Engine block heater connector device

Details Engine block heater connector device Engine block heater connector device

1997-11-17

1999-07-06

Bradley, Paula

Electrical connectors

With vehicle structure

307 101, 219205, 361219, 361307, H01R 3300

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059190485

ABSTRACT:
A device for connecting an external electrical power cord to an engine block heater in an automotive vehicle. The device is permanently mounted in the vehicle grille and includes a flanged electrical inlet whose terminals are hard-wired to the heater, and a housing which is pivotable upwardly to allow the female plug of the power cord to be connected to the inlet prongs. The original grille escutcheon is attached to the pivotable housing.

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