METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING A SECONDARY CLOSURE TO AN ASSEMBLY OF A LID ATTACHED TO A BATTERY BOX

摘要

An assembly (10) comprising a battery box (11) and a lid (12). The lid (12) defines a well (13) for receiving a secondary closure (14), with the well providing filling access to the battery box (11). The secondary closure is applied to a battery box lid by a secondary closure applying apparatus. This comprises essentially three units: a lid and battery box assembly locating unit (16), a heated platen unit (17) and a closure applicator (18). By engaging lid (12), rather than box (11), any offset positioning of the lid relative to the box, is substantially removed. Orientation of platen and closure (14) is made in response to the detected position of the well (13) and/or lid (12).