SAE USCAR25-1

1. SCOPE & REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
2. GENERAL
3. DESIGN GUIDELINES - HAND-PLUG CONNECTORS
4. DESIGN GUIDELINES - MECHANICAL ASSIST CONNECTORS
5. DESIGN GUIDELINES - TWIST LOCK CONNECTORS
6. TESTING - HAND-PLUG AND MECHANICAL ASSIST CONNECTORS
7. DESIGN GUIDELINES - CPAS (CONNECTOR POSITION ASSURANCE)
8. HAND CLEARANCE GUIDELINES
9. REVISIONS
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Surface Area Calculations
Appendix C - CPA (Connector Position Assurance) Evaluation
             Examples
Appendix D - References

Defines the design relative to assembly force, and hand clearance guidelines for conventional hand-plug, mechanical assist and twist lock electrical connectors, as well as Connector Position Assurances (CPAs).

This document describes the design, assembly force, and packaging guidelines for conventional hand-plug, mechanical assist and twist lock electrical connectors, as well as Connector Position Assurances (CPAs).All possible designs and applications could not be anticipated in creating these guidelines. Where there are questions of adherence to this document, such as use of an “off-the-shelf” design, always consult the responsible Ergonomics Department.Refer to SAE/USCAR-12 Wiring Component Design Guidelines for additional guidelines.