DEVICE FOR CHARGING AND DISCHARGING BATTERY CELL AND METHOD OF CHARGING AND DISCHARGING BATTERY CELL USING THE SAME

A device for charging and discharging a battery cell includes first and second plates spaced from each other, the first and second plates being configured to press respective first and second surfaces of a battery cell locatable therebetween, and first and second pressing blocks located on the first and second plates, respectively, the first and second pressing blocks protruding from the first and second plates to face each other. The first and second pressing blocks are locatable in a space between a body and a gas pocket of the battery cell. A method using the device is also provided.