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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 29, 2005
Filed:
Feb. 18, 2003
Gavril Cret, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Gavril Cret, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Alcoa Fujikura Limited, Franklin, TN (US);
Abstract
A terminal clamping mechanism for use with a conventional battery having an upwardly extending post. The clamping mechanism includes a compressible battery terminal exhibiting a substantially annular shaped portion generally corresponding to an exterior configuration of the battery post. First and second projecting portions extend in spaced apart manner from opposing ends of the annular shaped portion. A lever arm exhibits an elongate and arcuate shape, a first end of which is secured to a fastener extending through apertures in the spaced apart projecting portions. An intermediate portion of the lever arm abuts against a selected projecting portion and, upon inward actuation of a second arcuate shaped end of the lever arm concurrent with placement of the annular shaped portion about the battery post, the lever arm compressing the terminal in a spring biasing and engaging fashion about the post.