WO2001089008A1 - Etiquette indiquant une premiere utilisation - Google Patents

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WO2001089008A1
WO2001089008A1 PCT/US2001/012111 US0112111W WO0189008A1 WO 2001089008 A1 WO2001089008 A1 WO 2001089008A1 US 0112111 W US0112111 W US 0112111W WO 0189008 A1 WO0189008 A1 WO 0189008A1
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Daniel P. Segall
Richard Holoubek
John R. Pennace
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Flexcon Company, Inc.
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
    • H01M10/00—Secondary cells; Manufacture thereof
    • H01M10/42—Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
    • H01M10/48—Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
    • H01M10/488—Cells or batteries combined with indicating means for external visualization of the condition, e.g. by change of colour or of light density
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01R—MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES
    • G01R19/00—Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof
    • G01R19/145—Indicating the presence of current or voltage
    • G01R19/15—Indicating the presence of current
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/02—Forms or constructions
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
    • H01M50/00—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells
    • H01M50/50—Current conducting connections for cells or batteries
    • H01M50/572—Means for preventing undesired use or discharge
    • H01M50/598—Guarantee labels
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
    • H01M6/00—Primary cells; Manufacture thereof
    • H01M6/50—Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance, e.g. for maintaining operating temperature
    • H01M6/5088—Initial activation; predischarge; Stabilisation of initial voltage
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
    • H01M2200/00—Safety devices for primary or secondary batteries
    • H01M2200/10—Temperature sensitive devices
    • H01M2200/103—Fuse
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E60/00—Enabling technologies; Technologies with a potential or indirect contribution to GHG emissions mitigation
    • Y02E60/10—Energy storage using batteries

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  • This invention relates generally to electrical devices such as storage batteries, switches, plugs and the like having mutually spaced terminals or contacts through which electric current is caused to flow during usage, and is concerned in particular with a pressure sensitive label which may be applied to such devices to provide a visually discernable indication of initial device usage.
  • the present invention addresses this problem by providing a pressure sensitive indicator label which may be readily and conveniently applied between the mutually spaced contacts of such devices.
  • the label includes an electrically conductive strip positioned to serve as a temporary shunt between the spaced contacts of the device when it is initially placed in service, i.e., when electric current is caused to flow through the contacts.
  • Shunted current flow through the conductive strip is only momentary, resulting in its permanent disruption and visual alteration, thereby providing a reliable indication of initial usage, and thus rendering it impossible to thereafter market the device as "new'.
  • Figure 1 is a side view of a conventional electric storage battery of the type employed in automobiles, trucks, tractors, and the like, with an indicator label in accordance with the present invention applied thereto;
  • Figure 2 is a top plan view of the storage battery shown in Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a top plan view on an enlarged scale of the indicator label depicted in Figures 1 and 2 prior to its application to the battery;
  • Figure 4 is a longitudinal sectional view taken along line 4-4 of Figure 3;
  • Figures 5A and 5B are cross sectional views taken respectively along lines 5A- 5A and 5B-5B of Figure 3;
  • Figure 6 is a foreshortened enlarged sectional view taken along line 6-6 of Figure 2;
  • Figure 7 is an enlarged top plan view of the label applied to a battery and showing the condition of the label following initial battery usage;
  • Figure 7 A is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 7A-7A of Figure 7;
  • Figure 8 is a view in side elevation of a conventional electrical plug with a label in accordance with the present invention applied between its prongs;
  • Figure 9 is an enlarged view of the circled portion of Figure 8; and Figure 10 is a perspective view of a conventional electrical switch with a label according to the present invention applied between its contacts.
  • a conventional automotive storage battery is shown at 10 with upstanding terminals or contacts 12 positioned to accept conventional cable clamps (not shown).
  • a label 14 in accordance with the present 5 invention is secured to the battery between the terminals 12.
  • the label 14 includes an electrically conductive strip 16 applied to the upper surface of a carrier film 18 by means of an adhesive layer 20.
  • a second layer of adhesive 22 is applied to the lower surface of the carrier film 18, and a transparent overlaminated film
  • the adhesive 22 is preferably pressure sensitive and dielectric, and may be selected from any one of the group consisting of acrylics, urethane, pressure sensitive adhesives, silicones, rubber-based and other like tackified elastomers, etc.
  • a removable protective liner 28 covers the adhesive 22 prior to
  • the strip 16 defines an electrically conductive path, the electrical resistance of which is elevated at a narrowed mid portion 16a of the strip.
  • the strip 16 and the underlying carrier film 18 have contrasting colors.
  • the label is configured such that the opposite ends 16b of the strip and underlying segments of the carrier film
  • the films 18 and 24 are polymeric, dielectric, and may be selected from any one of the group consisting of polyesters such as polyethylene terepthalate, rigid, hard and flexible poly vinyl chlorides, polyolefins such as polyethylene and polypropylene, polyimides, etc.
  • polyesters such as polyethylene terepthalate, rigid, hard and flexible poly vinyl chlorides, polyolefins such as polyethylene and polypropylene, polyimides, etc.
  • polyolefins such as polyethylene and polypropylene
  • polyimides polyimides
  • the material of the strip 16 may be selected from any one of the group consisting of aluminum, copper, nickel, tin, lead, gold, silver, etc., and other conductive materials such as intrinsically conductive polymers, or polymeric materials with conductive particles dispersed therein, etc., with aluminum foil having a thickness between about 4 to 25 microns being preferable. Both the overlaminated film
  • the overlaminated film 24 may either be inherently printable, or it may be surface treated to accept the printing of suitable graphics.
  • the protective liner 28 has been removed to expose the underlying adhesive 22, and as shown in Figure 2, 6 and 7 the label may be adhered to the top surface of the battery at a location extending between the battery terminals 12.
  • the exposed end segments 16b of the conductive strip 16 extend upwardly along and are 5 adhered to the sides of the battery terminals 12. Current flow between the terminals through the strip 16 is prevented by virtue of the fact that the strip end segments 16b are insulated from their respective terminals by the dielectric film 18 and adhesive layer 22 interposed therebetween.
  • the conductive strip thus remains intact, providing visible confirmation through the transparent overlaminated film 24 and adhesive layer
  • initial battery usage will typically involve applying the conductive clamps 30 of battery leads to the battery terminals 12. When thus applied, each clamp will establish a conductive path between its respective battery terminal and the strip end segment 16b adhered thereto.
  • strip 16 is lower than that of the circuit to which the battery is being connected. This will result in an immediate surge of electrical current through the temporary shunt provided by the strip 16. Current flow through the strip will in turn produce an immediate rupture as at 31 at the narrowed high resistance segment 16a, typically by metal vaporization. This will permanently disrupt the conductive path of the strip, with
  • the strip disruption being visible through the transparent overlaminated film 24 and adhesive layer 26.
  • the contrasting colors of the strip 16 and carrier film 18 enhance the visual impact of the current induced strip disruption, providing clear and permanent evidence that the battery has undergone initial usage.
  • labels of the above described type may be employed as first use indicators on electrical devices other that storage batteries.
  • a label 114 of the type previously described may be configured for application between the conductive prongs 32 of a conventional electrical plug 34.
  • the label is folded over as at 36 to place end segments 116b of the conductive strip 116 in
  • FIG. 10 illustrates a conventional switch 38 having spaced contacts 40 bridged by a label 214 of the type previously described.
  • a surge of current through the conductive strip 216 will produce a visually discernable disruption of the strip.

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Abstract

Etiquette conçue pour être utilisée avec un dispositif possédant des contacts présentant un espacement réciproque, à travers lequel on provoque la circulation d'un courant électrique pendant la mise en service. Cette étiquette sert à indiquer visuellement en permanence que ce passage de courant a déjà eu lieu. Elle est composée d'une bande définissant un trajet conducteur d'électricité et fixée au dispositif au niveau d'un emplacement produisant une dérivation temporaire entre ces contacts lors de la première mise en service. Cette bande réagit à un passage de courant électrique par rupture immédiate et permanente de son trajet conducteur d'électricité, ce qui est visible à l'oeil nu.
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FR2872634A1 (fr) * 2004-06-30 2006-01-06 Valeo Equip Electr Moteur Dispositif indicateur de l'usure d'une batterie
CN113947992A (zh) * 2021-10-15 2022-01-18 广东电网有限责任公司 一种低压线路的信息辨识环

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WO1999008360A1 (fr) * 1997-08-06 1999-02-18 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Mise en memoire du moment de la premiere mise en service d'une batterie de secours et/ou indication de la fin de la duree de vie d'une batterie de secours
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GB2120003A (en) * 1982-04-30 1983-11-23 Robin Bransbury Improvements in battery-powered equipment
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JPH04223062A (ja) * 1990-12-25 1992-08-12 Fuji Elelctrochem Co Ltd 充電式電池、及びその充電器
US5737114A (en) * 1991-01-31 1998-04-07 Eveready Battery Company, Inc. Label having an incorporated electrochromic state-of-charge indicator for an electrochemical cell
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GB2336214A (en) * 1998-01-16 1999-10-13 David William Taylor Preventionof multiple use of limited use devices
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FR2872634A1 (fr) * 2004-06-30 2006-01-06 Valeo Equip Electr Moteur Dispositif indicateur de l'usure d'une batterie
CN113947992A (zh) * 2021-10-15 2022-01-18 广东电网有限责任公司 一种低压线路的信息辨识环
CN113947992B (zh) * 2021-10-15 2023-07-04 广东电网有限责任公司 一种低压线路的信息辨识环

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