Patent ID: 9689895
Date: 2017-06-27
CPC Classifications: G01R,H01R

Claim:
1. An electrical system, comprising: a first electrical connector configured to be coupled to an electrical panel; a second electrical connector configured to be coupled to a testing device that is configured to test a component coupled to the electrical panel; and a retaining harness assembly that removably connects to the first and second electrical connectors to maintain a secure mating relationship between the first and second electrical connectors, wherein the retaining harness assembly comprises (a) a rear wall connected to opposed lateral walls, wherein a connecting chamber is defined between the rear wall and the lateral walls, (b) a lower ledge separated from an upper ledge by a flange-receiving slot, wherein a flange of the second electrical connector is received and retained within the flange-receiving slot, wherein the lower ledge exerts a first retaining force into the flange; and (c) a retaining collar that secures around a portion of a backplane of the second electrical connector and abuts into a torque ring of the second electrical connector, wherein the retaining collar exerts a second retaining force into the torque ring.