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Battery terminal connector and method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-12-18
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Granted: 1983-04-19
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Expires: 2000-12-18
Abstract
Abstract A method for fabricating a plurality of reinforced battery terminal connectors is shown in which a strip of a multiple of hard conductive metal inserts are formed with a flat cable connector portion for each unit having a joint between each insert. A line of weakness is provided at the joint and thereafter the strip is inserted into a mold, ideally ten or twelve at a time, and a material poured into the mold surrounding the strip to form the exterior configuration of a battery terminal. Once the same is removed from the mold a plurality of reinforced terminal connectors are formed joined by a line of weakness which permits them to be readily separated from each other. A modified form of the invention includes the further steps of preparing a clamp display strip having a plurality of clamping members secured by a weakened break away to a display strip. The clamping members are then secured to the plurality of reinforced terminal members by means of the self-tapping screws which secure the clamp to the cable connector portion of the terminal securing the cable in position. The apparatus is the product formed by the above method, in six alternative forms. The first form has a pair of jaws for securing the apertured portion to a battery post. The second form has a flat terminal connector portion for mounting to the side mount of a battery. When the terminal connectors are formed of a plastic, the third and fourth embodiments modify the first and second by providing exposed portions of the conductive metal inserts to insure good electrical contact. The fifth embodiment is a plastic covered terminal connector and cable formed integrally. The sixth embodiment utilizes an integrally formed reinforcement, display strip, and clamp.
Inventors
- 👤 John K. Shannon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/28; H01R11/281; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A battery terminal having a reinforcement strip for a plurality of terminals which assists in orienting the strip for casting metal thereabout to form a plurality of severable terminals comprising, in combination, an interior reinforcement strip for a plurality of terminals formed of a conductive metal defining a terminal aperture at a mid-portion, said reinforcement being formed with a plurality of units terminating in a cable connector portion remote from the terminal aperture, each cable connector portion being substantially rectangular and having connector holes, each of said terminals being separated from the adjacent terminals by a line of weakness along an edge portion of the adjacent reinforcement portions formed in said reinforcement strip, said connector and holes serving to orient the reinforcement in a plurality of mold cavities, a connector body material formed to encase each of the plurality of members, the size and proportion of which defines the completed terminal connector, each of said terminals being readily severable from the adjacent unit by breaking along the line of weakness.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A battery terminal having a reinforcement strip for a plurality of terminals which assists in orienting the strip for casting metal thereabout to form a plurality of severable terminals comprising, in combination, an interior reinforcement strip for a plurality of terminals formed of a conductive metal defining a terminal aperture at a mid-portion, said reinforcement being formed with a plurality of units terminating in a cable connector portion remote from the terminal aperture, each cable connector portion being substantially rectangular and having connector holes, each of said terminals being separated from the adjacent terminals by a line of weakness along an edge portion of the adjacent reinforcement portions formed in said reinforcement strip, said connector and holes serving to orient the reinforcement in a plurality of mold cavities, a connector body material formed to encase each of the plurality of members, the size and proportion of which defines the completed terminal connector, each of said terminals being readily severable from the adjacent unit by breaking along the line of weakness.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The battery terminal connector of claim 1, wherein said material encasing the reinforcement member is lead.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The battery terminal connector of claim 1, wherein said material encasing the reinforcement member is a plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The battery terminal of claim 3, wherein said plastic is conductive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
100 words
In the battery terminal connector of claim 1, a clamp display strip for mounting the reinforced battery terminal connectors to a display board, one portion of the clamp display having a plurality of clamps, each clamp having holes in register with the cable connector holes, one portion of the clamp display defining a display strip, each clamp being secured by a breakaway member to the display strip, each clamp being secured to the connector portion of each reinforced battery terminal connector, whereby a plurality of terminal connectors and clamps may be mounted on a display board by said display strip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
In the battery terminal connector of claim 3, exposed conductive metal portions of the reinforcement position to receive the terminal mounting means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
In the battery terminal connector of claim 3, exposed metal portions of the reinforcement provided at the clamp holes to receive the clamp bolts in metal to metal electrical contact.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
The reinforced battery terminal connector of claim 1, in which, said reinforcement is secured to a display strip by a line of weakness, said display strip includes in addition a clamp joined to said display strip by a second line of weakness, and said display strip is severed from the first line of weakness and positioned with the clamp portion secured to the cable connector portions of a set of battery terminal connectors.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The reinforcement battery terminal connectors of claim 8, in which, said display strip is provided with a plurality of spaced holes, and a plurality of upstanding rivet-like members are formed therein for assistance in securing the same to a display card.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The battery terminal of claim 1, wherein said material encasing the reinforcement member is lead.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The battery terminal connector of claim 1, wherein said material encasing the reinforcement member is a plastic.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
67 words
In the battery terminal connector of claim 1, a clamp display strip for mounting the reinforced battery terminal connectors to a display board, one portion of the clamp display having a plurality of clamps, each clamp having holes in register with the cable connector holes, one portion of the clamp display defining a display strip, each clamp being secured by a breakaway member to the display strip.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
In the battery terminal connector of claim 3, exposed conductive metal portions of the reinforcement position to receive the terminal mounting means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
In the battery terminal connector of claim 3, exposed metal portions of the reinforcement provided at the clamp holes to receive the clamp bolts in metal to metal electrical contact.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
The battery terminal connector of claim 3, wherein said plastic is conductive.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
149 words
A plurality of reinforced battery terminal connectors, comprising, in combination, a reinforcement strip formed with a reinforcement portion having a central terminal post aperture forming portion, eyes twisted to a plane perpendicular with the reinforcement strip aperture forming portion at one end thereof to receive a connector bolt, a connector portion opposite to the eyes at the other end of the aperture forming portion, a display strip connected to the connector portion of the reinforcement by a line of weakness, a plurality of clamps connected by a line of weakness to the display strip in opposed relationship to the connectors, a body portion molded in surrounding relationship to the reinforcement to thereby define the configuration of the terminal post connector, said display strip and clamps being removed from the terminal post connector and positioned atop the connector portion of the terminal post connector and secured by clamp securing means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
149 words
A plurality of reinforced battery terminal connectors, comprising, in combination, a reinforcement strip formed with a reinforcement portion having a central terminal post aperture forming portion, eyes twisted to a plane perpendicular with the reinforcement strip aperture forming portion at one end thereof to receive a connector bolt, a connector portion opposite to the eyes at the other end of the aperture forming portion, a display strip connected to the connector portion of the reinforcement by a line of weakness, a plurality of clamps connected by a line of weakness to the display strip in opposed relationship to the connectors, a body portion molded in surrounding relationship to the reinforcement to thereby define the configuration of the terminal post connector, said display strip and clamps being removed from the terminal post connector and positioned atop the connector portion of the terminal post connector and secured by clamp securing means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
127 words
A reinforcement panel for forming a plurality of reinforced battery terminal connectors and for orienting in a multiple cavity mold in which each cavity has a central core pin comprising, in combination, an interior reinforcement having a plurality of terminal aperture forming portions for positioning in the mold around its central core pin, said reinforcement apertures having a plurality of cable connector portions remote from but adjacent to the terminal aperture forming portion, said cable connector portions being substantially rectangular and having two connector holes therein, each of said terminal units being separated from the adjacent said units by a line of weakness along an edge portion of each connector portion, said connector portion and holes serving to orient the reinforcement in a plurality of mold cavities.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
127 words
A reinforcement panel for forming a plurality of reinforced battery terminal connectors and for orienting in a multiple cavity mold in which each cavity has a central core pin comprising, in combination, an interior reinforcement having a plurality of terminal aperture forming portions for positioning in the mold around its central core pin, said reinforcement apertures having a plurality of cable connector portions remote from but adjacent to the terminal aperture forming portion, said cable connector portions being substantially rectangular and having two connector holes therein, each of said terminal units being separated from the adjacent said units by a line of weakness along an edge portion of each connector portion, said connector portion and holes serving to orient the reinforcement in a plurality of mold cavities.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
36 words
The reinforcement panel of claim 17 above, in which, a pair of eyes are formed at a portion of the aperture forming portion and twisted into a plane perpendicular with the balance of the reinforcement panel.
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) | 1986-04-18 | 1986-10-18 | 1987-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-04-18 | 1990-10-18 | 1991-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-04-18 | 1994-10-18 | 1995-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |