Smart connector for an electrical device
First Claim
1. A smart connector for an electrical device comprising:
- a circuit board includinga flat surface for receiving at least one surface-mounted circuit component,a plurality of extending male blades formed in a first end of the circuit board,a plurality of female receptacles formed at a second end of the circuit board opposite the first end, wherein (i) an exterior of each of the extending male blades, (ii) an interior of each of the female receptacles and (iii) a select portion of the flat surface all include electrically conductive circuit tracesa connector housing having a first end with a plurality of female terminal receptacles for terminating a wiring harness, a body portion for housing the circuit board and a second end, wherein the male blades are each received in a separate one of the plurality of female terminal receptacles and wherein the plurality of female receptacles are located at the second end of the housing for receiving a set of extending male terminals of an electrical device.
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Abstract
A smart connector for an electrical device comprising: a circuit board including a flat surface for receiving at least one surface-mounted circuit component, a plurality of extending male blades formed in a first end of the circuit board, a plurality of female receptacles formed at a second end of the circuit board opposite the first end, wherein (i) an exterior of each of the extending male blades, (ii) an interior of each of the female receptacles and (iii) a select portion of the flat surface all include electrically conductive circuit traces; and a connector housing having a first end with a plurality of female terminal receptacles for terminating a wiring harness, a body portion for housing the circuit board and a second end, wherein the male blades are each received in a separate one of the plurality of female terminal receptacles and wherein the plurality of female receptacles are located at the second end of the housing for receiving a set of extending male terminals of an electrical device. The smart connector is capable of being sealed to the electrical device to provide protection of the circuit board from an environment outside the housing.
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15 Claims
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1. A smart connector for an electrical device comprising:
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a circuit board including a flat surface for receiving at least one surface-mounted circuit component, a plurality of extending male blades formed in a first end of the circuit board, a plurality of female receptacles formed at a second end of the circuit board opposite the first end, wherein (i) an exterior of each of the extending male blades, (ii) an interior of each of the female receptacles and (iii) a select portion of the flat surface all include electrically conductive circuit traces a connector housing having a first end with a plurality of female terminal receptacles for terminating a wiring harness, a body portion for housing the circuit board and a second end, wherein the male blades are each received in a separate one of the plurality of female terminal receptacles and wherein the plurality of female receptacles are located at the second end of the housing for receiving a set of extending male terminals of an electrical device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A smart connector for an electrical device comprising:
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a housing defining a cavity, wherein a first end of the housing terminates an electrical harness and a second end of the housing defines an opening into the cavity; a circuit board in the cavity within the housing, the circuit board having male blades extending within the housing to the first end and engaging terminals on the electrical harness, the circuit board also including a plurality of receptacles within the housing at the second end, wherein the electrical device includes male terminals engaging the receptacles and is in sealing engagement with the housing, sealing the circuit board within the housing. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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