Energy storage device
First Claim
1. A method for forming an energy storage device from a continuous longitudinally extending conductive sheet of a predetermined transverse width, the method including:
- defining from the sheet a plurality of sequentially linked first electrode plates;
engaging a separator with the electrode plates, the plates each including a tab portion that extends transversely beyond the separator;
separating the electrode plates;
connecting the tab portions to each other to electrically connect the electrode plates;
arranging the first electrode plates with a plurality of second electrode plates in a predetermined configuration;
disposing the electrode plates within a housing containing an electrolyte for allowing ionic conduction between the plates; and
connecting two terminals to the respective pluralities of electrode plates for allowing external electrical connection to those plates.
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Abstract
A surface mount energy storage device in the form of a supercapacitor (1) includes a generally rectangular folded prismatic housing (2) and two energy storage elements (not shown) that are sealingly contained within the housing (2) and which are connected in series. A mount, in the form of an integrally formed tinned metal frame (3), extends about and captively retains housing (2) in the folded configuration shown. Two terminals, in the form of elongate contacts (4, 5) extend from the energy storage elements and terminate outside housing (2) for allowing external electrical connection to the elements.
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15 Claims
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1. A method for forming an energy storage device from a continuous longitudinally extending conductive sheet of a predetermined transverse width, the method including:
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defining from the sheet a plurality of sequentially linked first electrode plates; engaging a separator with the electrode plates, the plates each including a tab portion that extends transversely beyond the separator; separating the electrode plates; connecting the tab portions to each other to electrically connect the electrode plates; arranging the first electrode plates with a plurality of second electrode plates in a predetermined configuration; disposing the electrode plates within a housing containing an electrolyte for allowing ionic conduction between the plates; and connecting two terminals to the respective pluralities of electrode plates for allowing external electrical connection to those plates. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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