US3736642A
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Connection forming apparatus
Assignee: GNB Inc
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Filing: 1971-02-22
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1991-02-22
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for forming a tight sealing relation between intercell connector lugs of a storage battery. The apparatus comprises a pair of jaw members that squeeze the intercell connector lugs of a storage battery together and a flaring member that expands the intercell connector lugs to form a tight sealing relation.
Inventors
- 👤 J Miller
- 👤 E Schaumburg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:50
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/50; H01M50/528; H01M50/529; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53135; Y10T29/53139; Y10T29/53257
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
Apparatus for forming a storage battery intercell connection between a first lug and a second lug, said apparatus comprising: a first jaw member adaptable to be hand held by an operator; locating means attached to said first jaw member, said locating means operable to align said first jaw member with one of the lugs; a second jaw member located in a spaced relation from said locating means and adaptable to engage the other of the lugs; a resilient member attached to said second jaw member for bringing the lugs of the battery into a flaring position; and a flaring member located in said second jaw member for pressure expanding the lugs of the battery into a sealing relation when said second jaw member is brought into an operable relation with respect to said first jaw member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
Apparatus for forming a storage battery intercell connection between a first lug and a second lug, said apparatus comprising: a first jaw member adaptable to be hand held by an operator; locating means attached to said first jaw member, said locating means operable to align said first jaw member with one of the lugs; a second jaw member located in a spaced relation from said locating means and adaptable to engage the other of the lugs; a resilient member attached to said second jaw member for bringing the lugs of the battery into a flaring position; and a flaring member located in said second jaw member for pressure expanding the lugs of the battery into a sealing relation when said second jaw member is brought into an operable relation with respect to said first jaw member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including power actuated means for bringing said first jaw member into an operable relation with said second jaw member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including means for adjusting the spaced relation between said first jaw member and said second jaw member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein one of said jaw members is pivotally mounted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
83 words
The apparatus of claim 2 including first means located on said first jaw member for slidable engaging said power actuated means; second means located in an opposite disposed manner in said second jaw member for slidable engaging said power actuated means; said first means and said second means positioned at an acute angle with respect to one another so that actuation of said power actuated means causes said second jaw member to be pivoted into a working relation with said first jaw member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said first means located on said first jaw member and said second means located on said second jaw member comprise a hardened material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 6 including spring means for holding said first jaw member in a spaced relation from said second jaw member when said apparatus is in a pre-operative condition.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-04 | 1976-12-04 | 1977-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-04 | 1980-12-04 | 1981-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-04 | 1984-12-04 | 1985-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |