CPC H01R 13/6395 (2013.01) [H01R 13/6392 (2013.01); H01R 43/26 (2013.01); H01R 13/743 (2013.01); H01R 24/30 (2013.01); H01R 24/78 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An electrical receptacle unit with locking feature comprising:
a receptacle adapted to be electrically connected to a source of electricity, the receptacle including
an electrical fitting having electrical contacts contained therein and/or extending therefrom,
a socket surrounding the electrical fitting, and
a plate disposed at a front of the socket;
a locking bracket having a lock tab; and
at least one spring anchored between the locking bracket and the plate;
wherein the locking bracket is pivotably secured to the plate; and
wherein the at least one spring is biased to retain the locking bracket in a position whereby the lock tab obstructs a plug electrically seated within the socket from removal.
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