Electrode Plate Centerline Correction for Battery Winding

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Problem

Existing deviation correction methods for electrode plates in battery cell winding rely on edge position corrections, which fail to account for the effective width of the electrode plate, leading to inefficient and inaccurate corrections, requiring manual adjustments to ensure quality.

Innovation Solution

A deviation correction apparatus that detects the width of the coating layer on the electrode plate to determine its centerline position, using this centerline as a reference for correction, allowing for automatic and precise alignment of anode and cathode plates without manual intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If edge position deviation correction is performed using existing methods, then deviation correction is achieved, but manual adjustment is still required and correction accuracy is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeviation correction accuracyVSAvoidmanual adjustment requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment with an automatic control system that uses vision detection to identify electrode plate position and width, calculates deviation from standard centerline, and automatically adjusts the deviation correction mechanism to achieve precise alignment without manual intervention

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-correction by automatically detecting electrode plate parameters, calculating the required correction amount based on the difference between actual and standard centerlines, and autonomously adjusting the deviation correction mechanism to maintain accurate alignment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Device complexity

If edge position correction is used as reference, then correction process is simple, but correction accuracy deteriorates when electrode plate width is abnormal

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecorrection method simplicityVSAvoidcenterline alignment accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the correction reference parameter from edge position to centerline position, which is dynamically calculated based on detected electrode plate width and position. This allows the system to adapt to varying plate widths while maintaining accurate centerline alignment for proper anode-cathode nesting

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback control by continuously detecting electrode plate position and width, comparing actual centerline with standard centerline, and automatically adjusting the deviation correction mechanism based on the calculated deviation to maintain precise alignment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If manual adjustment is performed to ensure quality, then product quality is maintained, but production efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery cell qualityVSAvoidproduction efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual quality control operations with an automated vision-based detection and control system that continuously monitors electrode plate parameters and automatically adjusts deviation correction, maintaining high product quality while eliminating manual intervention and improving production efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentEP4273984A1Deviation correction apparatus and winding machine
Publication Date: 2023.11.08 CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED
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AI summary

This application provides a deviation correction apparatus (10) and a winding machine (50). The deviation correction apparatus (10) is used for deviation correction of an electrode plate (20), the electrode plate (20) including a coating layer (21). The deviation correction apparatus (10) includes: a width detecting apparatus (11) for detecting a width of the coating layer (21); a processor (12) communicatively connected with the width detecting apparatus (11), configured to determine a centerline position of the electrode plate (20) based on the width of the coating layer (21); and a deviation correction mechanism (13), configured to perform deviation correction for the electrode plate (20) based on the centerline position of the electrode plate (20) and a preset standard centerline position. The deviation correction apparatus (10) is used for implementing efficient and accurate deviation correction for the electrode plate (20).