Patent ID: 6475669
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: H01M,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
A header for an electrochemical cell having an electrode assembly with an anode electrode and cathode electrode housed in a case open at one end, a lid capable of being sealed to the open end of the case, a terminal ferrule, and a fill ferrule, the header comprising:a) a generally planar body disposed between the electrode assembly and an interior surface of the lid; b) a terminal boss disposed on the body and sized to register with the terminal ferrule; c) a shield portion extending from the body and disposed at a second angle with respect to a first angle of the planar body and covering at least a portion of the fill ferrule; and d) at least one alignment boss disposed on the body intermediate the terminal boss and the shield portion and sized to prevent movement of the electrode assembly inside the case.