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Disc electrode and busbar for an electrochemical battery

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6150347
An electrochemical battery is described comprising: a case having a cover; a pair of positive and negative polarity terminals extending externally of the battery; a pair of busbar assemblies, one for each of the terminals and connected thereto within the case, each assembly comprising: a pair of inner busbars; and an outer busbar adjacent the inner busbars between the inner busbars and the case; a stack of separate partially open disc electrodes comprising a first plurality of anode elements and a second plurality of cathode elements, the respective anode and cathode elements having electrode tabs welded to the inner and outer busbars of corresponding assemblies; separator means positioned between adjacent pairs of the disc electrodes; and an electrolyte solution surrounding the disc electrodes, separator means and busbars.
Assignee:
Yardney Technical Products, Inc., Pawcatuck, CT (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5227267; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-607807
OSTI ID:
6150347
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English