Line8
Line8 Pte Ltd is a Singapore company headqurtered in the Bukit Batok Crescent industrial estate. It designs, developes and sells power distribution devices; more speciafically power track based power distribution devices.
Line8's products include the Model S Surface Power Track.[1], the Model R Recess Power Track[1], the UKS-1 British Premium Adaptor[1], the MLT-1 International Premium Adaptor[1].
Line8 also produces a range of multimedia connectors, HDMI, USB 3.0, Cat6 Data, VGA, 3.5mm Audio, Coaxial, XLR and Optical. It also produces a range of modular add-ons which can be added on to the Line8 Power Tracks, Smart Home IoT Module, USB Fast Charging, USB-PD, Surge Protector, WiFi Extender and Bluetooth Speakers.Line8 was founded by Kenneth Ong, Eddy Ong and Kevin Lim in December 2014[2] to develop and sell an updated power track design which aims to improve on the durability, customisability and features of power distribution tracks. Working together with A*Star, Agency for Science, Technology and Research Singapore, the Line8 Power Track System was developed and patented on 08 July 2015[3]
The new design is entirely made of 6063-T5 Aluminium Alloy eliminating the use of rubber flaps, springed sheet contacts and PVC components which tend to wear out quickly.
The system encompasses various safety technologies, Asymmetrical Interlocking Technology[4], TRS (Triple Redundance System)[5], EPS (Engagement Protection System)[6].
The Asymmertical Interlocking Techlology[4] is based of a lock and key engagement between the power track and power adaptors which need to be matched up in length, height and depth before the electrical circuit can be closed. The power adaptors with ringed-style push-pull switch featuring the EPS[5] technology will only activate when the electrical contacts are properely engaged and will be locked in place until the switch is switched off; preventing accidental and unwanted removal of the power adaptor. The TRS[6] technology makes use of various actively grounded aluminium extrusions for grounding and shielding as well as mechanically limiting the access to the power carrying components through an engineered aluminium profile manufactured by aluminium extrusion.
The power track core is made up of various pieces of engineered aluminium extrusions encasing the conductors which are made of copper. The power track core is then installed together with the track housing which allows for higher customisation and integration with modern technology.
The Common Rail Locking System[4] (CRLS) was patented on the 12 April 2018. This technology allows the adaptors on the track to be secured with a centralised lock. When locked the plugs already engaged on the track can now not be removed and new plugs cannot be added. Engaged plugs will maintain full function of mobility and switch control.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Products". Line8 Power Track System. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ↑ "Line8 Power Track System". Line8 Power Track System. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ↑ WO/2017/007420, Ong, Kenneth & Kevin Lim, "Electrical Power Distribution Device", issued 2017-01-12
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "About Line8". Line8 Power Track System. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "About Line8". Line8 Power Track System. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "About Line8". Line8 Power Track System. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
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