US3810074A - Electrical (h. v.) distributor cap contacts for spark ignited combustion engines - Google Patents
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- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
- H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
- H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
- H01R13/5219—Sealing means between coupling parts, e.g. interfacial seal
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02P—IGNITION, OTHER THAN COMPRESSION IGNITION, FOR INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES; TESTING OF IGNITION TIMING IN COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES
- F02P7/00—Arrangements of distributors, circuit-makers or -breakers, e.g. of distributor and circuit-breaker combinations or pick-up devices
- F02P7/02—Arrangements of distributors, circuit-makers or -breakers, e.g. of distributor and circuit-breaker combinations or pick-up devices of distributors
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
- H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
- H01R4/50—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a cam, wedge, cone or ball also combined with a screw
- H01R4/5033—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a cam, wedge, cone or ball also combined with a screw using wedge or pin penetrating into the end of a wire in axial direction of the wire
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- a principal object of the present invention is to provide a greatly improved electrical connection of the H.V. leads at the distributor terminals of a spark ignited internal combustion engine.
- Another object is to provide an improved electrical connection of the H.V. leads by simply slipping the semi-conducting H.V. lead over the extended pin end of the contacts of the distributor, and sliding the O-ring down the outside of the H.V. lead past the enlarged area of the extended pin.
- Another object is to provide an improved electrical connection in which the O-ring imparts equal pressure between the semi-conducting H.V. lead and the extended pin of the contact.
- Yet another object is to provide an improved electrical connection in which the same O-ring prevents the H.V. lead from slipping off of the extended pin of the contact.
- Yet a further object is to provide an improved electrical connection which eliminates unnecessary electrical terminals and their attachment to the H.V. leads, reduces the cost in material, and labor, of the required electrical contacts of the distributor cap, and which provides a positive electrical circuit by eliminating unnecessary connections which are ever a source of possible trouble.
- the sole FlGURE is a diagram of the present invention.
- the reference numeral represents electrical (h.v.) distributor cap contacts for spark ignited combustion engines according to the present invention, wherein there is an extended pin 11 of the electrical contact 12 and which includes an enlarged area 13 so to hold an H.V. lead 14 captive thereto.
- the reference numeral 10 represents a distributor cap having a solid, flat surface from which the extended pin end of the electrical contact protrudes for direct attachment of the H.V. lead.
- An O-ring 15 or other non-conducting device fitted around the lead 14 serves to apply pressure (equal on 360 degrees) to contact for good electrical connection, and additionally serves to keep the H.V. lead 14 held captive past the enlargement 13 on the extended pin.
- a typical rain shield molding 16, or a special heat shrink tubing is provided for the purpose to seal out moisture and dirt.
- the O-ring would not be required, because the tubing of an exact size could be utilized so to apply the pressure.
- An improved electrical connection of H.V. leads at a distributor terminal ofa spark ignited internal combustion engine, said electrical connection having means for better electrical and mechanical interconnection, said means including a distributor cap having solid flat surfaces from each of which there is an extending piii of an electrical contact, saidpin including a diametrically enlarged portion along an intermediate portion thereof for being fitted inside said H.V. lead for a better hold, an O-ring being provided around said H.V. lead for applying pressure, said diametrically enlarged portion being inserted past said O-ring so that said enlarged portion is locked behind said O-ring, and a rain shield molding around said lead covering the connection so to form a moisture-proof and dirt-proof seal.
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Abstract
An improved electrical connection of the H. V. leads at the distributor cap of a spark ignited internal combustion engine, by slipping each semi-conducting H. V. lead over an extended end of a pin which has an enlarged portion for better holding the lead captive therearound; there also being an O-ring for improved electrical and mechanical interconnection, and there also being a rain shield molding so to seal out moisture and dust.
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United States Patent [191 Brandenburg, Jr.
[ ELECTRICAL (H. V.) DISTRIBUTOR CAP CONTACTS FOR SPARK IGNITED COMBUSTION ENGINES [76] Inventor: Wilson C. Brandenburg, Jr., 2218 Garden Dr., Avon, Ohio 4401 l [22] Filed: June 14, 1972 [21] Appl. No.: 262,453
[52] US. Cl. 339/100, 339/26 [51] Int. Cl H0lr 11/20 [58] Field of Search 339/26, 59-61,
[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,372,065 3/1921 Conklin 339/100 3,646,250 2/1972 Estes 339/26 2,934,668 4/1960 Dall 339/26 [111 3,810,074 [4 1 May 7,1974
3,340,493 9/1967 Fisher et a1. 339/61 R FOREIGN PATENTS OR APPLICATIONS 589,656 6/1947 Great Britain 339/100 1,216,399 5/1966 Germany 339/26 Primary Examiner-Joseph H. McGlynn [5 7] ABSTRACT An improved electrical connection of the H. V. leads at the distributor cap of a spark ignited internal combustion engine, by slipping each semi-conducting H. V. lead over an extended end of a pin which has an enlarged portion for better holding the lead captive therearound; there also being an O-ring for improved electrical and mechanical interconnection, and there also being a rain shield molding so to seal out moisture and dust.
1 Claim, 1 Drawing Figure ELECTRICAL (II. V.) DISTRIBUTOR CAP CONTACTS FOR SPARK IGNITED COMBUSTION ENGINES This invention relates generally to distributor caps. More specifically it relates to H.V. leads at a distributor terminal. Still more specifically it relates to electrical connections.
A principal object of the present invention is to provide a greatly improved electrical connection of the H.V. leads at the distributor terminals of a spark ignited internal combustion engine.
Another object is to provide an improved electrical connection of the H.V. leads by simply slipping the semi-conducting H.V. lead over the extended pin end of the contacts of the distributor, and sliding the O-ring down the outside of the H.V. lead past the enlarged area of the extended pin.
Another object is to provide an improved electrical connection in which the O-ring imparts equal pressure between the semi-conducting H.V. lead and the extended pin of the contact.
Yet another object is to provide an improved electrical connection in which the same O-ring prevents the H.V. lead from slipping off of the extended pin of the contact.
Yet a further object is to provide an improved electrical connection which eliminates unnecessary electrical terminals and their attachment to the H.V. leads, reduces the cost in material, and labor, of the required electrical contacts of the distributor cap, and which provides a positive electrical circuit by eliminating unnecessary connections which are ever a source of possible trouble.
Other objects are to provide an improved electrical connection which is simple in design, inexpensive to manufacture, rugged in construction, easy to use, and efficient in operation.
These and other objects will be readily evident upon a study of the following specification and the accompanying drawing, wherein:
The sole FlGURE is a diagram of the present invention.
Referring now to the drawing in detail, the reference numeral represents electrical (h.v.) distributor cap contacts for spark ignited combustion engines according to the present invention, wherein there is an extended pin 11 of the electrical contact 12 and which includes an enlarged area 13 so to hold an H.V. lead 14 captive thereto.
The reference numeral 10 represents a distributor cap having a solid, flat surface from which the extended pin end of the electrical contact protrudes for direct attachment of the H.V. lead.
An O-ring 15 or other non-conducting device fitted around the lead 14 serves to apply pressure (equal on 360 degrees) to contact for good electrical connection, and additionally serves to keep the H.V. lead 14 held captive past the enlargement 13 on the extended pin.
A typical rain shield molding 16, or a special heat shrink tubing, is provided for the purpose to seal out moisture and dirt. In the case of using the heat shrink tubing the O-ring would not be required, because the tubing of an exact size could be utilized so to apply the pressure.
While various changes may be made in the detail construction, it is understood that such changes will be within the spirit and scope of the present invention as is defined by the appended claims.
I claim:
1. An improved electrical connection of H.V. leads at a distributor terminal ofa spark ignited internal combustion engine, said electrical connection having means for better electrical and mechanical interconnection, said means including a distributor cap having solid flat surfaces from each of which there is an extending piii of an electrical contact, saidpin including a diametrically enlarged portion along an intermediate portion thereof for being fitted inside said H.V. lead for a better hold, an O-ring being provided around said H.V. lead for applying pressure, said diametrically enlarged portion being inserted past said O-ring so that said enlarged portion is locked behind said O-ring, and a rain shield molding around said lead covering the connection so to form a moisture-proof and dirt-proof seal.
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1. An improved electrical connection of H.V. leads at a distributor terminal of a spark ignited internal combustion engine, said electrical connection having means for better electrical and mechanical interconnection, said means including a distributor cap having solid flat surfaces from each of which there is an extending pin of an electrical contact, said pin including a diametrically enlarged portion along an intermediate portion thereof for being fitted inside said H.V. lead for a better hold, an O-ring being provided around said H.V. lead for applying pressure, said diametrically enlarged portion being inserted past said O-ring so that said enlarged portion is locked behind said O-ring, and a rain shield molding around said lead covering the connection so to form a moisture-proof and dirtproof seal.
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US4241971A (en) * | 1979-09-04 | 1980-12-30 | General Motors Corporation | Pigtail assembly |
US5052946A (en) * | 1990-10-24 | 1991-10-01 | Haug Gmbh & Co. Kg | Plug connector for high-voltage coaxial cables |
US6653925B1 (en) * | 2000-06-16 | 2003-11-25 | Anzen Dengu Kabushiki Kaisha | Method for insulating leads of thermal fuse with insulating tubes and thermal fuse therefor |
US20100216356A1 (en) * | 2009-02-26 | 2010-08-26 | Hitachi Cable, Ltd. | Conductor connection structure |
US20110281458A1 (en) * | 2010-05-12 | 2011-11-17 | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | Cable assembly with improved terminating means |
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US1372065A (en) * | 1917-04-04 | 1921-03-22 | Remy Electric Co | Distributer device for ignition apparatus |
GB589656A (en) * | 1944-09-22 | 1947-06-26 | Arthur Charles King | Improvements in or relating to electric terminals and cable connectors |
US2934668A (en) * | 1959-01-16 | 1960-04-26 | Gerald J Dall | Spark plug |
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US3340493A (en) * | 1965-07-20 | 1967-09-05 | Gen Electric | Body implantable electrical connector |
US3646250A (en) * | 1970-04-01 | 1972-02-29 | Stanley E Estes | Protective boot for distributor caps and the like |
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US1372065A (en) * | 1917-04-04 | 1921-03-22 | Remy Electric Co | Distributer device for ignition apparatus |
GB589656A (en) * | 1944-09-22 | 1947-06-26 | Arthur Charles King | Improvements in or relating to electric terminals and cable connectors |
US2934668A (en) * | 1959-01-16 | 1960-04-26 | Gerald J Dall | Spark plug |
DE1216399B (en) * | 1961-05-03 | 1966-05-12 | Sueddeutsche Kabelwerke Zweign | Contact device for electrical lines |
US3340493A (en) * | 1965-07-20 | 1967-09-05 | Gen Electric | Body implantable electrical connector |
US3646250A (en) * | 1970-04-01 | 1972-02-29 | Stanley E Estes | Protective boot for distributor caps and the like |
Cited By (6)
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US4241971A (en) * | 1979-09-04 | 1980-12-30 | General Motors Corporation | Pigtail assembly |
US5052946A (en) * | 1990-10-24 | 1991-10-01 | Haug Gmbh & Co. Kg | Plug connector for high-voltage coaxial cables |
US6653925B1 (en) * | 2000-06-16 | 2003-11-25 | Anzen Dengu Kabushiki Kaisha | Method for insulating leads of thermal fuse with insulating tubes and thermal fuse therefor |
US20100216356A1 (en) * | 2009-02-26 | 2010-08-26 | Hitachi Cable, Ltd. | Conductor connection structure |
US8137125B2 (en) * | 2009-02-26 | 2012-03-20 | Hitachi Cable, Ltd. | Conductor connection structure |
US20110281458A1 (en) * | 2010-05-12 | 2011-11-17 | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | Cable assembly with improved terminating means |
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