Electrical connectors – With contact preventer or retractable cover part – Movably mounted
Patent
1990-08-07
1991-06-25
Bradley, Paula A.
Electrical connectors
With contact preventer or retractable cover part
Movably mounted
439145, 439136, H01R 1344
Patent
active
050262998
ABSTRACT:
A device for preventing the insertion of foreign objects into electrical outlets by infants and small children. The device is connected and secured to or replaces currently existing outlets. Internal blocking members are moved into the open position by depressing the locking buttons and sliding the blocking member away from the center of the device thus allowing electrical plugs to be inserted into the device. When a plug is removed from the device the corresponding blocking member is automatically forced into the closed position by internal springs. While in the closed position the openings for the plug are completely blocked preventing the insertion of objects into the openings and the locking buttons automatically engage in the locked position preventing movement of the blocking member until the locking buttons are depressed again.
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