GB2465590A - Continuity tester with fixed alligator clips - Google Patents
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- GB2465590A GB2465590A GB0821350A GB0821350A GB2465590A GB 2465590 A GB2465590 A GB 2465590A GB 0821350 A GB0821350 A GB 0821350A GB 0821350 A GB0821350 A GB 0821350A GB 2465590 A GB2465590 A GB 2465590A
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01R—MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES
- G01R31/00—Arrangements for testing electric properties; Arrangements for locating electric faults; Arrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
- G01R31/50—Testing of electric apparatus, lines, cables or components for short-circuits, continuity, leakage current or incorrect line connections
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- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01R—MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES
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- G01R1/02—General constructional details
- G01R1/04—Housings; Supporting members; Arrangements of terminals
- G01R1/0408—Test fixtures or contact fields; Connectors or connecting adaptors; Test clips; Test sockets
- G01R1/0416—Connectors, terminals
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01R—MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES
- G01R1/00—Details of instruments or arrangements of the types included in groups G01R5/00 - G01R13/00 and G01R31/00
- G01R1/02—General constructional details
- G01R1/06—Measuring leads; Measuring probes
- G01R1/067—Measuring probes
- G01R1/06788—Hand-held or hand-manipulated probes, e.g. for oscilloscopes or for portable test instruments
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Abstract
A portable, lightweight but robust audible continuity tester with fixed alligator clips (also known as crocodile clips). It is of simple construction, comprising minimal components and designed without a display screen, and rugged enough for toolbox storage. It is intended to be able to support its own weight when connected to enable hands free operation, and to have a sufficiently loud buzzer to be heard from a distance above background noise.
Description
TOOL BOX BUZZBOX
BACKGROUND / PROBLEM
All brands of other continuity testers I have found, do not have fixed alligator clips, some have push fit alligator clips, but if clipped to hanging cables the weight of the tester / meter will un-attach and the tester / meter would fall to the floor, therefore they have to be held in position.
Some meters do have an audible buzz facility, which are normally quite tow sound output level that is designed to be heard locally to the meter oniy.
Most meters are quite large in physical size, and come with a protective case or pouch; this makes them too lar2e I bulky to fit easily into a tool box.
Most meters have a display screen which is easily scratched or damaged if left in tool box with hand tools.
STATEMENT OF INVENTION
The tool box buzzbox' is a robust (drglI2 A), loud audible continuity tester, fitted with fixed alligator clips (drgl/2 D), to the leads (drgl/2 C), once attached to cables in any position the clips will hold the weight of the tool box buzzbox' easily, making it hands free for the user to find /trace Ilocate the other ends of the cables knowing that when they find them and short them together they will hear the tool box buzzbox' audible sounder (drgl/2 B) from a far distance.
The tool box buzzbox' is made of robust materials designed flato need a protective cover or case and small enou2h to fit into your toolbox making it more accessible and user friendly.
ADVANTAGES
I) Strong alligator clips fitted making it hands free when required.
2) Loud high pitched sounder can be heard from a distance (dependent on background noise).
3) Robust casing no cover or pouch required.
4) No screen to scratch or crack.
5) Easily fits into toolbox.
6) All connections are soldered, no risk of vibration faults.
7) No moving parts to damage or wear out easily.
8) Powered by 9volt DC PP3 battery easily replaceable.
USES
1) Basic -testing continuity of fuses 2) Basic -testing filament iamps 3) Belling out cores of unmarked cables.
4) Fault finding -tracing cables.
5) Fault finding -tracing fire alarm cabling faults.
6) Fault finding -tracing ring main faults.
7) Fault finding -tracing looping system wiring.
8) Fault finding -finding / identifying broken cores.
OTHER VERSIONS
Other versions may include variations on sound output levels, as to enable the tool box buzzbox' to be used as a bench tool.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
All parts used to construct the tool box buzzbox', are readily available from a number of IlK suppliers, all of which have been passed and approved for use in the UK.
To make the tool box buzzbox', only a small number of hand tools are required and the addition of soldering iron, bench drill and heat gun are needed.
The working area needed is only small but would require ventilation due to soldering emissions.
The storage area needed for goods would depend on demand of product.
The tasks needed to construct the tool box buzzbox' are:- 1) measuring and marking 2) drilling (using bench drill) 3) Gluing parts together.
4) Stripping cables (hand tools).
5) Soldering cables (soldering iron / ventilation).
6) Fitting heat shrink (heat gun).
7) Basic wiring diagram (drg 2/2).
(All tasks do not require any long term training)
KEY TO DRGS Dr1/2
A-Robust PVC box.
B-Sounder (inside box A).
C-Rubber Isilicone leads.
D-Strong alligator clips E-9volt DC PP3 battery (inside box A).
Dr22/2 F-Soldered connection covered with heat shrink.
G-Sounder lOma current.
H-9volt battery.
Note -2x drg attached Drg 1/2 Drg2/2 PaEes 8+2 dras = 10 pages in total
PROTOTYPE
A prototype has been produced and is available on request if required.
Claims (4)
- CLAIMS1) An audible, robust, continuity tester with fixed strong alligator clips making hands free operation.
- 2) An audible continuity tester according to claim I, which will support its own weight when attached using the alligator clips.
- 3) An audible continuity tester according to claim 1, which is made of robust materials as not to be damaged within a toolbox incorporating hand tools.
- 4) An audible continuity tester according to claim 1, which is small enough to fit into a toolbox for everyday use, or when required, without having to un-pack from any casings or pouches.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0821350.6A GB2465590B (en) | 2008-11-21 | 2008-11-21 | Tool box buzzbox |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB0821350.6A GB2465590B (en) | 2008-11-21 | 2008-11-21 | Tool box buzzbox |
Publications (3)
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| GB0821350D0 GB0821350D0 (en) | 2008-12-31 |
| GB2465590A true GB2465590A (en) | 2010-05-26 |
| GB2465590B GB2465590B (en) | 2013-03-06 |
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| GB0821350.6A Expired - Fee Related GB2465590B (en) | 2008-11-21 | 2008-11-21 | Tool box buzzbox |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2014074208A1 (en) * | 2012-11-07 | 2014-05-15 | Eaton Corporation | Electrical joint monitoring device and system |
Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| GB494080A (en) * | 1938-04-25 | 1938-10-19 | Gen Electric Co Ltd | Improvements in electrical continuity testing devices |
| US4176315A (en) * | 1978-05-11 | 1979-11-27 | Sunnarborg Earl D | Miniature electrical voltage and continuity tester with circuit compartment and test lead compartment casing |
| GB1573080A (en) * | 1978-03-22 | 1980-08-13 | Ellis T | Voltage detectors and electrical continuity testers |
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| US3987364A (en) * | 1976-01-20 | 1976-10-19 | Northern Electric Company Limited | Pocket test set with moulded casing for testing communication cables |
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Patent Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| GB494080A (en) * | 1938-04-25 | 1938-10-19 | Gen Electric Co Ltd | Improvements in electrical continuity testing devices |
| GB1573080A (en) * | 1978-03-22 | 1980-08-13 | Ellis T | Voltage detectors and electrical continuity testers |
| US4176315A (en) * | 1978-05-11 | 1979-11-27 | Sunnarborg Earl D | Miniature electrical voltage and continuity tester with circuit compartment and test lead compartment casing |
Non-Patent Citations (4)
| Title |
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| Continuity Tester Pro Model CT20, Extech Instruments User Guide, copyright 2006, downloaded 3rd March 2009 from: http://www.extech.com/PR/ct20/?oplisting=0 * |
| Extech Instruments announces the unique and evolutionary Continuity Tester Pro, Extech Instruments press release, copyright 2004 2006, downloaded 3rd March 2009 from: http://www.digitalhoop.com/datasheets/extech/manuals/CT20_UM.pdf * |
| Latching Continuity Tester, Eldon Knight and Tony van Roon, original article copyright 1986, Internet article copyright 2002, last updated 28th April 2008, downloaded 3rd March 2009 from: http://www.uoguelph.ca/ïantoon/circ/latching.html * |
| Simple Component and Continuity Tester, John Hewes, The Electronic Club, copyright 2006, downloaded 3rd march 2009 from: http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/docs/simplet.pdf * |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2014074208A1 (en) * | 2012-11-07 | 2014-05-15 | Eaton Corporation | Electrical joint monitoring device and system |
| US9013189B2 (en) | 2012-11-07 | 2015-04-21 | Eaton Corporation | Electrical joint monitoring device and electrical joint monitoring system employing the same |
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| GB2465590B (en) | 2013-03-06 |
| GB0821350D0 (en) | 2008-12-31 |
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| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20141121 |