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A terminal assembly for sealing and electrically isolating a conducting terminal from a container of an electrolytic device uses a lock nut and a single-piece deformable gasket. When the lock nut is threaded down the terminal, an inwardly tapered sleeve of the lock nut cooperates with an outwardly t

A terminal assembly for sealing and electrically isolating a conducting terminal from a container of an electrolytic device uses a lock nut and a single-piece deformable gasket. When the lock nut is threaded down the terminal, an inwardly tapered sleeve of the lock nut cooperates with an outwardly tapered zone of the gasket to force the gasket to surround the opening of the container and to seal the terminal before compression is applied. Reliable sealing and electrical insulation are provided because predetermined axial and radial compression forces are generated on the opening of the container. A robust sealed terminal is provided while over compression of the single-piece gasket is prevented.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A terminal assembly for a container of an electrolytic device, comprising:an insulation gasket having a base with a central orifice surrounded by a cylindrical neck extending from one side of said base and having an external diameter sized to fit in an opening provided in

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A terminal assembly for a container of an electrolytic device, comprising:an insulation gasket having a base with a central orifice surrounded by a cylindrical neck extending from one side of said base and having an external diameter sized to fit in an opening provided in a lid of said container;a connector having a seat and a threaded post positioned on said seat for insertion through said cylindrical neck of said gasket; anda lock nut with a tapered sleeve having a threaded central bore adapted to receive said threaded post of said connector, for advancing said tapered sleeve inside said cylindrical neck of said gasket for generating radial and axial forces on said neck to deform said neck and cause it to wrap around said opening in said lid of the container and to become interposed between said tapered sleeve of said lock nut and said seat of said connector, to provide a seal between said lid, said connector and said lock nut.