Patent ID: 6048020
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: B60K,B60R

Abstract:
An electrical interconnection module for electrically connecting first and second electrical components comprising:an instrument panel adapted to mount the first and second electrical components at least one of which is adapted to be an instrument on the panel, and further adapted to be mounted as a panel in a vehicle interior for electrical connection with a vehicle electrical system;first and second means disposed on the panel for making electrical connection with electrical connectors disposed on the first and second electrical components;an elongated groove formed in a surface of the panel and extending from a point adjacent the first electrical connection means to a second point adjacent the second electrical connection means;a wire disposed in and extending along the groove and having a first end in electrical connection with the first electrical connection means and a second end in electrical connection with the second electrical connection means to electrically connect the first and second electrical components;at least one bus bar electrically connected with the wire and projecting from a surface of the panel; andan electrical junction block disposed on the panel such that the at least one bus bar extends into electrical connection with the junction block.