Published: Tuesday 23rd June, 2009 | Author: Parm Mann
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email to a friendThe British Standard BS 1363 power plug first arrived in 1946 after the Second World War, and the three-prong adaptor has remained big and bulky ever since.
That, sadly, isn't likely to change anytime soon, but bringing hope to all those who have to carry chargers for mobile devices is the UK Folding Plug concept.
As the name suggests, the concept literally folds a standard UK plug, making it just 1cm thick. What's equally impressive is that the plug can still be used when folded - provided a compatible socket or power strip is available, of course.
There's no word of it becoming a reality, but you can see it in action in the following demo video:
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It would be nice if we followed the european plug and save ourselves the hussle and the environment a bit (given manufacturers wouldn't have to make an additional cable).
Trouble with the Euro plugs is that they have two sorts- earthed and non-earthed. Because the earth pin is in the *socket*, you end up with the ludicrous state of affairs that you can plug an appliance that requires an earth into an unearthed socket, but not vice versa. :eek:Quote
have you all voted for it on the Dyson site? been there done that.
www.jamesdysonaward.org
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I could design a machine that simulated on paper simulated beer and prossie goodness, whilst been white and shiny. A design that has major failings, isn't worth squat.Quote
I looks forward to it.Quote
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