Patent ID: 9136523
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: H01M,Y02E,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A rechargeable battery, comprising: an electrode assembly inside a case; a terminal post located entirely outside of, and protruding outwardly from, the case; a connection terminal having a portion that passes through the case, the connection terminal electrically coupling the electrode assembly and the terminal post; and a sealing member contacting the terminal post and enveloping the portion of the connection terminal that passes through the case and electrically insulating the connection terminal from the case, wherein the connection terminal has an integral one-piece structure with a first end in direct contact with the terminal post and a second end within the case, wherein a first portion of the sealing member is located within the case adjacent to and in direct contact with the second end of the connection terminal within the case, and wherein the connection terminal is between the sealing member and the terminal post.