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Fastener for all-purpose power supply sockets

US6261109A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 6, 1999
Grant dateJul 17, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 6, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/6271
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A fastener for all-purpose power supplies sockets includes a socket and at least one plug engageable with the socket. The socket has a latch cavity in a lateral wall. The plug has a moveable fastening member that has a first button engaging with a latch bar. The latch bar has a latch head engageable with the latch cavity and a latch tail engageable with a spring strip. The latch head may engage with the latch cavity automatically when the plug is inserted in the socket to form a secure engagement and coupling. Upon moving the first button sideward, the latch head will be disengaged with the latch cavity to enable the plug to move away from the socket easily.

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