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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 1980
Filed:
Mar. 01, 1978
John J Strickland, Alachua, FL (US);
General Electric Company, Gainesville, FL (US);
Abstract
Apparatus for rapidly testing rechargeable electrochemical cells following assembly which enables the testing of cells to be carried out in a substantially uncharged condition, such apparatus including an automatically actuated probe for applying to and receiving electrical signals at the terminals of the cells as they progress on the assembly line. When extended, a central electrode on the probe engages the central cell terminal and a pair of self-aligning resiliently biased pivotal arms positively engages the rim of the cell casing, which constitutes the other cell electrode, thus establishing reliable electrical contact even in the presence of residue or other manufacturing debris on the cell.