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Trailer wiring connector with finger pull hole and method of making same

US9843130B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2017
Grant dateDec 12, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2201/26
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A wiring connector for connecting the lighting system wiring of a first vehicle to the lighting system wiring of a second vehicle so that lights on the first vehicle are activated when corresponding lights on the second vehicle are activated. The connector includes a plurality of terminals configured for coupling with corresponding terminals on a mating connector on the second vehicle; a plurality of wires each having one end electrically coupled with one of the terminals and another end for electrically connecting to the wiring of the first vehicle lighting system; a wire-retaining ring; and a housing formed around the terminals, the wires, and the wire-retaining ring, the housing including a central opening within the wire-retaining ring.

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