Patent ID: 8122989

Claim:
A method for mounting a plurality of batteries within a vehicle, comprising: a) providing a vehicle having two frame members extending generally parallel lengthwise along the vehicle for substantially an entire length of the vehicle; b) providing a battery box for a plurality of batteries between said two frame members, the battery box including a base including a bottom wall and a cover; c) providing a plurality of bracket members formed as generally U-shaped members; d) connecting the battery box in between the two frame members via the plurality of bracket members, including fixedly attaching one leg of each said bracket members to only one of said two frame members and flexibly attaching a second leg of each said bracket members to the base of said battery box with a battery receptacle within said battery box positioned between said legs so that said U-shape extends beneath said receptacle so as to accommodate relative movement between the battery box and the frame members and relative movement between the frame members.