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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 23, 2018
Filed:
Nov. 27, 2013
Samsung Sdi Co., Ltd, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Sae-Weon Roh, Yongin-si, KR;
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Abstract
A rechargeable battery is disclosed. In one aspect, the battery includes an electrode assembly that comprises a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator interposed between the first and second electrode plates. The battery also includes a can having an opening and accommodating the electrode assembly therein, wherein the can comprises a plurality of corner units, wherein at least one of the corner units is rounded, and wherein the outer radius of curvature of the at least one corner unit is greater than the inner radius of curvature thereof. The battery further includes a cap plate substantially sealing the opening of the can.