Patent ID: 6010375
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
A connection construction for connecting a battery post projecting from a battery and a power input portion of an electrical connection box placed substantially adjacent to the battery, the connection construction comprising:a coupling portion projecting from the electrical connection box, the connection box being formed with an opening formed through the coupling portion thereof, an elongated busbar connected with an internal circuit of the electrical connection box, and extending substantially into the coupling portion, a battery terminal mounted on the battery post, and an elongated connection plate extending through the opening in the coupling portion of the connection box and having one end fixedly fastened by a fastener to the battery terminal, portions of the connection plate and the busbar being placed substantially one over the other in directions at an angle different from 0.degree. and 180.degree. with respect to each other, and the respective portions being formed with oblong holes, the oblong holes having long axes that extend along directions of elongation of the respective connection plate and the busbar such that the oblong holes overlie one another with their long axes aligned at an angle different from 0.degree. and 180.degree., a bolt passing through the respective oblong holes for adjustably connecting the connection plate and the busbar.