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Title: Bussing Structure In An Electrochemical Cell

Abstract

A bussing structure for bussing current within an electrochemical cell. The bussing structure includes a first plate and a second plate, each having a central aperture therein. Current collection tabs, extending from an electrode stack in the electrochemical cell, extend through the central aperture in the first plate, and are then sandwiched between the first plate and second plate. The second plate is then connected to a terminal on the outside of the case of the electrochemical cell. Each of the first and second plates includes a second aperture which is positioned beneath a safety vent in the case of the electrochemical cell to promote turbulent flow of gasses through the vent upon its opening. The second plate also includes protrusions for spacing the bussing structure from the case, as well as plateaus for connecting the bussing structure to the terminal on the case of the electrochemical cell.

Inventors:
 [1]
  1. Parkton, MD
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
US ADVANCED BATTERY CONSORTIUM
OSTI Identifier:
879600
Patent Number(s):
6245457
Application Number:
09/330009
Assignee:
Alcatel (Paris, FR)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01M - PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES 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
DOE Contract Number:  
FC26-95EE50425
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

Citation Formats

Romero, Antonio L. Bussing Structure In An Electrochemical Cell. United States: N. p., 2001. Web.
Romero, Antonio L. Bussing Structure In An Electrochemical Cell. United States.
Romero, Antonio L. Tue . "Bussing Structure In An Electrochemical Cell". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/879600.
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year = {Tue Jun 12 00:00:00 EDT 2001},
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