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Battery shipping container

US5160025A · kind A · utility

29Cited by
20References
16Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 9, 1991
Grant dateNov 3, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 9, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2585/88
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container for transporting wet batteries in aircraft, including a wax coated cardboard box portion having a selected width and a selected depth and secured on its bottom to a wax coated cardboard pedestal base which has a width at least 1.5 times the box portion selected width and a depth at least 1.5 times the box portion selected depth. The box portion also includes a lid structure in the top of the box portion and securable in a closed position defining a completely enclosed space for securing a battery for transport. Two absorbent blankets are provided within the box portion for wrapping around a battery, and a two sealable impermeable bag are also provided for enclosing a blanket wrapped battery within the enclosed space during transport of the battery. An absorbent foam liner is secured within the box portion surrounding the enclosed space.

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