Hi all,

I am trying to find a solution for my product that involves directly plugging the housing into a wall outlet Nema 5-15p.

My goal is to make the PCB have the plugs directly on the board if possible but after scavenging the web, I was unsuccessful. Alternatively, I found an AC-DC converter for USB and opened it up to see how it was done, and the solution looks great for me; however, I can't find any on the web that already have the wires soldered on. I plan on mass producing this product and want to minimize the amount of assembly work needed.

I suppose my question is, has anyone come across a similar situation (Nema 5-15p) with their own product, and if so, what was their solution?

 

Design the PCB Nema 5-15p pattern (as a seperate board or onboard with proper isolation) and use the contact blades/pin.
https://www.heyco.com/Power_Components/product.cfm?product=PCB-Contacts&section=Power_Components

https://www.heyco.com/Power_Components/product.cfm?product=PCB-Contacts&section=Power_Components

 

Wow that was great, thank you!

Do you know of any nema plugs that include a soldered wire like the one image I attached?

I'll leave this question up for everyone.

 

Wow that was great, thank you!

Do you know of any nema plugs that include a soldered wire like the one image I attached?

I'll leave this question up for everyone.

Adding the wire is usually an assembly process.

There are plenty of cheap ones from the usual sources.
https://rdel-cable.en.made-in-china...15p-USA-Power-Electrical-Plug-Connectors.html


I don't recommend using them on a possible UL listed product.