What would be the hurdle(s) to creating a universal induction plug to replace the BS1362 UK standard 3-pin plug ?
Although the plug design has the most safety features in the world, there's nothing safer than never coming into contact with the current (the socket/outlet that is, not a frayed cable). Water resistance would also be another benefit, and even the flexibility of where the power is drawn from, potentially.
Of course, for a surface completely flush with the wall, the use of strong neodymium magnets could be employed to keep the plug in place, which would add to cost. But, if that were in the wall socket/outlet itself, instead of the plug, then manufacturers should not be against the change, and they drive the change in the markets so must be considered first.
Another issue would be heat, this directly tied to the amount of electricity needed. So for a kettle it may be an issue, but it's only used until the point of boiling, whilst a big flat screen TV draws a lot less and shouldn't be an issue.
Has anybody got any thoughts on the matter, or even better, could explain the shortcomings of such a proposal, some hard numbers would be well appreciated as I am not an electrical engineer, just overly curious.
Thanks in advance !
Although the plug design has the most safety features in the world, there's nothing safer than never coming into contact with the current (the socket/outlet that is, not a frayed cable). Water resistance would also be another benefit, and even the flexibility of where the power is drawn from, potentially.
Of course, for a surface completely flush with the wall, the use of strong neodymium magnets could be employed to keep the plug in place, which would add to cost. But, if that were in the wall socket/outlet itself, instead of the plug, then manufacturers should not be against the change, and they drive the change in the markets so must be considered first.
Another issue would be heat, this directly tied to the amount of electricity needed. So for a kettle it may be an issue, but it's only used until the point of boiling, whilst a big flat screen TV draws a lot less and shouldn't be an issue.
Has anybody got any thoughts on the matter, or even better, could explain the shortcomings of such a proposal, some hard numbers would be well appreciated as I am not an electrical engineer, just overly curious.
Thanks in advance !