Locking plug

Details Locking plug Locking plug

1987-08-18

1988-11-15

McQuade, J. Patrick

Electrical connectors

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...

Retaining means

H01R 13639

Patent

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047846119

ABSTRACT:
An electrical receptacle consisting of a casing having a lock part to releasably lock a mating electrical plug of the blade contact type, is disclosed. The lock part is a separate piece made of electric insulating material and manually-operable release buttons externally of the casing. The lock part ensures an effective locking of the plug and eliminates any possibility of electric shock to a user while inserting or removing the plug contacts.

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