Insulated cable termination assembly and method of fabrication

A ring terminal assembly for a terminal post, the assembly comprising:

• a conductive ring terminal configured to connect to a cable and defining an opening therein configured to receive the terminal post;
• and
• a nonconductive insulating assembly fixed to the ring terminal and mounted to the opening;
• wherein the insulating assembly electrically isolates the conductive ring terminal from the post;
• and
• wherein the insulating assembly comprises an insulating collar fabricated from a first insulating material, and an insulating insert fabricated from a second insulating material different from the first material.

A cable termination assembly comprising:

• a terminal post;
• a conductive ring terminal defining an opening therein, the opening dimensioned to receive the terminal post;
• and
• a nonconductive insulating assembly mounted stationary to the ring terminal and mechanically coupled to the ring terminal at the outer periphery of the opening, whereby when the conductive ring terminal is moved the nonconductive insulating assembly moves together with the conductive ring terminal;
• wherein the insulating assembly is positioned between the terminal post and an edge of the ring terminal adjacent the opening when the ring terminal is inserted over the terminal post;
• and
• wherein the terminal post extends from a storage battery.

A cable termination assembly comprising:

• a terminal post;
• a fuse inserted over the terminal post;
• a conductive ring terminal defining an opening therein, the opening inserted over the terminal post and in surface engagement with the fuse;
• and
• a nonconductive insulating assembly mounted stationary to the ring terminal, the insulating assembly comprising a first portion fabricated from a first non-conductive material and defining first and second annular grooves, and a second portion fabricated from a second material and defining an annular rib;
• wherein the annular rib is received in one of the first and second annular grooves thereby retaining the first portion to the second portion, the second portion extending away from the conductive ring terminal in a first direction;
• wherein the outer periphery of the opening is received in the other of the first and second annular grooves thereby retaining the conductive ring terminal to the first portion, the first portion extending through the opening and away from the conductive ring terminal in a second direction opposite to the first direction;
• and
• wherein the insulating assembly is positioned between the terminal post and an inner edge of the ring terminal adjacent the opening when the ring terminal is inserted over the terminal post.

A method of fabricating a cable termination assembly comprising:

• providing a conductive ring terminal having a first surface, a second surface and an opening extending between the first surface and the second surface;
• forming a nonconductive and resilient insert having a deflectable skirt;
• and
• fitting the deflectable skirt into the opening to mount the insulating assembly in a stationary position relative to the ring terminal, wherein the outer periphery of the opening is covered by the insert to prevent inadvertent electrical contact with the outer periphery of the opening.

A cable termination assembly comprising:

• a terminal post;
• a ring terminal adapted to be inserted over the post;
• and
• means for insulating the ring terminal and preventing electrical connection between the terminal and the post when the ring terminal is inserted over the post, the means for insulating being mechanically coupled to and fixedly mounted to the ring terminal, whereby when the ring terminal is moved over the terminal post, the means for insulating is moved with the ring terminal:
• wherein the means for insulating comprises a rigid portion and a resilient portion, each of the rigid portion and the resilient portion extending from opposing surfaces of the ring terminal.