SEVEN-WAY TRAILER CONNECTOR

摘要

A trailer connector to which a conventional connector from a tractor can be attached includes an electrical housing assembly and a lid and connector assembly. The electrical housing assembly includes a non-conductive housing which is mounted to the trailer and a plurality of conductive studs, a plurality of conductiv e terminals, and a non-conductive cap mounted within the housing. The cap has a plurality of passageways provided therein. Each terminal has a first end connected to a respective one of the studs and a second end which is in communication with a respectiv e one of the passageways through the cap. A conventional wiring harness is attached t o the studs. The lid and connector assembly includes a lid portion which is attach ed to the housing and a connector portion which is capable of being connected to and removed from the lid portion. The connector portion includes a plurality of pins whi ch extend therethrough and interface with the cap. A conventional connector from the tractor can be connected to the opposite side of the connector portion.