Patent ID: 11909143
Assignee: CHATSWORTH PRODUCTS, INC.
Field: Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy (Electrical engineering)
Classification: CPC H | IPC H

Claim 0:
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.