James J. Bolstad - Shorewood WI James T. Daley - Grafton WI James A. Lenz - Oconomowoc WI Michael G. Andrew - Menomonee Falls WI Thomas J. Dougherty - Waukesha WI Edward N. Mrotek - Grafton WI
Assignee:
Johnson Controls Technology Company - Plymouth MI
International Classification:
H01M 210
US Classification:
429100, 429 96, 429 97, 429121, 429123, 429179
Abstract:
A battery system includes a battery with a pair of terminals extending from one side of the battery case, and a tray-like battery holder. The terminals have hollow sockets inserted therein which are engaged by posts extending from conductive plugs that extend through an end wall of the holder. A threaded connection is formed in the plug and opens to the outside of the holder. Alignment posts are formed in the holder to be disposed within cylindrical wells in the bottom of the battery case and ensure proper alignment of the battery in the holder. A hinged latch is formed in the holder and engages a projection on the battery case. When in place in the holder, the battery case rests on resilient pads located on a floor of the holder.
Thomas J. Dougherty - Waukesha WI Michael G. Andrew - Menomonee Falls WI James A. Lenz - Oconomowoc WI
Assignee:
Johnson Controls Technology Company - Plymouth MI
International Classification:
H01M 212
US Classification:
429 82
Abstract:
The apparatus of the present invention provides a cover for venting gases from thin metal film battery cells having vents disposed at the center of one end of the cells. The vents comprise cylindrical wells that recess into, and substantially fill, the top portions of battery cell cavities within a battery housing. The cavities are sized to hold the battery cells securely and are configured to provide an electrical serial connection. The wells include pipes which extend outward from the bottom of the wells and lead from openings in the bases of the wells. The openings in the pipes are covered with flexible valve caps and well lids cover the wells. The center point arrangement of the recessed wells permit gases from the battery cells to escape through the openings, yet restrict the electrolyte from exiting the housing. The base of the battery housing does not have vent openings and is interchangeable with the cover so that the battery housing may be oriented with the terminals near the top or the bottom of the case.
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