Tabs for electrochemical cells
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1. A tab for use on a prismatic electrochemical cell, the tab for providing an electrical contact and comprising:
- (a) a contact lead;
(b) a neutral lead; and
(c) one or more contact strips connecting the contact lead and the neutral lead.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a tab for use with an electrochemical cell. The tab is designed so that it can be replicated relatively easily in an automated manufacturing process and/or so it can be properly positioned on an electrochemical cell utilizing an automated process. The tab preferably includes a contact lead, a neutral lead and one or more contact strips connecting the contact lead and the neutral lead.
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31 Claims
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1. A tab for use on a prismatic electrochemical cell, the tab for providing an electrical contact and comprising:
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(a) a contact lead;
(b) a neutral lead; and
(c) one or more contact strips connecting the contact lead and the neutral lead. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A prismatic electrochemical cell having a cathode end and an anode end, and tabs connected to the cathode end and the anode end, each tab comprising:
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(a) a contact lead;
(b) a neutral lead; and
(c) one or more contact strips connecting the contact lead and the neutral lead. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A battery comprising:
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(a) a casing; and
(b) one or more electrochemical cells in the casing, wherein each of the cells comprises;
(i) an anode end and a cathode end;
(ii) a tab on the anode end, and a tab on the cathode end wherein each tab comprises;
(A) a contact lead;
(B) a neutral lead; and
(C) one or more contact strips connecting the contact lead and the neutral lead. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
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26. A tab for use on a prismatic electrochemical cell, the tab for providing an electrical contact and comprising:
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(a) contact lead; and
(b) two or more contact strips attached to the contact lead. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28)
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29. A prismatic electrochemical cell having a cathode end and an anode end, and tabs connected to the cathode end and the anode end, the anode tab comprising:
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(a) a contact lead; and
(b) two or more contact strips attached to the contact lead. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31)
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