Safety lockout feature for plug
US9812814B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6397
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical plug is provided including a plug housing having a hollow interior surrounded by an outer wall, a first plurality of electrical connectors positioned within the hollow interior that are adapted to mate with a second plurality of electrical connectors positioned on a plug housing, a first aperture extending through the outer wall, a locking member extending from within the hollow interior through the first aperture in the outer wall, wherein the locking member includes a retainer that abuts a surface of the outer wall, wherein the locking member includes one a more holes positioned outside of an outer surface of the outer wall, a locking element secured through the one or more holes on the locking member, and wherein the locking member prevents the plug receptacle from being fully engaged with the plug housing.
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