Patent ID: 6440601
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: H01M

Abstract:
A packed battery, comprising:a plurality of cells joined together in series- or parallel-connection and arranged with their axes parallel to each other and their external surfaces in proximity to or in contact with each other, and with their juxtaposed electrode terminals electrically connected to each other at least at one end with a connector piece; and a frame body into which said cells are mounted, including a pair of first and second end face covers that respectively cover the entire surface of end faces of the adjacent cells at both ends, a connecting bar for connecting said pair of end face covers opposed to each other at a space corresponding to a length of the cells, all of which end face covers, and connecting bar are formed in one piece, wherein said cells are held at their lengthwise ends by the end face covers and at their widthwise sides by the connecting bar, thereby being retained in the frame body, and wherein a heat-sensitive or heat-shrinkable outer label is wound around and bonded to the entire exterior surface of the cells and the frame body.