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High voltage connector and interlocking loop connector assembly

US7641499B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2008
Grant dateJan 5, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60L3/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A high voltage and interlock loop assembly has first and second high voltage connector housings complementarily constructed for releasable engagement with each other and for having a high voltage circuit running therethrough. First and second connectors for an interlock loop circuit are complementarily constructed for releasable engagement with each other with one of the interlock loop connectors being mounted on one of the high voltage connector housings. The first and second interlock loop connectors have complementarily abutment shoulders with one abutment shoulder being on a flexible tab. The flexible tab is movable to misalign its abutment shoulder from the other abutment shoulder when the high voltage connector housings are properly engaged together to allow full engagement of the first and second interlock loop connectors.

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