Electrode assembly and secondary battery having the same

A secondary battery including the electrode assembly according to an exemplary example of the present invention and this may comprise an electrically conductive plate on the inner periphery of the electrode assembly. The electrically conductive plate may be short circuiting the entire home at the electrode assembly to receive a compressive force. Thus, by consuming the energy of the secondary battery via the short-circuit it can be prevented the danger of ignition and explosion. The secondary battery includes a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate and the first electrode plate and second electrode plate separator and include a first electrode plate to which is located between the second electrode plate and a jelly-roll type made by winding a separator including the electrode assembly, a cap assembly for covering an opening of the can and the can for receiving the electrode assembly via an opening portion, and may include an electrically conductive plate which is located on the inner periphery of the electrode assembly. An electrode assembly, secondary batteries, the electrically conductive plates