Electrochemical cell
First Claim
1. A method for assemblying an electrochemical cell comprising the steps of(a) forming a pair of through-holes in a sheet of thin resilient non-metallic material;
- (b) placing each through-hole between a respective pair of overlying electrically conductive members;
(c) sealing the members of each pair of conductive members to the non-metallic material surrounding the through-hole;
(d) electrically coupling the members of each pair through the interjacent through-hole;
(e) electrically coupling an anode and a cathode respectively to the electrically conductive member of a different member pair on one side of the non-metallic sheet;
(f) forming the non-metallic material into a pouch;
(g) providing for minimal separation of the anode and cathode;
(h) adding electrolyte in electrochemical contact with the anode and cathode; and
(i) sealing the pouch.
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Abstract
In accordance with the invention, a novel electrochemical cell and a method for making same is provided which is particularly suitable for use in a battery of the type employing one or more cells. One feature of the cell includes a sealed non-metallic pouch of thin flexible material which forms a cell adaptable to varying battery configurations as well as cell shapes. A second feature of the cell includes a novel feedthrough arrangement wherein a pair of electrically conductive members are located on respective sides of an interjacent through-hole formed in the housing material. The pair of electrically conductive members are coupled through the through-hole to form the feedthrough. An electrode of anode material is electrically coupled to the internally located member of one feedthrough pair. An electrode of cathode material is electrically coupled to the internally located member of the other feedthrough. The cell further includes electrically insulative porous material for separating the electrodes, as well as a volume of electrolyte electrochemically coupling the electrodes.
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7 Claims
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1. A method for assemblying an electrochemical cell comprising the steps of
(a) forming a pair of through-holes in a sheet of thin resilient non-metallic material; -
(b) placing each through-hole between a respective pair of overlying electrically conductive members; (c) sealing the members of each pair of conductive members to the non-metallic material surrounding the through-hole; (d) electrically coupling the members of each pair through the interjacent through-hole; (e) electrically coupling an anode and a cathode respectively to the electrically conductive member of a different member pair on one side of the non-metallic sheet; (f) forming the non-metallic material into a pouch; (g) providing for minimal separation of the anode and cathode; (h) adding electrolyte in electrochemical contact with the anode and cathode; and (i) sealing the pouch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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