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Electric receptacle with locking feature

  • US 10,547,145 B2
  • Filed: 02/05/2019
  • Issued: 01/28/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/05/2018
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electrical receptacle unit with locking feature comprising:

  • a receptacle adapted to be electrically connected to a source of electricity, the receptacle includingan electrical fitting having electrical contacts contained therein and/or extending therefrom,a socket surrounding the electrical fitting, anda plate disposed at a front of the socket; and

    a locking bracket includinga central portion having first and second ends,a lock tab extending from a side of the central portion, anda pair of support arms, each extending forwardly from a respective one of the first and second ends;

    wherein the locking bracket is pivotably secured to the plate, with at least a portion of each support arm positioned within a respective notched area of the plate; and

    wherein the locking bracket is pivotable relative to the plate between a first position, whereby a plug electrically seated within the socket is unobstructed, and a second position, whereby the plug electrically seated within the socket is obstructed from removal by the lock tab.

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