Patent ID: 7435093
Filing Date: 2008-10-14
Classification: B60D,H01R

Abstract:
1. A nosebox assembly for making electrical connection between a tractor and a trailer, comprising: separate first and second members selectively mounted within a nosebox housing, wherein said first member is spaced apart from said second member; a plurality of primary conducting pins extending from said first member and configured as a socket, wherein each of said primary conducting pins is adapted to receive connection to a circuit; a plurality of secondary conducting pins extending from said second member; a plurality of auxiliary pins extending from said second member, wherein each of said auxiliary pins is electrically connected to one of said secondary conducting pins, each of said auxiliary pins being adapted to receive a terminal connector thereby providing an additional electrical connection point to said circuits received by said primary conducting pins; and an electrical connecting assembly electrically connecting said primary conducting pins and said secondary conducting pins.