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Locking device for power feeding plug

  • US 8,376,767 B2
  • Filed: 05/05/2011
  • Issued: 02/19/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/12/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A locking device for preventing unauthorized removal of a power feeding plug from an inlet, wherein the power feeding plug includes a lock arm that is pivotally coupled to the power feeding plug and engageable with the inlet, the locking device comprising:

  • a lock mechanism including a lock member that is movable relative to the lock arm engaged with the inlet, wherein the lock member locks the power feeding plug to the inlet by restricting pivoting of the lock arm; and

    an operation member arranged in the lock mechanism and operated at least when shifting the lock mechanism to a lock state, wherein the operation member applies an operation force to the lock mechanism to mechanically move the lock member to a position where the pivoting of the lock arm is restricted and shift the lock mechanism to a lock state.

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