selbstabwerfender Stecker

English translation: auto-disconnecting plug / self-disconnecting plug

14:04 Oct 20, 2006
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Electronics / Elect Eng / connector/plug technology
German term or phrase: selbstabwerfender Stecker
"Selbstabwerfende Stecker minimieren Wartungskosten."

Patented technology involving plugs which are automatically disconnected at the slightest hint of strain being applied.
Michael Bailey
Austria
Local time: 13:38
English translation:auto-disconnecting plug / self-disconnecting plug
Explanation:
just a suggestion, after reading your explanation
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Marcus Geibel
Germany
Local time: 13:38
Grading comment
thanks
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Summary of answers provided
4auto-eject plug
David Moore (X)
3auto-disconnecting plug / self-disconnecting plug
Marcus Geibel
3RCD plug
Peter Barker


  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
auto-disconnecting plug / self-disconnecting plug


Explanation:
just a suggestion, after reading your explanation

Marcus Geibel
Germany
Local time: 13:38
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 7
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thanks
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
auto-eject plug


Explanation:
This is it, I think; there are about 40+ sites according to google.

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Note added at 11 mins (2006-10-20 14:15:32 GMT)
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Custom Command Center, Clegg Industries
Auto eject plug & auto. transfer switch. 220V, 110V & 12V power. distribution systems. Rooftop HVAC. 16 foot Hydraulic-raise. laydown radio antenna ...
www.cleggind.com/specialtyvehicles/enniscommand.htm

An industry leader in fire truck manufacturing, including fire ...
Kussmaul air and electrical "Super" auto eject plug-in. Wheel chocks with holders and automatic tire chains. Customer furnished new or used, ...
midwestfire.com/products/match-text.asp?ID=92

[PDF] ATPD No. 2249 Dec 6, 1999 Revision 13 May 4th, 2006 PURCHASE ...File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
eject plug with a weatherproof cover or an auto eject plug of similar design & function. A solenoid will. be wired to the vehicle's starter and energized ...
contracting.tacom.army.mil/confls/cl_sols/W56HZV06R0484/attach_exhib/Attachment%20004.pdf


David Moore (X)
Local time: 13:38
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 212
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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
RCD plug


Explanation:
Could it be this? RCD = residual current device

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Note added at 11 mins (2006-10-20 14:15:36 GMT)
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here's one: http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/BRJ72.html

Peter Barker
Local time: 12:38
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  David Moore (X): This is a circuit-breaker, but it's not quite got to ejecting the plug yet...
2 mins

neutral  Ken Cox: with David: you could call it 'automatic load-shedding' (with tongue firmly in cheek), but not not auto-eject
58 mins
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