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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 09, 2008
Duane D. Kruger, Westfield, IN (US);
Robert C. Beer, Noblesville, IN (US);
Duane D. Kruger, Westfield, IN (US);
Robert C. Beer, Noblesville, IN (US);
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A pressure connection apparatus includes a conductive spring member having first and second end portions that are curved, and first and second retaining members having curved pockets that are oppositely oriented for receiving the first and second curved ends of the conductive spring member. An aluminum foil terminal of one battery is sandwiched between the conductive spring and the pocket of the first retaining member, while a copper foil terminal of another battery is sandwiched between the conductive spring and the pocket of the second retaining member. The spring member is clad with aluminum on one side and copper on the other, and the end portions are oppositely curved so that the aluminum-clad side contacts the aluminum foil terminal within the pocket of the first retaining member, and the copper-clad side contacts the copper foil terminal within the pocket of the second retaining member.