摘要 |
A rechargeable battery including: an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode; a case containing the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled to the case; a short-circuit tab electrically connected to the first electrode; and a short-circuit member electrically connected to the second electrode and configured to contact the short-circuit tab according to an increase of an internal pressure of the rechargeable battery, and the short-circuit member includes a connection portion having a plate shape, a support portion at an outer side of the connection portion, and a variable groove having a shape that is configured to change according to the increase of the internal pressure.
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