Patent ID: 7790313
Filing Date: 2010-09-07
Classification: H01M,Y02E,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A secondary battery comprising: an electrode assembly comprising: a first lead connector extending through and electrically connected to the narrow center portion of the first end of the electrode assembly; a second lead connector extending through and electrically connected to the narrow center portion of the second end of the electrode assembly; a first support mounted to the first end of the electrode assembly, the first support comprising a first groove adapted to receive the first end of the electrode assembly, the first groove having two enlarged ends and a first channel connecting the two enlarged ends and a second support mounted to the second end of the electrode assembly, the second support comprising a second groove adapted to receive the second end of the electrode assembly, the second groove having two enlarged ends and a second channel connecting the two enlarged ends, the first and second supports each comprising an insulative material selected from the group consisting of polyimide, composites of powdered diamond and plastic, and combinations thereof.