US4755153A
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Capacitor cover for CG type capacitor
Assignee: Electrolytics Inc
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Filing: 1987-04-02
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Granted: 1988-07-05
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Expires: 2007-04-02
Abstract
Abstract An internally threaded insert having a knurled outer surface is positioned in an aperture formed in a cover for a capacitor. This provides an antitwist characteristic between the insert and the walls of the aperture to facilitate a seal between the two. An electrical terminal can then be threaded into the insert to electrically connect it to an internal lead of the capacitor. A bushing is also carried in the aperture to provide a seal between the insert and the cover. The insert has a tenon which includes a shoulder providing large and small diameters. The large diameter tenon is deformed to provide a washer and seal at and around the insert at the aperture. After placement of the internal capacitor lead over the formed washer around the insert, the smaller diameter tenon is deformed to provide a rivet head over the lead to hold it in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Josef K. Limanowski
- 👤 Thomas L. Arnold
- 👤 C. Wayne Hodges
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:28
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01G; H01G4/00; H01G4/002; H01G4/228; H01G4/236
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A method of providing a capacitor cover and an electrical connector electrically connecting at least one electrical terminal to at least one internal lead of the capacitor, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a disc of electrically insulative material and having at least one aperture therein, (b) providing an insert to be inserted in said aperture, said insert being comprised of a knurled portion, a tenon extending therefrom, and receiving means adapted to receive said electrical terminal, said tenon having a shoulder to provide first and second diameter tenons, (c) forcing said knurled portion into said aperture such that an anti-twist characteristic is developed between said insert and said disc, (d) deforming said first diameter tenon to flatten same against said disc to provide a washer and a seal between said disc and said tenon, and (e) positioning said internal lead on said washer and deforming said second diameter tenon against said internal lead to hold same in place.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
161 words
A method of providing a capacitor cover and an electrical connector electrically connecting at least one electrical terminal to at least one internal lead of the capacitor, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a disc of electrically insulative material and having at least one aperture therein, (b) providing an insert to be inserted in said aperture, said insert being comprised of a knurled portion, a tenon extending therefrom, and receiving means adapted to receive said electrical terminal, said tenon having a shoulder to provide first and second diameter tenons, (c) forcing said knurled portion into said aperture such that an anti-twist characteristic is developed between said insert and said disc, (d) deforming said first diameter tenon to flatten same against said disc to provide a washer and a seal between said disc and said tenon, and (e) positioning said internal lead on said washer and deforming said second diameter tenon against said internal lead to hold same in place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said knurled portion is forced into said aperture through pressure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said first diameter tenon is flattened by orbital riveting.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said second diameter tenon is deformed by orbital riveting.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A method according to claim 1 and further comprising the steps of providing an electrically insulative bushing, and locating said bushing in surrounding relation to said first diameter tenon and in engagement with said disc, wherein said bushing is captured between said washer and said disc when said first diameter tenon is deformed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method according to claim 5 and further comprising the step of forcing said knurled portion into at least a portion of said bushing.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
192 words
A method of providing a capacitor cover and an electrical connector electrically connecting at least one electrical terminal to at least one internal lead of the capacitor, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a disc of electrically insulative material having therein at least one aperture, (b) providing an insert to be inserted in said aperture, said insert including a knurled portion, a tenon extending therefrom and having a shoulder to provide first and second diameter tenons, and reciving means adapted to receive said electrical terminal, (c) forcing said knurled portion into said aperture such that an anti-twist characteristic is developed between said insert and said disc, (d) providing an electrically insulative bushing and locating said bushing in surrounding relation to said first diameter tenon and in engagement with said disc, (e) deforming said first diameter tenon to flatten same against said disc to provide a washer and a seal between said disc and said tenon and to capture said bushing between said washer and said disc, and (f) positioning said internal lead on said washer and deforming said second diameter tenon against said internal lead to hold same in place.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
192 words
A method of providing a capacitor cover and an electrical connector electrically connecting at least one electrical terminal to at least one internal lead of the capacitor, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a disc of electrically insulative material having therein at least one aperture, (b) providing an insert to be inserted in said aperture, said insert including a knurled portion, a tenon extending therefrom and having a shoulder to provide first and second diameter tenons, and reciving means adapted to receive said electrical terminal, (c) forcing said knurled portion into said aperture such that an anti-twist characteristic is developed between said insert and said disc, (d) providing an electrically insulative bushing and locating said bushing in surrounding relation to said first diameter tenon and in engagement with said disc, (e) deforming said first diameter tenon to flatten same against said disc to provide a washer and a seal between said disc and said tenon and to capture said bushing between said washer and said disc, and (f) positioning said internal lead on said washer and deforming said second diameter tenon against said internal lead to hold same in place.
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