Corded Multitap

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To tackle the issue of plug orientation in Korea's sockets, which are identical to those used in Europe, I devised an innovative design solution. Initially, I explored several methods to enable rotating plugs within the socket; however, these approaches proved costly and failed to address grounding tab rotation. Instead, I discovered that simply holding the female side of the plug with my hand allowed for easier alignment of the male part. To facilitate this, I incorporated loose rubber cords attached from the wall plug to the female plug heads. Additionally, an easy-to-use ON/OFF push button allows each plug to be controlled individually. The design itself consists of flexible rubber cords (either fully bendable or slightly rigid for custom angles) and plastic housing with a rubberized finish. The inner edges of the female plugs are rounded for seamless connection while maintaining friction. The wall plug also features a lip edge for easy removal. All power and grounding wires are enclosed within the cables connecting each plug head. For a premium version, incorporating small LED lights inside the power buttons would visually indicate whether the plug is on or off through a soothing blue or green glow. Furthermore, offering the product in various colors would add personalization and differentiate it from competitors. Lastly, I must admit my fondness for large rubber buttons!