Patent ID: 9608256
Date: 2017-03-28
CPC Classifications: H01M,Y02E,Y02P

Claim:
1. A rechargeable battery comprising: an electrode assembly; a case accommodating the electrode assembly therein; a cap plate coupled to an opening of the case; an electrode terminal on the cap plate; a lead tab connecting the electrode assembly to the electrode terminal, the lead tab comprising a fuse; and a side retainer supported by the case and coupled to the lead tab, wherein the side retainer comprises a first exhaust guide member comprising an inclined portion and defining: the inclined portion extending from the first exhaust guide member at a lower portion of the first opening and extending toward the electrode assembly and toward the cap plate along an incline, and the first opening and the second opening being in communication with each other such that the first exhaust guide member is configured to collect exhaust debris generated when the cell fuse is operated and guide the exhaust debris between the side retainer and the side wall of the case via the second opening, the inclined portion, and the first opening.