Patent ID: 6644338
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: H01M,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
In a single point watering system for refilling individual cells of a multi cell monobloc lead-acid battery wherein each cell includes an access port having a refill control valve mounted therein, the improvement comprising:a generally linear and rigid manifold having (i) a plurality of depending outlet bosses with a predetermined spacing to permit the manifold to be assembled to the battery with each output boss in sealed relationship with one of the refill control valves, (ii) at least one inlet port adapted to receive a swivel connector fitting, and (iii) a longitudinally extending passageway permitting fluid communication between the inlet port and each outlet boss; and wherein the swivel connector fitting includes an outlet boss which is inserted into the manifold inlet port in sealed relationship and is rotatable within said inlet port through 360 degrees, the swivel connector fitting also including ports to communicate with other components of the single point watering system.