Patent ID: 6036223
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: B60R,H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly for an air bag module mounted to a steering wheel, the air bag module having an inflator and an air bag mounted to a base plate; the electrical connector assembly comprising:a first connector attached to the air bag module, the first connector having a first channel and a first throughbore extending longitudinally therethrough, and an electrical terminal secured within the first channel;a second connector attached to the steering wheel for interconnection with the first connector, the second connector having a second throughbore and a second channel extending longitudinally therethrough, the second throughbore disposed in registered relation with the first throughbore of the first connector and a second electrical terminal secured within the second channel for mating with the first electrical terminal; anda fastener for securing the first and second connectors together and attaching the air bag module to the steering wheel, the fastener extending through the first and second throughbores.