Product
Description
Innergy Power ThinLine sealed lead cells and batteries represent
a unique approach in battery design, one that reduces the weight
and volume of the passive cell components, resulting in improved
specific energy (by weight) and energy density (by volume). In addition,
the planar ThinLine design overcomes the geometric incongruity of
packaging round cells into rectangular cases resulting in a 10-25%
increase in volumetric efficiency.
Patented
Technology The thin planar design is accomplished through two
patented components of the technology.
First,
a patented pin and socket case design provides internal reinforcement
which is welded through the plates and allows the use of lightweight,
thin-wall ABS plastic containers.
Second,
the use of lightweight, thin foil current collectors, which are
embossed to increase surface contact area, further reduces the weight
and volume of the cell. Because the lead used in the current collector
is consolidated in a thin foil and is work-hardened to refine its
grain structure, its rate of anodic corrosion (oxidation) is reduced
over conventional grid-plate designs. This reduces the mass of lead
required in the current collector to achieve desired service life.
Features
and Benefits
An ever-increasing number of OEMs have incorporated an Innergy ThinLine
power solution into their application due to a strong set of desired
features and benefits.
>Thin
Planar Form Factor provides unprecedented flexibility in battery
pack configuration and optimizes space utilization.
High Value (performance vs. price) provides the best combination
of battery characteristics at low cost.
High Energy Density reduces the weight and volume required
for a given energy equivalent.
Simple Charging Requirement minimizes the complexity and cost
of designing charge control circuitry using modern microchip technology.
Proven Safety Record of the mature sealed lead electrochemistry
provides high reliability without complex protection measures.
Sloping Discharge Profile makes fuel gauging as simple as measuring
cell voltage either on open circuit or under load in the application.
Existing Recycling Infrastructure for conventional lead batteries
enjoys the highest recycling rate of any commercial product (98+%).
Long Cycle Life depends on depth of discharge and parameters
of recharge.
The Chemistry allows for frequent opportunity charging without
developing memory effects.
Long Float Life of sealed lead electrochemistry resists the
effects of overcharging in continuous float charge, standby applications.
Overdischarge Recovery provides high charge acceptance and
com-plete capacity recovery after inadvertent total discharge.
Low Self-Discharge Rate provides long shelf life during storage
(up to a year at room temperature).
Zero Memory Effect eliminates concerns over managing state
of charge.
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