Power outlet with retention and shock protection
US11682862B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes an electrical plug insertable into a power outlet of a receptacle, where the electrical plug includes a ground pin with an indent. The apparatus further includes a retention mechanism enclosed by the receptacle includes a rod configured to interact with the indent of the ground pin, where the rod seated within the indent of the ground pin prevents a removal of the electrical plug from the power outlet.
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