Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Manual disconnect with connector position assurance assembly
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Application No.: US16229348Application Date: 2018-12-21
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Publication No.: US10559933B1Publication Date: 2020-02-11
- Inventor: David Menzies , Reinhard Pusch , Anthony Butcher
- Applicant: Lear Corporation
- Applicant Address: US MI Southfield
- Assignee: Lear Corporation
- Current Assignee: Lear Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Southfield
- Agency: MacMillan, Sobanski & Todd, LLC
- Main IPC: H01H85/22
- IPC: H01H85/22 ; H01H85/54 ; H01R33/95 ; H01H85/20

Abstract:
A manual disconnect for an electric circuit includes a base with primary terminals and an interlock connector. A plug assembly has fuse terminals and an interlock resistor assembly. The plug assembly is adapted to be moved relative to the base between a disconnected position, a primary circuit engaged position, and an interlock position. The plug assembly is moved linearly and rotationally relative to the base when moving between these positions. The manual disconnect also includes a connector position assurance assembly. The connector position assurance assembly includes a connector position assurance button that is movable relative to the plug assembly. The connector position assurance button can be moved between a pre-lock position and an assurance position. When located in the assurance position, the connector position assurance assembly prevents the plug assembly from rotating relative to the base.
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