Abstract: Described is a support for electrodes of primary or secondary electric cells, said support comprising an open-mesh, three-dimensional network structure composed of plastics threads coated unbrokenly with one or more efficiently conducting, thin metal coats and, to form the three-dimensional structure, being provided with humplike depressions and/or elevations which are distributed over its surface and in whose region the distance between the plastics threads is increased, wherein at least the outer metal coat of the plastics threads consists of a valve metal. Also described are electrodes comprising such a support and a process for producing the articles mentioned.

Abstract: The invention provides long life alkaline storage batteries free from short-circuiting using plates having a punching metal as a substrate. In the alkaline storage batteries of the present invention, at least one of the positive plate and the negative plate comprises a punching metal as a substrate, the size thereof is different from that of another plate, and the plates are arranged so that the cut side of the plate having the punching metal substrate at which the substrate is cut through the punched portions does not overlap the side of the adjacent plate of opposite polarity. The plates having such a construction prevents needle-shaped projections produced by cutting the substrate through the punched portions from causing the short-circuiting with the adjacent plate of opposite polarity.

Abstract: A storage battery having various cell constructions to increase the surface-to-weight ratio of active material exposed to electrolyte ions, to reduce internal resistance, and to extend the life of the battery is provided. One configuration for the battery cell utilizes pleated positive and negative plates which are monolithically coupled to respective electrodes. Another configuration for the battery cell utilizes a single positive plate and a single negative plate which are interrelated in, for example, a serpentine configuration.

Abstract: Improved lead acid storage cell grid for a storage battery which includes a tab extending upwardly and at right angles from a slotted cell grid. A plurality of like polarity positive or negative interleaved battery grids in a cell are joined into combined tab buses which are then joined to adjacent battery cells to form an internal series connection of the battery cells, thus eliminating the requirement for a top bar current collector and intercell connector.

Abstract: An electrode for primary or secondary electric cells comprises a support and an active material, the support being an electrically conductive network material which extends skeletally throughout the active material.

Abstract: Discloses a cast grid for supporting active mass in a lead-acid battery and gathering current from the active mass, the grid being characterized by a quasi-radial design adapted to provide efficient battery operation.

Abstract: A grid base plate and its method of manufacture comprising intermittently conveying a thin elongated metallic sheet longitudinally in one direction through successive first, second and third stations, the sheet being stopped in each of the stations between successive conveying steps. In the first station, the sheet is bent to form a peripheral upwardly projecting portion in a frame region surrounding an inner grid region. In the second station, a plurality of openings are punched in the grid region and in the third station, the sheet is punched along an outer peripheral edge surface to separate the base plate from the sheet. The upwardly projecting portion forms a space with the grid region which is filled with an active material of a thickness determined by the height of the upwardly projecting portion. The upwardly projecting portion has an outer bend region with an end surface constituting a peripheral edge of the frame which faces laterally outwards and is disposed vertically.

Abstract: Lightweight grids for lead-sulfuric acid type storage batteries are characterized by their laminated reticulated open meshed portions for retaining chemically active, lead-based paste materials. The laminated portions comprise a support layer of a rigid or semi-rigid plastic, an electrically conductive lead foil layer coextensive with the plastic layer, and a sulfuric acid resistant adhesive bonding layer between the plastic support and foil layers. In a preferred embodiment, the grid wires and nodes are twisted relative to the principal plane of the grid so that the lead foil layer is oriented to face the grid header portion and act as a ledge for retaining a desired battery paste. Such laminated grids may be rapidly and inexpensively formed by expanded metal processes of the type used to make battery grids made entirely of lead.

Abstract: A grid for a lead-acid battery is disclosed having a network of integrally interconnected strands of lead in which a portion of the strands are offset and project from one face of the grid while a second portion of the strands project and are offset to the other opposed face of the grid, to form upstanding projections and alternating depressions. The grids are useful as current collector substrates in Faure plates.