US3767467A
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Battery side terminal assembly
Assignee: GNB Inc
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Filing: 1971-12-20
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1991-12-20
Abstract
Abstract A battery side terminal assembly in which a metal terminal passes through the battery container wall and has a head portion shielded by a ring molded on the wall, with the head portion also being locked against rotation by interengaging lugs and sealed against liquid leakage by a gasket.
Inventors
- 👤 J Miller
- 👤 D Hakarine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:41
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/50; H01M50/543; H01M50/564; H01M50/567; H01M50/10; H01M50/172; H01M50/174; H01M50/547; H01M50/55; H01M50/552; H01M50/562; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
In a battery having a thin molded wall, a side terminal assembly passing through said wall comprising, in combination, a continuous barrier ring molded integrally with said wall to project outwardly therefrom and surround an opening through the wall, a plurality of ribs molded integrally with both said wall and said ring within the ring to both stiffen the ring and define, between said ribs, locking notches, a metal terminal having a body portion fitted within said opening and a head portion received within said ring and against said wall, said head portion being recessed within said ring, a plurality of lugs formed around the periphery of said head portion and received within said locking notches, and a metal ring joined with said terminal body portion on the inside of said wall, whereby said terminal is secured to said wall, shielded by said ring and locked by said notches against relative rotation to said wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
In a battery having a thin molded wall, a side terminal assembly passing through said wall comprising, in combination, a continuous barrier ring molded integrally with said wall to project outwardly therefrom and surround an opening through the wall, a plurality of ribs molded integrally with both said wall and said ring within the ring to both stiffen the ring and define, between said ribs, locking notches, a metal terminal having a body portion fitted within said opening and a head portion received within said ring and against said wall, said head portion being recessed within said ring, a plurality of lugs formed around the periphery of said head portion and received within said locking notches, and a metal ring joined with said terminal body portion on the inside of said wall, whereby said terminal is secured to said wall, shielded by said ring and locked by said notches against relative rotation to said wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said ribs define a cylindrical recess, an annular sealing lip molded on said wall within said recess and a thin annular gasket fitted within said recess and against said wall and said lip, said head portion being sealed against said gasket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 1 including an internally threaded nut member embedded in said head portion for receiving a threaded electrical connection.
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) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |