Combination battery cover, heat shield and hold down
US6593027B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A combination battery cover, heat shield, hold down having preferably formed integrally as one piece with flexible living hinges a pair of battery electrode covers. The cover has a cross channel on the undersurface which communicates with riser channels provided between ribs provided in the battery tray side wall. Apertures are formed between the tray sidewall ribs to provide air to the risers. An air deflector extends outwardly from the tray sidewall to direct air flow to the apertures in the tray. In an alternative embodiment, the electrode caps are attached by separately formed living hinges attached to the caps.
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