Fluid management mechanism having actuator mounted on chassis and battery including the same

摘要

A battery comprising a fluid consuming cell comprising: a cell housing including a first housing component and a second housing component, a first fluid consuming electrode, a second electrode, and a separator disposed between the first and second electrodes; and a fluid regulating system comprising: a valve including a first plate having a plurality of apertures and a moveable second plate having a plurality of apertures that correspond in size, shape, number and position to the apertures formed in the first plate, a chassis having an annular body portion with an opening in which the second plate is disposed such that the apertures of the second plate may be moved into and out of alignment with the apertures of the first plate to open and close the valve, and an actuator to actuate the valve.