James Joseph Colla, James E Colla, James L Colla, James T Colla, Est James Colla, Jay Colla, James Colla Est, Elizabeth Colla, Suzanne Colla, Colla Est
Andrew Dixon - Warren MI, US James Colla - Macomb Township MI, US Charles McQuillan - Highland MI, US
International Classification:
H01R013/62
US Classification:
439/350000
Abstract:
An electrical connector system prevents arcing and component damage. A primary connector is connected to a primary receptacle on an electrical device. A locking mechanism is integrated with the primary connector. The locking mechanism has a first position that prevents removal of the primary connector from the primary receptacle and a second position that allows the primary connector to be removed from the primary receptacle. A secondary connector is connected to a secondary receptacle on the electrical device. When the secondary connector is connected to its secondary receptacle, the secondary connector prevents movement of the locking mechanism from the first position to the second position. When the secondary connector is disconnected from the secondary receptacle, the locking mechanism is capable of moving into the second position to allow the primary connector to be removed.