SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY LATERALLY INSERTED IN CASE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

A secondary battery includes: a case having an open lateral surface; an electrode assembly inserted into the case through the open lateral side, the electrode assembly comprising a bent electrode tab; a terminal electrically connected to the bent electrode tab of the electrode assembly, the terminal being exposed to the outside of the case; a cover sealing the open lateral side of the case; and an electrode plate insulating member electrically insulating the electrode assembly from the terminal.