Abstract: There is disclosed a modular power distribution center that utilizes connectors for interconnectivity, as opposed to hard wiring and allows for the integration of electronics modules onto printed circuit board architecture.

Abstract: There is disclosed a modular power distribution center that utilizes connectors for interconnectivity, as opposed to hard wiring and allows for the integration of electronics modules onto printed circuit board architecture.

Abstract: An electrical coupling device for a vehicle that includes a tub having side ends defining an upwardly facing perimeter edge surrounding an open interior. A plurality of female connectors are mounted within the tub open interior and arranged in axially extending and predetermined spaced apart fashion. Electrical components extend from the top surface of an electrical center and electrically communicate with male connectors constructed to the bottom surface of the electrical center. A lever pivotally engages with the tub and is rotated from a first disengaged position over and across the top surface of the electrical center to a second and electrically engaged position proximate the first end, and so that each of the male connectors is drawn in successive and engaging electrical contact, and with a significant minimization of mating force with the female connectors.

Abstract: A method of assembling a post-assembly coupling system for interfacing vehicular door components, particular a window regulator, in a modular door panel assembly that does not require the assembler to see or reach the coupling in order to align or engage the coupling. The coupling assembly includes a dog 40 having a spring loaded pin 50 on one panel (e.g., a modular door interior trim panel 1) and a mating slide/receiver 70, having a sloping tray or ramp 72 with "V"-shaped guides 74 which converge to a female mounting hole 71, on the other panel (e.g. the door frame exterior panel 2). After snap assembly of the door panels, the dog and slide/receiver are brought into relative close proximity to each other and then brought together with the slide/receiver then automatically guiding the pin 50 into engagement with the mounting hole, into which it springs, thereby achieving a coupled, driving interface between the components.

Abstract: A post-assembly coupling system for interfacing vehicular door components, particularly a window regulator, in a modular door panel assembly that does not require the assembler to see or reach the coupling in order to align or engage the coupling. The coupling assembly includes a dog 40 having a spring loaded pin 50 on one panel (e.g., a modular door interior trim panel 1) and a mating slide/ receiver 70, having a slopping tray or ramp 72 with "V"-shaped guides 74 which converge to a female mounting hole 71, on the other panel (e.g. the door frame exterior panel 2). After snap assembly of the door panels, the dog and slide/receiver are brought into relative close proximity to each other and then brought together with the slide/receiver then automaticall guiding the pin 50 into engagement with the mounting hole, into which it springs, thereby achieving a coupled, driving interface between the components.