Abstract: A connecting mechanism for an electric plug and socket comprises a plug member which defines a plug housing thereof. A pair of legs are disposed and fixed within the plug housing. One end of the legs is connected with a conducting wire and the other end of each of the legs extends to the outside of the plug housing. A socket member defines a socket housing thereof. A pair of clamping plates with respect to said legs of the plug are disposed within said socket housing. One end of each of the clamping plates is connected with a conducting wire thereof. The socket housing further includes a pair of slot at the clamping plate and the legs of the plug can be received and retained by the clamping plate of the socket as said legs pass through the slot firstly. And a retaining means for removably attaching the plug to the socket.