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Functioning much like a spring-loaded clothespin, the clip's tapered, serrated jaws are forced together by a spring to grip an object. It is used to clamp and grab onto a bare electrical cable to an lead on a battery or some other electrical component. This simple mechanical device gets its name from the resemblance of its serrated jaws to the toothed jaws of a crocodile or alligator. Crocodile clips, also called automotive clips, on a set of jumper cables Three crocodile clips: a bare standard-sized clip a miniature clip in a yellow plastic boot a large red Square D multi-function clipĪ crocodile clip or alligator clip is a plier-like spring-tensioned metal clip with elongated, serrated jaws that is used for creating a temporary electrical connection. This device is a variation of Mueller's original crocodile clip design, which was invented by Ralph Mueller in the early 1900s. JSTOR ( May 2013) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Īlligator clip A crocodile clip manufactured by Mueller Electric.Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.

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