IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO SAFETY COVERS FOR ELECTRIC SOCKETS AND THE LIKE

摘要

An ectrical socket comprises a wall mounted faceplate (17) with pin receiving apertures for a plug and an integral (built-in) cover having a cover panel (22) movable between an open position allowing access to the apertures and a closed position concealing the apertures. The cover panel (22) is secured in the closed position by engagement of latch pins (64) with latching means within the faceplate (17). The latch pins (64) are released by a key inserted into keyholes (66) in the side of the faceplate (17) and opens automatically under the biasing of a spring.