US Patent 9884545 Traction battery mounting assembly and securing method

An exemplary traction battery mounting assembly includes a traction battery and a damper securing the traction battery to a vehicle frame such that the traction battery can move together relative to the vehicle frame when secured to the vehicle frame. An exemplary traction battery securing method includes securing a traction battery in an installed position where the traction battery is mounted to a vehicle frame. The traction battery is moveable relative to the vehicle frame when in the installed position.