Electrical connector with integrated indicator
US9028271B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/12
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is a diagnostic, intermediate connector for electrically coupling a first external apparatus having a male Deutsch connector and a second external apparatus having a female Deutsch connector. The diagnostic connector includes a male and female plug assemblies having electrical inlets, embedded circuit with LEDs, and having a portion generally shaped as Deutsch connector. Light emitting diodes visually indicate a complete circuit with coupled external apparatus.
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