Patent ID: 6023146
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: H01M,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
A battery of the type having at least one elongated electrical connector which is adapted to contact an electrical contact member of a battery receptacle when said battery is installed within said battery receptacle, said battery comprising:a battery container including a battery case and a battery cover;said battery case having a closed bottom wall and an oppositely disposed open end;said battery cover closing said battery case open end;said battery container defining an enclosed volume and an unenclosed volume, said enclosed volume being substantially enclosed by said battery container and said unenclosed volume being located on the opposite side of said battery container relative to said enclosed volume;a plurality of battery cells located within said enclosed volume;wherein said at least one elongated electrical connector is electrically connected to said plurality of battery cells, and wherein said at least one elongated electrical connector further comprises:a first end attached to said battery container;a second terminal end opposite said first end;said second terminal end being located in said unenclosed volume adjacent to but spaced from said battery container;wherein said second terminal end extends away from said first end in a direction substantially toward said battery case bottom wall; andwherein said at least one elongated electrical connector is adapted to slidingly engage with said battery receptacle electrical contact member.