摘要 |
The present teachings provide for an electrical connector 10 including a first housing 14, power terminals 158, and first 214 and second 210 shunts. The terminals and shunts are located within a cavity 126 defined by the first housing. The first housing is configured to mate with a second housing 18 to transfer power between a power storage device and components of an electric or hybrid electric vehicle. The first shunt 214 is configured to complete an interlock circuit. The second shunt 210 is configured to complete a service disconnect circuit. The interlock circuit prevents the transfer of power between the first and second housings when the circuit is broken and allows it when complete. The service disconnect circuit causes the power storage device to be substantially electrically isolated from the rest of the vehicle when the circuit is broken. |