US3849203A
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Method for producing battery terminal
Assignee: Richardson Co
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Filing: 1973-08-31
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1993-08-31
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a side wall terminal for a storage battery. The terminal includes a specially designed lead bushing adapted to be inserted through a side wall opening from the inside of the battery case. A portion of the bushing projects beyond the outside surface of the case and is surrounded by a lead locking ring. Disposed within the bushing is a hard, wearresistant, internally threaded metallic nut used in connecting the terminal to an external cable. By means of a spinning operation the outer edge of the bushing is forced down and over the locking ring forming an integral assembly between the terminal and the side wall of the battery.
Inventors
- 👤 N Hollis
- 👤 G Jutte
- 👤 F Mccartney
- 👤 J Mchugh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/50; H01M50/543; H01M50/552; H01M50/564; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10; Y10; Y10S; Y10S228/00; Y10S228/901; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49108
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for producing a terminal member for a battery case adapted for making connections between an external cable and plates of a battery cell; said terminal comprising an enlarged base provided with a bushing extending laterally from one surface of said base, a locking ring member positioned so that said bushing passes through said ring member, a lip formed from said bushing and in contact with a said ring member, and a peripheral depression in said ring member; which method comprises swaging on said bushing and locking ring member producing friction and resulting heat to deform: (1) said bushing to form said lip; and (2) said locking ring member to form said peripheral depression.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for producing a terminal member for a battery case adapted for making connections between an external cable and plates of a battery cell; said terminal comprising an enlarged base provided with a bushing extending laterally from one surface of said base, a locking ring member positioned so that said bushing passes through said ring member, a lip formed from said bushing and in contact with a said ring member, and a peripheral depression in said ring member; which method comprises swaging on said bushing and locking ring member producing friction and resulting heat to deform: (1) said bushing to form said lip; and (2) said locking ring member to form said peripheral depression.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said bushing extends through a wall of a battery case and said locking member ring.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |