Abstract: A semicircular vehicle battery having a battery housing defined by a curved wall surface enclosed by a top surface and a bottom surface. The curved wall surface further defines an open center area and opposing ends. A first terminal and a second terminal are attached to the battery housing, the first and second terminals providing points of electrical connection to the battery. The battery is arranged to be mounted to a vehicle within a spare tire cavity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 12, 2002
Date of Patent:
February 15, 2005
Assignee:
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Inventors:
Thomas Rowley, Geoffrey Bossio, Michelle Fecteau, Jon Rasbach