US 12,434,518 B2
Electrical connector systems and methods for movable component
Carla P. Puig, Azusa, CA (US)
Assigned to GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed by GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed on Sep. 1, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/929,134.
Prior Publication US 2024/0075777 A1, Mar. 7, 2024
Int. Cl. B60D 1/64 (2006.01)
CPC B60D 1/64 (2013.01) 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An electrical connector system for electrically coupling a movable component to a fixed component, comprising:
a first connector including a first body and a first door, the first door movable to expose a first electrical connector disposed within the first body;
a second connector including a second body and a second door, the second door movable to expose a second electrical connector disposed within the second body; and
an actuator coupled to the second electrical connector, the actuator configured to move the second electrical connector to couple the second electrical connector to the first electrical connector.