Battery module having compact interconnection structure

摘要

A battery module having improved interconnection members to connect rechargeable batteries together and to minimize an increase in a volume of the battery module includes: first and second rechargeable batteries, each having an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator interposed therebetween, and a casing to contain the electrode assembly; a first interconnection member arranged on an upper side surface of the casing of the first rechargeable battery and electrically connected to the first electrode of the first rechargeable battery; and a second interconnection member arranged on a lower side surface of the casing of the second rechargeable battery and electrically connected to the second electrode of the second rechargeable battery, the second interconnection member being connected to the first interconnection member.