COMPOSITE STRUCTURE HAVING IMPROVED JOINING COMPONENT FOR BATTERY ENCLOSURE

A molded composite battery enclosure containing top and bottom composite covers having a formed cross member arranged between the top and bottom covers. The cross member is a formed member having a surface portion secured to a reinforcement section in one of the composite covers. The reinforcement section is a buildup of resin and fibers on or near a surface of one of the covers that provides a rigid joining point for securing internal battery enclosure components and vehicle components to the composite covers of the battery enclosure.