WITH UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTION PREVENTER, E.G., KEY ORCOMBINATION LOCK:
(under the class definition) Electrical connector having provision to physically block electrical connection of the device except by utilization of a specially designed implement or by special manipulation of a component thereof to permit such connection.
(1) Note. Included herein is a locking device requiring use of a key, a combination lock, or other device requiring use of an uncommon tool to permit coupling. Also included herein is a device requiring presence of a particular sound (e.g.., voice command) or a particular anatomical feature (e.g.., a particular fingerprint).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
93, for an electrical connector including provision for safety grounding combined with a contact preventer or retractable cover part.
135+, for an electrical connector combined with a contact preventer or retractable cover part, generally.
304+, for locking structure to prevent uncoupling of coupled connectors.