Transfer system for transferring connecting members

Abstract

A connecting member transport system according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a power transmission member provided along a transport path along which an electrode sheet is transported, a moving member attached to the power transmission member and moving along a predetermined transport path as the power transmission member moves, and a power generating unit that generates power to be transmitted to the power transmission member, and when the electrode sheet is broken, the power generating unit transmits power to the power transmission member, and the moving member transports a connecting member provided to connect the broken electrode sheet along the transport path.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority based on Korean Patent Application No. 10-2022-0183712, filed December 23, 2022, and all contents disclosed in the documents of this Korean patent application are incorporated herein by reference. The present invention relates to a transport system for transporting a connecting member. [Background technology]

[0002] To solve the problems of environmental pollution and the energy shortage caused by the depletion of petroleum resources, research and development into power generation based on environmentally friendly energy sources is being conducted. In particular, research into secondary batteries is being actively conducted, and various aspects such as the materials, structure, processes, and stability of secondary batteries are being studied.

[0003] The electrode sheet undergoes a process of being transported during various processes. If the electrode sheet is broken during this process, it is necessary to reconnect the broken electrode sheet using a connecting member.

[0004] According to conventional techniques, if an electrode sheet breaks during transportation, it must be manually reconnected. When the connecting member passes through the roll, it is difficult to transport the sheet along a predetermined path, which takes a considerable amount of time. Furthermore, reconnecting the broken electrode sheet can take a considerable amount of time. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a connecting member transport system that can efficiently / effectively connect broken electrode sheets when breakage occurs during transport of the electrode sheets. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A connecting member transport system according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a power transmission member provided along a transport path along which an electrode sheet is transported, a moving member attached to the power transmission member and moving along a predetermined transport path as the power transmission member moves, and a power generating unit that generates power to be transmitted to the power transmission member, and when the electrode sheet is broken, the power generating unit transmits power to the power transmission member, and the moving member transports a connecting member provided to connect the broken electrode sheet along the transport path. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the working time can be reduced. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, work efficiency can be improved. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view showing a transfer path of an electrode sheet in a transfer system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view of a transfer system according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing a shaft member, a rotating member, and a power transmission member of a transport system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a transfer system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a front view showing a moving member, an adhesive member, and a connecting member of a transfer system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a side view showing a movement path of a connecting member in a transfer system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a side view showing a movement path of a connecting member in a transfer system according to another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can easily understand and practice the preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0010] In order to clearly explain the present invention, detailed descriptions of parts that are not relevant to the explanation or related known technologies that unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention will be omitted, and in this specification, when assigning reference symbols to components in each drawing, the same or similar reference symbols will be assigned to the same or similar components throughout the specification.

[0011] Furthermore, the terms and words used in this specification and claims should not be interpreted in a limited way to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, but should be interpreted in a way that is consistent with the technical idea of ​​the present invention, based on the principle that inventors can appropriately define the concepts of terms in order to best explain their inventions.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a side view showing a transport path of an electrode sheet in a connection member transport system 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The connecting member transport system 1 (hereinafter referred to as "transport system") can transport electrode sheets, and may be a system that can transport connecting members that can connect broken electrode sheets.

[0013] The transfer system 1 may include a plurality of rolls 2. The plurality of rolls 2 may support an electrode sheet (e.g., electrode sheet 4 in FIG. 2). The plurality of rolls 2 may support the electrode sheet and transfer the electrode sheet based on a rotational force.

[0014] The rolls 2 may be spaced apart from one another. For example, the rolls 2 may be spaced apart from one another to form a transfer path P1 for the electrode sheet. The transfer path P1 for the electrode sheet may be a path along which the electrode sheet is transferred for a predetermined process, and the transfer path P1 shown in FIG. 1 is merely an example and is not limiting.

[0015] The transfer system 1 may include side walls 3. The side walls 3 may rotatably support the plurality of rolls 2. For example, the side walls 3 may be disposed on both sides of the plurality of rolls 2 so that the plurality of rolls 2 can rotate. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

[0016] Figure 2 is an oblique view showing a transfer system 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 3 is an enlarged view showing a shaft member 10, a rotating member 11, and a power transmission member 12 of the transfer system 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] The transfer system 1 may include a rotating member 11. For example, the rotating member 11 may be provided to transmit a rotational force to the power transmission member 12, which will be described later, so that the power transmission member 12 moves. A plurality of rotating members 11 may be arranged on the side wall 3. The rotating member 11 may have a protruding portion formed along the circumferential direction in order to effectively transmit the rotational force to the power transmission member 12. As the rotating member 11 rotates, the protruding portion of the rotating member 11 also rotates, allowing the power transmission member 12 to move effectively.

[0018] The transfer system 1 may include a shaft member 10. For example, a plurality of shaft members 10 may be provided on the side wall 3. A plurality of shaft members 10 may be provided along and around the transfer path P1.

[0019] The shaft member 10 can support the rotating member 11. For example, the shaft member 10 can support the rotating member 11 such that the rotating member 11 is rotatable relative to the shaft member 10. A plurality of shaft members 10 can support a plurality of rotating members 11, respectively.

[0020] The transfer system 1 may include a power transmission member 12. For example, the power transmission member 12 may be provided along a transfer path P1 along which the electrode sheet 4 is transferred. As another example, the power transmission member 12 may be provided so that its distance from the transfer path P1 does not exceed a predetermined distance. The power transmission member 12 may be provided so that another path (e.g., a path for a moving member 20, which will be described later) is formed along the transfer path P1 of the electrode sheet 4.

[0021] The power transmission member 12 can be attached to the rotating member 11 and can move with the rotation of the rotating member 11. As a specific example, the power transmission member 12 can be a chain, and the chain can be attached in a form that surrounds the multiple rotating members 11. When the multiple rotating members 11 rotate, the power transmission member 12 attached in a form that surrounds the rotating members 11 can move in the rotational direction.

[0022] The power transmission member 12 can be provided along the side wall 3. For example, the power transmission member 12 can be provided on the side wall 3 along the transfer path P1 of the electrode sheet 4 when viewed from the side.

[0023] FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a transfer system 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a front view showing a moving member 20, an adhesive member 30, and a connecting member 40 of the transfer system 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] The transport system 1 may include a moving member 20. For example, the moving member 20 may be attached to the power transmission member 12. The moving member 20 is attached to the power transmission member 12 and may move in conjunction with the movement of the power transmission member 12.

[0025] The moving member 20 can move along a predetermined path of movement formed by the movement of the power transmission member 12. For example, the predetermined path of movement can correspond to the arrangement of the power transmission member 12.

[0026] The moving member 20 may include a rod. For example, the moving member 20 may be a long rod attached to the chain-like power transmission member 12 and moved. However, the moving member 20 is not particularly limited.

[0027] The connecting member 40 may be a member that can connect broken electrode sheets 4 when existing electrode sheets 4 being transported are broken. For example, the connecting member 40 may include a PET film. Broken electrode sheets 4 can be connected via the connecting member 40, which is a PET film. As another example, the connecting member 40 may be an additional electrode sheet that is distinct from the electrode sheets 4 being transported.

[0028] The transport system 1 may include an adhesive member 30. The adhesive member 30 may adhere the moving member 20 and the connecting member 40. For example, the adhesive member 30 may attach the connecting member 40 and the moving member 20 such that the connecting member 40 is transported in conjunction with the movement of the power transmission member 12.

[0029] The adhesive member 30 may include a double-sided tape. For example, the adhesive member 30 may be a double-sided tape, with one side being attached to the moving member 20 and the other side being attached to the connecting member 40.

[0030] The connecting member 40 can move along a predetermined transfer path P2 by movement of the moving member 20. The predetermined transfer path P2 may be a predetermined transfer path formed by movement of the power transmission member 12. In other words, the transfer path P2 may be a path corresponding to the arrangement of the power transmission member 12.

[0031] As described above, the connecting member 40 can be efficiently transported via the moving member 20 to the region (or target region) where the breakage of the electrode sheet 4 has occurred.

[0032] FIG. 6 is a side view showing the movement path of the connecting member 40 in the transfer system 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The transport system 1 may include a power generating unit 50. The power generating unit 50 may generate power to be transmitted to the power transmission member 12. The power generating unit 50 may be electrically connected to the rotating member 11 and may transmit power to the rotating member 11. The power generating unit 50 may be, but is not limited to, a motor.

[0033] The power generating unit 50 provides power to the rotating member 11, but can temporarily suspend the provision of power when the moving member 20 reaches the target area. In other words, the power generating unit 50 can control the provision or suspension of power.

[0034] The power generating unit 50 may be provided at a starting point where the connecting member 40 is transferred. For example, the power generating unit 50 may be provided in a region where the connecting member 40 starts to be transferred, and may be electrically connected to the rotating member 11 provided in the region.

[0035] A plurality of rotating members 11 may be provided and may be structurally connected by a power transmission member 12. For example, the power transmission member 12 may be wound around the plurality of rotating members 11, and when one rotating member 11 rotates, power due to the rotational force may be transmitted to the remaining rotating members 11.

[0036] If the electrode sheet 4 breaks, the power generating unit 50 can transmit power to the power transmission member 12 to move the connecting member 40 in order to connect the broken electrode sheet 4 using the connecting member 40.

[0037] The power generating unit 50 can generate power capable of rotating the rotating member 11, and the power generating unit 50 can transmit the power to the rotating member 11 to rotate the rotating member 11. When the rotating member 11 rotates, the power transmission member 12 attached to the rotating member 11 can also move. When the power transmission member 12 moves, the moving member 20 attached to the power transmission member 12 can also move.

[0038] The connecting member 40 can be transported along the transport path P2. For example, as the power transmission member 12 moves, the connecting member 40 adhered to the moving member 20 by the adhesive member 30 can be transported along the transport path P2. In other words, the connecting member 40 can be transported by the moving member 20 along the transport path P2 or the movement path of the power transmission member 12.

[0039] The transfer path P2 may correspond to the movement path of the power transmission member 12. The movement path of the power transmission member 12 may correspond to the movement path of the moving member 20. The movement path of the moving member 20 can correspond to the transfer path P2 of the connecting member 40.

[0040] The power transmission member 12 can form a closed curve. For example, as shown in Fig. 6, the rotating members 11 can be spaced apart so that a closed curve is formed when the power transmission member 12 is attached. In other words, the power transmission member 12 can be provided on a closed curve so that the moving member 20 circulates on the closed curve when viewed from the side.

[0041] When the power transmission member 12 is provided to form a closed curve, the power transmission member 12 can circulate on the closed curve when power is transmitted from the power generating unit 50. The moving member 20 can circulate on the closed curve along the power transmission member 12. The power generating unit 50 can provide power to the power transmission member 12 that circulates on the closed curve so that the moving member 20 moves to the target area.

[0042] FIG. 7 is a side view showing a movement path of a connecting member in a transfer system according to another embodiment of the present invention. The power transmission member 12 can be provided so that the moving member 20 can reciprocate. For example, as shown in Fig. 7, the rotating members 11 can be spaced apart so that an open curve is formed when the power transmission member 12 is attached. In other words, the power transmission member 12 can be provided on an open curve so that the moving member 20 can reciprocate on the open curve when viewed from the side.

[0043] When the power transmission member 12 is provided to form an open curve, the power transmission member 12 can reciprocate on the open curve when power is transmitted from the power generating unit 50. The moving member 20 can reciprocate on the open curve along the power transmission member 12. The power generating unit 50 can provide power to the power transmission member 12 that circulates on the open curve so that the moving member 20 moves to the target area.

[0044] As described above, if a break occurs during transportation of the electrode sheet 4, the connecting member 40 can be efficiently transported to the broken area. Furthermore, the transported connecting member 40 can be used to efficiently / effectively connect the broken electrode sheet 4.

[0045] Although the present invention has been described above using limited embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various implementations are possible within the scope equivalent to the technical concept of the present invention and the claims that will be described later by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. [Explanation of symbols]

[0046] 1:Transport system 2: Multiple roles 3: Side wall 4: Electrode sheet 10: Shaft material 11: Rotating member 12: Power transmission components 20: Moving parts 30: Adhesive material 40: Connecting member 50: Power generation unit P1: Electrode sheet transport path P2: Transfer path for connecting parts

Claims

1. a power transmission member provided along a transport path along which the electrode sheet is transported; a moving member attached to the power transmission member and moving along a predetermined moving path in association with the movement of the power transmission member; a power generating unit that generates power to be transmitted to the power transmission member; Including, A connecting member transport system, wherein, when the electrode sheet is broken, the power generating unit transmits power to the power transmission member, and the connecting member, which is configured to connect the broken electrode sheet, is transported along the movement path by the moving member.

2. 2. The connection member transport system according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of rolls that support the electrode sheet, transport the electrode sheet based on a rotational force, are spaced apart from each other, and are provided to form the transport path for the electrode sheet.

3. The rollers further include a side wall that rotatably supports the rollers from the sides thereof, The coupling member transport system according to claim 2 , wherein the power transmission member is provided along the side wall.

4. The power transmission member is The connecting member transport system according to claim 2 , wherein the moving member is provided on the moving path so as to reciprocate along the moving path when viewed from the side.

5. The power transmission member is The connection member transport system according to claim 2 , wherein the moving members are provided on the closed curve so as to circulate on one closed curve when viewed from the side.

6. The connecting member transport system according to claim 1 , further comprising an adhesive member that attaches the connecting member and the moving member so that the connecting member is transported in accordance with the movement of the power transmission member.

7. The adhesive member is The connector transport system of claim 6 , including double-sided tape.

8. The linkage member transport system of claim 1 , wherein the power transmission member includes a chain.

9. the moving member includes a rod, The link member transport system of claim 8 , wherein the rod is mounted to the chain for movement.

10. The movement path of the moving member is The coupling member transport system of claim 1 , corresponding to the transport path of the coupling member.

11. The power generating unit is The linkage member transport system of claim 1 including a motor.

12. The connecting member is The connector transport system of claim 1 , comprising a PET film.

13. The connecting member is The coupling member transport system of claim 1 , wherein the coupling member transport system is an additional electrode sheet distinct from the electrode sheet.

14. a rotating member provided to transmit a rotational force to the power transmission member so as to move the power transmission member; The coupling member transport system of claim 1 , further comprising: a shaft member configured to support the rotating member.

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