One-handed unplugging
John Chan | Dec 24, 2007
Here's a clever idea from Korean designer Yoo-Kyung Shin. This power strip has levers on each power outlet to facilitate unplugging. Usually, when we remove plugs from power strips, holding it down with the other hand is necessary, but with this concept called the Raise Me Up, all you have to do is press the lever and the plug will pop out effortlessly.
Admittedly, having to use two hands to unplug a device doesn't really bother us. But we can see how this can be useful for those who stash their power strips behind tables where they are out of sight because getting two hands in there can sometimes be problematic.
Via Yanko Design
Talkback
lv208306 says...
I personally feel that this "one-handed unplugging" switches provides only a slight convenience. I acknowledged that normal power sockets which require 2 hands to plug or deplug the power points from the sockets is rather cumbersome. But on the other hand, the power plugs have to be firmly held into the sockets and use of 2 hands are required to plug in or deplug from the sockets. The other concerning aspect on the design is that the plugs that will pop out effortlessly when the lever is pressed, "may" result in the socket and the lever being loose after sometime. This manufacturer or the editor has mentioned on how 'useful is this for those who stash their power strips behind tables where they are out of sight because getting two hands in there can sometimes be problematic'. Being out of sight is also a safety hazard as one can be easily electrocuted. We are running on 220V electrical in Singapore as compared with other countries who are running on 110V electricity respectively. I personally feel that it is generally still safer to be able to see the sockets than hiding them out of sight and using only one hand and try to fiddle where the switches are if they are out of sight. The 'safety aspect' should take precedence over 'design form' and I believe that the manufacturer would agree with me. The above are just my personal view on the importance of human safety in design.
Dec 28, 2007 17:15
I personally feel that this "one-handed unplugging" switches provides only a slight convenience. I acknowledged that normal power sockets which require 2 hands to plug or deplug the power points from the sockets is rather cumbersome. But on the other hand, the power plugs have to be firmly held into the sockets and use of 2 hands are required to plug in or deplug from the sockets. The other concerning aspect on the design is that the plugs that will pop out effortlessly when the lever is pressed, "may" result in the socket and the lever being loose after sometime. This manufacturer or the editor has mentioned on how 'useful is this for those who stash their power strips behind tables where they are out of sight because getting two hands in there can sometimes be problematic'. Being out of sight is also a safety hazard as one can be easily electrocuted. We are running on 220V electrical in Singapore as compared with other countries who are running on 110V electricity respectively. I personally feel that it is generally still safer to be able to see the sockets than hiding them out of sight and using only one hand and try to fiddle where the switches are if they are out of sight. The 'safety aspect' should take precedence over 'design form' and I believe that the manufacturer would agree with me. The above are just my personal view on the importance of human safety in design.
Dec 28, 2007 17:15
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jhei
Wow. Nice. O hope outlets like this would be in the market very very soon. ;)
Dec 24, 2007 19:19