USPTO Patent Granted for Electrode Connection Apparatus

ChangeBridge: Patent Grants - Batteries (H01M)

Published March 24th, 2026

Detected March 26th, 2026

Summary

The USPTO has granted a patent to LG Energy Solution, Ltd. for an electrode connection apparatus and an automated method for its use. This innovation aims to improve the roll-to-roll manufacturing process for electrodes, particularly relevant for battery production.

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12583700B2 to LG Energy Solution, Ltd. for an "Electrode connection apparatus and electrode connection automation method using the same." The patent describes an apparatus designed to automatically connect electrode rolls during the manufacturing process, specifically within a roll-to-roll production setup. This technology is intended to enhance efficiency and automation in the production of electrodes, which are critical components in batteries and other energy storage devices.

While this is a patent grant and not a regulatory rule imposing new compliance obligations, it signifies a technological advancement in the manufacturing sector. Companies involved in battery production or similar roll-to-roll manufacturing processes may find this patented technology relevant for their operations or intellectual property strategies. Compliance officers should note this as a development in the industry landscape, particularly for those in the battery manufacturing supply chain, though no immediate compliance actions are required.

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Electrode connection apparatus and electrode connection automation method using the same

Grant US12583700B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026

Assignee

LG Energy Solution, Ltd.

Inventors

Young Soo Lee, Jin Soo Lee, Hong Ju Hwang, Seung Hoo Lee

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electrode connection apparatus including a transfer unit configured to transfer a start portion of a standby electrode roll in a state of gripping the start portion, a leading unit configured to move upwards in a state of gripping the start portion of the standby electrode roll transferred by the transfer unit, a first connection unit configured to fix the standby electrode roll transferred by the leading unit, a second connection unit configured to fix an end portion of a moving electrode roll, and a taping unit configured to connect the standby electrode roll and the moving electrode roll to each other, whereby it is possible to automatically connect the electrode rolls to each other during an electrode manufacturing process performed as a roll-to-roll process.

CPC Classifications

H01M 4/04 H01M 10/0409 B65H 2301/46115 B65H 2301/4622 B65H 2301/46412 B65H 2301/46171 B65H 19/1826 B65H 19/102 B65H 19/28 B65H 20/16 B65H 19/1852 B65H 2301/4631