Right angle electrical plug
US4006958A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 1975 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/633
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A right angle electrical plug is disclosed comprising a housing having a generally right angle configuration and formed with first and second hollow leg members. A plurality of inserts are assembled in the housing and secured in assembled relation without the use of any insert assembly screws, one of the inserts having the contact blades extending therefrom and there being only two screws necessary to hold the entire assembly together. Finger grip means such as oppositely extending flanges on said housing, are provided to be grasped by the fingers to facilitate removal of the plug from an electrical receptacle. The entire plug is formed of an insulating material such as a suitable plastic.
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