3D DSF&EOL Simulation for Secondary Battery Defect Training

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Solution Overview

Problem

The rapid growth of the electric vehicle market has led to a significant increase in demand for secondary battery production, resulting in a shortage of skilled workers due to inefficient training methods and high worker turnover, making it difficult to respond to various defect situations effectively during factory operations.

Innovation Solution

A simulation apparatus and method for Double Side Folding and End Of Line (DSF&EOL) in secondary battery production, which includes a computer program stored on a computer-readable medium, simulates the operation of 3D DSF&EOL, allows for training scenarios, adjusts parameters based on user actions and conditions, and identifies defect scenarios to improve worker training and response efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional training methods (watching experienced workers) are used, then workers can learn operational skills, but training time becomes excessively long and production schedules are disrupted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworker skill acquisitionVSAvoidtraining time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a virtual copy of the secondary battery production apparatus and defect scenarios, allowing trainees to practice in a simulated environment that replicates real operational conditions without affecting actual production schedules. This virtual replica enables repeated training cycles compressed into shorter timeframes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-programs various defect scenarios and operational procedures into the simulation apparatus before training begins. Trainees encounter pre-configured defect situations and learn standardized response procedures in advance, reducing the time needed to respond to actual defects during production.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If general factory operation training is provided, then workers learn basic operational procedures, but they cannot immediately respond to various defect situations that occur during factory operation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational procedure knowledgeVSAvoiddefect response capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The simulation apparatus incorporates specific defect scenarios with localized quality variations (e.g., different defect types, positions, and characteristics in the pouch battery production process). Trainees learn to identify and respond to specific defect conditions rather than generic operations, enhancing their adaptability to actual defect situations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts training scenarios to present various defect conditions and operational challenges. The simulation can modify defect parameters, operational sequences, and emergency situations to adapt to different training levels and real-world variability, making workers more versatile in handling unexpected situations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Productivity

If more skilled workers are trained to handle defect situations, then production efficiency improves, but the shortage of skilled workers persists due to high turnover and insufficient training capacity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduction efficiencyVSAvoidnumber of skilled workers
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The simulation apparatus serves multiple functions: it trains new workers, provides refresher training for experienced workers, documents standard operating procedures, and enables rapid skill assessment. This multi-functional training system maximizes the development of skilled workers within existing resource constraints, helping to mitigate the skilled worker shortage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20240119856A1Simulation apparatus and simulation method of DSF and EOL for secondary battery production
Publication Date: 2024.04.11 LG ENERGY SOLUTION LTD
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AI summary

A simulation apparatus and a simulation method of Double Side Folding and End of Line (DSF&EOL) for secondary battery production are provided. The simulation apparatus includes a memory configured to store at least one instruction and at least one processor configured to execute the at least one instruction stored in the memory, the at least one instruction including instructions for executing an apparatus operating unit including 3D DSF&EOL related to secondary battery production and quality information of a material produced by the 3D DSF&EOL apparatus; executing a facility operating unit including a plurality of adjustment parameters for determining an operation of the 3D DSF&EOL; obtaining at least one of first user action information obtained through the apparatus operating unit or first user condition information obtained through the facility operating unit; determining an operation of the 3D DSF&EOL based on at least one of the obtained first user action information or first user condition information; and double-folding a side wing of a cell related to the 3D DSF&EOL and checking characteristics based on the determined operation.