An actuator module for locking an electrical connection comprises a lock, a drive unit, and a position detection unit. The lock is movable between an unlocked position and a locked position along a direction of movement. The lock has a trigger. The drive unit moves the lock from the unlocked position to the locked position. The position detection unit has an optical sensor detecting the trigger and determining a position of the lock.

An electrical connector socket is provided, which has a locking device with which an electrical connector can be locked to the electrical connector socket when plugged in, wherein the locking device is arranged at least partly inside the electrical connector socket and protrudes at least partly from the electrical connector socket on the plug-in side. The electrical connector is provided for transmitting high currents and signals, wherein the electrical connector as a locking contour, into which a locking device of an electrical connector socket can engage, wherein the locking contour is arranged on the electrical connector on the plug-in side.

A circuit board module including a circuit board body, a connector, and a release component is provided. The connector is disposed on the circuit board body and includes a base body and a rotating button rotatably disposed on the base body. The release component is disposed on the circuit board body and includes a linking member. The linking member is movably disposed beside the rotating button and does not contact the rotating button under normal conditions. When an external force triggers the release component, the linking member is driven to contact the rotating button, so that the rotating button rotates relative to the base body. In addition, a release component is also mentioned.

A charging inlet 10 described in this specification includes a cable lock mount portion 30 for mounting a cable lock 50. The cable lock mount portion 30 includes: locking walls 31 including locking holes 31A, 31B for insertion of a cable lock pin 40; a pin lock 35 to be locked on the cable lock pin 40 for retaining the cable lock pin 40; and a displacement restricting portion (support walls 36) for restricting displacement of the cable lock pin when the cable lock pin 40 is displaced in a direction toward the pin lock 35. The displacement restricting portion restricts the displacement of the cable lock pin 40 by abutting on the cable lock pin 40 in a position at which the cable lock pin 40 does not contact the pin lock 35.

An electrical connector system is presented herein. The electrical connector system includes a first connector body containing a first plurality of terminals and a second connector body containing a second plurality of terminals that are configured to interconnect with the first plurality of terminals. The second connector body is configured to receive the first connector body. The electrical connector system further includes a locking feature configured to secure the first connector body to the second connector body in a pre-staged position in which the first plurality of terminals is not connected to the second plurality of terminals and further configured to secure the first connector body to the second connector body in a staged position in which the first plurality of terminals is connected to the second plurality of terminals after disengaging the locking feature in the pre-staged condition.

An appliance cord assembly may include a first cord portion including a plug at one end configured to be received by a wall outlet and a plug mount at the opposite end, a second cord portion including a captive end hardwired to an appliance and a free end connected to a panel mount, the panel mount being configured to connect with the plug mount of the first cord portion to create a conductive engagement with the plug mount, such that in the connected state, the plug mount and the panel mount define a key opening, and a service tool configured to be received by the key opening to disconnect the panel mount and plug mount.

An electrical plug is provided including a plug housing having a hollow interior surrounded by an outer wall, a first plurality of electrical connectors positioned within the hollow interior that are adapted to mate with a second plurality of electrical connectors positioned on a plug housing, a first aperture extending through the outer wall, a locking member extending from within the hollow interior through the first aperture in the outer wall, wherein the locking member includes a retainer that abuts a surface of the outer wall, wherein the locking member includes one a more holes positioned outside of an outer surface of the outer wall, a locking element secured through the one or more holes on the locking member, and wherein the locking member prevents the plug receptacle from being fully engaged with the plug housing.

A plug connector has a housing, a locking spring, and a catch spring. The locking spring is connected to the housing and has a locking position and an open position. The catch spring is connected to the housing, and has a compressed position when the locking spring is in the open position and a rest position only when the locking spring is in the open position.

An electrical receptacle including a body having a first cavity and a second cavity, a plurality of first electrical connections in the first cavity and a plurality of second electrical connections in the second cavity, at least one electrical plug sensing device in the first cavity, and wherein electrical continuity to the plurality of first electrical connections from the plurality of second electrical connections only occurs when the at least one electrical plug sensing device senses a presence of an electrical plug in the first cavity.

An electrical connector comprises a housing and a connector position assurance device. The housing has a locking lever locking the housing to a mating housing of a mating electrical connector. The connector position assurance device is fitted on the locking lever and is pivotable in relation to the housing from a delivery position to a locking position. The connector position assurance device, when in the locking position, prevents unlocking of the locking lever when the housing is connected to the mating housing.