Patent ID: 9553407
Date: 2017-01-24
CPC Classifications: H01R

Claim:
1. An electrical plug retainer outlet, comprising: a connector outlet; a switchable retainer assembly mounted on the connector outlet, the switchable plug retainer assembly including a retaining element, a switch, and a coupling unit connecting the switch and the retaining element, wherein the switch is configured to shift the retaining element from a neutral position to an engaged position, wherein the retaining element is configured to, in the engaged position, interlock a plug connected to the connector outlet to provide a form-fit connection, a frictional connection, or both, with the plug, wherein the retaining element is configured to, in the engage position, interlock an insulating portion of the plug, wherein the coupling unit includes a cam contour, and wherein the cam contour is configured to actuate the retaining element from the neutral position into the engaged position.