Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector, designed to connect to a mating electrical device while maintaining a closed circuit throughout. The electrical device includes conductive contacts. The electrical connector includes an insulating housing with at least a pair of input/output terminals mounted thereon. The terminals include contacts for engaging the electrical device. A switch mechanism, mounted on the housing for movement between connecting and disconnecting positions, includes a latch member and at least one switch terminal. In the connecting position, the latch member engages a latch on the electrical device with the switch terminal out of engagement with the input/output terminals. In the disconnecting position, the latch member disengages from the latch on the electrical device for removal from the assembly with the switch terminal in engagement with the input/output terminals to maintain a closed circuit throughout when the electrical device is removed.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector, designed to connect to a mating electrical device while maintaining a closed circuit throughout. The electrical device includes conductive contacts. The electrical connector includes an insulating housing with at least a pair of input/output terminals mounted thereon. The terminals include contacts for engaging the electrical device. A switch mechanism, mounted on the housing for movement between connecting and disconnecting positions, includes a latch member and at least one switch terminal. In the connecting position, the latch member engages a latch on the electrical device with the switch terminal out of engagement with the input/output terminals. In the disconnecting position, the latch member disengages from the latch on the electrical device for removal from the assembly with the switch terminal in engagement with the input/output terminals to maintain a closed circuit throughout when the electrical device is removed.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (10) incorporates a connector (12) with a switch and is designed to electrically and mechanically connect and disconnect to a mating electrical device (14) while maintaining a closed circuit continuously through the connector. The mating electrical device includes a plurality of conductive contacts (20). The electrical connector includes an insulating housing (30) with at least a pair of input and output terminals (32) mounted on the housing. The terminals include contact portions (32b) for engaging the contacts of the mating electrical device. A switch mechanism (40; 60) is movably mounted on the housing for movement between a connecting position and a disconnecting position. The switch mechanism includes a latch member (48; 17) and at least one switch terminal (44). In the connecting position, the latch member is interengaged with a latch (26; 62) on the mating electrical device with the switch terminal out of engagement with the input and output terminal.