Patent ID: 8846241
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: H01M,Y02E,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A rechargeable battery comprising: an electrode assembly comprising a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate; a case containing the electrode assembly; and a collector plate electrically connected to the first electrode plate, the collector plate having a fuse hole formed therein and including a fuse protrusion extending from a first side of the collector plate adjacent a first end of the fuse hole, a portion of the collector plate where the fuse hole is formed and including the fuse protrusion defining a fuse of the collector plate, wherein the collector plate comprises a connection part between the case and the electrode assembly, and an extension part coupled to and extending from the connection part at a corner portion, at least a portion of the extension part being coupled to the first electrode plate, wherein a width of at least a part of the extension part is greater than a width of the connection part, and wherein the connection part has a terminal hole formed therein, and the connection part is coupled to an electrode terminal at the terminal hole.