Patent ID: 7148421
Filing Date: 2006-12-12
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
1. An outlet cover, comprising: a cover main body fixed to an outer surface of a panel, the cover main body being disposed and configured to expose an insertion opening, at least one bearing projecting from the cover main body and at least one sliding body contact formed on the cover main body in proximity to the bearing; a lid having at least one support supported rotationally on the bearing of the cover main body so that the lid is rotatable through an arc of at least 90° between a lid-closing position where the lid closes the insertion opening and a lid-opening position where the lid opens the insertion opening; a biasing means for biasing the lid towards the lid-closing position; and at least one sliding lid contact formed on the support of the lid and disposed to move through an arc between the bearing and the insertion opening as the lid rotates, the sliding lid contact being configured for sliding in contact with the sliding body contacts on the cover main body as the lid moves rotationally through a dampening area rotationally in proximity to the lid-closing position for damping a biasing force given to the lid by the biasing means.