Patent ID: 6126458
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical power distribution center comprising:a bussed electrical center (BEC) housing for mounting to a vehicle;a receptacle disposed on the BEC housing for engaging a wire harness connector to maintain the connector in a pre-set position within the BEC housing;a BEC mountable to the BEC housing such that the BEC housing encloses a lower surface of the BEC;a BEC connector disposed on the lower surface of the BEC for alignment with the wire harness connector when the BEC is mounted to the BEC housing, the BEC connector adapted for mating electrical engagement with the wire harness connector;at least one release member disposed on the BEC for contacting the receptacle so as to disengage the receptacle from the wire harness connector when the BEC is mounted to the BEC housing; anda bolt on the BEC and engagable with the wire harness connector to draw the wire harness connector away from the pre-set position and into mating engagement with the BEC connector.