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Secondary battery having external terminals

US8415038B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2010
Grant dateApr 9, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2031

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  • 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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