Patent ID: 6780036
Filing Date: 2004-08-24
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly used for an airbag system having two igniters for an airbag, for energizing and igniting a gas generator to inflate the airbag the electrical connector assembly comprising:a socket for supporting two pairs of first electrical connector elements in proximity; a plug for supporting two pairs of second electrical connector elements which are to be engaged with the two pairs of first electrical connector elements, respectively; two short-circuit elements, fitted in the socket for electrically short-circuit the two pairs of first electrical connector elements, respectively; and a locking element which is locked at a first position with respect to the plug thereby engaging the socket at the first position and, when the plug is engaged in the socket, becomes moveable to a second position at which the locking element forces the two short-circuit elements to move back to their non-short-circuit positions simultaneously.