Electrical connectors – With contact preventer or retractable cover part – Movably mounted
Patent
1993-01-27
1994-02-15
Bradley, Paula A.
Electrical connectors
With contact preventer or retractable cover part
Movably mounted
200 5109, 439188, 439263, 439346, H01R 1344
Patent
active
052862135
ABSTRACT:
An outlet arrangement is disclosed that positively engages the straight terminal blades of most standard plugs. A positive clamping action about the broad sides of the terminal blade holds the plug into the outlet. The user controls the clamping action by moving the plug or some other control element relative to the outlet. The clamping action is unlike the usual friction force provided by most outlets since the clamping force provided by this invention can hold the plug in place whereas the force provided by standard outlets permits easy withdrawal of the plug from the outlet. This invention uses the fact that most plugs have a small depression or hole near the end of its blades. This invention also controls the electrical connection of the terminal contacts with the movement of the locking element to prevent shocks upon initial insertion of the plug into the receptacle.
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Altergott Raymond
Kummetz William E.
Bradley Paula A.
Tolomei John G.
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