Retainer apparatus for electric plugs

Details Retainer apparatus for electric plugs Retainer apparatus for electric plugs

1981-08-14

1984-07-03

McQuade, John

Geometrical instruments

339 89R, H01R 1344, H01R 1362

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044575718

ABSTRACT:
The plug of an electrical cord is retained in a receptacle by a two piece housing which snaps together about the plug. The housing has a pair of projecting tabs which interfit with a guide rail formed integrally with the cover plate or escutcheon which fits over the receptacle. The tabs have a protrusion projecting therefrom which is received in a recess formed in the guide rail to lock the housing to the escutcheon.

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