Abstract: Electrode plate assemblies forming independent elements for electromotive force each contained in a partition member are series-connected and accommodated in a battery case. Each element is constructed as a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery cell and has an electromotive force of predetermined voltage, and so the battery connected in series has an output voltage and can be applied to general-purpose uses.

Abstract: In a portable power source system comprising a battery pack for accommodating at least one secondary battery and a mounting part for mounting the battery pack, the mounting part is disposed in power using equipment, the battery pack comprises a charge circuit having a charge terminal and a discharge circuit having a discharge terminal, the charge circuit comprises a control circuit for controlling a voltage and a current during charging, the mounting part comprises a protruding external terminal for connecting with the discharge terminal, the battery pack comprises an inserting part for inserting the external terminal, the discharge terminal is disposed in a concealed position inside the inserting part, the battery pack is movable from an initial position to a fixing position while the external terminal has been inserted in the inserting part, and connection between the external terminal and the discharge terminal is achieved at the fixing position.

Abstract: A lithium ion secondary battery is so designed as to facilitate the insertion of the top insulator plate and to secure the fixation of the electrode group. This structure can reduce the probability of the electrode group moving around in the battery case to be damaged when the battery is dropped or shocked, thereby maintaining high safety standards even when a high pressure is applied from outside the battery. In a lithium ion secondary battery provided with a safety valve and composed of an electrode group which consists of a band-shaped positive electrode plate and a band-shaped negative electrode plate wound together with a separator disposed therebetween and which is housed in a cylindrical metal battery case with a bottom, together with a top insulator plate, the top insulator plate is designed to be elastic and is provided in its center with a through hole into which a center core member is press-fitted.

Abstract: Electrode plate assemblies (41a, 41b, 41c) forming independent elements for electromotive force each contained in a partition member (46) are series-connected and accommodated in a battery case (45). Each element is constructed as a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery cell and has an electromotive force of 1.2V, and so the battery connected in series has an output voltage of 3.6V and can be applied to general purpose uses.

Abstract: The open end of a battery case (1) that houses an electrode assembly (14) is sealed with a sealing plate (3), the top of the sealing plate (3) is closed off with an insulating plate (11), and inside a concave section formed in the sealing plate (3), a positive electrode lead (12) that extends from a positive electrode plate of the electrode assembly (14) is connected in series to a thermal fuse (8) and a PTC element (9) and then to a positive electrode terminal (+). A two fold safety function is provided so that in the case of an external short-circuit across the positive and negative electrodes, excessive current is regulated by a rapid increase in the resistance of the PTC element (9) accompanying the temperature increase, whereas if a temperature increase occurs that cannot be regulated in this manner, the thermal fuse (8) fuses, breaking the circuit.

Abstract: In a portable power source system comprising a battery pack for accommodating at least one secondary battery and a mounting part for mounting the battery pack, the mounting part is disposed in power using equipment, the battery pack comprises a charge circuit having a charge terminal and a discharge circuit having a discharge terminal, the charge circuit comprises a control circuit for controlling a voltage and a current during charging, the mounting part comprises a protruding external terminal for connecting with the discharge terminal, the battery pack comprises an inserting part for inserting the external terminal, the discharge terminal is disposed in a concealed position inside the inserting part, the battery pack is movable from an initial position to a fixing position while the external terminal has been inserted in the inserting part, and connection between the external terminal and the discharge terminal is achieved at the fixing position.

Abstract: A lithium ion secondary battery is so designed as to facilitate the insertion of the top insulator plate and to secure the fixation of the electrode group. This structure can reduce the probability of the electrode group moving around in the battery case to be damaged when the battery is dropped or shocked, thereby maintaining high safety standards even when a high pressure is applied from outside the battery. In a lithium ion secondary battery provided with a safety valve and composed of an electrode group which consists of a band-shaped positive electrode plate and a band-shaped negative electrode plate wound together with a separator disposed therebetween and which is housed in a cylindrical metal battery case with a bottom, together with a top insulator plate, the top insulator plate is designed to be elastic and is provided in its center with a through hole into which a center core member is press-fitted.