GB2275135A - Trailer with electrical connector holder - Google Patents

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GB2275135A
GB2275135A GB9302726A GB9302726A GB2275135A GB 2275135 A GB2275135 A GB 2275135A GB 9302726 A GB9302726 A GB 9302726A GB 9302726 A GB9302726 A GB 9302726A GB 2275135 A GB2275135 A GB 2275135A
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electrical system
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Lee Mangnall
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Indespension Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60D—VEHICLE CONNECTIONS
    • B60D1/00—Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices
    • B60D1/58—Auxiliary devices
    • B60D1/62—Auxiliary devices involving supply lines, electric circuits, or the like
    • B60D1/64—Couplings or joints therefor
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/5227—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases with evacuation of penetrating liquids
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/60—Means for supporting coupling part when not engaged

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Abstract

A trailer comprising an electrical system has a connection for connecting the trailer electrical system to the electrical system of a towing vehicle. The connection is secured in place in a drained recess (11) in the trailer. <IMAGE>

Description

TRAILER This invention relates to a trailer.
Most trailers have electrically operated signal lights at their rear. The cables for the lights terminate in an electrical plug or socket which is found at the front of the trailer for connection to the electrical system of the towing vehicle. The electrical coupling is not secured in position and the electrical plug may be structurally damaged or damaged by water.
The present invention has been made from a consideration of this problem.
According to the present invention there is provided a trailer comprising an electrical system, wherein the connection for connecting said electrical system to the electrical system of the towing vehicle is secured to the trailer.
This prevents structural damage occurring.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention the connection is secured in a recess in the trailer body. The connection is preferably arranged vertically. The electrical connection is preferably provided in a drained recess.
In order that the present invention may be more readily understood a specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the front of a trailer in accordance with the invention; Fig.2 is a plan view of the trailer of Fig.l; and Fig.3 is a section along the line AA of Fig.2.
Referring to the drawings a trailer 10, only part of which is shown, comprises a frame like structure. A cylindrical recess 11 is provided in one of the members of the frame, a drain hole 12 being provided at the base thereof. The recess is operative to receive an electrical connector such as a plug or socket with a snug fit. The cables for the plug or socket are provided on the wall of the recess about one third of the distance from the base to the top of the recess. Any water which may get into the recess will not reach a level at which it will flow over the electrical contacts with the cables as the drain hole -prevents large amounts of water accumulating in the recess.
By providing the plug or socket in a recess it is less likely to be damaged structurally.
It is to be understood that the above described embodiment is by way of illustration only. Many modifications and variations are possible.

Claims (6)

1. A trailer comprising an electrical system wherein the connection for connecting said electrical system to the electrical system of the towing vehicle is secured to the trailer.
2. A trailer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connection is secured in a recess in the trailer body.
3. A trailer as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the connection is arranged vertically.
4. A trailer as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the connection is provided in a drained recess.
5. A trailer as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the connection comprises a plug or a socket.
6. A trailer substantially as described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.
GB9302726A 1993-02-11 1993-02-11 Trailer Expired - Fee Related GB2275135B (en)

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GB2275135A true GB2275135A (en) 1994-08-17
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Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2282275A (en) * 1993-09-27 1995-03-29 Nippon Denso Co Electrical connector

Citations (2)

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GB490113A (en) * 1937-11-20 1938-08-09 Fritz Schwien Automatic detaching device for locked electric plug couplings on coupled vehicles
US4624472A (en) * 1984-01-18 1986-11-25 Stuart Clifton F Coupling mechanism for coupling fluid and electrical lines between adjacent vehicles

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB490113A (en) * 1937-11-20 1938-08-09 Fritz Schwien Automatic detaching device for locked electric plug couplings on coupled vehicles
US4624472A (en) * 1984-01-18 1986-11-25 Stuart Clifton F Coupling mechanism for coupling fluid and electrical lines between adjacent vehicles

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2282275A (en) * 1993-09-27 1995-03-29 Nippon Denso Co Electrical connector
US5520547A (en) * 1993-09-27 1996-05-28 Nippondenso Co., Ltd. Corrosion-free electrical connector structure
GB2282275B (en) * 1993-09-27 1998-04-08 Nippon Denso Co Electrical connector

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