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Battery securement systems and apparatus

US8592069B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Alastair Gordon Anderson · Munich, DE
Ralf Lerch · Armsheim, DE
Stefan Toepfer · Hochheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 15, 2012
Grant date	Nov 26, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 15, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E60/10
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and apparatus for securing a battery within a vehicle, such as a battery for an electric vehicle. In some embodiments, a vehicle battery system may be provided that comprises a battery frame for housing a vehicle battery. A tray may be provided that is configured for receiving the battery frame housing the vehicle battery. One or more securement members may be coupled with the tray and configured to engage an upper surface of a portion, such as a foot section, of the battery. The securement member(s) may be configured to engage the battery so as to at least substantially prevent the battery from moving relative to the tray. The securement member may thereby accommodate batteries of different sizes to allow for decreased tolerance requirements.

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