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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 23, 2019
Filed:
Aug. 27, 2015
Samsung Sdi Co., Ltd., Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., Yongin-si, KR;
Abstract
A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly having a first electrode and a second electrode; an electrode terminal electrically coupled to the electrode assembly; a case that receives the electrode assembly; a cap plate at an opening of the case that closes and seals the case, the cap plate having a vent hole to discharge an internal pressure of the case and having a vent plate that closes and seals the vent hole; and a short circuit member having one end electrically coupled to the electrode assembly and another end that extends along a direction toward the vent hole at the inside of the case. At least a portion of the short circuit member is modified to be drawn outside of the vent hole when the internal pressure is discharged.