Dual blade battery clamp connector
First Claim
1. A battery terminal clamp comprising:
- a housing including at least one opening therein;
a dual-clamp connector disposed within said housing, said dual-clamp connector including;
a first clamp configured for engaging a first type battery terminal post,a second clamp configured for engaging a second type battery terminal post, anda current exchange terminal for connecting a cable to said dual-clamp connector; and
a clamp selector operatively coupled to said dual-clamp connector for selectively exposing either said first clamp or said second clamp through one of said at least one opening when the selector is placed in a first position or a second position, respectively;
wherein said exposed clamp can engage the first or second type battery terminal post.
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Abstract
A battery terminal clamp for attachment to batteries having either top or side mounted battery terminal posts includes a housing, a dual-clamp connector disposed within the housing, and a clamp selector operatively coupled to the dual-clamp connector. The dual-clamp connector includes first and second clamps positioned at opposite ends of the housing, and a current exchange terminal in between. The first clamp is configured for engaging a first type of battery terminal post, and the second clamp is configured for engaging a second type of battery terminal post. The clamp selector can be selectively set to either a first or second position. The first position exposes only the first clamp, while the second position exposes only the second clamp.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. A battery terminal clamp comprising:
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a housing including at least one opening therein; a dual-clamp connector disposed within said housing, said dual-clamp connector including; a first clamp configured for engaging a first type battery terminal post, a second clamp configured for engaging a second type battery terminal post, and a current exchange terminal for connecting a cable to said dual-clamp connector; and a clamp selector operatively coupled to said dual-clamp connector for selectively exposing either said first clamp or said second clamp through one of said at least one opening when the selector is placed in a first position or a second position, respectively; wherein said exposed clamp can engage the first or second type battery terminal post. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A jumper cable set comprising:
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a pair of electrically conductive cables having a prescribed current conducting capacity, each said electrically conductive cables having a first end and a second end; and a battery terminal clamp attachable to each end of said electrically conductive cables, said battery terminal clamp including; a housing including at least two openings therein; a dual-clamp connector disposed within said housing, said dual-clamp connector including; a first clamp positioned at a first end of the connector and configured for engaging a first type battery terminal post, a second clamp positioned at a second, opposite end of the connector and configured for engaging a second type battery terminal post, and a current exchange terminal positioned between said first and second ends of said dual-clamp connector for connecting said battery terminal clamp to a corresponding end of said electrically conductive cables; and a clamp selector operatively coupled to said dual-clamp connector for selectively exposing either said first clamp or said second clamp through one of said at least two openings when the selector is placed in a first position or a second position, respectively; said exposed clamp being connectable to either the first or second type battery terminal post.
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19. An arrangement for transferring charge to a discharged battery, comprising:
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a charging unit; a jumper cable set having a first pair of ends attachable to said charging unit, and a second pair of ends attachable to the discharged battery; and a battery terminal clamp attached to each end of said jumper cable set, said battery terminal clamp including; a housing including at least two openings therein; a dual-clamp connector disposed within said housing, said dual-clamp connector including; a first clamp positioned at a first end of the connector and configured for engaging a first type battery terminal post, a second clamp positioned at a second, opposite end of the connector and configured for engaging a second type battery terminal post, and a current exchange terminal positioned between said first and second ends of said dual-clamp connector for connecting said battery terminal clamp to a corresponding end of said electrically conductive cables; and a clamp selector operatively coupled to said dual-clamp connector for selectively exposing either said first clamp or said second clamp through one of said at least two openings when placed in a first position or a second position, respectively; said exposed clamp being connectable to the first or second type battery terminal post. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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Specification