Folding Plugs!?

Lord Derpington

Some clever arse has come up with the idea of having foling plugs insead of the standard bit ones that were used to that id say everyone has stood on:(..
Fair play though i think its a fantastic idea.
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What does everyone think?

(Sorry if this isnt the best place to post this, but its defiantly the most active feel free to move it;))

My name is URL

Nice plug =p

Great idea too

CreepingDeath

greenfly wrote: »

Some clever arse has come up with the idea of having foling plugs insead of the standard bit ones that were used to that id say everyone has stood on:(..

At first I thought it was just another useless invention solving a problem that really isn't worth solving.

Then I thought of the secondary benefit to manufacturers... less packaging as it would fit into smaller boxes.

But still, hard to get any enthusiasm for it.

Ruu_Old

A user commented on the designs between US and European, too true! The US plugs look like they are going to fall out of the socket anytime.

mobius42

I really hope someone makes these, it would be incredibly convenient. Looks like the sort of think Apple might do.

My name is URL

mobius42 wrote: »

I really hope someone makes these, it would be incredibly convenient. Looks like the sort of think Apple might do.

Hope Apple aren't the ones to make them tbh. Overcharging whores

Cathmandooo

Ew why is the wall and socket so dirty?

Radharc na Sleibhte

This thread fails.
I was thinking butt plugs? ear plugs?
No....just..................plugs.

PinkTulips

i'm the clumsiest person i've ever come across in my entire life... today alone i've bumped my head 3 times in really stupid situations.

i have never, not even once stood on a plug

why in the name of god would anyone leave a plug prings up in the middle of the floor?

cool invention though, make things like phone chargers, straightners and hairdryers alot neater for traveling

x in the city

mobius42 wrote: »

I really hope someone makes these, it would be incredibly convenient. Looks like the sort of think Apple might do.

f*** apple, they would make them fit a specific model of i pod only and you would need to ring a 1800 number and give credit details to use it on other products

mobius42

x in the city wrote: »

f*** apple, they would make them fit a specific model of i pod only and you would need to ring a 1800 number and give credit details to use it on other products

Sheesh, what's with all the anti-Apple fanboys?! I was just saying that this looks like the sort of thing they'd be interested in. Apple has made folding plugs and has experimented with different plug adapter designs in the past e.g. the US iPhone chargers and the Magsafe thing.

It would be best if it could be wired easily like the current plugs so that you could retrofit old equipment.

Pop's Diner

PinkTulips wrote: »

i'm the clumsiest person i've ever come across in my entire life... today alone i've bumped my head 3 times in really stupid situations.

i have never, not even once stood on a plug

Well I've stood on a plug. Still seems like a gimmicky idea that won't catch on tho. Their main selling point is that it 'saves space in your luggage', as tho the plugs we use now are currently the size of bowling balls or something?

For comparison I recently bought an external HDD that runs off USB instead of the mains. Now that was a breakthru idea! However a plug that folds up making a teaspoons more room in your luggage is not.

TheSprawl

Sounds intriguing, but would it pass the ultimate test?

Ghost Train

pretty clever, looks way neater than a standard plug... wonder if they have it patented

Dravokivich

mobius42 wrote: »

It would be best if it could be wired easily like the current plugs so that you could retrofit old equipment.

Won't be easy to retro fit something like that... The wire would most possibly be molded into that swivel point...

- Drav!

rubadub

greenfly wrote: »

Some clever arse has come up with the idea of having foling plugs insead of the standard bit ones that were used to that id say everyone has stood on:(..
Fair play though i think its a fantastic idea.

But I expect people will not bother refolding them flat once they take them out. I could not imagine folding it saying "better fold it since I am going to leave it on the ground and might step on it". If you are that concerned about stepping on them you would not leave it on the ground where it is likely to be stepped on anyway. And as there is more mechanisms in it if you did stand on it then it is more likely to break, so even more reason to hide it away if unplugged.

The only good thing is the little handle, but a lad on dragons den had a good one to fit normal plugs.

Overheal

Yeah but its aimed at mobility - they plan to target the laptop market etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6DvjKkGT6s

batari

Laptop type market, yes. General use, not a hope.

This is one of those ideas that will just get walked all over...







...I'll get me coat...

ejmaztec

The problem doesn't arise if you just cut the plug off and jab the wires into the sockets (after sticking a matchstick in the earth socket). The only downside is the occasional charring and afro hair-do, but at least you don't hurt your feet.

Blazer

How about a USB charger for a notebook...by charging the notebook it's perpetual energy keeps the notebook running and in turn keeps charging the charger
You'd need a fully charged notebook to begin with maybe and the charger fully powered but from then on in you're flying it.

my idea so don't fcukin steal it anyone

My name is URL

Mathew Reilly wrote: »

How about a USB charger for a notebook...by charging the notebook it's perpetual energy keeps the notebook running and in turn keeps charging the charger
You'd need a fully charged notebook to begin with maybe and the charger fully powered but from then on in you're flying it.

my idea so don't fcukin steal it anyone

Good luck against the 2nd law of thermodynamics =p

Joey the lips

Brilliant idea. while they were at it why dont they make them easier to wire like putting spring instead of sh1tty screws in

Joey the lips

My name is URL wrote: »

Good luck against the 2nd law of thermodynamics =p

and one of newtons as well!

Mimikyu

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Blazer

Joey the lips wrote: »

and one of newtons as well!

nothing is impossible...remember that

The_Minister

I'm looking forward to the smart power outlets. http://www.ted.com/talks/john_la_grou_plugs_smart_power_outlets_1.html

That's what you want to look out for in the world of plugs.
You heard it here first.:cool:

m83

As an engineer, i pluggin love this thread!

AlmightyCushion

Very cool idea. The plug on my netbook power adapter makes it next to impossible to close the bag with it in it.

Overheal

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

Very cool idea. The plug on my netbook power adapter makes it next to impossible to close the bag with it in it.

Exactly.

The guy

They placed the fuse in a really handy spot.

netwhizkid

Overheal wrote: »

Exactly.

My laptop bag looks like it is pregnant when I throw in the monstrous plug. However as much as we step on plugs and moan about them they are the safest plug in the world.

Overheal

yes, fuses and all that, but theres no need (clearly) for them to be so incredibly bulky anymore.

jigglywoo

The plug should instantly collapse when you stand on it so it saves your feet.

Ponster

The_Minister wrote: »

I'm looking forward to the smart power outlets. http://www.ted.com/talks/john_la_grou_plugs_smart_power_outlets_1.html

That's what you want to look out for in the world of plugs.
You heard it here first.:cool:

Damn you! I came here to post that

sdanseo

jigglywoo wrote: »

The plug should instantly collapse when you stand on it so it saves your feet.

Oh yes, I stood on a plug once, terrible pain. I also threw a spare plug directly at a younger kid's head (by accident believe it or not, he came from behind a wall) when I was younger, nearly knocked the poor little fella out.

They're painful, dangerous things them plugs. :pac: