DOUBLE ACTING VENTING MECHANISM FOR BATTERY CELLS

Embodiments of the invention provide battery cells having a double acting venting mechanism that provides reliable venting even in response to various undesirable events. Embodiments of the invention ensure that safe venting can take place, as necessary, even if the battery cell encounters internal...

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Main Authors HOLUNG JOSEPH A, SEETHALER KENNETH S, WONG TIN-LUP, YEBKA BOUZIANE
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 08.09.2011
Subjects
BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
ELECTRICITY
PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSIONOF CHEMICAL INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
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Summary:Embodiments of the invention provide battery cells having a double acting venting mechanism that provides reliable venting even in response to various undesirable events. Embodiments of the invention ensure that safe venting can take place, as necessary, even if the battery cell encounters internal and/or external pressure and/or deformation.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20100715949