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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 31, 2020
Filed:
Jan. 11, 2019
Mahindra N.a. Tech Center, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Damon Blumenstein, Commerce Township, MI (US);
Mahindra N.A. Tech Center, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
An accessory power center for a vehicle includes: a first terminal configured to be connected to a first reference potential of a battery of the vehicle; a second terminal configured to be connected to a second reference potential of the battery; and a fuse holder that includes: a first end that is electrically connected to the first terminal; and a second end. A first connector is configured to connect to a second connector of an accessory, the first connector including: a first electrical conductor that is electrically connected to the second end of the fuse holder; a second electrical conductor that is electrically connected to the second terminal; a third electrical conductor that is configured to receive power when backlights of the vehicle are powered; and a fourth electrical conductor that is configured to receive power when an ignition system of the vehicle is in an accessory state.