Maschine und Verfahren zur Herstellung von Schweissverbindungen mit einem Plattenblock in einem Akkumulator

摘要

Apparatus for testing an intercell weld between adjacent battery cell element assemblies includes a plurality of pairs of test fingers engageable with battery cell element assemblies disposed on opposite sides of battery partition walls. When so engaged, the test fingers are operable to exert a load, both mechanical in tension and electrical, to determine the presence of defective welds. An automatic reject arrangement is associated with the testing mechanism. The reject arrangement is controlled by the testing mechanism and passes acceptably welded batteries while automatically moving those with defective welds to a reject conveyor line.