Abstract
An electrical connector includes a housing including a main body and an outer shield extending from the main body. One or more electrical contacts extend into an interface chamber within the outer shield. A membrane is coupled to the housing. An alert device is coupled to the housing. The membrane in a normal state connects to the alert device to short the alert device. The membrane in an alerted state disconnects from the alert device so that the alert device is not shorted, and wherein the alert device outputs an alert signal when the alert device is not shorted.
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What is claimed is:
An electrical connector includes a housing including a main body and an outer shield extending from the main body. One or more electrical contacts extend into an interface chamber within the outer shield. A membrane is coupled to the housing. An alert device is coupled to the housing. The membrane in a normal state connects to the alert device to short the alert device. The membrane in an alerted state disconnects from the alert device so that the alert device is not shorted, and wherein the alert device outputs an alert signal when the alert device is not shorted.
Timeline
Filed
02/18/2026Published
06/25/2026Granted
Not AvailableIPC Codes(5)
H01R 13/70:with built-in switch
H01R 13/66:Structural association with built-in electrical component (coupling devices having concentrically or coaxially-arranged contacts H01R 24/38)
H01R 13/717:with built-in light source