Abstract: A battery terminal connector includes a clamp with extended arms to engage with varying size of terminal post of a battery. A connector extending from the clamp has either a protruded or hollow end depending on whether the clamp is engaged with a positive or negative terminal. A cable connecting a terminal of an external device is shaped to accommodate the connector to supply current to the external device from the battery. The battery terminal connector providing a connecting and cable shaped differently depending on whether it is connected to a positive or negative terminal post of the battery reduces accidents caused by mistakenly cross connecting a positive terminal of the battery to a negative terminal of the external device, and vice versa.

Abstract: An energy storage apparatus includes: energy storage devices each of which has a container and an electrode terminal; a connecting member which is connected to the electrode terminal of one of the energy storage devices and is connected to an external conductive member; and a restricting portion which is in contact with the container, which said one energy storage device includes, and is in contact with the connecting member to restrict the connecting member from moving by an external force.

Abstract: A clamp for clamping an electrical terminal terminating an electrical wire to an electrically conductive post includes a saddle and a fastener. The saddle has an inner surface and at least partially circumferentially surrounds the post. A projection on the inner surface of the saddle is received in a hole of the electrical terminal. The fastener fastens the saddle to the post with the projection received in the electrical terminal so as to sandwich the electrical terminal between the post and the saddle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a connection member for electrically interconnecting a plurality of battery cells in a battery pack in which the battery cells are mounted, wherein the connection member includes at least two terminal contact parts, which are connected to electrode terminals of neighboring battery cells, and a connection part for interconnecting the terminal contact parts, and wherein the terminal contact parts are lower in height, by a size corresponding to the thickness of a pack case, than the connection part such that the connection member connects the electrode terminals of the battery cells while the connection member is mounted on the outer surface of the pack case, and a battery pack including the same. Consequently, the connection member according to the present invention has the effect of effectively interconnecting the electrode terminals of the battery cells through a simple assembly process.

Abstract: A connector on an electronic device includes a pair of locking plates, a guide groove, and a space. Each locking plate has, on its edge, a first concave portion, a first convex portion, a second concave portion, and a second convex portion. An intermediate surface for determining a position of an accessory device below the guide groove is provided below the second concave portions and the second convex portions. A contact mounting surface provided with plural contacts is provided below the first convex portions. Guide surfaces for determining a position of the accessory device in the width direction of the guide groove are provided below the first concave portions and the first convex portions.

Abstract: A rotation restricting member (40) of a battery terminal unit (U) is provided with a main body (41) capable of restricting a mounting angle of a battery terminal (20) with respect to a battery post (12) by coming into contact with a battery (10) with the battery terminal (20) connected with the battery post (12), press-fitting portions (42) formed integral to the main body (41) and adapted to fix the rotation restricting member (40) to the battery terminal (20) by being press-fitted into an opening (32) formed in a side surface of a bolt holding portion (22), and a detachment restricting piece (56) formed integral to the main body (41) and adapted to restrict a movement of the main body (41) in a direction opposite to a pressing direction by being engaged with a terminal fitting (60) tightened to a stud bolt (24).

Abstract: A rotation restricting member (40) of a battery terminal unit (U) is provided with a main body (41) capable of restricting a mounting angle of a battery terminal (20) with respect to a battery post (12) by coming into contact with a battery (10) with the battery terminal (20) connected with the battery post (12), press-fitting portions (42) formed integral to the main body (41) and adapted to fix the rotation restricting member (40) to the battery terminal (20) by being press-fitted into an opening (32) formed in a side surface of a bolt holding portion (22), and a detachment restricting piece (56) formed integral to the main body (41) and adapted to restrict a movement of the main body (41) in a direction opposite to a pressing direction by being engaged with a terminal fitting (60) tightened to a stud bolt (24).

Abstract: An electromechanical connector for use between a power source such as a battery and a device requiring the power such as an automotive electrical system. In some embodiments, the connector includes a radius electrical contact constituting a primary electrical current path, and a band clamp with a slotted band constituting a secondary current path, and a worm drive adjustment assembly for symmetrically tighten the connector to the battery post. A kit is described having an electrical-contact conductor with a concave surface conforming to a battery post, and a band clamp to symmetrically compress the conductor against the post. Some embodiments provide a conductor that conforms to an outer portion of the post, and includes a band clamp mechanism with a band fixed at a non-moving end to the conductor, and at an opposite slotted end interfacing to a worm screw held against the conductor.

Abstract: An electromechanical connector for use between a power source such as a battery and a device requiring the power such as an automotive electrical system. In some embodiments, the connector includes a radius electrical contact constituting a primary electrical current path, and a band clamp with a slotted band constituting a secondary current path, and a worm drive adjustment assembly for symmetrically tighten the connector to the battery post. A kit is described having an electrical-contact conductor with a concave surface conforming to a battery post, and a band clamp to symmetrically compress the conductor against the post. Some embodiments provide a conductor that conforms to an outer portion of the post, and includes a band clamp mechanism with a band fixed at a non-moving end to the conductor, and at an opposite slotted end interfacing to a worm screw held against the conductor.

Abstract: The invention concerns a clamping piece having a fixing end which can be fixed to a structural profile member or the like and a clamping end having two clamping limbs which enclose a clamping eye and which can be tightened by way of a tightening means. The object of the present invention is to further develop a clamping piece of the general kind set forth in such a way that variability is increased. That is achieved in that at least one clamping limb is inclined or angled inwardly and that the tightening means are arranged displaced inclinedly with respect to the longitudinal axis of the clamping piece.

Abstract: An electromechanical connector for use between a power source such as a battery and a device requiring the power such as an automotive electrical system. In some embodiments, the connector includes a radius electrical contact constituting a primary electrical current path, and a band clamp with a slotted band constituting a secondary current path, and a worm drive adjustment assembly for symmetrically tighten the connector to the battery post. A kit is described having an electrical-contact conductor with a concave surface conforming to a battery post, and a band clamp to symmetrically compress the conductor against the post. Some embodiments provide a conductor that conforms to an outer portion of the post, and includes a band clamp mechanism with a band fixed at a non-moving end to the conductor, and at an opposite slotted end interfacing to a worm screw held against the conductor.

Abstract: A battery assembly for a vehicle includes a battery with a post extending therefrom. A terminal is connected to the post, and a blade extends from the terminal. A battery cable includes an attached connector. The connector is configured to receive the blade in a snap-in relationship. The blade includes a protrusion thereon, and the connector includes a spring member configured to provide sufficient normal force on the blade to force the blade against a wall of the connector to provide a reliable electrical contact. The spring member abuts the protrusion to secure the blade in the connector.

Abstract: A power distribution outlet with a fuse, having a battery connector, a connecting block, a distributing block, an insulation plate, a fuse, and an insulation housing is disclosed. The battery connector is connected to the electrode of the battery. The connecting block has a wire to electrically connect the battery connector. The distributing block has a plurality of wire inlets for connecting a plurality of power cords. The connecting block and the distributing block are fixed on an insulation plate and insulated to each other thereby. The fuse electrically connects the connecting block and the distributing block, which are enclosed in the insulation housing. The above structure allows multiple power cords to be conducted with the battery at the same time, while the fuse can be easily inspected and replaced to protect the electronic products connected to the power cords, and the structure is easily fabricated.

Abstract: A battery terminal connector that requires no tools to engage or remove uses a quick-release system in order to increase efficiency. The use of a lever (which makes up an important part of the quick-release system) with a varying radius is used to engage or release the battery terminal connector. The connector is made of an electrically conductive material and connects the battery terminal to the battery cable.

Abstract: The invention is to provide an electronic device battery holder structure comprised of a case of one-piece construction, the said case having an opening formed in its exterior lateral surface as well as another opening formed in its interior lateral surface; a compartment disposed in the said case such that one portion of the said compartment is aligned with and contiguous to the position of the said opening and its other portion is aligned with and contiguous to the position of the said other opening, the said compartment having internally situated a minimum of one or more battery holders that enable the sequential installation of a plurality of batteries from the said opening into the said battery holders.

Abstract: A connection arrangement enables rapid connection and disconnection of a cable wire (11) to a post-shaped automobile battery terminal (12). A battery terminal connector (16), has a platform (17) with a front end forming a post-receiving hole (18) that receives the battery terminal, the platform having a rear end with a pair of stationary shoulders (21) and a pin contact (22) lying between the shoulders. A cable connector (25) includes a socket contact (26) that can connect to the battery connector, and a locking device. The locking device has a pair of clamp arms (31) that are resiliently biased together but that are deflected apart by a separator (38) until the arm shoulders (35) snap behind the stationary shoulders.

Abstract: A battery terminal connector is constructed having a mounting part and a wire distribution part integral with the mounting part, the mounting part having two clamping arms adapted for securing to a terminal of a battery by a screw bolt, the clamping arms defining a circular mounting hole and a gap in communication between the circular mounting hole and external space, the circular mounting hole having spiral grooves extended in reversed directions across each other, the wire distribution part having a forwardly extended opening and two wire distribution portions formed integral with the clamping arms and separated by the forwardly extended opening for receiving a respective electric wire.

Abstract: A battery terminal connector includes a metal mounting base and a number of metal wire distribution holders radially extended from the periphery of the mounting base, the mounting base having a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm arranged in parallel and defining a circular mounting hole and a narrow gap in communication with the circular mounting hole for mounting on a terminal of a battery, the first clamping arm having a transverse screw hole disposed on a front extension portion thereof, the second clamping arm having a transverse through hole disposed on a front extension portion thereof and connected to the transverse screw hole of the first clamping arm by a screw bolt after coupling of the circular mounting hole to the terminal of the battery, the wire distribution holders each having one or more screw holes for the mounting of a respective screw bolt to secure a respective electric wire.

Abstract: A coated battery terminal for protection from corrosion. A non-conductive coating is deposited on all outer surfaces of a battery terminal which prevents the terminal from being exposed to the hostile environment which lead acid batteries are subject, thus increasing battery terminal life. The coating can be color-coded to assist in polarity identification. The coating eases clean-up and decreases maintenance of the battery terminals.

Abstract: A battery terminal connector is constructed having a mounting part and a wire distribution part integral with the mounting part, the mounting part having two clamping arms adapted for securing to a terminal of a battery by a screw bolt, the wire distribution part having a forwardly extended opening and two wire distribution portions formed integral with the clamping arms and separated by the forwardly extended opening for receiving a respective electric wire.

Abstract: An electrical connector to post-type batteries in which the electrical cable or the like is selectively settably gripped using jaw elements movable toward or away from each other.

Abstract: An electric storage battery connector assembly, including a male connector, which includes an elongate, generally cylindrical, electrically-conductive post having a fixed end for being attached to an electrical cable and a free end. A female connector electrically communicates with a terminal of the battery. The female connector is formed of an electrically-conductive material and has a recess therein for receiving therein the post of the male connector. A cam is integrally-formed on the free end of the post of the male connector, and a cam follower is carried in the recess of the female connector for cooperating with the cam on the post of the male connector for relative rotational movement between the unlocked position where the post may be inserted into or removed from the recess in the female connector, and the locked position where the post is locked into the recess of the female connector against removal therefrom.

Abstract: An electric storage battery connector assembly, including a male connector, which includes an elongate, generally cylindrical, electrically-conductive post having a fixed end for being attached to an electrical cable and a free end. A female connector electrically communicates with a terminal of the battery. The female connector is formed of an electrically-conductive material and has a recess therein for receiving therein the post of the male connector. A cam is integrally-formed on the free end of the post of the male connector, and a cam follower is carried in the recess of the female connector for cooperating with the cam on the post of the male connector for relative rotational movement between the unlocked position where the post may be inserted into or removed from the recess in the female connector, and the locked position where the post is locked into the recess of the female connector against removal therefrom.

Abstract: A terminal main body 3 has a supporting member 2 that clamps the periphery of a battery post P, and a pair of clamp arms 7. Each arm 7 has two angled bolt through holes 6. When a bolt 4 is attached, the attachment axis L and the attachment axis M of the post P are inclined at an angle thus increasing access possibilities for a wrench 15.

Abstract: In automotive applications, a storage battery is substantially box-like and includes a first surface and a second surface. An electrical terminal is disposed on the first surface. An apparatus is used no connect a battery cable to the battery. The apparatus includes a first conductor and a second conductor. The first conductor is adapted for attaching to the electrical terminal. The second conductor is adapted for attaching the battery cable to the first conductor. The conductors are shaped to conform with a change in contour between the first surface and the second surface of the battery.

Abstract: The electrode holding portion is formed of band metal bent round into an annular shape, and a pair of lugs are formed at the ends of the holding portion. At the free end of one lug, a stopper is formed by being squarely bent toward the facing lug. Additionally, beside the flanges formed protruding outward from the top rim ranging from the electrode holding portion to the lugs and also along the bottom rim of the lug, reinforcement pieces are formed along the top and bottom rims of the stopper continuously respectively ranging from the flanges. Since deformation of the stopper is prevented by the reinforcement pieces, the deformation of the electrode holding portion due to excessive diametric reduction is surely prevented.

Abstract: A snap-on battery cable connector including an electrically conductive, elongated body formed with a pair of semi-circular jaws projecting from a central yoke and cooperating to form a battery terminal-receiving socket and formed distally with respective ears formed with first and second bores. An eccentric cam is received rotatably in the first bore and a connector pin in the second bore. A connector link connects between the pin and cam to cooperate with a crank handle mounted on cam to selectively draw the ears together to grip the terminal. A cable connector ring is carried from the yoke and is formed with a connector bore which receives a stud held therein by a cross pin and projecting therefrom to form an upstanding threaded shaft and further including a fastener for fastening the stud to the connector and a connector nut for receipt on such shaft.

Abstract: In a tool for boosting (jump starting) a vehicle, it is know that there is a battery as a power source and booster cables to bring the energy to the engine. In this invention, the battery and the cables are incorporated into one unit which includes the battery, the cables and protective holsters (housing) to lodge the cables. The holsters are an integral part of the unit and swivel at 90.degree. (degrees) to permit easy access. In this way, everything can be carried in one hand. Also, because the unit can be easily placed close to the engine, the cables can be much shorter than regular booster cables. It is easier to use since there are only two connections to make instead of four. Finally, the holsters, which house the booster clips protect the user from short circuits.

Abstract: A battery terminal connector which is capable of reliably maintaining an electrical cable or harness in electrical contact with a battery, while having the added benefit of having an economical two-piece construction whose individual members are formed by separate stamping operations. The two-piece construction permits one member to be sized and structured to securely clamp the battery terminal post while the second member is sized and structured to securely crimp the electrical cable or cables. The battery terminal connector includes two separate circumferential bands, each of which circumscribes and clamps the battery terminal post. The circumferential bands define a circumferential slot therebetween which slightly extrudes the battery terminal post to increase the retention capability of the battery terminal connector.

Abstract: A connecting member 1 for achieving electric conduction is composed of a contacting and surrounding portion 2 for surrounding a battery terminal B, right and left holding portions 3 confronting each other, and elastic force applying portion 5 having end surfaces to be abutted against each other. A connecting bolt 6 to be inserted into the holding portions 3 is split into two portions connected to each other, i.e. half-split members 6A and 6B and recessed inserting grooves 7 for holding a cable C and engaging means 8 to be meshed each other are defined on the surfaces of the half-split members 6A and 6B. The connecting bolt 6 is inserted into the inserting grooves 4 from the one side of the holding portions and a hut 10 is tightened to the male portion of the connecting bolt 6 projecting from the other side thereof and the cable C is fixed to an outside of the holding portions 3.