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End cover assembly for an electrochemical cell

US8420254B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2009
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An end cover assembly for a battery comprises a cover plate; a scabbard mounted on the cover plate; a connector; and a sealing material. The cover plate comprises an opening. The scabbard comprises an interior channel. The opening is in communication with the channel. The connector is disposed in the interior channel and protrudes from the scabbard. The sealing material is disposed in the interior channel and extends beyond the upper portion of the scabbard and wraps around the outside of the scabbard to form a protective flange.

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