WO2003050907A1 - A device for providing a power supply for an aircraft - Google Patents

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WO2003050907A1
WO2003050907A1 PCT/AU2002/001676 AU0201676W WO03050907A1 WO 2003050907 A1 WO2003050907 A1 WO 2003050907A1 AU 0201676 W AU0201676 W AU 0201676W WO 03050907 A1 WO03050907 A1 WO 03050907A1
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Roger Leach
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    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R11/00—Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts
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    • H01R11/28—End pieces consisting of a ferrule or sleeve
    • H01R11/281—End pieces consisting of a ferrule or sleeve for connections to batteries
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    • H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
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    • H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
    • H01M50/00—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells
    • H01M50/20—Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
    • H01M50/204—Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
    • H01M50/207—Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape
    • H01M50/209—Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
    • H01M50/00—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells
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    • H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
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    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R11/00—Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts
    • H01R11/11—End pieces or tapping pieces for wires, supported by the wire and for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal or conductive member
    • H01R11/28—End pieces consisting of a ferrule or sleeve
    • H01R11/281—End pieces consisting of a ferrule or sleeve for connections to batteries
    • H01R11/288—Interconnections between batteries
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
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  • the present invention relates to power supplies delivering their power from stored energy sources.
  • a typical aircraft utilises nickel cadmium batteries as an onboard power supply. These batteries however are expensive and need to be regularly replaced.
  • the present invention is aimed at providing an alternative to nickel cadmium batteries, which meets stringent air safety requirements and is significantly lower in price than nickel cadmium batteries.
  • the present invention provides an alternative power supply which operates on a longer life cycle than nickel cadmium batteries.
  • the areas comprise compartments.
  • the container may be adapted to receive two lead acid batteries arranged with their positive and negative terminals facing each other.
  • the lid preferably has a proximal and distal end and openings at each of these ends to allow access to battery terminals of batteries located in the container.
  • the lid preferably includes cover plates for each opening . It is preferred that the proximal end of the lid is located adjacent the socket assembly.
  • the device includes two batteries attached electrically to the socket assembly.
  • each compartment is located on either side of a centre line extending from one end of the container to the other.
  • the lid may comprise breather slots in side walls.
  • the lid includes ducting channels to create a flow path for ventilation gas.
  • the socket assembly may comprise a vertical plate with openings therethrough.
  • the device includes an electrical link connected between the battery terminal of one battery, which terminal is adjacent the socket and a terminal of the socket .
  • links are connected between each battery terminal and the proximal end of the container, being the end where the adaptor is located, and a respective terminal of the socket.
  • Each link may comprise a first portion with a hole therethrough to permit it to be received over a terminal of the socket and a second portion substantially perpendicular to the first portion, which is connected to a battery terminal clamp.
  • the battery terminal clamp preferably comprises an eyelet which has a bolt located therethrough which also passes through a hole in the second portion and is secured thereto by a locking nut .
  • the first portion may be oriented substantially in parallel to the inner proximal side wall of the container.
  • the second portion is oriented substantially in parallel with the base of the container.
  • the second portion may be angled slightly away from the first portion, for example at greater than 90° with respect to the first portion.
  • a method of providing battery power for an aircraft comprising the steps of providing a container having two compartments, providing a top cover for the container, inserting a lead acid battery in each compartment, providing terminal clamps for each battery terminal, connecting clamps to each battery terminal, connecting second links to respective connector pins in an adaptor of the top cover, placing the top cover on the container, the top cover having openings therein with access panels covering the openings, removing the access panels on the top cover to access battery terminals, connecting a first electrical link between clamps of battery terminals at a distal end of the container, connecting the second links to respective battery terminals at a proximal end of the container and connecting the access panels in position over the openings in the top cover.
  • the second links have any one of the features previously described herein in relation to the links at the proximal end of the container.
  • the container has any one of the features previously described herein.
  • the lid also has any one of the features previously described herein.
  • Figure 1 shows a front view of a container for lead acid batteries in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 shows a top view of the container shown in Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 shows the container in Figure 1 with a ghosted view with connections to battery terminals located in the container;
  • Figure 4 shows a top view of the container shown in Figure 2 with batteries located therein;
  • Figure 5 shows a front view of the lid of the container in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 6 shows a top view of the lid shown in Figure 5;
  • FIG. 7a shows a top view of a socket link in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 7b shows a front view of the socket link shown in Figure 7a;
  • Figure 7c shows a side view of the link shown in Figure 7a
  • Figure 8 shows a top view of an electrical link for battery terminals in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the preferred invention.
  • FIG. 9 shows a top view of connections between battery terminals and a socket assembly of the lid in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the container is effectively a rectangular box 11 and has a ventilation input 12 on one side at an upper end and a ventilation output 13 on an opposite side and at the same level as the input.
  • the container in its front surface has a rebated region 14 in the middle of its upper edge 15.
  • a rectangular lid 16 is located on top of the container 11 and has a socket assembly 17 located at its front end.
  • the socket assembly 17 has openings 19 for electrical pin connectors .
  • the lid 16 has a top wall 20 and a slightly rebated peripheral side wall 21.
  • the side wall 21 has a vertical length which is greater than that of the socket assembly section 22 and therefore extends well into the interior of the container 11.
  • the socket assembly section 22 is rectangular and fits into the rebated wall 14 of the container 11. In addition the socket section 22 protrudes outwardly beyond the side wall of the container 11.
  • the top of the lid 16 is provided with ventilation ducts 23 along the front and back edges of the lid. These ducts 23 also curve around and extend along part of the side walls 24, 25 of the lid 16. In addition a straight duct section 26 extends along side edge 24, 25 in between the ends of the duct 23.
  • breathe holes 27 and 28 are located at opposite corners of the lid 16 adjacent side walls 24 and 25, breathe holes 27 and 28 are located. These breathe holes are located in the wall adjacent the end of the ducts 23.
  • the lid 16 also has two access openings 29, 30 which are generally rectangular and extend across the middle of the front and back of the lid 16. Each opening 29, 30 is also provided with an access panel 31, 32.
  • two lead acid batteries 33, 34 are located from the front to the back of the container 11 on either side of a centre line 35.
  • the positive terminal of battery 33 is connected to the negative terminal of battery 34 through a straight electrical link 39.
  • This link 39 is connected to eyelets in electrical clamps 40, 41 which clamp to terminals 36 and 37 respectively.
  • This electrical link 48, 49 is required in order to provide an electrical connection between these two components.
  • This electrical link 48, 49 as shown in Figures 7a to 7c has a first planar section 50 with a hole in it 51 which fits over the pin connector 43. In Figure 4 this section 50 runs parallel to the front wall of the container 11. At its distal end the electrical link 48,
  • the portion 52 runs parallel with the base of the container 11.
  • portion 52 extends from a lower edge of portion 50 as the electrical pin connectors 43 and 45 are located higher up the wall of container 11 than the level of the battery terminals 42, 44.
  • the batteries are normally located in the container first and battery clamps are connected to the respective battery terminals. Electrical pin connectors are then attached to the socket assembly 17 and the electrical links are then connected to the pins 43, 44.
  • the lid 16 is then placed on the container with a sealant around its edges. Screws are then added around the periphery of the lid to ensure it is firmly attached to the container. As the access openings enable access to the battery terminals, each of the electrical links are then connected to the battery terminals through the electrical clamps. All of the electrical connections inside have then been completed and the cover plates are added and bonded in position over the openings 29, 30. The storage device is then ready for use complete with the lead acid batteries safely housed, sealed and connected therein.
  • the advantage of the above device is that instead of replacing expensive high safety performance batteries when they have reached the end of their life, all that is necessary is for the whole device to be removed with batteries inside and a replacement used. If necessary at a work station the device can be reprocessed to replace the old batteries with new batteries and to then send a refurbished unit back into service.
  • the present invention has been described primarily with the use of lead acid batteries, but could also encompass other types of battery.
  • a ventilation gas is fed into the input 12 and circulates inside the container and exits through outlet 13.
  • the ducting in the lid assists with efficient flow of the ventilation gas and the heat it captures out through the outlet 13.

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Abstract

A device for batteries comprising a container, a lid, an inlet for a ventilation gas and an outlet for exhaust of the gas, the container having a plurality of areas each adapted to receive a battery, the container having a recess in an upper end of one side wall to receive a socket assembly of the lid with the socket assembly being adapted to receive electrical wiring for connection to the batteries.

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A DEVICE FOR PROVIDING A POWER SUPPLY FOR AN AIRCRAFT Background of the Invention
The present invention relates to power supplies delivering their power from stored energy sources. A typical aircraft utilises nickel cadmium batteries as an onboard power supply. These batteries however are expensive and need to be regularly replaced.
Because of stringent safety requirements nickel cadmium batteries are specially and are used virtually exclusively on aircraft throughout the world. Field of the Invention
The present invention is aimed at providing an alternative to nickel cadmium batteries, which meets stringent air safety requirements and is significantly lower in price than nickel cadmium batteries. In addition it is preferred that the present invention provides an alternative power supply which operates on a longer life cycle than nickel cadmium batteries. Summary of the Invention According to the present invention there is provided a device for batteries comprising a container, a lid, an inlet for a ventilation gas and an outlet for exhaust of the gas, the container having a plurality of areas each adapted to receive a battery, the container having a recess in an upper end of one side wall to receive a socket assembly of the lid with the socket assembly being adapted to receive electrical wiring for connection to the batteries.
Preferably the areas comprise compartments. The container may be adapted to receive two lead acid batteries arranged with their positive and negative terminals facing each other.
The lid preferably has a proximal and distal end and openings at each of these ends to allow access to battery terminals of batteries located in the container.
The lid preferably includes cover plates for each opening . It is preferred that the proximal end of the lid is located adjacent the socket assembly.
It is preferred that the device includes two batteries attached electrically to the socket assembly. Preferably each compartment is located on either side of a centre line extending from one end of the container to the other.
The lid may comprise breather slots in side walls. Preferably the lid includes ducting channels to create a flow path for ventilation gas.
The socket assembly may comprise a vertical plate with openings therethrough.
Preferably the device includes an electrical link connected between the battery terminal of one battery, which terminal is adjacent the socket and a terminal of the socket .
Preferably links are connected between each battery terminal and the proximal end of the container, being the end where the adaptor is located, and a respective terminal of the socket.
Each link may comprise a first portion with a hole therethrough to permit it to be received over a terminal of the socket and a second portion substantially perpendicular to the first portion, which is connected to a battery terminal clamp.
It is preferred that a further link is connected between battery terminals at the distal end of the container. The battery terminal clamp preferably comprises an eyelet which has a bolt located therethrough which also passes through a hole in the second portion and is secured thereto by a locking nut .
The first portion may be oriented substantially in parallel to the inner proximal side wall of the container.
Preferably the second portion is oriented substantially in parallel with the base of the container.
The second portion may be angled slightly away from the first portion, for example at greater than 90° with respect to the first portion. According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of providing battery power for an aircraft, comprising the steps of providing a container having two compartments, providing a top cover for the container, inserting a lead acid battery in each compartment, providing terminal clamps for each battery terminal, connecting clamps to each battery terminal, connecting second links to respective connector pins in an adaptor of the top cover, placing the top cover on the container, the top cover having openings therein with access panels covering the openings, removing the access panels on the top cover to access battery terminals, connecting a first electrical link between clamps of battery terminals at a distal end of the container, connecting the second links to respective battery terminals at a proximal end of the container and connecting the access panels in position over the openings in the top cover.
It is preferred that the second links have any one of the features previously described herein in relation to the links at the proximal end of the container.
It is preferred that the container has any one of the features previously described herein.
The lid also has any one of the features previously described herein.
The words "comprising, having, including" should be interpreted in an inclusive sense, meaning that additional features may also be added. Brief Description of the Drawings Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows a front view of a container for lead acid batteries in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 shows a top view of the container shown in Figure 1;
Figure 3 shows the container in Figure 1 with a ghosted view with connections to battery terminals located in the container;
Figure 4 shows a top view of the container shown in Figure 2 with batteries located therein;
Figure 5 shows a front view of the lid of the container in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 6 shows a top view of the lid shown in Figure 5;
Figure 7a shows a top view of a socket link in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 7b shows a front view of the socket link shown in Figure 7a;
Figure 7c shows a side view of the link shown in Figure 7a;
Figure 8 shows a top view of an electrical link for battery terminals in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the preferred invention; and
Figure 9 shows a top view of connections between battery terminals and a socket assembly of the lid in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Description of the Drawings
As shown in Figure 1 the container is effectively a rectangular box 11 and has a ventilation input 12 on one side at an upper end and a ventilation output 13 on an opposite side and at the same level as the input. The container in its front surface has a rebated region 14 in the middle of its upper edge 15. A rectangular lid 16 is located on top of the container 11 and has a socket assembly 17 located at its front end. The socket assembly 17 has openings 19 for electrical pin connectors .
As shown in Figure 5 the lid 16 has a top wall 20 and a slightly rebated peripheral side wall 21. The side wall 21 has a vertical length which is greater than that of the socket assembly section 22 and therefore extends well into the interior of the container 11.
The socket assembly section 22 is rectangular and fits into the rebated wall 14 of the container 11. In addition the socket section 22 protrudes outwardly beyond the side wall of the container 11. The top of the lid 16 is provided with ventilation ducts 23 along the front and back edges of the lid. These ducts 23 also curve around and extend along part of the side walls 24, 25 of the lid 16. In addition a straight duct section 26 extends along side edge 24, 25 in between the ends of the duct 23.
It is noted that at opposite corners of the lid 16 adjacent side walls 24 and 25, breathe holes 27 and 28 are located. These breathe holes are located in the wall adjacent the end of the ducts 23.
The lid 16 also has two access openings 29, 30 which are generally rectangular and extend across the middle of the front and back of the lid 16. Each opening 29, 30 is also provided with an access panel 31, 32.
As shown in Figure 4 two lead acid batteries 33, 34 are located from the front to the back of the container 11 on either side of a centre line 35.
At the back of the container in this example the positive terminal of battery 33 is connected to the negative terminal of battery 34 through a straight electrical link 39.
This link 39 is connected to eyelets in electrical clamps 40, 41 which clamp to terminals 36 and 37 respectively.
At the front of the container the negative terminal 42 of battery 33 is connected to a pin connector 43 of adaptor 17. Likewise positive battery terminal 44 of battery 34 is connected to pin connector 45 of adaptor 17.
Because each of the terminals 42 and 44 are located extremely closely to pin connectors 43 and 45 a specially designed electrical link 48, 49 is required in order to provide an electrical connection between these two components. This electrical link 48, 49 as shown in Figures 7a to 7c has a first planar section 50 with a hole in it 51 which fits over the pin connector 43. In Figure 4 this section 50 runs parallel to the front wall of the container 11. At its distal end the electrical link 48,
49 extends at right angles into a second planar portion 52 also with a hole 53 through it. This portion 52 is slightly angled away from being perpendicular with portion
50 so that it is able to connect with a bolt 54 of the electrical clamp 55 of terminal 42. The portion 52 runs parallel with the base of the container 11.
As shown in Figure 7c the portion 52 extends from a lower edge of portion 50 as the electrical pin connectors 43 and 45 are located higher up the wall of container 11 than the level of the battery terminals 42, 44.
Once the pin connectors 43 and 45 are connected through the electrical links 48, 49 a storage device has been built which is able to be connected to electrical circuitry.
When building the device described above the batteries are normally located in the container first and battery clamps are connected to the respective battery terminals. Electrical pin connectors are then attached to the socket assembly 17 and the electrical links are then connected to the pins 43, 44.
The lid 16 is then placed on the container with a sealant around its edges. Screws are then added around the periphery of the lid to ensure it is firmly attached to the container. As the access openings enable access to the battery terminals, each of the electrical links are then connected to the battery terminals through the electrical clamps. All of the electrical connections inside have then been completed and the cover plates are added and bonded in position over the openings 29, 30. The storage device is then ready for use complete with the lead acid batteries safely housed, sealed and connected therein.
The advantage of the above device is that instead of replacing expensive high safety performance batteries when they have reached the end of their life, all that is necessary is for the whole device to be removed with batteries inside and a replacement used. If necessary at a work station the device can be reprocessed to replace the old batteries with new batteries and to then send a refurbished unit back into service.
In addition to the above it is possible to use batteries which are not made to aircraft safety ratings and incorporate these into the container which itself is made to the appropriate safety ratings.
The present invention has been described primarily with the use of lead acid batteries, but could also encompass other types of battery.
It is also noted that a ventilation gas is fed into the input 12 and circulates inside the container and exits through outlet 13. The ducting in the lid assists with efficient flow of the ventilation gas and the heat it captures out through the outlet 13.
It is to be understood that, if any prior art publication is referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that the publication forms a part of the common general knowledge in the art, in Australia or in any other country.

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1. A device for batteries comprising a container, a lid, an inlet for a ventilation gas and an outlet for exhaust of the gas, the container having a plurality of areas each adapted to receive a battery, the container having a recess in an upper end of one side wall to receive a socket assembly of the lid with the socket assembly being adapted to receive electrical wiring for connection to the batteries.
2. The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the areas comprise compartments.
3. The device as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein the container is adapted to receive two lead acid batteries arranged with their positive and negative terminals facing each other.
4. The device as claimed in claim 1 or 3 wherein the lid has a proximal and distal end and openings at each of these ends to allow access to battery terminals of batteries located in the container.
5. The device as claimed in claim 4 wherein the lid includes cover plates for each opening.
6. The device as claimed in claim 5 wherein the proximal end of the lid is located adjacent the socket assembly.
7. The device as claimed in claim 6 including two batteries attached electrically to the socket assembly.
8. The device as claimed in claim 2 wherein each compartment is located on either side of a centre line extending from end of the container to the other.
9. The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the lid comprises breather slots in side walls, to allow for passage of air therethrough.
10. The device as claimed in claim 9 wherein the lid includes ducting channels to create a flow path for ventilation gas.
11. The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the socket assembly comprises a vertical plate with openings therethrough.
12. The device as claimed in claim 11 including an electrical link connected between the battery terminal of one battery, which terminal is adjacent the socket and a terminal of the socket .
13. The device as claimed in claim 12 wherein links are connected between each battery terminal and the proximal end of the container, being the end where the adaptor is located and a respective terminal of the socket.
14. The device as claimed in claim 13 wherein each link comprises a first portion with a hole therethrough to permit it to be received over a terminal of the socket and a second portion substantially perpendicular to the first portion which is connected to a battery terminal clamp.
15. The device as claimed in claim 14 wherein a further link is connected between battery terminals at the distal end of the container.
16. The device as claimed in claim 15 wherein the battery terminal clamp comprises an eyelet which has a bolt located therethrough which also passes through a hole in the second portion and is secured thereto by a locking nut .
17. The device as claimed in claim 16 wherein the first portion is oriented substantially in parallel to the inner proximal side wall of the container.
18. The device as claimed in claim 17 wherein the second portion is oriented substantially in parallel with the base of the container.
19. The device as claimed in claim 18 wherein the second portion is angled slightly away from the first portion.
20. The device as claimed in claim 19 wherein the second portion is angled at greater than 90° away from the first portion.
21. A method of providing battery power for an aircraft, comprising the steps of providing a container having two compartments, providing a top cover for the container, inserting a lead acid battery in each compartment, providing terminal clamps for each battery terminal, connecting clamps to each battery terminal, connecting second links to respective connector pins in an adaptor of the top cover, placing the top cover on the container, the top cover having openings therein with access panels covering the openings, removing the access panels on the top cover to access battery terminals, connecting a first electrical link between clamps of battery terminals at a distal end of the container, connecting the second links to respective battery terminals at a proximal end of the container and connecting the access panels in position over the openings in the top cover.
22. The method as claimed in claim 21 wherein the second links each comprise a first portion with a hole therethrough to permit it to be received over one connector pin of the socket and a second portion substantially perpendicular to the first portion and connecting the second portion to one of the respective clamps.
23. The method as claimed in claim 22 wherein the first portion is oriented substantially in parallel to the inner proximal side wall of the container.
24. The method as claimed in claim 22 wherein the second portion is oriented substantially in parallel with the base of the container.
25. The method as claimed in claim 24 wherein the second portion is angled slightly away from the first portion.
26. The method as claimed in claim 25 wherein the lid includes ducting channels to create a flow path for ventilation gas to allow cooling of the batteries in the container.
27. The method as claimed in claim 26 wherein the lid comprises breather slots in side walls in close proximity to the ducting channels.
28. The method as claimed in claim 27 wherein the access panels are bonded over the openings.
29. The method substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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