Electrical socket with switch to prevent electrical arc in explosive environments

A plug and socket assembly comprising:

• a socket having a housing and a receptacle portion configured to receive an electrical plug;
• an interlock mechanism configured to lock the electrical plug in the receptacle portion when the receptacle portion is rotated about a first axis to a first position;
• an electrical switch including an actuator operable to energize and de-energize the socket;
• and
• a transfer mechanism configured to operate the actuator, wherein the transfer mechanism includes:
• a first mechanical component inside of the housing, the first mechanical component being rotatable in a first direction about the first axis, and
• a second mechanical component inside of the housing engaged with the first mechanical component, the second mechanical component being rotatable in a second direction about a second axis oriented at an angle relative to the first axis.