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Post seal and method of manufacture for lead-acid batteries

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5981036
A method is described for securely sealing a battery post within an aperture passing through a lead-acid battery case, comprising: a. applying a rubber undercoat which is devoid of rubber filters annularly about the battery post portion which is most proximate the aperture when the post is securely sealed within the aperture; b. positioning the post within and annularly spaced from the aperture with the annular undercoat proximate the aperture; c. filling space within the aperture between the annular undercoat and the battery case with rubber bounding epoxy material bonding to the annular undercoat and to the battery case.
Assignee:
C and D Power Systems, Inc., Plymouth Meeting, PA
Patent Number(s):
US 4683647
OSTI ID:
5981036
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English