battery

Abstract

This invention relates to a battery. The battery includes: a housing having an inner surface defining a chamber in which an electrolyte is disposed; a conductive liner disposed within the chamber, adjacent to the inner surface of the housing, and configured to be in electrical communication with a first battery terminal; a permeable spacer disposed between the electrolyte and the conductive liner; a conductive rod having a first end configured to be in electrical communication with a second battery terminal and a second end configured to contact the electrolyte; an opening disposed within the housing; a sealing member configured to be arranged in at least a sealed position or a non-sealed position, wherein in the sealed position, liquid is restricted from entering the chamber through the opening, and in the non-sealed position, liquid is allowed to enter the chamber through the opening and contact the electrolyte to allow a potential difference to be generated between the first and second battery terminals; and at least one spacer element configured to space the electrolyte and the conductive liner within the chamber, allowing liquid to pass between the electrolyte and the conductive liner.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application with application number 201780022216.X (international application number: PCT / IB2017 / 000048, application date: January 30, 2017, invention title: battery). Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to the field of reusable batteries, and in particular to batteries that are activated by adding a liquid such as water. Background Technology

[0003] Traditional, off-the-shelf AA and AAA batteries tend to degrade in performance over time during storage. This poses a serious problem in situations where battery performance reliability is critical (e.g., in emergencies where batteries are needed to power flashlights, radios, mobile phones, or other potentially life-saving electronic devices).

[0004] To address this problem, a water-activated battery has been developed. In its unactivated state (i.e., before water is mixed with the electrolyte powder mixture inside the battery to activate it), the battery can be stored for a considerable period of time without substantial loss of performance when the battery is subsequently activated by adding water.

[0005] However, it is believed that some existing water-activated batteries are inadequate in terms of their electrolyte storage capacity, the efficiency of mixing water with the electrolyte in the battery chamber, and the ability to maintain electrical connectivity between internal components over time, all of which may ultimately impair the performance of such batteries. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention aims to alleviate at least one of the problems discussed above.

[0007] This invention can relate to several broad forms. Embodiments of this invention may include one or any combination of the various broad forms described herein.

[0008] In a first broad form, the present invention provides a battery comprising: a housing having an inner surface defining a chamber in which an electrolyte is disposed; a conductive lining disposed within the chamber and adjacent to the inner surface of the housing, the conductive lining being configured to be in electrical communication with a first battery terminal; a permeable separator disposed between the electrolyte and the conductive lining; a conductive rod having a first end and a second end, the first end being configured to be in electrical communication with a second battery terminal and the second end being configured to contact the electrolyte; and an opening. The opening is disposed in the housing; a sealing member is configured to be arranged in at least a sealed position or a non-sealed position, wherein, in the sealed position, liquid is restricted from entering the chamber through the opening, and in the non-sealed position, liquid is allowed to enter the chamber through the opening and contact the electrolyte to allow a potential difference to be generated between the first battery terminal and the second battery terminal; and at least one spacer element is configured to space the electrolyte from the conductive liner within the chamber, and the liquid is allowed to pass between the electrolyte and the conductive liner.

[0009] Preferably, the present invention may include a biasing conductive liner for electrically connecting the conductive liner and the first battery terminal to each other.

[0010] Preferably, the biasing device may include a silicone pad.

[0011] Preferably, the housing may include an electrically insulating material.

[0012] Preferably, the electrical insulating material may include a polymer material.

[0013] Typically, the polymer material may include at least one of monomers, copolymers, blends of mixed polymers, thermoplastics, thermosetting materials, PE, PP, PVC, PVA, EVA, PEEL, PMMA, PTFE, and any combination thereof.

[0014] Preferably, the housing may be extruded or injection molded.

[0015] Preferably, the electrolyte may include compressed electrolyte powder.

[0016] Preferably, the conductive liner may comprise a zinc material.

[0017] In another broad form, the present invention provides a battery comprising: a housing having an inner surface defining a chamber in which an electrolyte is disposed; a conductive liner disposed within the chamber, adjacent to the inner surface of the housing, the conductive liner being configured to be in electrical communication with a first battery terminal; a permeable spacer disposed between the electrolyte and the conductive liner; a conductive rod having a first end and a second end, the first end being configured to be in electrical communication with a second battery terminal and the second end being configured to contact the electrolyte; an opening disposed within the housing; a sealing member configured to be arranged in at least a sealed position or a non-sealed position, wherein, in the sealed position, liquid is restricted from entering the chamber through the opening, and in the non-sealed position, liquid is allowed to enter the chamber through the opening and contact the electrolyte to generate a potential difference between the first battery terminal and the second battery terminal; and a biasing member configured to cause the conductive liner and the first battery terminal to be in electrical communication with each other.

[0018] Preferably, the biasing member may include a silicone pad.

[0019] Preferably, at least one spacer element may be configured to space the electrolyte from the conductive liner within the chamber, allowing the liquid to pass between the electrolyte and the conductive liner.

[0020] Preferably, the housing may include an electrically insulating material.

[0021] Preferably, the electrical insulating material may include a polymer material.

[0022] Preferably, the polymer material may include at least one of monomers, copolymers, mixed polymer blends, thermoplastic materials, thermosetting materials, PE, PP, PVC, PVA, EVA, PEEL, PMMA, PTFE, and any combination thereof.

[0023] Preferably, the housing may be extruded or injection molded.

[0024] Preferably, the electrolyte may include compressed electrolyte powder.

[0025] Preferably, the conductive liner may comprise a zinc material. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The invention will be more fully understood from the following detailed description of preferred, but non-limiting, embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1A side sectional view is depicted in the first step of battery production according to an embodiment of the present invention, the battery having a co-molded carbon rod and a first end cap, the carbon rod and the first end cap being co-molded together and manipulated into place relative to the battery housing. Figure 2 A side sectional view depicting a second step in battery production according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a biasing element is positioned in the housing; Figure 3 A side sectional view is depicted in one embodiment of the battery production process according to the invention, showing the zinc tube being inserted into the housing. Figure 4 A side cross-sectional view is shown of the zinc liner resting against the biasing member after being inserted into the housing; Figure 5 A side cross-sectional view is shown of a permeable spacer inserted into a zinc bushing liner of a battery housing, which rests against a biasing member after being inserted into the housing. Figure 6 A side cross-sectional view is shown of the spacer element in a nested position inserted into the electrolyte paper; Figure 7 A side cross-sectional view is shown of another step in battery production according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 A side cross-sectional view of an electrolyte powder ring inserted into a permeable separator sheet in a nested configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 9 A side cross-sectional view of all the electrolyte powder rings securely positioned within the housing before the permeable separator is folded to retain the electrolyte therein, according to an embodiment of the invention, is shown. Figure 10 A side cross-sectional view is shown of all the electrolyte powder rings securely positioned within the housing as the properly permeable separator is folded to retain the electrolyte therein, according to one embodiment. Figure 11 A side cross-sectional view of a battery having a permeable separator folded over an electrolyte powder ring to retain the electrolyte therein, according to one embodiment, is shown. Figure 12 A side cross-sectional view of a fixing member during the process of being moved into a battery casing to hold a folded divider, according to an embodiment of the present invention, is shown. Figure 13 A side sectional view of a fixing member securely positioned within a battery casing according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 14A side cross-sectional view is shown of all the electrolyte powder rings securely positioned within the housing, with the permeable separator folded to retain the electrolyte therein, and a second end cap positioned for attachment to the battery housing. Figure 15 A side sectional view of a battery and a second end cap according to one embodiment is shown, the second end cap being arranged in a closed position relative to an opening in the housing. Figure 16 A side cross-sectional view is shown of the battery and a second end cap arranged in the open position relative to an opening in the housing. The second end cap cannot be completely separated by means of the shape and configuration of a conductive pin engaging within a hole in the retaining portion. Figure 17 An example is shown of how water can be drained from the battery casing by means of a spacer element according to one embodiment; Figure 18 Another exemplary description of one battery embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 19 An exploded perspective view of a portion of a battery according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Now refer to Appendix Figures 1 to 19 Preferred embodiments of the invention are described herein. Exemplary embodiments described herein include a battery that can be activated when liquid enters the battery housing through an opening at a first end of the housing, the opening being selectively sealed and unsealed. When water enters the chamber, it contacts the electrolyte within the chamber to activate the electrolyte for operating the battery. Embodiments of the invention can conform to the standard shape and size of AA and AAA batteries and provide performance output substantially equivalent to AA and AAA type batteries.

[0028] In this specification, references to the term polymeric material may include any polymer, monomer, copolymer, or blend of polymers, such as thermoplastics, thermosettings, PE, PP, PVC, PVA, EVA, PEEL, PMMA, or PTFE.

[0029] Figure 19 An exploded view of key features of the battery according to the first embodiment is shown, while Figures 1 to 17 The various stages of forming such a battery according to one embodiment are shown. First, refer to... Figure 1The diagram illustrates the first step in forming a battery, wherein the battery casing 100 is initially provided with an open first end and a second end. The casing 100 is formed from an electrically insulating material, preferably a polymer material. The casing 100 can preferably be formed by extrusion molding or injection molding techniques. Conveniently, extruded polymer tubes can be formed relatively quickly and cost-effectively, and can be cut to sizes and dimensions suitable for use as battery casings for AA and AAA standard-sized batteries.

[0030] A first end portion of the battery is provided, the first end portion including a first end cap 102 having a hole at its center. A first end portion of a carbon rod 101 extends through the hole in the first end cap 102, and a nickel-plated brass terminal 103 is attached to the first end portion of the carbon rod 101. The carbon rod 101 and the nickel-plated brass terminal 103 are co-molded with the first end cap 102, which in this embodiment comprises any electrically insulating polymer material.

[0031] The shape and size of the first end cap 102 are designed to complement the opening at the first end of the housing 100. During battery assembly, the first end cap 102 is moved to contact the housing 100 such that the peripheral edge of the first end cap 102 neatly covers the opening of the housing 100. The first end cap 102 is then bonded to the housing 100 using any suitable adhesive method, which may include, for example, adhesive bonding or ultrasonic bonding. When bonded together, the first end cap 102 forms a waterproof seal around the opening at the first end of the housing 100, and the carbon rod is disposed substantially along the length of the housing 100 inside the housing 100.

[0032] Now refer to Figure 2 The biasing member 104 is located inside the housing 100, and its purpose will be further described below. In this embodiment, the biasing member 104 includes an annular silicone pad with a hole centrally located therein, the hole being suitably shaped to allow the biasing member 104 to slide along the carbon rod 101 via an opening in the second end of the housing 100. The silicone pad slides inward along the carbon rod 101 from the housing 100 until it abuts against the inward-facing surface of the first end cap 102 at the first end. In an alternative embodiment, the biasing member 104 may be in the form of, for example, a coil spring or leaf spring configuration.

[0033] like Figure 3As shown, the conductive liner 106 is inserted into the housing 100 via an opening in the second end of the housing 100. In this embodiment, the conductive liner 106 comprises a zinc material; however, other conductive materials may be used in alternative embodiments. The zinc liner in this embodiment comprises a cylindrical segment having a first end and a second end. The first end of the cylindrical segment has an opening of a relatively small diameter, the size and dimensions of which are designed to allow the carbon rod 101 to be tightly inserted therein, and the second end has an opening of a relatively large diameter. Figure 3 As shown, the zinc liner slides into the housing 100 until, as Figure 4 As shown, the surface of the zinc liner at its first end rests against the silicone pad. The presence of the silicone pad between the zinc liners helps to bias the zinc liners in the direction toward the fixing member 110 and the battery terminals, thereby helping to maintain electrical communication with the fixing member 110 and the battery terminals.

[0034] The battery also includes a permeable separator 107 configured to be nested within a conductive liner 106. In this embodiment, the permeable separator 107 has a shape configuration similar to that of the conductive liner 106 and also includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the permeable separator 107 has an opening of a relatively small diameter, the size and dimensions of which are designed to allow the carbon rod 101 to be tightly inserted therein, and the second end of the permeable separator 107 has an opening of a relatively large diameter. Figure 5 As shown, the permeable separator 107 slides into the housing 100 until it is as described. Figure 6 As shown, the surface of the permeable spacer 107 at its first end abuts against the inner wall of the conductive liner 106. Once the permeable spacer is in place, the spacer element 108 is positioned within the housing 100 as... Figure 6 The image shows a spacer element surrounded by a permeable spacer plate 107. In this embodiment, the spacer element 108 is a disc-shaped element with a hole at its center, the size and dimensions of which are designed to allow the carbon rod 101 to fit tightly through it. The spacer element 108 slides along the carbon rod 101 until... Figure 7 As shown, it abuts against the inward-facing surface of the permeable spacer 107. In this embodiment, the spacer element 108 is made of silicone material, although it does not necessarily have to be silicone and can be made of non-polymer materials, as long as it is suitable for separating the electrolyte powder ring from the zinc liner surface as described in the figure.

[0035] The battery includes three compressed electrolyte powder rings 109 that slide into the housing 100 and are surrounded by a permeable separator 107. The diameter of the compressed electrolyte powder rings 109 is formed to allow a suitable gap to be formed between the peripheral edges of the powder rings 109 and the permeable separator 107, wherein the expansion of the powder rings 109 when exposed to water can be conveniently accommodated by including this gap. Furthermore, a silicone spacer element 108 disposed between the first compressed electrolyte powder ring and the permeable separator 107 facilitates water drainage, allowing water to circulate more freely within the housing 100 and thus contributing to enhanced battery performance. Figure 17 An enlarged cross-sectional view of a spacer element 108 nested within a conductive zinc liner is shown, wherein the spacer element 108 separates the compressed electrolyte powder ring from the zinc liner, and water can be discharged within the housing along a flow path represented by the direction of the arrow.

[0036] The electrolyte comprising the compressed powder ring 109 can be formed from metal oxide powders such as manganese dioxide, iron oxide, or crystalline silver oxide. In this embodiment, the electrolyte comprises, by weight percentage, approximately 3% ammonium chloride particles, 16% zinc chloride particles, 68% manganese dioxide particles, 12.4% acetylene black particles, and 0.6% zinc oxide particles. The electrolyte particles are ball-milled using a rotary or planetary ball mill and ceramic balls such as agate (carnelian) before being compressed into powder rings. During testing, a 500 ml laboratory ball mill was used with ceramic balls weighing 110 g and having a diameter of 22.4 mm, or smaller balls weighing 190 g and having a diameter of 10.0 mm. Furthermore, 150 g of electrolyte was ground each time during testing. It is understood that the ball milling of the electrolyte can be appropriately scaled up to an industrial scale to accommodate larger production volumes. The electrolyte particles produced by ball milling are essentially spherical, with a diameter of approximately 0.2-0.8 mm and a density of approximately 1.71-1.75 g / cm³. 3 Within a certain range, and with a moisture content of approximately 3% or less. Embodiments of the invention are assembled in a humidity-controlled environment, typically referred to as a "dry chamber," to mitigate the risk of moisture inadvertently activating the electrolytes.

[0037] like Figure 10As shown, once the compressed powder ring 109 is nested within the housing 100, the permeable separator 107 folds inward over the electrolyte, and its second end is bonded to the second end of the housing 100. A retaining member 110 is configured to be positioned within the housing 100 to secure the end of the permeable separator 107 in its folded position. The retaining member 110 is co-molded with a portion of a polymer annular ring 114, which is bonded to the housing 100 near the opening at the second end of the housing 100. Another portion of the polymer annular ring 114 may include threads configured to thread-engage with a corresponding threaded polymer disc member 112. The threaded polymer disc member 112 can be screwed into and disengaged from the polymer annular ring 114 to selectively seal and unseal the opening provided in the second end of the housing 100. A metal conductive terminal 113 is disposed at the center of the threaded polymer disc member 112 and has a conductive terminal pin 113A extending from the metal conductive terminal 113 into the interior of the housing 100, through a polymer annular ring and through a hole provided in the retaining member 110. In this embodiment, the tip of the conductive terminal pin 113A is suitably shaped to allow it to be inserted through the hole in the retaining member 110, but is also restricted to retracting out of the hole in the retaining member 110 in the opposite direction. In this way, a helical valve-type assembly is conveniently formed at the second end of the housing 100 to selectively unlock the opening for allowing water to enter the housing 100 or selectively seal the opening to prevent water from leaking out of the housing 100. Since there is no removable sealing device portion in this embodiment compared to embodiments that use fully removable end caps to seal or unlock the ends of the housing 100, this mitigates the risk of unintentional misalignment of the end caps. Of course, in some embodiments, the sealing device may include a fully removable end cap if desired.

[0038] Since both the metal conductive terminal 113 and the fixing member 110 are made of conductive material, the metal conductive terminal 113 and the fixing member 110 are simultaneously electrically connected to the conductive zinc liner as the biasing member 104 pushes the zinc liner against the fixing member 110.

[0039] In this embodiment, the second end is attached to the end of the housing as follows. Before the polymer annular ring 114 is bonded to the housing (e.g., using ultrasonic bonding), the electrically insulating polymer annular ring 114 is first co-molded with the conductive retaining member 110. A corresponding threaded polymer disc member 112 is co-molded with the O-ring 111 and the metal conductive terminal 113 / conductive terminal pin 113A. The pinhead of the conductive terminal pin is inserted into the hole of the retaining member 110, and the shape of the pinhead itself will prevent it from withdrawing from the hole, or after insertion, the pinhead can be further manipulated (e.g., by TIG welding the tip of the pin, or by bending the tip of the pin) to prevent it from withdrawing from the hole. The polymer annular ring 114 can then be ultrasonically or adhesively bonded to the housing, such that the entire second end assembly is secured to the end of the housing with a threaded valve device that can be used to selectively seal and release the end of the housing.

[0040] Once assembled, the battery remains in an inactive state until water enters the housing 100 through the unsealed second end of the housing. The water entering the housing 100 can flow along and through the permeable separator 107 and come into contact with the electrolyte powder ring 109. Once the water and electrolyte are properly in contact within the housing 100, the activated electrolyte chemically reacts with the conductive liner 106 via the water-soaked permeable separator 107, thereby creating a potential difference within the battery between the nickel-plated brass terminal 103 and the metal conductive terminal 113.

[0041] Advantageously, because the battery embodiment of the present invention is kept in an inactive state before use, it has a considerably longer storage life compared to conventional off-the-shelf batteries intended for similar applications. Conversely, conventional batteries, whose electrolyte powder mixture is activated during manufacturing, degrade much more rapidly during storage. While the embodiments described herein are particularly suitable for and intended for use in emergency situations due to their longer storage life, the actual output performance of this battery embodiment can be comparable to or better than the expected power output of some conventional batteries.

[0042] Furthermore, the spacer element advantageously facilitates water drainage within the battery casing, and the resulting water flow can improve battery performance by increasing the rate at which the electrolyte is exposed to water within the casing.

[0043] Another advantage of embodiments of the invention may involve the use of a biasing member 104, such as a silicone pad, which is pushed in one direction that helps the zinc tube maintain direct or indirect electrical communication with the conductive terminal pin 113A and the fixing member 110.

[0044] Another advantage of the embodiments of the present invention is that the ends of the housing 100 can be quickly and easily fixed by ultrasonic welding, which reduces the unsightly appearance of adhesive bonding and the uneven seal provided by adhesive bonding.

[0045] Another advantage of embodiments of the present invention is that, by using extruded polymer materials, the wall thickness of the casing 100 can be made relatively thin, which also allows for an increase in the amount of compressed powder that can be contained within the casing 100, thus improving overall battery output performance. Furthermore, by utilizing extruded polymer materials as the battery casing 100, relatively thick-walled conductive liners (such as zinc casings) can be extruded relatively inexpensively and cut to the dimensions required for battery manufacturing. During battery manufacturing, the thicker-walled conductive liners 106 are inserted into the battery casing more easily and quickly because they are kept in a straight configuration within the casing 100. This contrasts with some prior art methods that use relatively thin and conductive liners that tend not to maintain a straight shape within the casing, making the manufacturing process of prior art batteries more cumbersome.

[0046] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments described herein are readily adaptable to variations and modifications beyond those specifically described herein. All such variations and modifications, which will be apparent to those skilled in the art, should be considered to fall within the spirit and scope of the invention as broadly described above. It should be understood that the invention includes all such variations and modifications. The invention also includes all steps and features individually or collectively referenced or indicated in this specification, and any and all combinations of any two or more of said steps or features.

[0047] References to the prior art in this specification are not an acknowledgment or any form of implied endorsement that the prior art is part of the general knowledge of the art.

Claims

1. A battery, the battery comprising: A housing, the housing defining a first end and a second end and having an inner surface defining a chamber in which an electrolyte is disposed; A conductive liner is disposed within the cavity and adjacent to the inner surface of the housing, the conductive liner being configured to be electrically connected to a first battery terminal at the second end of the housing; A permeable separator is disposed between the electrolyte and the conductive liner; A conductive rod having a first end and a second end, the first end being configured to be electrically connected to a second battery terminal, and the second end being configured to be in contact with the electrolyte; An opening is provided in the housing; A sealing member configured to be arranged in at least a sealed position or a non-sealed position, wherein, in the sealed position, liquid is restricted from entering the chamber through the opening, and in the non-sealed position, liquid is allowed to enter the chamber through the opening and contact the electrolyte to allow a potential difference to be generated between the first battery terminal and the second battery terminal; and At least one spacer element is configured to space the electrolyte from the conductive liner within the chamber, allowing the liquid to pass between the electrolyte and the conductive liner. The at least one spacer element abuts against the inward-facing surface of the permeable separator located near the first end of the housing, and the at least one spacer element facilitates liquid drainage within the housing. The electrolyte is a compressed electrolyte powder ring, wherein a gap exists between the peripheral edge of the compressed electrolyte powder ring and the permeable separator. The battery is configured such that when the liquid enters the chamber through the opening, the liquid first contacts the compressed electrolyte powder ring to activate the compressed electrolyte powder ring, and then the activated compressed electrolyte powder ring chemically reacts with the conductive liner through the permeable separator, thereby generating the potential difference within the battery.

2. The battery of claim 1, wherein, The battery includes a biasing device for electrically connecting the conductive liner and the first battery terminal to each other.

3. The battery of claim 2, wherein, The biasing device includes a silicone pad.

4. The battery according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The housing includes an electrically insulating material.

5. The battery of claim 4, wherein, The electrical insulating material includes polymer materials.

6. The battery of claim 5, wherein, The polymer material includes at least one of monomers, copolymers, polymer blends, and any combination thereof.

7. The battery of claim 5, wherein, The polymer material includes thermoplastic or thermosetting materials, wherein the thermoplastic material includes at least one of PE, PP, PVC, PVA, EVA, PEEL, PMMA, PTFE and any combination thereof.

8. The battery of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The shell is extruded or injection molded.

9. The battery of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The conductive lining comprises zinc material.

10. A battery, the battery comprising: An extruded shell, the shell defining a first end and a second end and having an inner surface defining a cavity in which an electrolyte is disposed; A conductive liner is disposed within the cavity and adjacent to the inner surface of the housing, the conductive liner being configured to be electrically connected to a first battery terminal at the second end of the housing; A permeable separator is disposed between the electrolyte and the conductive liner; A conductive rod having a first end and a second end, the first end being configured to be electrically connected to a second battery terminal, and the second end being configured to be in contact with the electrolyte; An opening is provided in the housing; A sealing member configured to be arranged in at least a sealed position or a non-sealed position, wherein, in the sealed position, liquid is restricted from entering the chamber through the opening, and in the non-sealed position, liquid is allowed to enter the chamber through the opening and contact the electrolyte to allow a potential difference to be generated between the first battery terminal and the second battery terminal; and A biasing member is disposed between the inwardly facing surface of the first end cap at the first end of the battery and the conductive liner, wherein the biasing member is configured to push the conductive liner in a direction toward the first battery terminal to maintain electrical communication between the conductive liner and the first battery terminal. The battery further includes at least one spacer element configured to space the electrolyte from the conductive liner within the cavity, allowing the liquid to pass between the electrolyte and the conductive liner. The at least one spacer element abuts against an inwardly facing surface of the permeable separator located near the first end of the housing, and the at least one spacer element facilitates liquid drainage within the housing. The electrolyte is a compressed electrolyte powder ring, wherein a gap exists between the peripheral edge of the compressed electrolyte powder ring and the permeable separator. The battery is configured such that when the liquid enters the chamber through the opening, the liquid first contacts the compressed electrolyte powder ring to activate the compressed electrolyte powder ring, and then the activated compressed electrolyte powder ring chemically reacts with the conductive liner through the permeable separator, thereby generating the potential difference within the battery.

11. The battery of claim 10, wherein, The biasing component includes at least one of a silicone pad, a coil spring, and a leaf spring.

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