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This Folding Plug Concept is Practical and Eco-Friendly

Wall sockets can cause a bit of grief when it comes to practical and economical considerations, but the Folding Plug concept strives to overcome these little power outlet annoyances. Huang Guanglei, Jiang Zhongbiao and Wei Min have come up with a simple yet ingenious solution to interior organization and cutting electrical costs.

These two very different achievements are in fact attained thanks to a single design choice: the development of a bending power point. The prongs of the cord's end pivot on an attached hinge, allowing the flat adapter to be directed up or downwards.

The result means that up to 8 centimeters are eliminated from the possible projection of electrical cables from the wall, allowing furniture to be pushed back, to create less of a gap behind. Intelligently, when the Folding Plug concept is positioned parallel to the switch plate, it remains in the "on" position, but can be easily switched off and pulled out when extended perpendicular.
Trend Themes
1. Bending Power Point - Developing electrical plugs with bending power points can overcome practical and economical problems associated with wall sockets and create new opportunities for space-saving design.
2. Compact Plug Designs - Creating compact and foldable plug designs can reduce the projection of electrical cables from walls and provide practical and eco-friendly solutions for interior organization.
3. Green Power Solutions - Designing sustainable and energy-efficient power solutions can address the growing demand for eco-friendly and cost-effective electrical equipment.
Industry Implications
1. Electrical Equipment Manufacturing - Manufacture of compact and sustainable power equipment, including bending power point plugs and foldable adapters, for interior applications.
2. Interior Design - Incorporating innovative electrical plug designs into furniture and interior fixtures to maximize space and improve overall functionality.
3. Smart Home Technology - Integrating energy-saving and space-saving plug designs into smart home technology solutions, reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly lifestyles.

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