Current blocking structure applied to pouch type secondary battery

Abstract

Discussed is a pouch type secondary battery including an electrode assembly in which one or more positive electrode plates and negative electrode plates are stacked, an electrode tap that extends from the electrode assembly, an electrode lead bondingly connected to the electrode tap, and a pouch exterior that surrounds and seals the electrode assembly such that a portion of the electrode lead is exposed. The electrode lead includes a first weld area electrically coupled to the electrode tap. The electrode tap includes a second weld area electrically coupled to the first weld area, an electrode connection part distinguished from the second weld area by a rupture portion connecting area, and electrically connected to the electrode assembly. The rupture portion connecting area connects the second weld area and the electrode connection part, and is ruptured when stress occurs and separates the second weld area from the electrode connection part.