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Rechargeable battery

US4873160A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 7, 1988
Grant dateOct 10, 1989
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A rechargeable battery comprises an internal cell having a pair of electrodes, an insulated cylindrical case having an internal space for holding the internal cell and end walls provided on both ends thereof and substantially conforming to a prescribed conventional battery in outside dimension, an insulated cover plate having an opening in its center and being provided on one of the end walls of the case, and a first auxiliary terminal having a flange portion held by the said one of the end walls of the case and the cover plate to be supported by the same and a projection protruding from the central opening of the cover plate and being electrically connected to one of the electrodes of the internal cell.

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