公开(公告)号：WO1997043792A1

公开(公告)日：1997-11-20

申请号：PCT/US1997007274

申请日：1997-04-30

Applicant: DURACELL INC. ,  FIGUEIRA, Ernesto, J. ,  LINDEMAYER, Michael, D.

Inventor： DURACELL INC.

IPC: H01M02/26

CPC classification number: H01M2/26 ,  H01M4/04 ,  H01M4/808 ,  H01M6/10 ,  Y10T29/10

Abstract: The present invention relates to coiled electrode assemblies having conductive tabs, methods of attaching the conductive tabs to the coiled electrode, and electrochemical cells employing such assemblies. In the process of the invention, the conductive tab area of an electrode plate (1) coated with active material is pierced with opposing, offset piercing plates (2) having raised surface probes (3) which penetrate the conductive tab area. The resulting area is cleared of active material, and a conductive tab is welded to the thus treated area resulting in an electrode plate having a strong integrated tab assembly.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有导电突片的线圈电极组件，将导电接头连接到线圈电极的方法，以及采用这种组件的电化学电池。 在本发明的方法中，涂覆有活性材料的电极板（1）的导电片区域被相对的具有凸起的表面探针（3）穿透导电片区域的偏移穿孔板（2）穿透。 所得到的区域被活性材料清除，并且导电片焊接到如此处理的区域，导致具有强集成片组件的电极板。

公开(公告)号：WO1996040588A1

公开(公告)日：1996-12-19

申请号：PCT/US1996008833

申请日：1996-06-05

Applicant: DURACELL INC.

Inventor： DURACELL INC. ,  BOWDEN, William, L. ,  CAPPARELLA, Mark ,  FOOKSA, Radek

IPC: C01G45/02

CPC classification number: C01G45/02 ,  C01G45/1228 ,  C01P2002/54 ,  C01P2006/40 ,  H01M4/50 ,  H01M4/502 ,  H01M2300/0014

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for treating manganese dioxide containing ion-exchangeable cations by replacing the ion-exchangeable cations present in the manganese dioxide with lithium by a process comprising first replacing ion-exchangeable cations present in the manganese dioxide with hydrogen. This readily is accomplished by slurrying the manganese dioxide in an aqueous acid solution. The resulting acidic manganese dioxide then is neutralized with a basic solution of a lithium containing compound, such as lithium hydroxide. This neutralization step serves to accomplish replacement of the previously introduced hydrogen, by ion-exchange, with lithium. The manganese dioxide then is washed with water, dried, and heat-treated at an elevated temperature, in conventional manner, to convert the gamma manganese dioxide to a mixture of the gamma and beta forms, which then is used as the active cathodic component in an electrochemical cell.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过用氢替代二氧化锰中存在的可离子交换的阳离子的方法，用锂替代存在于二氧化锰中的可离子交换阳离子来处理含有可离子交换阳离子的方法。 这很容易通过将二氧化锰在酸性水溶液中制浆来实现。 然后将所得酸性二氧化锰用含锂化合物如氢氧化锂的碱性溶液中和。 该中和步骤用于通过与锂的离子交换来实现先前引入的氢的置换。 然后用水洗涤二氧化锰，干燥并以常规方式在升高的温度下热处理，以将γ二氧化锰转化成γ和β形式的混合物，然后将其用作活性阴极组分 电化学电池。

公开(公告)号：WO1996006466A1

公开(公告)日：1996-02-29

申请号：PCT/US1995010477

申请日：1995-08-17

Applicant: DURACELL INC.

Inventor： DURACELL INC. ,  DePALMA, Christopher, L. ,  MCHUGH, William, T. ,  SARGEANT, Sean, A. ,  WIACEK, Marian ,  YOPPOLO, Robert, A.

IPC: H01M10/48

CPC classification number: H01M10/488

Abstract: An electrochemical cell (30) having an on-cell tester (38) for visually indicating the condition of the cell (30) is provided with an electrically conductive metal ring (10) pressed onto the negative terminal at the crimp seal end of the cell (30) to permit the tester lead to make an electrical contact with the negative terminal without shorting across the positive terminal of the cell (30). The ring (10) has a cylindrical wall portion (12) or gripping means which frictionally grips a corresponding mating cylindrical wall portion on the negative terminal and also has a flange portion (16) adjacent the positive terminal. A layer of electrically insulating material (18) disposed between the flange and positive terminal prevents electrical contact between the terminals. The tester lead is either permanently electrically connected to the ring (10) or intermittently connected by the user, depending on the type of tester used.

Abstract translation: 具有用于目视指示电池（30）的状态的电池测试器（38）的电化学电池（30）设置有压在电池的卷曲密封端上的负极端子上的导电金属环（10） （30），以允许测试仪导致与负极端子电接触而不会在电池（30）的正极端子短路。 环（10）具有圆柱形壁部分（12）或夹紧装置，其夹紧负极端子上的对应配合圆柱形壁部分并且还具有邻近正极端子的凸缘部分（16）。 设置在凸缘和正极端子之间的电绝缘材料层（18）防止端子之间的电接触。 根据使用的测试仪的类型，测试仪导线永久地电连接到环（10）或由用户间歇连接。

公开(公告)号：WO1993017463A1

公开(公告)日：1993-09-02

申请号：PCT/US1992007102

申请日：1992-08-24

Applicant: DURACELL INC.

Inventor： DURACELL INC. ,  SMITH, Richard, B. ,  McDONALD, Bruce

IPC: H01M02/10

CPC classification number: H04N5/2251 ,  H01M2/1022

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cartridge (100) comprising a rectangular base (102) and four side walls (104, 106, 108, 110) which form a cavity (112) into which an energy pack (114) or a plurality of individual battery cells (116), either primary or secondary, are locatable. The cartridge (100) is securable to an electrical apparatus by a latching mechanism (120). Alternatively, the cartridge (100) can be integral therewith. In a first embodiment, a plurality of cells are locatable such that their positive and negative contacts are positioned against a set of positive (132a-f) and negative (134a-f) contact areas located along the first and second side walls. The first embodiment optionally comprises a contact arm, locatable substantially parallel to the second side wall, which includes a plurality of positive contact areas corresponding to and across from the negative contact areas located on the second side wall. A plurality of cells, having a shorter length than the battery cells (116) locatable between the first and second side walls, are locatable between the contact arm and the second side wall. The cartridge (100) also provides circuitry to recharge the energy pack and/or secondary cells located therein.

公开(公告)号：WO1993006474A1

公开(公告)日：1993-04-01

申请号：PCT/US1992007757

申请日：1992-09-11

Applicant: DURACELL INC.

Inventor： DURACELL INC. ,  KUO, Han, Cheng ,  CHI, Ignacio ,  LIN, Lifun ,  WU, Louis, L. ,  TREGER, Jack

IPC: G01N27/416

CPC classification number: G01D7/005 ,  G01R31/3686 ,  H01M6/5044 ,  H01M16/00

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrochemical cell (50) and a related state of charge indicator (60) comprising an electrochemically generated display (40). The state of charge indicator (60) comprises two electrical contacts (12, 14) and an electrochemically generated display (40) connected therebetween. The display (40) comprises an electrochemical cell (12, 14, 20) that may be permanently connected to a main cell (50) in a parallel configuration via the contacts (12, 14). The condition of the main cell (50) may thus be continuously displayed on the indicator (60).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及电化学电池（50）和包括电化学生成的显示器（40）的相关状态的电荷指示器（60）。 充电指示器（60）包括两个电触头（12,14）和连接在它们之间的电化学生成的显示器（40）。 显示器（40）包括电化学电池（12,14,20），其可以经由触头（12,14）以并联配置永久地连接到主电池（50）。 因此，主电池（50）的状态可以连续地显示在指示器（60）上。

公开(公告)号：WO1998002933A1

公开(公告)日：1998-01-22

申请号：PCT/US1997012492

申请日：1997-07-16

Applicant: DURACELL INC.

Inventor： DURACELL INC. ,  FRIEL, Daniel, D. ,  HULL, Matthew, P. ,  GHASEMINEJAD, Parviz ,  VAN DUONG, Phuoc ,  RATHMANN, Roland

IPC: H01M10/44

CPC classification number: G01R31/3648 ,  G01R19/16542 ,  G01R31/3655 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M10/425 ,  H02J7/0004 ,  H02J7/0011

Abstract: A battery pack and method for operating a battery system. The battery pack (10) includes a rechargeable battery having one or more battery cells, and a processor (22) for monitoring the condition and operation of the battery. The processor (22) receives data values representing battery parameters and performs a series of calculations using those data values. The processor (22) has normal, standby and sleep modes. In the normal mode, the processor (22) performs a series of calculations at a first regular cycle, and in the standby mode, the processor (22) performs a series of calculations at a second regular cycle. The processor (22) is provided with procedures to determine when to switch between modes, for learning the number of cells in the battery pack (10) and for adjusting values used in the calculations. Also the processor (22) includes a shelf sleep mode for conserving battery power during initial shipment and storage.

Abstract translation: 一种用于操作电池系统的电池组和方法。 电池组（10）包括具有一个或多个电池单元的可再充电电池，以及用于监视电池的状态和操作的处理器（22）。 处理器（22）接收表示电池参数的数据值，并使用这些数据值执行一系列计算。 处理器（22）具有正常，待机和睡眠模式。 在正常模式中，处理器（22）以第一规则周期执行一系列计算，并且在待机模式下，处理器（22）以第二规则周期执行一系列计算。 处理器（22）被提供有确定何时在模式之间切换，用于学习电池组（10）中的单元数量以及用于调整在计算中使用的值的程序。 此外，处理器（22）还包括搁置睡眠模式，用于在初始装运和存储期间节省电池电力。

公开(公告)号：WO1996023581A1

公开(公告)日：1996-08-08

申请号：PCT/US1996001271

申请日：1996-02-01

Applicant: DURACELL INC.

Inventor： DURACELL INC. ,  WANG, Chih-Chung ,  TAYLOR, Kenneth, Robert

IPC: B01F09/00

CPC classification number: B01F11/0065 ,  B01D19/0036 ,  B01D19/0042 ,  H01M4/04 ,  H01M4/0473 ,  H01M4/12 ,  H01M2300/0014

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the production of slurries, which are uniform in density and consistency, and also an apparatus for the transfer or conveyance of a slurry and the simultaneous densification thereof through the intermediary of vacuum pumping. The method comprises a bag slurry forming process involving mixing dry anode components within a sealable, gas-tight, liquid impervious, flexible, collapsible bag (20); and, then adding a wet component (26) to the bag, collapsing said bag, and tumbling-kneading the components to form a blended slurry. The apparatus (40) is designed for the vacuum pumping of a slurry, particularly a zinc-containing slurry utilized in the preparation of zinc anodes for alkaline batteries, which facilitates the transfer of the slurry and the concurrent densification thereof in conjunction with the elimination of any gas bubbles which are entrapped in the slurry.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于生产密度和稠度均匀的浆料的方法，以及用于转移或输送浆料的设备以及通过真空泵送的同时致密化的方法。 该方法包括袋式浆料形成方法，其包括将干燥的阳极组分混合在可密封，不透气的液体不可渗透，柔性的可折叠袋（20）内; 然后向袋中加入湿组分（26），使所述袋塌缩，并且将组分翻滚混炼以形成混合浆料。 设备（40）设计用于真空泵送浆料，特别是用于制备碱性电池锌阳极的含锌浆料，其有利于浆料的转移和其同时致密化，同时消除 夹带在浆料中的任何气泡。

公开(公告)号：WO1994027332A1

公开(公告)日：1994-11-24

申请号：PCT/US1994005170

申请日：1994-05-10

Applicant: DURACELL INC.

Inventor： DURACELL INC. ,  MIECZKOWSKA, Jola, E. ,  MARKFORT, Simon, P.

IPC: H01M04/50

CPC classification number: H01M4/62 ,  H01M4/50

Abstract: The invention relates to primary alkaline cells containing a manganese dioxide cathode active material. Anatase titanium dioxide is added to the cathode. The result is an increase in the useful service life. Typically the anatase titanium dioxide is used in an amount between 0.1 and 5 percent by weight of the cathode active material.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及含有二氧化锰正极活性物质的一次碱性电池。 锐钛矿二氧化钛被添加到阴极。 结果是有用的使用寿命增加。 通常，锐钛矿型二氧化钛的使用量为阴极活性材料重量的0.1％至5％。

公开(公告)号：WO1992021590A1

公开(公告)日：1992-12-10

申请号：PCT/US1992003365

申请日：1992-04-27

Applicant: DURACELL INC.

Inventor： DURACELL INC. ,  KIVELL, Lawrence ,  MILANESE, Robert, L. ,  KIERNAN, Charles, E. ,  TITTEL, Lorne

IPC: B65D85/20

CPC classification number: B65D75/54 ,  B65D75/36 ,  B65D2201/00 ,  B65D2585/88

Abstract: The present invention is a package for the sale and display of batteries having a voltage indicator integrally associated with the package. A pair of electrical contacts are associated with the voltage indicator and the contacts are so positioned on the package that they are accessible for alignment with the terminals of a battery placed therebetween. When the electrical contacts make simultaneous connection to the terminals of a battery, current flows through the voltage indicator to visually indicate the magnitude of the voltage of the battery.

公开(公告)号：WO1992016978A1

公开(公告)日：1992-10-01

申请号：PCT/US1992001040

申请日：1992-02-10

Applicant: DURACELL INC.

Inventor： DURACELL INC. ,  NEWMAN, Gerald, H. ,  TAYLOR, Alwyn, H. ,  VERNHES, Michel, J.

IPC: H01M04/70

CPC classification number: H01M6/08 ,  H01M4/661 ,  H01M4/70 ,  H01M4/80

Abstract: An improved high rate alkaline cell (10) having a powdered zinc anode and an anode current collector (20) is obtained by employing an anode current collector (20) made from a foraminous metal. Such a collector pemits power to be drawn from such cells which can not otherwise be drawn when conventional collectors are used.

Abstract translation: 通过使用由多孔金属制成的阳极集电体（20），得到具有粉末状锌阳极和阳极集电体（20）的改进型高倍率碱性电池（10）。 这样的收集器能够从这样的单元中抽取能量，当使用常规的收集器时，这些单元不能被绘制。