Electrical security device

DETAILED DESCRIPTION In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an electrical security apparatus for preventing the unauthorized use of electrically operated devices, which comprises an enclosure which is proportioned to accept the plug of an independently operated electrical device.
The enclosure includes a hinged, slideable or removable cover panel.
With the cover panel removed, the plug of the independently operated electrical device to be controlled is connected to an electrical receptacle located in the enclosure.
The end of the power cord and the plug of the independently operated electrical device enter through a slot in a wall of the enclosure; the enclosure may be designed to prevent reverse passage of the plug therethrough.
The receptacle is electrically connected to the security apparatus power cord and plug which make the direct connection to the power source.
A keylock, operated by a removable key, is provided on a front panel of the housing.
The keylock is disposed both to lock the cover panel of the enclosure and to operate an electrical power switch inside the enclosure.
In a first position, the key-operable keylock allows the cover panel to be opened and closed; when the key is in the second position, the keylock locks and secures the top cover panel in place and prevents removal of the power plug of the independently operated electrical device from the enclosure.
With the key in the third position, the keylock operates a switch, thereby allowing current to flow from the power source through the security device to the independently operated electrical device.
The plug which is part of the independently operated electrical device can only be removed from the security device if the keylock is returned to the first position and the cover panel is removed.
The required use of the key to allow current to flow prevents unauthorized use of the independently operated device.