US 4,053,691 AGranted

Porous light weight battery filler

AssigneeP. R. Mallory & Co. Inc.

InventorFrank L. Ciliberti, Jr.

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Abstract

A method for encasing electrochemical cells in a porous structure of pellets adhered to one another enabling individual cell venting, and a battery utilizing the porous structure.

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Dependent claims

A battery comprising an outer container, at least one electrochemical cell rigidly encapsulated within said container by a porous structure, said porous structure being comprised of a plurality of discrete pellets adhered to each other, said porous structure having a porosity of at least 20%.

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Facts

Application: 05/728,671Filed 1 Oct 1976
Granted: 11 Oct 1977
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Classification7 codes

H01M 50/394
Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases: gas-pervious parts or elements
H01M 50/242
Characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions: adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact…
H01M 50/293
Characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs: characterised by the material
H01M 50/30
Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells:…

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Abstract

A method for encasing electrochemical cells in a porous structure of pellets adhered to one another enabling individual cell venting, and a battery utilizing the porous structure.

Facts

Application

05/728,671Filed 1 Oct 1976

Granted

11 Oct 1977

Term ends

Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification7 codes

H01M 50/394
Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases: gas-pervious parts or elements
H01M 50/242
Characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions: adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact…
H01M 50/293
Characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs: characterised by the material
H01M 50/30
Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells:…