Patent ID: 6790070
Filing Date: 2004-09-14
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An apparatus for locking a plug, the apparatus for use with a plug and a plug signal receptacle, the apparatus for locking a plug comprising:a. a plug lock rotatably secured about a first selected point, the plug lock rotates about the first selected point as the plug enters the plug signal receptacle; b. a plug lock spring, the plug lock communicating with the plug lock spring such that the plug lock spring applies force on the plug lock such that the plug lock returns to a neutral position after the plug is fully engaged in the plug signal receptacle; c. a locking release mechanism, the locking release mechanism rotatably secured about a second selected point and a third selected point, the locking release mechanism communicates with the plug lock such that when the plug lock rotates about the first selected point the locking release mechanism rotates about the second selected point and the third selected point; d. a plug lock locking mechanism, the plug lock locking mechanism communicates with the locking release mechanism such that when the locking release mechanism rotates about the second selected point and the third selected point the plug lock locking mechanism secures the plug lock in the neutral position, and the plug lock then retains and holds the plug securely in the plug signal receptacle; and e. an electromagnet, the electromagnet electromagnetically communicating with the plug lock locking mechanism such that when the electromagnet is activated the plug lock no longer retains and holds the plug securely in the plug signal receptacle.