| 摘要 |
An electrical receptacle having a tamper resistant mechanism is disclosed. In addition, a GFCI can optionally be configured to include the tamper resistant mechanism. Furthermore, the GFCI can be configured so that the GFCI engages the tamper resistant mechanism when the GFCI is tripped or reset. When the GFCI is tripped, the tamper resistant mechanism is engaged such that it prevents user access to the face terminals of the electrical receptacle. When the GFCI is reset the tamper resistant mechanism does not restrict access to the face terminals of the electrical receptacle. The tamper resistant mechanism has one or more shutter positioned with respect to one or more entry ports to the face terminals. The shutter positioning restricts the insertion of prongs of an electrical plug when the GFCI device of the electrical receptacle is tripped. The GFCI device is tripped when it detects a fault. The GFCI device of the electrical receptacle may be shipped in the tripped condition and cannot be reset if the GFCI device is reverse wired. Thus, the tamper resistant mechanism prevents access to a reverse wired GFCI.
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