Abstract: The battery pack houses a protection circuit along with a rechargeable cell in a case. The protection circuit is provided with switching devices to control current flow in the rechargeable cell, and a control circuit to control the switching devices. The protection circuit is molded in a single package with insulating material to make a one-package unit. The one-package unit is retained in a holding space in an insulating holder. The one-package unit, insulating holder, and rechargeable cell are held in the case.

Abstract: An improved terminal post assembly for low resistance high conductivity, lead/acid batteries in which the conventional cast lead connector which connects the battery post with the terminal has been replaced by a prefabricated connector formed of a material having a non-lead content of greater than 50% and a melting temperature of greater than 450° F.

Abstract: A curable adhesive composition is provided which comprises an epoxy terminated silane. A thin profile battery and a substrate to which the thin profile battery is to be conductively connected are also provided. The curable adhesive composition is interposed between the thin profile battery and the substrate. It is cured into an electrically conductive bond electrically interconnecting the battery and the substrate. In another aspect, the invention includes a method of conductively interconnecting electronic components using a curable adhesive composition which comprises an epoxy terminated silane. The invention in another aspect includes interposing a curable epoxy composition between first and second electrically conductive components to be electrically interconnected. At least one of the components comprises a metal surface with which the curable epoxy is to electrically connect. The epoxy is cured into an electrically conductive bond electrically interconnecting the first and second components.

Abstract: A life extending device, such as a capacitor, is optionally positioned to be electrically connected in parallel with a battery. In one embodiment, the life extending device is optionally inserted in a battery holder which is used in substitution for the original battery. The battery holder is designed for at least one AA battery and the battery being replaced is a lithium ion or lithium metal primary battery.

Abstract: A battery of electrochemical cells placed in a container of insulating material that has at least one wall including contact elements to connect the battery to an external application. The contact elements are grouped together and separated from one another by partitions of insulating material thus forming a single terminal unit, with the partitions and the wall being made as a single piece.

Abstract: For use with a composite battery stand having a shelf adapted to receive at least one battery, an electrical distribution system, a composite battery stand incorporating the system and a method of manufacturing the composite battery stand. In one embodiment, the system includes: (1) a rigid conductor, longitudinally formed in the shelf, that provides structural support to the shelf and (2) a connector coupled to the rigid conductor and adapted to receive a mating connector of a battery thereby providing electrical connectivity thereto.

Abstract: A serviceable fused battery terminal comprising a disposable fused battery end containing a fuse link, the disposable fused battery end being initially integrated with a cable-connecting portion of the terminal which is secured to an electrical cable, for example by crimping in known manner. When the fuse blows, the battery end is removed from the cable-connecting end by breaking or separating it, while the cable-connecting end remains secured to the cable in its original fashion. A portion of the cable-connecting end is formed as a reattachment point for a replacement fused battery end 22, which is then secured to the remaining original cable-connecting end to create a new fused terminal. The inventive terminal allows for the easy replacement of blown fuses in the field without having to cut or otherwise remove the cable-connecting portion of the terminal from the cable.

Abstract: A battery means for hand held electronic devices includes a device body with an elongated chamber which has an end opening and an elongated flange means, and an elongated battery packet moveable in the chamber through the end opening and is able to nest in the chamber securely because of the elongated flange means. The battery packet is an independent and self-contained unit houses a battery inside. The battery packet has a plurality of second contacts to couple with the battery and to engage with a plurality of first contacts located in the chamber to transmit electric power.

Abstract: A battery system includes a battery with a pair of terminals extending from one side of the battery case, and a tray-like battery holder. The terminals have hollow sockets inserted therein which are engaged by posts extending from conductive plugs that extend through an end wall of the holder. A threaded connection is formed in the plug and opens to the outside of the holder. Alignment posts are formed in the holder to be disposed within cylindrical wells in the bottom of the battery case and ensure proper alignment of the battery in the holder. A hinged latch is formed in the holder and engages a projection on the battery case. When in place in the holder, the battery case rests on resilient pads located on a floor of the holder.

Abstract: A stand alone battery module including: (a) a mechanical configuration; (b) a thermal management configuration; (c) an electrical connection configuration; and (d) an electronics configuration. Such a module is fully interchangeable in a battery pack assembly, mechanically, from the thermal management point of view, and electrically. With the same hardware, the module can accommodate different cell sizes and, therefore, can easily have different capacities. The module structure is designed to accommodate the electronics monitoring, protection, and printed wiring assembly boards (PWAs), as well as to allow airflow through the module. A plurality of modules may easily be connected together to form a battery pack. The parts of the module are designed to facilitate their manufacture and assembly.

Abstract: A battery terminal jumper clip is presented that is capable of providing series battery connection between adjacent batteries in a battery stack useful for an uninterruptible power supply. The battery terminal jumper clip accommodates tab type terminal connectors and utilizes a single piece unitary construction. Once inserted to provide series coupling between adjacent batteries, the battery terminal jumper clip prevents inadvertent removal by providing a snap-on locking surface for the tab terminal connectors. Lateral removal is also inhibited via axial retention surfaces on either side of the battery terminal jumper clip. A bus surface provides a current path between adjacent tab connectors in the series coupling, and mechanical connection is insured through the provision of at least tab retention clip.

Abstract: A terminal unit (TU) includes a battery terminal (2) mounted at the leading end of a wiring harness (4), and a holder (8) mounted on the wiring harness (4) at a position distanced from the battery terminal (2). A current sensor (12) is transported separately from the terminal unit (TU) to a connection site to a battery (B). The battery terminal (2) is introduced through the current sensor (12) and the current sensor (12) then is coupled with the holder (8) at the connection site. This operation is performed at a position distanced from the battery (B), and hence can be performed smoothly without being hindered.

Abstract: A battery cell 10 is attached in an apparatus loaded in a revolving body, etc., such that the negative electrode 2 side of the battery cell 10 is oriented, within a prescribed angular range, in the direction in which centrifugal force acts.

Abstract: A battery body (27) has positive and negative battery electrodes (29, 30), which are provided in two accommodation spaces (32, 33) surrounded by an insulating wall portion (27a) that is an outer wall thereof, and also has terminal insertion openings (32a, 33a) adapted to permit only battery terminals, which correspond to the battery electrodes (29, 30) accommodated in the accommodation spaces (32, 33), respectively, to be fitted thereto. Each of the battery terminals (24, 25) has a connecting flat plate portion (24a, 25a) that has a transversal section of a predetermined shape and can be fitted into a corresponding one of the terminal insertion opening (32a, 33a). One of the terminal insertion openings (32a) has a nearly rectangular opening having an opening width (a1), which is wider than an opening width (c1) of the other terminal insertion opening (33a), and also having an opening height (b1), which is lower than an opening height (d1) of the latter terminal insertion opening (33a).

Abstract: A battery pack includes a vessel 2, a battery mounted in the vessel 2 and a circuit board 3 connected to the battery. An opening 6 is formed on the surface of the vessel 2. A thin-film terminal portion 12 is formed on the circuit board 3 so that it is exposed externally through the opening 6. In this configuration, the battery pack can realize reduction in the weight and thickness and also reduce the production cost.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible slide mounting member for use with a battery package which is disposed on a top surface of a battery and is electrically connected to terminal posts extending outwardly from the battery. In one embodiment, the flexible slide mounting member comprises an elongated member having a central opening extending the length of the flexible slide mounting member and has a rectangular cross section, wherein the central opening receives and retains a portion of the battery package. The flexible slide mounting member has a predetermined number of raised, retaining rails formed on an outer surface thereof, wherein the retaining rails complementarily engage retaining grooves formed on the portions of the housings which are received within the opening of the flexible slide mounting member.

Abstract: An IC card comprising an electronic device and a battery within a plastic card for electrically energizing the electronic device. The battery is comprised of a monolithic electrochemical cell having a lithium-containing cathode, a carbon anode, and a porous polymer separator infused with electrolyte solution. The cell has a thickness of less than 0.7 mm. A package containing the cell formed of a sheet of flexible laminate material having at least one metal foil layer and a layer of an adhesive-like polymeric material. The battery has an overall thickness of less than 0.8 mm.

Abstract: Improved battery chamber contacts for handheld electronic devices include a plurality of longitudinally aligned and differently spaced battery contacts located on a lateral side of an elongated battery packet. The battery packet is housed in an elongated battery chamber in an electronic device. The battery chamber has chamber contacts mating and engageable with the battery contacts. Electronic coupling between the battery packet and the chamber will be established only when all mating contacts between the battery contacts and the chamber contacts are engaged.

Abstract: A bussing structure for bussing current within an electrochemical cell. The bussing structure includes a first plate and a second plate, each having a central aperture therein. Current collection tabs, extending from an electrode stack in the electrochemical cell, extend through the central aperture in the first plate, and are then sandwiched between the first plate and second plate. The second plate is then connected to a terminal on the outside of the case of the electrochemical cell. Each of the first and second plates includes a second aperture which is positioned beneath a safety vent in the case of the electrochemical cell to promote turbulent flow of gasses through the vent upon its opening. The second plate also includes protrusions for spacing the bussing structure from the case, as well as plateaus for connecting the bussing structure to the terminal on the case of the electrochemical cell.

Abstract: The connecting plates 10, 10′ for a battery holder are characterized in that a molded resin plate 11 for integrally molding bus bars 16, 16′ for connecting a plurality of batteries A at intervals corresponding to an arrangement of the plurality of batteries incorporates voltage detection terminals 17 for detecting voltages of the desired batteries in such a condition as to be connected to the bus bars.

Abstract: The invention pertains to housings and enclosures for assemblies of electrochemical cells such as used in consumer electronic devices. A system of structural elements having constant cross-section along at least one axis is provided to construct protective housings for electrochemical cell assemblies. Where cell assemblies include sensitive circuit elements such as circuit boards the fabricated housings include cover portions to reduce the chance of impact or contact damage to the circuit elements. By designing structural elements having open and constant cross-sections, a family of housing components may be fabricated from a single structural element by altering a length. Different configuration housings may also be constructed by rearranging the housing components or introducing additional interconnecting components. By incorporating a unified interconnecting element into each component, interchangeability is increased.

Abstract: An auxiliary power source device for a portable electronic instrument is formed of a main body, an attaching terminal disposed, at one side of the main body, which is detachably fitted into an external connection terminal of the portable electronic instrument to provide electricity to the same, a battery disposed in the main body and connected to the attaching terminal, and an elastic engaging member disposed at a side portion of the attaching terminal. When the attaching terminal is fitted into the external connection terminal, the engaging member is engaged with an inner wall of the external connection terminal by an elastic force of the engaging member. In case a battery of the portable electronic instrument is dead, the auxiliary power source device can be securely connected to the portable electronic instrument by an easy operation, so that the battery of the portable electronic instrument can be charged, or the portable electronic instrument can be used immediately.

Abstract: A battery unit may be used in devices and appliances in which a particularly light and flat battery is desired, such as in particular portable telephones. The battery unit has a housing in which one or several cells generating electricity are provided, such as, for example, a lithium polymer cell. The battery unit is provided with output contacts by means of which the cells can be electrically connected to an appliance, for example by means of resilient contacts present in the appliance. The battery unit is further provided with a housing having a number of external walls such as an upper wall, a bottom wall, and side walls. The housing is internally provided with a substantially flat frame with flat ribs for the purpose of reinforcement and one or several recesses between them. The cell or cells is (are) provided in a recess, possibly in several respective recesses, of the frame.

Abstract: An opening and closing mechanism for a battery compartment including: a circular opening formed in a battery compartment; a plurality of disengagement prevention flanges that are formed at the peripheral edge of the circular opening; a circular cover for the circular opening; and a plurality of lock pawls provided at the peripheral edge of the circular cover. The lock pawls can enter the spaces between the flanges in an unlocking position of the circular cover and are located on the back surfaces of the flanges when the circular cover rotates from the unlocking position to a lock position. The lengths of the disengagement prevention flanges and the lock pawls in the circumferential direction are set so that when the circular cover is rotated by a predetermined angle from the unlocking position in a direction opposite to the direction toward the lock position, the lock pawls are still held in the spaces between the disengagement prevention flanges.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cylindrical non-aqueous electrolyte secondary cell according to the present invention comprises a first step of forming a lead-attaching area on which an active material layer is not formed, in a positive electrode wherein a positive electrode active material layer is formed on both sides of the positive electrode current collector and a negative electrode wherein a negative electrode active material layer is formed on both sides of the negative electrode current collector, and winding the positive electrode and the negative electrode with disposing a separator therebetween so that the lead-attaching areas are protruded from the edges of the separator, and a second step of disposing a lead at an end part of the lead-attaching area with interposing a metal plate having a multiplicity of holes, and thereafter laser-welding the lead and the metal plate and the lead-attaching area by applying a laser beam with a spot diameter larger than a hole diameter of the metal plate.

Abstract: A removable cap for an associated battery compartment housing at least one battery, whereby battery compartment forms a portion of a night vision device which is powered by the battery. The cap includes a one-piece contact that can be attached to the cap in a single operation. The contact includes a unitarily formed leaf-spring which makes mechanical and electrical contact with the battery when the cap is installed on the battery compartment.

Abstract: A battery having a top wall, a bottom wall, a pair of end walls and a pair of side walls includes a pair of recesses disposed within one of the battery walls. Battery post contacts are disposed within the recesses. The battery post contacts do not extend beyond the recesses. A stand includes a pair of stand post contacts which are adapted for mating with the battery post contacts within the battery recesses.

Abstract: Battery mounting apparatuses, electronic devices, and methods of forming electrical connections are described. In one implementation, a flexible circuit substrate has an area within which an electrical component, e.g. a thin-profile battery terminal housing member, is to be adhered. A conductive contact node pattern is disposed within the area and sized to be conductively adhered with the component. In one aspect, the conductive contact node pattern comprises an outer conductive node on the substrate at least a portion of which is positioned within the outermost 25% of the area. An electrical component is conductively bonded with the contact node pattern and encapsulating material is provided over and underneath the component. In a preferred aspect, the substrate and electrical component are vacuum processed sufficiently to redistribute the encapsulating material under the component.

Abstract: A connecting plate has: bus bars which connect a plurality of batteries; a voltage-detection terminal unit which is connected to be overlapped to the bus bars and through which a voltage of a desired one of the batteries is detected; an electric wire connected to the voltage-detection terminal unit; and a molded resin board to which these components are integrally fixed. In the voltage-detection terminal unit, a device mounting portion onto which a circuit protecting device is to be mounted is integrally formed between an overlap contact portion opposed to the bus bar, and an electric wire connecting portion. The device mounting portion is exposed to the outside through a device mounting window which is opened in the molded resin board, a circuit protecting device mounted onto the device mounting portion is housed in the device mounting window, and slits are formed around the device mounting window in the molded resin board.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved electrochemical energy storage device. The electrochemical energy storage device includes a number of solid-state, thin-film electrochemical cells which are selectively interconnected in series or parallel through use of an integrated interconnect board. The interconnect board is typically disposed within a sealed housing which also houses the electrochemical cells, and includes a first contact and a second contact respectively coupled to first and second power terminals of the energy storage device. The interconnect board advantageously provides for selective series or parallel connectivity with the electrochemical cells, irrespective of electrochemical cell position within the housing.

Abstract: A connecting plate has: bus bars which connect a plurality of batteries; a voltage-detection terminal unit which is connected to the bus bars and through which a voltage of a desired one of the batteries is detected; an electric wire connected to the voltage-detection terminal unit; and a molded resin board to which these components are integrally fixed. In the voltage-detection terminal unit, a device mounting portion onto which a circuit protecting device is to be mounted is integrally formed between an overlap contact portion opposed to the bus bar, and an electric wire connecting portion. Resin leakage preventing pieces for the bus bars are formed at side edges of the overlap contact portion. A device mounting portion is exposed to an outside through a device mounting window which is opened in the molded resin board, and a circuit protecting device is housed in the device mounting window.

Abstract: A protective device for a repeatedly rechargeable electrochemical battery (10) with a battery housing (12), the protective device having at least one switching element (86) which can be activated by a detector element (62) and which is designed or adjusted to prevent recharging and/or discharging of the battery (10) in an impermissible operating state thereof. The protective device has a hermetically sealed protective housing (54) which holds the battery housing (12). An impermissible operating state of the battery (10) causes a change in shape (deflection) to be impressed on the detector element (62). Preferably, the at least one switching element (86) is made as a make contact which electrically short circuits a recharging circuit supplied by a charging device when a predetermined expansion in the volume of the battery housing (12) and/or gas escape therefrom occurs. The protective device is part of an implantable device, such as a hearing aid.

Abstract: A thermal conductor for use with an electrochemical energy storage device is disclosed. The thermal conductor is attached to one or both of the anode and cathode contacts of an electrochemical cell. A resilient portion of the conductor varies in height or position to maintain contact between the conductor and an adjacent wall structure of a containment vessel in response to relative movement between the conductor and the wall structure. The thermal conductor conducts current into and out of the electrochemical cell and conducts thermal energy between the electrochemical cell and thermally conductive and electrically resistive material disposed between the conductor and the wall structure. The thermal conductor may be fabricated to include a resilient portion having one of a substantially C-shaped, double C-shaped, Z-shaped, V-shaped, O-shaped, S-shaped, or finger-shaped cross-section.

Abstract: A battery includes a cathode, and an anode. At least one of the cathode and anode includes an electricity collector, a plurality of tabs, and an active material formed on the surface of the electricity collector. One end of the tabs projects from one side of the electricity collector. The electricity collector is laminated so as to make a flush end surface on the side from which the tabs project. The tabs are bonded integrally with the electricity collector, and each tab has a linkage member, and a bundling member. The linkage member projects from the side of the electricity collector. The bundling member is formed integrally with the linkage member, extends along the side of the electricity collector, is superimposed on other bundling member of the tab in a lamination direction of the laminated electricity collector, and is bonded integrally with other bundling member of the tab. In the thus constructed battery, the projection of the tabs are kept down to the width of the tab.

Abstract: A device for protecting a cell is described comprising a cell body arranged in a container which has opening and closing means to open and close the cell body from the exterior atmosphere of the container. The device also has a sensor for sensing an impact to the cell body. When the impact is above a predetermined value, a barrier fluid is sprayed into the interior of the container. The opening and closing means of the container is operated in response to the spraying of the barrier fluid.

Abstract: The present invention provides an external battery package unit (10) which houses mechanical and electrical components (32, 34) intended to be electrically connected to a battery (20) and be conveniently mounted to a top surface (22) of the battery (20). The battery unit (10) is made to fit within existing battery size constraints. In an exemplary embodiment, the external battery package unit (10) comprises a first housing (32) which acts as a mechanical compartment and a second housing (34) which acts as an electronics compartment. The first and second housings (32, 34) are secured to one another by a mounting member (30) which adjustably receives a portion of the first and second housings (32, 34) so that a distance between ends of the first and second housings (32, 34) is variable and the relationship between the first and second housings (32, 34) may be adjusted according to external parameters, such as the size of the battery (20) and different tolerances between battery post terminals.

Abstract: A contact assembly provides a reliable contact between a battery pack and an electronic device. The assembly includes a plurality of contact members and an insulator molded to the contact members. The plurality of contact members preferably include a positive contact member and a negative contact member each having a weldable surface and a selectively plated surface. The weldable surfaces are welded to the positive and negative terminals of the battery pack, respectively. The selectively plated surfaces are preferably plated with gold to ensure a good connection between the device and the battery pack. The insulator serves to fix the contact members relative to each other. In addition, the insulator facilitates minimization of the battery pack size by enabling the contacts to be placed very close to each other.

Abstract: A lead-acid battery including a case, a plurality of negative and positive electrode plates arranged in the case, a plurality of separators interposed between the negative and positive electrode plates, and a plenum stabilization material disposed within the case to maintain the positions of the electrode plates relative to one another and to other components within the case. The plenum stabilization material includes a compound that (i) is solid during normal operation of the battery and (ii) can undergo reversible physical change in state from solid to liquid when the battery is subjected to or is operated under abnormal conditions.

Abstract: A battery mounting assembly for a radio (100) includes a radio housing and a back cover (102, 104). The radio housing (102) has front and back surfaces (108, 110) with retaining posts (122) extending from the back surface (110). A battery pack (106) has through-holes (120) which correspond and mate with the retaining posts (122) to retain the battery pack against the back surface (110). The back cover (104) slides along the radio housing (102) to compressibly retain the battery pack (106) against the radio housing.

Abstract: The invention provides an exemplary computer component which comprises a battery pack and a container tray for receiving the battery pack. The battery pack in turn comprises a base and a cover which are slidable relative to each other to accommodate for the thickness of the battery pack when received within the container tray. Further, the container tray includes an aperture to provide access to the battery pack. A module is also provided and includes an interfacing device to allow the battery pack to be coupled to the module when the container tray is inserted into the module.

Abstract: A lead-acid batteries having terminals designed to readily receive charging leads. The battery terminal and the charging cable lead utilize complementary configurations which interlock and provide an intimate and reliable connection between the terminal and lead. More specifically, an interlocking connection formed by a lead having two parallel legs which slide into slots formed in the wall of the side terminal has proven particularly effective. The interlocking terminal-lead connections eliminate the need of threadingly engaging and disengaging fasteners or adapters during charging that are normally necessary for side terminal batteries.

Abstract: An improved terminal post assembly for lead/acid batteries in which the conventional cast lead connecting pad which connects the battery post with the threaded terminal has been replaced by a prefabricated connector formed of a lightweight material having high current capacity and creep resistance.

Abstract: A new snap connection battery system that makes it easier to install batteries in the correct direction within electronic components. The inventive device includes a battery having a battery body with first and second opposite ends, a positive terminal located at the first end and a negative terminal located at the second end. The positive terminal comprises a male member projecting from the first end with either an annular rib or a plurality of spaced dimples formed on an exterior surface of the male member. The negative terminal comprises a female recess extending into the battery body from the second end with either an annular groove or a plurality of spaced indentations formed in the side wall which defines the recess. The battery is connected with adjacent batteries which are similarly shaped by inserting the male member into the female recess of an adjacent battery, and inserting a male member of an additional adjacent battery into the female recess of the first battery.

Abstract: A cell holder unit includes a cell holder in which a cell is removably set, having a first electrode and a second electrode which are respectively in contact with electrodes of the cell set therein, a dummy cell which can be set in another cell holder, having a first electrode and a second electrode which are respectively in contact with electrodes of the other cell holder when the dummy cell is set in the other cell holder, and a connecting mechanism which electrically connects the first and second electrodes of the cell holder and the first and second electrodes of the dummy cell respectively.

Abstract: A cell has an outer can made from either aluminum or an aluminum alloy, and a lead plate for current-utilization. The lead plate for current-utilization is welded to the outer surface of the outer can and further welded to a lead plate for connection which is connected with the protective circuit of the cell. This construction makes it possible to avoid directly connecting the outer can with the lead plate for connection. Consequently, the lead plate for connection can be resistance-welded, so that the protective circuit is prevented form being electrified. As a result, the reliability of the protective circuit is improved, as compared with the case where the lead plate for connection is laser-welded.

Abstract: A battery terminal case includes an outer case into which a battery is inserted such that an anode and a portion of a cathode can of a battery can be enclosed; a cathode terminal extension member inserted into and nested inside the outer case and contacting the portion of the cathode can; and an anode terminal extension member inserted into the inside of the cathode terminal extension member and contacting the anode of the battery. Accordingly, by using the anode and cathode terminal extension members respectively contacting the anode and the cathode of the battery, damage to the battery itself can be prevented since welding is not necessary during the manufacturing of a battery pack, and contact defects between the battery and the terminal in the conventional terminal case, occurring as the elastic force of the terminal weakens, can be prevented.

Abstract: A contact assembly provides a reliable contact between a battery pack and an electronic device. The assembly includes a plurality of contact members and an insulator molded to the contact members. The plurality of contact members preferably include a positive contact member and a negative contact member each having a weldable surface and a selectively plated surface. The weldable surfaces are welded to the positive and negative terminals of the battery pack, respectively. The selectively plated surfaces are preferably plated with gold to ensure a good connection between the device and the battery pack. The insulator serves to fix the contact members relative to each other. In addition, the insulator facilitates minimization of the battery pack size by enabling the contacts to be placed very close to each other.

Abstract: A battery package including a battery having at least one flat mount face defined therein, an electric circuit device for controlling discharging and charging of the battery, and a generally plate-like protective member mounted on the battery so as to cover the electric circuit device. The electric circuit device is made up of a plurality of circuit component parts and is mounted on the flat mount face with the circuit component parts held in tight contact with the flat mount face. The protective member includes an oblong plate member and side flanges protruding transversely from opposite side edges of the plate member to define a cavity. In an assembled condition with the protective member fitted to the battery, the electric component parts are accommodated within the cavity.

Abstract: A wire retaining clip for guiding bundled wires extending from an electrical connector mounted to a power distribution box and securing the wires to the box to prevent vibration of the wires from causing them to separate from their terminals. The wire retaining clip is molded in a single piece and comprises a connector cover which snaps into attachment with the electrical connector to secure the wire terminals therein and a wire guide member attached to the cover by a living hinge. The wire guide member encloses the wires and routes them around an edge of the power distribution box and along a second surface of the box. The wires are taped or otherwise secured to the wire guide member, and a lock mechanism on the wire guide member engages cooperating means on the power distribution box to secure the wires to the box.

Abstract: A battery terminal post connector in one embodiment includes a spring that urges a lower body towards an upper body when a battery terminal post is disposed therebetween. The urging of the spring causes an electrical connection between the connector and the post. A protective housing protects the connector and the battery terminal post. In another embodiment, a pair of springs are used to create a spring biased connection between lower and upper bodies and a battery terminal post. Thus, in both embodiments, a quick connect/quick disconnect function is achieved for each of the two connectors with respect to each associated battery terminal.