaire.The device (portable or forming a wheeled table for example) can easily move from one pedestal to another in a room, and easily connect / disconnect as well, allowing great flexibility in organization of devices and devices. devices in the room, without the addition of wired extension cord, because of the positioning in the ground of the bases and / or the possibility of connecting a device to another similar device.

De plus, du fait que le dispositif selon l'invention comporte une partie intermédiaire de forme générale allongée entre la base et la partie supérieure, pour former une rallonge électrique, l'alimentation électrique d'une fiche introduite dans la prise de connexion n'engendre pas la présence d'un fil à proximité du sol, et donc réduit les risques pour un utilisateur de trébucher. De plus, l'utilisateur ne doit pas se baisser pour retirer la fiche de la prise ou introduire la fiche dans la prise, de sorte ces opérations sont plus aisées.In addition, because the device according to the invention comprises an intermediate portion of generally elongate shape between the base and the upper part, to form an extension cord, the power supply of a plug inserted into the connection socket n ' does not result in the presence of a wire near the ground, and thus reduces the risk for a user of tripping. In addition, the user must not stoop to remove the plug from the socket or insert the plug into the socket, so these operations are easier.

Le socle comporte enfin des connecteurs électriques qui sont également des connecteurs magnétiques, présentant ainsi une configuration simplifiée, comportant un nombre réduit de pièces.Finally, the base includes electrical connectors which are also magnetic connectors, thus presenting a simplified configuration with a reduced number of parts.

PRESENTATION DES FIGURESPRESENTATION OF FIGURES

D'autres caractéristiques, buts et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la description qui suit, qui est purement illustrative et non limitative, et qui doit être lue en regard des dessins annexés sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1, déjà commentée, représente un dispositif connu de connexion multiple et un socle connu correspondant ;
  • les figures 2A et 2B représentent un premier mode de réalisation possible d'un dispositif selon l'invention, coopérant avec un socle ;
  • les figures 3A et 3B représentent une vue schématique en coupe d'un dispositif et d'un socle des figures 2A et 2B ;
  • la figure 4, représente une utilisation possible d'un ensemble selon l'invention comportant un dispositif et un socle d'alimentation correspondant ;
  • les figures 5 et 6 représentent schématiquement un deuxième mode de réalisation possible d'un dispositif selon l'invention, et une utilisation possible.
Other features, objects and advantages of the invention will emerge from the description which follows, which is purely illustrative and nonlimiting, and which should be read with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 , already commented, represents a known device of multiple connection and a corresponding known base;
  • the Figures 2A and 2B represent a first possible embodiment of a device according to the invention, cooperating with a base;
  • the Figures 3A and 3B represent a schematic sectional view of a device and a base of Figures 2A and 2B ;
  • the figure 4 , represents a possible use of an assembly according to the invention comprising a device and a corresponding power base;
  • the figures 5 and 6 schematically represent a second possible embodiment of a device according to the invention, and a possible use.

Sur l'ensemble des figures, les éléments similaires portent des références numériques identiques.In all the figures, similar elements bear identical reference numerals.

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Les figues 2A à 6 montrent schématiquement qu'un exemple possible d'un dispositif 1 de connexion électrique multiple selon l'invention, comporte principalement :

  • une base 13 adaptée pour coopérer de façon amovible avec un socle 2 ; et
  • une partie supérieure 11 comportant au moins une prise 111 de connexion électrique.
FIGS. 2A to 6 show schematically that a possible example of a multiple electrical connection device 1 according to the invention mainly comprises:
  • a base 13 adapted to cooperate removably with a base 2; and
  • an upper portion 11 having at least one socket 111 of electrical connection.

La base 13 forme préférentiellement un évidement 133.The base 13 preferentially forms a recess 133.

Le socle 2 fait préférentiellement saillie 24 par rapport à une surface 31 d'un sol 3 dans lequel le socle 2 est placé. Le socle 2 a une forme complémentaire de l'évidement 133, principalement pour assurer la sécurité de la connexion électrique entre la base et le socle.The base 2 is preferably protruded 24 relative to a surface 31 of a floor 3 in which the base 2 is placed. The base 2 has a shape complementary to the recess 133, mainly to ensure the safety of the electrical connection between the base and the base.

La complémentarité de forme peut également permettre un centrage de la base 13 sur le socle 2 et une bonne coopération mécanique du socle 2 avec la base 13.The complementarity of shape can also allow a centering of the base 13 on the base 2 and a good mechanical cooperation of the base 2 with the base 13.

La coopération mécanique entre la base 13 et le socle 2 permet une bonne tenue du dispositif sur le sol 3 (le dispositif est stable sur le sol), mais est cependant amovible : le dispositif peut être retiré du socle et facilement être déplacé.The mechanical cooperation between the base 13 and the base 2 allows a good hold of the device on the ground 3 (the device is stable on the ground), but is however removable: the device can be removed from the base and easily be moved.

Afin d'améliorer la stabilité du dispositif sur le socle, on prévoit préférentiellement un système 32 de maintien dans l'ensemble formé par le dispositif et le socle.In order to improve the stability of the device on the base, provision is preferably made for a system 32 for maintaining the assembly formed by the device and the base.

Plusieurs systèmes de maintien peuvent être envisagés. Ainsi la base 13 (respectivement le socle 2) peut comporter un membre 136 flexible coopérant avec un autre élément 236 du socle 2 (respectivement la base 13) pour former une liaison du type « emboîtement-pression » stable, mais amovible (voir figure 3A). Des éléments magnétiques disposés à l'interface entre le socle et la base peuvent également former le système 32 de maintien (voir figure 3B).Several holding systems can be envisaged. Thus the base 13 (respectively the base 2) may comprise a flexible member 136 cooperating with another element 236 of the base 2 (respectively the base 13) to form a connection type "snap-pressure" stable, but removable (see figure 3A ). Magnetic elements arranged at the interface between the base and the base can also form the holding system 32 (see FIG. figure 3B ).

On comprend également que plus la surface inférieure 135 de la base 13 a une aire importante, plus le dispositif 1 est stable sur le sol 3.It is also understood that the lower the surface 135 of the base 13 has a large area, the more the device 1 is stable on the ground 3.

La saillie 24 n'est pas trop haute, et comporte une surface supérieure 242 plane et des pentes latérales 241 inclinées par rapport à la surface 31 du sol, de sorte qu'elle ne représente pas un risque de trébucher pour un utilisateur.The projection 24 is not too high, and has a flat upper surface 242 and side slopes 241 inclined relative to the surface 31 of the ground, so that it does not represent a risk of tripping for a user.

Le dispositif comporte dans l'évidement 133 des contacts 131 électriques adaptés pour coopérer électromécaniquement de façon amovible avec des connecteurs 22 électriques du socle 2. La connexion électrique établie (voir figure 3B) entre les connecteurs 22 et les contacts 131 est protégée par la surface externe 134 de la base 13, et ne représente pas un danger d'électrocution pour un utilisateur.The device comprises in the recess 133 electrical contacts 131 adapted to removably electromechanically cooperate with electrical connectors 22 of the base 2. The electrical connection established (see figure 3B ) between the connectors 22 and the contacts 131 is protected by the outer surface 134 of the base 13, and does not represent a danger of electrocution for a user.

De plus, le dispositif comporte des corps magnétiques 131 adaptés pour coopérer magnétiquement de façon amovible avec des corps 22 magnétiques du socle 2. La coopération magnétique amovible des corps permet, comme expliqué ci-après, la coopération électromécanique amovible des contacts 131 et des connecteurs 22.In addition, the device comprises magnetic bodies 131 adapted to removably cooperate magnetically with magnetic bodies 22 of the base 2. The removable magnetic cooperation of the bodies allows, as explained below, the electromechanical cooperation removable contacts 131 and connectors 22.

On entend par « corps magnétique » tout corps présentant des propriétés magnétiques. Les corps magnétiques peuvent ainsi être des aimants permanents, ou d'autres corps ferromagnétiques par exemple.The term "magnetic body" means any body having magnetic properties. The magnetic bodies can thus be permanent magnets, or other ferromagnetic bodies, for example.

On entend par « coopération magnétique » toute coopération utilisant les propriétés magnétiques du couple formé d'une part par les corps du socle et d'autre part par les corps de la base, pour permettre une coopération magnétique et mécanique des corps et, par la suite, une coopération électromécanique des connecteurs et des contacts. La coopération magnétique peut ainsi être matérialisée par la coopération d'un corps ferromagnétique avec un aimant, ou par la coopération magnétique par polarité opposée d'aimants permanents."Magnetic cooperation" is understood to mean any cooperation using the magnetic properties of the pair formed on the one hand by the bodies of the base and on the other by the bodies of the base, to allow a magnetic and mechanical cooperation of the bodies and, subsequently, electromechanical cooperation of connectors and contacts. The magnetic cooperation can thus be materialized by the cooperation of a ferromagnetic body with a magnet, or by the magnetic cooperation by opposite polarity of permanent magnets.

On répète que la coopération magnétique est amovible, et une rupture de la liaison électromécanique des connecteurs et des contacts entraîne la rupture de la liaison magnétique entre les corps. Cette propriété permet au dispositif d'être facilement déplacé et sécurisé pour l'utilisateur, comme on l'explique dans la suite.It is repeated that the magnetic cooperation is removable, and a break in the electromechanical connection of the connectors and contacts causes the breaking of the magnetic connection between the bodies. This property allows the device to be easily moved and secure for the user, as explained below.

Les corps magnétiques peuvent être des éléments distincts des contacts et des connecteurs, mais sont préférentiellement confondus avec les contacts et les connecteurs. Les contacts et les connecteurs sont alors fabriqués dans des matériaux présentant des propriétés de conduction électrique, mais également des propriétés magnétiques.Magnetic bodies may be separate elements of the contacts and connectors, but are preferably confused with the contacts and the connectors. The contacts and the connectors are then made of materials having electrical conduction properties, but also magnetic properties.

Les contacts 131 et les connecteurs 22 sont préférentiellement plats, ce qui augmente le caractère amovible de la coopération, en comparaison d'une coopération d'une alvéole recevant une broche par exemple dans une prise classique.The contacts 131 and the connectors 22 are preferably flat, which increases the removable nature of the cooperation, compared with a cooperation of a socket receiving a pin for example in a conventional socket.

Les contacts 131 sont reliés électriquement aux prises 11 par une liaison électrique 121 à l'intérieur du dispositif 1.The contacts 131 are electrically connected to the sockets 11 by an electrical connection 121 inside the device 1.

Les connecteurs 22 sont reliés électriquement à une alimentation électrique (par exemple le secteur) par une liaison électrique 21 à l'intérieur du socle 2.The connectors 22 are electrically connected to a power supply (for example the mains) by an electrical connection 21 inside the base 2.

Le socle 2 forme ainsi une alimentation électrique amovible de chaque prise 111 de la partie supérieure 11, via lesdits contacts 131.The base 2 thus forms a removable power supply for each receptacle 111 of the upper part 11, via said contacts 131.

Le socle 2 est placé dans le sol 3 et la liaison 21 est intégralement placée dans le sol également, de sorte qu'il n'y a aucun fil issu du socle 2 ou du dispositif 1 pour l'alimentation des prises 111 : le risque de trébucher est grandement réduit pour un utilisateur.The base 2 is placed in the ground 3 and the link 21 is completely placed in the ground as well, so that there is no wire coming from the base 2 or the device 1 for the power supply of the sockets 111: the risk to stumble is greatly reduced for a user.

PREMIER MODE DE REALISATION POSSIBLEFIRST POSSIBLE EMBODIMENT

Les figures 2A à 4 montrent schématiquement un exemple d'un premier mode de réalisation possible d'un dispositif 1 de connexion électrique multiple, comportant :

  • une base 13 adaptée pour coopérer de façon amovible avec un socle 2 ;
  • une partie supérieure 11 comportant au moins une prise 111 de connexion électrique ; et
  • une partie 12 intermédiaire de forme générale allongée entre la base 13 et la partie supérieure 11, pour former une rallonge électrique.
The Figures 2A to 4 schematically show an example of a first possible embodiment of a device 1 for multiple electrical connection, comprising:
  • a base 13 adapted to cooperate removably with a base 2;
  • an upper portion 11 having at least one socket 111 of electrical connection; and
  • an intermediate portion 12 of generally elongate shape between the base 13 and the upper portion 11, to form an extension cord.

La partie supérieure 11 comporte une poignée 112 de préhension, préférentiellement sur la surface supérieure de la partie supérieure 11 pour en faciliter l'accès.The upper portion 11 comprises a handle 112, preferably on the upper surface of the upper portion 11 for easy access.

La partie supérieure 11 comporte de façon préférentielle une pluralité de prises 111, pratiquées dans une surface latérale de la partie supérieure 11, tout autour de la partie supérieure 11.The upper part 11 preferably comprises a plurality of sockets 111, made in a lateral surface of the upper part 11, all around the upper part 11.

Les prises 111 sont préférentiellement des prises « classiques », c'est-à-dire des prises comportant un évidement et des alvéoles destinées à recevoir les broches d'une fiche électrique.The sockets 111 are preferably "conventional" sockets, that is to say sockets having a recess and cells for receiving the pins of an electrical plug.

Comme le montrent les figures 2A et 2B, le dispositif 1 est portatif et déplaçable d'un socle 2 à un autre socle 2.As shown by Figures 2A and 2B , the device 1 is portable and movable from a base 2 to another base 2.

Le fonctionnement du dispositif est le suivant.The operation of the device is as follows.

Un utilisateur souhaitant avoir une connexion multiple, par exemple au milieu d'une pièce, pour une réunion ou une présentation, prend un dispositif 1 par la poignée 112 de préhension, et vient le placer en face d'un socle 2 présent dans la pièce.A user wishing to have a multiple connection, for example in the middle of a room, for a meeting or a presentation, takes a device 1 by the handle 112, and comes to place it in front of a base 2 present in the room .

La pièce comporte préférentiellement une pluralité de socle 2, répartis en fonction des besoins en alimentation électrique.The part preferably comprises a plurality of pedestals 2, distributed according to the needs of the power supply.

Dans la position escamotée (voir figure 3A), les connecteurs 22, reliés par exemple au réseau d'alimentation électrique par la liaison 21, sont en position escamotée, position dans laquelle les connecteurs sont escamotés dans le socle 2, grâce à des moyens 23 de rappel élastique, par exemple des ressorts.In the retracted position (see figure 3A ), the connectors 22, connected for example to the power supply network via the link 21, are in the retracted position, in which position the connectors are retracted into the base 2, by means 23 of elastic return, for example springs .

Ainsi, dans la position escamotée, les connecteurs 22 n'affleurent pas la surface supérieure 242 et ne présentent pas un danger d'électrocution pour l'utilisateur.Thus, in the retracted position, the connectors 22 do not flush with the upper surface 242 and do not present a danger of electrocution for the user.

On comprend que les contacts 131 ne représentent pas un danger pour l'utilisateur, et peuvent affleurer la surface de l'évidement 133.It is understood that the contacts 131 do not represent a danger for the user, and can be flush with the surface of the recess 133.

L'utilisateur fait alors, en abaissant le dispositif 1 sur le socle 2, coopérer l'évidement 133 de la base 13 et la saillie 24 du socle 2.The user then, by lowering the device 1 on the base 2, cooperate the recess 133 of the base 13 and the projection 24 of the base 2.

Le système de maintien 32 permet de renforcer la stabilité de la coopération.The holding system 32 makes it possible to reinforce the stability of the cooperation.

Du fait du rapprochement des contacts 131 (formant également on le rappelle corps magnétiques) vers les connecteurs 22 (formant également on le rappelle corps magnétiques), il s'établit une coopération magnétique apte à vaincre la force de rappel générée par les moyens 23 sur les connecteurs 22 dans le socle 2.Due to the proximity of the contacts 131 (also forming it reminds magnetic bodies) to the connectors 22 (also forming it is recalled magnetic bodies), it establishes a magnetic cooperation able to overcome the restoring force generated by the means 23 on the connectors 22 in the base 2.

Dans la position d'engagement (voir figure 3B), la coopération magnétique engendre un déplacement des connecteurs 22 dans le socle 2 vers la surface 242, de sorte qu'une coopération électromécanique s'établit entre les connecteurs 22 et les contacts 131.In the commitment position (see figure 3B ), the magnetic cooperation causes a displacement of the connectors 22 in the base 2 towards the surface 242, so that an electromechanical cooperation is established between the connectors 22 and the contacts 131.

Les prises 111 sont donc alimentées, et, comme le montre la figure 4, des tables 6 par exemple peuvent être positionnées à proximité du dispositif, pour que des appareils électriques, comme par exemple des ordinateurs 5, puissent être branchés aux prises grâce à leur fiche 4.The sockets 111 are therefore powered, and, as shown in FIG. figure 4 Tables 6, for example, can be positioned near the device so that electrical devices, such as computers 5, can be connected to the sockets by means of their plug 4.

Lorsque l'utilisateur souhaite déplacer le dispositif, il reprend la poignée 112 (voir figure 2B) et soulève le dispositif (voir figure 2A). La coopération dans le système 32 de maintien doit alors être rompue.When the user wishes to move the device, he takes again the handle 112 (see Figure 2B ) and raises the device (see Figure 2A ). The cooperation in the holding system 32 must then be broken.

La coopération électromécanique entre les contacts 131 et les connecteurs 22 est donc rompue, et du fait de l'éloignement des contacts 131 vis-à-vis des connecteurs 22, la coopération magnétique également. Les moyens 23 rappellent donc les connecteurs 22 dans le socle 2, et le socle est de nouveau sans danger pour l'utilisateur.The electromechanical cooperation between the contacts 131 and the connectors 22 is thus broken, and because of the distance of the contacts 131 vis-à-vis the connectors 22, the magnetic cooperation also. The means 23 thus recall the connectors 22 in the base 2, and the base is again safe for the user.

On comprend que la disposition des tables 6 autour du dispositif et dans la pièce dans laquelle sont placés les socles est très flexible, et peut à tout moment être modifiée facilement.It is understood that the arrangement of the tables 6 around the device and in the room in which the bases are placed is very flexible, and can at any time be easily changed.

On comprend que la forme du dispositif sur les figures est illustrative, et que toute forme externe est possible pour le dispositif.It is understood that the shape of the device in the figures is illustrative, and that any external shape is possible for the device.

DEUXIEME MODE DE REALISATION POSSIBLESECOND POSSIBLE EMBODIMENT

Les figures 5 et 6 montrent une variante formant un deuxième mode de réalisation possible.The figures 5 and 6 show a variant forming a second possible embodiment.

De même que précédemment, le dispositif 1 de connexion électrique multiple, comporte :

  • une base 13 adaptée pour coopérer de façon amovible avec un socle 2 ;
  • une partie supérieure 11 comportant au moins une prise 111 de connexion électrique ; et
  • une partie 12 intermédiaire de forme générale allongée entre la base 13 et la partie supérieure 11.
As previously, the device 1 of multiple electrical connection, comprises:
  • a base 13 adapted to cooperate removably with a base 2;
  • an upper portion 11 having at least one socket 111 of electrical connection; and
  • an intermediate portion 12 of generally elongate shape between the base 13 and the upper part 11.

Les éléments similaires par rapport au premier mode de réalisation ne sont pas repris dans le détail, pour des raisons de clarté et de concision.Elements similar to the first embodiment are not repeated in detail, for the sake of clarity and brevity.

La différence principale est que le dispositif 1 forme une table comportant un plan 114 de travail et au moins un pied 125.The main difference is that the device 1 forms a table having a work plane 114 and at least one foot 125.

Le plan 114 de travail de la table est formé par la partie supérieure 11, et le pied 125 de la table est préférentiellement formé par la partie intermédiaire et comporte la base 13.The work plane 114 of the table is formed by the upper part 11, and the foot 125 of the table is preferably formed by the intermediate part and comprises the base 13.

Préférentiellement, le pied 125 comporte des roulettes 122 de déplacement du dispositif.Preferably, the foot 125 comprises wheels 122 for moving the device.

A cet effet, les roulettes 122 sont par exemple portées par une barre 123 s'étendant transversalement à partir de la partie intermédiaire 12 pour augmenter la stabilité de la table sur le sol 3.For this purpose, the rollers 122 are for example carried by a bar 123 extending transversely from the intermediate portion 12 to increase the stability of the table on the floor 3.

La base 13 s'étend préférentiellement longitudinalement à partir de la partie intermédiaire 12.The base 13 preferably extends longitudinally from the intermediate portion 12.

Préférentiellement, la base 13 est mobile dans le pied 125 - formé préférentiellement par la partie intermédiaire 12 - entre d'une part une position d'engagement avec le socle 2 - position « basse » de la base - et d'autre part une position désengagée du socle 2 - position « haute » de la base.Preferably, the base 13 is movable in the foot 125 - preferentially formed by the intermediate portion 12 - between on the one hand an engagement position with the base 2 - "low" position of the base - and on the other hand a position disengaged from the base 2 - "high" position of the base.

Une telle mobilité est possible grâce par exemple à un coulissement de la base 13 dans la partie intermédiaire 12, par actionnement manuel.Such mobility is possible thanks for example to a sliding of the base 13 in the intermediate portion 12, by manual actuation.

Une autre possibilité pour la coopération de la base et du socle 2 est que la base 13 soit fixe par rapport à la partie intermédiaire 12, mais que les roulettes 122 soient mobiles sur le pied 125 entre d'une part une position d'engagement de la base 13 avec le socle 2 (position « basse » des roulettes) et d'autre part une position désengagée de la base du socle 2 (position « haute » des roulettes).Another possibility for the cooperation of the base and the base 2 is that the base 13 is fixed relative to the intermediate portion 12, but the casters 122 are movable on the foot 125 between on the one hand a position of engagement of the base 13 with the base 2 ("low" position of the wheels) and secondly a disengaged position of the base of the base 2 ("high" position of the wheels).

Comme dans le premier mode de réalisation, on peut prévoir un système de maintien de la base sur le socle.As in the first embodiment, it is possible to provide a system for holding the base on the base.

On comprend que l'invention s'applique également à une table comportant quatre pieds individuels, au lieu de deux pieds en forme de T. Le dispositif est alors fixé à un pied ou situé indépendamment d'un pied. Le principe de fonctionnement précédemment décrit est cependant identique.It is understood that the invention also applies to a table with four individual feet, instead of two T-shaped feet. The device is then attached to a foot or located independently of a foot. The operating principle previously described, however, is identical.

Le fonctionnement du socle est identique au fonctionnement décrit en référence au premier mode de réalisation, et n'est pas repris ici, pour des raisons de clarté et de concision.The operation of the base is identical to the operation described with reference to the first embodiment, and is not repeated here, for the sake of clarity and brevity.

Comme précédemment, une liaison 121 interne relie les contacts 131 aux prises 111, par exemple situées sur le plan 114, pour un accès facile. Les prises 111 sont par exemple des prises classiques.As before, an internal link 121 connects the contacts 131 to the jacks 111, for example located on the plane 114, for easy access. The jacks 111 are for example conventional jacks.

Un utilisateur peut donc brancher plusieurs dispositifs électriques, comme par exemple des ordinateurs placés sur le plan 114 dans les prises 111, et déplacer facilement la table, grâce au caractère amovible de la coopération entre la base 13 et le socle 2, ainsi qu'aux roulettes 122.A user can therefore connect several electrical devices, such as computers placed on the plane 114 in the jacks 111, and easily move the table, thanks to the removable nature of the cooperation between the base 13 and the base 2, as well as castors 122.

Selon une variante avantageuse, le dispositif comporte en outre au moins une prise 113 positionnée sur la partie supérieure 11 de sorte qu'elle puisse coopérer avec une fiche 1113 correspondante d'un autre dispositif 1 similaire.According to an advantageous variant, the device further comprises at least one socket 113 positioned on the upper part 11 so that it can cooperate with a corresponding plug 1113 of another similar device 1.

Comme on l'explique dans la suite, l'objet principal de la prise 113 est de former relais électrique d'une table à une autre table similaire, pour l'alimentation des prises 111 de la table similaire, via la coopération avec la fiche 1113.As explained below, the main object of the socket 113 is to form an electrical relay of a table to another similar table, for the supply of the sockets 111 of the similar table, via cooperation with the plug 1113.

A cet effet, la prise 113 est bien entendu également reliée à la base 13 par la liaison 121.For this purpose, the socket 113 is of course also connected to the base 13 by the link 121.

De même, la fiche 1113 est reliée à une connexion multiple comportant des prises 111 classiques faciles d'accès, grâce à une liaison 121.Similarly, the plug 1113 is connected to a multiple connection having conventional jacks 111 easy to access, through a link 121.

La prise 113 forme un évidement, pour assurer la sécurité de l'utilisateur dans le cas où la base de la table est reliée au secteur par exemple.The socket 113 forms a recess, to ensure the safety of the user in the case where the base of the table is connected to the sector for example.

Pour une coopération facile, la prise 113 est par exemple située (voir figure 5) par exemple :

  • en position médiane du grand côté antérieur 1141 du plan 114, et/ou
  • en position latérale gauche sur le petit côté gauche 1142.
For easy cooperation, the socket 113 is for example located (see figure 5 ) for example :
  • in the median position of the long anterior side 1141 of the plane 114, and / or
  • in left lateral position on the small left side 1142.

Une prise 113 en position latérale gauche peut donc coopérer avec une fiche 1113 située, au même niveau, en position latérale droite d'une table similaire : les tables sont alors côte à côte (voir « cas a » de la figure 6).A socket 113 in the left lateral position can cooperate with a plug 1113 located, at the same level, in the right lateral position of a similar table: the tables are then side by side (see "case a" of the figure 6 ).

De même, une prise 113 en position médiane du grand côté antérieur peut coopérer avec une fiche 1113 située en position médiane du grand côté antérieur d'une table similaire : les tables sont alors face à face de façon antisymétrique (voir « cas b » de la figure 6).Similarly, a socket 113 in the median position of the long anterior side can cooperate with a plug 1113 located in the middle position of the large front side of a similar table: the tables are then face to face antisymmetrically (see "case b" of the figure 6 ).

Enfin, une prise 113 en position médiane du grand côté antérieur peut coopérer avec une fiche 1113 située en position latérale droite d'une table similaire : les tables sont alors disposées en L (voir « cas c » de la figure 6).Finally, a socket 113 in the middle position of the long anterior side can cooperate with a plug 1113 located in the right lateral position of a similar table: the tables are then arranged in L (see "case c" of the figure 6 ).

On comprend que chaque table peut comporter plusieurs prises 113 et/ou plusieurs fiches 1113 (voir cas b et c de la figure 6).It will be understood that each table may comprise several jacks 113 and / or several cards 1113 (see cases b and c of FIG. figure 6 ).

Les tables peuvent donc être facilement regroupées selon plusieurs configurations différentes, en fonction des besoins de l'utilisateur, tout en ayant un accès à une connexion électrique multiple, et ce sans l'utilisation de rallonge électrique filaire.The tables can be easily grouped according to several different configurations, depending on the needs of the user, while having access to a multiple electrical connection, without the use of wired extension cord.

Préférentiellement, chaque prise 113 comporte des connecteurs escamotables, et chaque fiche 1113 comporte des contacts correspondants.Preferably, each socket 113 includes retractable connectors, and each plug 1113 has corresponding contacts.

Ainsi, chaque prise/fiche utilise des connecteurs/contacts électriques adaptés pour coopérer électriquement les uns avec les autres de façon amovible grâce à une association avec des corps magnétiques adaptés pour coopérer magnétiquement de façon amovible.Thus, each plug / plug uses electrical connectors / contacts adapted to electrically cooperate with each other so removable thanks to an association with magnetic bodies adapted to magnetically cooperate detachably.

Préférentiellement, les connecteurs/contacts forment également les corps magnétiques.Preferably, the connectors / contacts also form the magnetic bodies.

En cas de proximité de deux tables pour la coopération des prises/fiches, la coopération magnétique des connecteurs/contacts permet de vaincre une force de rappel des connecteurs électriques dans la prise, et la coopération électromécanique est établie. L'ensemble des tables connectées dispose d'une alimentation électrique.In the case of proximity of two tables for the cooperation of the plugs / plugs, the magnetic cooperation of the connectors / contacts makes it possible to overcome a restoring force of the electrical connectors in the socket, and the electromechanical cooperation is established. All connected tables have a power supply.

Lorsque les tables sont séparées, la coopération électromécanique est rompue, et les connecteurs rentrent dans la prise, la sécurité de l'utilisateur étant alors assurée.When the tables are separated, the electromechanical cooperation is broken, and the connectors enter the socket, the safety of the user being then ensured.

Claims (8)

  1. Device (1) with multiple electrical connections, which includes:
    - a base (13) designed to fit in a stable but removable manner with a socket base (2); and
    - an upper part (11) which includes at least one electrical connection power point (111,113)
    - where the base (13) includes
    electrical contacts (131) designed to fit electrically in a removable manner with the electrical connectors (22) of the socket base (2),
    magnetic bodies (131) designed to fit together magnetically in a removable manner with the magnetic bodies (22) in the socket base (2),
    where the removable magnetic fitting together of the bodies enables the contacts and connectors to fit together electrically in a removable manner,
    where said device is characterised in that it includes an intermediate part (12) of a general elongate shape between the base (13) and the upper part (11), to form an electrical extension.
  2. Device according to claim 1, in which the upper part (11) includes a grip handle (112), with the device being portable and capable of being moved from one socket base (2) to another socket base (2).
  3. Device according to claim 1, which forms a table which includes a working surface (114) and at least one foot (125) and in which
    - the working surface (114) of the table is formed by the upper part (11) and
    - the foot (125) of the table includes the base (13).
  4. Device according to claim 3, in which the base (13) is mobile within the foot (125) between, on one hand, a position engaged with the socket base (2) and, on the other hand, a position disengaged from the socket base(2).
  5. Device according to one of claims 3 or 4, in which the foot (125) includes castors (122) for moving the device, with the castors being movable on the foot (125) between, on one hand, an engaged position of the base (13) with the socket base (2) and, on the other hand, a disengaged position of the base from the socket base (2).
  6. Device according to one of claims 3 to 5, which includes in addition at least one power point (113) positioned on the upper part (11), so that it can fit together with a corresponding plug (1113) of another similar device (1), where the fitting together is preferably magnetic.
  7. Socket base (2) designed to fit in a stable but removable manner with a device (1) with multiple electrical connections according to one of claims 1 to 6, which includes
    electrical connectors (22) for electrical supply of the device (1) designed to fit together electrically in a removable manner with electrical contacts (131) of the device (1),
    magnetic bodies (22) designed to fit together magnetically with magnetic bodies (131) of the device (1),
    where the removable fitting together of the bodies enables the contacts and connectors to fit together electrically in a removable manner,
    where said base socket (2) is placed in a floor (3) and is designed to provide an electrical supply for each power point (111) in the upper part (11) of the device (1) via the contacts (131) of the device,
    where said base socket is characterised in that the electrical connectors (22) are magnetic connectors which are moveable between, on one hand, a position of electrical fitting with the contacts (131) of the base (13) of the device and, on the other hand, a retracted position in which the connectors are retracted into the base socket (2).
  8. Assembly which includes a device according to one of claims 1 to 6 and a base socket according to claim 7, characterised in that the base socket protrudes relative to a surface (31) of the floor, with the base (13) of the device forming a hollow (133) with a complementary shape.
EP09161410A 2008-05-28 2009-05-28 Device with multiple electric connections, corresponding socket base and assembly Not-in-force EP2128936B1 (en)

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