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Battery terminal comprising an integrated spring or a flexible pad

US11139541B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2016
Grant dateOct 5, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01M50/562
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A battery system includes a first battery cell that is electrically connected to a second battery cell via directed contact between compliant terminals of the first and second battery cells. The compliant terminals include a first end that is electrically connected an electrode assembly disposed within the cell, a second end disposed outside the cell, and an elastically compliant portion disposed between the second end and a cell housing.

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