| 摘要 |
The present invention involves a self-aligning connector assembly adapted for connecting first and second electrical conductors. The invention may be incorporated within a door panel assembly of a vehicle. The self-aligning connector assembly provides for self-aligning assembly techniques of vehicle panels to sheet metal structures. The connector assembly comprises a male connector, a female connector receiving the male connector, and a conductive member disposed on the female connector. The male connector has a base portion and a head portion. Head portion tapers from the base portion to form an arcuate top. The base portion has a conductive area disposed thereon and adapted to connect to the first electrical conductor, such as electrical wires. The female connector has a body portion defining an opening and has inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface of the female connector receives the male connector and is formed to complement the shape of the male connector and is cooperable with the arcuate top of the male connector to facilitate the self-alignment of the male and female connectors. The outer surface of the female connector has a slot formed thereon. The conductive member is accessible by way of the slot of the female connector wherein the conductive member has a contact area and a wire area. The wire area is adapted to connect the second electrical conductor, such as electrical wires. The contact area engages the conductive area of the male connector when the male and female connectors are self-aligned and the male connector is received in the female connector.
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