Battery module mounting assembly and method for mounting a battery module to a base plate

摘要

A battery module mounting assembly is provided. The assembly includes a base plate, and a first retention clamp having a first plate of uniform thickness. The first plate has a central rib, first and second base portions, and first and second clamping portions. The first and second base portions extend from first and second sides, respectively, of the central rib, and are fixedly attached to the base plate. The first clamping portion extends outwardly from the first base portion. The first clamping portion holds a first portion of a first battery module housing. The second clamping portion extends outwardly from the second base portion. The second clamping portion holds a second portion of a second battery module housing.

主权项

1. A battery module mounting assembly, comprising:
a base plate for contacting and holding first and second battery module housings thereon; and a first retention clamp having a first plate of uniform thickness, the first plate having a central rib, first and second base portions, and first and second clamping portions; the central rib extending longitudinally along a length of the first plate; the first and second base portions coupled to and extending from first and second sides, respectively, of the central rib, the first and second base portions contacting the base plate and fixedly attached to the base plate; the first clamping portion coupled to and extending upwardly and outwardly from the first base portion, the first clamping portion engaging and holding a first portion of the first battery module housing between the first clamping portion and the base plate; and the second clamping portion coupled to and extending upwardly and outwardly from the second base portion, the second clamping portion engaging and holding a second portion of the second battery module housing between the second clamping portion and the base plate.