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Battery holddown
Assignee: EAST PERU Mfg CO Inc
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Filing: 1973-05-29
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1993-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A storage battery holddown is disclosed having a transverse bar with end holder brackets secured at each end, the end brackets having horizontal flanges for engagement with the battery case and vertical flanges extending downwardly along and close to opposite sides of the battery case. The vertical flanges have struck-out strips extending substantially their length for engagement by attaching or clamping devices. At one side of the battery the clamping device includes a clip for engagement with a vertical threaded bolt and at the other side a retaining bracket rod engaging in an opening in an interior wall portion of the vehicle and with a vertical flange and associated struck-out strip.
Inventors
- 👤 B Bowers
- 👤 D Breidegam
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:43
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R16/00; B60R16/02; B60R16/04; H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/262; H01M50/264; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
A battery holddown device for use in automotive vehicles having a wall adjacent the battery with a hole therein which comprises a cross rod, holder brackets of inverted L-shape in cross section with horizontal flanges having upper faces to which the ends of said cross rod are secured in fixed relation, said holder brackets having lower faces for engagement with a battery case, said holder brackets having integral vertical flanges extending downwardly from said horizontal flanges with inner faces for engagement with said battery case, each of said vertical flanges having an outer face with a strip therealong for the major portion of the length of the holder bracket offset outwardly from the outer face to provide a vertical space between the strip and the vertical flange, and members selectively positioned along and engaging each of said strips for holding said holder brackets in engagement with a battery case, one of said last mentioned members including a clip having a vertical portion extending into said Space and a horizontal portion having an opening for the reception of a clamping bolt, and the other of said members comprising a bracket bar rod having a downwardly extending end portion received by said strip in said space, and a portion for penetration of said hole horizontally extending over said strip toward said wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
A battery holddown device for use in automotive vehicles having a wall adjacent the battery with a hole therein which comprises a cross rod, holder brackets of inverted L-shape in cross section with horizontal flanges having upper faces to which the ends of said cross rod are secured in fixed relation, said holder brackets having lower faces for engagement with a battery case, said holder brackets having integral vertical flanges extending downwardly from said horizontal flanges with inner faces for engagement with said battery case, each of said vertical flanges having an outer face with a strip therealong for the major portion of the length of the holder bracket offset outwardly from the outer face to provide a vertical space between the strip and the vertical flange, and members selectively positioned along and engaging each of said strips for holding said holder brackets in engagement with a battery case, one of said last mentioned members including a clip having a vertical portion extending into said Space and a horizontal portion having an opening for the reception of a clamping bolt, and the other of said members comprising a bracket bar rod having a downwardly extending end portion received by said strip in said space, and a portion for penetration of said hole horizontally extending over said strip toward said wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A battery holddown device as defined in claim 1 in which said first mentioned end portion is in frictional engagement with said offset strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A battery holddown as defined in claim 1 in which said bracket bar rod end portion has said portion for wall penetration angularly disposed with respect thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A battery holddown as defined in claim 3 in which said wall penetration portion has another end portion extending angularly therefrom for wall engagement.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |