Patent ID: 6554626
Filing Date: 2003-04-29
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly for use with tractor-trailers comprising a receptacle having an inner body and an outer body;said outer body having a recess to receive a cylindrical plug, a bayonet-type slot in said recess, a ridge on the surface of said outer body, and a bail secured to said ridge; said inner body including a generally cylindrical molded plug at least partially contained within said outer body, a plurality of conductors and a plurality of pin-type connectors secured to said conductors, said conductors and said pin-type connectors being molded into said plug; said inner body having at least two external bosses; said inner body being secured to said outer body by a twist-type connection including one of said bosses in a bayonet-type connection and the second of said bosses being locked to said outer body in alignment with said ridge by said bail.