Patent ID: 9564615
Date: 2017-02-07
CPC Classifications: H01M,Y02E,Y02P,Y10T

Claim:
1. A pouch battery comprising: an electrode assembly that comprises a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator interposed between the first and second electrode plates; a first lead tab that is electrically connected to the first electrode plate; a second lead tab that is electrically connected to the second electrode plate; and a pouch case comprising a first surface and a second surface facing each other with the electrode assembly disposed therebetween, the pouch case defines an inner space accommodating the electrode assembly and an electrolyte and a terrace portion that has an outer edge formed at one edge of the inner space, wherein the first and second lead tabs protrude from the outer edge of the terrace portion, and wherein a portion of the first surface extends outward from a side of the pouch case, a portion of the second surface overlaps the portion of the first surface, and outer edges of the portions of the first and second surfaces are sealed each other to provide an electrolyte inlet formed as an integral part of the pouch case.