Abstract: An electric connection plug (5, 5?, 5?) for an electric cable (3) for use with an electric terminal (20, 21, 20?, 21?) of a battery module (2, 2?). The plug includes a conductive fitting (51, 51?, 51?) engaged with a rotatable wheel (56, 56?, 56?) for selectively rotating the fitting to threadingly mechanically and electrically connect to plug to the battery terminal. The cable mechanically and electrically connects to the plug allowing rotation of the wheel and fitting without rotation of the cable while threadingly engaging and disengaging the plug to the battery terminal.

Abstract: A device for establishing an electric contact between an electric energy storage cell and an electrically conductive conductor plate structure via an electrically conductive conductor wire. A tool establishes an electric contact between the electrically conductive conductor wire and the electric energy storage cell, and establishes an electric contact between the electrically conductive conductor wire and the electrically conductive conductor plate structure. The tool has a tool element that is movable through a perforation on the side of a conductor plate structure at least with its free end. In the region of the free end, a contacting device is arranged or built for forming an electric contact between the energy storage cell.

Abstract: A power distribution box assembly is provided. The power distribution box assembly includes an upper housing assembly having a top cover and a lower cover having an upper substrate and an upper terminal housing. The lower cover including a pair of gaps. A bottom cover includes a lower terminal housing and a pair of towers, each of the pair of towers having a terminal support disposed on a top surface of the corresponding pair of towers, wherein each of the terminal support is registered to a corresponding one of the pair of gaps. A bus bar assembly is configured to direct power to the upper housing assembly and the bottom cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a test cable as well as a socket adapter for a test cable wherein the socket adapter has a plug strip with contact pins arranged at a distance from each other on a base body and having a socket contact section and a printed circuit board contact section and has a contact holding plate connected with the base body with individual through holes delimiting the printed circuit board contact sections from each other, each of which are designed for the fixed receiving of a lug arranged on a lead end.

Abstract: A terminal pole head for a battery pack comprises a base element, an isolating element and the top element that assembled one upon another, so that the assembly is easy, and the appearance is smooth after assembly. Further, the base element and the top element are isolated more safely. The isolating element covers the main body of the base element with the first and the second connecting portions exposed only, so that it can avoid the occurrence of short circuit of the base element and the top element caused by mistake touch of metal object. In addition, the base element and the top element are formed with the first connecting portions, the second connecting portions, and the connecting plates, so that connecting points are scattered, which is quite important for the big power battery pack, solving the problem of temperature rise due to excessively high single point resistance.

Abstract: A battery pack having battery connectors for connecting batteries in series and a battery connector are disclosed that reduce the risks of potential electric shocks during assembly and servicing of a battery pack.

Abstract: Devices are provided for facilitating connection of at least one element to a pole of a battery. The devices include an adapter including a first portion of the adapter and a second portion of the adapter. The first portion of the adapter is configured to attach to the pole of the battery and the second portion of the adapter includes at least one protruding member. The at least one protruding member is configured to receive the at least one element and is electrically connected to the first portion of the adapter. The device further includes a protective lid configured to be received by the adapter and to provide an electrically insulating cover for the at least one protruding member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thread-type battery. The battery of the present invention comprises a flexible body unit, a first pole terminal which is formed at one end of the body unit, and which protrudes so as to be insertable into a first external terminal, and a second pole terminal which is formed at the other end of the body unit which has a shape in which a second external terminal is to be inserted, and which has a polarity opposite that of the first pole terminal. The present invention enables users to easily connect positive poles and negative poles.

Abstract: A battery pack including a cell unit containing at least one cell and a contact unit connected to the cell unit. The contact unit includes a housing containing connector parts for connection to external complementary connector parts and conductors electrically connecting the connecting parts to the at least one cell.

Abstract: A terminal connection structure for a battery which is electrically connected to a battery terminal includes a terminal plate having an attachment hole and a side plate connected perpendicularly to the plate. A terminal metal member, having a fitting hole corresponding to the attachment hole, is provided at the end of a cable to contact the plate surface by way of a terminal connector. The terminal connector includes a terminal engaging member, integrally comprising a shaft portion and an engaging portion. The shaft is fitted in the fitting hole and the attachment hole so that the terminal metal member is contacted with the plate surface. The engaging portion is substantially L-shaped and projects sidewardly from an end of the shaft, engaging with a rear face of the plate. A nut is screwed on the shaft so that the terminal metal member is provided between the nut and the plate surface.

Abstract: To simplify connection between electrical apparatuses, a connecting bar has been developed wherein the connection interfaces are flat. The connection devices comprise a conducting insert in a compressible insulating elastomer molded from casting, which is coated with a shielding. The connecting surfaces of the conducting inserts are located withdrawn with respect to the connection surfaces of the insulating support. When connection is performed, the insulating surfaces come into contact, compression is then performed enabling the interface to be made air-tight, while at the same time bringing the conducting surfaces into contact. The assembly is kept compressed by means of a central screw which is preferably associated with a blanking device of cover type for the connection surface not used for electrical connection.

Abstract: A battery cable terminal fitting is provided for a battery having a terminal post. The battery cable terminal fitting comprises an attachment flange and a conductor attachment portion extending from the attachment flange. The attachment flange has an interface area extending between the attachment flange and the terminal post when the battery cable terminal fitting is coupled to the battery. The interface area has a battery contact area that increases as a nut used to fasten the attachment flange to the terminal post is tighten.

Abstract: A bracket and quick connect/disconnect battery cable connector are disclosed to facilitate connection of a battery cable to a vehicle batter. The bracket is adapted to be connected to a battery to be in electrical communication with a terminal of the battery. The bracket comprises a head having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and two or more spaced apart lock members extending from the bracket head first surface. The lock members are generally C-shaped forming channels defined by a curved side surface and an upper surface. The connector comprises a body having a surface, a stem extending from the body surface and two or more flanges extending radially from the stem. The flanges have an upper surface spaced from the connector body surface.

Abstract: An over-current fuse of unitary, disposable construction is used to protect battery and alternator cables from over-current conditions. The fuse comprises a cylindrical body of high-temperature plastic having an axial through-bore and recessed annular seat surfaces formed into the opposite surfaces. Metal rings are mounted on the annular seat surfaces and are electrically interconnected by a fuse element.

Abstract: A side terminal battery cable converter clamp is provided with a clamp shaft having a distal male threaded end adapted to mate with a female threaded side terminal, said clamp shaft carrying a cam seat, a cammed handle with pin, and a locknut, wherein the cammed handle is operable to frictionally engage and release the distal male threaded shaft end and female threaded side terminal.

Abstract: A tool-less, side mount-type battery terminal connector comprises an elongated conductive body having threads on the inner end sized to engage a threaded female recessed battery terminal, a central cylindrical portion of larger diameter than the inner end, and knob on the outer end. A shoulder at the junction of the inner end and the central cylindrical portion functions to clamp an end terminal of an electrical cable to the battery terminal. The knob is sized to facilitate manual, tool-less rotation of the body.

Abstract: An adapter has a cylindrical body which is screwed onto a battery post, and a flange portion formed on a top portion of the cylindrical body to be clamped by a screwing tool. A terminal body includes a substantially U-shaped adaptor fitting portion which accommodates the adapter therein, and a seat portion on which an electric wire terminal is fixed. A lever includes a cam portion and is supported on the terminal body so as to be pivotable between a first position and a second position. A space in which the flange portion is capable of passing through is secured inside of the adaptor fitting portion when the lever is in the first position. The cam portion is abutted against an outer periphery of the cylindrical body of the adaptor so that the adaptor is retained between the cam portion and an inner face of the adaptor fitting portion, when the lever is in the second position. The flange portion of the adaptor is engaged with a top end face of the adapter fitting portion of the terminal body.

Abstract: A power distribution outlet having a connector body, a distributing block, an insulation plate, a fuse, and an insulation housing is disclosed. The connector body is connected to the electrode of the battery. The distributing block has a plurality of wire inlets for connecting a plurality of power cords. The connector body 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: In order to carry out the electric property evaluation of internal wiring of an IC, the IC is attached to an IC socket, and terminals of the IC socket are connected with the external wiring via leads and coaxial connectors. The IC is directly in touch with a heating plate, for making the IC have a high temperature. The IC socket is provided with protrusions thereon, for forming a gap between the IC socket and the IC. On this account, it is possible to acquire an IC socket module in which the temperature of the IC is kept consistent when the evaluation of the internal wiring and wiring members of the IC is carried out at a high temperature.

Abstract: According to the invention, an at least partially insulated strand of a battery terminal connection cable is either welded to a contact piece using ultrasound or is welded with a contact piece. As a result, the contact piece can be fastened onto the battery terminal using a conventional screw without worrying about the screw becoming loose. The battery terminal connection cable can be produced in an easy and at least partially automated manner using a device which comprises a sonotrode, a strand feed device, a contact piece feed device, and a pressure cylinder.

Abstract: A generally U-shaped clamp may be used to connect a charging cable to a terminal of a storage battery to be charged. The clamp includes an elongated main body portion having a longitudinally extending axis and spaced ends. The clamp further includes a first elongated leg member connected to the main body portion at one of its ends. The first leg member extends away from the main body portion in a direction transverse to the axis and has a clamping end segment disposed in laterally spaced relationship to the axis. The clamp also includes second elongated leg member connected to the main body portion at the opposite end thereof from the first leg member. The second leg member also extends away from the main body portion in essentially the same direction as the first leg member and the same has an electrically conductive cable connector carrying end segment disposed in laterally spaced relationship to the clamping end segment of the first leg member.

Abstract: A battery (B) includes electrodes (11a, 11b) and engaging portions (10a, 10b) formed by recessing portions of the battery (B) around the electrodes (11a, 11b), and recesses (14a, 14b, 23a, 23b) are formed in side surfaces of the engaging portions (10a, 10b). The recesses (14a, 14b, 23a, 23b) are symmetrically arranged in the left and right engaging portions (10a, 10b). Transversely symmetrical identification pieces (19a, 19b) project from the leading ends of terminals (15a, 15b). In the case of a correct correspondence of the electrodes (11a, 11b) and the terminals (15a, 15b), the identification pieces (19a, 19b) fit into the recesses (14a, 14b, 23a, 23b), enabling assembling of the terminals (15a, 15b) with the electrodes (11a, 11b). In the case of an incorrect correspondence, the identification pieces (19a, 19b) cannot be fitted into the recesses (14a, 14b, 23a, 23b) and interfere with the upper surface of the battery (B), making assembling impossible.

Abstract: An adapter has a cylindrical body which is screwed onto a battery post, and a flange portion formed on a top portion of the cylindrical body to be clamped by a screwing tool. A terminal body includes a substantially U-shaped adaptor fitting portion which accommodates the adapter therein, and a seat portion on which an electric wire terminal is fixed. A lever includes a cam portion and is supported on the terminal body so as to be pivotable between a first position and a second position. A space in which the flange portion is capable of passing through is secured inside of the adaptor fitting portion when the lever is in the first position. The cam portion is abutted against an outer periphery of the cylindrical body of the adaptor so that the adaptor is retained between the cam portion and an inner face of the adaptor fitting portion, when the lever is in the second position. The flange portion of the adaptor is engaged with a top end face of the adapter fitting portion of the terminal body.

Abstract: A battery connector (20) is provided that can be especially useful as a side-terminal adapter for use with a Kelvin connection. In one form, the connector comprises an insulator (70) sandwiched between an elongated first conductor (30) having a longitudinal axis and an elongated second conductor (50), wherein the first conductor and second conductor are slidably movable relative to each other. The first and second conductors respectively include first and second battery-terminal contact portions (38, 58) which are opposite each other and slidable relative to each other. A biasing member (48) biases the battery-terminal contact portions toward each other and a handle (90) is provided to exert a pressure against the bias to move the battery-terminal contact portions apart.

Abstract: A battery terminal clamp for attachment to batteries having either top or side mounted battery terminal posts includes a housing, a dual-clamp connector disposed within the housing, and a clamp selector operatively coupled to the dual-clamp connector. The dual-clamp connector includes first and second clamps positioned at opposite ends of the housing, and a current exchange terminal in between. The first clamp is configured for engaging a first type of battery terminal post, and the second clamp is configured for engaging a second type of battery terminal post. The clamp selector can be selectively set to either a first or second position. The first position exposes only the first clamp, while the second position exposes only the second clamp.

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: A junction box has a housing mounted directly to a battery. The junction box includes a terminal that mounts to the post of the battery and secures the housing to the battery. Enclosed within the housing is a printed circuit board for receiving outputs from the terminal and distributing electrical power to a second set of outputs, which can communicate with a wiring harness for further distribution of the electrical power.

Abstract: An encapsulated electrical connector is molded to the end portion of a battery cable to provide a releasable electrical connection between the cable and a battery terminal. The dielectric molding includes a hinged cover that is automatically moved to a readily visible angulation when the connector is inserted onto the battery terminal.

Abstract: An improved elongated side terminal adapter is of the type for use with a jumper cable clamp. The terminal adapter includes a clamp connecting portion mateably engageable with the jumper cable clamp and a terminal connecting portion having laterally opposing terminal gripping plates disposed substantially in a common plane and cooperating to define an opening therebetween. The gripping plates are laterally resiliently deflectable to facilitate sliding the side terminal adapter onto a side terminal of a battery. A number of terminal engaging prongs bent out of the plane in a first direction and a number of terminal engaging prongs bent out of the plane in a second direction opposite to the first direction are disposed along the opening and are cooperatively arranged to define at least one terminal-receiving slot to facilitate clipping onto the battery side terminal.

Abstract: Jumper cables include at least one of the clamp members formed with cooperating first and second jaws, having first and second extension legs extending from the respective first and second jaws, with a connecting loop secured to the first and second extension legs, such that the connecting loop is formed of a spring steel construction arranged to encompass a side post terminal lug during a charging procedure, while the facing first and second jaws may alternatively secure top terminal posts.

Abstract: A snap on battery connector including a yoke having a pair of jaws projecting flexibly therefrom and coupled on their free extremities with the opposite ends of a linkage, such coupling being by an eccentric cam such that rotation thereof causes the jaws to move between their closed position gripping a battery post and an opened position. A neck projects from the yoke and is formed with a cradle for receiving the battery cable. Such cradle is formed with a pair of spaced apart ribs which cooperate with a laterally extending ridge formed in an overlying clamp to facilitate gripping of the battery cable. In one embodiment, one of the jaws is formed with a stop disposed in the path of a lever arm coupled to such cam to thus prevent over rotation of the lever arm.

Abstract: A test probe device is attachable to alligator clips of test equipment for establishing electrical engagement between an electrical contact supported within an insulative housing, which is accessible through an opening therein and the test equipment. The alligator clip includes a pair of actuatable jaws defining a connection region therebetween. The test probe device includes an elongate probe member insertable into the housing through the opening for electrical engagement with the contact. An attachment member is electrically coupled to the probe member. The attachment member is attachable to the alligator clip at a location remote from the connection region thereof, permitting the alligator clip to be used without removing the test probe device.

Abstract: A readily disconnectible electrical connection system comprising a connector body having structure for connection to an electrical power source, and a tongue projecting from the body, the tongue having a top surface and a threaded opening intersecting the top surface; and an adapter body having top and bottom surfaces, and multiple side surfaces; the adapter body having an internal recess intersecting one of the side surfaces, and also the bottom surface of the adapter, the recess sized to receive the tongue, and the tongue received in the recess; this adapter having a through-opening extending from the adapter top surface to the recess and being in registration with the threaded opening in the tongue to receive a fastener for threaded connection to the threaded opening; and the adapter having cable structure, and opening structure to receive electrical cable retention structure.

Abstract: A kit 11 comprises an electrical apparatus 13, a clamp connector 15, a nut connector 17 and an adaptor post 19. Kit 11 enables electrical apparatus 13 to be selectively connected in an automobile in circuit alternatively with an engine starter circuit 21 and a battery 23 having post terminals 25, 27 (FIG. 1) and with an engine starter circuit 29 and an automobile battery 31 having nut terminals 33, 35 (FIG. 2) by appropriate connection of adaptor post 19. Adaptor post 19 is interchangeable between a location (FIG. 2) in which it is clamped in the clamp connector 15 of apparatus 13 and a location (FIG. 1) in which it is threaded into the nut connector 17 of apparatus 13.

Abstract: An electrical connector is designed for use in attaching electrical cables to side mounted battery terminals which utilize a threaded bolt to secure the vehicle battery cables to the terminal. One embodiment of the connector comprises an elongated housing presenting a longitudinal slot to receive the battery cable securing bolt. Longitudinal movement of the housing permits flanges to become engaged with the bolt and direct the bolt into an operative position whereby the bolt is contacted by conductive means within the connector housing. The connector housing may either be permanently affixed to a current carrying cable or alternatively may have the spring clamp jaws of a battery jumper cable set applied to the exterior of the housing for transfer of current. Alternative embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: A battery terminal clamp of the type comprising a conductive sliding clip movably secured to a terminal clamp at one side by a screw for clamping on a side mounted battery terminal of a car battery. The conductive sliding clip is stopped from moving backward by a side projection made on the terminal clamp when it is pushed out to a clamping position. Two opposite side edges are bent inwards through 90.degree. angle to firmly attach to the two opposite side walls of the terminal clamp so as to protect the conductive sliding clip against torsional force.

Abstract: A battery terminal connector includes a rotatable member having a first inclined surfaced offset from the axis of rotation and a fixed member with a second inclined surface. Rotation of the rotatable member relative to the fixed member causes contact between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface to press the battery cable terminal to the battery terminal.

Abstract: A cable connection assembly which includes a screw or bolt member threadably receiving a nut member prior to insertion through the aperture of the battery cable and into the threaded aperture of the battery terminal. The nut member is withdrawn to a point adjacent the head of the bolt member. The bolt member is then passed through the cable aperture and hand tightened into the terminal aperture. Thereafter, in one embodiment, a first tool engages the bolt head and a second tool engages the nut, whereupon the nut is tightened against the washer cable end. In the process, the torsional force on the battery terminal is substantially eliminated, with the tightening of the nut, while maintaining the position of the bolt, placing a slight axial force on the terminal during connection. For disconnection, both tools are attached to the respective parts, and the nut is loosened while the bolt is maintained in position, resulting in no torsional force on the terminal.

Abstract: A battery cable connector is disclosed for connecting to batteries that have a side terminal, as well as for batteries that have a top terminal. The invention provides for connection to either types of batteries without any further modification of the battery cable connector. Two sets of openings within the conductive portion of the battery connector cable enable easy attachment to either a side mounted battery terminal or a top mounted battery terminal without further reconfiguration of the battery cable connector.

Abstract: A jumper cable clamp to connect car batteries which includes a conventional terminal clamp having received therein a conductive expansion clip connected to an indication lamp. The conductive expansion clip may be pulled out and firmly retained by the resilient projections of a clip holder set in the clamp, such that the expansion clip is served to clip on the battery terminal. The indications lamp will be turned on to give a warning signal if the expansion clip is secured to the wrong battery terminal.

Abstract: An electrical clamp suitable for use with automotive jumper cables, which consists of a handle with a spring loaded conducting member extending therethrough, the conducting member preferably having two contact surfaces on the end extending from the handle. One end of the handle is open for allowing the entry of an electrical cable for attachment to the conducting member, and the other end of the handle constitutes a bearing surface facing the contact surfaces of the conducting member. One of the contact surfaces is specially adapted to be used with side-mounted battery terminals, and the other contact surface is adapted to be used with top-mounted battery terminals.

Abstract: A pair of electrical connector assemblies are provided for an automobile battery having side mounts. Each assembly includes a double threaded stud which is removably threaded into one side mount so that a connector lug and a battery cable terminal can be securely attached thereto. A booster cable clamp can grip the connector lug when the battery needs to be charged.

Abstract: This invention is to provide a new structure of jumper cable clamp to connect car batteries, which includes a conventional clamp having an insulated guide block set in one of the two clamping elements, which guide block is comprising a guide way for setting therein of a conductive charging clip, which conductive charging clip is further connected with an expansion spring, which expansion spring is further connected with an indicator lamp. When in use, the conductive charging clip may be pulled out and firmly engaged by the metal clamping jaw of the opposite clamping element, such that the conductive charging clip is served to clip on the battery terminal. Further, the indicator lamp will be turned on to give a warning signal if the clamp is secured to the wrong battery terminal.

Abstract: A spring loaded battery clamp having two linear sets of jaws on the front end. The first set of jaws at the end of the battery clamp configured to grasp the square or hex head battery terminal. The second set of jaws configured to compressively grasp the battery terminal. The two arms of the battery clamp pivotably connected by a hinge pin with an associated return spring tending to keep the jaws together. One of the battery clamp arms extending back of the hinge point terminating in an end wrench. The other arm terminating in an electrical cable fastening means.

Abstract: A battery terminal connector apparatus (10) for batteries (100) having post (101) and/or recessed aperture (103) terminals; wherein, the battery terminal connector apparatus (10) includes a conventional spring biased pair of pivoted jaw members (13) having at least one post member (15) that is dimensioned to be received in a recessed aperture terminal (103).

Abstract: A clamp for a battery booster cable that includes pivotally connected clamp members, each of which includes a handle portion to which a jaw portion is joined, the jaw portions of the clamp members being normally biased to a closed position and being movable to an open position for being mounted in clamping engagement on a terminal of a battery, the jaw portions of the clamp members being angularly disposed relative to the handle portions thereof, wherein the jaw portions are more easily clamped to a terminal of the battery.

Abstract: The disclosed battery terminal bolt is of a unitary assembly, having an elongated threaded stem terminating at an englarged body or head, and a plurality of arms rigidly projected radially from the body or head at a location axially spaced from the threaded stem. The arms may be angled slightly out of perpendicular relative to the threaded stem, in a direction axially away from the threaded stem; or may be perpendicular relative to the threaded stem. The arms provide convenient places to allow for the temporary and separable connection of alligator clamps of a jump cable. The bolt may be formed of separate components secured together, including one component having the head and threaded stem, and one component having the arms. The unitary bolt assembly may be copper plated for improved conductivity.

Abstract: This invention relates to a QUICK DISCONNECT BATTERY TERMINAL, particularly adapted for a battery with side terminals wherein each terminal contains a threaded socket which receives a battery terminal bolt, the bolt having fixedly attached around it a knurled or easy finger grip handle. The bolt comprising a plurality of flanges providing a recess and flange for engagement of the electrically conductive contact element of the battery cable, a flange for engagement of the cable cap, and a second recess for use with any working element such as a battery charger or tester.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for directly and conveniently connecting auxiliary electric devices to a conventional side-mounted terminal automobile battery.