Battery clip device

Abstract

A battery clip includes: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; and a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member. The first inner metal battery clip member and / or the second inner metal battery clip member have a battery cable connector configured to allow a user to access the battery cable connector with a finger or tool while avoiding interference with the handle portion of the battery clip member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a starting cable or a starting device for, for example, bridging a battery jumper. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are many jumper cables or battery jumper starting devices available.

[0003] An improved battery clip is needed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention relates to an improved battery clip device. The battery clip device includes an outer battery clip connected to an inner battery clip, or is constituted by an outer battery clip connected to an inner battery clip. For example, the outer battery clip may be made of an electrically insulating material, and the inner battery clip may be made of a conductive material (e.g., metal). The inner battery clip is fitted inside the outer battery clip and connected together (e.g., via a snap-fit ​​connector and / or mechanical connection).

[0005] The battery clip is configured to facilitate connection to the battery cable. Specifically, the battery clip is configured to prevent mechanical interference with the user's fingers or tools used to connect or disconnect the battery cable to the battery clip. For example, the inner battery clip is provided with a cable connector configured to prevent mechanical interference with the handle portion of the battery clip by placing the cable connector at one end of at least one handle portion, wherein the cable connector has a cable end receiver oriented parallel to the central longitudinal axis of at least one handle portion.

[0006] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the battery cable connector is configured to receive the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver.

[0007] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a first outer plastic battery clip member connected to the first inner metal battery clip; a second outer plastic battery clip member connected to the second inner metal battery clip; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members, the battery cable connector having a separate cylindrical metal plate end defined for crimping a battery cable end receiver, wherein the battery cable connector is configured to receive the battery cable end into the battery cable end receiver and then crimp inward to close the separate cylindrical metal plate end, thereby securing and anchoring the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver of the battery cable connector.

[0008] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a first outer plastic battery clip member connected to the first inner metal battery clip; a second outer plastic battery clip member connected to the second inner metal battery clip; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members, the battery cable connector having a split cylindrical metal plate end that transitions into a continuous cylindrical metal plate, thereby collectively defining a battery cable end receiver configured to crimp and close, wherein the battery cable connector is configured to receive the battery cable end into the battery cable end receiver and then crimp inward to close the split cylindrical metal plate end, thereby securing and anchoring the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver of the battery cable connector.

[0009] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the battery cable connector is configured to receive the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, and wherein the cylindrical metal plate end is a split cylindrical metal plate end.

[0010] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the battery cable connector is configured to receive the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the cylindrical metal plate end is a split cylindrical metal plate end, and wherein the edges of the split cylindrical metal plate end are spaced apart.

[0011] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clamp device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a second inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a first outer insulating battery clamp member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clamp member; a second outer insulating battery clamp member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clamp member to the second inner metal battery clamp member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clamp members, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the battery cable connector is configured to receive the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the edges of the split cylindrical metal plate ends are abutting each other when the split cylindrical metal plates are pressed inward.

[0012] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the battery cable connector is configured to receive the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the cylindrical metal plate end is a split cylindrical metal plate end, and wherein the edges of the split cylindrical metal plate end have interlaced fingers.

[0013] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the cylindrical metal plate end is a continuous cylindrical metal plate end configured to press inward, thereby securing and anchoring the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver.

[0014] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clamp device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a second inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a first outer insulating battery clamp member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clamp member; a second outer insulating battery clamp member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clamp member to the second inner metal battery clamp member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clamp members, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the cylindrical metal plate end is a continuous cylindrical metal plate end having one or more threaded holes, each of the one or more threaded holes being for receiving a fixing screw, thereby securing and anchoring the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver.

[0015] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the battery cable connector includes a split cylindrical metal plate end that transitions into a continuous cylindrical metal plate, thereby collectively defining the battery cable end receiver.

[0016] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to the first inner metal battery clip member. At least one end of the second inner metal battery clip member, the battery cable connector is a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to fix and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the battery cable connector includes a split cylindrical metal plate end that transitions into a continuous cylindrical metal plate, thereby jointly defining the battery cable end receiver, wherein the diameter of the split cylindrical metal plate end transitions downward into the diameter of the continuous cylindrical metal plate, the diameter of the continuous cylindrical metal plate being smaller than the diameter of the split cylindrical metal plate end.

[0017] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the battery cable connector includes a split cylindrical metal plate end that transitions into a continuous cylindrical metal plate thereby jointly defining the battery cable end receiver, and wherein the continuous cylindrical metal plate transitions into a funnel-shaped portion having an increased diameter.

[0018] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members has a U-shaped cross-section extending along the length of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members, thereby providing a pair of spaced-apart inner edges, the U-shaped cross-section being incorporated into the battery cable connector.

[0019] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the first inner metal battery clip member is provided with a pair of pivot plate portions, and the second inner metal battery clip member has a pair of pivot plate portions, wherein the pair of pivot plate portions of the first inner metal battery clip member overlaps with the pair of pivot plate portions of the second inner metal battery clip member.

[0020] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members, the battery cable connector defining a battery cable end connection. At the cylindrical metal plate end of the receiver, a battery cable connector is configured to fix and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver. A first inner metal battery clip member has a pair of pivot plate portions, and a second inner metal battery clip member has a pair of pivot plate portions. The pair of pivot plate portions of the first inner metal battery clip member overlap with the pair of pivot plate portions of the second inner metal battery clip member. The pair of pivot plate portions of the first inner metal battery clip member are provided with arcuate flanges protruding outward from the side of the first inner metal battery clip member to accommodate the pivot plate portions of the second inner metal battery clip. The pivot plate portions of the second inner metal battery clip are arcuate and nested within the arcuate flanges protruding outward from the side of the first inner metal battery clip.

[0021] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to the first inner metal battery clip member and the second inner metal battery clip member. At least one end of the battery clamp member, the battery cable connector is the end of a cylindrical metal plate defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector is configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein a first inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion is nested within at least a portion of a first outer insulating battery clamp member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clamp member, and wherein a second inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion is nested within at least a portion of a second outer insulating battery clamp member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp member.

[0022] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members, the battery cable connector defining a battery cable end. At the cylindrical metal plate end of the receiver, a battery cable connector is configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein a first inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion is nested within at least a portion of a first outer insulating battery clamp member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clamp member, and wherein a second inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion is nested within at least a portion of a second outer insulating battery clamp member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp member, wherein the first outer insulating battery clamp member snaps into the first inner metal battery clamp member, and wherein the second outer insulating battery clamp member snaps into the second inner metal battery clamp member.

[0023] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver. The first inner metal battery clamp member, having a handle portion and a clamp portion, is nested within at least a portion of a first outer insulating battery clamp member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clamp member; and the second inner metal battery clamp member, having a handle portion and a clamp portion, is nested within at least a portion of a second outer insulating battery clamp member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp member; the first outer insulating battery clamp member is snap-fitted onto the first inner metal battery clamp member; and the second outer insulating battery clamp member is snap-fitted onto the second inner metal battery clamp member; the first outer insulating battery clamp member includes a snap-fitting protrusion that snaps into a slot provided in the first inner metal battery clamp member; and the second outer insulating battery clamp member includes a snap-fitting protrusion that snaps into a slot provided in the second inner metal battery clamp member.

[0024] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clamp device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a second inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a first outer insulating battery clamp member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clamp member; a second outer insulating battery clamp member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clamp member to the second inner metal battery clamp member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first inner metal battery clamp member and the second inner metal battery clamp member, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the first inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion is nested within the first outer insulating battery clamp member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clamp member. At least a portion of the battery clamp member, and wherein a second inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion is nested within at least a portion of a second outer insulating battery clamp member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp member, wherein a first outer insulating battery clamp member is snap-fitted onto the first inner metal battery clamp member, and wherein a second outer insulating battery clamp member is snap-fitted onto the second inner metal battery clamp member, wherein the first outer insulating battery clamp member includes snap-fitting protrusions snap-fitting into slots provided in the first inner metal battery clamp member, wherein the second outer insulating battery clamp member includes snap-fitting protrusions snap-fitting into slots provided in the second inner metal battery clamp member, wherein the first outer insulating battery clamp member includes a plurality of spaced-apart snap-fitting protrusions respectively snap-fitting into a plurality of spaced-apart slots in the first inner metal battery clamp member, and wherein the second outer insulating battery clamp member includes a plurality of spaced-apart snap-fitting protrusions snap-fitting into a plurality of spaced-apart slots in the second inner metal battery clamp member.

[0025] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member; a pivot pin for pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first inner metal battery clip member and the second inner metal battery clip member, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the first inner metal battery clip member having the handle portion and the clamping portion is nested within the battery cable end receiver having a handle portion and a clamping portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a handle portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first inner metal battery clip member and the second inner metal battery clip member, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the first inner metal battery clip member having the handle portion and the clamping portion is nested within the battery cable end receiver having a handle portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; and a first outer insulating battery clip member having a handle portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; and a second outer insulating battery clip member ... second outer The battery clamping member is located within at least a portion of a first outer insulating battery clamping member having a clamping portion and a handle portion, wherein a second inner metal battery clamping member having a handle portion and a clamping portion is nested within at least a portion of a second outer insulating battery clamping member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamping member, wherein the first outer insulating battery clamping member snaps into the first inner metal battery clamping member, and wherein the second outer insulating battery clamping member snaps into the second inner metal battery clamping member, wherein the first outer insulating battery clamping member includes snap-fit ​​protrusions snapping into slots provided in the first inner metal battery clamping member, wherein the second outer insulating battery clamping member includes snap-fit ​​protrusions snapping into slots provided in the second inner metal battery clamping member, and wherein each snap-fit ​​protrusion is divided into two protrusion portions, each protrusion portion having an edge barb portion to grip the inner edge of the corresponding slot after snap-fitting, to prevent each snap-fit ​​protrusion from disconnecting from each corresponding slot.

[0026] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamping portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver. In the first inner metal battery clamp component, a pair of pivot plate portions are provided, and a second inner metal battery clamp component has a pair of pivot plate portions, wherein the pair of pivot plate portions of the first inner metal battery clamp component overlap with the pair of pivot plate portions of the second inner metal battery clamp component, wherein the pair of pivot plate portions of the first inner metal battery clamp component are provided with arcuate flanges protruding outward from the side of the first inner metal battery clamp component to accommodate the pivot plate portions of the second inner metal battery clamp, wherein the pivot plate portions of the second inner metal battery clamp are arcuate and nested within the arcuate flanges protruding outward from the side of the first inner metal battery clamp, wherein the arcuate flanges protruding outward from the side of the first inner metal battery clamp component are nested within the arcuate inner edge portion of the first outer insulating battery clamp component, and wherein the arcuate pivot plate portion of the first inner metal battery clamp component is nested within the arcuate inner edge portion of the second outer insulating battery clamp component.

[0027] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clip device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a second inner metal battery clip member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member; a second outer insulating battery clip member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clip member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clip members, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the handle portion of the first outer insulating battery clip member has a protrusion, and wherein the handle portion of the second outer insulating battery clip member has a protrusion.

[0028] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery clamp device comprising or composed of the following: a first inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a second inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion; a first outer insulating battery clamp member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clamp member; a second outer insulating battery clamp member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp member; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clamp member to the second inner metal battery clamp member; and a battery cable connector connected to an end of at least one of the first and second inner metal battery clamp members, the battery cable connector being a cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the battery cable connector being configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable end receiver, wherein the handle portion of the first outer insulating battery clamp member has a protrusion, and wherein the handle portion of the second outer insulating battery clamp member has a protrusion, wherein the protrusion forms an X-shaped protrusion when the handle portions are pressed together. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the positive electrode battery clip according to the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The left side view of the battery clip shown.

[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The right side view of the battery clip shown.

[0032] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The front view of the battery clip shown.

[0033] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 The rear view of the battery clip shown.

[0034] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 The top view of the battery clip shown.

[0035] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 The battery clip shown is viewed from below.

[0036] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the negative polarity battery clip according to the present invention, except that it has a negative polarity symbol instead of a positive polarity symbol, and is similar to... Figure 1 The positive electrode battery clip shown is the same.

[0037] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 and Figure 8A perspective view of the inner battery clip portion of the battery clip shown.

[0038] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 The right-side view of the battery clip section shown.

[0039] Figure 11 yes Figure 9 The left-side view of the battery clip section shown.

[0040] Figure 12 yes Figure 1 The front view of the battery clip section shown.

[0041] Figure 13 yes Figure 9 The rear view of the battery clip section shown.

[0042] Figure 14 yes Figure 9 A top view of the battery clip section shown.

[0043] Figure 15 yes Figure 9 The image shows a bottom view of the battery clip section.

[0044] Figure 16 This is a side view of the pin.

[0045] Figure 17 This is a side view showing the connection between the battery cable end and the battery cable end connector.

[0046] Figure 18 This is a side view showing the connection between the battery cable end and the battery cable end connector.

[0047] Figure 19 yes Figure 1 The spring portion of the battery clip shown and Figure 9 A three-dimensional view of the internal battery clip section shown. Detailed Implementation

[0048] exist Figures 1 to 18 The image shows a battery clip device 10 according to the present invention. The battery clip device 10 includes an outer battery clip 10A connected to an inner battery clip 10B, such as... Figure 1 As shown.

[0049] The outer battery clip portion 10A may be made of, for example, an electrically insulating material (e.g., resin, synthetic resin, plastic, rubber, glass fiber, composite material, or other suitable electrically insulating material). The inner battery clip portion 10B may be made of, for example, a conductive material (e.g., metal, steel, metal alloy, steel alloy, plated steel, chrome-plated steel, nickel-plated steel, aluminum, anodized aluminum copper, or other suitable conductive material).

[0050] The external battery clip portion 10A includes a first external battery clip member 12 (e.g., made of plastic injection molding material) having an external handle portion 14 and an external clamping portion 16, and a second external battery clip member 20 (e.g., made of plastic injection molding material) having an external handle portion 22 and an external clamping portion 24, such as... Figure 1 As shown.

[0051] The outer handle portion 14 is provided with an outer handle surface 14A and protrusions 14B and 14C. The outer handle portion 22 is provided with an outer handle surface 22A and protrusions 22B and 22C. Note that, for example, when the user squeezes the outer handle portions 14 and 22 together, the protrusions 14B, 14C, 22B, and 22C together form an X-shaped protrusion.

[0052] The outer clamping portion 16 is provided with a protrusion 16A and a raised positive (+) polarity symbol 16B. The outer clamping portion 24 is provided with a protrusion 24A ( Figure 3 ) and the raised positive (+) polarity symbol 24B.

[0053] The first battery clamp member 12 has arc-shaped inner edges 18 on both sides of the first battery clamp member 12. The second battery clamp member 22 has arc-shaped inner edges 26 on both sides of the second battery clamp member 22. See also Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 .

[0054] The internal battery clamp device 10B includes a first internal battery clamp portion 112 made of conductive metal (e.g., made of stamped or forged sheet metal), the first internal battery clamp portion 112 having an inner handle portion 114 and an inner clamp portion 116. The first internal battery clamp portion 112 is pivotally connected to a second internal battery clamp portion 120 having an inner handle portion 122 and an inner clamp portion 124 (e.g., via a pivot pin 130, see [link]). Figure 9 ),like Figure 9 As shown.

[0055] The first inner battery clamp component 112 is provided with a groove 116C. Figure 9 ), for providing a protrusion with the first external battery clamp member 12 (e.g., with Figure 1 The mechanical connection (e.g., snap-fit ​​connection) is the same as the snap-fit ​​protrusion 16D shown in the diagram (24D). The second inner battery clip member 120 is provided with a groove 124C ( Figure 9 ), for providing a protrusion (e.g., for use with the second outer battery clamp member 20) Figure 1 The mechanical connection (e.g., snap-fit ​​connection) shown is a snap-fit ​​protrusion 24D.

[0056] The aforementioned snap-fit ​​connection is located at the outer clamp portions 16 and 24. Additional connections (e.g., mechanical connections, additional snap-fit ​​connections) may be provided on the outer handle portions 14 and 22. For example, the outer handle portions 14 and 22 may be provided with lateral crossing members 14F, 14G, 22F, and 22G. Figure 7 The lateral strut members 14F, 14G, 22F, 22G are configured to connect to (e.g., capture) the inner handle portions 114, 122. Specifically, the lateral strut members 14F, 22F surround and capture the inner sides (e.g., inner edges) of the inner handle portions 114, 122. The lateral strut members 14G, 22G surround and capture the edges and ends of the inner handle portions 114, 122. During assembly, each inner handle portion 114, 122 slides beneath the lateral strut members 14F, 14G, 22F, 22G until it reaches its lowest point within the lateral strut members 22F, 22G, at which point the outer clamp portions 16, 24 snap into the inner clamp portions 116, 124.

[0057] Similarly, the inner battery clip 10B is made of a conductive material such as metal. For example, the first inner battery clip portion 112 and the second inner battery clip portion 120 are made of stamped metal sheets (e.g., steel, aluminum, copper, brass, metal alloys, or other suitable conductive materials), and then metal-plated (e.g., with chromium, nickel, or metal alloys) to make them corrosion-resistant. Then, by means of spring 131 ( Figure 17 and Figure 18 ) and pivot pin 130 ( Figure 9 The first internal battery clip portion 112 and the second internal battery clip portion 120 are assembled together.

[0058] The internal battery clip 10B is configured for use with the battery cable 154 ( Figure 16 ) connection. For example, the inner handle part 122 ( Figure 12 It is equipped with a battery end connector 128, such as Figure 12 , 15 As shown in Figures 17 and 18. For example, the battery cable end connector 128 includes a first split cylindrical metal plate end section oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the inner handle portion 122. The first split cylindrical metal plate end section is in the open position ( Figure 17 ), for receiving battery cable end 142A. Specifically, battery cable 142 is provided with an exposed battery cable end 142, wherein the insulation portion 142B has been removed. The exposed battery cable end 142 is inserted into the receiver 128A of battery cable connector 128, and then by force F ( Figure 17The battery cable connector 128 is pressed inward or crimped closed to secure and anchor the exposed battery cable end 142 within the receiver 128A of the battery cable connector 128. Alternatively, the first split cylindrical metal plate end segment may be a first continuous cylindrical metal plate end segment. For example, the first continuous cylindrical metal plate end segment may have one or more threaded through holes along its side, each threaded through hole receiving a fixing screw for securing and anchoring the battery cable end 142A within the receiver 128A of the battery cable connector 128. Additionally, the battery cable end 142A ( Figure 1 and Figure 18 It can be brazed and / or soldered into the battery cable connector 128.

[0059] like Figure 17 As shown, the edge of the battery cable connector 128 may be provided with staggered fingers 128B and 128C. The staggered fingers 128B can be pressed inward into the exposed battery cable end 142A to further clamp the strands of the exposed battery cable end 142A. In addition, the exposed battery cable end 142A can be brazed and / or soldered to further secure and anchor the battery cable end 142A within the receiver 128A of the battery cable connector 128.

[0060] like Figure 17 As shown, the battery cable connector 128 includes a first split cylindrical metal plate end segment and a second split cylindrical end segment 122F. The first split cylindrical metal plate end segment has initially spaced edges with staggered fingers 128B and 128C. The second split cylindrical end segment 122F has initially spaced edges 122FA and 122FB. After the battery cable end 142A of the battery cable 142 is fully inserted into the battery cable connector 128, the battery cable connector 128 is pressed together and / or crimped together, thereby forcing the spaced edges with staggered fingers 128B and 128C to abut each other, along with forcing the spaced edges 122FA and 122FB to abut each other as well.

[0061] The battery cable connector 128 also includes a third funnel-shaped metal plate segment with outwardly tapering walls 122E and a fourth portion having a pair of spaced-apart metal plates 140A, 140A. The fourth portion of the metal plates 140A, 140A... Figure 15 and Figure 18 They can be pressed together to provide additional gripping force on the battery cable end 142B. Additionally, the wall segments 140A, 140A can be brazed and / or welded to the battery cable end 142A to enhance conductivity and further secure and anchor the battery cable end 142A to the battery cable end connector 128.

[0062] like Figure 18 As shown, the wall thickness of the first split cylindrical metal plate end segment 128 is greater than the wall thickness of the second split cylindrical metal plate end segment 122F. Furthermore, the inner diameter of the first split cylindrical end segment 128 is the same as the inner diameter of the second split cylindrical metal plate end segment 122F. The greater wall thickness of the first split cylindrical metal plate end segment 128 enhances the clamping force on the battery cable end after inward pressing or crimping closure.

[0063] Spring 131 ( Figure 19 The spring 131 is installed within the inner battery clip 10B to bias the outer clip portions 12 and 16 together. Specifically, the spring 131 has a through hole 131B to receive the pivot pin 130, while the arm 131C with an end 131D contacts the inner surface of the arms 114 and 122 of the inner battery clip 10B. Figure 9 ).

Claims

1. A battery clip device, comprising: The first internal metal battery clip component has a handle portion and a clip portion; The second internal metal battery clip component has a handle portion and a clip portion; The first outer insulating battery clamp member has a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clamp member; The second outer insulating battery clamp member has a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp member; A pivot pin pivotally connects the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; as well as A battery cable connector is disposed at the end of at least one of the first inner metal battery clip member and the second inner metal battery clip member. The battery cable connector includes a first split cylindrical metal plate end that defines a battery cable end receiver. The battery cable connector is configured to secure and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable connector. The battery cable connector is configured to receive the end of the battery cable into the battery cable end receiver, and to fix and anchor the end of the battery cable into the battery cable end receiver. In this configuration, the end of the first split cylindrical metal plate transforms into the second split cylindrical metal plate portion. The second split cylindrical metal plate portion transforms into a third funnel-shaped metal plate portion, which gradually tapers outwards along its length as its diameter increases. The first split cylindrical metal plate has interlocking fingers at its end edge. Wherein, the end of the first split cylindrical metal plate has a wall thickness greater than that of the second split cylindrical metal plate portion, and The inner diameter of the end of the first split cylindrical metal plate is the same as the inner diameter of the second split cylindrical metal plate.

2. A battery clip device, comprising: The first internal metal battery clip component has a handle portion and a clip portion; The second internal metal battery clip component has a handle portion and a clip portion; The first outer plastic battery clip component is connected to the first inner metal battery clip component; The second outer plastic battery clip component is connected to the second inner metal battery clip component; A pivot pin pivotally connects the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; as well as A battery cable connector is disposed at the end of at least one of a first inner metal battery clip member and a second inner metal battery clip member, the battery cable connector having a first split cylindrical metal plate end defining a battery cable end receiver, the first split cylindrical metal plate end being configured to press or crimp shut inwards. The battery cable connector is configured to receive the end of the battery cable into the battery cable end receiver, and then perform inward pressing or crimping closure to fix and anchor the end of the battery cable within the battery cable connector. In this configuration, the end of the first split cylindrical metal plate transforms into the second split cylindrical metal plate portion. The second split cylindrical metal plate portion transforms into a third funnel-shaped metal plate portion, which gradually tapers outwards along its length as its diameter increases. The first split cylindrical metal plate has interlocking fingers at its end edge. Wherein, the end of the first split cylindrical metal plate has a wall thickness greater than that of the second split cylindrical metal plate portion, and The inner diameter of the end of the first split cylindrical metal plate is the same as the inner diameter of the second split cylindrical metal plate.

3. A battery clip device, comprising: The first internal metal battery clip component has a handle portion and a clip portion; The second internal metal battery clip component has a handle portion and a clip portion; The first outer plastic battery clip component is connected to the first inner metal battery clip component; The second outer plastic battery clip component is connected to the second inner metal battery clip component; A pivot pin pivotally connects the first inner metal battery clip member to the second inner metal battery clip member; as well as A battery cable connector is disposed at the end of at least one of the first inner metal battery clip member and the second inner metal battery clip member. The battery cable connector has a first split cylindrical metal plate end that transforms into another split cylindrical metal plate, thereby collectively defining a battery cable end receiver configured to be pressed or crimped closed inward. The battery cable connector is configured to receive the end of the battery cable into the battery cable end receiver, and then perform inward pressing or crimping closure to fix and anchor the end of the battery cable within the battery cable connector. In this configuration, the end of the first split cylindrical metal plate transforms into the second split cylindrical metal plate portion. The second split cylindrical metal plate portion transforms into a third funnel-shaped metal plate portion, which gradually tapers outwards along its length as its diameter increases. The first split cylindrical metal plate has interlocking fingers at its end edge. Wherein, the end of the first split cylindrical metal plate has a wall thickness greater than that of the second split cylindrical metal plate portion, and The inner diameter of the end of the first split cylindrical metal plate is the same as the inner diameter of the second split cylindrical metal plate.

4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The inner edges of the first split cylindrical metal plate end are initially spaced apart before being connected to the battery cable end.

5. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, After the first split cylindrical metal plate end is pressed inward or crimped to connect the battery cable end to the battery cable connector, the edges of the first split cylindrical metal plate ends are adjacent to each other.

6. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The first split cylindrical metal plate end is a continuous cylindrical metal plate end, which is configured to be pressed or crimped inward to fix and anchor the battery cable end within the battery cable connector.

7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The first split cylindrical metal plate end is a first continuous cylindrical metal plate end with one or more threaded holes, each threaded hole accommodating a fixing screw for securing the battery cable end within the battery cable connector.

8. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, At least one of the first inner metal battery clip member and the second inner metal battery clip member has a U-shaped cross-section extending along the length of the first inner metal battery clip member and the second inner metal battery clip member, thereby providing a pair of spaced-apart inner edges, the U-shaped cross-section being incorporated into the battery cable connector.

9. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The first inner metal battery clip member is provided with a pair of pivot plate portions, and the second inner metal battery clip member is provided with a pair of pivot plate portions, wherein the pair of pivot plate portions of the first inner metal battery clip member overlaps with the pair of pivot plate portions of the second inner metal battery clip member.

10. The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, A pair of pivot plate portions of the first inner metal battery clip member are provided with arcuate flanges protruding outward from the side of the first inner metal battery clip member to accommodate the pivot plate portion of the second inner metal battery clip member, wherein the pivot plate portion of the second inner metal battery clip member is arcuate and nested within the arcuate flanges protruding outward from the side of the first inner metal battery clip member.

11. The apparatus according to claim 1, in, The first inner metal battery clip component is nested within the first outer insulating battery clip component, and the second inner metal battery clip component is nested within the second outer insulating battery clip component.

12. The apparatus according to claim 1, in, The first inner metal battery clip member, having a handle portion and a clamping portion, is nested within at least a portion of the first outer insulating battery clip member, the first outer insulating battery clip member having a clamping portion and a handle portion connected to the first inner metal battery clip member, and The second inner metal battery clamp member, having a handle portion and a clamp portion, is nested within at least a portion of the second outer insulating battery clamp member, the second outer insulating battery clamp member having a clamp portion and a handle portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp member.

13. The apparatus according to claim 12, in, The first outer insulating battery clamp component snaps into the first inner metal battery clamp component, and The second outer insulating battery clamp component is snapped onto the second inner metal battery clamp component.

14. The apparatus according to claim 13, in, The first outer insulating battery clamp component includes a snap-fit ​​protrusion that snaps into a slot disposed in the first inner metal battery clamp component, and The second outer insulating battery clamp component includes a snap-fit ​​protrusion that snaps into a slot disposed in the second inner metal battery clamp component.

15. The apparatus according to claim 14, in, The first outer insulating battery clip member includes a plurality of spaced-apart snap-fit ​​protrusions that snap into a plurality of spaced-apart slots in the first inner metal battery clip member, and The second outer insulating battery clamp member includes a plurality of spaced-apart snap-fit ​​protrusions that snap into a plurality of spaced-apart slots disposed in the second inner metal battery clamp member.

16. The apparatus according to claim 14, wherein, Each snap-fit ​​protrusion is divided into two protrusions, each with a barbed edge that grips the inner edge of the corresponding slot after snap-fit, thus preventing each snap-fit ​​protrusion from disconnecting from its corresponding slot.

17. The apparatus according to claim 11, in, An arc-shaped flange protruding outward from the side of the first inner metal battery clip member is nested within the arc-shaped inner edge portion of the first outer insulating battery clip member, and The arc-shaped pivot plate portion of the first inner metal battery clamp component is nested with the arc-shaped inner edge portion of the second outer insulating battery clamp component.

18. The apparatus according to claim 1, in, The handle portion of the first external insulating battery clip component is provided with a protrusion, and The handle portion of the second external insulating battery clamp component is provided with a protrusion.

19. The apparatus according to claim 18, wherein, When the handle portions are squeezed together, the protrusions form an X-shaped protrusion.

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