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Method of making a unitized electrode assembly

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OSTI ID:7169208
A battery assembly of the consumable metal anode type has now been constructed for ready assembly as well as disassembly. In a non-conductive and at least substantially inert cell body, space is provided for receiving an open-structured, non-consumable anode cage. The cage has an open top for facilitating insertion of an anode. A modular cathode is used, comprising a peripheral current conductor frame clamped about a grid reinforced air cathode in sheet form. The air cathode may be double gridded. The cathode frame can be sealed, during assembly, with electrolyte-resistant-sealant as well as with adhesive. The resulting cathode module can be assembled outside the cell body and readily inserted therein, or can later be easily removed therefrom. 6 figs.
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
Eltech Systems Corp., Boca Raton, FL (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 4788764; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-149037
OSTI ID:
7169208
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English