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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 26, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 04, 2008
Ji-hyoung Yoon, Suwon-si, KR;
Yong-sam Kim, Suwon-si, KR;
Sang-min Jeong, Suwon-si, KR;
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Abstract
A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly, a case, a cap assembly, and a current collecting plate. The electrode assembly includes an anode, a cathode, and a separator interposed between the anode and the cathode. The case houses the electrode assembly and has an opening and has a closed end. The cap assembly is coupled to the opening of the case, and is electrically connected to the electrode assembly. The current collecting plate is electrically connected to the anode or the cathode, and has a guide portion. The guide portion bends toward the electrode assembly to be in contact with the electrode assembly.