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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2018
Filed:
Dec. 29, 2015
Kokam Co., Ltd., Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Pan-Kyu Park, Gwangju, KR;
Ki-Hong Park, Daejeon, KR;
Ji-Jun Hong, Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Choong-Yeon Chong, Ulsan, KR;
Kokam Co., Ltd., Gyeonggi-Do, KR;
Abstract
Disclosed is a connecting structure and method between a grid and an electrode tab of a secondary battery, which may ensure stable connection between the grid and the electrode tab of an electrode assembly and allow improved productivity. The connecting structure includes a grid integrally extending from an electrode plate of a secondary battery, an electrode tab connected to the grid, and a laser welding portion connecting the grid and the electrode tab. Also, a connecting method between a grid and an electrode tab of a secondary battery includes (a) fixing the grid with a jig, (b) cutting the grid, and (c) stacking the grid and the electrode tab and connecting the grid and the electrode tab by means of laser welding.