Current interrupter for electrochemical cells
CA 2301049 A1 · Owner: Blasi, Jane A. · Inventors: Cheeseman, Paul; Cantave, Reynald; Vu, Viet
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A current interrupter assembly (220) for electrochemical cells (215) may be a self-contained, sealed unit which may be separately inserted into the cell during cell construction. The current interrupter assembly (220) has particular utility for thin rechargeable cells and when inserted in the cell forms a portion of the electrical pathway between a cell electrode (211) and corresponding terminal (245). The current interrupt mechanism comprises a thin thermally responsive member preferably comprising a disk (250) of a shape memory metal alloy having a curved surface. The current interrupt mechanism may include a heat producing electrical resistance means preferably a Zener , diode …
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- Filed August 19, 1998. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended August 19, 2018.
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