Electrode Assembly Gripper Layout to Protect Uncoated Edges

The patent introduces a transfer member as an intermediary component that contacts only the coated outer surface of the electrode assembly, not the uncoated portion. This transfer member acts as a mediator between the transfer apparatus and the electrode assembly, enabling the transfer process while protecting the uncoated portion from damage or contamination. The transfer member is specifically designed to engage with the coated surface only, thus resolving the contradiction between simplified transfer and quality maintenance.

The patent applies local quality by designing the transfer member with differentiated contact characteristics - it is configured to contact only specific regions (the coated outer surface) while avoiding other regions (the uncoated portion). The transfer member's contact surface is specifically tailored to match the geometry and properties of the coated surface, enabling stable multi-point gripping without risking damage to the uncoated portion. This localized contact strategy resolves the contradiction between transfer stability and damage prevention.

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring the transfer member's geometry and contact surface to match the electrode assembly's coated outer surface before the transfer process begins. The transfer member is designed in advance with specific dimensional parameters and surface characteristics that ensure it will contact only the coated portion and avoid the uncoated portion during transfer. This preliminary design and configuration eliminate the need for complex real-time adjustment mechanisms, thus reducing device complexity while maintaining high contact position precision.