Positive locking electrical plug with shielded blade protection

Details Positive locking electrical plug with shielded blade protection Positive locking electrical plug with shielded blade protection

1990-11-26

1992-04-28

Abrams, Neil

Electrical connectors

With unauthorized connection preventer, e.g., key or...

Prong cover

439141, 439304, 439333, H01R 13625

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active

051082977

ABSTRACT:
A male electrical connector with positive locking prongs and shielded blade protection. The connector comprises a plug body, a plurality of curved blades extending therefrom, and a plate carrying locking prongs and axially slidably coupled to the blades and plug body. In one embodiment, the plate is slidably received in a recess in the plug body, while in another embodiment, the plate is coupled to a tube which is slidably received on the exterior surface of the plug body. The connector can include an auxiliary lock-in assembly, a lock-out assembly, or both, as well as a seal to resist ingress of dirt or moisture.

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