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Locking electrical receptacle with elongate clamping surfaces

  • US 10,297,958 B2
  • Filed: 10/24/2016
  • Issued: 05/21/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A locking electrical receptacle for use in conjunction with an electrical plug including at least one elongate extending plug structure comprising:

  • receptacle structure defining a receptacle for receiving said elongate extending elongate extending plug structure;

    elongate gripping elements movably mounted on said receptacle structure, said gripping elements being disposed at least on opposite sides of said receptacle; and

    actuation structure, operatively associated with said elongate gripping elements, for forcing said elongate gripping elements into secure frictional engagement with opposing surfaces of said elongate extending plug structure responsive to a withdrawal force exerted on electrical plug and urging said elongate extending plug structure to withdraw from said receptacle; and

    release structure, operationally associated with said elongate gripping elements, for moving said elongate gripping elements to a release configuration so as to release said prongs from said secure frictional engagement.

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