Electrical connectors – With contact preventer or retractable cover part – Movably mounted
Patent
1986-06-03
1987-10-27
Weidenfeld, Gil
Electrical connectors
With contact preventer or retractable cover part
Movably mounted
174 67, 439145, 439373, 439471, H01R 13447, H01R 1358
Patent
active
047027096
ABSTRACT:
An electrical plug retainer for a cover plate includes a bracket pivotally mounted with respect to the cover plate mounted over an electrical socket housing. The retaining bracket includes a retaining bar, a pair of parallel legs extending from the ends of the retaining bar, and inwardly extending projections on the free ends of the legs adapted to engage a recess formed in the peripheral edge of the cover plate. Preferably, the retaining bracket conforms with the peripheral shape of the cover plate so that it can be pivoted to lie flush against the wall adjacent the peripheral edge of the cover plate. The retaining bracket can also be pivoted outwardly from the wall for engagement with the electrical cord attached to a plug inserted within the wall socket. In one form of the present invention, the retaining bar includes a cord engagement member. Another embodiment includes a safety device which prevents access to the outlet in a closed position. In addition, a reinforcement plate can be inserted intermediate the cover plate and the projections of the retaining bracket so that any pulling forces applied to the bracket are exerted against the reinforcement plate and distributed throughout the entire face of the cover plate.
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Bishop Steven C.
Weidenfeld Gil
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