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An elastomeric battery holddown strap is formed to include two edge brackets joined by a rectangular strip, the edge brackets having triangular gussets to increase the stiffness thereof. An insert is installed into each edge bracket for receipt of hold down fasteners tying the battery to the structu

An elastomeric battery holddown strap is formed to include two edge brackets joined by a rectangular strip, the edge brackets having triangular gussets to increase the stiffness thereof. An insert is installed into each edge bracket for receipt of hold down fasteners tying the battery to the structure of the car, the compliant form of the rectangular joining strip allowing for any necessary alignment to accommodate all variants of battery venting.

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An elastomeric holddown device for a battery comprising: first and second spaced end brackets, said end brackets having means to receive battery retaining means and portions designed to abut the top and sides of said battery to retain the battery in place, a center strap, said center strap extending

An elastomeric holddown device for a battery comprising: first and second spaced end brackets, said end brackets having means to receive battery retaining means and portions designed to abut the top and sides of said battery to retain the battery in place, a center strap, said center strap extending between the end brackets, the ends of said center strap terminating at said brackets, said center strap tapering in cross-sectional area at its ends, whereby the center strap may be flexed perpendicularly to its axis to place the brackets in abutment with the sides of the battery.