Abstract: A locking socket 101 for making an electrical connection with an electrical plug has a socket connection portion with a pivoting latch plate type power pin locking mechanism 112, 114 having an aperture with edges for gripping an power pin when inserted. The latch plate 114 is biased away from a release orientation to a locking orientation. A release mechanism comprises a manual button engaged with a slide piece 128 which slides along a first direction 158 to pivot the latch plate from a locking orientation to a release orientation to release the inserted power pin. At least one resiliently flexible arm 152 extends laterally from a main body of the slide piece. The arm is progressively flexed by movement of the main body when the button is pressed, causing the arm to provide a biasing force that urges the slide piece in the opposite direction 159.

Abstract: A locking socket (101) for making an electrical connection with an electrical plug has a socket connection portion with a pivoting latch plate type power pin locking mechanism (112, 114) having an aperture and aperture edges for gripping an inserted plug power pin. The latch plate (114) is biased away from a release orientation to a locking orientation. A release mechanism comprises a manual button and is engaged with a longitudinally slidable slide piece (128) such that the release mechanism causes the slide piece to slide along a first longitudinal direction (158) direction and pivot the latch plate from a locking orientation to a release orientation to release the inserted power pin when the button is manually activated. At least one resiliently flexible arm (152) extends laterally from a main body of the slide piece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of electrical power connectors, and in particular power connectors that are used to connect a source of mains power to an item of electrical equipment. A locking panel socket (1) for making an electrical connection with a line plug comprises a socket connection portion (2) having an end face (11) and the end face having a plurality of recesses (10, 10?) for receiving corresponding power pins of a line plug, a plug insertion channel (4) that extends around the socket connection portion (2) and a panel portion (6) that extends around the plug insertion channel (4). The locking panel socket (1) also includes within the socket connection portion a locking mechanism (12) for restraining a power pin of a line plug from being withdrawn from one of the recesses (10?), and a release mechanism for releasing the locking mechanism (12) to permit the power pin to be withdrawn from the recess.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of electrical power connectors, and in particular power connectors that are used to connect a source of mains power to an item of electrical equipment. A locking panel socket (1) for making an electrical connection with a line plug comprised a socket connection portion (2) having an end lace (11) and the end lace having a plurality of recesses (10, 10?) for receiving corresponding power pins of a line plug, a plug insertion channel (4) that extends around the socket connection portion (2) and a panel portion (6) (hat extends around the plug insertion channel (4). The locking panel socket (1) also includes within the socket connection portion a locking mechanism (12) for restraining a power pin of a line plug from being withdrawn from one of the recesses (10?). and a release mechanism for releasing the locking mechanism (12) to permit the power pin to be withdrawn from the recess.