Electrical cord with tamper resistant mechanism
US8888514B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R25/006
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A protective shutter assembly is disposed within the at least one socket, the shutter assembly including a first and second shutter members positioned proximate the cover assembly. Each shutter member is at least partially aligned with a separate cover opening in the cover assembly and is movable between a closed position and an open position in response to engaging at least one plug blade by an electric motor.
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