Extension cord connector guard

DETAILED DESCRIPTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a closable receptacle which will enclose the junction between interconnected electrical cords in a manner to discourage tampering by children.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a closable receptacle which will accommodate cords of different diameters in a mechanically secured and moisture resistant manner.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a portable extension cord connector guard that is simple in design, rugged in construction and reliable when in use.
These and other objects are accomplished by employing an extension cord connector guard in which a hollow housing or body is provided with reclosable means for accessing the interior of the housing.
At least two electrical cord ports are provided in spaced locations in the housing to receive and secure end portions of at least a pair of electrical cords near their common interconnection.
The ports permit placement of the end portions and connection members of connected extension cords, such as male and female plug members, into the interior of the housing in a sealed and secure manner.
Suitable structure is provided at each of the ports to permit size adjustment of the ports to thereby accommodate extension cords of varying wire gauge and insulation thickness.
The port adjustment structure is preferably constructed as a pivoting closure member or gate which can latch in more than one position in a manner to vary the effective size of the port.
In one embodiment, the closure member can be a flat plate with an opening smaller in size than the cross sectional dimension of the port.
In a preferred embodiment, the closure plate is preferably mounted upon a pivot post affixed on the housing or body so that the plate can pivot to cover the port in a first position and can be substantially pivoted to cover the port in a first position and can be substantially pivoted away from the port in another position.
The closure plate preferably includes a latch or other structure suitable to retain it in the proper position to mechanically secure the associated electrical wire