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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 1995
Filed:
Sep. 27, 1993
Edward N Mrotek, Grafton, WI (US);
Dennis L Marshall, New Berlin, WI (US);
David A Thuerk, Brookfield, WI (US);
Wen-Hong Kao, Brown Deer, WI (US);
Globe-Union, Inc., Milwaukee, WI (US);
Abstract
A cast-on strap for use in connecting current collecting lugs in battery systems is disclosed. In the most preferred embodiment, the invention includes a caston strap formed of electrically conductive material, such as lead, having a first elongate portion in electrical contact with a line of spaced apart battery plate lugs. The connector strap includes a second portion lying in a plane which is perpendicular to that of the elongate portion so that the latter is laterally displaced. The preferred cast-on strap also includes an angularly extending portion between the elongate portion and the second portion. Increased current transfer efficiency is achieved using the strap of the present invention.