Abstract: Embodiments relate to laser welding methods, monitoring methods, and monitoring systems for a secondary battery. A laser welding method for a secondary battery includes performing laser welding on a positive electrode base having a thin-film shape in which a plurality of positive electrode base tabs are formed at a side, a negative electrode base having a thin-film shape in which a plurality of negative electrode base tabs are formed at a side, and a thin-film multi-tab to be joined to each of the positive electrode base and the negative electrode base, a welded portion in which the multi-tab is welded with the positive electrode base and the negative electrode base being melting-joined by using a laser such that a plurality of welding spots is formed on the welded portion.

Abstract: In one example, a semiconductor device can comprise a substrate, a device stack, first and second internal interconnects, and an encapsulant. The substrate can comprise a first and second substrate sides opposite each other, a substrate outer sidewall between the first substrate side and the second substrate side, and a substrate inner sidewall defining a cavity between the first substrate side and the second substrate side. The device stack can be in the cavity and can comprise a first electronic device, and a second electronic device stacked on the first electronic device. The first internal interconnect can be coupled to the substrate and the device stack. The encapsulant can cover the substrate inner sidewall and the device stack and can fill the cavity. Other examples and related methods are disclosed herein.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a secondary battery includes: an index table configured to receive a secondary battery cell, the secondary battery cell including an electrode assembly, a can accommodating the electrode assembly, and an electrode tab between the electrode assembly and the can to electrically connect the electrode assembly to the can; a laser scanner configured to irradiate laser onto an outer surface of the can to weld the electrode tab to the can; and a controller configured to variably control the laser scanner according to an operation of the index table.

Abstract: A surface-treated copper foil according to exemplary embodiments includes a copper foil layer and a protrusion layer formed on one surface of the copper foil layer. Pores are formed inside the protrusion layer or around a boundary between the copper foil layer and the protrusion layer. Abnormal growth of the protrusions may be prevented through the pores and thus a bonding force with the insulation layer may be improved.

Abstract: A power control device configured for diagnosing an open-circuit fault occurring in a power system of an autonomous vehicle and an open-circuit diagnosis method thereof, may include a power control switch that selectively connects or separates main power output from the first power supply and auxiliary power output from the second power supply, and a processor that determines a possibility of an open-circuit fault of a vehicle power source based on a current flowing through the power control switch and determines whether it is possible to drive an electric load with an output power of the second power supply alone and determine an open-circuit position based on an output of the first power supply when there is the possibility of the open-circuit fault.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a motor assembly and a cleaner having the same. The motor assembly includes a rotor configured to rotate and a stator configured to electromagnetically interact with the rotor. The stator includes a pair of stator bodies disposed to be symmetrical to each other with the rotor in between, each stator body having at least two stator cores arranged in parallel to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a denture base resin for 3D printing that comprises 30 wt %-43 wt % of urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA).

Abstract: A motor assembly of the present disclosure improves a combined structure between an impeller and a rotor to more firmly combine them. Furthermore, the impeller is combined with a rotor shaft without deformation, so the durability of the respective components may be improved.

Abstract: A motor assembly of the present disclosure improves a combined structure between an impeller and a rotor to more firmly combine them. Furthermore, the impeller is combined with a rotor shaft without deformation, so the durability of the respective components may be improved.

Abstract: A motor assembly includes an impeller inside a motor assembly housing, a motor including a rotor including a rotor shaft rotatable with the impeller and a pair of stators disposed facing each other across the rotor while electromagnetically interacting with the rotor to rotate the rotor shaft, and a motor housing inside the motor assembly housing that fixes the pair of stators relative to the rotor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for prevention and treatment of dental caries comprising a fluoride varnish and an antibacterial substance as active ingredients. The fluoride varnish composition comprising xanthorrhizol, bakuchiol, bavachalcone, isobavachromene or bavachromene according to the present invention exhibits significant antibacterial activities against the strain Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), which causes dental caries. In particular, the composition exhibits remarkable antibacterial activities compared xanthorrhizol, bakuchiol, bavachalcone, isobavachromene, bavachromene or a fluoride varnish. Therefore, the fluoride varnish comprising xanthorrhizol, bakuchiol, bavachalcone, isobavachromene or bavachromene can be usefully used for prevention and treatment of dental caries.

Abstract: A motor assembly having an internal channel passing an interior of a rotor, and a method for producing the same are provided. The motor assembly includes an adhesive flowing along the internal channel, and the rotor can be firmly coupled and improving durability and production efficiency of the rotor.

Abstract: A motor assembly of the present disclosure improves a combined structure between an impeller and a rotor to more firmly combine them. Furthermore, the impeller is combined with a rotor shaft without deformation, so the durability of the respective components may be improved.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner having an improved structure capable of enhancing suction performance includes a suction unit provided in a main body, the suction unit including an impeller disposed to suck air by rotating about an axis thereof, and a diffuser disposed to guide air discharged from the impeller. The diffuser includes an inner casing, an outer casing disposed to be spaced apart from an outer circumference of the inner casing and to form a path through which the air discharged from the impeller flows, and a plurality of vanes disposed at the inner casing to guide the air discharged from the impeller to the path, and the plurality of vanes protrude toward the outer casing to cross at least a part of the path.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel gene, IbENOD93, and transgenic plants using the same. More specifically, the present invention provides an IbENOD93 gene, an open reading frame (ORF) of the IbENOD93 gene, a recombinant vector comprising the gene or the ORF, and a transformant transformed with the vector. Moreover, the present invention provides a composition for enhancing root thickening growth and promoting maturation in a plant having storage root(s). Furthermore, the present invention provides a method for producing a transgenic plant having storage root(s) with enhanced thickening growth, and a method for regulating or enhancing root thickening growth and maturation in a plant having storage root(s). According to the present invention, it is possible to promote the thickening growth of storage roots as well as the growth of aerial part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for prevention and treatment of dental caries comprising a fluoride varnish and an antibacterial substance as active ingredients. The fluoride varnish composition comprising xanthorrhizol, bakuchiol, bavachalcone, isobavachromene or bavachromene according to the present invention exhibits significant antibacterial activities against the strain Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), which causes dental caries. In particular, the composition exhibits remarkable antibacterial activities compared xanthorrhizol, bakuchiol, bavachalcone, isobavachromene, bavachromene or a fluoride varnish. Therefore, the fluoride varnish comprising xanthorrhizol, bakuchiol, bavachalcone, isobavachromene or bavachromene can be usefully used for prevention and treatment of dental caries.

Abstract: A motor includes a control part assembly having an air inlet through which air is inlet, an air flow path configured to communicate with the air inlet, and a printed circuit board; and a motor part assembly having a stator configured to generate magnetic flux when a current is applied, a rotor structured to be rotated while interacting with the stator electromagnetically, a motor shaft provided to be rotated together with the rotor, and an impeller coupled to the motor shaft and provided to be rotated to generate air flow, and is configured to be detachably coupled to the control part assembly. Through the structure as such, the performance of the motor may be improved.

Abstract: A motor apparatus having a high efficiency and reducing manufacturing cost by using a cost effective ferrite permanent magnet includes a rotatable shaft, a fan connected to one side of the shaft to generate a flow of air, a stator including stator cores arranged in a circumferential direction, and a coil wound around the stator core, and a rotor disposed at an inside of the stator and provided in a form of a cylinder having a passage allowing the shaft to pass through the rotor includes a rotor core provided with a protrusion structure and one or more ferrite magnets coupled to the rotor core to provide a magnetic force. By using a ferrite magnet, when compared to a conventional universal motor, a superior efficiency is obtained, and when compared to a BLDC motor using a Nd magnet, a low cost BLDC motor is implemented.

Abstract: A motor assembly of the present disclosure improves a combined structure between an impeller and a rotor to more firmly combine them. Furthermore, the impeller is combined with a rotor shaft without deformation, so the durability of the respective components may be improved.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a motor assembly and a cleaner having the same. The motor assembly includes a rotor configured to rotate and a stator configured to electromagnetically interact with the rotor. The stator includes a pair of stator bodies disposed to be symmetrical to each other with the rotor in between, each stator body having at least two stator cores arranged in parallel to each other.