Electrical power strip plug retention

Electrical connectors – With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in... – Retaining means

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C439S369000

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07455546

ABSTRACT:
Electrical power strips and electrical power strip assemblies are disclosed. An electrical power strip assembly includes electrical outlets for receiving power cord plugs. Strap mounts are provided, wherein each strap mount includes a connection point associated with one of the electrical outlets. A housing supports the electrical outlets in a connection plane and supports the plurality of strap mounts. Each strap mount connection point is proximal to the connection plane and to the electrical outlet associated with that strap mount connection point. Straps are coupled to the strap mounts. Each strap is configured to releasably secure a power cord plug received by one of the electrical outlets to the associated strap mount at the connection point.

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