US5893777A
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Electrical connector mounting device for trailer chassis
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-12-03
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Granted: 1999-04-13
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Expires: 2016-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A mounting device for mounting an electrical connector to a trailer chassis for refrigerated containers comprises at least first and second clamp portions. Structure is provided for securing at least one of the clamp portions to the trailer chassis. Structure for securing the first clamp portion to the second clamp portion is provided. At least one of the first clamp portion and the second clamp portion have structure for engaging the electrical connector so as to firmly retain the electrical connector to the trailer chassis. A system and method for mounting an electrical connector and electrical cords to a trailer chassis are also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 John F. Kantor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:43
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/73; H01R2201/00; H01R2201/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A system for connecting a generator cord to a container refrigeration unit cord when a container is on a towing trailer chassis, comprising: an electrical connector having structure for connecting to an electrical cord extending from a generator attached to the trailer chassis, and structure for connecting to an electrical cord of the refrigeration unit of a refrigerated container placed onto the trailer chassis; a mounting device comprising at least first and second clamp portions, structure for securing at least one of the clamp portions to a trailer chassis, and structure for securing the first clamp portion to the second clamp portion, at least one of the first clamp portion and second clamp portion having structure for engaging the electrical connector.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
A system for connecting a generator cord to a container refrigeration unit cord when a container is on a towing trailer chassis, comprising: an electrical connector having structure for connecting to an electrical cord extending from a generator attached to the trailer chassis, and structure for connecting to an electrical cord of the refrigeration unit of a refrigerated container placed onto the trailer chassis; a mounting device comprising at least first and second clamp portions, structure for securing at least one of the clamp portions to a trailer chassis, and structure for securing the first clamp portion to the second clamp portion, at least one of the first clamp portion and second clamp portion having structure for engaging the electrical connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The mounting device of claim 1, wherein the structure for engaging the electrical connector comprises contours in at least one of the first clamp portion and second clamp portion that are adapted to receive the electrical connector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The mounting device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first clamp portion and the second clamp portion has aligning structure for aligning and securing the electrical connector in a desired position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The mounting device of claim 3, wherein the aligning structure is a groove, said groove being adapted to receive a protrusion on the electrical connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The mounting device of claim 1, wherein each clamp portion has a front face, a rear face, and an intermediate web portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The mounting device of claim 5, wherein at least one of said intermediate web portions comprises a slanted surface portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The mounting device of claim 1, wherein the first clamp portion is hingeably secured to the second clamp portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The mounting device of claim 1, wherein said structure for securing the clamp portions to a trailer chassis is selected from a group consisting of bolts, screws, rivets, adhesives and welds.
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