Patent ID: 6652307
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A compact locking device for securing one or more male electrical plugs therein, each plug having one or more elongated prongs having an opening therethrough, the device comprising:a receptacle for housing the one or more male electrical plugs, the receptacle having one or more prong-receiving grooves extending transversely through the receptacle and an elongated channel extending longitudinally through at least a portion of the length of the receptacle, wherein the longitudinal axis of the elongated channel is transverse the longitudinal axis of the grooves; and a locking mechanism having an elongated prong-securing member coupled thereto, the elongated member sized to fit through the prong openings when the one or more prongs are inserted within the receptacle, where upon insertion of the locking mechanism within the receptacle, the elongated prong-securing member pierces at least one said opening in each said plug thereby securing the one or more electrical plugs within the receptacle, wherein the locking mechanism includes a locking flange and the receptacle includes a retaining notch within its interior, wherein the locking flange engages the retaining notch upon activation of the locking mechanism thereby preventing the elongated member from being removed from the receptacle.