RECHARGEABLE BATTERY WITH TABS
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A rechargeable battery comprising:
- an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator interposed between the first and second electrodes;
a case accommodating the electrode assembly, wherein an opening is formed in the case;
a cap plate coupled to and closing the opening of the case;
a terminal placed to pass through the cap plate; and
a first tab interconnecting the terminal and the first electrode, wherein the first tab includes a first drawn portion which is stretchable.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A rechargeable battery is disclosed. In one aspect, the battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator interposed between the first and second electrodes and a case accommodating the electrode assembly, wherein an opening is formed in the case. The battery also includes a cap plate coupled to and closing the opening of the case, a terminal placed to pass through the cap plate and a first tab interconnecting the terminal and the first electrode, wherein the first tab includes a stretchable first drawn portion.
16 Citations
20 Claims
-
1. A rechargeable battery comprising:
-
an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator interposed between the first and second electrodes; a case accommodating the electrode assembly, wherein an opening is formed in the case; a cap plate coupled to and closing the opening of the case; a terminal placed to pass through the cap plate; and a first tab interconnecting the terminal and the first electrode, wherein the first tab includes a first drawn portion which is stretchable. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
-
-
14. A rechargeable battery comprising:
-
an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator interposed between the first and second electrodes; a case accommodating the electrode assembly, wherein an opening is formed in the case; a cap plate closing the opening of the case; a terminal placed to pass through the cap plate; and a first tab interconnecting the terminal and the first electrode, wherein at least a portion of the first tab is stretchable. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
-
Specification