Electrical insulator for electrochemical cell

摘要

An insulation portion for an electrochemical cell having a plurality of slots into which bent electrode tabs are slid through during an assembly process of an electrochemical cell. A latch is disposed adjacent the slots and is movable from a resting position to a biased position to engage the electrode tabs. Attachment of the insulation portion to the electrochemical cell and bending of the electrode tabs can be robotically performed, such that controllers of an attachment device and bending device are in communication with each other.

主权项

1. An insulator for engaging a plurality of electrode tabs of an electrochemical cell, the insulator comprising:
a plurality of fingers, including a first finger and a second finger; a slot that separates the first finger from the second finger, the slot including a closed end and an open end; a peripheral edge extending in an arc shape; a latch disposed adjacent the open end of the slot, wherein the latch is movable from a resting position to a biased position: and, a living hinge extended from the peripheral edge to an inner peripheral portion of the insulator to allow the insulator to bend along the living hinge.