Insert molded electrode grid
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1. A method for manufacturing an electrode grid, comprising:
- forming a series of channels within an active material retaining segment;
providing the active material retaining segment to a mold;
providing a molten conductive material to the mold, causing the molten conductive material to flow into the channels; and
allowing the molten conductive material to solidify, thereby forming an electrode grid comprised of the active material retaining segment and the solidified conductive material.
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Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to an electrode grid for a battery. The electrode grid may include at least one active material retaining segment, the active material retaining segment including one or more channels. The at least one active material retaining segment may be formed of at least one of carbon foam and graphite foam. In addition, the electrode grid may include a conductive material deposited within the one or more channels.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for manufacturing an electrode grid, comprising:
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forming a series of channels within an active material retaining segment; providing the active material retaining segment to a mold; providing a molten conductive material to the mold, causing the molten conductive material to flow into the channels; and allowing the molten conductive material to solidify, thereby forming an electrode grid comprised of the active material retaining segment and the solidified conductive material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An electrode grid for a battery, comprising:
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at least one active material retaining segment, the active material retaining segment including one or more channels; wherein the at least one active material retaining segment is formed of at least one of carbon foam and graphite foam; and a conductive material deposited within the one or more channels. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A battery, comprising:
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a case; an electrolyte; and an electrode plate comprising; two or more active material retaining segments each including a carbon foam core having one or more channels; a conductive material in contact with the two or more active material retaining segments, substantially bonding the two or more active material retaining segments to one another, wherein the conductive material is also deposited within the one or more channels; and an active material disposed on the two or more active material retaining segments. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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