How do you name this?

[altec9440]

hello,

what is the name of this object? It is used to prevent accidental plug disconnection. Without right name it's difficult to find a manufacturer

 

[djn]

Electric mouse trap!

 

[rayma]

Retaining clip.

But it may not come with the socket itself.
Could be sold as an add-on.

Of course, install the clip so it drops on from above (as shown), not from below.

 

[ItsAllInMyHead]

Here is one example to work from - a search for "cord retaining kit" and/or "cord retaining clip" in various search engines can get you started.

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Qualtek/730-00-05

 

[techtool]

Also called "Locking IEC power connector".
There are a variety on the market.

 

[rayma]

If you need a much stronger retaining feature, consider a twist lock plug/socket.

 

[krivium]

what is the name of this object?

A thingy.

 

[grimberg]

If you look at the 3rd page from last you will find a similar retainer (KT0009) to be added to a fused inlet, as in the picture you posted.

https://www.bulgin.com/en/products/pub/media/bulgin/data/IEC_connectors.pdf

 

[Mark Tillotson]

And of course its a double-edged sword - if the cord is at risk of being yanked out then the retaining clip serves to turn a power loss event into a cable-loss event!. For handling vibration its definitely a boon.

 

[altec9440]

THANKS friends for all these answers.

@Mark Tillotson, it's to prevent unplug of false contacts in a van. I will use ties but belt and suspenders are more secure

 

[JMFahey]

You can probably kludge one yourself if hard to get.
I definitely would.
ymmv

 

[wg_ski]

And of course its a double-edged sword - if the cord is at risk of being yanked out then the retaining clip serves to turn a power loss event into a cable-loss event!. For handling vibration its definitely a boon.

You mean a “fall on your face in a small confined space” event or a “tipped over amplifier rack“ event. Both could be worse than one of your speakers going out while you plug it back in.

 

[tomchr]

There are locking IEC inlets. That could be a search term. Otherwise I'd go with "retaining clip" as mentioned above.

Tom

 

[Kev06]

I've had several if these on equipment in the past. IIRC they weren't interchangeable; one needed the right plug/lead for the right clip, as plugs vary in length quite a lot. So you may need to buy as a set.

Although if you don't need the IEC type of plug/socket, there are IMO superior alternatives like powercon connectors from neutric. They also make connectors for speakers, so don't confuse the two.

 

[MrKlinky]

The cheapskate option is to fix a loop to the panel and use a couple of cable ties!

 

[altec9440]

You mean a “fall on your face in a small confined space” event or a “tipped over amplifier rack“ event.

I mean that each times the van moves, I don't want to dismantle 3 x 42U cabinets to check plugs !

It will be manufactured devices so simple plugs, plugs with fuses etc... and rarely powercon.

Reading some warnings about compatibility and others problems, I think now of a simple hot melt glue point on the plug and fix tie on the cable.

Thanks to all contributors.

 

[techtool]

You may want to check the IEC power cables themselves.
I have seen the connectors inside the female end go bad and loose their grip.
Then they fall out easily or even become electrically intermittent.

 

[JMFahey]

Best by far and designed as locking since day 1: Neutrik Powercon

https://www.neutrik.com/en/neutrik/products/powercon-r/powercon-r-xx-series

 

[rayma]

The cheapskate option is to fix a loop to the panel and use a couple of cable ties!

Or a cable clamp.