Detachable power cord apparatus

Details Detachable power cord apparatus Detachable power cord apparatus

2006-10-24

2006-10-24

Hammond, Briggitte R. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Contact separation by snap or quick-break action

C439S348000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07125273

ABSTRACT:
A connection device is provided for operatively connecting a temperature control for an electrical appliance to a power source. The connection device includes first and second connection surfaces projecting from the temperature control that partially define a cavity. Each connection surface includes a corresponding depression formed therein. A power cord housing supports a first end of a power cord. The power cord housing includes a forward end that is receivable in the cavity. The connection device further includes first and second detent elements that are movable between first extended positions wherein the detent elements project from the power cord housing and are receivable in corresponding depressions and second retracted positions. Biasing structure is provided for urging the first and second detent elements toward their extended positions.

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