Abstract: A can-type secondary battery is adapted to induce a short circuit between metal within the secondary battery when the secondary battery deforms due to an external impact in order to reduce heat generation and improve the safety of the secondary battery.

Abstract: A rechargeable flashlight is also provided. The flashlight includes a housing having a battery compartment and a light source adjacent a first end of the housing. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides power for the flashlight. A controller circuit serially connected with the battery is operable to control the flow of electricity to and from the battery. Specifically, the controller circuit is operable to disconnect the lithium-ion battery cell from the light source in response to the charge in the lithium-ion battery depleting below a pre-determined lower threshold. The control circuit is further operable to disconnect the lithium-ion battery cell from electrical connection with the first charging contact when the lithium-ion battery is connected with a battery charger and the charge in the lithium-ion battery reaches a pre-determined upper threshold.

Abstract: An electrochemical device has one or more electrodes in electrical communication with a tab assembly. The tab assembly includes an ultrasonic weld bonding one or more weld materials to a tab extending from the one or more electrodes.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery and a method of forming the rechargeable battery. An electrode assembly includes a first electrode and a second electrode, and a separator disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode to prevent a short circuit between the first electrode and the second electrode. A first electrode tap is formed on an end portion of the first electrode and a second electrode tap is formed on an end portion of a second electrode, each end portion being absent active materials. A can is adapted to receive the electrode assembly and have the electrode assembly welded to an inner side of the can. A cap assembly surrounded by a gasket insulates the cap assembly and seals an opening of the can.

Abstract: A battery pack (10) includes a housing (11), a group of cells (12), a board (13), a plurality of second terminals (14), and a cover (15). An opening (16c) is formed in the housing (11). The board (13) has a terminal arranging part (13A). A plurality of the second terminals (14) are arranged on the terminal arranging part (13A) of the board (13). The cover (15) has a plate-like shape, and covers an area of the board (13) which is positioned between the terminal arranging part (13A) and the opening (16c).

Abstract: A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, an electrically conducting metallic can, adapted to accommodate the electrode assembly, and having a side opening, a cap assembly including a cap plate and an electrode port, the cap plate being coupled to the side opening of the can and having at least one aperture in a side portion thereof, the electrode port being coupled to the cap plate and being connected to one of at least two electrode tabs that extend from the electrode assembly, and a lead plate, pressed into the at least one aperture of the cap plate, and connected to a safety device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rechargeable battery including: a bare cell composed of an electrode assembly including a negative electrode, a separator and a positive electrode, a container for housing the electrode assembly and an electrolyte, and a cap assembly for closing an opening of the container; and a safety device electrically coupled to an outer surface of the bare cell, wherein the safety device is coupled to the bare cell by being incorporated into a battery component part, and each of bonding surfaces of the bare cell and the battery component to be bonded to each other has a bonding parts capable of forming a mechanical bonding between the bare cell and the battery component. The rechargeable battery permits a safety device such as a protective circuit board and a bimetal device to be coupled to a bare cell in a stable and simple manner.

Abstract: Packing according to the invention includes a cylinder portion which extends in a direction of an axis, and in which a diameter of a portion in one end side is increased when the packing is fitted to an object. The cylinder portion includes a fold portion which has a tortuous periphery in a cross section orthogonal to the direction of the axis.

Abstract: An HVAC controller includes a controller housing having an aperture and a battery tray removably disposed within the aperture. The battery tray can include an outer wall and a beam element fixed relative to the outer wall and extending away from the outer wall. The beam element can have a free end and an end element disposed on or adjacent to the free end.

Abstract: A secondary battery includes an electrode unit having a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, a separator interposed therebetween, and first and second electrode tabs respectively extending from the first and second electrode plates, a can adapted to accommodate the electrode unit and an electrolytic solution, and a cap plate adapted to seal the can and having an electrolytic solution inlet, wherein the electrolytic solution inlet has an area on one surface of the cap plate different from that on another surface of the cap plate.

Abstract: A lithium secondary battery includes a can made of a conductive metal. The can houses an electrode unit having positive and negative electrode plates with a separator interposed therebetween with an electrolytic solution. An upper opening of the can is sealed by a cap assembly. A bottom plate is welded to an outer bottom surface of the can, and a lead plate having a first end welded to the outer bottom surface of the can and a second end connected to a safety device so that the can is electrically connected to the safety device.

Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of unit batteries, each unit battery having a terminal having a terminal contact portion. A electrically conductive adaptor connects the terminals of adjacent unit batteries, the electrically conductive adaptor having an adaptor contact surface. The terminal contact portion has a contact portion contact surface coupled to the adaptor contact surface. The contact portion contact surface and the adaptor contact surface are parallel to a longitudinal axis of the terminal.

Abstract: A connection (1) is provided between a conductive substrate, in the form of a planar aluminium terminal (2), and a laminate (3). The laminate has a first plastics layer, in the form of a polymer layer (4), that is secured to terminal (2) and a conductive aluminium layer (5) disposed outwardly from and adjacent to layer (4). The layers (4, 5) terminate at a common circular edge (6) that defines an opening (7) that overlies terminal (2). The connection (1) includes an insulator in the form of a grommet (8) that extends over edge (6) for electrically insulating layer (5) from terminal (2).

Abstract: Heat generation is an important concern of electrochemical cell design. The invention is directed toward a cell design that efficiently and responsively dissipates heat by transfer from the cell to the casing through multiple parallel connections. This invention relates to battery designs having cell stacks in which both the anode and cathode are of a plate structure and the anode plates are independently connected to the cell casing or connected thereto via a bridge or bus. They may also consist of cell assemblies of wound electrode configurations or plate-serpentine configurations having multiple parallel connections to the cell casing.

Abstract: A lithium secondary cell includes an internal electrode body having a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate wound and laminated around an external peripheral wall of a hollow cylindrical winding core. The inside of the internal electrode body is impregnated with a nonaqueous electrolyte solution. A cylindrical cell case houses the internal electrode body and has open ends sealed with plate member electrode caps. An external terminal member protrudes onto the surface of the electrode caps to lead current to the outside of the cell case, and an internal terminal member connects with the internal electrode body to take current from the internal electrode body. An elastic body and at least two of the plate member, the external terminal member and the internal terminal member are joined together for construction. An assembly of lithium secondary cells is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a battery module including an output breaker that ensures safe and prompt installation of batteries in a system. The battery module includes one or more batteries and a case housing the batteries and having output terminals, each output terminal being connected to a positive or negative electrode of the housed battery, the battery module further including means for turning on and off the connection between the output terminal and the positive or negative electrode of the battery. The means for turning on and off the connection may include a contact subjected to making and breaking operations and a screw for making and breaking the contact, the screw having an insulator at an interface with the contact.

Abstract: An electrical connection structure, and a secondary battery pack using the same are disclosed. The structure comprises an electrical connection member which includes an insulating body for insulating a PCM from a battery cell, and cathode and anode leads mounted on the insulating body in a state of being electrically insulated from each other. One or both of the cathode and anode leads are welded to associated electrode terminals of the battery cell. The cathode and anode leads are connected in a contact state to associated electrode taps of the PCM when engaging the PCM to the battery cell. The connection structure allows only the electrode leads to be welded to the battery cell, and allows the electrode terminals to be connected to the electrode taps through contact without an additional welding operation, thereby remarkably reducing the number of assembling steps, lowering manufacturing costs and preventing malfunction.

Abstract: A pouched lithium secondary battery including a battery unit having a positive electrode plate, a negative electrode plate, and a separator disposed between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate; a positive electrode tab electrically connected with the positive electrode plate; a negative electrode tab electrically connected with the negative electrode plate; a case having a space to accommodate the battery unit, and a sealing edge around the space; and a positive electrode voltage applying unit to apply a positive electrode voltage to both the positive electrode tab and the case.

Abstract: An electric storage battery and method of manufacture thereof. Active material (78) is removed from both sides of the outer end (88) of the negative electrode (70) in a jellyroll (84) to allow room for adhesive tape (96) to secure the jellyroll.

Abstract: A battery arrangement that minimize battery-to-battery and battery-to-device contact resistance by rupturing or removing an insulating contaminant layer on portions of battery terminals that contact each other or that contact contacts in a battery compartment. Generally, standard dry cell and miniature batteries are arranged such that the surface area of the terminals that contact other terminals or device contacts is reduced. A given compression force applied to the serially-aligned batteries in the battery compartment results in a contact pressure sufficient to rupture the insulating contaminant layer at the terminal region that contacts the adjacent terminal or device contact. A relative lateral motion can be imparted between adjacent batteries and/or a battery and device contact to facilitate the removal of the insulating contaminant layer.

Abstract: In a battery having a wound electrode element which is made contact with by means of a pin, a contact connection is fitted on the outer face and is electrically connected to the pin which is arranged in the housing. The connection between the pin and the contact connection can also be tightened mechanically. In consequence, the pin can be used at the same time as the holding element for the wound electrode, which leads to space being saved within the battery housing. Furthermore, the connection which can be tightened mechanically can be produced very easily, is robust and is scarcely susceptible to corrosion. It also allows a seal, which is impermeable to gases, for the battery interior. The battery is particularly suitable for mobile small and miniature appliances which draw a high current, so that their battery must be replaced frequently.

Abstract: A flashlight has a head assembly with a charging member extending laterally to an external charging contact and a barrel slidably housing a battery assembly. A tail assembly having a slidable actuating member is positioned in abutment with the battery assembly. A connection module is positioned in the head assembly, an has a continuous connection means for maintaining a continuous electrical connection between the charging member and the battery, and also intermittent connection mechanism for intermittenly connecting the battery with the lamp.

Abstract: The present invention is a lead outlet structure of a secondary battery in sheet type, which comprises; an internal electrode pair in sheet type which is obtained by stacking alternately sheets of cathode electrode and sheets of anode electrode with separator between them, a flexible envelope form package that contains inside hermetically this internal electrode pair and electrolyte, a pair of internal leads that are respectively connected with separately each of cathode electrode and each of anode electrode of the internal electrode pair inside the envelope form package, a pair of external leads that are provided on the outside of the above-mentioned envelope form package corresponding to each of the above-mentioned internal leads with the above-mentioned envelope form package in between, and a pair of connecting means, one side of which is connected to each of the internal leads inside the above-mentioned envelope form package and the other side is connected to each of the external leads on the outside of t

Abstract: An alkaline cell having a flat housing, preferably of cuboid shape. The cell can have an anode comprising zinc and a cathode comprising MnO2. The housing can have a relatively small overall thickness, typically between about 5 and 10 mm. Cell contents can be supplied through an open end in the housing and an end cap assembly inserted therein to seal the cell. The end cap assembly includes an insulating sealing member having a circumferential skirt which surrounds wide portions of the anode current collector. This provides a barrier between said wide portions of the current collector and the cell housing. The end cap assembly includes a vent mechanism which can activate, when gas pressure within the cell reaches a level typically between about 100 and 300 psig (6.89×105 and 20.69×105 pascal gage). The cathode can be formed of a plurality of stacked slabs having aligned hollow centers forming a central core with anode material placed therein. A separator is between anode and cathode.

Abstract: The present invention provides a conductive connecting structure exhibiting satisfactory connecting performance to connect a conductive connecting tab being mounted on a battery element to a battery case, said conductive connecting table of the battery is connected to inner wall surface of the battery case or to inner surface of the battery housing, said conductive connecting tab with a plurality of bumps for projection welding is positioned face-to-face to inner wall surface of the battery case or to inner surface of the battery housing, and projection welding is performed to connect the tab.

Abstract: Provided are a method for filling an electrolyte solution and a battery structure of a lithium secondary battery comprising an internal electrode body formed by winding a positive electrode, and a negative electrode, with a separator sandwiched therebetween around the outer periphery of a core, and an electrolyte solution to impregnate said internal electrode body; said method being excellent in productivity, and battery performance as well, and being characterized by an easy filling of an electrode solution, with minimization of excessive electrode solution in the battery, by virtue of the provision of an electrolyte solution injection opening in a specific position, through which the electrolyte solution is injected and extracting efficiently by using a nozzle for injection and/or extraction of electrolyte solution.

Abstract: To provide a lithium secondary cell, which is excellent in productivity since a cell structure is simple and easy for assembly. Provided is a lithium secondary cell having: an internal electrode body including a positive electrode plate, a negative electrode plate, the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate being wound and laminated around an external periphery wall of a hollow cylindrical winding core, and inside the internal electrode body a nonaqueous electrolyte solution being impregnated, a cylindrical cell case contained in this internal electrode body 1 with both ends being opened, and two electrode caps sealing the above described internal electrode body 1 at both the open ends of this cell case.

Abstract: A prismatic battery module employs a prismatic battery case having a single space formed by connecting a plurality of prismatic cell cases in series. Collectors are connected to the lead portions on both sides of the electrode plate group, and adjacent collectors of associated electrode plate groups are connected to each other by using an electroconductive adhesive. The electrode plate groups connected in series are disposed in the prismatic battery case. Thereafter, a sealing material is applied to each space between each of the outer peripheries of the adjacent collectors and the wall surface of the prismatic battery case to partition the plurality of cell cases from one another.

Abstract: A battery system for a portable electronic device includes a thin wall can structure for holding cathode and anode material and electrolyte defining a battery cell. Current is limited by a safety component integral with a cap assembly that seals the can structure and provides electrical and mechanical connection with a related battery pack engagement and holding arrangement which maintains the battery pack in an operative position in the electronic device. A finger groove is used to lift the battery pack from its operative position. A weakened wall in the finger groove functions as a safety vent and ruptures to release built-up pressure to prevent the battery pack from exploding.

Abstract: A secondary battery includes an electrode unit having a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, a separator interposed therebetween, and first and second electrode tabs respectively extending from the first and second electrode plates, a can adapted to accommodate the electrode unit and an electrolytic solution, and a cap plate adapted to seal the can and having an electrolytic solution inlet, wherein the electrolytic solution inlet has an area on one surface of the cap plate different from that on another surface of the cap plate.

Abstract: A storage battery includes a housing, a groove portion formed on one end surface of the housing, a pair of electrode terminals formed on one end surface of the groove portion, and an engaging concave portion formed in the vicinity of the other end surface on the upper surface of the housing. A battery housing portion includes a housing concave portion capable of housing the storage battery, a pair of connection terminals formed on one inner wall of the housing concave portion to be connected to the electrode terminals of the storage battery, a convex portion formed in a protruded manner at a position corresponding to the groove portion on the one inner wall, and an engaging protrusion portion formed in a protruded manner at a position corresponding to the engaging concave portion on the other inner wall of the housing concave portion.

Abstract: The instant specification discloses a flat battery constituted by sealing a power generation element with: a case that works as one electrode terminal; a sealing plate that works as the other electrode terminal and has a flat central section projected outward and a flat peripheral section extending substantially parallel to the flat central section; and a gasket that insulates the case from the sealing plate, characterized in that the peripheral section of the sealing plate has an outer circumferential part being bent, or the case has a turned edge provided to make the peripheral section of the sealing plate fitted therein via the gasket and to partly press the gasket. The flat battery of the present invention having improvement in shape of the sealing plate and/or the case is sufficiently thin and exerts the effects of high leakage resistance and excellent mass productivity.

Abstract: A method is disclosed in which the plates 2 of an electrode 1 are connected to a terminal 3 of a storage cell by clamping the plates 2 between the terminal 3 and a holding member such as a ring 6 or a washer 12 and then welding the plates 2 to the terminal 3 by transparent laser welding through the holding member. The plates 2 are preferably bent over a face of the terminal 3 before they are clamped. A tool 14 presses on an area 15 of the washer 12 to clamp the plates 2. The washer 12 and the plates 2 are then transparent laser welded to the terminal 3 along a weld line 16 around the area 15 on which the washer 12 bears. A storage cell that can be obtained by the above method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A film case forming a nonaqueous electrolyte battery of this invention is formed by a packaging film including an engineering plastic layer, at least one metallic layer laminated inside the engineering plastic layer, at least one acid resistant layer laminated inside the metallic layer, and at least one water-proof thermoplastic polymer layer laminated inside the acid resistant layer. The acid resistant layer contains a thermoplastic polymer and at least one a metal compound, selected from the group consisting of magnesium oxide and hydrotalcites, in an amount of about 2 parts by weight to about 25 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell is provided that has a negative terminal cover with a hole therein or a raised portion with notches therein to provide adequate air ingress during the coating of a non-conductive material on the raised portion of the negative terminal. The addition of the hole or notches in the negative terminal cover prevents a vacuum from forming and thereby prevents migration of the non-conductive material toward the center of the negative terminal cover. The process of making an electrochemical cell with a negative terminal cover that has a hole therein or has a raised portion with notches therein is also provided.

Abstract: A protective case for housing electric parts such as a storage battery (2) and a protective circuit (3). For example, the case comprises a body (1A) and a lid (1B). The body (IA) is formed integrally with a first terminal piece (4), which connects a terminal (30) of the protective circuit (3) with an external terminal (41) of the protective case. The lid (1B) is formed integrally with a second terminal piece (21), which connects the terminal (30) of the protective case (3) with an external terminal (42) of the protective case.

Abstract: A protection device and a method of protecting an electrical component. The protection device has a protective housing and a terminal cap. The protective housing has a base with a contact hole therethrough for receiving an electrical terminal pin, and has a projecting shoulder extending from the base to a first distance from the base. The protective housing also has a retaining clip extending from the base to a second distance from the base, the second distance being greater than the first distance. The terminal cap has a first side and a second side, and in use, at least part of the first side of the terminal cap contacts the projecting shoulder and at least part of the second side of the terminal cap contacts the retaining clip. A method according to the present invention includes steps for determining the temperature to which the protective housing was exposed.

Abstract: A sealed cell has: a cell outer can 60 having a hollow body with a bottom and an opening; a spirally-wound electrode body 40 accommodated in the above-mentioned cell outer can 60, including a positive electrode plate 20 and a negative electrode plate 30 wound with a separator 41; a sealing lid 50 having a sealing plate 51 sealed to the above-mentioned opening of the cell outer can 60 and an insulating member on a bottom of the above-mentioned sealing plate 51; and a positive electrode current collector tab 24 derived from a portion of an exposed core body of the positive electrode plate 20 on an outermost periphery of the above-mentioned spirally-wound electrode body 40; wherein the positive electrode current collector tab 24, the cell outer can 60 and the sealing plate 51 are welded with a tip of the above-mentioned positive electrode current collector tab 24 being held between the above-mentioned sealing plate 51 and an open rim of the above-mentioned cell outer can 60; a spacer 56 composing the above-menti

Abstract: A method of sealing an end of a battery container is disclosed. The method includes: (a) providing a plurality of supports in a wall of the container toward the end of the container; (b) scoring the wall of the container at a position between the end of the container and the supports; (c) inserting a top assembly into the container such that the top assembly contacts the supports; and (d) folding an edge of the container over the top assembly.

Abstract: A cylindrical high-capacity sealed storage cell having a terminal at one end which is made of aluminum, wherein: the one end includes an aluminum cover adapted to be brought into contact with an external electrical connecting part by a clamping structure which is at least in part under the cover and co-operates with an external assembly mechanism, the clamping structure being made from a material selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, nickel-plated steel, copper, and brass; and the cover of the cell is sealed by a metal sealing cap under the cover.

Abstract: A lithium secondary battery encased in a pouch and having a simplified and cheap safety device. In the lithium secondary battery, an aluminum terminal is bent and extends to the rear surface of the pouch, and around the front and bottom surfaces. The terminal is positioned at the original location of the aluminum terminal as a positive electrode. The extended terminal has a narrower region in the central portion and is fixed to the pouch using a tape. The narrower portion ruptures if the pouch swells due to increasing internal pressure.

Abstract: An expandable, flexible connection between a battery cell case cover and a terminal is provided which compensates for expansions of plates or grids of one polarity connected to that terminal. The expandable design encompasses a flexible battery case which facilitates movement of the battery terminal without compromising the scal between the case and the terminal. Preferably, a tubular thermoplastic sleeve is formed integrally with the case cover and extends into an opening between the cover and a terminal bushing which supports battery plates of one polarity. An annular flexible thermoplastic connector connects the sleeve to the case or to the bushing, with the connector being thinner than the case cover to afford more flexibility than the case cover.

Abstract: A connector assembly connects a plurality of battery cells in a serial/parallel arrangement. Each battery cell includes a cover and a canister having a side and a bottom. Each battery cell is constructed such that a segment of the side of the canister forms a top crimped portion that retains the cover and is electrically isolated from the cover. The connector assembly includes a conductive weld cup. The conductive weld cup includes a bordered portion and recessed portion. The bordered portion includes a first side wall and a ledge that is substantially planar. The recessed portion is recessed within the ledge. The recessed portion includes a recessed portion and a floor that is substantially planar. The first side wall includes an integrated tab projecting from it. An inner surface of the bordered portion engages an outer surface of the side and the bottom of the canister of an upper adjacent battery cell. An outer surface of the floor engages a cover of a lower adjacent battery cell.

Abstract: A battery is delineated comprising, in combination, a battery cover having a Cast on Strap (COS) post extending into an aperture located in a top surface of the battery cover; and a battery terminal bushing, integrally coupled to the battery cover, having a first portion fitting about and coupled to the COS post, and having a second portion extending away from the first portion approximately orthogonally. The second portion of the battery terminal bushing extends through the battery cover and is accessible via an aperture located on a side surface of the battery cover, thereby providing frontal access to battery termination.

Abstract: A bussing structure for bussing current within an electrochemical cell. The bussing structure includes a first plate and a second plate, each having a central aperture therein. Current collection tabs, extending from an electrode stack in the electrochemical cell, extend through the central aperture in the first plate, and are then sandwiched between the first plate and second plate. The second plate is then connected to a terminal on the outside of the case of the electrochemical cell. Each of the first and second plates includes a second aperture which is positioned beneath a safety vent in the case of the electrochemical cell to promote turbulent flow of gasses through the vent upon its opening. The second plate also includes protrusions for spacing the bussing structure from the case, as well as plateaus for connecting the bussing structure to the terminal on the case of the electrochemical cell.

Abstract: An end cap assembly for an electrochemical cell, for example an alkaline cell, is disclosed comprising an exposed terminal end cap of single piece construction having a convoluted surface, an electrically insulating member and a metal support disk between the insulating member and the terminal end cap. The end cap assembly is inserted into the open end of the cell housing after the cell contents have been supplied. A portion of the end cap surface is a flat annular step which improves contact between the end cap and the electrically conductive portion of a condition tester for the cell which may be integrated into the cell label. The annular step is advantageously located at about right angle to the cell's longitudinal axis. The surface step is integral with the end cap and preferably located at about the same level as the shoulder of the cell housing at the end of the cell containing the end cap. The end cap assembly as a whole provides a tight seal for the cell.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of forming a pip protrusion at the closed end of a cylindrical casing of an electrochemical cell. The cell is preferably an alkaline cell having an anode comprising zinc, a cathode comprising manganese dioxide, and an alkaline electrolyte. The method of the invention is directed to forming the pip protrusion at the closed end of the casing so that the pip protrusion becomes an integral part of the casing. In an alkaline cell the pip protrusion becomes the cell's positive terminal. The method of the invention involves inserting cathode material into the casing through the open end thereof and then forcing an elongated plunger having a diameter less than the inside diameter of casing into the cathode material while providing means for preventing the cathode material form rising more than a predetermined level with the casing.

Abstract: A portable battery jump start unit of the type having a portable housing containing a battery to which cables carrying battery clamps are permanently connected. The clamps are stored on rectangular posts on the sides of the housing, with flat areas on the jaw ends of the clamps held against the flat sides of the posts to prevent rotation. An end plate on each post prevents the clamps from slipping off. A storage compartment for a battery charger has slots in its bottom panel to receive electrical prongs of the charger body to hold the charger body in place when stored.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel non-aqueous battery comprising a spirally wound electrode assembly comprising a cathode, an anode and a separator which are spirally wound so that the cathode and anode active material layers are arranged opposite to each other through the separator, wherein the battery has a cathode-equipotential metallic segment provided in association with the cathode, wherein the segment has on at least one side thereof a portion free of a cathode active material layer to provide a cathode-equipotential, exposed metallic portion (.alpha.) longitudinally extending over a length of one wind or more of the spirally wound structure, the portion (.alpha.) being positioned opposite to an anode-equipotential, exposed metallic portion (.beta.) which is provided, in association with the anode, over a length of one wind or more of the spirally wound structure.

Abstract: An assembly of an electronic device within a sealed chamber of a flexible container. The electronic device, which may be a printed circuit board, has signal terminals connected to elongated insulated signal conductors. These conductors pass through a laminate construction wall of the container for connection to outside conductors. The signal conductors are electrically isolated from an EMI protection layer which forms part of the laminate construction wall. A grounding device connects a ground conductor of the electronic device to the EMI protection layer. The grounding device comprises a ground element having teeth on one side. A screwthread arrangement extends through the container wall and clamps the ground element onto the wall with the teeth cutting into the EMI protection layer to be in electrical contact therewith. The ground conductor is electrically connected to the screwthread arrangement.