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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 03, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 14, 2007
Robert Brassell, Avon, OH (US);
James W. Schmitkons, Lorain, OH (US);
Robert Brassell, Avon, OH (US);
James W. Schmitkons, Lorain, OH (US);
Nordson Corporation, Westlake, OH (US);
Abstract
An electrical connector includes a receptacle and a plug. The receptacle includes a tubular housing having an axial bore and at least one electrical contact within the bore. The plug is received in the bore of the receptacle housing and includes a tubular core having an axial bore and at least one electrical contact that engages the electrical contact on the receptacle when the plug is coupled to the receptacle. The plug further includes a rotatable collar for securing the plug to the receptacle. A visual indicator on at least one of the plug core or the receptacle housing is visible through a window in the collar to provide a visual indication when the plug is fully coupled to the receptacle.