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US 5,346,786 AGranted
Modular rack mounted battery system
OwnerPhilip J. Hodgettsinventor
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Abstract
A modular battery rack system consists of a series of bi-polar cells having individualized connections for monitoring, charging, discharging, and electrical illumination of weak or damaged cells. Each bi-polar cell has a first surface and a second surface with the first surface being configured to interlock with the second surface of an adjacent cell. The configuration consists of a series of raised ribs on the first plate which interfit with a series of elongated indentations on the second surface of an adjacent cell to prevent the improper installation of a cell.
Claims15
A battery system comprising:
- means for carrying a plurality of self contained bipolar battery cell units in a serial connected orientation;
- a battery cell unit further comprising:
- a first electrode having a set of extended structures;
- a second electrode having a set of recessed structures complementary to said extended structures;
- a housing supporting said first electrode in an outwardly facing first direction and supporting said second electrode in an outwardly facing direction opposite to that of said first electrode;
- a connection terminal extending normal to said first direction and connected to one of said first and said second electrodes;
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- an electrolyte in contact with said first and said second electrodes and contained by said first electrode, said second electrode and said housing.
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