Abstract: An improved apparatus for cutting strip material is disclosed in which a strip (16) such as flattened plastic tubing is intermittently fed across a cutting edge (64, 66) mounted on a rotatable platform (34). A cutting element (84098) is moved back and forth along the cutting edge to sever the strip into segments having a leading edge at one angle to the axis o- the strip and a trailing edge at another angle.

Abstract: A tester of electrochemical storage cells includes a pair of arms arranged for pivoting as jaws, each arm terminating in one member in each of two pairs of Kelvin contacts. A stationary member between the arms terminates in the second members of the pairs of Kelvin contacts. In response to the activation of an electrical circuit by a switch sensitive to the presence of the cell, the jaws are urged together to grip the terminals of the cell while maintaining a precise alignment of the Kelvin contacts. Thereby a test circuit is connected to the cell.

Abstract: A system for the formation of the electrodes of an electrolytic cell, such as a lead acid cell, is built of cabinets housing panels, each of which supports an array of the cells. The cells are connected to a source of electric power for charging and discharging the cells during the formation operation. The connection of the cells to the power source is accomplished by strip conductors located behind apertures in the panels wherein the cells are placed and through which access to the conductors is provided for the cell terminals. Edges of the conductors are offset relative to the apertures, corresponding to an asymmetry in the location of the terminals of a cell, to provide a keying of the connection. The cells are securely grasped by friction forces exerted on the terminals by resilient edges of the conductors.

Abstract: Apparatus for inserting a core member for an electrochemical cell into an open-ended cell casing, including: casing support means; a collet assembly comprised of annular segments movable relative to each other so as to fix the dimension of the perimeter of an interior guiding surface, the guiding surface preferably being radially inwardly tapered; and means for advancing the core member through the collet assembly and into the casing. The apparatus also comprises means for controlling the position of the annular segments of the collet assembly selectively to increase or decrease the perimeter of the guiding surface.