US3640775A
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Cell terminal
Assignee: Marathon Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1970-04-13
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Granted: 1972-02-08
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Expires: 1990-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A battery core pole connector and brace for a pair of battery cores in which a comb connects like electrodes of each of the core. The connector is a U-shaped strap interconnecting like poles of two cores, rigidly bracing the cores with respect to each other. Each connector has extensions which brace the opposite sidewalls of the battery casing and space and secure the cores in place. The main run of each connector may also brace the adjacent wall on each side. The connector carries a terminal which may extend outside the casing. The connector resists rotative and other stresses which may be applied to the exterior terminals and prevents the transmission of such stresses to the cores.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur E Fitchman
- 👤 Raymond J Nathe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:48
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/50; H01M50/528; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
In a battery having a casing and at least a pair of cores, each core having a plurality of electrodes, each of the electrodes having a conductive lead, leads from electrodes of the same polarity being gathered together into a common first subterminal block and leads of electrodes of opposite polarity being gathered together into a second subterminal block, said battery having a casing, said first and second subterminal blocks being adjacent opposite walls of the casing, said cores being arranged in said casing with the first subterminal blocks of the same polarity of each core being adjacent one wall of said casing and the second subterminal blocks of opposite polarity being adjacent an opposite wall of said casing: The Invention which comprises an interconnector for at least a pair of subterminals of like polarity; said interconnector comprising at least a pair of members, each of which is electrically secured to one of said subterminal blocks, said interconnector having additional extensions on each side engaging laterally adjacent walls of the casing; said interconnector comprising a rigid member spacing said terminal blocks and spacing said cores with respect to the walls of the casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
In a battery having a casing and at least a pair of cores, each core having a plurality of electrodes, each of the electrodes having a conductive lead, leads from electrodes of the same polarity being gathered together into a common first subterminal block and leads of electrodes of opposite polarity being gathered together into a second subterminal block, said battery having a casing, said first and second subterminal blocks being adjacent opposite walls of the casing, said cores being arranged in said casing with the first subterminal blocks of the same polarity of each core being adjacent one wall of said casing and the second subterminal blocks of opposite polarity being adjacent an opposite wall of said casing: The Invention which comprises an interconnector for at least a pair of subterminals of like polarity; said interconnector comprising at least a pair of members, each of which is electrically secured to one of said subterminal blocks, said interconnector having additional extensions on each side engaging laterally adjacent walls of the casing; said interconnector comprising a rigid member spacing said terminal blocks and spacing said cores with respect to the walls of the casing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The interconnector of claim 1 wherein the said interconnector is also provided with terminals which may extend outside the casing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The interconnector of claim 1 wherein the main body of interconnector extends in abutment with the adjacent wall of the casing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The interconnector of claim 2 wherein the interconnector has an extended U-shaped section, with the base of the U extending parallel to the adjacent wall of the casing and each leg of the U forming part of said member which is connected to a subterminal block.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The interconnector of claim 4 in which the base of the U is in contact with the said adjacent wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The interconnector of claim 4 wherein a terminal support is secured on each leg of said U-shaped section; and additional member substantially parallel to the first-mentioned member is secured to said support substantially parallel to the first-mentioned member, the two said members receiving and being securable to a subterminal block
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The interconnector of claim 6 wherein each additional member is provided with a leg extending in a plane substantially parallel to the base of the U, an end of each leg abutting a sidewall of the said casing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The interconnector of claim 6 wherein an exterior terminal is mounted on at least one of said terminal supports.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The battery of claim 1 wherein a pair of interconnectors is placed on opposite sides of said cores and spaces said cores with respect to each other and the walls of the casing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-02-07 | 1975-08-09 | 1976-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-07 | 1979-08-09 | 1980-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-07 | 1983-08-09 | 1984-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |