Abstract: In a system for sequentially processing batteries with battery processing equipment an apparatus is described for retaining each of said batteries in at least one standby position, for advancing each of said batteries to at least one battery processing position, for aligning each of said batteries with respect to said battery processing equipment during the operation of said equipment, and for allowing the discharge of each of said batteries from said battery processing position. Said apparatus comprises a conveyor surface defined by a plurality of transverse rollers, at least two of which rollers which are spaced apart by a distance at least as great as the longitudinal dimension of said batteries to be processed, are adapted for movement with respect to said surface between first normal positions and second stop positions, whereby longitudinal movement of at least two of said batteries along said surface is halted at said standby and said battery positions by said rollers and said stop positions.

Abstract: Batteries are moved by a conveyor to a predetermined position, and a plurality of nozzles attached to an adjustable filling assembly are lowered over the battery such that the nozzles mate with inlet ports of the battery cells. A ladling assembly which had been immersed in a tank of electrolyte is raised above the level of the nozzles, such that electrolyte flows from the ladling assembly through a plurality of hoses to the nozzles and thence into the battery cells.

Abstract: Batteries are moved by a conveyor to a predetermined position, and a plurality of nozzles attached to an adjustable filling assembly are lowered over the battery such that the nozzles mate with inlet ports of the battery cells. A ladling assembly which had been immersed in a tank of electrolyte is raised above the level of the nozzles, such that electrolyte flows from the ladling assembly through a plurality of hoses to the nozzles and thence into the battery cells.