Power socket assembly for recharging the batteries of electric vehicles

The socket assembly comprises a hinged lid (17) for covering a socket (12) and single linear actuator (23) for controlling the movements of a single latch (22) which has two locking elements which extend in opposite directions: a pin (24) for locking a plug (A) inserted in the socket (12) during recharging and a locking tooth (21) for locking in a releasable manner the lid (17) in a closed position for covering the socket (12).