| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to an outdoor weatherproof protective electrical outlet cover (10) adapted to be attached in weatherproof connection to an electrical outlet comprising a base plate (12) adapted to be attached in weatherproof connection with the electrical outlet, the base plate (12) having an aperture (26) of sufficient size to accommodate the electrical outlet positioned in a first orientation and a second orientation wherein only one electrical outlet orientation can be accommodated at a given time, an insert (14) sized and adapted to fit within the aperture (26) of the base plate (12) in a first orientation and a second orientation, the aperture (26) being of sufficient size to accommodate one electrical outlet orientation, and a protective housing (16) defining a closed space enclosing the electrical outlet with at least one electrical plug present, the protective housing (16) adapted to be mounted to the base plate (12). Also included is a latching mechanism (30) for an outdoor outlet cover adapted to secure the housing (16) in a closed position with respect to the base (12) and having an optionally removable release button to facilitate opening of the cover. <IMAGE> |
