Rechargeable battery

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the present invention provide a rechargeable battery for allowing electrode terminals and electrode tabs to be easily coupled. A rechargeable battery according to one or more embodiments of the present invention include: an electrode assembly having first and second electrodes at opposite surfaces of a separator and wound about an axis; a first terminal coupled to the first electrode through a first tab; a second terminal coupled to the second electrode through a second tab; a case accommodating the electrode assembly and defining first and second openings at its opposite ends; a first gasket between the first terminal and the first opening sealing the first opening and allowing the first terminal to protrude outside of the case; and a second gasket between the second terminal and the second opening sealing the second opening and allowing the second terminal to protrude outside of the case.

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