Patent ID: 6020656
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: H01H,H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
A new safety battery terminal and system for eliminating electrical power in event of an auto accident comprising, in combination:a metal clamp block dimensioned for coupling with a battery terminal of a battery, the clamp block having a generally square configuration, the clamp block having a cylindrical opening therethrough for receiving the battery terminal, the cylindrical opening having a radial extending opening extending outwardly of an interior wall thereof, an exterior wall of the clamp block having a slot extending inwardly thereof;a terminal body adapted for coupling with an electrical output line of an automobile's electrical system, the terminal body having a generally rectangular configuration, an exterior wall of the terminal body having an aperture directed therethrough for receiving the electrical output line, an interior wall of the terminal body having a slot extending inwardly thereof, the interior wall positionable in alignment with the exterior wall of the clamp block;a fusible link positioned between the exterior wall of the clamp block and the interior wall of the terminal body, the fusible link having a pair of tab portions on opposing free ends thereof, a first tab portion extending inwardly of the slot in the exterior wall of the clamp block, a second tab portion extending inwardly of the slot in the interior wall of the terminal body; anda cover plate dimensioned for covering upper surfaces of the clamp block, terminal body and the fusible link, the cover plate having a plurality of countersunk apertures therethrough aligning with apertures in the upper surface of the clamp block and terminal body for receiving screws therein.