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Vented filling plugs for electric storage cells

US4219612A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 14, 1979
Grant dateAug 26, 1980
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Expiry dateMar 14, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A vented filling plug for an electric storage cell has a vent path including a flame trap through which gas may enter or leave the cell arranged so as, in use, to communicate with the interior of the cell at a point above the normal electrolyte level. The flame trap includes a liquid trap defined by a trough and a tubular partition, and a ceramic partition. The plug also has a filling path through which electrolyte may be poured into the cell arranged so as, in use, to communicate with the interior of the cell at a point below the normal electrolyte level. The filling path includes a liquid trap defined by a trough and a partition below the normal electrolyte level.

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