Releasable cord connecting lock

A plug and socket connector clamp for maintaining engagement between an engaged electrical plug and electrical socket connector each terminating an electrical cord, said clamp comprising:

• a housing including spaced apart sides and first and second end abutments defining an elongated central space for receiving said engaged plug and socket connector, said sides being adapted to constrain said plug and socket connector against sideway movement in at least one plane, and said first end abutment is adapted to engage said engaged plug and socket connector, said first and second end abutments including a first cord opening and a clamp opening, respectively;
• clamping means extending through said clamp opening and including a second cord opening and a clamp portion longitudinally movable against said engaged plug and socket connector in said central space to hold said engaged plug and socket connector between said first end abutment and said clamp portion and thereby constrain said plug and socket connector against longitudinal separation;
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• said second end abutment further comprising a releasable member capable of being moved from a first position partially defining said clamp opening to a second position where said releasable member no longer defines said clamp opening;
• said clamping means capable of direct insertion into said clamp opening when said releasable member is in said first position and can not be removed from said clamp opening when said releasable member is in its second position.