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Battery frame structure for automobile

US8739909B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2012
Grant dateJun 3, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2032

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

Abstract

A battery frame includes an outer frame (1) which has a generally rectangular shape in planar view and a lower plate (2) which is joined to the lower surface of the outer frame and made from an aluminum alloy. The outer frame (1) has a pair of frame members (3, 4) which have an identical shape and are respectively made of aluminum alloy hollow extruded material bent at 90° at two portions in the longitudinal direction and joined to each other so that the ends (3a) of one frame member (3) face the ends (4a) of the other frame member (4).

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