WO2024039221A1 - 젤리-롤형 전극조립체 및 이의 제조방법 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a jelly-roll type electrode assembly including an electrode sheet to which an adhesive is added and a method of manufacturing the same. Specifically, it relates to a jelly-roll type electrode assembly and a manufacturing method thereof that prevent damage to the separator sheet by curved the end of the winding start portion of the electrode sheet that is less close to the winding start point among the electrode sheets constituting the jelly-roll type electrode assembly. .
- lithium secondary batteries can be divided into cylindrical or square secondary batteries in which the electrode assembly is built into a cylindrical or square metal can, and pouch-type secondary batteries in which the electrode assembly is built into a pouch-shaped case made of aluminum laminate sheets. there is.
- Cylindrical secondary batteries use a jelly-roll type electrode assembly in which an electrode sheet and a separator sheet are wound together. Because the electrode sheet repeats expansion and contraction during the charging and discharging process, the circumference of the jelly-roll type electrode assembly may expand or the length may be extended at the front and rear ends of the electrode sheet.
- the electrode sheet is taken out of the electrode roll and cut to a certain length to form an electrode assembly.
- the cut surface of the electrode sheet may not be smooth and may be sharp.
- a sharp cut edge of the electrode sheet may cause damage to the separator sheet, which may cause the insulation of the electrode assembly to be destroyed.
- Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a jelly-roll type electrode assembly according to the prior art
- Figure 2 is a partial enlarged view of the center of Figure 1.
- the jelly-roll type electrode assembly 100 includes a first separator sheet 130, a first electrode sheet 110, a second separator sheet 140, and a second electrode sheet 120. It is wound in a laminated state. At the starting point of winding the jelly-roll type electrode assembly 100, the inner end of the first electrode sheet 110 extends further than the inner end of the second electrode sheet 120. Depending on the charging and discharging of the jelly-roll type electrode assembly 100, the second electrode sheet 120 may be extended or reduced in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 2.
- the first separator sheet 130 is shown as extending further than the first electrode sheet 110, but the ends of the first separator sheet 130 and the first electrode sheet 110 are It may match, and this can be changed as needed.
- the cut surface of the inner end of the second electrode sheet 120 is sharp due to cutting, damaging the first separator sheet 130 and the second separator sheet 140 that are in contact with the cut surface.
- the thickness of the sheet 130 and the second separator sheet 140 may gradually become thinner.
- the damaged separator sheets gradually become thinner as expansion and contraction of the first electrode sheet 110 and the second electrode sheet 120 are repeated, and holes may form in the second electrode sheet. A short circuit may occur when the inner end of the sheet 120 contacts the first electrode sheet 110.
- the first electrode sheet 110 contracts by charging and discharging. Even if it expands, there is no problem of short circuit between the inner end of the first electrode sheet 110 and the second electrode sheet 120.
- Figure 3 is a photograph of the beginning of the winding of the rolled Zeller-roll type electrode assembly
- Figure 4 is a photograph of the edge of the cut positive electrode magnified 200 times. 3 and 4, it can be seen that the above problem substantially occurs in the wound jelly-roll type electrode assembly.
- Figure 4 is a photograph taken from the top of the cut edge of the anode. Compared to the coordinates and reference numerals in FIG. 8, the cutting surface 112 was photographed from the vertical upper part of the Z-axis. The differently colored border in the center corresponds to the cutting surface 112, with the right side being a simple background and the left side being the anode. As can be seen in Figure 4, the cutting surface of the anode is very sharp.
- Figure 3 is a photograph taken of the beginning of the winding of the rolled Zeller-roll type electrode assembly, and it can be seen that there is a bright or white part inside the central dotted circle.
- Figure 3 is a photograph taken by placing a light on the back of the released electrode assembly, where a part of the separator sheet is cut and the light leaks out is a bright or white area inside the circle indicated by a dotted line.
- the circle indicated by the dotted line is the inner end of the positive electrode sheet at the beginning of the winding of the electrode assembly. Through this, it can be seen that the separator sheet in contact with the inner end of the positive electrode sheet at the beginning of the winding of the electrode assembly was damaged.
- Patent Document 1 relates to an electrode assembly having a structure wound with a separator interposed between a positive electrode sheet and a negative electrode sheet.
- a double-sided adhesive tape is attached to the uncoated portion of the positive electrode sheet, and the separator and the positive electrode sheet are adhered to each other. It becomes.
- the mechanical rigidity of the separator located at the center of the jelly-roll type electrode assembly is complemented, and the low friction of the separator during the winding process prevents the problem of the anode or cathode sheet sliding and contacting the opposite electrode, resulting in an internal short circuit. It can be prevented.
- Patent Document 2 discloses a configuration in which an electrode winding group is wound around a cylindrical shaft, and the winding start end of the separator is bonded to the cylindrical shaft with an acrylic adhesive.
- the winding start end of the separator is bonded to the shaft with the acrylic adhesive, so winding workability is improved, and even if vibration is applied to the cylindrical lithium-ion battery, lead breakage or damage to the electrode winding group is prevented. Internal short circuit can be prevented.
- Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 only disclose a configuration that is fixed with an adhesive, and do not recognize the problem that the separator may be damaged when the cut surface of the electrode sheet is wound in an uneven state, and do not recognize the problem that could be a solution to this problem. It's impossible.
- Patent Document 3 is a wound electrode assembly in which the edge of the negative electrode active material layer formed at the end in the width direction is formed at an acute angle. This was intended to prevent damage caused by shrinkage of the separator. Patent Document 3 only improves the problem of the uncoated portion that can be easily observed from the outside, and does not recognize the problem inside the winding recognized in the present invention. In addition, because the thickness of the electrode active material layer is very thin, it is practically impossible to make the edge part into an acute angle through separate processing. In Patent Document 3, an acute angle is obtained by using a method in which the applied compositions contact each other while flowing in the width direction using an application device having two applicators. However, in the case of continuous application in the longitudinal direction as in the present invention, Not applicable.
- Breakage of the separator and short circuit caused by the sharp cut surface of the electrode sheet at the center of the winding of the jelly-roll type electrode assembly are problems that occur as charging and discharging continue, but in the past, denaturation of the cathode and anode materials and formation of lithium dentrite occur. It was only recognized that the charging and discharging life was coming to an end due to such reasons.
- the present invention conducted continuous research and found that the charging and discharging life of the battery can be shortened even by physical damage to the separator sheet at the center of the winding of the jelly-roll type electrode assembly. As such, in the past, not only was the problem caused by damage to the separator sheet not recognized, but no solution was also proposed.
- Patent Document 1 Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 2009-0027314 (2009.03.17)
- Patent Document 2 Japanese Patent Publication No. 2001-126769 (May 11, 2001)
- Patent Document 3 Japanese Patent Publication No. 2015-181112 (2015.10.15)
- the present invention analyzes each of the parts that may be problematic when charging and discharging a secondary battery, especially a cylindrical secondary battery, for a long time, and addresses tearing of the separator sheet during a long charging and discharging cycle, especially at the beginning of winding in a jelly-roll type electrode assembly. It has been found that damage to the separator sheet has a very significant impact on the long life of the battery, and the present invention aims to solve this problem.
- the present invention is intended to solve the above problems, and provides a jelly-roll type electrode assembly and a manufacturing method thereof that prevent the separator from being damaged and short circuited by the sharp cutting edge of the electrode sheet at the winding center of the jelly-roll type electrode assembly.
- the purpose is to provide
- the electrode assembly according to the present invention for achieving the above object includes a first separator sheet, a first electrode sheet, a second separator sheet, and a second electrode sheet, which are sequentially stacked, and the first separator sheet is the innermost side.
- the first electrode sheet is wound so that it is outermost, and a corner in contact with the first separator sheet and the second separator sheet at the inner end of the second electrode sheet may be curved.
- the outer surface of the protective resin added to at least some of the corners and corners of the inner end of the second electrode sheet may be configured in a curved shape.
- the protective resin may be any one or more selected from the group consisting of instant adhesives, hot melt adhesives, and pressure-sensitive adhesives.
- the protective resin may include an elastic material.
- the inner end of the first electrode sheet may be configured to extend further toward the winding center than the inner end of the second electrode sheet.
- the protective resin may be further added to the cut surface of the start portion of the second electrode sheet winding.
- the cut surface of the inner end of the second electrode sheet may be curved.
- At least a portion of the cut surface may have a thickness that decreases toward the inner end.
- the protective resin may not adhere to the first separator sheet and the second separator sheet.
- the first electrode sheet may be a negative electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet may be a positive electrode sheet.
- the present invention provides a cylindrical battery cell in which the jelly-roll type electrode assembly is accommodated in a cylindrical battery case.
- the present invention also provides a method for manufacturing the jelly-roll type electrode assembly.
- the manufacturing method of the jelly-roll type electrode assembly includes (a) preparing a first separator sheet, a first electrode sheet, a second separator sheet, and a second electrode sheet, (b) starting to wind the second electrode sheet. It may include applying a protective resin to the portion, and (c) winding the first separator sheet, the first electrode sheet, the second separator sheet, and the second electrode sheet.
- Application of the protective resin may be performed immediately after cutting the second electrode sheet.
- the protective resin can be applied by using a brush-shaped tool or by spraying the protective resin on the cut surface.
- Step (c) can be performed after the protective resin is completely dried.
- the step of adding a second electrode lead may be further included.
- the present invention can be provided in various combinations of means for solving the above problems.
- the jelly-roll type electrode assembly according to the present invention is sharp or has a corner in contact with the first separator sheet and the second separator sheet at the inner end of the second electrode sheet winding start part in a curved shape. Because the sharp portion is transformed into a curved shape, the separator sheet can be prevented from being damaged by sharp corners or edges of the second electrode sheet.
- the protective resin can prevent the second electrode sheet and the separator sheets from adhering to each other. . Therefore, even if the second electrode sheet expands, the separator sheets are not damaged.
- the present invention solves the structural problems that arise from long-term charge and discharge cycles that were not recognized in the past, and can overcome the limitations of the charge and discharge cycle that arise from structural problems rather than the lifespan of the anode and cathode materials themselves. , This configuration and effect have not been recognized at all in the past.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a jelly-roll type electrode assembly according to the prior art.
- Figure 2 is a partial enlarged view of the center of Figure 1.
- Figure 3 is a photograph taken of the beginning of winding after unwinding the wound Zeller-roll type electrode assembly.
- Figure 4 is a photograph of the edge of the cut anode enlarged 200 times.
- Figure 5 is a perspective view of a jelly-roll type electrode assembly according to the present invention.
- Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 5.
- Figure 7 is a partial enlarged view of the center of Figure 6.
- Figure 8 is a perspective view of a portion of the second electrode sheet.
- Figure 9 is a perspective view of the second electrode sheet shown in Figures 7 and 8, respectively.
- FIG. 10 is a partial enlarged view of the center of the jelly-roll type electrode assembly including the second electrode sheet of FIG. 8.
- Figure 11 is a perspective view of a second electrode sheet with a rounded inner end.
- Figure 12 is an exploded perspective view of a cylindrical battery cell according to the present invention.
- Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of applying protective resin to the starting portion of the second electrode sheet winding.
- Figure 5 is a perspective view of the jelly-roll type electrode assembly according to the present invention
- Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 5
- Figure 7 is a partial enlarged view of the center of Figure 6.
- Figure 8 is a perspective view of a portion of the second electrode sheet
- Figure 9 is a perspective view of the second electrode sheet shown in Figures 7 and 8, respectively
- Figure 10 is a jelly-roll type including the second electrode sheet of Figure 8. This is a partial enlarged view of the center of the electrode assembly.
- the jelly-roll type electrode assembly 100 includes a first separator sheet 130, a first electrode sheet 110, a second separator sheet 140, and a second electrode sheet. (120) are sequentially stacked, and the first electrode sheet is wound so that it is on the outermost side.
- Figure 6 shows the inner ends of the first separator sheet 130 and the second separator sheet 140, but if necessary, either the first separator sheet 130 or the second separator sheet 140 may be used. may extend further than the other one, and in the wound state, either the first separator sheet 130 or the second separator sheet 140 may be placed closer to the winding center of the jelly-roll type electrode assembly 100. there is.
- the first electrode sheet 110 is wound closer to the center of the winding than the second electrode sheet 120, that is, disposed to extend longer.
- the winding start point which is the inner end of the first electrode sheet 110, extends closer to the winding center than the winding start point, which is the inner end of the second electrode sheet 120.
- the first electrode sheet 110 wound around the first electrode roll and the second electrode sheet 120 wound around the second electrode roll are formed into a predetermined range. Take out and cut to length, and place the first electrode tab 11 and the second electrode tab 12 on the uncoated portion of the surfaces of the first electrode sheet 110 and the second electrode sheet 120 that are not coated with the electrode mixture. are attached respectively, and the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet are stacked together with the separator sheet and then wound to manufacture a jelly-roll type electrode assembly.
- the jelly-roll type electrode assembly may increase or decrease in volume toward the center of the coil and the outer edge of the coil, and the length of the electrode sheet may also change to become longer or shorter.
- the end of the winding start portion of the electrode sheet may extend in the direction of the separator sheet, damaging the separator sheet. It is expected that the length of both the winding start and the end of the winding will change during the charging and discharging process, but damage to the separator mainly occurs at the start of the winding due to the difference in curvature between the start and the end of the winding. This part is commonly referred to as the core free edge.
- the reason why the problem to be solved in the present invention is to prevent the separator sheet from penetrating at the start of winding is because problems mainly occur at the start of winding.
- the cutting surfaces of the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet may become sharp.
- the cutting surfaces of the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet may be sharp.
- the separator sheet may be damaged due to friction with the separator sheet. Such damage to the separator sheet may cause a short circuit between different electrodes.
- each of the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet may be an anode sheet and a cathode sheet, or each may be a cathode sheet and an anode sheet, and the lengths are generally in the order of the separator sheet, the cathode sheet, and the anode sheet.
- the first electrode sheet 110 in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be a negative electrode sheet
- the second electrode sheet 120 may be a positive electrode sheet.
- the winding start point which is the inner end of the first electrode sheet 110, extends further toward the winding center than the winding start point, which is the inner end of the second electrode sheet 120, and the first electrode sheet 110 is wrapped around the jelly-roll type electrode assembly.
- the first electrode sheet 110 is wound from the inside and outside based on the winding start point of the second electrode sheet 120.
- the second electrode sheet 120 contracts and expands by charging and discharging, if the edge 111 of the cutting surface, which is the inner end of the second electrode sheet 120, is sharp, the first separator sheet 130 and the second separator sheet 130 Sheet 140 may be damaged. If such damage to the separator sheets is repeated, torn parts may occur and a short circuit may occur between the second electrode sheet 120 and the first electrode sheet 110.
- the first separator sheet 130 and the second separator sheet 140 are formed at the inner end, which is the start of the winding of the second electrode sheet 120.
- the protective resin 201 By adding the protective resin 201 to the corner 111 in contact with, the sharp corner 11 at the inner end of the second electrode sheet 120 can be transformed into a curved shape by the protective resin 201. .
- the second electrode sheet 120 extends in the direction of the arrow and comes into contact with the first separator sheet 130 and the second separator sheet 140. Even so, because the corner 111 of the second electrode sheet 120 is curved, damage to the first separator sheet 130 and the second separator sheet 140 can be minimized.
- the first electrode sheet 110 extends further than the second electrode sheet 120, and the second electrode sheet 120 does not exist in the extended portion, so the first electrode sheet 110 is Even if it contracts or expands, there is no problem of short circuit.
- the first electrode sheet 110 as well as the second electrode sheet 120 have electrode coating layers on the outer periphery of both sides parallel to the circumferential direction in a curved shape. It can be configured in an angular shape.
- protective resin 201 is added to the four corners 113 of the cut surface 112 at the start of winding, which is the inner end of the second electrode sheet 120. Furthermore, protective resin 201 may be added to extend from the cut surface 112 along the longitudinal direction (Y) of the second electrode sheet 120.
- adding an adhesive to a corner includes adding an adhesive to at least one of the corners.
- the angled or sharp portion can be transformed into a curved shape.
- the protective resin 201 does not adhere to the first separator sheet 130 and the second separator sheet 140.
- the protective resin has the property of maintaining the curved surface by surface tension when added to the winding start of the electrode sheet, is not absorbed into the electrode mixture layer of the electrode sheet, and has the property of having a fast curing speed. It may be.
- the protective resin may be a cyanoacrylate-based instant adhesive; Hot melt adhesives such as ethylene vinyl acetate-based, polyolefin-based, styrene block copolymer-based, polyamide-based, polyester-based, and urethane-based adhesives; and pressure-sensitive adhesives such as acrylic resin, butyl rubber, and vinyl acetate.
- Hot melt adhesives such as ethylene vinyl acetate-based, polyolefin-based, styrene block copolymer-based, polyamide-based, polyester-based, and urethane-based adhesives
- pressure-sensitive adhesives such as acrylic resin, butyl rubber, and vinyl acetate.
- the jelly-roll type electrode assembly is wound after being completely dried. Considering this, it is preferable to use an instant adhesive that hardens quickly.
- the length of the second electrode sheet 120 is extended or contracted while the protective resin 201 is added to the second electrode sheet 120, the first separator sheet 130 and/or the second separator sheet (140) It is desirable to have less friction.
- FIG. 10 is a partial enlarged view of the center of the jelly-roll type electrode assembly including the second electrode sheet of FIG. 8.
- the protective resin 201 is added not only to the corner 111 of the winding start portion, which is the inner end of the second electrode sheet 120, but also to the outer surface of the cut surface 112.
- the protective resin 201 fails to expand and contract together during the expansion and contraction of the first electrode sheet 110 and the second electrode sheet 120, it may be separated, and the adhesive may be urethane, rubber, or an elastic polymer. It may include elastic materials such as:
- Figure 11 is a perspective view of a second electrode sheet with a rounded inner end.
- the cut surface 112 of the inner end of the second electrode sheet 120 is formed in a curved shape.
- the cut surface 112 of the second electrode sheet 120 shown in Figures 11 (a) and (b) is configured in a curved shape, the length of the second electrode sheet 120 in the circumferential direction (R) Even if the corner 111 is curved and the cut surface 112 of the corner 111 is rounded, there is a risk that the first separator sheet 130 and/or the second separator sheet 140 will be damaged. little.
- Figure 11 (b) shows a configuration in which the thickness at the inner end of the second electrode sheet 120 is not constant. Specifically, at least a portion of the cut surface of the inner end of the second electrode sheet 120 may be configured to have a thickness that decreases toward the inner end and toward the center of the width direction (x) of the second electrode sheet 120. there is.
- the cut surface of the inner end which is the winding starting point of the electrode sheet located relatively far from the winding center among the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet, is configured to have a curved shape
- a protective resin is added to the inner end.
- the separator sheet can be prevented from being damaged by the electrode sheet expanding at the center of the winding of the jelly-roll type electrode assembly.
- an additional process is required, which may increase manufacturing costs and lengthen the manufacturing process.
- Figure 12 is an exploded perspective view of a cylindrical battery cell according to the present invention.
- the jelly-roll type electrode assembly 100 described above is accommodated in a cylindrical battery case 300, and a cap assembly 310 is placed on the top of the cylindrical battery case 300. ) is sealed by combining.
- the cap assembly 310 includes a top cap 311 located at the top with a gas discharge hole, a safety vent 312 that changes shape to discharge gas when the internal pressure of the cylindrical battery case 300 increases, and a top cap for sealing. It includes a gasket 313 disposed between 311 and the outer periphery of the safety vent 312 and the cylindrical battery case 300.
- parts such as the current blocking member that conventionally constitutes the cap assembly 310 can be additionally provided as needed.
- a first electrode tab 11 is attached to protrude upward from the jelly-roll type electrode assembly 100, and a second electrode tab 12 is attached to protrude downward, and the first electrode tab 11 is attached to the cap assembly 310. and the second electrode tab 12 is coupled to the bottom inner surface of the cylindrical battery case 300.
- Figure 12 shows one first electrode tab and one second electrode tab, but unlike this, the number of first electrode tabs and second electrode tabs can be increased in consideration of rate and battery capacity, and their attachment positions It can also be set in various ways.
- the manufacturing method of the jelly-roll type electrode assembly includes the steps of (a) preparing a first separator sheet, a first electrode sheet, a second separator sheet, and a second electrode sheet, (b) winding the second electrode sheet. It may include applying a protective resin to the starting portion, and (c) winding the first separator sheet, the first electrode sheet, the second separator sheet, and the second electrode sheet.
- the cutting surface When the second electrode sheet is cut, the cutting surface may become sharp, and when the second electrode sheet comes into contact with the separator sheet, the separator sheet may be damaged. Therefore, before the second electrode sheet damages the separator sheet, it is desirable to smooth the cut surface corners by adding protective resin to the corners that contact the first separator sheet and the second separator sheet at the inner end of the second electrode sheet. .
- protective resin may be additionally added to the edges of the cut surface or at least a portion of the outer surface of the cut surface.
- the step of applying the protective resin may be performed immediately after cutting the second electrode sheet taken out from the second electrode roll.
- Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of applying protective resin to the starting portion of the second electrode sheet winding.
- FIG. 13 shows a method of applying a protective resin using a tool in the form of a brush 401 to the starting portion of the winding of the second electrode sheet 120 taken out from the second electrode roll 20.
- (b) shows a method of spraying protective resin at the beginning of the winding of the second electrode sheet 120 taken out from the second electrode roll 20 using a sprayer 402 such as a spray sprayer. .
- a sprayer 402 such as a spray sprayer.
- the method of applying the protective resin is not limited to the method shown in FIG. 11 as long as the protective resin can be applied uniformly and quickly to the beginning of the second electrode sheet winding.
- the protective resin is added to the corner and/or edge of the cut surface of the inner end of the second electrode sheet that extends relatively less to the winding center of the jelly-roll type electrode assembly, and the above step is after the protective resin is completely dried. Proceed with (c). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the protective resin from being added to the first separator sheet and the second separator sheet arranged adjacent to the second electrode sheet, so that the first separator sheet and the second separator sheet are connected to the second electrode sheet. It will not attach.
- the manufacturing method of the jelly-roll type electrode assembly according to the present invention is to manufacture the jelly-roll type electrode assembly 100 to which the first electrode tab 11 and the second electrode tab 12 are attached, as shown in FIG. 12. It includes the steps of cutting the first electrode sheet taken out from the first electrode roll and attaching the first electrode tab, and cutting the second electrode sheet taken out from the second electrode roll and attaching the second electrode tab. It further includes the step of attaching.
- the first electrode tab and the second electrode tab serve as a path for electron movement in the jelly-roll type electrode assembly.
- the second electrode tab may be a positive electrode tab, and is coupled to the lower part of the cap assembly so that the top cap serves as the positive terminal. It can function as
- the first electrode tab may be a negative electrode tab, and may be coupled to the bottom inner surface of the cylindrical battery case so that the cylindrical battery case may function as a negative electrode terminal.
- a positive electrode sheet was cut from a positive electrode roll, and a photograph of the cross section enlarged 200 times is shown in FIG. 4.
- the cut surface of the positive electrode sheet is shown in plan view. Specifically, when the positive electrode sheet is viewed as if the second electrode sheet 120 is viewed from top to bottom along the z-axis direction of FIG. 8. A part of the cut surface is shown, and the remaining part except the anode sheet corresponds to the background.
- the cut surface of the positive electrode sheet shown in FIG. 4 is not a bumpy or curved surface but a cut surface that falls at a right angle.
- the jelly-roll type electrode assembly is assembled with the cathode sheet placed at the center of the winding without any treatment such as adding protective resin to the cut surface of the anode sheet, the expansion and contraction of the anode sheet causes the anode sheet to separate from the cathode sheet. There is a very high risk of a short circuit occurring in the liver.
- the cathode sheet, the first separator sheet, the anode sheet of Reference Example 1, and the second separator sheet were sequentially placed so that the cathode sheet was at the center of the winding, then wound, and the electrolyte was injected, then assembled into a cylindrical battery cell.
- Figure 3 is a photograph of the center of the winding of the jelly-roll type electrode assembly where a short circuit occurred.
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- 제1분리막 시트, 제1전극 시트, 제2분리막 시트 및 제2전극 시트가 순차적으로 적층되고,상기 제1분리막 시트가 최내측이 되고, 상기 제1전극 시트가 최외측이 되도록 권취되며,상기 제2전극 시트의 내측 끝단에서 상기 제1분리막 시트 및 상기 제2분리막 시트와 접촉하는 코너는 곡면 형태인 젤리-롤형 전극조립체.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 제2전극 시트의 내측 끝단의 코너 및 모서리 중 적어도 일부에 부가된 보호용 수지의 외면은 곡면 형태로 구성되는 젤리-롤형 전극조립체.
- 제2항에 있어서,상기 보호용 수지는 순간접착제, 핫멜트 접착제, 및 감압 접착제로 이루어진 군에서 선택되는 어느 하나 이상인 젤리-롤형 전극조립체.
- 제2항에 있어서,상기 보호용 수지는 탄성 소재를 포함하는 젤리-롤형 전극조립체.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 제1전극 시트의 내측 끝단은 상기 제2전극 시트의 내측 끝단 보다 권취 중심으로 더 연장되도록 구성되는 젤리-롤형 전극조립체.
- 제2항에 있어서,상기 보호용 수지는 제2전극 시트 권취 시작부의 절단면에 더 부가되는 젤리-롤형 전극조립체.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 제2전극 시트의 내측 끝단의 절단면은 곡면 형태인 젤리-롤형 전극조립체.
- 제7항에 있어서,상기 절단면의 적어도 일부는 내측 끝단으로 갈수록 두께가 감소하는 형태로 구성되는 젤리-롤형 전극조립체.
- 제2항에 있어서,상기 보호용 수지는 상기 제1분리막 시트 및 상기 제2분리막 시트와는 접착되지 않은 젤리-롤형 전극조립체.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 제1전극 시트는 음극 시트이고 상기 제2전극 시트는 양극 시트인 젤리-롤형 전극조립체.
- 제1항 내지 제10항 중 어느 한 항에 따른 젤리-롤형 전극조립체가 원통형 전지케이스에 수용된 원통형 전지셀.
- 제1항 내지 제10항 중 어느 한 항에 따른 젤리-롤형 전극조립체의 제조방법으로서,(a) 제1분리막 시트, 제1전극 시트, 제2분리막 시트 및 제2전극 시트를 준비하는 단계;(b) 상기 제2전극 시트 권취 시작부에 보호용 수지를 도포하는 단계; 및(c) 상기 제1분리막 시트, 제1전극 시트, 제2분리막 시트 및 제2전극 시트를 권취하는 단계;를 포함하는 젤리-롤형 전극조립체의 제조방법.
- 제12항에 있어서,상기 보호용 수지의 도포는 상기 제2전극 시트의 커팅 직후 진행하는 젤리-롤형 전극조립체의 제조방법.
- 제12항에 있어서,상기 보호용 수지의 도포는, 상기 절단면에 붓 형태의 도구를 이용하거나 상기 보호용 수지를 분사하는 방법을 사용하는 젤리-롤형 전극조립체의 제조방법.
- 제12항에 있어서,상기 보호용 수지가 완전히 건조된 후에 단계 (c)를 진행하는 젤리-롤형 전극조립체의 제조방법.
- 제12항에 있어서,제1전극롤에서 취출되는 제1전극 시트를 커팅하고, 제1전극 탭 또는 제1전극 리드를 부가하는 단계, 및제2전극롤에서 취출되는 제2전극 시트를 커팅하고, 제2전극 탭 또는 제2전극 리드를 부가하는 단계를 더 포함하는 젤리-롤형 전극조립체의 제조방법.
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