Connector assemblies for vehicle charging
A connector subassembly is provided with a terminal housing portion, an electrical components housing portion, a strain relief and a seal. A first retainer is provided on the terminal housing portion and is sized to be retained within a handle housing outlet end. At least one socket extends from the receptacle housing portion forward of the handle housing outlet end. A plurality of conductive terminals is oriented within the at least one socket. A cord extends through a proximal end of the electrical components housing portion through a retaining feature and seal, in electrical communication with the plurality of conductive terminals on the outlet end within the terminal housing portion.
1. A connector assembly comprising:
a terminal housing portion sized to be oriented partially within a handle housing outlet end, with a first retainer sized to be retained within the handle housing outlet end;
a plurality of conductive terminals oriented within the terminal housing portion;
a secondary housing portion in cooperation with the terminal housing portion, with a second retainer;
a cord extending through a proximal end of the secondary housing portion in cooperation with the second retainer;
a plurality of wires extending through the cord in electrical communication with the plurality of conductive terminals; and
a handle housing forming an exterior, an outlet end in cooperation with the terminal housing portion and the first retainer, and a proximal handle housing cable inlet end in cooperation with the cord;
wherein the second retainer is enclosed within the handle housing; and
wherein the second retainer comprises a threaded fastener.
2. The connector assembly of claim 1 further comprising a cable management system in cooperation with the proximal handle housing cable inlet end and the cord.
3. The connector assembly of claim 2 wherein the cable management system comprises a grommet.
4. The connector assembly of claim 1 wherein the first retainer comprises an annular ring extending about the terminal housing portion.
5. The connector assembly of claim 4 wherein the handle housing is formed with a groove sized to receive the annular ring of the terminal housing portion.
6. The connector assembly of claim 1 wherein the handle housing provides an external grip surface that extends relative to the terminal housing portion.
7. A method to assemble a modular connector assembly comprising:
providing the connector assembly according to claim 1 ;
selecting one of a plurality of handle housings comprising single handle housings, multiple housings, and mold-over construction housings, each sized to receive the connector assembly; and
retaining the connector assembly within the handle housing.
8. The connector assembly of claim 1 wherein the secondary housing portion comprises an electrical components housing portion.