Creative and innovative electrical sockets
by 07.11.2014 08:15 17 349 views 5
Today the topic of our article is unusual electrical sockets with interesting functionality.
Post Line
Extension cords that prevent you from moving freely around the room are just a disaster. Not only do they have a very unpretentious appearance, but they are also a source of increased danger. A concept called Post Line solves this problem. Manufactured using printed electronics technology and electrostatic adhesive materials, this extension cable will discreetly hide under carpet or along walls and other ceilings.
It is enough to wipe the tape that has become dusty and has lost its sticky properties with a damp cloth so that it again clings firmly to the floor.
Designed by Chen Ju Wei.
Power Socket SWITCH
It is known that in standby mode devices consume not so little electricity. According to the most conservative estimates - 11% of the total expenditure per month. And it's not at all that we are reckless about energy consumption, but that such small actions simply fall out of our heads.
Power Socket SWITCH designers offer their own solution: it is not necessary to completely pull out the wire from the socket, it is enough to turn the plug to the 12 o'clock position so that the power stops being supplied. The device will only work again when you fully plug in and turn the plug to the right.
Socket with timer
We often forget to unplug our charged devices. And this is fraught with, at least, not a long battery life. Designers Cheng-Hsiu Du and Chyun-Chau Lin (photo 1) proposed their own solution to the problem: when the allotted time expires, power is no longer supplied to the device.
Photo 2 shows a creation of Dongwon Joo and Jieun Choi called Wind Up Socket with similar functions.
DONUT – The Any Way Socket
The idea of placing sockets behind furniture and in places that are not an eyesore is very convenient. However, later we come across a situation where it takes at least 20 seconds to turn on the plug. After all, getting into two cherished holes is not so easy. Donut is designed to solve this problem.
In such a socket, the plug can be inserted in any position and at any angle into a ring-shaped hole.
Recoiling Socket In The Wall.
This solution is great for situations where you don't need the extension cord all the time and you only take it out from time to time, for example, when you turn on the hair dryer, iron, vacuum cleaner, etc.
The cord, one and a half meters long, is pulled out of the nest as needed. Finished - pulled the wire, and he hid back. Written by Meysam Movahedi.
A similar solution is Rockin Socket.
USB sockets from 220 V
You won’t surprise anyone with USB connectors in sockets, but nevertheless, the thing is extremely useful and necessary.
Solar Powered Window Socket
On the sunny side of the house, an ordinary window can become a source of completely free and clean energy.
Its author is Korean designer Kyuho Song. The principle of operation of the mini-power plant is simple: with the help of a vacuum suction cup, the socket, where you can then plug the plug, is attached to the window. The solar battery accumulates energy and gives it to your gadget, be it a smartphone or tablet.
In addition to those living on the sunny side, this device, it seems to me, will appeal to travelers. With the help of Window Socket it will be possible to charge mobile devices right on the train, bus or plane.
Socket outlets
We already wrote about fake sockets in the article about hiding places , but it would not be superfluous to mention them today. They will help keep your money and valuables from encroachers.
The Easy Plug Switch
Rosette designer Liang Li-Hsin. According to the creator of The Easy Plug Switch, it solves several problems at once: a) the diodes around will remind you of the opportunity to save energy and the need to turn off the power, b) the rotating mechanism makes the socket inaccessible to children, at least younger ones, c) you will not damage the connector and cord, because now you simply simply cannot pull it out, just turn it and take it out.
Easy Plug Switch won the Red Dot Award: Design Concept in 2011.
Eco socket by Ya-Hui Chi
Pulling the plug completely out of the socket is the surest way to save a fair amount of energy. We already wrote above about attempts to invent sockets that simplify this action and remind you of the need to perform it. Eco-socket designers are once again concerned about solving this problem. Eco-currents in the West are now very popular.
How does Eco-socket work? The socket itself fixes the termination of the high voltage supply to the device, and kind of pushes the plug out of the socket. The next time you need to turn on your TV or music center, just press a button.
Electricity saved, and you didn't even have to do anything.
Eco-socket participated in the 2011 Liteon Award.
PumPing Tap
An outlet called PumPing Tap (authors Seong Soyeon, Kim Seonmi, Lee Jeongjae, Park Jihye, Lee Yeontaek) also copes with a similar problem. If you put the connected device into standby mode but do not remove the plug from the socket, a red circle lights up around the socket. After 10 minutes, PumPing Tap will push the plug out of the socket by itself, like toast from a toaster!
Sticord
It's no secret that, firstly, we are too lazy to unplug the plug every time we turn off the TV (in fact, we put it into standby mode), and secondly, the wires will really get confused and interfere with us. But such devices still consume energy, although they are not used by us.
Designer Dongyeon Kim offers his own way to solve the problem - Sticord switches. According to his plan, it is enough to press the button once. It's just not difficult. The blue backlight will tell you whether current is flowing through the cable or not.
Multi Tab Power Strip
The purpose of this extension cord is to help the user avoid confusion with wires and find the right one in just a couple of seconds. We stick the TV into the connector with the TV icon, the lamp into the lamp, the smartphone into the smartphone.
Everyone can assemble the device from the blocks he needs and the required length. Diode icons will tell you which devices are currently connected to the network.
Designed by Soon Mo Kang.
Rosettes from Artemy Lebedev
Network ports for 9 and 25 sockets, designed to connect 12 euro plugs. All low-power devices (lamps, clocks, hard drives, phone chargers, etc.) are equipped with Euro plugs that do not require grounding.
All sockets are equipped with LED lighting for easy search of a free socket under the table. Do not stick diagonally.
3D version
Do you need a large number of outlets only from time to time? Then this is the solution for you.
Similar device. The base hides in the wall in case of uselessness.
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An elegant solution to the problem of disconnected wires lying around.
Rotating Power Sockets
People who travel frequently to other countries know how important it is to bring the right power adapter with them. The problem of plug and socket incompatibility is solved by Rotating Power Sockets - turn and turn on. Such a rotating socket allows you to connect various types of plugs - American, European, Asian. I hope hotels will take this decision into service.
Insic Wall Socket
On the diode board shows the amount of energy consumed, including in standby mode. Illuminates blue "stand-by time", orange - during operation. Know and control how much power your gadgets consume.
Authentication Power Outlet
This outlet has a built-in chip that is able to remember not only a specific connected gadget, but also a specific user. Why is this needed?
With the help of this technology, it is possible to establish supervision over access to the outlet and remotely control it. As a possible application, only parental control of energy consumption and the use of gadgets by a child comes to mind.
Wall Cleats & LOL socket
Special clips on the socket will help solve problems with currently unused wires.
Also, various kinds of vinyl stickers, drawings on the walls (for the most creative natures) or unusual frames and trims will help to revive the sockets. See ideas below:
You can hide sockets behind elegant sliding doors or arrange an “entrance” for a mouse.
Sources:
http://gizmodo.com/5403134/rotating-outlet-solves-the-international-outlet-smorgasbord
http://www.oboiler.com/plugs/cleat.html
http://www.designswan.com/archives/donut-outlet-makes-plugging-easy.html
I have been following similar concepts for a long time, a couple of times I even saw similar sockets for sale in an online store. I would like an extension socket for myself, but have not yet found where to buy one. It looks like I'll have to wait a long time before all these sockets are on sale, well, or do everything myself) True, I'm not an electrician, but I have a couple of ideas. For example, a socket with a USB port.
How cool, ordinary sockets are very boring, we recently did a repair and my mue electrician - he himself made very beautiful sockets in the style of opening doors, such as in the last photo under the post, it looks very original and stylish, complements the interior, but if there are children at home, then such sockets will immediately attract their attention, you need to be careful and protect children.
Gleb 01.02.2015 at 16:29
Very interesting technical solutions for sockets, I especially liked the solar-powered socket. Also, sockets with timers are simply necessary in the house in order to insure against forgetfulness. I would definitely buy sockets that show electricity consumption, you can control unjustified consumption and calculate it in time.
STARMOS 23.03.2015 at 08:25
I read the article. The sockets are really very beautiful and original. They are able to emphasize the uniqueness and respectability of the interior of the house. I especially liked the ideas with the socket outlet, you can always save your jewelry. And also you need to look after solar-powered sockets for yourself, we always have the sun in our house. The ideas are very good, I took note.
Sergey Shcherbin 03/25/2015 at 10:45
I never even thought that it was possible to work on a simple rosette in such a way and turn it, if not into a masterpiece, then into a very worthy example of a creative approach to design. I am generally silent about the variety, sometimes really necessary, of the functionality of such designer sockets. You definitely cannot buy this in our stores, it remains to be hoped that progressive Internet businessmen will be able to offer their customers such interesting sockets.