Secondary battery having external terminals
US8415038B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A secondary battery is disclosed. The secondary battery includes a cylindrical bare cell having a cylindrical can, and a cap assembly coupled with the cylindrical can. The cap assembly forms a first internal terminal and the cylindrical can forms a second internal terminal. The secondary battery also includes a protective circuit module separated from the cap assembly, connected to the cap assembly by a first connecting tab, and connected to the cylindrical can by a second connecting tab. The secondary battery also includes a first external terminal on a top of the PCM; and a second external terminal electrically connected to the PCM and located on a bottom surface of the cylindrical can.
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