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Molded connector with embedded indicators

  • US 5,244,409 A
  • Filed: 07/01/1991
  • Issued: 09/14/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/12/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A quick-disconnect connector assembly for completing an electrical circuit and for indicating a continuity condition for the electrical circuit, said connector assembly comprising:

  • connecting means including an insert carrying a plurality of connector elements;

    a multi-conductor cable including a plurality of electrical conductors; and

    indicating circuit means including at least one light source energizable for indicating said continuity condition;

    at least first and second conductors of said plurality of conductors being electrically connected to first and second ones of said terminating elements at said first end of said connector body, and said indicating circuit means being directly electrically connected to conductors of said multi-conductor cable adjacent to said first end of said connector body to enable said light source to be energized whenever the continuity condition is provided;

    and a connector head molded to enclose said first end of said connector body and said indicating circuit means, and the adjacent end of said cable to provide strain relief between said insert and said cable and to provide a sealed housing for said indicating circuit and said connections between said cable and said connector elements of said insert;

    said molded connector head being of a light-transmitting material moldable whereby light produced by said light source representative of a detected continuity condition of said electrical circuit is emitted through said molded connector head such that the status of said indicating circuit means may be observed from substantially all directions of normal use observation.

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