CPC H01M 50/105 (2021.01) [H01M 50/536 (2021.01); H01M 50/553 (2021.01); H01M 50/562 (2021.01); H01M 50/593 (2021.01)] | 8 Claims |
1. A method for manufacturing a battery cell, the method comprising:
placing a pin within an annular channel, the annular channel comprising an outer ring and an inner sidewall;
forming an insulator between the pin and inner sidewall of the annular channel using glass, wherein the pin extends through the insulator;
sliding the annular channel within an opening disposed on a terraced portion of an enclosure, the terraced portion having a reduced thickness with respect to a thickness of another portion of the enclosure, the enclosure configured to enclose a set of layers, the set of layers comprising a cathode layer, an anode layer, and a separator layer disposed between the cathode layer and the anode layer;
welding the outer ring of the annular channel to the enclosure along a periphery of the opening to create a hermetic seal;
welding a cathode tab extending from the cathode layer to the pin;
welding an anode tab extending from the anode layer to the enclosure;
hermetically sealing the set of layers within the enclosure; and
filling the enclosure with electrolyte.
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