Electrical extension lead
First Claim
1. An electrical extension lead, comprising a storage structure and an electrical cable having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to a plug socket arrangement mounted on the storage structure and arranged for supplying AC electricity to electrical devices, and the second end connected to an electrical plug for connection to AC electrical supply sources, characterized in that a battery pack charging assembly is also connected to the first end of the cable and mounted on the storage structure, which charging assembly includes a receptacle comprising a receptacle housing and a flexible gasket disposed between the receptacle housing and a portion of the storage structure for holding and charging removable battery packs for powering electrical devices, and the storage structure includes a door located adjacent the receptacle assembly and a reel housing and the cable is stored by wrapping it around the storage structure.
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Abstract
An electrical extension lead comprising: an electrical cable having a first end connected to a plug socket arrangement for supplying electrical to electrical devices, and a second end connected to an electrical plug for connection to an electrical mains supply, a battery pack charging assembly also connected to the first end of the cable and a battery pack for use with an electrical devices is removably connectable to the battery pack charging assembly for charging, and wherein the plug socket arrangement and the battery pack charging assembly are mounted within a common housing.
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21 Claims
- 1. An electrical extension lead, comprising a storage structure and an electrical cable having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to a plug socket arrangement mounted on the storage structure and arranged for supplying AC electricity to electrical devices, and the second end connected to an electrical plug for connection to AC electrical supply sources, characterized in that a battery pack charging assembly is also connected to the first end of the cable and mounted on the storage structure, which charging assembly includes a receptacle comprising a receptacle housing and a flexible gasket disposed between the receptacle housing and a portion of the storage structure for holding and charging removable battery packs for powering electrical devices, and the storage structure includes a door located adjacent the receptacle assembly and a reel housing and the cable is stored by wrapping it around the storage structure.
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10. An electrical extension cord assembly for conducting AC power from an AC mains electrical source to a corded electrical device, the electrical extension cord assembly comprising:
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an AC electrical cable having a first end and a second end; an AC electrical plug connected to the first end of the AC electrical cable for connection to the AC mains electrical source; a housing located proximate to the second end of the AC electrical cable and including a cord storage structure connected to the housing and arranged for holding a portion of the AC electrical cable in a coil, and the housing defines a recess; a plug socket arrangement structurally mounted to the housing and connected proximate to the second end of the AC electrical cable and suitable for electrically connecting to the corded electrical device; a battery charging assembly structurally mounted to the housing and connected proximate to the second end of the AC electrical cable and suitable for charging the battery pack of cordless electrical devices, and the battery charging assembly includes a connector located within the recess; and
,a door mounted to the housing and movable between an open position, wherein the recess is open for access, and a closed position, wherein the recess is closed. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An electrical extension cord assembly for conducting AC power from an AC mains electrical source to a plurality of corded electrical power tools and for holding and charging the removable battery pack of a cordless electric power tool, the electrical extension cord assembly comprising:
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an AC electrical cable having a first end and a second end; an AC electrical plug electrically connected to the AC electrical cable at a location proximate to the first end, the AC electrical plug connectable to the AC mains electrical source, a housing located proximate to the second end of the AC electrical cable, the housing including a reel operable for holding substantially all the AC electrical cable; a plurality of electrical sockets located in the housing and electrically connected to the AC electrical cable at a location proximate to the second end, the plurality of electrical sockets connectable to the corded electrical power tools; a battery charger located in the housing and electrically connected to the AC electrical cable at a location proximate to the second end, the battery charger including a receptacle adapted for holding and charging the battery pack of the cordless electric power tool; and the housing includes a door and the housing and the door define a recess sized to accommodate the battery pack of the cordless electric power tool, and the battery charger receptacle is located in the recess. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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