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Multicell battery having a tab-fuse for overcurrent interruption

  • US 5,204,194 A
  • Filed: 05/21/1992
  • Issued: 04/20/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/21/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A multicell battery, comprising:

  • (a) at least first and second battery cells disposed in end-to-end relationship; and

    (b) a tab-fuse for connecting said first and second battery cells, said tab-fuse comprising;

    (i) a metallic member having a base portion for attachment to the positive end of one of said first and second battery cells and a tab portion which is bendable for attachment of the distal end thereof to the negative end of the other of said first and second battery cells; and

    (ii) said base portion and the proximal end of said tab portion being joined by a relatively narrow portion of selected width, such that said narrow portion serves as a fusible link for overcurrent protection.

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