Lightweight electroconductive solderless internal cell connector for alkaline or alkaline earth metal batteries

摘要

This invention is directed to a lightweight solderless connector for use as an internal cell connector in an alkaline metal or alkaline earth metal battery, wherein the connector includes a core of alkaline metal or alkaline earth metal such as lithium metal in flat foil form, which has been encapsulated inside a layer of insulating plastic film such as polyester or polypropylene, with an adhesive coating therebetween, which is preferably anhydrous adhesive.