Plug socket securing device for use with plug socket having a slot formed by a resilient tab

• US 20030224637A1
• Filed: 01/09/2003
• Published: 12/04/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 05/31/2002
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Renny Tse-Haw Ling
• Original Assignee: Renny Tse-Haw Ling
• Inventors: Ling, Renny Tse-Haw
• Application Number:
  US10/339,534
• Publication Number:
  US 20030224637A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 439/133
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/6397 with means for preventing unauthorised use

Abstract

A plug socket securing device, particularly one for use with an equipment provided with a plug socket having a slot formed by a resilient tab on the plug socket and features electrical or signal transmission function, comprising, a closure to be inserted into the plug socket for covering the plug socket; at least one fastener connected to the closure and being movable, in relation to the closure, between a first position, allowing the closure to attach and detach from the slot of the socket plug and a second position preventing the closure inserted in the plug socket from detaching from the plug socket; and a lock mechanism, assembled to the closure for actuating the fastener, the lock mechanism being switchable between an unlocked state and a locked state, where in the unlocked state, the lock mechanism forces the fastener to be retrained to the second position so as to prevent the plug socket from connecting to other articles. Based on such disclosures, this invention may further provide a connecting element, such as a cable, on the closure or the lock mechanism, wherein the connecting element affixes the equipment having the plug socket to a fixture, such as a table, thereby preventing theft of the equipment. Under the state where the equipment is affixed to the fixture, the plug socket may further provide an interface connected to the plug socket where the interface may be connected to other objects, such as a transmission line, thereby allowing indirect connection with the plug socket.

Claims

1. A plug socket securing device, for use with an equipment provided with a plug socket having a slot formed by a resilient tab on the plug socket, comprising:

a closure, to be inserted into the plug socket for covering the plug socket;

at least one fastener, connected to the closure and being movable, in relation to the closure, between a first position allowing the fastener to attach and detach from the slot of the socket plug and a second position preventing the closure inserted in the plug socket from detaching from the plug socket; and

a lock mechanism, assembled to the closure for actuating the fastener, the lock mechanism being switchable between an unlocked state and a locked state, where in the unlocked state, the lock mechanism forces the fastener to be retrained into the second position.

2. The plug socket securing device according to claim 1, wherein the fastener is pivoted to the closure, and the fastener includes a claw end, the claw end being hooked to the slot of the plug socket when the fastener is at the second position.

3. The plug socket securing device according to claim 1, wherein the fastener is a resilient body connected to the closure, the fastener having a claw end at a free end thereof, the claw end being hooked to the slot of the plug socket when the fastener is at the second position and the free end being actuated by the lock mechanism.

4. The plug socket securing device according to claim 1, wherein the lock mechanism includes:

a lock case, a control member movable in relation to the lock case for urging the fastener to the second position, and in the unlocked state, the control member being movable in relation to the lock case.

5. The plug socket securing device according to claim 4, wherein the lock mechanism is a key lock.

6. The plug socket securing device according to claim 1, wherein the lock mechanism includes a lock case, a control member movable in relation to the lock case for urging the fastener to the second position, the lock case being formed with a lock opening, through which a connecting element passes when the fastener is restrained at the second position for limiting movement of the control member, and the connecting element being connected to a fixture and not detachable from the lock opening.

7. The plug socket securing device according to claim 6, wherein the connecting element is a cable.

8. The plug socket securing device according to claim 6, wherein the lock mechanism is a drawing lock and includes a controller integrally formed to the control member for controlling the control member to move in a linear relation with respect to the lock case, and the lock opening is formed through corresponding locations of the lock case and the control member.

9. The plug socket securing device according to claim 6, wherein the lock mechanism is a rotary lock and includes a controller integrally formed to the control member for controlling the control member to rotate in a rotational relation with respect to the lock case, and the lock opening is formed through corresponding locations of the lock case and the control member.

10. A plug socket securing device, for use with an equipment provided with a plug socket having a slot formed by a resilient tab on the plug socket, comprising:

a closure, to be inserted into the plug socket for covering the plug socket, the closure being able to electrically connect to the plug socket;

at least one fastener, connected to the closure and being movable, in relation to the closure, between a first position allowing the closure to attach and detach from the slot of the socket plug and a second position preventing the closure inserted in the plug socket from detaching from the plug socket;

a lock mechanism, assembled to the closure for actuating the fastener, the lock mechanism being switchable between an unlocked state and a locked state, where in the unlocked state, the lock mechanism forces the fastener to be restrained to the second position;

a connecting element, having an end connected to the lock mechanism, and another end being connected to a fixture; and

a bypass interface, electrically connected to the closure by means of an electrical component and serving as a connection between other hardware or transmission lines and the plug socket when the closure covers the plug socket.

11. The plug socket securing device according to claim 10, wherein the fastener is pivoted to the closure, and the fastener includes a claw end, the claw end being hooked to the slot of the plug socket when the fastener is at the second position.

12. The plug socket securing device according to claim 10, wherein the fastener is a resilient body connected to the closure, the fastener having a claw end at a free end thereof, the claw end being hooked to the slot of the plug socket when the fastener is at the second position and the free end being actuated by the lock mechanism.

13. The plug socket securing device according to claim 10, wherein the lock mechanism includes:

a lock case, a control member movable in relation to the lock case for urging the resilient body to the second position, and in the unlocked state, the control member being movable in relation to the lock case.

14. The plug socket securing device according to claim 13, wherein the lock mechanism is a key lock.

15. The plug socket securing device according to claim 10, wherein the lock mechanism includes a lock case, a control member movable in relation to the lock case for urging the fastener to the second position, the lock case being formed with a lock opening, through which the connecting element passes when the fastener is restrained at the second position for limiting movement of the control member, and the connecting element being connected to a fixture and not detachable from the lock opening.

16. The plug socket securing device according to claim 15, wherein the connecting element is a cable.

17. The plug socket securing device according to claim 15, wherein the lock mechanism is a drawing lock and includes a controller integrally formed to the control member for controlling the control member to move in a linear relation with respect to the lock case, and the lock opening is formed through corresponding locations of the lock case and the control member.

18. The plug socket securing device according to claim 15, wherein the lock mechanism is a rotary lock and includes a controller integrally formed to the control member for controlling the control member to rotate in a rotational relation with respect to the lock case, and the lock opening is formed through corresponding locations of the lock case and the control member