Breakable connector for connecting a vehicle to a power source

Details Breakable connector for connecting a vehicle to a power source Breakable connector for connecting a vehicle to a power source

2006-07-04

2006-07-04

Prasad, Chandrika (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With vehicle structure

C439S163000, C439S475000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07070417

ABSTRACT:
A breakable connector for connecting a vehicle to a power source includes a first fitting and a second fitting coupled to one another. The first fitting includes a radially extending flange, a plurality of radially extending ribs and an electrical connector. The second fitting includes an electrical connector and a receptacle for receiving a portion of the first fitting. The flange biasedly engages a first portion of the receptacle and the ribs engage a second portion of the receptacle. The first and second fittings are separable from one another when placed under a predetermined tensile force.

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