Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals...
Reexamination Certificate
1999-04-29
2001-01-23
Abrams, Neil (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals...
C016S232000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06176746
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to electrical connector housings in general, and specifically to a housing with a multi functional cover that can be easily attached, closed and opened in one of several different orientations.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Electrical connector housings, especially automotive electrical system fuse housings, need a removable or easily opened cover in order to allow access to change the fuse. Known housings of this type provide for only a single manner and direction of opening. That is, the cover may be swung open about a single axis and in a single direction, or pulled straight off. In different vehicle locations, there may be room or access to allow only one direction of cover opening. This necessitates the use of different housing and cover combinations at differing locations, which increases the inventory of different parts and consequent costs.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention provides a housing and cover combination which, with a single pair of parts, allows the housing cover to swing open in two alternate directions, or to be pulled straight off. In addition, a unique hinge/latch mechanism is disclosed which can serve alternately as either a hinge or as an easily released latch. The two parts are manufactured and assembled in the same fashion regardless of the desired opening direction, so there is maximum consolidation of parts, manufacturing and assembly steps.
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Hobbs Jon C.
Morello John R.
Abrams Neil
Delphi Technologies Inc.
Jones Richard A.
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