Electrical connectors – With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in... – Retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2000-01-25
2001-11-20
Sircus, Brian (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...
Retaining means
C439S282000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06319039
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention comprises a connector for connecting electrical conductors so that the conductors are maintained in protected and verifiable contact
2. Brief Description of the Prior Art
Many connector designs have been proposed for use in connecting electrical conductors. Many of these connectors are very effective in the applications for which they are designed. Unfortunately, a connector designed for connecting an electrical conductor to a household outlet is not likely to be effective when used as a connector for heavy equipment, such as, over-the-road semi-trailer trucks and the like. Connectors for such applications must be watertight and must be resistant to separation under conditions of vibration and the like. Further, such connectors must be rugged to withstand abrasion and other detrimental contacts during use.
Accordingly, many attempts have been made to develop connectors for electrical conductors, which are effective and suitable for such applications. Notwithstanding the availability of a variety of connectors, a need remains for an electrical conductor connector, which can ensure reliable and easily verifiable waterproof contact in such applications.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the present invention, a connector for connecting electrical conductors is provided and comprises: a first conductor-containing body formed of a resilient material and having a receptacle opening having an inside and a sidewall, a first seal-enhancing fitting positioned around the inside of the receptacle opening and at least one first electrical conductor connector fitting configured to engage at least one mating electrical conductor connector fitting; a second conductor-containing body formed of a resilient material and having an extended portion formed to matingly engage the receptacle opening and having an outside and a second seal-enhancing fitting positioned around the outside of the extended portion and at least one second electrical conductor connector fitting configured to matingly engage the at least one first electrical conductor connector fitting; an alignment opening comprising a first opening through the sidewall of the receptacle opening and a second opening in the extended portion so that the first opening and the second opening are in alignment when the extended portion is positioned in the receptacle opening with at least one first electrical conductor connector fitting in full engagement with at least one second electrical conductor connector fitting; and a pin configured to fit in the alignment opening when the first opening and the second opening are in alignment.
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Nasri Javaid
Scott F. Lindsey
Sircus Brian
U.S.A. Harness, Inc.
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