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Tubular plate electrode slurry filling process and apparatus for lead-acid cells

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6259632
A tubular plate electrode foot is described for installation on a tubular plate electrode assembly comprising lead spines extending from a conductive bar, the spine enveloped by a porous tubular sheath, the foot comprising: a generally rectangular base portion; projections extending from the base portion, the cross-sectional configuration of the corresponding to the cross-sectional configuration of the porous tubular sheaths. The projection is provided with a spine recess conforming to the configuration of the spines; and slurry access ports penetrating the foot, with at least one the slurry access port in the projection.
Assignee:
KW Battery Co., Skokie, IL
Patent Number(s):
US 4678730
OSTI ID:
6259632
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English