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> On Jun 10, 2011, at 2:34 PM, Herbert Graf wrote:
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> On Thu, 2011-06-09 at 21:12 -0600, YES NOPE9 wrote:
>> I am pondering about how to make a connector that takes zero-force to in=
sert and remove for power tools.
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>> I love the way the power cord on the Mac laptops pulls out without destr=
oying anything.
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>> I hate all the cords that hang off my power tools.  They are hard to sto=
re and they get mangled. I would like to install connectors on my power too=
ls on short ( 10cm ) cords or directly to the tool.  The connector on the t=
ool would have a round male housing.  There would be 3 connections.  The co=
nnector would look like a bulls eye.  #1 Hot center  #2 Neutral ring     #3=
 Safety ground ring   There would be ribs to prevent the mating female conn=
ector from spinning.
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>> The extension cord would have a female connector with a shroud that went=
 around the male connector.  The shroud would have channels that mate with =
the male connector ribs ( not for electrical purposes ).  The female connec=
tor can be more expensive than the male connector since it is expected ther=
e will be many more males than females. =20
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>> The extension cord detects when the female has been engaged or the femal=
e is being disengaged.  The extension cord powers down when it is disconnec=
ted from male connector.  #1  for safety .... stupid user can stick tongue =
in connector with no fear of shock.  Cord can be safely cut when not connec=
ted.   #2  to prevent burns on the connector mating surfaces.
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>> What would be good mating surfaces to use ?  Would it be possible to mak=
e the mating surfaces replaceable ?
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> Get air tools. Only one "cord" needed for all your tools.
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> Benefit is the tools tend to be lighter as well, plus in some cases much
> cheaper.
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> TTYL
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I appreciate your suggestion.  Air tools are nice.
I have air tools and I never use them because an air supply has to be nearb=
y.  Electric power tools can even run off vehicles with minimal planning an=
d effort.  Since I am lazy .... electrical tools get used.
99guspuppet
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