Welding and cover sealing machine apparatus for battery assembly and an improved method of manufacturing storage batteries

摘要

Method and apparatus for manufacturing storage batteries. The method is directed toward manufacture of a storage battery with a single weld between intercell connectors, positive and negative plates and external terminals. The apparatus comprises a frame, holding and positioning components, a lead dispensing assembly and an edge-heater assembly for sealing the battery case. The apparatus and inventive method permit dispensing of molten lead into selective segments of the battery case substantially simultaneously with sealing of the battery case.