The invention relates to a locking device for a plug-in connection between a plug and a socket. In accordance with the invention an actuator (4) and a blocking slide (6) are provided, wherein the actuator (4) is rotatable about an axis of rotation, the blocking slide (6) is displaceable in the longitudinal direction thereof between an unlocking position and a locking position, and the actuator (4) and the blocking slide (6) are formed in such a way and interact with each other such that a rotation of the actuator (4) is always combined with a longitudinal displacement of the blocking slide (6) and vice versa, wherein a longitudinal displacement of the blocking slide (6) by means of a rotation of the actuator (4) is always possible, whereas a rotation of the actuator (4) by means of a longitudinal displacement of the blocking slide (6) is possible only outside the locking position. A locking device of this type for a plug-in connection between a plug and a socket is thus provided, which enables simple and economical axial locking, which cannot be manipulated.

The present disclosure describes a connector box, comprising a vehicle inlet port configured to receive a vehicle connector configured to connect to a direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) vehicle charging station; a locking mechanism configured to secure the vehicle connector within the vehicle inlet port, wherein the locking mechanism is configured to be activated upon insertion of the vehicle connector into the vehicle inlet port and remain activated until deactivation by an authorized user; and an outlet port configured to supply electrical power received via the vehicle inlet port and to an apparatus, the apparatus configured to supply the electrical power from the outlet port to a vehicle connected to the apparatus in a vehicle charging session.

The present disclosure describes an apparatus comprising a first set of inlet ports to connect with a vehicle charging station, the first set of inlet ports configured to receive first power from a vehicle charging station; a second set of inlet ports to connect with an external power source, the second set of inlet ports configured to receive second power from the external power source; a first set of outlet ports to supply the first power from the vehicle charging station to a first vehicle in a first configuration and the second power from the external power source to the first vehicle in a second configuration; and a second set of outlet ports to direct the first power from the vehicle charging station to a second apparatus in the second configuration, wherein the second apparatus is configured to supply the first power to a second vehicle.

A connector lock structure includes an insulating body, a plurality of terminals, a shell, a locking assembly, a sliding board, a pressing element and an unlocking tool. The insulating body is molded around the plurality of the terminals. The shell surrounds the insulating body. The locking assembly includes at least one lacking groove, and at least one elastic arm formed in the at least one lacking groove. The at least one elastic arm has a hook structure. The hook structure is cooperated with a blocking groove of a docking connector. The pressing element is mounted in the insulating body. The sliding board is slidably mounted under the pressing element. One end of the pressing element has a locking portion. The locking portion has a keyhole. The unlocking tool is inserted in the keyhole.

A connector system including a first connector body, a second connector body configured to mate with the first connector body, a locking feature configured to secure the second connector body to the first connector body, and a connector position assurance (CPA) device that, when engaged, inhibits operation of the locking feature. A portion of the second connector body and the CPA device cooperate to form a box to completely enclose the locking feature, thereby inhibiting disengagement of the CPA device from the locking feature. The CPA device has a flexible lock arm configured to secure the CPA device to the second connector body. A portion of the CPA lock arm may be configured to be frangible. The second connector body and/or the CPA device may define an aperture configured to provide access to the CPA lock arm. The aperture is at least partially blocked by a frangible tab.

A plug connector part for connecting to an associated mating plug connector part includes a housing. A plug-in portion is arranged on the housing and can be plugged into the associated mating plug connector part in a plugging direction to engage with the mating plug connector part when in a connection position. At least one electrical contact element is arranged on the plug-in portion. The at least one electrical contact element is for making electrical contact with the mating plug connector part. A locking element is movably arranged on the housing. The locking element has a locking position for locking the plug connector part with respect to the mating plug connector part when in the connected position. The locking element can be moved out of the locking position to unlock the connection between the plug connector part and the mating plug connector part.

A lockout system for a receptacle mount is provided that provides an additional locking mechanism to prevent access to a receptacle mount, which may include electrical hardware such as a switch or button. The lockout system includes a first piece comprising a first base section and at least two first arms, wherein at least one of the at least two arms comprises a locking hole for receiving a locking apparatus; and a second piece comprising a second base section and at least two second arms, wherein the at least two second arms of said second piece are affixed to the at least two first arms of said first piece, wherein the second piece rotates between at least first and second positions, and in the first position, said second base section of said second piece prevents a mount receptacle cover from being opened.

A plug connector part for a plug connector includes a housing part; a plug portion arranged on the housing part for plug-connection to another plug connector part; and a latching element, which is arranged in a movable minter on the housing part, including a latching portion for locking to the other plug connector part, the latching element being movable between a first, locking position for establishing locking between the plug connector part and the other plug connector part and a second, unlocking position for unlocking the plug connector part from the other plug connector part. A handle is arranged on the housing part, and has a handle piece with a securing element arranged on the handle piece so as to be movable in a securing direction to act on the latching element in a securing position to prevent the latching element from moving out of the first, locking position.

A lockout frame arrangement for an electrical outlet box arrangement, comprising an electrical outlet box arranged for receipt of electrical outlets, a cover plate attachable to an open side of the electrical outlet box, for securement of electrical sockets therewithin, with a rectilinear outer cover capturing frame securely sandwiched between the cover plate and the open side of the electrical outlet box. An outer protective cover plate is matingly attached to and securable within a perimeter of the outer cover capturing frame.

The invention relates to a locking device for a charging socket unit. The locking device includes an electromotive actuator, a first locking means operable by means of the actuator, with a locking pin for locking a charging plug to a charging socket of the charging socket unit, and a second locking means operable by means of the actuator and configured to lock a socket cover of the charging socket unit.