US3867007A
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Battery terminal connector and housing assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-11
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1993-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A battery terminal post receives a split connector cap formed of compatible metal. The cap is attached by a clip device to an exposed end of a battery cable and the clip embraces a shank portion of the connector cap adjacent to a shoulder which prevents movement of the clip axially. A screw-threaded clamping or pressure sleeve has a knurled end for coacting engagement with a knurled face on the connector cap whereby loosening of the pressure sleeve due to reverse torquing will be avoided. The pressure sleeve is received in a threaded bore of a housing element which covers and protects the connector cap and battery terminal post.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard R Wening
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:02
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/28; H01R11/281; H01R11/284
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
243 words
A battery terminal connector and housing assembly comprising a split connector cap having a bore to receive a battery terminal post, said connector cap having a rear shank and said shank having an axial opening in its rear end adapted to receive a battery cable end, said shank having a radial threaded opening intersecting said axial opening, a clamping set screw engaged in said threaded opening and adapted to clampingly engage said battery cable end, said connector cap having a rear serrated end face at the forward end of said shank and extending around the lower end of said shank substantially in a semi-circular arc, a housing member for said connector cap and battery terminal post and shaped with relation to said cap to cause the cap to grip the post in response to forward pressure on said serrated end face, said housing member having a rear enlarged internally threaded sleeve portion surrounding said shank, and a pressure sleeve having external screw-threads engaged within the screw-threads of said sleeve portion and forming therewith an enclosure for said shank, battery cable end and set screw, said pressure sleeve having a rear end opening adapted to receive and snugly engage the insulated portion of a battery cable, said pressure sleeve having an annular forward serrated end face adapted to engage the semi-circular serrated end face of the cap when the pressure sleeve is tightened, the serrations of said faces resisting loosening of the pressure sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
243 words
A battery terminal connector and housing assembly comprising a split connector cap having a bore to receive a battery terminal post, said connector cap having a rear shank and said shank having an axial opening in its rear end adapted to receive a battery cable end, said shank having a radial threaded opening intersecting said axial opening, a clamping set screw engaged in said threaded opening and adapted to clampingly engage said battery cable end, said connector cap having a rear serrated end face at the forward end of said shank and extending around the lower end of said shank substantially in a semi-circular arc, a housing member for said connector cap and battery terminal post and shaped with relation to said cap to cause the cap to grip the post in response to forward pressure on said serrated end face, said housing member having a rear enlarged internally threaded sleeve portion surrounding said shank, and a pressure sleeve having external screw-threads engaged within the screw-threads of said sleeve portion and forming therewith an enclosure for said shank, battery cable end and set screw, said pressure sleeve having a rear end opening adapted to receive and snugly engage the insulated portion of a battery cable, said pressure sleeve having an annular forward serrated end face adapted to engage the semi-circular serrated end face of the cap when the pressure sleeve is tightened, the serrations of said faces resisting loosening of the pressure sleeve.
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) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |