Electrical connector for connecting external device to draw power from power source for video camera
First Claim
1. A kit of parts for an electrical connector, comprising:
- a plurality of housing portions that are matable together to form a housing having a shape that is connectable to a D-tap connector from an electrical power source;
a first male terminal and a second male terminal that are positionable in the housing to connect the electrical power source to the electrical conduit when the housing is connected to the D-tap connector from an electrical power source;
a current flow preventer located between the first and second male terminals and electrical conduit and inside the housing, and positioned to prevent current flow through the electrical conduit when the polarity at the male terminals is other than a selected polarity;
an output device configured to indicate whether the polarity at the male terminals is other than the selected polarity; and
a printed circuit board positionable in the housing,wherein the male terminals are connected to the printed circuit board,and wherein the output device is connected to the printed circuit board, wherein the printed circuit board is connectable to the electrical conduit and is configured to electrically connect the electrical conduit to the male terminals, and contains a microprocessor that is programmed to control the output device to indicate whether the polarity at the male terminals is other than the selected polarity.
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Abstract
In an aspect, a kit of parts for an electrical connector, which includes a plurality of housing portions, a first male terminal and a second male terminal, and an output device. The plurality of housing portions are mateable together to form a housing. The printed circuit board positionable in the housing. The male terminals are connected to the printed circuit board and are positioned to connect to an electrical power source. The output device is connected to the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board is connectable to an electrical conduit and is configured to electrically connect the electrical conduit to the male terminals, and contains a microprocessor that is programmed to indicate via the output device at least one property of a circuit formed with the electrical connector and the electrical power source.
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7 Claims
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1. A kit of parts for an electrical connector, comprising:
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a plurality of housing portions that are matable together to form a housing having a shape that is connectable to a D-tap connector from an electrical power source; a first male terminal and a second male terminal that are positionable in the housing to connect the electrical power source to the electrical conduit when the housing is connected to the D-tap connector from an electrical power source; a current flow preventer located between the first and second male terminals and electrical conduit and inside the housing, and positioned to prevent current flow through the electrical conduit when the polarity at the male terminals is other than a selected polarity; an output device configured to indicate whether the polarity at the male terminals is other than the selected polarity; and a printed circuit board positionable in the housing, wherein the male terminals are connected to the printed circuit board, and wherein the output device is connected to the printed circuit board, wherein the printed circuit board is connectable to the electrical conduit and is configured to electrically connect the electrical conduit to the male terminals, and contains a microprocessor that is programmed to control the output device to indicate whether the polarity at the male terminals is other than the selected polarity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A connector assembly, comprising:
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a plurality of housing portions mated together to form a housing shaped to connect to a D-tap connector from an electrical power source; an electrical conduit that extends from the housing, wherein the electrical conduit is connectable directly to an electrical device; a first male terminal and a second male terminal positioned in the housing to connect the electrical power source to the electrical conduit when the housing is connected to the D-tap connector from the electrical power source; and a current flow preventer located between the first and second male terminals and electrical conduit and inside the housing, and positioned to prevent current flow through the electrical conduit if the polarity at the male terminals is other than a selected polarity; a printed circuit board positioned in the housing, an output device connected to the circuit board and configured to indicate whether the polarity at the male terminals is other than the selected polarity; and wherein the male terminals are connected to the printed circuit board, and wherein the output device is connected to the printed circuit board, wherein the printed circuit board is connectable to an electrical conduit and is configured to electrically connect the electrical conduit to the male terminals, and contains a microprocessor that is programmed to control the output device to indicate whether the polarity at the male terminals is other than the selected polarity.
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