Electrical connectors – With supporting means for coupling part – Supporting means comprising face plate or closure member for...
Patent
1995-06-01
1998-04-14
Abrams, Neil
Electrical connectors
With supporting means for coupling part
Supporting means comprising face plate or closure member for...
439173, 439929, 174 66, H01R 1360
Patent
active
057385408
ABSTRACT:
A rotatable and interchangeable electrical plug for an electronic device which plugs directly into a receptacle. The electronic device comprises an enclosure with a socket for receiving the plug. The plug includes a detent which fits into one or more indents in the socket for determining the orientation of the plug. The plug can also be rotated in the socket to positions defined by the indents, which allows the orientation of the electronic device to be changed once plugged into the receptacle. In another aspect, the receptacle cover includes a safety catch which is engaged when the device is rotated to a lock position. In another aspect, the electronic device is fastened to a plate, the plate being received in a slot in the receptacle cover.
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Abrams Neil
Biggi Brian J.
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