Patent ID: 6827169
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A battery retention system comprising:a top mount retainer formed for positive positioning on an upper surface of a battery having a first configuration, the top mount retainer being reinforced for bearing a downwardly clamping force without crushing and distributing the force over the upper surface of the battery; and a U-shaped rod adapted to fasten at each end to a battery support and span over the battery, oriented over the top mount retainer and exerting a downward force to secure the battery to the battery support, the force generated by a bending moment in the rod imposed by bearing on the top mount retainer, the top mount retainer being further adapted for positive positioning on a battery having a second configuration, and wherein the top mount retainer further comprises a well on an upper surface thereof for receiving the rod, the well having at least one spacer a spacer received therein for use when the retention system is used with the battery having the second configuration and whereby the spacer may be removed when used with the battery having the first configuration.