Releasable cord connecting lock
US5393243A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6392
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A plug and socket connector clamp for maintaining engagement between an electrical plug and mating socket connector. The clamp includes a housing having sides and end abutments defining a central space for receiving the mated plug and socket connector. The sides prevent sideways disconnection of the plug and socket connector in at least one plane. A first of the end abutments contains an electric cord retaining slot and is in intimate contact with one of the plug and socket connector. The second end abutment has a releasable member for the rapid installation and removal of a cord clamp which also includes a clamping portion arranged to be brought into intimate contact with the other of said plug or socket connector. The releasable cord clamp itself is made up of two hinged halves which can be rapidly installed to or removed from an electrical cord, making overall installation and removal of the clamp quick and simple.
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