US3894607A
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Clamping apparatus for a plurality of batteries
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-15
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Granted: 1975-07-15
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Expires: 1992-11-15
Abstract
Abstract This invention is for a clamping apparatus for a plurality of batteries so as to hold the batteries in place. This invention makes it relatively easy to remove the clamping apparatus so as to be able to remove one or more batteries and replace the batteries. In practicing this invention it is necessary to remove, only, one nut. The nut can be loosened on a rod so as to remove a bearing member which bears on the batteries. Then the battery can be removed and replaced.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Brock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R16/00; B60R16/02; B60R16/04; H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/233; H01M50/242; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A clamping apparatus for units of a generally rectangular parallelopiped configuration and having corners and edges, said apparatus comprising: a. a first shelf; b. a first means for bearing against adjacent upper edges of two juxtapositioned units and for forcing said units against said first shelf; c. a second means to prevent movement of said units substantially parallel to said shelf; d. a first passageway in said first shelf; e. a rod operatively connecting with said first means; f. said rod projecting through said first passageway and connecting with said first shelf; g. a positioning means on said shelf; h. the end of said rod projecting through said first passageway forming a hook; i. said hook connecting with said positioning means to firmly position said rod with respect to said shelf; and, j. a resilient yielding means between that end of the rod defining said hook and the first shelf to absorb some shock.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A clamping apparatus for units of a generally rectangular parallelopiped configuration and having corners and edges, said apparatus comprising: a. a first shelf; b. a first means for bearing against adjacent upper edges of two juxtapositioned units and for forcing said units against said first shelf; c. a second means to prevent movement of said units substantially parallel to said shelf; d. a first passageway in said first shelf; e. a rod operatively connecting with said first means; f. said rod projecting through said first passageway and connecting with said first shelf; g. a positioning means on said shelf; h. the end of said rod projecting through said first passageway forming a hook; i. said hook connecting with said positioning means to firmly position said rod with respect to said shelf; and, j. a resilient yielding means between that end of the rod defining said hook and the first shelf to absorb some shock.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
242 words
A clamping apparatus for units of a generally rectangular parallelopiped configuration and having corners and edges, said apparatus comprising: a. a first shelf; b. a first means for bearing against adjacent upper edges of two juxtapositioned units and for forcing said units against said first shelf; c. a second means to prevent movement of said units substantially parallel to said shelf; d. said first means comprising bearing members; e. V-shaped means having a first leg and a second leg, to force said bearing members against said adjacent edges; f. a rod operatively connecting with said V-shaped means and operatively connecting with said first shelf; g. said first means comprising said bearing members, said V-shaped means and said rod; h. a first passageway in said first shelf; i. said rod projecting through said first passageway and connecting with said first shelf; j. a positioning means on said shelf; k. the end of said rod projecting through said first passageway forming a hook; l. said hook connecting with said positioning means to firmly position said rod with respect to said shelf; m. a resilient yielding means between that end of the rod defining said hook and the first shelf to absorb some shock; n. said bearing members being angular bearing members positioned between said V-shaped means and said adjacent edges; and, o. said angular bearing members having two surfaces substantially at right angles to each other to fit with the edges of said units.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
242 words
A clamping apparatus for units of a generally rectangular parallelopiped configuration and having corners and edges, said apparatus comprising: a. a first shelf; b. a first means for bearing against adjacent upper edges of two juxtapositioned units and for forcing said units against said first shelf; c. a second means to prevent movement of said units substantially parallel to said shelf; d. said first means comprising bearing members; e. V-shaped means having a first leg and a second leg, to force said bearing members against said adjacent edges; f. a rod operatively connecting with said V-shaped means and operatively connecting with said first shelf; g. said first means comprising said bearing members, said V-shaped means and said rod; h. a first passageway in said first shelf; i. said rod projecting through said first passageway and connecting with said first shelf; j. a positioning means on said shelf; k. the end of said rod projecting through said first passageway forming a hook; l. said hook connecting with said positioning means to firmly position said rod with respect to said shelf; m. a resilient yielding means between that end of the rod defining said hook and the first shelf to absorb some shock; n. said bearing members being angular bearing members positioned between said V-shaped means and said adjacent edges; and, o. said angular bearing members having two surfaces substantially at right angles to each other to fit with the edges of said units.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-07-14 | 1979-01-13 | 1979-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-14 | 1983-01-13 | 1983-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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