A short stress path-type electrode sheet rolling machine and an integrated machine equipment for manufacturing lithium battery electrode sheets, whereby the rolling machine comprises: an upper roller mechanism, a lower roller mechanism, an upper bearing base, a lower bearing base and a roller-gap adjusting mechanism; the upper roller mechanism is connected to the upper bearing base, and the lower roller mechanism is connected to the lower bearing base; the upper bearing base and the lower bearing base are connected by means of a guide shaft; the roller-gap adjusting mechanism is connected to the upper roller mechanism so as to adjust a roller gap between the upper roller mechanism and the lower roller mechanism. The rolling machine has a simpler and more reliable structure, has a shorter stress return path when performing electrode sheet rolling, and may improve rolling precision and rolling quality.

The present application relates to a device for preparing an electrode assembly and a preparation method of the electrode assembly. Wherein the device for preparing the electrode assembly includes: a winding assembly; a plurality of first electrode plate unwinding apparatuses, configured to provide a plurality of first electrode plates for the winding assembly; and at least one second electrode plate unwinding apparatus, configured to provide at least one second electrode plate for the winding assembly, wherein a polarity of the first electrode plate is opposite to a polarity of the second electrode plate; and wherein the winding assembly is configured to wind the plurality of first electrode plates and the at least one second electrode plate, to form an electrode assembly. The present application is used for improving winding efficiency of the electrode assembly.

A formation capacity-grading equipment for a cylindrical lithium-ion battery comprises a rack, a charge and discharge power box for charging and discharging the cylindrical lithium-ion battery, a battery clamping mechanism for clamping the positive and negative electrodes of the cylindrical lithium-ion battery, a battery tray for placing the cylindrical lithium-ion battery, and a controller, wherein the rack is provided with several layers of work stations for formation and capacity grading of the battery; the charge and discharge power box and the battery clamping mechanisms are provided at each layer of the work stations; a power transmission end of the charge and discharge power box is electrically connected to a power transmission end of the battery clamping mechanism; and a control end of the charge and discharge power box and a control end of the battery clamping mechanism are in signal connection respectively with a signal transmission port of the controller.

A sealing device for a secondary battery, the sealing device configured to seal a sealing part of a pouch through which an electrode lead extends according to the present invention comprises: a lower sealing tool configured to receive the sealing part of the pouch seated thereon; and an upper sealing tool configured to press and seal the sealing part of the pouch, wherein the lower sealing tool comprises: a lower fixed block configured to receive the sealing part of the pouch seated on a top surface thereof; and one or more lower detachable blocks detachably coupled to the lower fixed block and configured to support a portion of the sealing part through which the electrode lead does not extend.

A mandrel for manufacturing an electrode assembly includes a first mandrel member having a semicircular cross-section and a predetermined length, and a second mandrel member configured to define a cylindrical shape of the mandrel by being coupled to the first mandrel member while facing the first mandrel member. A concave-convex part is provided on joint surfaces of the first and second mandrel members. The concave-convex part includes a protrusion and a groove formed in a longitudinal direction so as to engage with each other.

A jig for manufacturing a rechargeable battery includes a plurality of pressing parts, each pressing part being configured to press a circumference of a welding part of a corresponding cylindrical rechargeable battery; and a jig plate supporting the plurality of pressing parts, the jig plate including a flow path for circulation of a refrigerant therein. A method manufacturing a rechargeable battery using the jig is also provided.

A sealing apparatus for a secondary battery is disclosed, the sealing apparatus configured to seal a battery case of the secondary battery with an electrode assembly therein. The sealing apparatus comprises: a pair of sealing blocks which press the outer circumferential surface of the battery case; and a heating unit which is provided in the pair of sealing blocks and heat the pair of sealing blocks. The pair of sealing blocks comprise: lead sealing regions configured to press the lead sealing portion of the battery case; and case sealing regions configured to press the case sealing portion of the battery case. The heating unit heats the lead sealing regions and the case sealing regions of the pair of sealing blocks at different temperatures.

In an embodiment, a heating apparatus for heating an electrode group structure includes a chamber, a heat conduction plate, a temperature adjustment unit, a pressure adjustment unit, and a controller. In a state where the heat conduction plate is in contact with the current collectors of a plurality of the electrode group structures in a heating room inside chamber, the heat conduction plate enables heat to be conducted to the current collectors of the electrode group structures. The controller controls operation of the temperature adjustment unit and the pressure adjustment unit in a state where the heat conduction plate is in contact with the current collectors of the electrode group structures.

The present disclosure relates to winding device that includes a controller for determining a winding speed corresponding to a tension profile of a substrate to be wound and for outputting a motor control signal corresponding to the winding speed. The winding device includes an electric motor for rotating a winding core to wind the substrate according to the motor control signal; and a tension sensor that is installed on a conveying roller that transports the substrate wound around the winding core to precisely sense a tension value of the substrate in real time and provide the tension value to the controller. The controller dynamically controls the winding speed of the electric motor by using the tension value.

The present invention provides a secondary battery. The secondary battery comprises a first electrode tab and a first electrode plate. The first electrode plate first electrode plate comprises a first current collector, a first active layer, a first electrode tab receiving groove and a first electrode plate notch. The first active layer is disposed on a surface of the first current collector. The first electrode tab receiving groove is configured to receive the first electrode tab, and the first electrode tab is electrically connected with the first current collector through the first electrode tab receiving groove. The first electrode plate notch is disposed on an edge of the first electrode tab receiving groove.