Patent ID: 7473488
Filing Date: 2009-01-06
Classification: H01M,Y02E,Y02P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a battery, comprising: providing a cell for a battery having alternating positive and negative electrode plates, each of the positive and negative electrode plates being separated by an electrically insulative separator layer, the positive and negative electrode plates being in overlying relationship, wherein each of the positive electrode plates includes a projecting tab extending from an adjacent upper portion thereof, the projecting tabs of the positive plates being generally aligned, and wherein each of the negative electrode plates includes a projecting tab, the projecting tabs of the negative plates being generally aligned; attaching a conductive connecting strap to the projecting tabs of the positive electrode plates; applying a cap material to portions of the projecting tabs and the adjacent upper portions of the positive plates; and allowing the cap material to harden to provide a cap attached to the projecting tabs and the adjacent upper portions of the positive plates.