Electrical connector incorporating a light

Details Electrical connector incorporating a light Electrical connector incorporating a light

1998-10-16

2000-04-25

Nguyen, Khiem

Electrical connectors

With supporting means for coupling part

Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening

439918, H01R 1373, H02B 101

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060537655

ABSTRACT:
A light emitting electrical connector is disclosed that includes an electrical circuit, which is secured to a housing of the electrical connector, having a light emitting source and a resistor. In a preferred embodiment, the housing includes a terminal connecting portion for providing electrical power to the electrical circuit, which is molded to the housing of the electrical connector. Preferably, the electrical circuit includes a light emitting diode as the light emitting source. The housing further includes a mounting structure for securing the housing to a surface. In a most preferred embodiment, the mounting structure comprises at least two snap fit tabs for mounting the electrical connector to the surface.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4118690 (1978-10-01), Paynton
patent: 5507666 (1996-04-01), Yamanashi
patent: 5885100 (1999-03-01), Talend

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