Patent ID: 6238224
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A safety structure for an electrical socket, which comprises an insert hole lid, first and second detents, and two resilient members;the insert hole lid covering the electrical socket and having a structure matching that of the electrical socket, the insert hole lid having a top including two holes;the first and second detents respectively having a U-shape where legs of the U-shape form first and second extension arms, a tilt shield extending upward from a surface of the first extension arm, the tilt shield having a tilted side sloping inwardly and terminating in a frontal tip, a bottom of the tilt shield of the first detent fitting over a top surface of the second extension arm of the second detent, a bottom of the tilt shield of the second detent fitting over a top surface of the second extension arm of the first detent; the first and second detents being arranged below the insertion hole lid, so that the tilt shields of the first and second detents are respectively range beneath the two insert holes of the insert hole lid; andthe resilient members being elastomeric pieces having a W-shape, a center leg of the W-shape forming a reed extending inwardly at an angle, the resilient members being arranged adjacent back sides of the tilt shields of the first and second detents, and the reeds of the resilient members respectively biasing the tilt shields of the first and second detents inwardly so that the tilt shields are constantly maintained in a position below the insert holes of the insert hole lid, thereby making a safety structure.