Patent ID: 6830490
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A battery terminal structure for connecting a terminal provided with an electric wire with a stud bolt type battery post, comprising:an adapter, having a cylindrical body which is screwed onto the battery post, and a flange portion formed at a top of the cylindrical body to be clamped by a screwing tool; a terminal body, including a substantially U-shaped adaptor fitting portion which accommodates the adapter screwed on the battery post therein, and a seat portion on which the terminal provided with the electric wire is fixed; and a lever, including a cam portion and supported on the terminal body so as to be pivotable between a first position and a second position, wherein a space in which the flange portion is capable of passing through is secured inside of the adaptor fitting portion when the lever is in the first position; wherein the cam portion is abutted against an outer periphery of the cylindrical body of the adaptor so that the adaptor is retained between the cam portion and an inner face of the adaptor fitting portion, when the lever is in the second position; and wherein the flange portion of the adaptor overhangs a top end face of the adapter fitting portion of the terminal body.