Plug socket securing device for use with plug socket having a slot formed by a resilient tab
First Claim
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.
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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.
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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:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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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:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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