Patent ID: 6602081
Filing Date: 2003-08-05
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A shielding cap and electric socket arrangement comprising:an electric socket integral with a part of an electric outlet, said electric socket comprising two parallel sliding rails disposed at two sides of plugholes thereof; a shielding cap movable along said parallel sliding rails between a close position to close the plugholes of said electric socket and an open position to open the plugholes of said electric socket; and wherein a lock structure is provided between said shielding cap and said electric socket and adapted for selectively locking said shielding cap between said close position and said open position, said locking structure comprising a stepped through hole formed in said shielding cap through top and bottom sidewalls of said shielding cap, a springy locking plate, said springy locking plate having a fixed end fixedly connected to a part of said electric socket and a free end adapted for locking said shielding cap, and a stepped actuating member mounted in said stepped through hole and supported on said springy locking plate for operation by hand to move said springy locking plate between a locking position and an unlocking position.