Lithium Ion Prismatic Cells
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1. A secondary battery comprisinga prismatic-shaped housing;
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to prismatic lithium ion secondary cells. Some cells include venting features and/or multiple connecting tabs. In some cells the cathode includes LiFePO4.
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20 Claims
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1. A secondary battery comprising
a prismatic-shaped housing; - and
an anode, a cathode including LiFePO4, and a separator between the anode and the cathode disposed within the housing.
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2. A lithium ion prismatic cell comprising
cell components, including an anode, a cathode comprising lithium, and a separator between the anode and cathode, and a housing in which the cell components are disposed, the housing including two or more vents, at least two of the vents configured to burst when the internal pressure of the prismatic cell reaches different predetermined levels of internal pressure.
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12. A secondary lithium ion battery comprising:
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a housing having at least one substantially flat side along the length of the housing, with the housing supporting a negative contact and a positive contact, an anode, and a cathode comprising lithium, disposed within the housing, with at least the cathode comprising a sheet having a predetermined length, and a plurality of connection tabs disposed at spaced locations along the length of the cathode to connect the cathode to the positive contact. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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