Patent ID: 9203061
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A rechargeable battery comprising: a bare cell having a case and an electrode assembly positioned within the case and a cap plate, wherein the cap plate has an electrode and a coupling protrusion extending outward therefrom wherein the coupling protrusion is spaced from the electrode on the cap plate; a protection element for protecting the bare cell; a protection circuit module that is electrically connected to the bare cell via the protection element; a coupling member that is interposed between the bare cell and the protection element, wherein the coupling protrusion engages with the coupling member so as to retain the coupling member on the cap plate and wherein the coupling member includes a portion that is positioned on the cap plate between the coupling protrusion and the electrode wherein the cap plate defines a first and a second end and wherein the electrode of the cap plate is located spaced from the first end of the cap plate and wherein the coupling protrusion is located adjacent the first end.