Patent ID: 6544069
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical swivel outlet, comprising:A) an outlet assembly with first and second ends, said first end having a receptacle with slots to receive plug blades and said second end being hollow to receive electrical wiring therethrough that corresponds and connects to said slots, said receptacle having an outlet side face angularly extending a first predetermined distance from said first end towards said second end, said outlet assembly further includes an outlet ball disposed between said first and second ends extending from said outlet side face, said outlet ball having a longitudinal outlet neck extending to said second end, said outlet neck having a groove at a second predetermined distance from said second end; B) a case assembly having first and second case sections partially housing said outlet assembly, said first case section having a first through opening for receiving said outlet neck and a bowl extending from said first through opening, said first case section further including at least one protrusion with a unique shape axially mounted thereon, said second case section having a second through opening for said receptacle to protrude, said second through opening having a first angular rim, and including at least one slot with mating cooperative characteristics to receive said protrusion, said outlet side face coacts against said angular rim when biased, thereby restricting angular travel of said outlet assembly; C) a mounting assembly housing said case assembly and having a third through opening for said outlet neck and further comprising mounting straps; and D) means for angularly swiveling said outlet assembly.