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EP 1011177 A2 20000621 - Interlocked electrical socket

Title (en)

Interlocked electrical socket

Title (de)

Verriegelte electrische Steckdose

Title (fr)

Prise électrique verrouillé

Publication

EP 1011177 A2 20000621 (EN)

Application

EP 99122372 A 19991110

Priority

IT MI982689 A 19981215

Abstract (en)

An interlocked electrical socket, characterized in that it comprises, in a single body, a switch means (11), a coupling means (113) adapted to receive a plug (103), and a lock/release means (115) for locking or releasing said switch means and said coupling means. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

H01R 13/707

IPC 8 full level

H01R 13/707 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

H01R 13/707 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

ES FR GB IT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1011177 A2 20000621; EP 1011177 A3 20020327; IT 1305867 B1 20010521; IT MI982689 A1 20000615

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 99122372 A 19991110; IT MI982689 A 19981215