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Battery pack having flexible circuit connector

  • US 6,746,797 B2
  • Filed: 07/31/2001
  • Issued: 06/08/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/31/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A battery pack, comprising:

  • a plurality of battery modules each having at least one positive terminal and one negative terminal associated therewith, wherein at least one of said battery module terminals includes a respective tang that is integral to the terminal; and

    a flexible circuit configured to connect said plurality of positive and negative terminals to an output of said battery pack, wherein said flexible circuit further includes windows configured to allow said tangs to pass through, wherein an edge of said window defines a hinged edge for a flap configured such that said flaps are in registry with said tangs and at least one of said battery module terminals is electrically connected to said flap via said tang.

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