Switching Power Connector and Electrical Connection Element With Safety Interlock

摘要

An electrical connection element is for a power connector. The power connector includes an electrical component having a number of first electrical mating members. The electrical connection element comprises: a housing including a number of second electrical mating members structured to be electrically connected to the number of first electrical mating members; a contact assembly enclosed by the housing and being electrically connected to the number of second electrical mating members; and an operating mechanism for opening and closing the contact assembly. The contact assembly is structured to electrically connect and disconnect power while the number of first electrical mating members remain mechanically coupled to the number of second electrical mating members.

主权项

1. An electrical connection element for a power connector, said power connector comprising an electrical component said electrical connection element comprising:
a housing; a contact assembly enclosed by said housing and being electrically connected to said number of second electrical mating members; and a toggle operating mechanism structured to open and close said contact assembly, wherein said contact assembly is structured to electrically connect and disconnect power while a number of first electrical mating members remain mechanically coupled to a number of second electrical mating members.