US Patent 7163409 Modular integrated socket apparatus

A modular integrated socket apparatus comprises a shell, a pop-up structure, an adapter module, a connector base, and a coupling device. The pop-up structure, the adapter module, the connector base, and the coupling device are mounted in the shell. The adapter module is electrically connected to the connector base. When in use, the shell and the adapter module are located higher than the table by use of the pop-up structure and the coupling device. As a result, the purpose of adding the connector of new hardware or power source can be achieved easily.