Patent ID: 6179654
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: B60L,H01R,Y02T

Abstract:
A cord set adapted to be coupled to a body for connecting an electrical device to a power source, said cord set comprising:a first cord having a first end, a second end, a first plug at said first end, and a second plug at said second end;a second cord having a first end connectable to the electrical device and a second end connectable to said second plug;a housing defining an axis, an outer surface and a cavity, said second end of said second cord coupled to said housing, said first end of said first cord disposable in said cavity for connection to said second cord; and a coupling mechanism including a cup and a saddle engaging said outer surface of said housing, said saddle having a generally U shaped body with a first wall spaced apart from a second wall, said first and second walls each including one of a slot and a key, said cup including the other of said slot and said key, said key disposable in said slot to resist deflection of said first and second walls from one another.