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Fan-folded polymer-electrolyte cell

US5911947A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 1997
Grant dateJun 15, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4911
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for fan-folding lithium-ion-polymer battery cells, wherein gaps are left in the active material at fold locations of the metallic backing conductor. This avoids fatigue at the fold locations when the active materials expand and contract during charge and discharge.

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