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HEAVY DUTY CONNECTOR

  • US 3,801,757 A
  • Filed: 08/02/1972
  • Issued: 04/02/1974
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/02/1972
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In an electrical connector apparatus comprising:

  • an outlet including female contacts and an electrical switch;

    a plug including male contacts, said plug and said outlet mating along a common axis with said male contacts slidably engaging said female contacts to effect the electrical connection; and

    a pivotal handle securing to said plug about a pivotal axis perpendicular to said common axis, said handle including a latch and an arm, said latch being pivotal about said pivotal axis to cooperate with said outlet and said electrical switch in establishing a mechanical lock and an electrical interlock between said plug and said outlet, said electrical interlock interrupting electrical power to said outlet whenever said mechanical lock ceases to exist.

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