18033508. Unit Cell and Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing A Unit Cell simplified abstract (LG Energy Solution, Ltd.)
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Unit Cell and Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing A Unit Cell
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Dong Hyeuk Park of Daejeon (KR)
Sung Chul Park of Daejeon (KR)
Unit Cell and Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing A Unit Cell - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18033508 titled 'Unit Cell and Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing A Unit Cell
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an apparatus for manufacturing a unit cell by cutting separators between sets of adjacent electrodes. The apparatus includes a lower block, an upper block, and a cutter.
- The lower and upper separators continuously move in a longitudinal direction during the manufacturing process.
- The electrodes are stacked between the separators and on the upper separator.
- The lower block is positioned under the lower separator, and the upper block is vertically aligned with the lower block above the upper separator.
- The cutter is installed at the lower end of the apparatus and can access both the inside and outside of the separators.
- The upper block descends to press the separators against the surface of the lower block.
- The upper and/or lower blocks can be heated to a predetermined temperature to thermally fuse the pressed points of the separators.
- The cutter protrudes from the upper block to cut the separators at the pressed points.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Manufacturing unit cells for various electronic devices, such as batteries or fuel cells.
- Mass production of unit cells for commercial use in energy storage systems or electric vehicles.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient and precise cutting of separators between electrodes in the manufacturing process.
- Ensuring proper alignment and fusion of the separators for optimal performance of the unit cells.
Benefits of this technology:
- Increased production efficiency due to continuous movement of the separators.
- Improved accuracy and consistency in cutting and fusing the separators.
- Enhanced performance and reliability of the manufactured unit cells.
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus for manufacturing a unit cell cuts lower and upper separators between sets of adjacent electrodes. In a state of a process of manufacturing the unit cell, the lower and upper separators continuously move in a longitudinal direction; and the electrodes are stacked between the separators and on the upper separator, respectively. The apparatus includes a lower block disposed under the lower separator and an upper block vertically aligned with the lower block above the upper separator. A lower end of a cutter is installed for access to the inside and outside. The upper block descends to press the separators to a surface of the lower block. One or both of the upper and lower blocks is heated to a predetermined temperature to thermally fuse pressed points of the separators. The cutter protrudes from the upper block to perform cutting at points at which the separators are pressed.
