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A trailer tow connector for a vehicle used in towing a trailer includes a housing that includes a body that has a cavity with electrical terminals that are configured to be in communication with a vehicle's electrical system. A cover is supported on the body and movable between a closed position in which the cavity is enclosed by the cover and an open position in which the cavity is accessible. A light is arranged in the housing and configured to illuminate the electrical terminals with the cover in the open position.

Titel:	TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR WITH LIGHT AND MAGNETIC GUIDE
Link:	View record in USPTO Patent Applications (Volltext)
Veröffentlichung:	2024
Medientyp:	Patent
Sonstiges:	Nachgewiesen in: USPTO Patent Applications Sprachen: English Document Number: 20240131887 Publication Date: April 25, 2024 Appl. No: 18/380461 Application Filed: October 15, 2023 Claim: 1. A trailer tow connector for a vehicle used in towing a trailer, comprising: a housing including a body having a cavity with electrical terminals configured to be in communication with a vehicle's electrical system, a cover supported on the body and movable between a closed position in which the cavity is enclosed by the cover and an open position in which the cavity is accessible; and a light arranged in the housing and configured to illuminate the electrical terminals with the cover in the open position. Claim: 2. The trailer tow connector of claim 1, wherein the light is configured to illuminate the electrical terminals only with the cover in the open position. Claim: 3. The trailer tow connector of claim 2, comprising a switch provided in an electrical circuit with the light, the switch actuated in response to the cover moving between the open position and the closed position. Claim: 4. The trailer tow connector of claim 3, wherein the light is provided on the body. Claim: 5. The trailer tow connector of claim 4, wherein the light is provided within the cavity. Claim: 6. The trailer tow connector of claim 5, wherein the light is an LED. Claim: 7. The trailer tow connector of claim 6, wherein the LED is configured to change state in response to a diagnostic test. Claim: 8. The trailer tow connector of claim 7, wherein the light includes first and second states, the first state corresponds to a first color illuminating the electrical terminals, and the second state corresponds to a second color indicating a test result relating to a connection between a trailer connector and the electrical connector, the first color providing greater illumination than the second color. Claim: 9. The trailer tow connector of claim 7, comprising a controller configured to run a test between the electrical terminals and a trailer connector. Claim: 10. The trailer tow connector of claim 9, wherein the controller is provided in the housing. Claim: 11. The trailer tow connector of claim 9, wherein the test performs one of a voltage, current, or resistance test on the electrical terminals of the trailer tow connector when connected to the trailer connector. Claim: 12. The trailer tow connector of claim 1, comprising a magnetic guide configured to magnetically couple to a feature on the trailer connector. Claim: 13. The trailer tow connector of claim 12, wherein the magnetic guide is provided on an interlocking feature of the trailer connector configured to cooperate with a complimentary feature of a trailer connector. Claim: 14. The trailer tow connector of claim 13, wherein the feature is a notch. Claim: 15. The trailer tow connector of claim 13, wherein the feature is a ground terminal of the electrical terminals. Claim: 16. The trailer tow connector of claim 1, wherein the electrical terminals are provided by seven terminals or four terminals. Claim: 17. A method of illuminating a trailer tow connector comprising: opening a cover with respect to a body; and illuminating electrical terminals within the body. Claim: 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the illuminating step is performed when opening a cover pivotally attached to the body. Claim: 19. The method of claim 17, comprising changing a state of illumination based upon a test result when connecting a trailer connector to the electrical terminals. Claim: 20. The method of claim 19, comprising changing colors of an LED. Current International Class: 60; 60

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TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR WITH LIGHT AND MAGNETIC GUIDE