Patent ID: 6283783
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A female receptacle with retaining device for securing a male plug of a power cord to a female power connection of said female receptacle, said female receptacle, comprising:a body having two ends, said female power connection being disposed on one end and a power cord on the other end thereof;a hoop extending outward from said body, a void being created between an inside of said hoop and said body, said void being large enough to allow said power cord bent into a ""U"" shape to be inserted therein; anda restraint tab having one end being pivotally attached to one side of said body and the other end of said restraint tab having a snap projection extending therefrom, a snap cavity being formed in said hoop, said snap cavity being structured to lock with said snap projection, so that said power cord may not be withdrawn from said female receptacle.