Abstract: A cable guide assembly for use in connection with a vehicle sliding door. The cable guide assembly controls the movement of a cable carrier housing an electrical cable. The electrical cable is connected to components inside the sliding door and connected to components outside the sliding door. One end of the cable carrier follows the sliding door as it moves between open and closed position. The cable carrier is substantially maintained within a single plane during movement of the sliding door.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 20, 2003
Date of Patent:
August 24, 2004
Assignee:
Stoneridge Inc., Alphabet Division
Inventors:
Neal DeCicco, Michael E. Scott, Thomas L. Wilson
Abstract: A terminal block assembly including a terminal block portion and a secondary locking member. The terminal block has a plurality of cavities for housing female terminals and circuit protection devices (e.g., fuses and circuit breakers) having mating male blade terminals The terminal block also includes a secondary lock receiving portion for receiving the secondary locking member. The secondary locking member secures the female terminal within a cavity.