US4065603A
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Rack for a storage battery
Assignee: SAFT Societe des Accumulateurs Fixes et de Traction SA
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Filing: 1977-02-22
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Granted: 1977-12-27
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Expires: 1997-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A storage cell rack, particularly for use with storage batteries of large capacity, comprises two insulative end plates interconnected by at least two insulative longerons which are fastened to the plates and which are provided with storage cell supporting hollows into which projecting studs from the cell are receivable. The assembly of end plates and longerons rests on a stand comprising two metal bars which extend parallel to the longerons, each bar having its ends upturned to constitute uprights which are fastened to respective ones of the end plates.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean Coibion
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/218; H01M50/22; H01M50/227; H01M50/222; H01M50/224; H01M50/262; H01M50/264; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A storage cell rack comprising a pair of insulative end plates, at least two insulative longerons interconnecting said end plates, means for fastening the longerons to the end plates, said longerons having storage cell supporting hollows, a stand comprising two metal bars extending parallel to the longerons for supporting an assembly of end plates and longerons, each bar having is ends upturned to constitute uprights, and means fastening the said ends to respective ones of the end plates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A storage cell rack comprising a pair of insulative end plates, at least two insulative longerons interconnecting said end plates, means for fastening the longerons to the end plates, said longerons having storage cell supporting hollows, a stand comprising two metal bars extending parallel to the longerons for supporting an assembly of end plates and longerons, each bar having is ends upturned to constitute uprights, and means fastening the said ends to respective ones of the end plates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A rack according to claim 1, wherein the metal bars are flat strips whose widths extend in a plane perpendicular to that of longerons.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A rack according to claim 1 wherein the longerons are made of wood and wherein the end plates are of a plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A rack according to claim 3 wherein the end plates have holes at least some of which are disposed to provide a handle for the rack.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A rack according to claim 3 wherein the plastic material of the end plates is selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A rack according to claim 1 including at least one transverse brace between the longerons at a point intermediate the end plates.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A rack according to claim 1, wherein said hollows are openings in the longerons to receive projections secured to cell casings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A rack according to claim 1, wherein said end plates include grooves to receive respective ones of the uprights.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A rack according to claim 1 including means to secure said longerons to said end plates.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A rack according to claim 9, wherein said means comprise flanges on side edges of said end plates to which said longerons are attached.
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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) | 1980-12-26 | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-26 | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-26 | 1989-06-27 | 1989-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |