Abstract: An AC power outlet for an automotive center console comprises a bezel housing containing an array of terminals forming sockets for receiving power plugs according to a plurality of standardized plug layouts. Fixed and pivotable faceplates have respective openings according to first and second patterns for passage of respective prongs of the power plugs into the sockets. The pivotable faceplate is moved to (A) a first rotational position to reveal a first subset of openings on the fixed faceplate corresponding to a first standardized plug layout while blocking other openings, and (B) to a second rotational position reveal a second subset of the openings on the fixed faceplate corresponding to a second standardized plug layout while blocking other ones of the openings. A cover assembly has a cap and a mounting ring to install on the housing at any one of a plurality of angular positions.

Abstract: A coverless AC power outlet for use in a vehicle interior has a pivotable faceplate that covers or exposes power terminals for receiving prongs of an AC power plug. Internal terminals of the outlet are packaged in a cylinder which is interchangeable between a plurality of plug styles used in different regions of the world. Surrounding the faceplate, a ring of light indicates status of activated or nonactivated terminals.