Title of Invention	"A NOVEL QUICK-CONNECTING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING WIRES AND CABLES TO TERMINALS"
Abstract	The present invention relates to a battery terminal connector adapted to connect electric wires to a terminal of a battery and more particularly to a simple structure of battery terminal which is inexpensive to manufacture, easy to handle, less time consuming, more durable and long lasting and can positively be secured to the terminal of the battery.

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Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a battery terminal connector adapted to connect electric wires to a terminal of a lead acid battery and more particularly to a simple structure of battery terminal which is inexpensive to manufacture, easy to handle, less time consuming, more durable and long lasting and can positively be secured to the terminal of the battery. Description of the related Art Storage batteries of the type used in automobiles, generators and trucks and the like, generally have two terminal posts made of a lead alloy material having truncated conical shape to I.S. specification No.-7372-1995 & JIS(Japan), specification No:-D5301-1999. To fasten the end(s) of wire(s) or cable(s) to battery terminals is a common practice. With progress of engineering, various means, tools tackles and devices have been developed to achieve the goal in such a way that needs minimum time and effort. The battery is connected to the vehicle electrical system by a battery cable assembly. The cable assembly has connectors which clamp to the battery posts, providing a secure electrical and mechanical connection. A conventional connector for connecting cables to the battery is a metallic molded, generally U-shaped device with a bolt passing through outwardly projecting yoke-like arms for securely clamping the connector to the battery post. The connector may also be a stamped metal battery terminal connector, fabricated from sheet metal. US57331S2 is directed to a battery connector which permits mechanical and electrical connection to a battery terminal post. The connector of the patent no. US5733152 has enhanced resistance to rotation when connected to a battery terminal post. This connector is adaptable for automated assembly. It is also adaptable to different automobile models and batteries. US5879202 is also directed to a battery connector. This connector is of the type that permits it to be tightened on the battery post that are positioned above rather than on the side of the connector. The known art for securing the end(s) of the wires and cables initially consisted in tying or twisting the ends of the wire and cable strands to the terminals or connectors. With the added requirement of tight clamping to terminals or connectors for proper current conduction, lugs that were clamped or crimped to the end(s) of the wire(s) or cable(s) on one end and securely clamped screwed or bolted to the terminal on the other end using hand tools or power tools gained favor of usage. Additional relevant prior art references include US6250973, US5941738, US5879202, US5800219, US5738552, US5711688, US5672442, US5599210, US5316505 and US4354726. None of these patents, however alone or in combination, disclose the present invention. However, all above the known device for securing the ends of wires and cables particularly for conducting electrical power, have major drawbacks. Firstly, The process by using the clamping or de-clamping device which connect the ends of wires and cables from the terrninal(s) was a time consuming and cumbersome so that in condition where the end(s) of wire(s), cable(s) require to frequently clamped to and de- clamped from the terminal and upkeep of the related system(s), these activities of proper and repetitively tight clamping or de-clamping can not be carried out to the desired level of satisfaction and frequency, which contributes to reduction of life of the related system. Secondly, such clamping or de-clamping would almost always required the use of hand or power tools like spanners, screw drives, pliers or any other standard or tailor-made tools. In actual working conditions very often such tools are not readily available when required. Also in areas and places where access is not easy, it is very difficult to perform the clamping or de-clamping activity using such tools. The above reasons constitute a considerable psychological deterrent to workers and operators to the activity of properly clamping or de-clamping the cable(s), wire(s) or lead(s) using hand or power tools. Thirdly, the lugs or end connection of the known art are almost always of an metal construction, This exposes the workers or operator to the risk of sustaining injury from heat or electrical shock, if, while clamping or de-clamping, he or she accidentally touches the said exposed metal part, which might become too hot to touch, or carry electricity. Consequently, clamping or de-clamping would necessarily have to be done under conditions where the wire(s) or cable(s) are not carrying any electricity and are sufficiently cold to touch. Fourthly, In such clamping or de-clamping is done under current carrying or in live condition, the process will be slow, and might result in considerable sparking between the wire(s) or cable(s) end(s) which may be damaging to the related equipments) or system(s). The battery connector for car battery is now often used as U shaped brass clamp whish is fitted with nuts and bolts. To clamp or to de-clamp the connector a crew driver and small tools or wrench are needed. Apart from that, this clamping or de-clamping process is time consuming as well as need human effort and technical know-how. Any other person who has not enough physical strength cannot clamp or de-clamp by using ordinary tools. For this reason it is seen that battery connectors often remains in connected position for years which creates many difficulties which as follows: a) Heavy oxides and sulphides are formed all over the battery connector which causes poor conductivity at the point of contact in battery. b) Under these heavy oxide condition the resistant at the point of contact is increased which causes the heating of terminal during activation of self starter. c) The long time connection corrodes the battery terminals. d) The long time connection will reduce the life of the battery and after that this battery will not be in used. Hence an improved device for connecting the battery terminal is desired to overcome the disadvantages of the related art. Summary of the invention Accordingly an object of the present invention is to provide a battery connector being capable of establishing a reliable electrical connection for quick clamping and de- clamping and providing protection against corrosion, low battery life and leading to quick safe, easy and respectively proper clamping and de-clamping. Detailed description of the invention with accompanying drawings There are many possible embodiments of this invention. The drawings and description below describe in detail a preferred embodiment of the invention. It should be understood that the present disclosure is to be considered as an example of the present invention. The principal object of the invention is to provide an improved device for connecting the battery terminal. The other embodiment of the invention is to provide an improved connector device which does not required use of any power tool. The other embodiment of the invention is to provide an improved connector device whose exposed part is cladded with polymers so that there will be no corrosion on the terminal which increases the longevity of the battery. The other embodiment of the invention is to provide an improve connector device whose metallic contract part are Tin plated & Lead cladded to prevent corrosion even in acid ambient condition. The other embodiment of the invention is to provide an improved connector device which is simple in design and can be operated even by layman or unskilled worker with finger tip pressure. The other embodiment of the invention is to provide an improved connector device which is easily identifiable and thereby reducing the risk of wrong connection by mistake. The other embodiment of the invention is to provide an improved connector device in which periodical cleaning of the terminal will not be problem. The other embodiment of the invention is to provide an improved connector device which is more durable and has long life. The main aims of this invention to provide an improved connector device which comprises a) A top cap( 1) is on the top of device, b) A fly nut(2) which is cladded with polymer is just below the top cap which has to rotate clockwise for proper clamping. c) A cavity (3) made up of brass, the connector which goes through the conical lead terminal of the battery d) A brass jacket(4) is just inside the fly nut for tightening the connector. e) A brass plug(5) which is a part of brass component that forms the cavity (3) lise above the cavity. f) A thread (6) which is an inclined plane for which advantage is taken to push the cylinder(7) downwards. g) Grips on side of the fly nut(2) to put force on the fly nut. Characterized in that the force exerted by finger on the both ends of the fly nut(2) produces a couple whose magnitude is 2 'K' x 'X' where in 'K' = force exerted by finger, and X = distance between the two force. The advantages and novel features of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjugation with accompanying drawings and these drawings are illustrative in explaining the constructional details of the device of the invention. Such drawings are shown in 3 sheets. The improved device of the present invention makes the use of a cantilever and linkage mechanism to achieve repetitive clamping and de-clamping. The brass jacket (4) and brass plug(5) are made of brass because of it is high current conductive material. The cantilever leaf (7) are also made strong material that can be withstand high temperature and sufficiently wear resistant for repeating clamping and de- clamping. The fly nut is cladded with suitable polymeric material (such as high density polyethylene, polypropylene, Teflon, polyester or copolymers thereof.) that is sufficiently strong, electrically and thermally insulated with resistant to high temperature. When the force exerted on both ends of the fly nut (2) it produces a couple. This couple forms a heavy torque on the single start thread (6). The figure 1 is sectional view of the battery connector of the present invention. In fig 1 the single start thread (6) is an inclined plain. This thread is a screw. Since it is a screw, the cylinder (7) is forced to move downwards for clamping. The cylinder (7) is hollow and it is leaf of collapsing funnel. It acts a cantilever (7). The one of the advantage and novel feature of the present invention is the funnel like geometry of the collapsing cylinder (7) so that when collapsing force is applied at the free end of the cantilever more effective and stronger grip will be on lead terminal of the battery. The one of the advantage and novel feature of the present invention is that the thread (6) is an inclined plain that is screw. Since it is screw type, force is applied to move the cylinder (7) downwards for clamping. One of the important point for this features is that diameter of the inclined plain (6) and angle of the inclination of the screw plain. (Number of thread/ cm). There is vertical movement of the cylinder. All the aforesaid mechanical advantages have been combined ingeniously. As a result the connector grips the battery post tightly. This invention also relates to a process for clamping and de-clamping the battery connector by using invented device. This process comprises a) the cavity of the connector (3) is to be pushed tightly through the conical lead terminal. b) The connector marked with positive mark (+) should be inserted in the positive marked (+) lead terminal of the battery and the connector marked with negative mark (-) should be inserted in the negative marked (-) lead terminal of the battery. c) After fitting the connector on the battery terminals, the arm (8) of the fly nut (2) of the connector has to rotate by hand in clockwise direction by giving gentle downward pressure. d) Tighten the fly nut (2) firmly. e) To open the connector, the fly nut (2) has to rotate by hand in anticlockwise direction. Another point is that to clamp the end of the cable(s) to the end of the device the screw number may be varied according the specific requirement. Further it also to noted that the link and lever mechanism may be varied to achieve this goal. The device of the invention finds particular use in batteries for automobile, generators and such engines, machinery or equipment, which require frequent clamping and de-clamping between the leads and terminals. For example, if any such engine or machinery or equipment remains idle for a considerable lengths of time, it is always advisable to disconnect the leads from the terminals to reduce drainage of current that would otherwise reduce charges level of the battery to such an extent that could either render the battery unusable or damage the related equipment or system. Simultaneously, a similar device can be used on the ends of a battery charger which then can be quickly connected to the battery terminals for charging or recharging or trickle charging for maintenance of required charge levels. The device being easily operated with one hand can be used in areas where it is normally very difficult to work with tools. The cover-cum-handle can be different, distinct colors and can have provisions for carrying tags or ferrules for individual identification. This would greatly reduce the risk of wrong connections which could otherwise lead to failures of the related equipment(s) or system(s). The fig.(2) shows the top cap made up of strong & rigid polymer. It is fitted over the connecting wire to prevent exposure of the necked portion of the wire that caries heavy current from the battery. The top cap is clamped with the brass nut (5) by a bayonet catch as it is done in the holder of a electric bulb. The following lines summarize the advantages of the improved device of this invention over the prior art and technology: a) The present device is able to achieve repetitive firm clamping and de- clamping in quick and less human effort. b) The device of this invention can be operated using one hand as well as by any person, not necessary to know any technical knowledge. c) The device of this invention is safe against accidental thermal or electrical shocks to operator or worker. d) The improved device can bear distinct identification by way of color differentiation and numbering codes to avoid accidental wrong connection. e) The improved device is helpful for periodical cleaning of the battery terminal. f) This cleaning also increases the longevity of the battery. g) The improved battery connector is more durable and has long life. The connector of the present invention affords easy and convenient connection and disconnection from the battery terminal through rotation. Along with the remaining, described structure this construction prevents over torquing of the connector. It is under stood that, given the above description of the embodiments of the invention, various modifications may be made by one skilled in the art. Such modifications are intended to be limit only by the scope of the below claims. We claim: 1. An improved device for connecting the battery terminal comprising the comprises a) top cap (1) is on the top of device, b) A fly nut (2) which is cladded with polymer is just below the top cap which has to rotate clockwise for proper clamping. c) A cavity (3) of the connector which goes through the conical lead terminal of the battery d) A brass jacket (4) is just below the fly nut for tightening the connector. e) A brass plug (5) just above the cavity. f) A thread (6) which is an inclined plane for which advantage is taken to push the cylinder (7) downwards. g) Grips on side of the fly nut (2) to put force on the fly nut. Characterized in that the force exerted by finger on the both ends of the fly nut(2) produces a couple whose magnitude is 2 'K' x 'X' where in 'K' = force exerted by finger, and X = distance between the two force and the funnel like geometry of the collapsing cylinder (7) so that when collapsing force is applied at the free end of the cantilever more effective and stronger grip will be on lead terminal of the battery. 2. An improved device as claimed in claim 1 wherein cantilever leaf (7) are also made strong material that can be withstand high temperature and sufficiently wear resistant for repeating clamping and de-clamping. 3. An improved device as claimed in claim 1 wherein thread (6) is an inclined plain that is screw upon which force is applied to move the cylinder (7) downwards for clamping. 4. An improved device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the force applied on cylinder (7) depends upon the diameter of the inclined plain (6) and angle of the inclination of the screw plain. (Number of thread/ cm). 5. An improved device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the funnel like geometry of the collapsing cylinder (7) so that when collapsing force is applied at the free end of the cantilever more effective and stronger grip will be on lead terminal of the battery. 6. An improved device as claimed in claim 1 in which the entire connector is cladded with polymers. 7. An improved device as claimed in claim 1 in which polymeric material is high density polyethylene, polypropylene, Teflon, polyester or copolymers thereof 8. The process for clamping and de-clamping the battery connector by using improved device as claimed in claim 1-12 comprises a) the cavity of the connector (3) is to be pushed tightly through the conical lead terminal. b) The connector marked with positive mark (+) should be inserted in the positive marked (+) lead terminal of the battery and the connector marked with negative mark (-) should be inserted in the negative marked (-) lead terminal of the battery. c) After fitting the connector on the battery terminals, the arm (8) of the fly nut (2) of the connector has to rotate by hand in clock wise direction by giving gentle downward pressure. d) Tighten the fly nut (2) firmly. e) To open the connector , the fly nut (2) has to rotate by hand in anticlockwise direction. 9. An improved device for connecting the battery terminal substantially as hereinbefore described with particular reference to the accompanying drawings. 10. The process for clamping and de-clamping the battery connector by using improved device substantially as hereinbefore described with particular reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention relates to a battery terminal connector adapted to connect electric wires to a terminal of a battery and more particularly to a simple structure of battery terminal which is inexpensive to manufacture, easy to handle, less time consuming, more durable and long lasting and can positively be secured to the terminal of the battery.

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2116-KOL-2008-(01-08-2012)-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

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2116-KOL-2008-(01-08-2012)-FORM-13.pdf

2116-KOL-2008-(01-08-2012)-OTHERS.pdf

2116-KOL-2008-(01-08-2012)-PA.pdf

2116-KOL-2008-(09-06-2014)-ABSTRACT.pdf

2116-KOL-2008-(09-06-2014)-CLAIMS.pdf

2116-KOL-2008-(09-06-2014)-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

2116-KOL-2008-(09-06-2014)-DESCRIPTION (COMPLETE).pdf

2116-KOL-2008-(09-06-2014)-DRAWINGS.pdf

2116-KOL-2008-(09-06-2014)-FORM-2.pdf

2116-KOL-2008-(09-06-2014)-FORM-3.pdf

2116-KOL-2008-(27-11-2013)-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

2116-kol-2008-abstract.pdf

2116-kol-2008-claims.pdf

2116-kol-2008-description (complete).pdf

2116-kol-2008-drawings.pdf

2116-kol-2008-form 1.pdf

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