Lockable socket
US9362672B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure provides a lockable socket, which includes a body, a rotatable assembly and an prong receiving member. The prong receiving member is provided with a guide hole, a fixing pin is disposed in the guide hole and extends through a first spring. Guide chutes matching with the fixing pins are provided on the inner surface of the body. The lockable socket of the disclosure, which has a simple structure and is easy to use, can effectively prevent the plug including prongs with openings from being released from the socket due to an unexpected external force or a loose connection between the plug and the socket.
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