US Patent 9160127 Insert for battery electric vehicle (BEV) service disconnect

A service disconnect assembly for an electric system is provided and may include a service disconnect base electrically connected to the electric system and a service disconnect plug connected to the service disconnect base in a connected state to supply the electric system with power via the service disconnect plug and disconnected from the service disconnect base in a disconnected state to prevent the supply of power to the electric system. The service disconnect assembly may additionally include a lockout plug connected to the service disconnect base when the service disconnect plug is in the disconnected state to prevent the service disconnect plug from inadvertently being moved into the connected state.