Dummy plug for wiring harness
US6808418B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/443
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A dummy plug for wiring harnesses is disclosed. The dummy plug is used in an unused connector cavity of the wiring harness, thereby electrically isolating the connector cavity in the wiring harness to prevent short circuits. The dummy plug is substantially flush with the latch arm of the wiring harness, so that a pogo pin can determine whether or not the connector cavity is in use. The dummy plug has a design such that pressure blowout is prevented. A method for plugging an unused connector cavity is also disclosed, the method including the steps of providing a dummy plug having a head, a stem, and a female end, providing a wiring harness having at least one connector cavity and at least one latch arm and inserting the dummy plug into the unused connector cavity so that the female end is substantially flush with the latch arm.
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