System for transferring connection members

Abstract

A system for conveying a connection member according to one embodiment includes: a power transmission member mounted along a conveying path in which an electrode sheet is conveyed; a moving member mounted on the power transmission member and moving along a specific movement path according to movement of the power transmission member; and a power generation unit configured to generate power to be transmitted to the power transmission member, in which the power generation unit is provided to transmit power to the power transmission member when the electrode sheet is broken, and the connection member is transmitted by the moving member along the moving path, and the power generation unit is configured to generate power to be transmitted to the power transmission member when the electrode sheet is broken. The connecting member is provided for connecting the broken electrode sheet.

Description

[0001] Cross - reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims the priority and benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10 - 2022 - 0183712, filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on December 23, 2022, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present invention relates to a system for conveying a connecting member. Background Art

[0004] To solve environmental pollution problems and energy problems caused by the depletion of oil resources, research and development of electric power production based on environmentally friendly energy have been actively carried out. In particular, research on secondary batteries has been actively carried out, and various aspects such as materials, structures, processes, and stability of secondary batteries are being studied.

[0005] During various processes, electrode sheets go through a conveying process. When an electrode sheet breaks during this process, a task of reconnecting the broken electrode sheet using a connecting member is required.

[0006] According to the prior art, when an electrode sheet breaks during the conveying process, a manual task is performed to reconnect the broken electrode sheet. When the connecting member passes between rollers, it is difficult to easily convey the connecting member along a specific path, and it takes a relatively long time to convey the connecting member. In addition, the task of reconnecting the broken electrode sheet may take a relatively long time. Summary of the Invention

[0007] Technical Problem

[0008] The present invention aims to provide a system for conveying a connecting member that can efficiently / effectively connect a broken electrode sheet when the electrode sheet breaks during conveyance.

[0009] Technical Solution

[0010] One aspect of the present invention provides a system for conveying a connecting member, the system including: a power transmission member installed along a conveying path for conveying an electrode sheet; a moving member installed on the power transmission member and moving along a specific moving path according to the movement of the power transmission member; and a power generation unit configured to generate power to be transmitted to the power transmission member, wherein when the electrode sheet breaks, the power generation unit is arranged to transmit power to the power transmission member, and the connecting member is conveyed along the moving path by the moving member, and the connecting member is provided for connecting the broken electrode sheet.

[0011] Advantageous Effects

[0012] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the working time can be shortened.

[0013] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the working efficiency can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 FIG. is a side view showing a transfer path of an electrode sheet in a transfer system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 FIG. is a perspective view showing a transfer system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 FIG. is an enlarged view showing a shaft member, a rotating member, and a power transmission member in a transfer system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 FIG. is a plan view showing a transfer system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 FIG. is a front view showing a moving member, an adhesive member, and a connecting member in a transfer system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 6 FIG. is a side view showing a moving path of a connecting member in a transfer system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 7 FIG. is a side view showing a moving path of a connecting member in a transfer system according to another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0021] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily implement the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0022] To clearly describe the present invention, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and descriptions related to well-known functions or configurations are excluded so as not to unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention. In this specification, when reference numerals are given to components in each drawing, the same or similar components are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

[0023] In addition, the terms or words used in this specification and the claims should not be construed restrictively in accordance with their ordinary or dictionary meanings, but rather should be construed in accordance with the meaning and concept that conforms to the technical idea of the present invention, based on the principle that the inventor can appropriately define the terms to best describe his or her invention.

[0024] Figure 1 is a side view showing the transfer path of the electrode sheet in the system 1 for transferring the connection member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] The system 1 for transferring the connection member (hereinafter referred to as the "transfer system") can be a system capable of transferring the electrode sheet and the connection member, and the connection member can connect the broken electrode sheet.

[0026] The transfer system 1 can include a plurality of rollers 2. The plurality of rollers 2 can support the electrode sheet (e.g., Figure 2 the electrode sheet 4 in). The plurality of rollers 2 support the electrode sheet and can transfer the electrode sheet based on the rotational force.

[0027] The plurality of rollers 2 can be arranged at intervals from each other. For example, the plurality of rollers 2 can be arranged at intervals from each other to form the transfer path P1 of the electrode sheet. The transfer path P1 of the electrode sheet can be a path for transferring the electrode sheet for a specific process, and Figure 1 the transfer path P1 shown in is an example and is not limited thereto.

[0028] The transfer system 1 can include side walls 3. The side walls 3 can rotatably support the plurality of rollers 2. For example, the side walls 3 can be provided on both sides of the plurality of rollers 2 so that the plurality of rollers 2 can rotate. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0029] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the transfer system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is an enlarged view showing the shaft member 10, the rotating member 11, and the power transmission member 12 in the transfer system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] The transfer system 1 can include a rotating member 11. For example, the rotating member 11 can be provided to transmit the rotational force to the power transmission member 12 to be described below so that the power transmission member 12 moves. A plurality of rotating members 11 can be provided on the side walls 3. The rotating member 11 can include protrusions formed in the circumferential direction to effectively transmit the rotational force to the power transmission member 12. When the rotating member 11 rotates, the protrusions of the rotating member 11 also rotate, thereby effectively moving the power transmission member 12.

[0031] The conveying system 1 may include a shaft member 10. For example, a plurality of shaft members 10 may be mounted on the side wall 3. The plurality of shaft members 10 may be mounted around the conveying path P1 along the conveying path P1.

[0032] The shaft member 10 may support the rotating member 11. For example, the shaft member 10 may support the rotating member 11 such that the rotating member 11 can rotate around the shaft member 10. Each of the plurality of shaft members 10 may support one of the plurality of rotating members 11.

[0033] The conveying system 1 may include a power transmission member 12. For example, the power transmission member 12 may be mounted along the conveying path P1 of the conveying electrode sheet 4. Again, for example, the power transmission member 12 may be mounted such that the separation distance from the conveying path P1 does not exceed a specific distance. The power transmission member 12 may be mounted such that a separate path (e.g., the movement path of the moving member 20 to be described below) is formed along the conveying path P1 of the electrode sheet 4.

[0034] The power transmission member 12 may be mounted on the rotating member 11 and may move according to the rotation of the rotating member 11. Specifically, for example, the power transmission member 12 may be a chain, and the chain may be mounted to surround the plurality of rotating members 11. As the plurality of rotating members 11 rotate, the power transmission member 12 mounted to surround the rotating member 11 may move in the rotation direction of the rotating member 11.

[0035] The power transmission member 12 may be mounted along the side wall 3. For example, when viewed from the side, the power transmission member 12 may be mounted on the side wall 3 along the conveying path P1 of the electrode sheet 4.

[0036] Figure 4 is a plan view showing the conveying system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a front view showing the moving member 20, the bonding member 30, and the connecting member 40 in the conveying system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] The conveying system 1 may include a moving member 20. For example, the moving member 20 may be mounted on the power transmission member 12. The moving member 20 is mounted on the power transmission member 12 and may move according to the movement of the power transmission member 12.

[0038] The moving member 20 may move along a specific movement path formed by the movement of the power transmission member 12. For example, the specific movement path may correspond to the arrangement of the power transmission member 12.

[0039] The moving member 20 may include a rod. For example, the moving member 20 may be a long bar-shaped rod and may move by being mounted on a power transmission member 12 having a chain shape. However, there may be no special limitation.

[0040] The connecting member 40 may be a member that can connect the broken area of the existing electrode sheet 4 when the electrode sheet 4 being conveyed breaks. For example, the connecting member 40 may include a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film. The broken area of the electrode sheet 4 may be connected by the connecting member 40 which is a PET film. Also for example, the connecting member 40 may be another electrode sheet different from the electrode sheet 4 being conveyed.

[0041] The conveying system 1 may include an adhesive member 30. The adhesive member 30 may bond the moving member 20 and the connecting member 40. For example, the adhesive member 30 may bond the connecting member 40 and the moving member 20 so that the connecting member 40 is conveyed according to the movement of the power transmission member 12.

[0042] The adhesive member 30 may include a double-sided tape. For example, the adhesive member 30 is a double-sided tape, and one surface of the double-sided tape may be attached to the moving member 20 and the other surface may be attached to the connecting member 40.

[0043] The connecting member 40 may move along a specific conveying path P2 according to the movement of the moving member 20. The specific conveying path P2 may be a specific movement path formed according to the movement of the power transmission member 12. In other words, the conveying path P2 may be a path corresponding to the arrangement of the power transmission member 12.

[0044] As described above, the connecting member 40 can be effectively conveyed to the area (or target area) where the electrode sheet 4 breaks by the moving member 20.

[0045] Figure 6 It is a side view showing the movement path of the connecting member 40 in the conveying system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] The conveying system 1 may include a power generation unit 50. The power generation unit 50 may generate power to be transmitted to the power transmission member 12. The power generation unit 50 may be electrically connected to the rotating member 11 and may transmit power to the rotating member 11. The power generation unit 50 may be a motor, but is not limited thereto.

[0047] The power generation unit 50 may supply power to the rotating member 11 and may temporarily stop the supply of power when the moving member 20 reaches the target area. In other words, the power generation unit 50 may control the supply or stop of power.

[0048] The power generation unit 50 can be installed at the initial point of the transfer connection member 40. For example, the power generation unit 50 can be installed in the area where the transfer connection member 40 starts and can be electrically connected to the rotating member 11 installed in this area.

[0049] A plurality of rotating members 11 can be provided, and the plurality of rotating members 11 can be structurally connected by the power transmission member 12. For example, the power transmission member 12 can be wound around the plurality of rotating members 11, and when one rotating member 11 rotates, the power generated due to the rotational force can be transmitted to the remaining rotating members 11.

[0050] When the electrode piece 4 breaks, in order to use the connection member 40 to connect the broken electrode piece 4, the power generation unit 50 can transmit power to the power transmission member 12 to transfer the connection member 40.

[0051] The power generation unit 50 can generate power to rotate the rotating member 11, and the power generation unit 50 can transmit power to the rotating member 11 to rotate the rotating member 11. When the rotating member 11 rotates, the power transmission member 12 installed on the rotating member 11 can also move. When the power transmission member 12 moves, the moving member 20 installed on the power transmission member 12 can also move.

[0052] The connection member 40 can be transferred along the transfer path P2. For example, as the power transmission member 12 moves, the connection member 40 attached to the moving member 20 through the adhesion member 30 can be transferred along the transfer path P2. In other words, the connection member 40 can be transferred along the transfer path P2 or the moving path of the power transmission member 12 through the moving member 20.

[0053] The transfer path P2 can correspond to the moving path of the power transmission member 12. The moving path of the power transmission member 12 can correspond to the moving path of the moving member 20.

[0054] The moving path of the moving member 20 can correspond to the transfer path P2 of the connection member 40.

[0055] The power transmission member 12 can form a closed curve. For example, as Figure 6 shown, the rotating members 11 can be arranged to be spaced apart from each other such that a closed curve is formed when the power transmission member 12 is installed. In other words, when viewed from the side, the power transmission member 12 can be installed on the closed curve to enable the moving member 20 to circulate on the closed curve.

[0056] When the power transmission member 12 is installed to form a closed curve, when power is transmitted through the power generation unit 50, the power transmission member 12 can circulate on the closed curve. The moving member 20 can move along the power transmission member 12 as it circulates on the closed curve.

[0057] The power generation unit 50 can supply power to the power transmission member 12 that circulates on the closed curve to move the moving member 20 to the target area.

[0058] Figure 7 It is a side view showing the movement path of the connecting member in the conveying system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] The power transmission member 12 can be arranged to reciprocate the moving member 20. For example, as Figure 7 shown, the rotating members 11 can be arranged at intervals such that an open curve is formed when the power transmission member 12 is installed. In other words, when viewed from the side, the power transmission member 12 can be installed on the open curve to reciprocate the moving member 20 on the open curve.

[0060] When the power transmission member 12 is installed to form an open curve, when power is transmitted through the power generation unit 50, the power transmission member 12 can reciprocate on the open curve. The moving member 20 can move along the power transmission member 12 as it reciprocates on the open curve.

[0061] The power generation unit 50 can supply power to the power transmission member 12 that reciprocates on the open curve to move the moving member 20 to the target area.

[0062] As described above, when the electrode sheet 4 breaks during conveyance, the connecting member 40 can be effectively conveyed to the break area. In addition, the broken electrode sheet 4 can be efficiently / effectively connected using the conveyed connecting member 40.

[0063] As described above, although the present invention has been described through limited embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can make various embodiments within the scope equivalent to the technical idea of the present invention and the appended claims.

[0064] [Reference numeral description]

[0065] 1: Conveying system

[0066] 2: Multiple rollers

[0067] 3: Side wall

[0068] 4: Electrode sheet

[0069] 10: Shaft member

[0070] 11: Rotating member

[0071] 12: Power transmission member

[0072] 20: Moving member

[0073] 30: Adhesive member

[0074] 40: Connecting member

[0075] 50: Power generation unit

[0076] P1: Transfer path of the electrode sheet

[0077] P2: Transfer path of the connecting member

Claims

1. A system for conveying a connecting member, the system comprising: A power transmission member installed along a conveying path of a conveying electrode sheet; A moving member installed on the power transmission member and moving along a specific moving path according to the movement of the power transmission member; And A power generation unit configured to generate power to be transmitted to the power transmission member, Wherein, when the electrode sheet breaks, the power generation unit is arranged to transmit power to the power transmission member, and the connecting member is conveyed by the moving member along the moving path, and the connecting member is arranged to connect the broken electrode sheet.

2. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of rollers configured to support the electrode sheet, convey the electrode sheet based on a rotational force, and arranged to be spaced apart from each other to form the conveying path of the electrode sheet.

3. The system according to claim 2, further comprising side walls configured to rotatably support the plurality of rollers on sides of the plurality of rollers, Among them, The power transmission member is installed along the side walls.

4. The system according to claim 2, wherein When viewed from the side, the power transmission member is installed on the moving path to enable the moving member to reciprocate along the moving path.

5. The system according to claim 2, wherein, When viewed from the side, the power transmission member is installed on a closed curve to enable the moving member to circulate on the closed curve.

6. The system according to claim 1, further comprising an adhesive member configured to adhere the connecting member and the moving member so that the connecting member is conveyed according to the movement of the power transmission member.

7. The system according to claim 6, wherein The adhesive member includes a double-sided tape.

8. The system according to claim 1, wherein, The power transmission member includes a chain.

9. The system according to claim 8, wherein, The moving member includes a rod, The rod is arranged to be installed on the chain and move.

10. The system according to claim 1, wherein, The moving path of the moving member corresponds to the conveying path of the connecting member.

11. The system according to claim 1, wherein, The power generation unit includes an electric motor.

12. The system according to claim 1, wherein, The connecting member includes a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film.

13. The system according to claim 1, wherein The connecting member is an additional electrode sheet different from the electrode sheet.

14. The system according to claim 1, further comprising: A rotating member arranged to transmit a rotational force to the power transmission member to move the power transmission member; And A shaft member arranged to support the rotating member.

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