Patent ID: 8673480
Filing Date: 2014-03-18
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A battery assembly, comprising: a plurality of battery cells, wherein each battery cell has a first electrically conductive tab and a second electrically conductive tab formed thereon; and a plurality of frames, wherein each frame is disposed adjacent one of the battery cells, the frames in stacked relation with the battery cells, every other frame including a support feature formed on a peripheral edge thereof, the support feature extending outwardly from the frames and configured to support contact of one of the tabs of one of the battery cells with one of the tabs of another of the battery cells and receive the first electrically conductive tab of one of the battery cells and the second electrically conductive tab of another one of the battery cells thereon, and the plurality of frames including at least two frames that each include one of the support features, further comprising a plurality of ribs coupling the support feature to a remainder of the frame, the plurality of ribs providing strength and stability to the support feature.