Rechargeable electrochemical cell and method for charging same

Patent · Tue Sep 14 04:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:6590381

Reitz, R P

A rechargable electrochemical cell has a negative electrode; a positive electrode spaced therefrom; an electrolyte solution in which portions of said negative and said positive electrodes are immersed; a flexible housing means whereby said electrodes and electrolyte solution are housed; a means whereby said flexible housing may be crimped or bent such that said crimping or bending restricts or prevents altogether the free flow of electrolytic ions from said negative electrode to said positive electrode or from said positive electrode to said negative electrode; a third electrode means on one side of the portion of said flexible housing which may be bent or crimped but spaced therefrom, said third electrode means being spaced proximate to but electrically insulated from said electrolyte solution; and a fourth electrode means on the side of the bendable portion of said flexible housing which is opposite that side occupied by said third electrode means, said fourth electrode means being spaced proximate to but electrically insulated from said electrolyte solution.

• Assignee: EDB-83-049854
• Patent Number(s): US 4349615
• OSTI ID: 6590381
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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