摘要 |
<p>Electrical socket apparatus, for example, for safety supporting and supplying electricity to an electrical appliance (11) provided with at least live and neutral terminal pins (22); the apparatus (10) including locating means (13) engageable by the appliance (11) to locate the appliance in a predetermined position; live and neutral sockets (119, 219) to receive the live and neutral terminal pins (22); electrical conductors (124,224) in said sockets; switch means (112, 212) actuable by the appliance (11) being placed in said predetermined position to make an electrical connection to at least one of said electrical conductors (124,224); and a displaceable member (113, 233) which projects into said sockets (119, 219) and is movable against a bias to actuate said switch means, to prevent risks e. g. electric shocks and overheating of contacts, and to hinder misuse of the apparatus.</p> |