Abstract: The combined battery jumper cable with wrench is configured for use with a vehicle. The combined battery jumper cable with wrench forms an electric termination that attaches a cable to a terminal post of the vehicle battery. The combined battery jumper cable with wrench forms a ratchet that is used to attach an electrical terminal of the vehicle to the terminal post of the vehicle battery. The combined battery jumper cable with wrench includes a working head, a transfer mount, and a motive structure. The transfer mount attaches the motive structure to the working head. The working head is the working element of the tool. The motive structure transfer externally provided energy to the working head through the transfer mount. The motive structure removably attaches to the transfer mount.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery module having a plurality of unit cells that can be charged and discharged, the battery module including busbars for electrically interconnecting the unit cells, ring terminals connected to electrical connection portions of the unit cells for measuring voltages of the unit cells, and a busbar mounting member mounted at an outer surface of the battery module corresponding to the electrical connection portions of the unit cells, the busbar mounting member including ring terminal guides for preventing rotation of the ring terminals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery pack capable of discharging gases in a pouch type battery cell when a gas pressure inside the pouch type battery cell is increased over a reference pressure, the battery pack including: a plurality of pouch type battery cells; a case comprising partitions suppressing the pouch type battery cells from expanding in a thickness direction thereof, wherein the pouch type battery cells are respectively held in spaces defined by the partitions; and a punching unit installed on the case to pierce a portion of surfaces of the pouch type battery cells, which is not supported by the partition, and having pin members of which number is equal to that of the pouch type battery cells.

Abstract: Methods for controlling the usage of individual and/or groups of batteries within a bank of batteries are provided. Methods for connecting batteries are also provided. Battery connector boards are provided. Battery banks are also provided. Battery connector assemblies are provided.

Abstract: A battery connector for a portable electronic device comprises a seat body and a plurality of elastic pins, the seat body includes a first plate and a second plate perpendicularly formed a side of the first plate, the first plate and the second plate cooperatively enclosing a plurality of assembly grooves to assemble the elastic pins. Each elastic pin includes a first folding portion and a second folding portion connecting with the first folding portion. The elastic pins are assembled in the assembly grooves accordingly, the first folding portion protrudes from the first plate and the second folding portion protrudes laterally from the second plate. It is also provides a holding structure applying the battery connector.

Abstract: A clamp (1) for male terminal comprises a first tightening ring (21), a second tightening ring (31) constrained to the first tightening ring so as to rotate relative thereto about a rotation axis (Z-Z) extending perpendicularly to the axis of the first ring (A-A) so as to be mobile between a loosened position and a tightened position respectively for loosening and tightening the clamp on the male terminal, tightening means (40) actuable for moving the second tightening ring between the loosened position and the tightened position so as to vary the angle comprised between the axes of the two tightening rings (A-A, B-B). In particular, the second tightening ring (31) is shaped so that, in the tightened position, it surrounds at least one portion of the first tightening ring and acts on said portion for determining the tightening of the first ring on the male terminal.

Abstract: A battery clamp assembly connecting an electrical wire to a battery terminal includes a body having a clamp cavity and at least one connection socket for receiving the electrical wire, a clamp device positioned in the clamp cavity, a compression wedge positioned in the clamp cavity, and a fastening member that engages the compression wedge to couple the clamp and the compression wedge to the body. A polarity marker may be plugged into a terminal aperture provided in an access cover to permit visual identification of the terminal connection. A method of completing an electrical circuit between a component and a power source may include coupling a battery clamp assembly to the power source, connecting the electrical wire to the battery clamp assembly by securing the electrical wire into the connection using the compression screw, and tightening the fastening member which engages the compression wedge to close the clamp.

Abstract: A battery terminal in which opening of the inserting member of the electrode can be controlled so that the battery electrode is connected promptly and firmly, transformation of the electrode can be avoided by preventing excessively tight connection of the electrode, electric resistance is reduced by maximizing contacting surface of the electrode thereby enhancing electric conductivity, and connecting process is conveniently carried out by fastening the bolt which controls the opening of the inserting member at upper portion of the device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery connection with an anti-locking system including a casing for connection of the electric cables furnished with a lever articulated between a locked position and an unlocked position. The connection has an anti-locking system preventing the lowering of the lever and hence the locking of the connection on the battery terminal, if the interlocking is not correctly achieved. The anti-locking system includes a detector that can be moved between two configurations which correspond to the locked position and to the unlocked position of the connection and is suitable, in the configuration corresponding to the locked position, for pressing against a surface of the battery containing the battery terminal.

Abstract: A wire coupling device which may be used joining at least a separate first wire and second wire comprising: a housing having at least a first port and a second port, each port configured to receive a separate wire; a camming member disposed between the at least first and second ports, the camming member rotatable between a first, open position and a second, closed position, where the camming member provides electrical contact between the at least first wire and second wire when in the second, closed position.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is a jumper cable clamp that is biased to a position with its jaws open. Another aspect of the present invention is a jumper cable clamp that uses biases open its jaws using torsional tension in a helical spring. Another aspect of the present invention is a jumper cable clamp that includes a set of jaws, a jaw-biasing hardware set and a ratchet hardware set where: (i) the jaw-biasing hardware set biases the jaws towards an open position; and (ii) the ratchet hardware set holds the position of the jaws at regular positional increments as the jaws are moved, against the bias provided by the jaw-biasing hardware set, towards a closed position. Preferably, the ratchet hardware set further includes a quick release mechanism structured, located, sized, shaped and/or mechanically connected to release a ratcheted engagement of the ratchet hardware set upon activation of the quick release mechanism.

Abstract: A battery connector for a portable electronic device comprises a seat body and a plurality of elastic pins, the seat body includes a first plate and a second plate perpendicularly formed a side of the first plate, the first plate and the second plate cooperatively enclosing a plurality of assembly grooves to assemble the elastic pins. Each elastic pin includes a first folding portion and a second folding portion connecting with the first folding portion. The elastic pins are assembled in the assembly grooves accordingly, the first folding portion protrudes from the first plate and the second folding portion protrudes laterally from the second plate. It is also provides a holding structure applying the battery connector.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrical connector frame member. The electrical connector frame member includes a first leg section, a conductor receiving section, and a wedge section. The first leg section is configured to be connected to an electrical isolator. The conductor receiving section is connected to the first leg section. The conductor receiving section is configured to receive an electrical conductor. The wedge section extends from the conductor receiving section. The wedge section is integrally formed with the conductor receiving section and comprises a wedge connector shell contact surface. The wedge connector shell contact surface is angled relative to the conductor receiving section.

Abstract: A battery clamp includes a collar cooperating with opposing compression plates to engage a battery terminal. The clamp further includes a locking mechanism adapted to apply a compression force between the collar and the battery terminal. A method of securing a battery clamp to a terminal includes positioning a clamp around a terminal of a battery, wherein the clamp includes a collar and opposing compression plates. The method further includes engaging the collar to the terminal of the battery by applying a force to the compression plates.

Abstract: A battery terminal-cable connector provides an electrical connection between a battery terminal and a cable. The connector contains an integral cylindrical sleeve and flanges member, a cable fitting, a bolt, a pin, and a cam lever. The cam lever is movable between a first position that allows the flanges to separate and a second position that urges the flanges to contact.

Abstract: A battery terminal connector for a generally cube-shaped automotive battery. The battery has a flat, horizontally disposed top. The battery terminal connector has a body portion with a top, a bottom, and an intermediate aperture for engaging a battery post. This intermediate aperture has a size that is variable to accommodate placement of the connector onto, and the removal of the connector from, the battery post. The battery terminal connector has a lever with two opposite ends, the first end being connected to the terminal connector, and the second end being positioned above the flat horizontally disposed top of the battery. The second end is easily accessible so as to permit a user to actuate that lever, and move that lever from a first position to a second position. Movement from the first to the second position facilitates the removal of overcaps.

Abstract: A clamping device utilizing the mechanism of conventional vise-grip or locking pliers comprises a L-shape fixed arm and a L-shape movable arm, an insulating U-shape clamping jaw which is connected to the ground cable of an arc welding system; and a floating pad attached to a threaded rod so that the effective clamping size of the clamping device is adjustable. With the U-shape clamping jaw, the clamping device is capable of clamping firmly flat workpieces of various thicknesses as well as workpieces with curved or angled surfaces and providing a good electrical contact between the ground cable of the arc welding system and the workpiece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery connection with an anti-locking system including a casing for connection of the electric cables furnished with a lever articulated between a locked position and an unlocked position. The connection has an anti-locking system preventing the lowering of the lever and hence the locking of the connection on the battery terminal, if the interlocking is not correctly achieved. The anti-locking system includes a detector that can be moved between two configurations which correspond to the locked position and to the unlocked position of the connection and is suitable, in the configuration corresponding to the locked position, for pressing against a surface of the battery containing the battery terminal.

Abstract: A clamping device utilizing the mechanism of conventional vise-grip or locking pliers comprises a L-shape fixed arm and a L-shape movable arm, an insulating U-shape clamping jaw which is connected to the ground cable of an arc welding system; and a floating pad attached to a threaded rod so that the effective clamping size of the clamping device is adjustable. With the U-shape clamping jaw, the clamping device is capable of clamping firmly flat workpieces of various thicknesses as well as workpieces with curved or angled surfaces and providing a good electrical contact between the ground cable of the arc welding system and the workpiece.

Abstract: A battery terminal connector for connecting to a battery terminal to a battery cable without the use of tools. The connector is of trapezoidal rectangular rounded shape which includes a lateral movable jaw, a movable lever effecting the movement of the jaw, the jaw and lever being lie in the same plane and enclosed by the two body portion. A cap is fitted on one side to cover the battery terminal from exposure to dirt and moisture. A slot is provided on opposite side of the connector for receiving the electric cable. Lateral movement of the jaw portion within and relative to the battery terminal connector effects the closing of a hollow opening. The jaw portion squeezed the cable setting against the battery terminal and thus enabling a secure electrical setting. The connector is made of lightweight material and is having the property of plastic polymer and thermo cold to resist extreme temperature.

Abstract: A cable connector having a one-piece body with a termination end for terminating an electrical cable and a clamping end for clamping to a terminal post is provided. The cable connector's clamping end may include a pair of spaced apart deformably movable clamping arms for supporting the terminal post therebetween. A lever attached to the movable arms may also be provided where the lever may be actuable between a first position urging the arms towards one another to clamp the clamping end to the terminal post and a second position urging the arms apart so as to unclamp the arms from the terminal post to permit removal of the connector body from the terminal post.

Abstract: A connector for a terminal of a battery includes an elastically deformable clamping member that receives the terminal of the battery. A lever is moveable relative to the clamping member between a locked position and an unlocked position. The lever applies a clamping force to the clamping member in the unlocked position. A locking element engages the lever in the locked position to prevent movement thereof. The locking element is elastically deformable such that the locking element releases the lever when the clamping member receives the terminal of the battery so that the lever is moveable to the unlocked position.

Abstract: This invention is an improved battery booster cable and clamp apparatus that operates in conjunction with a two piece split electrically conductive housing that is adapted to allow a battery terminal to reside therein, the two pieces of the housing being slid into or away from gripping contact with the terminal along a connecting base plate by utilizing a spring energized buckle or clamp assembly.

Abstract: The invention proposes a terminal contact for electric conductors in an insulating housing (1) with electric contacts that are arranged in separate chambers (11), wherein a clamping sleeve (3) is in axial alignment with and connected to a slide element (2) that is also arranged in the chambers (11). A single-wire or multi-wire electric conductor that is inserted into a through-bore of the slide element and the clamping sleeve connected thereto is pushed over a stationary, rigid and barb-shaped terminal region of the conductor rail while the slide element is axially moved along the chamber, wherein the strands are clamped between the terminal region and the clamping sleeve.

Abstract: A battery terminal connector comprises a main body including a clamp having first and second flanges extending from ends thereof and a terminal receiving member extending from the first flange. A lever is removeably attached to the first and second flanges by a threaded shaft and a knurled nut. The lever is connected to the threaded shaft by an eyelet and is rotatable between an open position and a closed position. The lever pulls the first and second flanges toward each other in the closed position. A ring terminal has a ring connected to the terminal receiving member.

Abstract: An apparatus and method and processing a semiconductor substrate that controls heating of the substrate to thereby control the depth of the junctions formed by impurities implanted in the semiconductor substrate by heating a device side of the semiconductor substrate to a reference temperature and heating the device side of the semiconductor substrate to a heat activation temperature that is greater than the reference temperature for an activation period, which provides sufficient energy to activate the impurities so that they become part of the lattice structure of the substrate while minimizing diffusion of the impurities across the substrate and reducing the temperature gradient in the substrate to minimize stress in the substrate.

Abstract: The improved battery cable clamp connector provides additional leverage for breaking corrosion and separating the legs of the clamp by positioning the pull for mechanical advantage and designing a lever to orient at a greater angle to the connecting rod and thereby separate the battery cable clamp legs. Self-lubricating and non-corrosive materials are also used to advantage in the manufacture of the connector.

Abstract: A battery clamp comprises a contact ring that can be placed on a battery contact of a battery to be connected, a spring ring capable of pressing the contact ring against the battery contact, and a press-on housing capable of pressing the spring ring against the contact ring. There is further proposed a battery which is particularly suitable for being used in combination with such a battery clamp.

Abstract: A cable terminal includes a captivated locking ring and a sealed crimp joint to a cable. In a particular embodiment, the cable terminal is cast from a lead alloy and a crimp tube is lead plated before being cast into the body of the cable terminal. This forms a sealed pocket to accept the stripped end of the cable. The lead plating on the crimp tube cold flows during the crimping operation and forms a secure, reliable mechanical and electrical connection. In a further embodiment, heat shrink tubing with a heat-activated adhesive on the interior of the tubing is formed over the end of the crimp tube and cable.

Abstract: A battery clamp for being connected to a battery contact comprises a connecting lug, a contact ring which is provided with a slot so as to form two opposite clamping ends, and a spring which engages the clamping ends of the contact ring. The battery clamp further comprises a blocking wedge which can be shifted between a contact position in which it releases the clamping ends such that the spring can pull the clamping ends together, a mounting position in which it keeps the clamping ends of the contact ring to be spread apart such that the battery clamp can be placed on the battery contact, and a pull-off position in which it spreads the clamping ends of the contact ring to a larger degree than in the mounting position such that the battery clamp can be pulled off from the battery contact.

Abstract: The invention involves a battery connector electrically connecting a multi-strand automotive-type cable to an automotive-type battery terminal where the battery connector is comprised of a connecting portion for engagement with an automotive-type battery terminal and a rigid cable-attachment portion that includes a non-deformable neck that extends from the connecting portion and defines a cavity having a depth, a closed inner end, an open outer end and a cross-sectional area that is substantially equal along the entire depth between the inner end and the outer end as well as substantially equal to the diameter of the cable. Solder is secured within the cavity, and flux is secured within the cavity in contact with the solder. The solder and flux are both of amounts suitable for soldering engagement of the cable to the cable-attachment portion, thereby facilitating soldering of the automotive-type cable to the battery connector.

Abstract: A metal terminal (20) includes an post winding-around portion (23) which is connectable to an electrode post (2) to clasp from an outer side thereof. When a lock lever (25) is pressed down to a locking position, a clasp by the post winding-around portion (23) with respect to the electrode post (2) is set in a locked state. An insulating protective cover (30) is attachable to the metal terminal (20) so as to cover at least an entire connecting portion of the metal terminal (20), connected to the electrode post (2), when a distal end portion of the protective cover (30) is pressed down, while using as a fulcrum a proximal end portion of the protective cover (30) abutted against the post winding-around portion (23), and while causing the lock lever (25) to follow the protective cover (30) so that the lock lever (25) is pressed down to the locking position.

Abstract: A battery terminal connector for providing a better and more secure manner of connecting battery cables to batteries. The battery terminal connector includes a support member having a main portion and a jaw portion integrally attached to the main portion; and also includes a jaw member being pivotally attached to the support member and being opposed to the jaw portion of the support member; and further includes cable fastening members attached to the support member for clamping the battery terminal connector to a battery cable; and also includes a locking assembly for locking the jaw member to the jaw portion of the support member.

Abstract: An electrical connector that quickly clamps to or releases from a battery st has a band comprised of a flexible loop and a portion of the band remote from the loop. A flexible arm swingably mounts to the remote portion of the band, and a lever is journalled to one end of the arm. A leg of the lever connects to the loop, and the loop biases the leg away from the post. The electrical connector has a clamping configuration where the one end of the pivot arm is at a position relatively near the flat segment. The electrical connector has a post-releasing configuration where the one end of the arm is at a position relatively far from the flat segment. When the electrical connector goes from the clamping configuration to the release configuration, the one end of the arm swings through an intermediate position between its near and far positions. The arm is more elastically deformed in the intermediate position than in either the near or far positions.

Abstract: A snap-lock battery terminal connector (10) is disclosed. The connector (10) comprises a substantially annular ring (11) which has a lug (22) to which an electrical cable (23) is clamped. The connector (10) further comprises a pivotal member (13) which is manually graspable and which is used to move a clamping member (17) into engagement with one of a plurality or sockets (19) positioned on the exterior surface of the ring (11). The pivotal member (13) when pivoted towards the annular ring (11) with the clamping member engaged in one of the sockets (19) draws the two ends (12 and 20) together for the connector (10) to clamp onto a battery terminal.

Abstract: A device for earthing a bundle of shielded cables as protection against high frequency electromagnetic interference includes a rectangular metal collar in electrically conductive contact with the equipment to which or from which the shielded cables run. The cable shields are exposed and pressed into contact with an electrically conductive base plate in electrical contact with the collar, which includes pair-forming openings in each of two mutually opposing sides. The base plate is provided with pairs of outwardly projecting fingers intended for insertion into some of the pair-forming openings. A spring unit, including a pressure plate, a spring, a locking plate provided with pairs of outwardly projecting fingers, a counter-pressure plate, and a holder device, is intended to be inserted in pair-forming openings at a distance from the base plate via the fingers on the locking plate.

Abstract: A connector requiring minimal insertion force and forming a reliable connection has a female terminal and a male terminal. A shaft portion of the male terminal is insertable into a closed end insertion tubular portion of the female terminal. The shaft portion has an expanding slot extending along a length thereof. A projection is provided within the insertion tubular portion near the closed end. A bore diameter of the insertion tubular portion is larger than a diameter of a portion of the shaft portion that is to be first inserted. At a final stage of an insertion operation, the projection fits in the expanding slot. Accordingly, at the final stage of the insertion operation, the shaft portion is forcibly expanded radially outward and brought into contact with the bore wall of the insertion tubular portion at a predetermined contact pressure.

Abstract: A battery clamp for connection of electrical cables to a terminal post of an electric storage battery has a body of electrically conductive material an aperture formed therethrough to accommodate the terminal post and includes cam operated locking means for releasably securing the clamp to the post and also means for releasably securing at least one electric cable to the clamp.Also disclosed is a cam operated electrical cable connector for use with the battery clamp or a suitably adapted cable adaptor.

Abstract: A battery terminal post clamp including a quick coupling device for its connection to a battery terminal post and operating means for operating the quick coupling device, said operating means being provided with an insulated handle means. The insulated handle means (320 is connected to the operating means (120 by lost motion means (37, 38, 39, 40) allowing the handle means (32) to be moved a limited distance without operating the quick coupling device to disengage said battery terminal post, said limited distance enabling access to metallic parts of the clamp.

Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect coupler for dry cell batteries including a flexible metal strap of copper, silver or alloys thereof having quick connect/disconnect clamps at each end. Each of the clamps has a base plate with a first aperture defining an inner surface complementary in shape to an electrode post of a dry cell battery and a second aperture intersecting the first aperture. A cylindrical stub shaft having a flat area thereon is rotatably mounted with respect to the base plate and extends into the second aperture. When the flat area of the stub shaft is aligned with the inner surface of the first aperture, the clamp may be easily slipped onto or off of an electrode post of the associated dry cell battery, but when the stub shaft flat is out of alignment with the inner surface of said first aperture the stub shaft contacts the electrode post and forces same into contact with the inner surface of the first aperture to establish good electrical contact between the clamp and the associated electrode.

Abstract: A connector which is used to electrically connect one or more cables with the post of a battery has two jaws which are integral at one of their ends and define a gap with their other ends. The median portions of the jaws define an opening for the post. The other ends of the jaws are movable relative to each other to thereby deform the jaws and move their median portions into and from engagement with a post in the opening. Such movements are effected by a screw or nut which is accessible from the upper sides of the jaws and is rotatable about an axis which is parallel to the axis of the post in the opening. Conversion of rotary movements of the screw or nut into substantially translatory movements of the other ends and median portions of the jaws toward or away from each other is effected by a cam and follower assembly.

Abstract: The jaws of the clamp are pivoted towards each other in a locked position of the clamp by a toggle arrangement. An electrical connection between the jaws of the clamp and the cable are effected only when the clamp is in its locked position.