US3781761A - Harwood retainer - Google Patents
Harwood retainer Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US3781761A US3781761A US00238066A US3781761DA US3781761A US 3781761 A US3781761 A US 3781761A US 00238066 A US00238066 A US 00238066A US 3781761D A US3781761D A US 3781761DA US 3781761 A US3781761 A US 3781761A
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- apertures
- retainer
- strip
- edge
- harwood
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Lifetime
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
- H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
- H01R13/639—Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap
- H01R13/6392—Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap for extension cord
Definitions
- My invention employs a simple strip of insulating material with apertures which provide strain release by absorbing tension. By simplicity of use and manufacture it provides safety economically.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view of the retainer
- FIG. 2 is an elevational view
- FIG. 3 is a plan view of another embodiment of the invention. Like parts throughout the various view are referred to by like numbers.
- my new retainer is seen to comprise a strip with apertures 12 through which an electrical conductor 14 can be interwoven.
- the cnductor has a socket 16 or plug 18 at the ends so that it could not be woven through the apertures 12.
- passageways 20 have been included to communicate .between the apertures and the edge of the strip 22. These passages have a lesser dimension than the diameter of the apertures 12 so that the cord 14 will be restrained from slipping out of the aperture.
- FIG. 2 it can be seen that tension applied to the free ends of the cord 24 and 26 will be absorbed by the retainer before it is transmitted to the socket and plug.
- FIG. 3 illustrates an alternative embodiment in which apertures are staggered on alternate sides of the strip.
- a plug In operation, a plug is held against the retainer while the electrical cord is slipped through the opening in the edge into at least two apertures.
- the mating socket is connected to the plug and its cord is similarly interwoven through at least two apertures in the opposite direction. Tension on a conductor will be absorbed by a slight flexure of the retainer between the apertures. Transverse disengagement is prevented by the obstruction of the aperture wall. Heavy duty or less flexible conductors can be accommodated by interweaving them in alternate apertures as illustrated in FIG. 3 thereby reducing the sharpness of bend required to insert the cord in the retainer.
- FIG. 3 The embodiment of FIG.
Landscapes
- Connector Housings Or Holding Contact Members (AREA)
- Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)
Abstract
A retainer for preventing accidental pulling apart of a plug and socket connecting the ends of electrical conductors comprising a strip of flexible material with spaced apertures and openings to the edge of the strip from each aperture.
Description
United States Patent 1 [111 3,781,761
Harwood 1 Dec. 25, 1973 HARWOOD RETAINER 2,461,427 2 1949 Kneebone 339 75 P 6] Inventor: C n ng E. arwood, 145 2,778,582 1/1957 Arthur 174/135 Frederick St, Torrin m C FOREIGN PATENTS OR APPLICATIONS Filed: Mar. 27, Great Britain [21] Appl. No.: 238,066 Primary Examiner-Joseph 1-1. McGlynn AttorneyFrank S. Troidl et a].
[52] US. Cl 339/75 P, 174/135 51 rm. Cl H0lr 13/54 [571 ABSTRACT [58] Field of Search 339/75 P, 103, 1 19 C, A retainer for preventing accidental pulling apart of a 339/147 C; 174/135 plug and socket connecting the ends of electrical conductors comprising a strip of flexible material with [56] References Cited spaced apertures and openings to the edge of the strip UNITED STATES PATENTS from each aperture- 2,204,939 6/1940 L ons 339/147 C 1 Claim, 3 Drawing Figures 1 HARWOOD RETAINER The present invention relates to connectors for electrical conductors, and more particularly to an accessory for use with the otherwise ordinary connector comprising a plug and socket in the form of a retainer for preventing accidential disconnection of the two parts of the connector. Domestic and industrial equipment are frequently connected to the source of electricity by extension cords. Accidential disconnection can result in inconvenience at best or danger at the worst. Most restraining devices are unnecessarily complicated and expensive. My invention employs a simple strip of insulating material with apertures which provide strain release by absorbing tension. By simplicity of use and manufacture it provides safety economically.
The features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description and drawings in which FIG. 1 is a plan view of the retainer;
FIG. 2 is an elevational view; and
FIG. 3 is a plan view of another embodiment of the invention. Like parts throughout the various view are referred to by like numbers.
Referring to the drawings and particularly to FIG. 1, my new retainer is seen to comprise a strip with apertures 12 through which an electrical conductor 14 can be interwoven. Generally, the cnductor has a socket 16 or plug 18 at the ends so that it could not be woven through the apertures 12. For convenience, passageways 20 have been included to communicate .between the apertures and the edge of the strip 22. These passages have a lesser dimension than the diameter of the apertures 12 so that the cord 14 will be restrained from slipping out of the aperture. In FIG. 2, it can be seen that tension applied to the free ends of the cord 24 and 26 will be absorbed by the retainer before it is transmitted to the socket and plug. FIG. 3 illustrates an alternative embodiment in which apertures are staggered on alternate sides of the strip.
In operation, a plug is held against the retainer while the electrical cord is slipped through the opening in the edge into at least two apertures. The mating socket is connected to the plug and its cord is similarly interwoven through at least two apertures in the opposite direction. Tension on a conductor will be absorbed by a slight flexure of the retainer between the apertures. Transverse disengagement is prevented by the obstruction of the aperture wall. Heavy duty or less flexible conductors can be accommodated by interweaving them in alternate apertures as illustrated in FIG. 3 thereby reducing the sharpness of bend required to insert the cord in the retainer. The embodiment of FIG.
3 also permits the connection of two cords on each reinsulating material having a plurality of spaced apertures of predetermined diameter, and passages having a width smaller than the predetermined diameter of the apertures communicating between said apertures and an edge of the strip of flexible insulating material, and interposed apertures with passages communicating to a different edge of the strip.
Claims (1)
1. A retainer for preventing accidental disconnection of electrical connectors comprising a strip of flexible insulating material having a plurality of spaced apertures of predetermined diameter, and passages having a width smaller than the predetermined diameter of the apertures communicating between said apertures and an edge of the strip of flexible insulating material, and interposed apertures with passages communicating to a different edge of the strip.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US23806672A | 1972-03-27 | 1972-03-27 |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US3781761A true US3781761A (en) | 1973-12-25 |
Family
ID=22896357
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US00238066A Expired - Lifetime US3781761A (en) | 1972-03-27 | 1972-03-27 | Harwood retainer |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US3781761A (en) |
Cited By (37)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3922055A (en) * | 1974-10-25 | 1975-11-25 | Raymond Lee Organization Inc | Electrical device |
WO1983003173A1 (en) * | 1982-03-09 | 1983-09-15 | Karel Slais | Core former |
US4504106A (en) * | 1983-05-31 | 1985-03-12 | Max Fechter | Electrical cord securing apparatus |
US4610494A (en) * | 1984-11-23 | 1986-09-09 | Schauber Paul A | Flexible security loop |
US4773874A (en) * | 1987-08-26 | 1988-09-27 | Kopeski Jr Michael J | Power cord clip |
US5037324A (en) * | 1990-08-02 | 1991-08-06 | Scheffey Sr Donald G | Plug and socket retainer |
US5179044A (en) * | 1991-11-27 | 1993-01-12 | Muromachi Paul N | Securing device for male plug/female socket connectors |
US5211573A (en) * | 1992-01-02 | 1993-05-18 | Cross Andrew L | Electrical cord coupling |
US5336106A (en) * | 1992-12-22 | 1994-08-09 | Osten Frederick F | Cord connectors |
US5423693A (en) * | 1994-05-13 | 1995-06-13 | Light; Jack W. | Electrical cord, plug and receptacle retainer and line retainer |
US5514004A (en) * | 1994-11-17 | 1996-05-07 | Swanson; Carl E. | Electrical cable apparatus |
US5573420A (en) * | 1994-12-20 | 1996-11-12 | Grosswendt; Patrick J. | Electrical cord and electrical plug securer |
US5582524A (en) * | 1995-06-14 | 1996-12-10 | Woods Industries, Inc. | Cord lock |
US5593312A (en) * | 1995-06-07 | 1997-01-14 | Waxing Corporation Of America, Inc. | Electrical cord lock |
US5628646A (en) * | 1995-06-07 | 1997-05-13 | Voss; James H. | Electrical cord plug retaining device |
US5695356A (en) * | 1996-10-02 | 1997-12-09 | Swanson; Carl E. | Electrical cable apparatus |
US6012940A (en) * | 1998-02-20 | 2000-01-11 | Wheeler; Michael | Extension cord retaining device |
US6176729B1 (en) | 2000-05-30 | 2001-01-23 | Harold R. Myers | Cord-to-cord restraining device |
US6336691B1 (en) | 1999-05-05 | 2002-01-08 | Plug-In Storage Systems, Inc. | Storage cabinet for electronic devices |
US6485324B1 (en) * | 2001-09-27 | 2002-11-26 | General Electric Company | Adjustable electrical cord strain relief apparatus |
US20050075003A1 (en) * | 2003-07-21 | 2005-04-07 | Hartrich Michael Mclaughlin | Power cord connection and strain relief device |
US20050204594A1 (en) * | 2004-03-17 | 2005-09-22 | Savagian Michael D | Clip-on wire identification markers |
US7081004B1 (en) | 2004-03-18 | 2006-07-25 | Michael Puzio | Bend radius friction lock system |
US7195511B1 (en) * | 2006-01-17 | 2007-03-27 | Harris Corporation | Cable strain relief |
US7234958B1 (en) * | 2006-04-27 | 2007-06-26 | Ncr Corporation | Cable retention apparatus |
US20090179119A1 (en) * | 2008-01-16 | 2009-07-16 | Dell Products L.P. | Cable Management System |
US20100022106A1 (en) * | 2007-09-04 | 2010-01-28 | Dominic Kan Nam Lee | Extension Cord Lock and In Line Tap |
US20100159733A1 (en) * | 2007-09-04 | 2010-06-24 | Dominic Kan Nam Lee | Extension cord lock and in line tap |
USD639684S1 (en) | 2010-04-09 | 2011-06-14 | Linovation Corp. (Ohio Corp.) | Mason's guide line holders or similar articles |
USD639683S1 (en) | 2010-04-09 | 2011-06-14 | Linovation Corp. (Ohio Corp.) | Mason's guide line holders or similar articles |
US8082665B2 (en) | 2010-04-06 | 2011-12-27 | Stephen Edward Zimmerman | Apparatus and method securely connecting mating ends of multiple power cords |
US8261460B2 (en) | 2010-04-09 | 2012-09-11 | Linovation Corp. | Line holders for masonry work and the like |
WO2013076469A3 (en) * | 2011-11-24 | 2014-03-13 | Gary Widdows | Apparatus for supporting electrical cables |
US9077111B2 (en) | 2012-08-03 | 2015-07-07 | Synapsense Corporation | Plug retention apparatus |
US9698529B1 (en) * | 2013-02-28 | 2017-07-04 | Amazon Technologies, Inc. | Cable holder for system serviceabilty |
USD953993S1 (en) | 2019-09-16 | 2022-06-07 | Multiway Industries (Hk) Ltd. | Extension cord lock and in-line tap assembly |
USD972059S1 (en) | 2020-07-24 | 2022-12-06 | W.m. T. Burnett IP, LLC | Lacrosse head |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2204939A (en) * | 1939-07-25 | 1940-06-18 | Carleton R Lyons | Combination electrical cord reel and outlet plug |
US2461427A (en) * | 1946-03-09 | 1949-02-08 | Kneebone Lincoln | Tension absorber |
US2778582A (en) * | 1954-01-05 | 1957-01-22 | Arthur Evan Meirion | Means for holding electric cable in a coiled condition |
GB884297A (en) * | 1957-12-06 | 1961-12-13 | British Insulated Callenders | Improvements in or relating to electric cable clips |
-
1972
- 1972-03-27 US US00238066A patent/US3781761A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2204939A (en) * | 1939-07-25 | 1940-06-18 | Carleton R Lyons | Combination electrical cord reel and outlet plug |
US2461427A (en) * | 1946-03-09 | 1949-02-08 | Kneebone Lincoln | Tension absorber |
US2778582A (en) * | 1954-01-05 | 1957-01-22 | Arthur Evan Meirion | Means for holding electric cable in a coiled condition |
GB884297A (en) * | 1957-12-06 | 1961-12-13 | British Insulated Callenders | Improvements in or relating to electric cable clips |
Cited By (46)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3922055A (en) * | 1974-10-25 | 1975-11-25 | Raymond Lee Organization Inc | Electrical device |
WO1983003173A1 (en) * | 1982-03-09 | 1983-09-15 | Karel Slais | Core former |
US4504106A (en) * | 1983-05-31 | 1985-03-12 | Max Fechter | Electrical cord securing apparatus |
US4610494A (en) * | 1984-11-23 | 1986-09-09 | Schauber Paul A | Flexible security loop |
US4773874A (en) * | 1987-08-26 | 1988-09-27 | Kopeski Jr Michael J | Power cord clip |
US5037324A (en) * | 1990-08-02 | 1991-08-06 | Scheffey Sr Donald G | Plug and socket retainer |
US5179044A (en) * | 1991-11-27 | 1993-01-12 | Muromachi Paul N | Securing device for male plug/female socket connectors |
US5211573A (en) * | 1992-01-02 | 1993-05-18 | Cross Andrew L | Electrical cord coupling |
US5336106A (en) * | 1992-12-22 | 1994-08-09 | Osten Frederick F | Cord connectors |
US5423693A (en) * | 1994-05-13 | 1995-06-13 | Light; Jack W. | Electrical cord, plug and receptacle retainer and line retainer |
US5514004A (en) * | 1994-11-17 | 1996-05-07 | Swanson; Carl E. | Electrical cable apparatus |
US5573420A (en) * | 1994-12-20 | 1996-11-12 | Grosswendt; Patrick J. | Electrical cord and electrical plug securer |
US5593312A (en) * | 1995-06-07 | 1997-01-14 | Waxing Corporation Of America, Inc. | Electrical cord lock |
US5628646A (en) * | 1995-06-07 | 1997-05-13 | Voss; James H. | Electrical cord plug retaining device |
US5582524A (en) * | 1995-06-14 | 1996-12-10 | Woods Industries, Inc. | Cord lock |
US5695356A (en) * | 1996-10-02 | 1997-12-09 | Swanson; Carl E. | Electrical cable apparatus |
US6012940A (en) * | 1998-02-20 | 2000-01-11 | Wheeler; Michael | Extension cord retaining device |
US6336691B1 (en) | 1999-05-05 | 2002-01-08 | Plug-In Storage Systems, Inc. | Storage cabinet for electronic devices |
US6176729B1 (en) | 2000-05-30 | 2001-01-23 | Harold R. Myers | Cord-to-cord restraining device |
US6485324B1 (en) * | 2001-09-27 | 2002-11-26 | General Electric Company | Adjustable electrical cord strain relief apparatus |
US20050075003A1 (en) * | 2003-07-21 | 2005-04-07 | Hartrich Michael Mclaughlin | Power cord connection and strain relief device |
US7431606B2 (en) * | 2003-07-21 | 2008-10-07 | Michael Hartrich | Power cord connection and strain relief device |
US7073282B2 (en) * | 2004-03-17 | 2006-07-11 | Brady Worldwide Inc. | Clip-on wire identification markers |
US20050204594A1 (en) * | 2004-03-17 | 2005-09-22 | Savagian Michael D | Clip-on wire identification markers |
US7081004B1 (en) | 2004-03-18 | 2006-07-25 | Michael Puzio | Bend radius friction lock system |
US7195511B1 (en) * | 2006-01-17 | 2007-03-27 | Harris Corporation | Cable strain relief |
US7234958B1 (en) * | 2006-04-27 | 2007-06-26 | Ncr Corporation | Cable retention apparatus |
US20100022106A1 (en) * | 2007-09-04 | 2010-01-28 | Dominic Kan Nam Lee | Extension Cord Lock and In Line Tap |
US20100159733A1 (en) * | 2007-09-04 | 2010-06-24 | Dominic Kan Nam Lee | Extension cord lock and in line tap |
US7862385B2 (en) | 2007-09-04 | 2011-01-04 | Multiway Industries (Hk) Ltd. | Extension cord lock and in line tap |
US20110097923A1 (en) * | 2007-09-04 | 2011-04-28 | Multiway Industries (Hk) Ltd. | Extension Cord Lock and In Line Tap |
US7988494B2 (en) | 2007-09-04 | 2011-08-02 | Multiway Industries (Hk) Ltd. | Extension cord lock and in line tap |
US20090179119A1 (en) * | 2008-01-16 | 2009-07-16 | Dell Products L.P. | Cable Management System |
US9022327B2 (en) * | 2008-01-16 | 2015-05-05 | Dell Products L.P. | Cable management system |
US8082665B2 (en) | 2010-04-06 | 2011-12-27 | Stephen Edward Zimmerman | Apparatus and method securely connecting mating ends of multiple power cords |
USD639683S1 (en) | 2010-04-09 | 2011-06-14 | Linovation Corp. (Ohio Corp.) | Mason's guide line holders or similar articles |
US8261460B2 (en) | 2010-04-09 | 2012-09-11 | Linovation Corp. | Line holders for masonry work and the like |
USD639684S1 (en) | 2010-04-09 | 2011-06-14 | Linovation Corp. (Ohio Corp.) | Mason's guide line holders or similar articles |
WO2013076469A3 (en) * | 2011-11-24 | 2014-03-13 | Gary Widdows | Apparatus for supporting electrical cables |
GB2510536A (en) * | 2011-11-24 | 2014-08-06 | Gary Widdows | Apparatus for supporting electrical cables |
US9077111B2 (en) | 2012-08-03 | 2015-07-07 | Synapsense Corporation | Plug retention apparatus |
US9698529B1 (en) * | 2013-02-28 | 2017-07-04 | Amazon Technologies, Inc. | Cable holder for system serviceabilty |
USD953993S1 (en) | 2019-09-16 | 2022-06-07 | Multiway Industries (Hk) Ltd. | Extension cord lock and in-line tap assembly |
USD955996S1 (en) | 2019-09-16 | 2022-06-28 | Multiway Industries (Hk) Ltd. | Extension cord lock and in-line tap assembly |
USD972059S1 (en) | 2020-07-24 | 2022-12-06 | W.m. T. Burnett IP, LLC | Lacrosse head |
US11648447B2 (en) * | 2020-07-24 | 2023-05-16 | Wm. T. Burnett Ip, Llc | Lacrosse head pocket stringing systems and methods |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US3781761A (en) | Harwood retainer | |
GB919337A (en) | Vacuum cleaner connector | |
US3237147A (en) | Electrical apparatus | |
GB1351896A (en) | Connectors for circuit boards | |
US2046221A (en) | Coupling | |
US3093432A (en) | Molded electrical cord connector | |
US2711522A (en) | Electrical plug connector having means to mount it in an apertured panel | |
US2182446A (en) | Electrical connector | |
GB1563363A (en) | Electrical connector | |
US2276557A (en) | Electric connector | |
US1935771A (en) | Electric service connecter | |
US2497523A (en) | Electrical cable disconnect | |
US4097105A (en) | Harness for plug and socket | |
GB1295138A (en) | ||
US3067402A (en) | Safety plug lock | |
US4586770A (en) | Electrical receptacle | |
US3127471A (en) | Strain relief clamp | |
US4184732A (en) | Plug retaining device | |
US3097034A (en) | Extension cord lock and keeper | |
US3270124A (en) | Electrical connector for suspension apparatus | |
GB1004510A (en) | Electrical connector | |
US2128883A (en) | Electrical plug | |
US2924806A (en) | Electrical locking connector | |
US3621449A (en) | Electrical connectors | |
US2192165A (en) | Electrical connector |