Patent ID: 7749007
Filing Date: 2010-07-06
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A panel-mount, single-pole electrical connector comprising: a. a working end configured to be positioned on a working side of a panel, the working end having a receptacle configured to receive an electrical plug; b. a power supply end configured to be positioned on a power supply side of the panel, the power supply end having a standard electrical contact; c. a panel mounting surface positioned between the working end and the power supply end, the panel mounting surface configured to enable the connector to be securely mounted to the panel; d. a sealed chamber within the connector, the sealed chamber positioned near a mid point between the panel mounting surface and the power supply end of the connector; e. an actuating member extending from the receptacle into the sealed chamber; and, f. a micro-switch secured to the connector such that a plunger of the micro-switch extends into the sealed chamber and is in operative contact with the actuating member, such that insertion of an electrical plug into the receptacle results in movement of the micro-switch plunger.