A locking power cord receptacle configured to receive an electric power cord plug that includes a ground pin comprises a base receptacle and a locking assembly. The base receptacle includes a first female connector, a second female connector, and a ground female connector positioned on an upper surface and arranged to receive the power cord plug. The base receptacle further includes a body cavity on the upper surface. The locking assembly has a locked state in which the locking assembly blocks access to the base receptacle and an unlocked state in which the power cord plug can be plugged in to the base receptacle. The locking assembly includes a locking cover and a locking component. The locking cover includes a disc and a sleeve coupled to the disc and the base receptacle. The locking component is retained in the body cavity and has a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.

The disclosure describes technology that includes a charge-port capture detection mechanism, which has a mounting base and a capture gate. The mounting is connectable to a battery electric vehicle (BEV) at a location adjacent to a high-voltage, direct current (HVDC) charge-port. The capture gate is movably attached to the mounting base, the capture gate being moveable, relative to the mounting base, between a closed position in which the capture gate captures a charge connector of a charging cable engaged in the HVDC charge-port and an open position.

A connection comprising a first plug having a first post and a conductor, a second plug having a second post and an aperture configured to receive the conductor, and a connector. The connector includes a first slot and a second slot. The first slot includes a first opening, a first protrusion, and a first end opposite the first opening, and the second slot includes a second opening, a second protrusion, and a second end opposite the second opening. The first slot is configured to at least partially receive the first post and the second slot is configured to at least partially receive the second post. The first post is positioned between the first end and the first protrusion of the first slot, and the second post is positioned between the second end and the second protrusion of the second slot.

An article and method for securing electric and data connection plugs to an outlet are disclosed. The article includes an outlet cover with anchoring points and an encasing hood containing a plug with engagement mechanisms to engage with the anchoring points. In an alternate embodiment the article includes a flexible elastomeric device with open portions to secure a plug and cord and cross portions to secure to anchoring points on the outlet cover. The methods include releasably securing the articles to the outlet cover.

An electrical receptacle unit with locking feature includes a receptacle adapted to be electrically connected to a source of electricity. The receptacle includes an electrical fitting having electrical contacts contained therein and/or extending therefrom, a socket surrounding the electrical fitting, and a plate disposed at a front of the socket. The electrical receptacle unit further includes a locking bracket that includes a central portion having first and second ends, a lock tab extending from a side of the central portion, and a pair of support arms, each extending forwardly from a respective one of the first and second ends. The locking bracket is pivotably secured to the plate, with at least a portion of each support arm positioned within a respective notched area of the plate. The locking bracket is pivotable relative to the plate between a first position, whereby a plug electrically seated within the socket is unobstructed, and a second position, whereby the plug electrically seated within the socket is obstructed from removal by the lock tab.

A retainer resists decoupling of a first connector of a first cord from a second connector of a second cord. The retainer includes a first receiver having an adjuster to adjust the receiver about a portion of the first cord. The retainer includes a second receiver having an adjuster to adjust the receiver about a portion of the second cord. A connector housing couples the first and second receiver. The first receiver, second receiver, and connector housing form a continuous chamber in which lies portion of the first and second cords connected together when the retainer resides in an installed orientation. The retainer, in the installed orientation, resists incursion of water, dust particulate matter and other debris into the continuous chamber.

An electrical repair plug device replaces an original plug device that has been severed from the electrical cord. A housing comprises a base enclosure and a top enclosure that snap together to secure the housing to the electrical power cord. A strainer comprises a strain relief on one end coupled to the electrical power cord and the housing. The strain relief provides support for conduction wires exposed from a skin of the electrical power cord by decoupling external force on the electrical power cord from the conduction wires. The housing includes individual channels for each of the exposed conduction wires, each individual channel insulated from each other and including a plurality of teeth to bite the exposed conduction wires.

An appliance cord assembly may include a first cord portion including a plug at one end configured to be received by a wall outlet and a plug mount at the opposite end, a second cord portion including a captive end hardwired to an appliance and a free end connected to a panel mount, the panel mount being configured to connect with the plug mount of the first cord portion to create a conductive engagement with the plug mount, such that in the connected state, the plug mount and the panel mount define a key opening, and a service tool configured to be received by the key opening to disconnect the panel mount and plug mount.

A retainer resists decoupling of a first connector of a first cord from a second connector of a second cord. The retainer includes a first receiver having an adjuster to adjust the receiver about a portion of the first cord. The retainer includes a second receiver having an adjuster to adjust the receiver about a portion of the second cord. A connector housing couples the first and second receiver. The first receiver, second receiver, and connector housing form a continuous chamber in which lies portion of the first and second cords connected together when the retainer resides in an installed orientation. The retainer, in the installed orientation, resists incursion of water, dust particulate matter and other debris into the continuous chamber.

A connection comprising a first plug having a first post and a conductor, a second plug having a second post and an aperture configured to receive the conductor, and a connector. The connector includes a first slot and a second slot. The first slot includes a first opening, a first protrusion, and a first end opposite the first opening, and the second slot includes a second opening, a second protrusion, and a second end opposite the second opening. The first slot is configured to at least partially receive the first post and the second slot is configured to at least partially receive the second post. The first post is positioned between the first end and the first protrusion of the first slot, and the second post is positioned between the second end and the second protrusion of the second slot.