US4469765A
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Shock absorbing battery housing
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1983-03-04
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Granted: 1984-09-04
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Expires: 2003-03-04
Abstract
Abstract A portable battery device is provided which dampens shock incident upon the battery device such that an electrical energizable apparatus connected to the battery device is subject to reduced shock whenever the battery device receives an impact. The battery device includes a battery housing of resilient shock absorbing material injection molded around an interconnecting structure which mechanically and electrically interconnects the battery housing to an electrically energizable apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 William J. McCartney
- 👤 Jerome D. Jacobs
- 👤 Mitchel J. Keil
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/233; H01M50/24; H01M50/10; H01M50/102; H01M50/107; H01M50/204; H01M50/207; H01M50/213; H01M50/218; H01M50/22; H01M50/227; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A portable battery device for coupling to an electrically energizable apparatus comprising: housing means of resilient material for containing at least one electrical energy cell therein; interconnecting means of rigid material, situated substantially within and extending without said housing means, for mechanically connecting said housing means to said electrically energizable apparatus, and electrical contact means, operatively coupled to said at least one electrical energy cell and being situated on said interconnecting means, for providing electrical coupling of said at least one energy cell to said electrically energizable apparatus, whereby said portable battery device absorbs shock in a non-destructive manner when subjected to impact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A portable battery device for coupling to an electrically energizable apparatus comprising: housing means of resilient material for containing at least one electrical energy cell therein; interconnecting means of rigid material, situated substantially within and extending without said housing means, for mechanically connecting said housing means to said electrically energizable apparatus, and electrical contact means, operatively coupled to said at least one electrical energy cell and being situated on said interconnecting means, for providing electrical coupling of said at least one energy cell to said electrically energizable apparatus, whereby said portable battery device absorbs shock in a non-destructive manner when subjected to impact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The portable battery device of claim 1 wherein said interconnecting means includes tab means, having opposed ends extending without said housing means through respective apertures therein, for being engaged by clamping apparatus to hold said portable battery device securely to said electrically energizable apparatus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The portable battery device of claim 1 wherein said interconnecting means includes a protruding portion situated extending from within said housing means through an aperture in said housing means to without said housing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The portable battery device of claim 2 wherein said interconnecting means includes a protruding portion situated extending from within said housing means through an aperture in said housing means to without said housing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The portable battery device of claim 3 wherein said electrical contact means is situated within the protruding portion of said interconnecting means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The portable battery device of claim 2 wherein said housing means is injection molded around said interconnecting means to form said housing means and the respective apertures therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The portable battery device of claim 3 wherein said housing means is injection molded around said interconnecting means to form said housing means and the respective apertures therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The portable battery device of claim 1 wherein said housing means is comprised substantially of elastomeric polyurethane material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The portable battery device of claim 2 wherein said housing means is comprised substantially of elastomeric polyurethane material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The portable battery device of claim 1 wherein said interconnecting means is comprised substantially of rigid polyester material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
116 words
A portable battery device for coupling to an electrically energizable apparatus comprising: housing means of resilient material for containing at least one electrical energy cell therein; interconnecting means of rigid material, situated within said housing means and including a protruding portion extending without said housing means through a first aperture in said housing means, for mechanically connecting said housing means to said electrically energizable apparatus, and electrical contact means, operatively coupled to said at least one energy cell and being situated on said protruding portion for providing electrical coupling of said at least one energy cell to said electrically energizable apparatus, whereby said portable battery device absorbs shock in a non-destructive manner when subjected to impact.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
116 words
A portable battery device for coupling to an electrically energizable apparatus comprising: housing means of resilient material for containing at least one electrical energy cell therein; interconnecting means of rigid material, situated within said housing means and including a protruding portion extending without said housing means through a first aperture in said housing means, for mechanically connecting said housing means to said electrically energizable apparatus, and electrical contact means, operatively coupled to said at least one energy cell and being situated on said protruding portion for providing electrical coupling of said at least one energy cell to said electrically energizable apparatus, whereby said portable battery device absorbs shock in a non-destructive manner when subjected to impact.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
47 words
The portable battery device of claim 11 wherein said interconnecting means includes tab means having opposed ends extending without said housing means through respective second and third apertures therein, for being engaged by clamping apparatus to hold said portable battery device securely to said electrically energizable apparatus.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The portable battery device of claim 11 wherein said housing means is injection molded around said interconnecting means to form said first aperture.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The portable battery device of claim 12 wherein said housing means is injection molded around said interconnecting means to form said first, second and third apertures.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The portable battery device of claim 11 wherein said housing means is comprised substantially of elastomeric polyuretane material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The portable battery device of claim 11 wherein said interconnecting means is comprised substantially of rigid polyester material.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The portable battery device of claim 12 wherein said interconnecting means is comprised substantially of rigid polyester material.
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