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2008-02-04

2008-10-14

Hammond, Briggitte R (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With vehicle structure

Connection to towed vehicle

Reexamination Certificate

active

07435093

ABSTRACT:
A nosebox assembly for making electrical connection between a tractor and a trailer comprises a nosebox housing with an interchangeable connector assembly and a terminal plate assembly, both configured to mountable within the nosebox housing. The interchangeable connector assembly includes a plurality of primary conducting pins extending therefrom and configured as a socket, each of the pins being adapted to receive connection to a circuit. The interchangeable connector assembly is detachably mounted inside the nosebox housing and is easily removable for repair or replacement. The terminal plate assembly includes a plurality of secondary conducting pins extending therefrom. Additionally, the terminal plate assembly includes a plurality of auxiliary pins extending therefrom to provide additional connection points to the circuits received from the primary conducting pins. The assembly further includes an electrical connecting assembly electrically connecting the primary conducting pins and the secondary conducting pins.

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