Polymeric restraints for containing an anode in an electrolytic capacitor from high shock and vibration conditions

• Main Authors: GLOSS, EDWARD, DRUDING, J. MICHAEL, STRINGHAM, RODNEY, MUFFOLETTO, BARRY
• Format: Patent
• Language: English; French; German
• Published: 14.03.2007
• Subjects: BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS; CAPACITORS; CAPACITORS, RECTIFIERS, DETECTORS, SWITCHING DEVICES ORLIGHT-SENSITIVE DEVICES, OF THE ELECTROLYTIC TYPE; ELECTRICITY

An electrolytic capacitor comprising a plurality of polymeric structures molded about the periphery of the anode pellet is described. The polymeric structures contact between a weld strap surrounding the butt seam between mating "clamshell" casing portions and the anode pellet sidewall. That way, the anode pellet is restrained from moving along both an x- and y-axes inside the casing. Having the cathode active material contacting the opposed major casing sidewalls being in a closely spaced relationship with the anode pellet through an intermediate separator prevents movement along the z-axis. The resulting capacitor is particularly well suited for use in high shock and vibration conditions.