Patent ID: 6794074
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
A battery configured to be installed in a battery compartment of an electrical device, wherein the battery includes at least one air-depolarized cell to supply power to the device, the battery comprising:a housing that defines a cell cavity containing the cell, the housing including: i. a bypass airflow conduit extending through the housing and isolated from the cell; ii. a second conduit defined by a gap between the cell and the cell cavity; and iii. a housing inlet in fluid communication with the bypass airflow conduit and the second conduit; and an air manager having an air mover configured to supply air to the inlet, wherein a first portion of the air travels along the bypass airflow conduit to stimulate air flow within the battery compartment, and wherein a second portion of the air travels along the second conduit to deliver oxygen to the cell.