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The plates of each polarity of an alkaline battery are connected by a sheet metal connector which passes through a slot in the bottom of a well formed in the battery lid, and which is supported by means of a pair of ears projecting from the connector which rest on the lid. Each connector is secured

The plates of each polarity of an alkaline battery are connected by a sheet metal connector which passes through a slot in the bottom of a well formed in the battery lid, and which is supported by means of a pair of ears projecting from the connector which rest on the lid. Each connector is secured against vertical movement by abutment of the ears against the upper surface of the lid and by abutment of a respective plate strap to which each connector is welded against the lower surface of the lid. Horizontal movement in one plane is prevented by the provision of a shoulder on the lid on each side of each ear, and in the other plane by abutment of the connector, or the ears, against the edge of the well or a further shoulder respectively. The slots are sealed by means of a sealant which fills the wells. Upstanding ribs are provided on the upper surface of the lid so as to increase the length of the leakage path between neighboring cells.

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An electric storage battery of alkaline electrolyte type, comprising: a case accommodating at least one cell, said cell including plates of each polarity; a lid covering said case and including at least one elongated slot and a respective supporting surface at each end of said slot; at least one pai

An electric storage battery of alkaline electrolyte type, comprising: a case accommodating at least one cell, said cell including plates of each polarity; a lid covering said case and including at least one elongated slot and a respective supporting surface at each end of said slot; at least one pair of plate straps, each plate strap respectively interconnecting said plates of each polarity; and at least one pair of metal strip connectors, each connector extending above said lid for respective external connection to the plates of each polarity and extending downwardly through said elongated slot, the lower end of each said connector being secured to the associated plate strap and including an ear projecting respectively from its opposite edges and resting on said supporting surfaces to support the weight of said electrode plates within said case.