Dual entry connector having an integrated power indicator light
First Claim
1. An electrical connector system for use with an electrically powered accessory mounted to a vehicle, the connector system comprising:
- a connector adapted to be mounted to the vehicle;
a cord having a first end adapted to be electrically coupled to the accessory and a second end having a plug, the plug being adapted to be electrically coupled to a power source remote from the vehicle, the plug being removably coupled to the connector and including a flexible finger having a tab engaging the connector; and
an indicator being mounted to the connector and in electrical communication with the plug, the indicator being operable to provide a visual indication when electrical power is present at the plug.
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Abstract
An electrical connector system for use with an electrically powered accessory mounted to a vehicle is disclosed. The electrical connector system includes a connector adapted to be mounted to the vehicle as well as a cord having a first end adapted to be electrically coupled to the accessory and a second end having a plug. The plug is adapted to be electrically coupled to a power source remote from the vehicle, is removably coupled to the connector and includes a flexible finger having a tab engaging the connector. The electrical connector system also includes an indicator mounted to the connector and in electrical communication with the plug. The indicator is operable to provide a visual indication when electrical power is present at the plug.
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20 Claims
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1. An electrical connector system for use with an electrically powered accessory mounted to a vehicle, the connector system comprising:
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a connector adapted to be mounted to the vehicle; a cord having a first end adapted to be electrically coupled to the accessory and a second end having a plug, the plug being adapted to be electrically coupled to a power source remote from the vehicle, the plug being removably coupled to the connector and including a flexible finger having a tab engaging the connector; and an indicator being mounted to the connector and in electrical communication with the plug, the indicator being operable to provide a visual indication when electrical power is present at the plug. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An electrical connector system for use with an accessory mounted to a vehicle, the connector system comprising:
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a connector having first and second housings integrally formed with a plate; first and second plugs adapted to be electrically coupled to a power source remote from the vehicle and removably coupled to the first and second housings, respectively; and an indicator in electrical communication with the first plug, the indicator being adapted to be mounted to the connector at a visible location, the indicator being operable to provide a visual indication when electrical power is present at the first plug. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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