Abstract: Disclosed is a cylindrical battery cell configured such that the outer surface of a cylindrical case excluding electrode terminals is wrapped by a heat-shrinkable tube, wherein the heat-shrinkable tube includes a tube substrate made of a polyester-based resin, the tube substrate being heat-shrinkable; a reinforcement agent, made of a nylon-based resin, for increasing the tensile stress and operating temperature of the heat-shrinkable tube; and an ultraviolet (UV) absorber for absorbing ultraviolet rays radiated to the heat-shrinkable tube and emitting the absorbed ultraviolet rays as thermal energy to prevent the scission of polymer chains of the nylon-based resin or the polyester-based resin as the result of reaction with oxygen.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a case for a secondary battery and a secondary battery having the same. More specifically, it relates to a case for a secondary battery having a washer for detecting leakage with a structure improved so as to check leakage of an electrolyte and a secondary battery having the same. A lithium ion secondary battery according to the present disclosure provides an effect of easily checking the leakage of an electrolyte with naked eyes through the color change of a washer when a trace amount of the electrolyte leaks.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cap assembly for a secondary battery and a secondary battery including the same. Specifically, a CID filter is fixed in the cap assembly such that, even when a gas is discharged due to the rupture of a safety vent, the CID short-circuit pressure is not affected.

Abstract: A pressurizing mask for supporting a combination of a top cap assembly and an electrode assembly has a welding portion and an indent portion into which an electrode tab is inserted.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a battery cell tray, which is a tray configured to accommodate a plurality of cylinder type battery cells in a storage of a first packaging member, including a first tray member having a plate type structure in which a plurality of first recessed portions surrounding one side end portions of the battery cells are formed; and a second tray member having a plate type structure in which a plurality of second recessed portions surrounding the other side end portions facing the one side end portions of the battery cells are formed, and the first and second tray members includes a volatile rust inhibitor which is vaporized at room temperature to form a rust-proofing film on surfaces of the battery cells.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cylindrical battery cell in which a heat-shrinkable tube wraps an outer surface of a cylindrical case of the cylindrical battery cell except electrode terminals, the heat-shrinkable tube including: a base material, which is a polyester resin, capable of shrinking by heat; a supplement, which is a nylon resin, capable of increasing a tensile strength and operating temperature of the heat-shrinkable tube; and an ultraviolet stabilizer capable of inhibiting a chain reaction of free radicals generated by cleavage of polymer chains of the nylon resin or the polyester resin, when the heat-shrinkable tube is exposed to an ultraviolet ray irradiation.

Abstract: To solve the above-described objects, a method for manufacturing a secondary battery according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: manufacturing an electrode assembly in which electrodes and a separator are alternately stacked; inserting the electrode assembly into a battery case through an opening; covering the opening of the battery case; injecting an electrolyte into the battery case through an injection hole formed in the battery case; closing the injection hole; performing a pre-formation process; and applying external force to a switch of a gas discharge device formed on one surface of the battery case, thereby linearly moving a gasket of the gas discharge device and opening a gas discharge hole, such that a first gas generated in the battery case is discharged to an outside of the battery case during the performing of the pre-formation process.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for manufacturing a secondary battery and an auxiliary case configured for use during manufacturing of the secondary battery. A gas generated in the secondary battery may be discharged to prevent an electrode assembly and the secondary battery from increasing in thickness, and an electrolyte may be efficiently injected into the secondary battery. A method for manufacturing a secondary battery includes: an accommodation step of accommodating an electrode assembly into a battery case; a connection step of connecting an auxiliary case to the battery case, the auxiliary case having an inner space therein; an injection step of injecting an electrolyte into the battery case and the auxiliary case; an electrolyte supply step of moving some of the electrolyte from the auxiliary case into the battery case; and a gas supply step of moving a gas from the battery case into the auxiliary case.

Abstract: Disclosed is a jellyroll-type electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator interposed between the electrodes folded together, in which the first electrode has a non-coating part and a first electrode tab attached onto the non-coating part, the non-coating part representing a part of the first electrode not coated with an active material, and the at least double-folded-layer separator is disposed between the first electrode tab and the second electrode.

Abstract: Provided is a top cap assembly for a cylindrical type secondary battery, including a CID short-circuiting member, which interrupts an electric current when a high voltage is generated in the cylindrical type secondary battery, a safety vent connected to an upper part of the CID short-circuiting member and including a plurality of notches, which are broken when a voltage equal to or greater than an allowable voltage of the CID short-circuiting member is generated, to discharge gas from the cylindrical type secondary battery, a top cap connected to the safety vent and disposed on the uppermost end of an upper opening part of the cylindrical type secondary battery, a gasket surrounding and sealing an outer circumferential surface of the CID short-circuiting member, and a heat resistant member preventing heat transfer between the gasket and the safety vent.

Abstract: Provided is a corrosion resistant tube for a secondary battery including a volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) and a base resin, and a secondary battery including the same. The corrosion resistant tube of the present invention prevents the occurrence of rust or the occurrence of corrosion in a battery cell, and therefore, is capable of enhancing stability of the battery.

Abstract: Provided are a secondary battery that is capable of preventing a can member from corroding and a method for manufacturing the same. The secondary battery includes a can member defining an outer appearance of the secondary battery, a top cap assembly an opening of the can member, a gasket insulating the can member and the top cap assembly from each other, and a fracture part disposed on an inner circumference of the opening. The fracture part is blocked from the outside by the gasket.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cap assembly for a secondary battery and a secondary battery including the same. Specifically, a CID filter is fixed in the cap assembly such that, even when a gas is discharged due to the rupture of a safety vent, the CID short-circuit pressure is not affected.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cap assembly formed of a composite of cap assembly ceramic for the cylindrical battery and mounted on a top end portion of the cylindrical secondary battery in which an electrode assembly is placed in a cylindrical can, which includes a safety vent having a predetermined notch configured to be ruptured by high pressure gas generated in the battery, a current interrupt device coupled to a lower end of the safety vent and blocking a current when an internal pressure of the battery rises, and a gasket for the current interrupt device surrounding an outer circumferential surface of the current interrupt device, wherein the gasket for the current interrupt device comprises a polymer resin having a melting point of 250° C. or more and a heat deflection temperature (HDT) of 200° C. or more, and a cylindrical secondary battery including the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cap assembly for a secondary battery mounted on an opening of a can. The cap assembly comprises: a top cap; a safety element disposed on a lower portion of the top cap; a safety vent disposed on a lower portion of the safety element; and a gasket surrounding edges of the top cap, the safety element, and the safety vent and mounted on the opening of the can, wherein an impact absorption part absorbing an impact from the gasket is disposed between an inner wall of the gasket and an outer circumferential surface of the safety vent.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a case for a secondary battery and a secondary battery having the same. More specifically, it relates to a case for a secondary battery having a washer for detecting leakage with a structure improved so as to check leakage of an electrolyte and a secondary battery having the same. A lithium ion secondary battery according to the present disclosure provides an effect of easily checking the leakage of an electrolyte with naked eyes through the color change of a washer when a trace amount of the electrolyte leaks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cap assembly and a battery including the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cap assembly for a cylindrical secondary battery, in which the support unit of a current interrupt device (CID) is seated in the inclined portion or the terraced portion of a gasket and thus the battery is dually sealed, thereby preventing the leakage of an electrolyte, and a cylindrical secondary battery including the cylindrical secondary battery. The cap assembly of the present invention is dually sealed for the leakage of an electrolyte. Accordingly, there is an advantage in that the safety of the battery can be greatly improved because the electrolyte is rarely leaked although the battery is shocked because of dropping.

Abstract: Disclosed is a jellyroll-type electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator interposed between the electrodes folded together, in which the first electrode has a non-coating part and a first electrode tab attached onto the non-coating part, the non-coating part representing a part of the first electrode not coated with an active material, and the at least double-folded-layer separator is disposed between the first electrode tab and the second electrode.

Abstract: Provided is a top cap assembly for a cylindrical type secondary battery, including a CID short-circuiting member, which interrupts an electric current when a high voltage is generated in the cylindrical type secondary battery, a safety vent connected to an upper part of the CID short-circuiting member and including a plurality of notches, which are broken when a voltage equal to or greater than an allowable voltage of the CID short-circuiting member is generated, to discharge gas from the cylindrical type secondary battery, a top cap connected to the safety vent and disposed on the uppermost end of an upper opening part of the cylindrical type secondary battery, a gasket surrounding and sealing an outer circumferential surface of the CID short-circuiting member, and a heat resistant member preventing heat transfer between the gasket and the safety vent.

Abstract: Provided is a corrosion resistant tube for a secondary battery including a volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) and a base resin, and a secondary battery including the same. The corrosion resistant tube of the present invention prevents the occurrence of rust or the occurrence of corrosion in a battery cell, and therefore, is capable of enhancing stability of the battery.