Electrical connectors – Metallic clamp-type connector for storage battery terminal – Spring-actuated or resilient clamp
Patent
1997-02-28
1999-03-23
Abrams, Neil
Electrical connectors
Metallic clamp-type connector for storage battery terminal
Spring-actuated or resilient clamp
439789, H01R 448
Patent
active
058851160
ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector for securing an electrical connection between a conductor and a wire or cable, comprises a first plate, a second plate below the first plate, a hinge attaching the rear portion of the first plate to the rear portion of the second plate, and a wire securing means attached to one of the plates. The first and second plates have tabs attached to their forward portions, and each plate has at least one hole therethrough, the holes being sized to receive a conductor. The hinge allows the forward portion of the second plate to be moved relative to the forward portion of the first plate. Means are provided for biasing the two plates to a closed position, where the holes on the first and second plates are not aligned. In the open position, the holes are aligned. When a conductor is extended through the holes in the open position, the bias means biases the plates toward the closed position to firmly retain the conductor.
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Abrams Neil
Jensen Roger W.
Patel T C
WirthCo Engineering Co.
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