Pouch Battery Edge Folding Apparatus with Adjustable Gap Spacers

A guide member is introduced as an intermediary component between the forming rolls and the support means. The guide member includes a guide surface that contacts the edge of the pouch-type secondary battery and guides it through the forming rolls. By adjusting the position of the guide member relative to the forming rolls, all forming rolls can be aligned simultaneously without individual adjustment, significantly reducing alignment time while maintaining the target cross-sectional shape.

The guide member is designed with a specific structure including a guide surface and positioning features that enable self-alignment. When the guide member is positioned, it automatically ensures correct alignment of all forming rolls with the edge of the battery pouch without requiring operator skill or judgment. This self-aligning mechanism eliminates variability caused by different operator skills and ensures consistent folding quality.

The forming process is divided into multiple stages with multiple forming rolls arranged in sequence, each roll progressively folding the edge to achieve the target cross-sectional shape. The guide member segments the control function by providing a guide surface that contacts the edge and directs it through each forming roll in sequence. This segmentation allows complex folding to be achieved through simple, repeatable units while maintaining overall system manageability.