Safety power switch

Details Safety power switch Safety power switch

1996-09-03

1998-05-26

Walczak, David J.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Switch activation inhibitor

Combined with connector coupling

200 4304, 200 4316, H01R 1370

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057553190

ABSTRACT:
A power outlet strip having at least one receptacle; a member for receiving power from a power source; a switch coupled between the receptacle and the member for receiving power, which operates to control power transfer to the receptacle; a sliding member; and a safety key for controlling the position of the sliding member. When the safety key is engaged in the outlet strip, it positions the sliding member such that the switch is accessible and operable by an operator. When the safety key is removed from the outlet strip, is positions the sliding member such that the switch is inoperable by the operator. The outlet strip also includes a switch cover for covering the switch. The switch cover has at least one leaf spring and an actuating member. The actuating member is operative for toggling the switch to an OFF position when the switch cover is depressed. The leaf spring is operative for maintaining the actuating member above the switch when no pressure is applied to the switch cover.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4463228 (1984-07-01), Osika
patent: 4647735 (1987-03-01), Sicher
patent: 5486664 (1996-01-01), Lamp et al.

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