Automotive cellular phone connector assembly
AssigneeThe Whitaker Corporation
InventorsBobby Gene Ward, Wolfgang Hoelscher
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AssigneeThe Whitaker Corporation
InventorsBobby Gene Ward, Wolfgang Hoelscher
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An electrical connector assembly (20) is primarily intended for use in connecting portable electronic devices (22), such as cellular telephones, to the electrical system of a motor vehicle. The electrical connector assembly (20) includes a plug connector (30) that can be attached to a cord (24) for connection to the portable electronic device. A mating receptacle connector (60) is permanently mounted in the motor vehicle and is attached to an automotive wiring harness. The receptacle connector (60) includes a secondary lock or terminal position assurance member (110) that forms the front cover of the receptacle connector (60) when properly positioned. Primary terminal latches (100) securing receptacle terminals (62) in a housing (74) are exposed on the top and bottom surfaces and the secondary lock (110) surrounds these primary latches (100) when properly positioned on the connector. Terminals (62) can therefore be positioned on the relatively close centerlines characteristic of electrical connectors used with portable electronic devices.
An electrical connector for connecting an electronic device to a wiring harness in a motor vehicle, comprising:
An electrical connector assembly for use by an occupant to connect and disconnect an electronic apparatus to an electrical system in a motor vehicle, comprising:
An electrical connector assembly for connecting an electronic component to an apparatus including an electrical system comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.