System and method for detecting the position of a cover of an electrical connector
US12027804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/5213
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A trailer tow connector including: at least one set of terminals for coupling to corresponding terminals of a trailer connector; a cover having a closed position for covering the terminals and an open position for providing access to the terminals for connecting corresponding terminals of the trailer connector thereto; a magnet coupled to the cover; and a magnetic field sensor, the magnetic field sensor being configured to provide a first output when the cover is in the closed position and a second output different from the first output when the cover is in an open position.
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