Battery terminal seal

Abstract

A cover for battery terminals includes a cap arrangement that may be placed over a battery terminal and a standard cable connector to seal and protect against corrosion. In a first form, the cap includes hinged base sections and a cover section. The hinged base sections include semi-circular recesses that close about the terminal below the connector. The cover section is received over the terminal connector and upright walls of the base section. A first seal is positioned between the cap and the battery case, sealing the cap to the case. A second seal fits between the cable and the cap to complete the sealed enclosure about the terminal and connector. In a second preferred embodiment, the cap includes top and side walls with cable passages. In this embodiment, a surface is formed on the battery case for engagement with the cap to form a first seal about the terminal and connector. In yet another embodiment, a gasket seal is attached to the cap for engagement with the battery case and the cap is secured by a non-conductive fastener bolt to a threaded socket in a modified battery terminal. Cable receiving passages are provided in the walls of the base and cap. The above assemblies may be completed with the battery connector attached to the terminal post.