Patent ID: 8215972
Filing Date: 2012-07-10
Classification: G02B,H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An anti-tamper adapter, comprising: a molded body, formed of a semi-rigid material, wherein the molded body is adapted to accept a plug into the anti-tamper adapter in a direction of normal plug insertion until the plug extends from a front portion of the anti-tamper adapter, and wherein the molded body is adapted to accept a removal tool proximate to a rear portion of the anti-tamper adapter or on a side of the anti-tamper adapter; a first portion of the molded body adapted to inhibit actuation of a release mechanism associated with the plug; a second portion of the molded body adapted to reversibly lock the plug into a predetermined position in the molded body to align the first portion of the anti-tamper adapter with the release mechanism in response to the plug being inserted into the anti-tamper adapter; and at least one blocking mechanism, formed as part of the molded body, located proximate to, and inhibiting actuation of, the release mechanism in response to the plug being inserted into the anti-tamper adapter.