Safety lock-out device for electrical appliances
A safety lock-out device prevents the insertion of an electrical power cord into an electrical power cord receptacle of an electrical appliance. The device comprises a mounting plate fastened to the appliance and a hinged cover plate attached to the appliance. The cover plate is movable between a first position and a second position such that, in the first position, the cover plate covers and prevents insertion of a power cord into the appliance receptacle. In said second position, the appliance receptacle is uncovered to permit insertion of a power cord into the receptacle. Extending a lock shank through aligned openings formed in flange members extending from the mounting plate, the cover plate locks the cover plate in the first position. 15 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Universities Research Association
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-76CH03000
- Assignee:
- Universities Research Association, Inc., Washington, DC (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,535,096/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-379,270
- OSTI ID:
- 253861
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 9 Jul 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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