Systems and methods for electrode packaging

Abstract

A container, utilized for the storage and transport of articles, includes a body comprised of one or more sidewalls drawn in a generally longitudinal fashion and two end pieces, disposed distally on either end of the container body. A plurality of ribs are disposed between the end pieces to facilitate inward compression of the container body. In his manner, the container volume can be permanently or temporarily altered to take up the tolerance between the volume of articles and the otherwise fixed volume of the package.

1 . A method to transport articles, comprising:
 fabricating a container that includes a body disposed between two end pieces, wherein one or more ribs are disposed on the body to provide a structural crease;   filling the container with one or more articles; and   applying force to the container in one or more locations to create compressions proximate to the ribs to reduce the internal volume of the container.   
     
     
         2 . The method according to  claim 1 , immediately prior to filling the container further including:
 applying force to the container in one or more locations to create compressions proximate to the ribs to reduce the internal volume of the container.   
     
     
         3 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein
 the container is made of a metal, an aluminum, an alloy, a non-resiliently deformable plastic, a non-resiliently deformable polymer, or a steel.   
     
     
         4 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein
 the container is compressed via an external force and/or a vacuum drawn from the inside of the container.   
     
     
         5 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein
 the external force is applied until the pressure reaches a predetermined limit.   
     
     
         6 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein
 the one or more compressions hold the articles in place during transport.