Duplex outlet protection device
US4643502A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 1986 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/44
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A duplex outlet protection device is disclosed which includes a base plate which is attached to the duplex receptacle. A dome-shaped hollow main body having an open bottom mounts upon the base plate and is vertically movable relative to the base plate between lower and upper positions. A stradler covers the bottom opening of the main body and is horizontally movable between a locking position wherein rearward portions of the stradler engage the base plate to prevent movement of the main body and an unlocked position wherein the main body is free to move relative to the base plate. A gravity door is vertically slidable in the main body between a lower position wherein the stradler is engaged in its locking position to prevent movement thereof and an upper position wherein the stradler will be free to be moved to its unlocked position.
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