EP3540868B1 - Verriegelbare elektrische aufnahme - Google Patents
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- Connectors typically include prong type terminals, generally referred to as plugs, and female connectors designed for receiving the prong type terminals, generally referred to as receptacles, often described as electrical outlets, or simply outlets.
- the most common types of outlets include a pair of terminal contacts that receive the prongs of a plug that are coupled to "hot” and "neutral" conductors. Further, outlets include a terminal contact that receives a ground prong of a plug.
- the design of aforementioned plug and receptacle system generally incorporates a friction only means of securing the two in the mated position.
- the frictional coefficient varies depending on a variety of conditions, including, but not limited to, manufacturing processes, foreign materials acting as lubricants, and wear and distortion of the assemblies. This characteristic results in a non-secure means of interconnecting AC power between two devices. It is arguably the weakest link in the power delivery system to electrical or electronic devices utilizing the system. However, it has been adopted worldwide as a standard, and is used primarily due to low cost of manufacture, ease of quality control during manufacture, and efficient use of space for the power delivery it is intended to perform.
- connection technique simply the friction fit component.
- a technique to secure the mated connection may be desirable to improve the reliability. This may especially be true in mechanically active locations, such as where vibration is present, or where external activity may cause the cords attached to the plugs and receptacles to be mechanically deflected or strained in any manner.
- GB 2 383 202 A discloses a locking electrical connector comprising a socket for receiving a plug having a plurality of pins, wherein the socket presents a greater resistance to withdrawal of at least one pin than to insertion of the pin. It does not disclose a release element extending from said a first front surface of a first housing portion at a location spaced from said opening such that said release element is accessible by a user when said male and female assemblies are in a connected state.
- US 6 533 598 B1 discloses a lockable wall outlet electrical receptacle having a housing with a pair of vertically spaced electrical plug aperture set formed in its front wall surface.
- US 4 586 770 A discloses an electrical receptacle comprising a housing having apertures for receiving blade-type contacts of a plug in which the plug is formed with an aperture at its free end, and a pair of contacts secured in the interior of the housing in longitudinal alignment with the apertures for electrically conductively contacting plug contacts inserted through the apertures, each contact member having a flexible contact portion having a projection releasably interlockable with the aperture of a plug contact to prevent inadvertent withdrawal of the plug contacts from the housing and an arrangement for selectively manually displacing the contact portions for releasing the plug contacts.
- the present invention is directed to securing an electrical connection.
- mating plug and socket electrical connections may be the least secure link in the power delivery system.
- these connections are secured only by means of a friction fit. A number of factors may affect the security of this connection.
- the present invention provides a clamping mechanism whereby the very forces that would otherwise tend to pull the connection apart serve to actuate the clamping mechanism thereby securing the mated pair.
- the invention is of simple construction and highly reliable in operation. Moreover, the invention can be implemented simply in connection with new or retrofitted receptacle devices. Thus, the system is compatible with existing plugs and other infrastructure.
- an apparatus according to claim 1 is provided for use in securing an electrical connection.
- a method according to claim 4 for using a securing device is provided.
- Figures 1A-1C illustrate the operation of an embodiment of a clamping mechanism for securing a mated electrical connection that may be included in a locking receptacle of the present invention.
- the bottom portion represents a side view of a prong 16 and a clamping mechanism 12, while the top portion represents a perspective view.
- the prong 16 of a plug is shown prior to insertion into a receptacle 10.
- the prong 16 is a ground prong, may be of a standard plug (e.g., an IEC 320 plug, a NEMA 5-15, or the like) and may be various sizes and shapes.
- the receptacle 10 may be the ground receptacle of a standard outlet (e.g., a NEMA standard cord cap, an IEC 320 cord cap, or the like) that is operative to receive a standard plug.
- the receptacle 10 also includes the clamping mechanism 12 that is coupled to a pivot 14.
- the clamping mechanism 12 includes an aperture that is sized to be slightly larger than the prong 16, such that the prong 16 may only pass through the aperture when the length of the clamping mechanism is substantially perpendicular to the length of the prong 16. That is, the design of the clamping mechanism 12 is such that a simple slide on and capture technique is utilized.
- Figure 1B illustrates the prong 16 when inserted into the receptacle 10.
- the prong 16 passes through the aperture in the clamping mechanism 12 and into the receptacle 10, such that the corresponding plug and outlet are in a mated position.
- the clamping mechanism 12 further may include a stop (not shown) to prevent the clamping mechanism 12 from pivoting during the insertion of the prong 16.
- the length of the clamping mechanism 12 will remain substantially perpendicular to the length of the prong 16, which permits the passage of the prong through the aperture of the clamping mechanism 12.
- Figure 1C illustrates the gripping function of the clamping mechanism 12 in reaction to a force on the prong 16 that tends to withdrawal the prong 16 from the receptacle 10.
- the clamping mechanism 12 In reaction to a withdrawal of the prong 16, the clamping mechanism 12 angularly deflects (i.e., rotates) about the pivot 14, causing the aperture in the clamping mechanism 12 to grip the prongs 16.
- the very force that tends to withdraw the prong 16 from the receptacle acts to actuate the clamping mechanism 12 to engage the prong 16, thereby preventing the withdrawal of the prong 16, and maintaining the electrical connection of the mated assembly.
- the clamping mechanism 12 may be constructed of any suitable material, including a high strength dielectric with an imbedded metallic gripping tooth. An all-metallic clamping mechanism may also be used since the prong 16 is a ground prong.
- Figures 2A-2B illustrate a cross section of one embodiment of a locking electrical receptacle 20 not forming part of the invention.
- the receptacle 20 is an IEC type 320 cord cap receptacle that includes a locking mechanism.
- the receptacle 20 includes an inner contact carrier module 24 that houses contact sockets 26 and 28. Attached to the contact sockets are wires 36 and 38 that extend out of the receptacle 20 though a cord 34.
- the carrier module 24 may be attached to a cord strain relief 32 that functions to prevent the breaking of the electrical connections when a force is applied to the cord 34.
- a spring prong retainer 40 is disposed adjacent to a surface of the carrier module 24, and extends across a prong-receiving portion 44 of the receptacle 20. One end of the spring prong retainer 40 bent around the end of the inner contact carrier module 24, which secures it in the assembly.
- the spring prong retainer 40 includes an aperture sized to permit the passage of the ground prong of a plug into the socket 26.
- the aperture in the spring prong retainer 40 may be sized to be slightly larger than one prong (e.g., the ground prong) in a standard plug such that the aperture may function as the clamping mechanism for the locking receptacle 20.
- the operation of the clamping feature of the spring prong retainer 40 is discussed in detail below.
- Figure 2A illustrates the locking receptacle 20 when there is little or no strain on the cord 34.
- the portion of the spring prong retainer 40 disposed in the prong-receiving portion 44 of the receptacle 20 is not in a substantially vertical position.
- the apertures of the spring prong retainer 40 in this configuration will allow the prongs of a plug to pass freely into the socket 26 when the prong is inserted. This is due to the unrestricted change of position of the spring prong retainer 40 to the substantially vertical position as the prongs of a plug acts upon it.
- Figure 2B illustrates the locking receptacle 20 when a force is applied to the cord 34 of the receptacle 20 in the opposite direction of the grip release handle 30. This is the "release position" of the receptacle 20 and is shown without the mating prongs for clarity of operation. Actions that initiate this position are illustrated in Figures 3A and 3B .
- FIG 3A illustrates the operation of the locking electrical receptacle 20 shown in Figures 2A-2B .
- a prong 54 of a plug 50 When a prong 54 of a plug 50 first enters the receptacle 20 via an aperture in the lock release grip 22, it encounters the spring prong retainer 40, which is not in the perpendicular orientation at that time. Upon additional insertion, the spring prong retainer 40 is deflected into the perpendicular position by the force applied to it by the prong 54. The prong 54 passes through the aperture in the spring prong retainer 40 and into the contact socket 26, making the electrical connection as required. Upon release of the insertion force, and when no axial strain is applied to the mated plug 50 and receptacle 20, the spring prong retainer 40 is only partially displaced from the perpendicular axis.
- Figure 3B illustrates in an exaggerated manner the condition of applying axial tension to the cord 34 of the receptacle 20.
- the slight retraction motion pulls on the spring prong retainer 40, thereby increasing the angle of grip and subsequent tightening of the offset angle of the spring prong retainer 40 and prong 54.
- the receptacle 20 and the plug 50 are then fully locked in this condition.
- the position of the spring prong retainer 40 is returned to the near-perpendicular position as illustrated in Figure 3A , thereby releasing the spring prong retainer 40 from the prong 54.
- the receptacle 20 is easily separated from the plug 50.
- the safety of the receptacle 20 may be greatly improved.
- the effect of the application of various electrical potentials to clamping mechanism of the assembly is avoided, which may simplify the manufacturing of the receptacle, as well as improve its overall safety.
- Figures 4A-4C illustrate a locking device 60 not forming part of the invention for providing a locking feature for a standard receptacle.
- the locking device 60 includes a top holding member 62 and a bottom holding member 64 for positioning the locking device 60 onto a standard receptacle.
- the locking device 60 also includes a portion 66 that couples the holding member 62, 64 in relation to each other to provide a secure attachment to a receptacle.
- the locking device 60 also includes a clamping mechanism 68 that is coupled to a pivot 70. The operation of the clamping mechanism 68 is similar to that of the clamping mechanism 12 illustrated in figures 1A-1C .
- the locking device 60 may also include a release mechanism 72 that is operative to enable a user to disengage the clamping mechanism 68 when it is desired to remove a receptacle from a plug.
- Figure 4B illustrates the locking device 60 positioned on to a standard receptacle 80.
- the holding members 62 and 64 may be made of an elastic material such that a user may bend them outward and position the device 60 onto the receptacle 80.
- the holding members 62, 64 may be made of plastic.
- the holding members 62, 64 are shaped such that once installed onto the receptacle 80, the device 60 is not easily removed without a user deforming the holding members 62, 64. That is, the holding members 62, 64 may be shaped to closely fit onto standard receptacle, such that normal movements will not disengage the device 60 from the plug 80.
- Figure 4C illustrates the operation of the locking device 60 when the receptacle 80 is mated with a standard plug 84.
- the ground prong 86 of the plug 84 passes through an aperture in the clamping mechanism 68 and into the receptacle 80. If a withdrawing force tending to break the mated connection is applied to either the cord of the standard plug 84 or the cord of the receptacle 80, the clamping mechanism 68 will rotate, causing it to grip the ground to prong of the standard plug 84, thereby maintaining the electrical connection.
- a locking device 60 may be engaged to release element 72, which is operative to maintain the clamping mechanism 68 in a substantially perpendicular position relative to the ground prong 86, thereby permitting the prong 86 of the standard plug 84 to be withdrawn from the receptacle 80. It should be appreciated that although one particular embodiment of a locking device 60 has been illustrated, there may be a variety of ways to implement a locking device that may be retrofitted to a standard receptacle that uses the techniques of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 illustrates an embodiment according to the present invention of a standard duplex locking receptacle 100
- clamping mechanisms 112 and 114 are integrated into the receptacle 100.
- the top portion of the receptacle 100 includes sockets 102, 104 for receiving the prongs 128, 130, respectively, of a standard plug 126.
- the bottom portion of the receptacle 100 includes sockets 106, 108 for receiving a second standard plug.
- the clamping mechanisms 112, 114 are each pivotable about the pivots 116, 118 respectively.
- the receptacle 100 also includes release elements 120, 122 that are operative to permit a user to break the connection when desired.
- the operation of the clamping mechanism 112, 114 is similar to that in previously described embodiments.
- the clamping mechanism 112 rotates in the direction of the plug 126, and engages the ground prong 130, preventing the mated connection from being broken. If a user desires to intentionally remove the plug 126 from the receptacle 100, the user may activate the release mechanism 120 and withdraw the plug 126.
- Figures 6A-6B illustrate side views of a receptacle 150 not forming part of the invention that includes a cam lock 152 for locking the prong 162 of a plug 160 to preserve a mated connection between the receptacle 150 and the plug 160.
- Figure 6A illustrates the receptacle prior to the insertion of the plug 160, and the cam lock 152 may hang freely from a pivot 153.
- an end of the cam lock 152 is positioned in the opening of the receptacle 150 that is adapted for receiving the prong 162 of the plug 160.
- Figure 6B illustrates the mated connection of the plug 160 and the receptacle 150.
- the prong 162 has deflected the cam lock 152 about the pivot 153, causing the cam lock 152 to be angled away from the plug 160 and abutted with the prong 162.
- the friction between the cam lock 152 and the prong 162 will tend to force the cam lock 152 downward toward the prong 162, which functions to retain the plug 160 in its mated position.
- a user desires to intentionally remove the plug 160 from the receptacle 150, they may press the actuating mechanism 154, which may be operable to rotate the cam lock 152 out of the way of the prong 162, thereby enabling the user to freely withdraw the plug 160 from the receptacle 150.
- the cam lock 152 and the actuating mechanism may be constructed from any suitable materials.
- the cam lock 152 is constructed out of metal, and the actuating mechanism 154 is constructed from an insulating material, such as plastic.
- Figures 7A-7D illustrate a device 170 not forming part of the invention that may be used to secure a mated connection between a plug and a receptacle.
- the device 70 includes a top surface 173, a bottom surface 175, and a front surface 171.
- the three surfaces 171, 173, 175 are generally sized and oriented to fit around the exterior of a standard receptacle 178 at the end of a cord (i.e., a cord cap).
- the top and bottom surfaces 173 and 175 each include hooks 174 and 176, respectively, that are used for securing the device 170 to the receptacle 178 (shown in Figure 7D ).
- FIG. 7D shows a side view of the device 170 when it is installed around the exterior of the receptacle 178.
- the hooks 174, 176 may be bent inward towards each other, and wrapped around an end 179 of the receptacle 178 to secure the device 170 to the receptacle 178.
- the other end of the receptacle 178 i.e., the end with the openings 181 for receiving the prongs of a plug
- the device further includes tabs 172 that are used to securing the prongs of a plug in place.
- the operation of the tabs 172 is best shown in Figure 7B , which illustrates the device 170 when installed over the prongs 182, 184 of a plug 180.
- the plug 180 may be any plug that includes prongs, including typical plugs that are disposed in the back of electrical data processing equipment.
- the tabs 172 deflect slightly toward the ends of the prongs 182, 184. In this regard, if an axial force that tends to withdraw the device 170 from the plug 180 is applied, the tabs 172 will apply a downward force against the prongs 182, 184.
- the tabs 172 prevent the connection between the receptacle 178 and the plug 180 from being broken.
- the device 170 may be constructed of any suitable material.
- the device 170 is constructed from a semi-rigid plastic.
- the device 170 may a single use device wherein a user must forcefully withdraw the installed device 170 from the prongs 182, 184 of the plug 180, thereby deforming the plastic and/or breaking the tabs 172. It should be appreciated that if a user desired to unplug the receptacle 178, they may simply unwrap the hooks 174, 176 from the end 179 and separate the mated connection, leaving the device 170 installed on a plug.
- Figures 8A-8B illustrate an example plug 190 not forming part of the invention that includes a locking mechanism prior to insertion into a receptacle 210.
- the receptacle 210 includes recesses 212 and 214.
- Most standard receptacles include a recess or shoulder inside the openings that are adapted to receive the prongs of a plug. This recess may be present due to manufacturing requirements, such as the molding process used to manufacture the receptacles. Further, the need to include various components (e.g., electrical connections, screws, etc.) in the receptacles may cause the need for the small recesses.
- the plug 190 uses the recess 214 to assist in creating a locking mechanism.
- a hollow prong 194 e.g., the ground prong
- a spring 198 and an actuating mechanism 200 function together to enable the tab 196 to be oriented in a lock configuration (shown in Figures 8A-8B ), and a release configuration.
- the spring 198 acts to bias the tab 198 in the release position, which may be a substantially horizontal position inside the prong 194.
- the actuating mechanism 200 may be operable to rotate the tab 196 into the lock position (shown in Figures 8A-8B ) where the tab 196 protrudes outside the prong 194 at an angle towards the body of the prong 190.
- a user may control the actuating mechanism 200 through a control switch 202, which may be positioned on the front of the plug 190.
- FIG 8B illustrates the plug 190 when in a mated position with the receptacle 210.
- the tab 196 has been placed in the lock position by the actuating mechanism 200.
- the tab 196 will resist any axial force that tends to withdraw the plug 190 from the receptacle 210. This is the case because the recess 214 acts as a stop for the tab 196. Therefore, the plug 190 may be securely fastened onto the receptacle 210.
- a user desires to remove the plug 190 from the receptacle 210, they may toggle the control switch 202 on the front of the plug 190, which causes the actuating mechanism 200 and the spring 198 to rotate the tab 196 into the release position.
- FIGS 9A-9B illustrate another example of a plug 220 not forming part of the invention that includes a locking mechanism prior to insertion into a receptacle 240.
- the plug 220 may be adapted to work with the standard receptacle 240 that includes recesses 242 and 244.
- the plug 220 may include a hairpin spring 226 that is disposed inside a hollow prong 224 (e.g., the ground prong). In a release position, the ends 227 of the spring 226 are disposed inside of the prong 224 and adjacent to openings in the prong 224.
- the plug 220 may further include an actuating mechanism 228, couple to a control switch 230 on the front of the plug 220, for biasing the spring 226 into a lock position, where the ends 227 of the spring 226 protrude outside of openings in the prong 224 (see Figure 9B ).
- Figure 9B illustrates the plug 220 when installed into the standard plug 240.
- the actuating mechanism 228 has been moved axially toward the spring 226, causing the ends 227 to spread apart and out of the openings in the prong 224.
- the openings of the prong 224 are aligned with the recesses 242 and 244 such that the ends of the spring 226 are disposed in the recesses 242 and 244 when in the lock position.
- a user When a user desires to remove the plug 220 from the receptacle 240, they may operate the control switch 230 which causes the actuating mechanism to axially withdraw from the spring 226. In turn, this causes the ends 227 of the spring 226 to recede back into the prong 224, such that the user may then easily remove the plug 220 from the receptacle 240.
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- Vorrichtung (100) zum Einsatz bei der Befestigung einer elektrischen Verbindung, wobei die elektrische Verbindung durch eine Koppelstruktur gebildet ist, die Kontaktstifte (128, 130) einer Steckanordnung (126), wobei die Kontaktstifte einen auf Erdpotenzial liegenden Schutzkontaktstift (130) aufweist, und Aufnahmen (102, 104) einer Aufnahmeanordnung aufweist, wobei die elektrische Verbindung durch Herausziehen der Kontaktstifte aus den Aufnahmen unterbrochen wird, wobei die Vorrichtung Folgendes umfasst:einen ersten Gehäuseabschnitt der Aufnahmeanordnung, wobei in dem ersten Gehäuseabschnitt mindestens eine erste Aufnahme (102, 104) untergebracht ist, die ein Ende an einer feststehenden ersten Vorderfläche des ersten Gehäuseabschnitts hat, wobei die feststehende erste Vorderfläche eine darin ausgebildete Öffnung hat, die auf die erste Aufnahme ausgerichtet ist, so dass ein Kontaktstift über die Öffnung in die erste Aufnahme eingeführt werden kann,ein Klemmelement (112), das eine erste und eine zweite Klemmfläche aufweist, die zwischen einer Klemmkonfiguration, in der die erste und die zweite Klemmfläche jeweils an einer ersten und einer gegenüberliegenden zweiten Seite des Kontaktstifts der Steckanordnung klemmen, und einer Freigabekonfiguration beweglich sind,wobei das Klemmelement die Koppelstruktur in einem verbundenen Zustand in der Klemmkonfiguration hält und durch eine Herausziehkraft, die dazu neigt, die Kontaktstifte aus den Aufnahmen herauszuziehen, ein winkelförmiges Ablenken des Klemmelements veranlasst wird, so dass durch die Herausziehkraft gleichzeitig die erste Klemmfläche gegen die erste Seite des Kontaktstifts gedrängt wird und die zweite Klemmfläche gegen die zweite Seite des Kontaktstifts gedrängt wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorrichtung fernerein Freigabeelement (120) umfasst, das sich an einer von der Öffnung beabstandeten Stelle von der ersten Vorderfläche erstreckt, so dass das Freigabeelement für einen Benutzer zugänglich ist, wenn die Steck- und die Aufnahmeanordnung in einem verbundenen Zustand sind,wobei das Freigabeelement bezüglich der ersten Vorderfläche in Bezug auf eine Achse der ersten Aufnahme zwischen einer Klemmkonfiguration und einer Freigabekonfiguration beweglich ist und die Koppelstruktur in einem verbundenen Zustand in der Klemmkonfiguration befestigt ist.
- Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Klemmelement (112) eine ablenkbare Platte umfasst.
- Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Freigabeelement (120) ein Benutzeraktivierungselement aufweist, das sich von der Vorderfläche erstreckt.
- Verfahren zum Einsatz bei der Befestigung einer elektrischen Verbindung, wobei die elektrische Verbindung durch eine Koppelstruktur gebildet ist, die Kontaktstifte (128, 130) einer Steckanordnung (126) und Aufnahmen (102, 104) einer Aufnahmeanordnung aufweist, wobei die elektrische Verbindung durch Herausziehen der Kontaktstifte aus den Aufnahmen unterbrochen wird, wobei das Verfahren Folgendes umfasst:1) Bereitstellen einer Aufnahmeeinheit, die Folgendes umfasst:a) einen ersten Gehäuseabschnitt der Aufnahmeanordnung, wobei in dem ersten Gehäuseabschnitt mindestens eine erste Aufnahme untergebracht ist, die ein Ende an einer feststehenden ersten Vorderfläche des ersten Gehäuseabschnitts hat, wobei die feststehende erste Vorderfläche eine darin ausgebildete Öffnung hat, die auf die erste Aufnahme ausgerichtet ist, so dass ein Kontaktstift über die Öffnung in die erste Aufnahme eingeführt werden kann,b) ein Klemmelement (112), das eine erste und eine zweite Klemmfläche aufweist, die zwischen einer Klemmkonfiguration, in der die erste und die zweite Klemmfläche jeweils an einer ersten und einer gegenüberliegenden zweiten Seite eines Schutzkontaktstifts (130) der Steckanordnung klemmen, wobei der Schutzkontaktstift auf Erdpotenzial liegt, und einer Freigabekonfiguration beweglich sind, wobei das Klemmelement die Koppelstruktur in einem verbundenen Zustand in der Klemmkonfiguration hält und durch eine Herausziehkraft, die dazu neigt, die Kontaktstifte aus den Aufnahmen herauszuziehen, ein winkelförmiges Ablenken des Klemmelements veranlasst wird, so dass durch die Herausziehkraft gleichzeitig die erste Klemmfläche gegen die erste Seite des Kontaktstifts gedrängt wird und die zweite Klemmfläche gegen die zweite Seite des Kontaktstifts gedrängt wird, undc) ein Freigabeelement (120), das sich an einer von der Öffnung beabstandeten Stelle von der ersten Vorderfläche erstreckt, so dass das Freigabeelement für einen Benutzer zugänglich ist, wenn die Steck- und die Aufnahmeanordnung in einem verbundenen Zustand sind, wobei das Freigabeelement bezüglich der ersten Vorderfläche in Bezug auf eine Achse der ersten Aufnahme zwischen einer Klemmkonfiguration und einer Freigabekonfiguration beweglich ist und die Koppelstruktur in einem verbundenen Zustand in der Klemmkonfiguration befestigt ist,2) Stecken der Steckanordnung in die Aufnahmeeinheit, wobei die Steckanordnung durch das Klemmelement der Aufnahme in dem verbundenen Zustand arretiert ist, und3) Betätigen des Freigabeelements zum Entfernen der Steckanordnung aus der Aufnahmeeinheit.
- Verfahren nach Anspruch 4, wobei das Klemmelement (112) eine ablenkbare Platte umfasst und das Betätigen das Bewegen der ablenkbaren Platte umfasst.
- Verfahren nach Anspruch 4, wobei das Freigabeelement (120) ein Benutzeraktivierungselement aufweist, das sich von der Vorderfläche erstreckt, und das Betätigen das Bewegen des Aktivierungselements bezüglich der Vorderfläche umfasst.
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