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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 22, 2018
Filed:
Oct. 21, 2015
Samsung Sdi Co., Ltd., Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Min-Hyung Guen, Yongin-si, KR;
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., Yongin-si, KR;
Abstract
A rechargeable battery has a short circuit member that improves safety. The rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode; a case having an opening and housing the electrode assembly; a first terminal electrically connected to the first electrode; a second terminal electrically connected to the second electrode; a cap plate coupled to the case at the opening, the cap plate having a short circuit opening and being electrically connected to the first electrode; a short circuit member inserted into the short circuit opening and electrically connecting the cap plate to the second terminal when the short circuit member is modified due to a change in pressure; an upper cover covering the short circuit opening and having an air opening; and a plug inserted into the air opening and being movable by the short circuit member.