File:Schuko plug and socket annotated.png
Summary
When inserted into the socket, the Schuko plug covers the socket cavity(1) and establishes protective-earth connection through the earth clips(2) before the live and neutral pins(3) establish contact, thereby preventing users from touching connected pins. Therefore, the Schuko system does not require partially insulated pins, as they are used in the europlug, as well as the British and Australian plugs. A pair of non-conductive guiding notches(4) on the left and right side provides extra stability, enabling the safe use of large and heavy plugs (e.g. with built-in transformers or timers).
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| current | 04:00, 13 January 2017 | | 1,052 × 504 (209 KB) | 127.0.0.1 (talk) | When inserted into the socket, the Schuko plug covers the socket cavity(<font color="red">1</font>) and establishes protective-earth connection through the earth clips(<font color="red">2</font>) <i>before</i> the live and neutral pins(<font color="red">3</font>) establish contact, thereby preventing users from touching connected pins. Therefore, the Schuko system does not require partially insulated pins, as they are used in the europlug, as well as the British and Australian plugs. A pair of non-conductive guiding notches(<font color="red">4</font>) on the left and right side provides extra stability, enabling the safe use of large and heavy plugs (e.g. with built-in transformers or timers). |
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