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US 4,062,613 AGranted
Connecting device
OwnerClaude Henri Eugene Tritenneinventor
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Abstract
A battery terminal connecting device comprises a socket which is provided on its external surface with a thread which allows attachment of an outer element provided with a threaded hole which matches the thread of the socket. The socket is provided on its internal face with projecting parts located along at least one circular helix.
Claims9
Connecting device for a smooth male part of a conical shape made of a soft material, comprising:
- a generally cup-shaped socket made of a harder material than the male part, said socket being provided on its external surface with threads, on its internal surface with projecting parts which are distributed along at least one circular helix, and wherein said socket is provided with a certain number of axial openings which are located between two adjacent projecting parts and facilitate its deformation during tightening, and
- an outer element provided with a threaded hole complementary in shape with the external surface of said socket, whereby said outer element is adapted to screw over said socket overlying the smooth male part and cause said projecting parts to dig into said male part.
A device for connecting an electrical cable to a storage battery terminal having a smooth male part of a conical shape made of a soft material and constituting a battery terminal post, comprising:
- a generally cup-shaped socket made of a harder material than the male part, said socket being provided on its external surface with threads, and on its internal surface with projecting parts which are distributed along at least one circular helix,
- an outer element provided with a threaded hole complementary in shape with the external surface of said socket, whereby said outer element is adapted to screw over said socket overlying the smooth male part and cause said projecting parts to dig into said male part, and
- a connector integral with a cable which is part of the electrical system of a vehicle, said connector being mounted on said outer element whereby it is brought into contact with said socket when said outer element is screwed fully onto said socket.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.