Abstract: An electrochemical device having a roll with elongated electrodes each supported in one of two alternating folds of a separator layer, and spirally wound in the roll with the separator layer to define two opposing ends, each of such ends only exposing a different one of the electrodes wound along the roll. The device having a disc shaped housing having upper and lower portions fixable to each other to set the device height. The upper portion provides a first member with a first surface disposed along one end of the roll. A second member with a second surface is disposed along the other end of the roll. Spring elements compressed between the second member and a third member, provided by the housing lower portion, apply pressure to force the second member toward the first member promoting contact of the first and second surfaces with different ones of the exposed electrodes.

Abstract: Electrochemical battery cells with strip-like electrodes and having a pressure contact between a lead from one of the electrodes and a sidewall of the cell container. An electrochemical cell having a spiral wound electrode assembly having an internal lead in direct pressure contact with a lithium foil negative electrode free of a separate current collector and in contact with an inner portion of the cell container, wherein specified contact between the lead and lithium foil provides current flow between the container and foil.

Abstract: Electrochemical battery cells with strip-like electrodes and having a pressure contact between a lead from one of the electrodes and a side wall of the cell container. An electrochemical cell having a spiral wound electrode assembly having an internal lead in direct pressure contact with a lithium foil negative electrode free of a separate current collector and in contact with an inner portion of the cell container, wherein specified contact between the lead and lithium foil provides current flow between the container and foil.

Abstract: Electrochemical battery cells with strip-like electrodes and having a pressure contact between a lead from one of the electrodes and a side wall of the cell container. An electrochemical cell having a spiral wound electrode assembly having an internal lead in direct pressure contact with a lithium foil negative electrode free of a separate current collector and in contact with an inner portion of the cell container, wherein specified contact between the lead and lithium foil provides current flow between the container and foil.