Patent Publication Number: US-11024867-B2

Title: Battery including adhesion layer adhering positive electrode collector of first power generating element to negative electrode collector of second power generating element, battery manufacturing method, and battery manufacturing apparatus

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE OF RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a Divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/482,840, filed on Apr. 10, 2017, which in turn claims the benefit of Japanese Application No. 2016-086781, filed on Apr. 25, 2016, the entire disclosures of which Applications are incorporated by reference herein. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     Technical Field 
     The present disclosure relates to a battery, a battery manufacturing method, and a battery manufacturing apparatus. 
     Description of the Related Art 
     Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2009-135079 has disclosed a bipolar secondary battery in which adhesion portions are formed on parts of an adhesion surface at which adjacent bipolar battery laminates are in contact with each other, and bipolar batteries located in a lamination direction are fixed by those adhesion portions. 
     SUMMARY 
     In a related technique, the probability of contact between a positive electrode collector and a negative electrode collector is preferably reduced. 
     In one general aspect, the techniques disclosed here feature a battery comprising: a first power generating element, a second power generating element laminated on the first power generating element, and a first adhesion layer adhering the first power generating element to the second power generating element; the first power generating element includes a first positive electrode collector, a first negative electrode collector, a first positive electrode active material layer, a first negative electrode active material layer, and a first solid electrolyte layer; the first positive electrode active material layer and the first negative electrode active material layer are laminated to each other with the first solid electrolyte layer; the first positive electrode active material layer is disposed in a region smaller than that of the first positive electrode collector in contact with the first positive electrode collector; the first negative electrode active material layer is disposed in a region smaller than that of the first negative electrode collector in contact with the first negative electrode collector; the second power generating element includes a second positive electrode collector, a second negative electrode collector, a second positive electrode active material layer, a second negative electrode active material layer, and a second solid electrolyte layer; the second positive electrode active material layer and the second negative electrode active material layer are laminated to each other with the second solid electrolyte layer; the second positive electrode active material layer is disposed in a region smaller than that of the second positive electrode collector in contact with the second positive electrode collector; the second negative electrode active material layer is disposed in a region smaller than that of the second negative electrode collector in contact with the second negative electrode collector; the first positive electrode collector and the second negative electrode collector face each other with the first adhesion layer; the first adhesion layer is disposed in the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer or the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer, whichever is smaller, between the first positive electrode collector and the second negative electrode collector; and the first positive electrode collector and the second negative electrode collector are not in contact with each other in a region in which the first positive electrode active material layer and the second negative electrode active material layer face each other. 
     According to the present disclosure, the probability of contact between the positive electrode collector and the negative electrode collector can be reduced. 
     It should be noted that general or specific embodiments may be implemented as a system, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, a storage medium, or any selective combination thereof. 
     Additional benefits and advantages of the disclosed embodiments will become apparent from the specification and drawings. The benefits and/or advantages may be individually obtained by the various embodiments and features of the specification and drawings, which need not all be provided in order to obtain one or more of such benefits and/or advantages. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a view showing a schematic structure of a battery according to Embodiment 1; 
         FIG. 2  is a view showing a schematic structure of a battery according to Embodiment 1; 
         FIG. 3  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of a battery according to Embodiment 1; 
         FIG. 4  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of a battery according to Embodiment 1; 
         FIG. 5  is a view showing a schematic structure of a battery manufacturing apparatus according to Embodiment 2; 
         FIG. 6  is a flowchart showing a battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2; 
         FIG. 7  is a flowchart showing a modified example of the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2; 
         FIG. 8  is a flowchart showing a modified example of the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2; 
         FIG. 9  is a flowchart showing a modified example of the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2; 
         FIG. 10  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of constituent members of a first power generating element in a manufacturing process; 
         FIG. 11  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of constituent members of the first power generating element in a manufacturing process; 
         FIG. 12  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of constituent members of the first power generating element in a manufacturing process; 
         FIG. 13  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of the first power generating element; 
         FIG. 14  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of the constituent members of the first power generating element in a manufacturing process; 
         FIG. 15  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of the first power generating element; 
         FIG. 16  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of each power generating element and each adhesion layer in a manufacturing process; 
         FIG. 17  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of each power generating element and an adhesion layer of a battery according to Comparative Example 1 in a manufacturing process; 
         FIG. 18  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of the battery according to Comparative Example 1; 
         FIG. 19  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of a battery according to Comparative Example 2; 
         FIG. 20  is a view showing a schematic structure of a battery according to Embodiment 1; 
         FIG. 21  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of a battery according to Embodiment 1; 
         FIG. 22  is a view showing a schematic structure of a battery manufacturing apparatus according to Embodiment 2; 
         FIG. 23  is a flowchart showing a modified example of the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2; 
         FIG. 24  is a flowchart showing a modified example of the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2; 
         FIG. 25  is a flowchart showing a modified example of the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2; and 
         FIG. 26  is a flowchart showing a modified example of the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. 
     Embodiment 1 
       FIG. 1  is a view showing a schematic structure of a battery  1000  according to Embodiment 1. 
     A part (a) of  FIG. 1  is an x-z view (cross-sectional view) showing a schematic structure of the battery  1000  according to Embodiment 1. 
     A part (b) of  FIG. 1  is an x-y view (plan perspective view) showing a schematic structure of the battery  1000  according to Embodiment 1. 
     The battery  1000  according to Embodiment 1 include a first adhesion layer  110  (e.g., adhesive layer), a first power generating element  210 , and a second power generating element  220 . 
     The first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220  are laminated to each other. 
     The first adhesion layer  110  adheres the first power generating element  210  to the second power generating element  220 . 
     In this embodiment, the first power generating element  210  includes a first positive electrode collector  211 , a first negative electrode collector  212 , a first positive electrode active material layer  213 , a first negative electrode active material layer  214 , and a first solid electrolyte layer  215 . 
     The first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the first negative electrode active material layer  214  are laminated to each other with (i.e., via) the first solid electrolyte layer  215  interposed therebetween. 
     The first positive electrode active material layer  213  is in contact with the first positive electrode collector  211 . The first positive electrode active material layer  213  is disposed in a region smaller than that of the first positive electrode collector  211 . 
     The first negative electrode active material layer  214  is in contact with the first negative electrode collector  212 . The first negative electrode active material layer  214  is disposed in a region smaller than that of the first negative electrode collector  212 . 
     In addition, the second power generating element  220  includes a second positive electrode collector  221 , a second negative electrode collector  222 , a second positive electrode active material layer  223 , a second negative electrode active material layer  224 , and a second solid electrolyte layer  225 . 
     The second positive electrode active material layer  223  and the second negative electrode active material layer  224  are laminated to each other with (i.e., via) the second solid electrolyte layer  225  interposed therebetween. 
     The second positive electrode active material layer  223  is in contact with the second positive electrode collector  221 . The second positive electrode active material layer  223  is disposed in a region smaller than that of the second positive electrode collector  221 . 
     The second negative electrode active material layer  224  is in contact with the second negative electrode collector  222 . The second negative electrode active material layer  224  is disposed in a region smaller than that of the second negative electrode collector  222 . 
     The first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  face each other with (i.e., via) the first adhesion layer  110  interposed therebetween. 
     The first adhesion layer  110  is disposed in the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  or the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224 , whichever is smaller, between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222 . 
     The first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  are not in contact with each other in a region in which the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the second negative electrode active material layer  224  face each other. 
     According to the structure described above, while a strong adhesion and a stable electrical connection between the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220  are realized, the probability of contact between the positive electrode collector and the negative electrode collector can be reduced. That is, at an end portion of the first positive electrode collector  211  and at an end portion of the second negative electrode collector  222 , the thickness of the first adhesion layer  110  is not excessively large. Hence, the end portion of the first positive electrode collector  211  and the end portion of the second negative electrode collector  222  are avoided from being deformed by the first adhesion layer  110 . Accordingly, the proximity and the contact between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the first negative electrode collector  212  and the proximity and the contact between the second positive electrode collector  221  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be prevented. Hence, for example, even in an all-solid-state battery in which no separators are provided between a positive electrode layer and a negative electrode layer, a risk in which the positive electrode layer and the negative electrode layer are short-circuited by a direct contact between the positive electrode collector and the negative electrode collector can be reduced. In addition, degradation (such as generation of cracks) of the first positive electrode active material layer  213 , the second negative electrode active material layer  224 , and the solid electrolyte layer caused by the deformation of the end portion of the first positive electrode collector  211  and the end portion of the second negative electrode collector  222  can be prevented. 
     In addition, since the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  are not in contact with each other by the first adhesion layer  110 , the electrical conduction state between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be formed to have a low resistance and can also be stabilized. Hence, by a low resistance electrical conduction state, for example, even when the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220  are charged or discharged by a large current, generation of voltage loss, heat, and the like can be suppressed. Furthermore, since the electrical conduction state is stabilized, for example, even by a long-term use, generation of corrosion of the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be suppressed. 
     Details of the above effects will be described with reference to the following Comparative Examples 1 and 2. 
       FIG. 18  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of a battery  910  according to Comparative Example 1. 
     The battery  910  according to Comparative Example 1 includes an adhesion layer  191 , the first power generating element  210 , and the second power generating element  220 . 
     In this case, in the battery  910  according to Comparative Example 1, the adhesion layer  191  is formed to extend past the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224 . 
     Hence, in Comparative Example 1, as shown in  FIG. 18 , outside of the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224 , the thickness of the adhesion layer  191  is excessively large. Hence, the end portion of the first positive electrode collector  211  and the end portion of the second negative electrode collector  222  are deformed by the adhesion layer  191 . As a result, the probability of proximity and contact between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the first negative electrode collector  212  and the probability of proximity and contact between the second positive electrode collector  221  and the second negative electrode collector  222  are increased. In addition, the first positive electrode active material layer  213 , the second negative electrode active material layer  224 , and the second solid electrolyte layer  225  are degraded (for example, cracks are generated) by the deformation of the end portion of the first positive electrode collector  211  and the end portion of the second negative electrode collector  222 . 
     On the other hand, according to Embodiment 1, as described above, the thickness of the first adhesion layer  110  is not excessively large. Hence while a strong adhesion and a stable electrical connection between the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220  are realized, the probability of contact between the positive electrode collector and the negative electrode collector can be reduced. In addition, the degradation (such as generation of cracks) of the first positive electrode active material layer  213 , the second negative electrode active material layer  224 , and the solid electrolyte layer can be prevented. 
       FIG. 19  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of a battery  920  according to Comparative Example 2. 
     The battery  920  according to Comparative Example 2 includes an adhesion layer  192 , the first power generating element  210 , and the second power generating element  220 . 
     In this case, in the battery  920  according to Comparative Example 2, as shown in  FIG. 19 , the adhesion layer  192  is formed of a plurality of island-shaped small dots. That is, the adhesion layer  192  is not formed over the entire surface of the region in which the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the second negative electrode active material layer  224  face each other. Hence, the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  are in contact with each other in the region in which the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the second negative electrode active material layer  224  face each other. 
     Accordingly, in Comparative Example 2, the electrical conduction state between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  is formed to have a high resistance. As a result, for example, when the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220  are charged or discharge by a large current, voltage loss, heat generation, or the like is liable to occur. Furthermore, in Comparative Example 2, since the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  are simply in contact with each other, the electrical conduction state becomes unstable. Accordingly, for example, by a long-term use, between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222 , defects (such as partial corrosion degradation) are liable to occur. 
     On the other hand, according to Embodiment 1, as described above, since the first positive electrode collector  211  is not in contact with the second negative electrode collector  222  by the first adhesion layer  110 , the electrical conduction state between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be formed to have a low resistance and can also be stabilized. 
     The battery  1000  according to Embodiment 1 has the structure in which the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220 , each of which is a single battery element (an all-solid-state battery cell), are connected in series with (i.e., via) the first adhesion layer  110  interposed therebetween. 
     In the battery  1000  according to Embodiment 1, the first adhesion layer  110  may be a layer containing an adhesive. Alternatively, the first adhesion layer  110  may be a layer formed of an adhesive. In this case, the adhesive may be an electrically conductive adhesive. As the electrically conductive adhesive, for example, there may be used a silicone-based soft electrically conductive adhesive (such as TB3303G or TB3333C, manufactured by ThreeBond Co., Ltd.) or a silver-containing electrically conductive epoxy adhesive (such as XA-874 or XA-910, manufactured by Fujikura Kasei Co., Ltd.). 
     In addition, in Embodiment 1, as shown in  FIG. 1 , the first adhesion layer  110  may be formed as a uniform and continuous film. 
     In addition, in Embodiment 1, the first adhesion layer  110  may be formed as a film having a uniform thickness in the region in which the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the second negative electrode active material layer  224  face each other. 
     In addition, in Embodiment 1, the constituent elements (that is, the positive electrode collector, the negative electrode collector, the positive electrode active material layer, the negative electrode active material layer, and the solid electrolyte layer) of the first power generating element  210  each may be formed of the same material and in the same region as that corresponding to that of the second power generating element  220  or may be formed of a different material and in a different region from that corresponding to that of the second power generating element  220 . 
     As the positive electrode collector, for example, metal foil, such as SUS foil or Al foil, may be used. The thickness of the positive electrode collector may be, for example, 5 to 100 μm. 
     The positive electrode active material layer is a layer containing a positive electrode active material. As the positive electrode active material contained in the positive electrode active material layer, a known positive electrode active material (such as lithium cobaltate or LiNO) may be used. As the positive electrode active material, various materials capable of releasing and inserting Li may be used. 
     In addition, as a material contained in the positive electrode active material layer, a known solid electrolyte (such as an inorganic solid electrolyte) may be used. As the inorganic solid electrolyte, a sulfide solid electrolyte or an oxide solid electrolyte may be used. As the sulfide solid electrolyte, for example, a mixture containing Li 2 S and P 2 S 5  may be used. The surface of the positive electrode active material may be coated with a solid electrolyte. In addition, as the material contained in the positive electrode active material layer, for example, an electrically conductive material (such as acetylene black) and a binder (such as a poly(vinylidene fluoride)) may be used. 
     As the negative electrode collector, for example, metal foil, such as SUS foil or Cu foil, may be used. The thickness of the negative electrode collector may be, for example, 5 to 100 μm. 
     The negative electrode active material layer is a layer containing a negative electrode active material. As the negative electrode active material contained in the negative electrode active material layer, a known negative electrode active material (such as graphite) may be used. As the negative electrode active material, various materials capable of releasing and inserting Li may be used. 
     In addition, as a material contained in the negative electrode active material layer, a known solid electrolyte (such as an inorganic solid electrolyte) may be used. As the inorganic solid electrolyte, a sulfide solid electrolyte or an oxide solid electrolyte may be used. As the sulfide solid electrolyte, for example, a mixture containing Li 2 S and P 2 S 5  may be used. In addition, as the material contained in the negative electrode active material layer, for example, an electrically conductive material (such as acetylene black) and a binder (such as a poly(vinylidene fluoride)) may be used. 
     In addition, as shown in  FIG. 1 , in the power generating element, the region forming the negative electrode active material layer may be larger than the region forming the positive electrode active material layer. Accordingly, for example, defects (such as degradation in reliability) of the battery caused by Li precipitation may be prevented in some cases. 
     Alternatively, in the power generating element, the region forming the positive electrode active material layer may be the same as the region forming the negative electrode active material layer. 
     In addition, as shown in  FIG. 1 , the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  may be smaller than the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224 . In this case, the first adhesion layer  110  is formed in the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213 . 
     Alternatively, the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  may be larger than the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224 . In this case, the first adhesion layer  110  is formed in the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224 . 
     Alternatively, the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  may be the same as the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224 . In this case, the first adhesion layer  110  is formed in the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  (=the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224 ). 
     The solid electrolyte layer is a layer containing a solid electrolyte. As the solid electrolyte contained in the solid electrolyte layer, a known solid electrolyte (such as an inorganic solid electrolyte) may be used. As the inorganic solid electrolyte, for example, a sulfide solid electrolyte or an oxide solid electrolyte may be used. As the sulfide solid electrolyte, for example, a mixture containing Li 2 S and P 2 S 5  may be used. In addition, as the material contained in the solid electrolyte, for example, a binder (such as a poly(vinylidene fluoride)) may be used. 
     In addition, as shown in  FIG. 1 , in the power generating element, the solid electrolyte layer may be formed in a region larger than that of any of the positive electrode active material layer and the negative electrode active material layer. Accordingly, short-circuit caused by the direct contact between the positive electrode layer and the negative electrode layer can be prevented. 
     In addition, as shown in  FIG. 1 , in the power generating element, the solid electrolyte layer may be formed in a region smaller than that of the positive electrode collector or the negative electrode collector. Accordingly, for example, when the collector is cut into a predetermined shape, generation of cracks in the solid electrolyte layer or missing of a part thereof can be suppressed. In addition, in the cutting, generation of cutting chips and generation of a cutting powder can be suppressed. 
     Alternatively, in the power generating element, the region forming the solid electrolyte layer may be the same as the entire region of the positive electrode collector or the negative electrode collector. When cutting is performed after the solid electrolyte layer is formed over the entire region of the collector, minute defects caused by cracks and/or missing are liable to be generated in the solid electrolyte layer in the vicinity of the cutting portion. As a result, the function of the solid electrolyte layer may be degraded in some cases. However, according to the structure of Embodiment 1, the positive electrode collector is not close to the negative electrode collector. Hence, the short-circuit between the positive electrode and the negative electrode is not likely to occur. 
     In addition, as shown in  FIG. 1 , in the power generating element, the solid electrolyte layer may be formed so as to cover the negative electrode active material layer. 
     Alternatively, in the power generating element, the solid electrolyte layer may be formed so as to cover the positive electrode active material layer. 
     Alternatively, in the power generating element, the solid electrolyte layer may be formed so as to cover the positive electrode active material layer and the negative electrode active material layer. 
     In addition, in Embodiment 1, as shown in  FIG. 1 , the first adhesion layer  110  may be disposed in a region corresponding to 50% or more of the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  or the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224 , whichever is smaller. 
     According to the structure described above, by the first adhesion layer  110  formed in a wider region, the mechanical joint and the electrical connection between the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220  can be more stabilized. In addition, by the first adhesion layer  110  formed in a wider region, the state in which the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  are not in contact with each other can be more reliably maintained. Hence, the electrical conduction state between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be formed to have a lower resistance and can also be more stabilized. 
       FIG. 2  is a view showing a schematic structure of a battery  1100  according to Embodiment 1. 
     A part (a) of  FIG. 2  is an x-z view (cross-sectional view) showing a schematic structure of the battery  1100  according to Embodiment 1. 
     A part (b) of  FIG. 2  is an x-y view (plan perspective view) showing a schematic structure of the battery  1100  according to Embodiment 1. 
     In the battery  1100  according to Embodiment 1, the first adhesion layer  110  is disposed in the entire region in which the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the second negative electrode active material layer  224  face each other. 
     According to the structure described above, by the first adhesion layer  110  formed in a wider region, the mechanical joint and the electrical connection between the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220  can be more stabilized. In addition, by the first adhesion layer  110  formed in a wider region, the state in which the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  are not in contact with each other can be more reliably maintained. Hence, the electrical conduction state between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be formed to have a lower resistance and can also be more stabilized. 
     In addition, in the example shown in  FIG. 2 , the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  is included in the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224 . Hence, the region in which the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the second negative electrode active material layer  224  face each other is the same as the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213 . Accordingly, in the example shown in  FIG. 2 , the first adhesion layer  110  is disposed in the entire region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213 . 
       FIG. 3  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of a battery  1200  according to Embodiment 1. 
     The battery  1200  according to Embodiment 1 further includes the following structure besides the above structure of the battery  1000  according to Embodiment 1. 
     That is, the battery  1200  according to Embodiment 1 includes a second adhesion layer  120  (e.g., adhesive layer) and a third power generating element  230 . 
     The first power generating element  210  and the third power generating element  230  are laminated to each other. 
     The second adhesion layer  120  adheres the first power generating element  210  to the third power generating element  230 . 
     The third power generating element  230  includes a third positive electrode collector  231 , a third negative electrode collector  232 , a third positive electrode active material layer  233 , a third negative electrode active material layer  234 , and a third solid electrolyte layer  235 . 
     The third positive electrode active material layer  233  and the third negative electrode active material layer  234  are laminate to each other with (i.e., via) the third solid electrolyte layer  235  interposed therebetween. 
     The third positive electrode active material layer  233  is in contact with the third positive electrode collector  231 . The third positive electrode active material layer  233  is disposed in a region smaller than that of the third positive electrode collector  231 . 
     The third negative electrode active material layer  234  is in contact with the third negative electrode collector  232 . The third positive electrode active material layer  233  is disposed in a region smaller than that of the third negative electrode collector  232 . 
     The first negative electrode collector  212  faces the third positive electrode collector  231  with (i.e., via) the second adhesion layer  120  interposed therebetween. 
     The second adhesion layer  120  is disposed in the region forming the first negative electrode active material layer  214  or the third positive electrode active material layer  233 , whichever is smaller, between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231 . 
     The first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  are not in contact with each other in the region in which the first negative electrode active material layer  214  and the third positive electrode active material layer  233  face each other. 
     According to the structure described above, while a strong adhesion and a stable electrical connection between the first power generating element  210  and the third power generating element  230  are realized, the probability of contact between the positive electrode collector and the negative electrode collector can be reduced. That is, at the end portion of the first negative electrode collector  212  and at an end portion of the third positive electrode collector  231 , the thickness of the second adhesion layer  120  is not excessively large. Hence, the end portion of the first negative electrode collector  212  and the end portion of the third positive electrode collector  231  can be avoided from being deformed by the second adhesion layer  120 . Accordingly, the proximity and the contact between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the first positive electrode collector  211  and the proximity and the contact between the third positive electrode collector  231  and the third negative electrode collector  232  can be prevented. Hence, for example, even in an all-solid-state battery in which no separators are provided between a positive electrode layer and a negative electrode layer, a risk in which the positive electrode layer and the negative electrode layer are short-circuited by a direct contact between the positive electrode collector and the negative electrode collector can be further reduced. In addition, degradation (such as generation of cracks) of the first negative electrode active material layer  214 , the third positive electrode active material layer  233 , and the solid electrolyte layer caused by the deformation of the end portion of the first negative electrode collector  212  and the end portion of the third positive electrode collector  231  can be prevented. 
     In addition, by the second adhesion layer  120 , since the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  are not in contact with each other, the electrical conduction state between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  can be formed to have a low resistance and can also be stabilized. Hence, by the low resistance of the electrical conduction state, for example, even when the first power generating element  210 , the second power generating element  220 , and the third power generating element  230  are charged or discharged by a large current, generation of voltage loss, heat, and the like can be suppressed. Furthermore, since the electrical conduction state is stabilized, for example, even by a long-term use, generation of corrosion of the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  can be suppressed. 
     In addition, as a material of the second adhesion layer  120 , the material to be used for the first adhesion layer  110  may be used. 
     In addition, the second adhesion layer  120  may be formed from the same material, formed into the same shape, and formed in the same region as that of the first adhesion layer  110 . 
     Alternatively, the second adhesion layer  120  may be formed from a different material, formed into a different shape, and formed in a different region from that of the first adhesion layer  110 . 
     In addition, in Embodiment 1, the constituent elements (that Is, the positive electrode collector, the negative electrode collector, the positive electrode active material layer, the negative electrode active material layer, and the solid electrolyte layer) of the first power generating element  210 , the second power generating element  220 , and the third power generating element  230  may be respectively formed from the same materials or different materials and may be respectively formed in the same regions or different regions. 
     In addition, as shown in  FIG. 3 , the region forming the third positive electrode active material layer  233  may be smaller than the region forming the first negative electrode active material layer  214 . In this case, the second adhesion layer  120  is disposed in the region forming the third positive electrode active material layer  233 . 
     Alternatively, the region forming the third positive electrode active material layer  233  may be larger than the region forming the first negative electrode active material layer  214 . In this case, the second adhesion layer  120  is disposed in the region forming the first negative electrode active material layer  214 . 
     Alternatively, the region forming the third positive electrode active material layer  233  may be the same as the region forming the first negative electrode active material layer  214 . In this case, the second adhesion layer  120  is disposed in the region forming the third positive electrode active material layer  233  (=the region forming the first negative electrode active material layer  214 ). 
     In addition, in Embodiment 1, as shown in  FIG. 3 , the second adhesion layer  120  is disposed in a region corresponding to 50% or more of the region forming the first negative electrode active material layer  214  or the region forming the third positive electrode active material layer  233 , whichever is smaller. 
     According to the structure described above, by the second adhesion layer  120  formed in a wider region, the mechanical joint and the electrical connection between the first power generating element  210  and the third power generating element  230  can be more stabilized. In addition, by the second adhesion layer  120  formed in a wider region, the state in which the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  are not in contact with each other can be more reliably maintained. Hence, the electrical conduction state between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  can be formed to have a lower resistance and can also be more stabilized. 
       FIG. 4  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of a battery  1300  according to Embodiment 1. 
     In the battery  1300  according to Embodiment 1, the second adhesion layer  120  is formed in the entire region in which the first negative electrode active material layer  214  and the third positive electrode active material layer  233  face each other. 
     According to the structure described above, by the second adhesion layer  120  formed in a wider region, the mechanical joint and the electrical connection between the first power generating element  210  and the third power generating element  230  can be more stabilized. In addition, by the second adhesion layer  120  formed in a wider region, the state in which the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  are not in contact with each other can be more reliably maintained. Hence, the electrical conduction state between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  can be formed to have a lower resistance and can also be more stabilized. 
     In addition, in the example shown in  FIG. 4 , the region forming the third positive electrode active material layer  233  is included in the region forming the first negative electrode active material layer  214 . Hence, the region in which the first negative electrode active material layer  214  and the third positive electrode active material layer  233  face each other is the same as the region forming the third positive electrode active material layer  233 . Accordingly, in the example shown in  FIG. 4 , the second adhesion layer  120  is formed in the entire region forming the third positive electrode active material layer  233 . 
       FIG. 20  is a view showing a schematic structure of a battery  1400  according to Embodiment 1. 
     A part (a) of  FIG. 20  is an x-z view (cross-sectional view) showing a schematic structure of the battery  1400  according to Embodiment 1. 
     A part (b) of  FIG. 20  is an x-y view (plan perspective view) showing a schematic structure of the battery  1400  according to Embodiment 1. 
     The battery  1400  according to Embodiment 1 includes the following structure besides the structure of the above battery  1000  according to Embodiment 1. 
     That is, the battery  1400  according to Embodiment 1 includes a first space holding body  710  (e.g., gap holding body). 
     The first space holding body  710  is a member holding the space between the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220 . 
     The first space holding body  710  is disposed between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  at a position at which the first adhesion layer  110  is not disposed. 
     According to the structure described above, by the first space holding body  710 , the space between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be held. Hence, at the position at which the first adhesion layer  110  is not disposed, the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be suppressed from being deformed (for example, being closer to or apart from each other). For example, even when the thickness of the first adhesion layer  110  is large, by the first space holding body  710 , the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be suppressed from being deformed. Accordingly, generation of missing and the like of the active material and/or the solid electrolyte caused by the deformation of the first positive electrode collector  211  and/or the second negative electrode collector  222  can be suppressed. 
     In addition, in the battery  1400  according to Embodiment 1, as shown in  FIG. 20 , the first space holding body  710  may be disposed so as to surround (i.e., with surrounding) the periphery of the first adhesion layer  110 . 
     According to the structure described above, by the first space holding body  710  surrounding the periphery of the first adhesion layer  110 , the space between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be more reliably held. As a result, generation of missing and the like of the active material and/or the solid electrolyte caused by the deformation of the first positive electrode collector  211  and/or the second negative electrode collector  222  can be further suppressed. 
     In addition, in the battery  1400  according to Embodiment 1, as shown in  FIG. 20 , the first space holding body  710  may be in contact with the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222 . For example, one principal surface (such as a part or the entire thereof) of the first space holding body  710  may be in close contact (for example, may be joined) with the first positive electrode collector  211 . In this case, the other principal surface (such as a part or the entire thereof) of the first space holding body  710  may be in close contact (for example, may be joined) with the second negative electrode collector  222 . 
     According to the structure described above, the spread of the first adhesion layer  110  can be blocked by the first space holding body  710 . Accordingly, at the end portion of the first positive electrode collector  211  and at the end portion of the second negative electrode collector  222 , the thickness of the first adhesion layer  110  can be more suppressed from being excessively increased. As a result, the end portion of the first positive electrode collector  211  and the end portion of the second negative electrode collector  222  can be more avoided from being deformed by the first adhesion layer  110 . 
     In addition, as a material of the first space holding body  710 , a material to be used as a generally known sealing agent may be used. The material of the first space holding body  710  may be, for example, a material (an insulating material) having no electrical conductivity. Alternatively, the first space holding body  710  may be at least one of a part (a convex portion) of the first positive electrode collector  211  and a part (a convex portion) of the second negative electrode collector  222 . 
       FIG. 21  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of a battery  1500  according to Embodiment 1. 
     The battery  1500  according to Embodiment 1 further includes the following structure besides the structure of the battery  1400  according to Embodiment 1. 
     That is, the battery  1500  according to Embodiment 1 includes the second adhesion layer  120 , the third power generating element  230 , and a second space holding body  720  (e.g., gap holding body). 
     The second space holding body  720  is a member holding the space between the first power generating element  210  and the third power generating element  230 . 
     The second space holding body  720  is disposed between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  at a position at which the second adhesion layer  120  is not disposed. 
     According to the structure described above, by the second space holding body  720 , the space between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  can be held. Hence, at the position at which the second adhesion layer  120  is not disposed, the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  can be suppressed from being deformed (for example, being closer to or apart from each other). For example, even when the thickness of the second adhesion layer  120  is large, by the second space holding body  720 , the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  can be suppressed from being deformed. As a result, generation of missing and the like of the active material and/or the solid electrolyte caused by the deformation of the first negative electrode collector  212  and/or the third positive electrode collector  231  can be suppressed. 
     In addition, in the battery  1500  according to Embodiment 1, as shown in  FIG. 21 , the second space holding body  720  may be disposed so as to surround (i.e., with surrounding) the periphery of the second adhesion layer  120 . 
     According to the structure described above, by the second space holding body  720  which surrounds the periphery of the second adhesion layer  120 , the space between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  can be more reliably held. As a result, generation of missing and the like of the active material and/or the solid electrolyte caused by the deformation of the first negative electrode collector  212  and/or the third positive electrode collector  231  can be more suppressed. 
     In addition, in the battery  1500  according to Embodiment 1, as shown in  FIG. 21 , the second space holding body  720  may be in contact with the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231 . For example, one principal surface (such as a part or the entire thereof) of the second space holding body  720  may be in close contact (for example, may be joined) with the first negative electrode collector  212 . In this case, the other principal surface (such as a part or the entire thereof) of the second space holding body  720  may be in close contact (for example, may be joined) with the third positive electrode collector  231 . 
     According to the structure described above, the spread of the second adhesion layer  120  can be blocked by the second space holding body  720 . Hence, at the end portion of the first negative electrode collector  212  and at the end portion of the third positive electrode collector  231 , the thickness of the second adhesion layer  120  can be more suppressed from being excessively increased. As a result, the end portion of the first negative electrode collector  212  and the end portion of the third positive electrode collector  231  can be more avoided from being deformed by the second adhesion layer  120 . 
     In addition, as a material of the second space holding body  720 , the above material to be used for the first space holding body  710  may also be used. The material of the second space holding body  720  may be the same as or may be different from the material of the first space holding body  710 . 
     In addition, in Embodiment 1, at least four power generating elements may be included. In this case, the adhesion layers may be provided at all the spaces between the at least four power generating elements. 
     In addition, in Embodiment 1, the power generating element may include a plurality of positive electrode active material layers, a plurality of negative electrode active material layers, and a plurality of solid electrolyte layers. In this case, the power generating element may have a bipolar laminate structure in which the positive electrode active material layers, the negative electrode active material layers, and the solid electrolyte layers are laminated to each other with (i.e., via) bipolar collectors interposed therebetween. 
     In addition, a battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 1 will be described in the following Embodiment 2. 
     Embodiment 2 
     Hereinafter, Embodiment 2 will be described. Description duplicated with that of the above Embodiment 1 will be appropriately omitted. 
       FIG. 5  is a view showing a schematic structure of a battery manufacturing apparatus  2000  according to Embodiment 2. 
     The battery manufacturing apparatus  2000  according to Embodiment 2 includes a laminating unit  300  and an adhesion layer forming unit  400 . 
     The laminating unit  300  laminates the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220 . 
     The adhesion layer forming unit  400  forms the first adhesion layer  110  adhering the first power generating element  210  to the second power generating element  220 . 
     The adhesion layer forming unit  400  forms the first adhesion layer  110  in the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  or the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224 , whichever is smaller, between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222 . 
     In the state in which the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  face each other with (i.e., via) the first adhesion layer  110  interposed therebetween, and also in the state in which in the region in which the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the second negative electrode active material layer  224  face each other, the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  are not in contact with each other, the laminating unit  300  laminates the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220 . 
       FIG. 6  is a flowchart showing a battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2. 
     The battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2 is a battery manufacturing method using the battery manufacturing apparatus  2000  according to Embodiment 2. For example, the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2 is a battery manufacturing method performed by the battery manufacturing apparatus  2000  according to Embodiment 2. 
     The battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2 includes a first adhesion layer forming step S 1101  (=Step (a)) and a first &amp; second power generating element laminating step S 1102  (=Step (b)). 
     The first adhesion layer forming step S 1101  is a step of forming the first adhesion layer  110  adhering the first power generating element  210  to the second power generating element  220  by the adhesion layer forming unit  400 . 
     The first &amp; second power generating element laminating step S 1102  is a step of laminating the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220  by the laminating unit  300 . 
     In the first adhesion layer forming step S 1101 , by the adhesion layer forming unit  400 , the first adhesion layer  110  is formed in the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  or the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224 , whichever is smaller, between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222 . 
     In the first &amp; second power generating element laminating step S 1102 , in the state in which the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  face each other with (i.e., via) the first adhesion layer  110  interposed therebetween and also in the state in which in the region in which the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the second negative electrode active material layer  224  face each other, the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  are not in contact with each other, by the laminating unit  300 , the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220  are laminated to each other. 
     By the manufacturing apparatus or the manufacturing method described above, the battery according to Embodiment 1 can be manufactured. 
     By the manufacturing apparatus or the manufacturing method described above, in manufacturing of the battery, while a strong adhesion and a stable electrical connection between the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220  are realized, the probability of contact between the positive electrode collector and the negative electrode collector can be reduced. That is, in manufacturing of the battery (for example, in a pressing step), at the end portion of the first positive electrode collector  211  and at the end portion of the second negative electrode collector  222 , the thickness of the first adhesion layer  110  is not excessively increased. Hence, the end portion of the first positive electrode collector  211  and the end portion of the second negative electrode collector  222  can be avoided from being deformed by the first adhesion layer  110 . Accordingly, the proximity and the contact between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the first negative electrode collector  212  and the proximity and the contact between the second positive electrode collector  221  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be prevented. Hence, for example, even when an all-solid-state battery is manufactured in which no separators are provided between a positive electrode layer and a negative electrode layer, a risk in which the positive electrode layer and the negative electrode layer are short-circuited by a direct contact between the positive electrode collector and the negative electrode collector can be reduced. In addition, degradation (such as generation of cracks) of the first positive electrode active material layer  213 , the second negative electrode active material layer  224 , and the solid electrolyte layer caused by the deformation of the end portion of the first positive electrode collector  211  and the end portion of the second negative electrode collector  222  can be prevented. 
     In addition, since the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  are not in contact with each other by the first adhesion layer  110 , the electrical conduction state between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be formed to have a low resistance and can also be stabilized. Hence, since the electrical conduction state can be formed to have a low resistance, for example, even when the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220  are charged or discharged by a large current, generation of voltage loss, heat, and the like can be suppressed. Furthermore, since the electrical conduction state is stabilized, for example, even by a long-term use, generation of corrosion of the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be suppressed. 
     In addition, in the battery manufacturing apparatus  2000  according to Embodiment 2, the adhesion layer forming unit  400  may form the first adhesion layer  110  in a region corresponding to 50% or more of the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  or the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224 , whichever is smaller. 
     In other words, in the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2, in the first adhesion layer forming step S 1101 , the first adhesion layer  110  may be formed by the adhesion layer forming unit  400  in a region corresponding to 50% or more of the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  or the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224 , whichever is smaller. 
     By the manufacturing apparatus or the manufacturing method described above, the first adhesion layer  110  can be formed in a wider region. Accordingly, the mechanical joint and the electrical connection between the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220  can be more stabilized. In addition, by the first adhesion layer  110  formed in a wider region, the state in which the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  are not in contact with each other can be more reliably maintained. Hence, the electrical conduction state between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be formed to have a lower resistance and can also be more stabilized. 
     In addition, in the battery manufacturing apparatus  2000  according to Embodiment 2, the adhesion layer forming unit  400  may form the first adhesion layer  110  in the entire region in which the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the second negative electrode active material layer  224  face each other. 
     In other words, in the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2, in the first adhesion layer forming step S 1101 , by the adhesion layer forming unit  400 , the first adhesion layer  110  may be formed in the entire region in which the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the second negative electrode active material layer  224  face each other. 
     By the manufacturing apparatus or the manufacturing method described above, the first adhesion layer  110  can be formed in a wider region. Accordingly, the mechanical joint and the electrical connection between the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220  can be more stabilized. In addition, by the first adhesion layer  110  formed in a wider region, the state in which the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  are not in contact with each other can be more reliably maintained. Hence, the electrical conduction state between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be formed to have a lower resistance and can also be more stabilized. 
       FIG. 7  is a flowchart showing a modified example of the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2. 
     The battery manufacturing apparatus  2000  according to Embodiment 2 may further include a pressing unit  500  as shown in  FIG. 5 . 
     The pressing unit  500  presses the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220  after the first adhesion layer  110  is formed between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222 . 
     In other words, the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2 may further include a pressing step S 1103  (=Step (c)). 
     The pressing step S 1103  is a step of pressing the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220  by the pressing unit  500  after the first adhesion layer  110  is formed between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222 . 
     By the manufacturing apparatus or the manufacturing method described above, the first adhesion layer  110  can be pressed by pressure application together with the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220 . Accordingly, for example, the first adhesion layer  110  can be thinly and uniformly spread in a wide region. Hence, the adhesion force and the electrical conductivity of the first adhesion layer  110  can be more increased. As a result, while the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220  are more tightly adhered to each other, the first adhesion layer  110  is suppressed from being formed into a high resistance layer. 
       FIG. 8  is a flowchart showing a modified example of the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2. 
     In the battery manufacturing apparatus  2000  according to Embodiment 2, the laminating unit  300  may laminate the first power generating element  210  and the third power generating element  230 . 
     The adhesion layer forming unit  400  may form the second adhesion layer  120  adhering the first power generating element  210  to the third power generating element  230 . 
     The adhesion layer forming unit  400  may form the second adhesion layer  120  in the region forming the first negative electrode active material layer  214  and the third positive electrode active material layer  233 , whichever is smaller, between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231 . 
     In the state in which the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  face each other with (i.e., via) the second adhesion layer  120  interposed therebetween, and also in the state in which in the region in which the first negative electrode active material layer  214  and the third positive electrode active material layer  233  face each other, the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  are not in contact with each other, the laminating unit  300  may laminate the first power generating element  210  and the third power generating element  230 . 
     In other words, the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2 may further include a second adhesion layer forming step S 1201  (=Step (d)) and a first &amp; third power generating element laminating step S 1202  (Step (e)). 
     The second adhesion layer forming step S 1201  is a step of forming the second adhesion layer  120  adhering the first power generating element  210  to the third power generating element  230  by the adhesion layer forming unit  400 . 
     The first &amp; third power generating element laminating step S 1202  is a step of laminating the first power generating element  210  and the third power generating element  230  by the laminating unit  300 . 
     In the second adhesion layer forming step S 1201 , the second adhesion layer  120  may be formed by the adhesion layer forming unit  400  in the region forming the first negative electrode active material layer  214  or the region forming the third positive electrode active material layer  233 , whichever is smaller, between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231 . 
     In the first &amp; third power generating element laminating step S 1202 , in the state in which the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  face each other with (i.e., via) the second adhesion layer  120  interposed therebetween, and also in the state in which in the region in which the first negative electrode active material layer  214  and the third positive electrode active material layer  233  face each other, the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  are not in contact with each other, the first power generating element  210  and the third power generating element  230  may be laminated to each other by the laminating unit  300 . 
     By the manufacturing apparatus or the manufacturing method described above, in manufacturing of the battery, while a strong adhesion and a stable electrical connection between the first power generating element  210  and the third power generating element  230  are realized, the probability of contact between the positive electrode collector and the negative electrode collector can be reduced. That is, in manufacturing of the battery (for example, in a pressing step), at the end portion of the first negative electrode collector  212  and at the end portion of the third positive electrode collector  231 , the thickness of the second adhesion layer  120  is not excessively increased. Hence, the end portion of the first negative electrode collector  212  and the end portion of the third positive electrode collector  231  can be avoided from being deformed by the second adhesion layer  120 . Accordingly, the proximity and the contact between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the first positive electrode collector  211  and the proximity and the contact between the third positive electrode collector  231  and the third negative electrode collector  232  can be prevented. As a result, for example, even when an all-solid-state battery is manufactured in which no separators are provided between a positive electrode layer and a negative electrode layer, a risk in which the positive electrode layer and the negative electrode are short-circuited by a direct contact between the positive electrode collector and the negative electrode collector can be more reduced. In addition, degradation (such as generation of cracks) of the first negative electrode active material layer  214 , the third positive electrode active material layer  233 , and the solid electrolyte layer caused by the deformation of the end portion of the first negative electrode collector  212  and the end portion of the third positive electrode collector  231  can be prevented. 
     In addition, since the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  are not in contact with each other by the second adhesion layer  120 , the electrical conduction state between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  can be formed to have a low resistance and can also be stabilized. Hence, since the electrical conduction state is formed to have a low resistance, for example, even when the first power generating element  210 , the second power generating element  220 , and the third power generating element  230  are charged or discharged by a large current, generation of voltage loss, heat, and the like can be suppressed. Furthermore, since the electrical conduction state is stabilized, for example, even by a long-term use, generation of corrosion of the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  can be suppressed. 
     In addition, in the battery manufacturing apparatus  2000  according to Embodiment 2, the adhesion layer forming unit  400  may form the second adhesion layer  120  in a region corresponding to 50% or more of the region forming the first negative electrode active material layer  214  or the region forming the third positive electrode active material layer  233 , whichever is smaller. 
     In other words, in the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2, in the second adhesion layer forming step S 1201 , the second adhesion layer  120  may be formed by the adhesion layer forming unit  400  in a region corresponding to 50% or more of the region forming the first negative electrode active material layer  214  or the region forming the third positive electrode active material layer  233 , whichever is smaller. 
     By the manufacturing apparatus or the manufacturing method described above, the second adhesion layer  120  may be formed in a wider region. Accordingly, the mechanical joint and the electrical connection between the first power generating element  210  and the third power generating element  230  can be more stabilized. In addition, by the second adhesion layer  120  formed in a wider region, the state in which the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  are not in contact with each other can be more reliably maintained. As a result, the electrical conduction state between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  can be formed to have a lower resistance and can also be more stabilized. 
     In addition, in the battery manufacturing apparatus  2000  according to Embodiment 2, the adhesion layer forming unit  400  may form the second adhesion layer  120  in the entire region in which the first negative electrode active material layer  214  and the third positive electrode active material layer  233  face each other. 
     In other words, in the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2, in the second adhesion layer forming step S 1201 , the second adhesion layer  120  may be formed by the adhesion layer forming unit  400  in the entire region in which the first negative electrode active material layer  214  and the third positive electrode active material layer  233  face each other. 
     By the manufacturing apparatus or the manufacturing method described above, the second adhesion layer  120  may be formed in a wider region. Accordingly, the mechanical joint and the electrical connection between the first power generating element  210  and the third power generating element  230  can be more stabilized. In addition, by the second adhesion layer  120  formed in a wider region, the state in which the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  are not in contact with each other can be more reliably maintained. As a result, the electrical conduction state between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  can be formed to have a lower resistance and can also be more stabilized. 
       FIG. 9  is a flowchart showing a modified example of the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2. 
     In the battery manufacturing apparatus  2000  according to Embodiment 2, the pressing unit  500  may press the first power generating element  210 , the second power generating element  220 , and the third power generating element  230 . 
     After the first adhesion layer  110  is formed between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222 , and the second adhesion layer  120  is formed between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231 , the pressing unit  500  may press the first power generating element  210 , the second power generating element  220 , and the third power generating element  230 . 
     In other words, the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2 may further include a pressing step S 1203  (=Step (f)). 
     The pressing step S 1203  is a step of pressing the first power generating element  210 , the second power generating element  220 , and the third power generating element  230  by the pressing unit  500  after the first adhesion layer  110  is formed between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222 , and the second adhesion layer  120  is formed between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231 . 
     By the manufacturing apparatus or the manufacturing method described above, the second adhesion layer  120  may be formed in a wider region. Accordingly, the mechanical joint and the electrical connection between the first power generating element  210  and the third power generating element  230  can be more stabilized. In addition, by the second adhesion layer  120  formed in a wider region, the state in which the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  are not in contact with each other can be more reliably maintained. As a result, the electrical conduction state between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  can be formed to have a lower resistance and can also be more stabilized. 
     In addition, in Embodiment 2, as the first power generating element  210 , the second power generating element  220 , and the third power generating element  230 , power generating elements prepared in advance (power generating elements formed already) may also be used. 
     In this case, the laminating unit  300  may include a transporting mechanism (such as a roller) transporting a power generating element to be laminated. 
     In this case, for example, after transporting the first power generating element  210  prepared in advance, the laminating unit  300  may laminate the first power generating element  210  on the second power generating element  220  prepared in advance. Furthermore, for example, after transporting the third power generating element  230  prepared in advance, the laminating unit  300  may laminate the third power generating element  230  on the laminate formed of the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220 . 
     Alternatively, the first power generating element  210 , the second power generating element  220 , and the third power generating element  230  each may be formed by the manufacturing apparatus and the manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2. 
     In this case, the laminating unit  300  may include a power generating element forming unit forming the positive electrode active material layer, the solid electrolyte layer, and the negative electrode active material layer on the collectors. The power generating element forming unit may include a coating mechanism coating an active material or a solid electrolyte which is a coating agent. The power generating element forming unit may include, for example, an ejecting mechanism (such as an ejecting port) ejecting the coating agent, a supplying mechanism (such as a tank and a supply pipe) supplying the coating agent to the ejecting mechanism, and a transporting mechanism (such as a roller) transporting a collector or the like to be coated. 
     In this case, the laminating unit  300  may form the first power generating element  210  by the power generating element forming unit, for example, on the second power generating element  220  prepared in advance. Furthermore, the laminating unit  300  may form the third power generating element  230  by the power generating element forming unit, for example, on the laminate formed of the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220 . 
     In addition, in Embodiment 2, the adhesion layer forming unit  400  may include a coating mechanism coating an adhesive which is a coating agent. The adhesion layer forming unit  400  may include, for example, an ejecting mechanism (such as an ejecting port) ejecting the coating agent, a supplying mechanism (such as a tank and a supply pipe) supplying the coating agent to the ejecting mechanism, and a transporting mechanism (such as a roller) transporting a power generating element to be coated. 
     In addition, in Embodiment 2, as an adhesion layer forming method (a method for applying an adhesive), a generally known method, such as screen printing, die coating, ink jet printing, or coating using a dispenser, may be appropriately used in accordance with an adhesive material. 
     In addition, in Embodiment 2, the shape of the adhesive to be formed when being applied may be any one of a flat, a line, and a dot shape. Since the pressure is applied on the adhesive, regardless of the shape of the adhesive to be formed when being applied, the adhesive is flatly spread into an adhesion layer. 
     In addition, in Embodiment 2, the pressing unit  500  may include, for example, a pressing mechanism (such as a press stage and a cylinder) pressing a power generating element by pressure application and a transporting mechanism (such as a roller) transporting a power generating element to be pressed. 
     For the mechanisms described above to be included in the laminating unit  300 , the adhesion layer forming unit  400 , and the pressing unit  500 , generally known devices and members may be appropriately used. 
     In addition, the battery manufacturing apparatus  2000  according to Embodiment 2 may further include a control unit  600  as shown in  FIG. 5 . 
     The control unit  600  controls the operation of the laminating unit  300 , the adhesion layer forming unit  400 , and the pressing unit  500 . 
     The control unit  600  may be formed, for example, of a processor and a memory. The processor may be, for example, a central processing unit (CPU) or a micro-processing unit (MPU). In this case, the processor may perform a control method (battery manufacturing method) disclosed in the present disclosure by reading of a program stored in the memory. 
       FIG. 22  is a view showing a schematic structure of a battery manufacturing apparatus  2100  according to Embodiment 2. 
     The battery manufacturing apparatus  2100  according to Embodiment 2 further includes the following structure besides the structure of the above battery manufacturing apparatus  2000  according to Embodiment 2. 
     That is, the battery manufacturing apparatus  2100  according to Embodiment 2 includes a space holding body forming unit  800 . 
     The space holding body forming unit  800  forms the first space holding body  710 . The space holding body forming unit  800  forms the first space holding body  710  between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  at a position at which the first adhesion layer  110  is not disposed. 
       FIG. 23  is a flowchart showing a modified example of the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2. 
     The battery manufacturing method shown in  FIG. 23  further includes a first space holding body forming step S 1104  (=Step (g)) besides the battery manufacturing method shown in  FIG. 7 . 
     The first space holding body forming step S 1104  is a step of forming the first space holding body  710  by the space holding body forming unit  800  so as to hold the space between the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220 . 
     In the first space holding body forming step S 1104 , by the space holding body forming unit  800 , the first space holding body  710  is formed between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  at a position at which the first adhesion layer  110  is not disposed. 
     By the manufacturing method described above, for example, the above battery  1400  shown in  FIG. 20  is formed. 
     By the manufacturing apparatus or the manufacturing method described above, in manufacturing of the battery, the space between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be held by the first space holding body  710 . Hence, the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  are suppressed from being deformed (for example, being closer to or apart from each other) at the position at which the first adhesion layer  110  is not disposed. For example, even when the thickness of the first adhesion layer  110  is large, the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be suppressed by the first space holding body  710  from being deformed. As a result, generation of missing and the like of the active material and/or the solid electrolyte caused by the deformation of the first positive electrode collector  211  and/or the second negative electrode collector  222  can be suppressed. 
     In addition, in the battery manufacturing apparatus  2100  according to Embodiment 2, the space holding body forming unit  800  may form the first space holding body  710  so as to surround (i.e., with surrounding) the periphery of the first adhesion layer  110 . 
     In other words, in the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2, in the first space holding body forming step S 1104 , the first space holding body  710  may be formed by the space holding body forming unit  800  so as to surround (i.e., with surrounding) the periphery of the first adhesion layer  110 . 
     By the manufacturing apparatus or the manufacturing method described above, in manufacturing of the battery, by the first space holding body  710  surrounding the periphery of the first adhesion layer  110 , the space between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  can be more reliably held. Hence, generation of missing and the like of the active material and/or the solid electrolyte caused by the deformation of the first positive electrode collector  211  and/or the second negative electrode collector  222  can be more suppressed. 
     In addition, in the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2, the first space holding body forming step S 1104  may be a step to be performed after the first adhesion layer forming step S 1101 , the first &amp; second power generating element laminating step S 1102 , and the pressing step S 1103  are all performed. Alternatively, the first space holding body forming step S 1104  may be a step to be performed between any two steps among the first adhesion layer forming step S 1101 , the first &amp; second power generating element laminating step S 1102 , and the pressing step S 1103 . 
       FIG. 24  is a flowchart showing a modified example of the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2. 
     As shown in  FIG. 24 , in the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2, the first space holding body forming step S 1104  may be performed after the first adhesion layer forming step S 1101  is performed. In this case, the first &amp; second power generating element laminating step S 1102  may be performed after the first space holding body forming step S 1104  is performed. 
     In this case, in the first &amp; second power generating element laminating step S 1102 , the first space holding body  710  may be in contact with the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222 . For example, one principal surface (such as a part or the entire thereof) of the first space holding body  710  may be in close contact (for example, may be joined) with the first positive electrode collector  211 . In this case, the other principal surface (such as a part or the entire thereof) of the first space holding body  710  may be in close contact (for example, may be joined) with the second negative electrode collector  222 . 
     By the manufacturing apparatus or the manufacturing method described above, in manufacturing of the battery, the spread of the first adhesion layer  110  can be blocked by the first space holding body  710 . Accordingly, at the end portion of the first positive electrode collector  211  and at the end portion of the second negative electrode collector  222 , the thickness of the first adhesion layer  110  can be more suppressed from being excessively increased. As a result, the end portion of the first positive electrode collector  211  and the end portion of the second negative electrode collector  222  can be more avoided from being deformed by the first adhesion layer  110 . 
     In addition, the space holding body forming unit  800  may form the second space holding body  720 . The space holding body forming unit  800  may form the second space holding body  720  between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  at a position at which the second adhesion layer  120  is not disposed. 
       FIG. 25  is a flowchart showing a modified example of the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2. 
     The battery manufacturing method shown in  FIG. 25  includes, besides the battery manufacturing method shown in  FIG. 9 , the first space holding body forming step S 1104  (=Step (g)) and a second space holding body forming step S 1204  (=Step (h)). 
     The second space holding body forming step S 1204  is a step of forming the second space holding body  720  by the space holding body forming unit  800  between the first power generating element  210  and the third power generating element  230 . 
     In the second space holding body forming step S 1204 , the second space holding body  720  is formed by the space holding body forming unit  800  between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  at a position at which the second adhesion layer  120  is not disposed. 
     By the manufacturing method described above, for example, the above battery  1500  shown in  FIG. 21  is formed. 
     By the manufacturing apparatus or the manufacturing method described above, in manufacturing of the battery, the space between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  can be held. Hence, the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  are suppressed from being deformed (for example, being closer to or apart from each other) at the position at which the second adhesion layer  120  is not disposed. For example, even when the thickness of the second adhesion layer  120  is large, the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  can be suppressed by the second space holding body  720  from being deformed. As a result, generation of missing and the like of the active material and/or the solid electrolyte caused by the deformation of the first negative electrode collector  212  and/or the third positive electrode collector  231  can be suppressed. 
     In addition, in the battery manufacturing apparatus  2100  according to Embodiment 2, the space holding body forming unit  800  may form the second space holding body  720  so as to surround (i.e., with surrounding) the periphery of the second adhesion layer  120 . 
     In other words, in the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2, in the second space holding body forming step S 1204 , the second space holding body  720  may be formed by the space holding body forming unit  800  so as to surround (i.e., with surrounding) the periphery of the second adhesion layer  120 . 
     By the manufacturing apparatus or the manufacturing method described above, in manufacturing of the battery, the space between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  can be more reliably held by the second space holding body  720  surrounding the periphery of the second adhesion layer  120 . As a result, generation of missing and the like of the active material and/or the solid electrolyte caused by the deformation of the first negative electrode collector  212  and/or the third positive electrode collector  231  can be more suppressed. 
     In addition, in the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2, the second space holding body forming step S 1204  may be a step to be performed after the first adhesion layer forming step S 1101 , the first &amp; second power generating element laminating step S 1102 , the second adhesion layer forming step S 1201 , the first &amp; third power generating element laminating step S 1202 , the pressing step S 1203 , and the first space holding body forming step S 1104  are all performed. Alternatively, the second space holding body forming step S 1204  may be a step to be performed between any two steps among the first adhesion layer forming step S 1101 , the first &amp; second power generating element laminating step S 1102 , the second adhesion layer forming step S 1201 , the first &amp; third power generating element laminating step S 1202 , the pressing step S 1203 , and the first space holding body forming step S 1104 . 
       FIG. 26  is a flowchart showing a modified example of the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2. 
     As shown in  FIG. 26 , in the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2, the second space holding body forming step S 1204  may be performed after the second adhesion layer forming step S 1201  is performed. In this case, the first &amp; third power generating element laminating step S 1202  may be performed after the second space holding body forming step S 1204  is performed. 
     In this case, in the first &amp; third power generating element laminating step S 1202 , the second space holding body  720  may be in contact with the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231 . For example, one principal surface (such as a part or the entire thereof) of the second space holding body  720  may be in close contact (for example, may be joined) with the first negative electrode collector  212 . In this case, the other principal surface (such as a part or the entire thereof) of the second space holding body  720  may be in close contact (for example, may be joined) with the third positive electrode collector  231 . 
     By the manufacturing apparatus or the manufacturing method described above, in manufacturing of the battery, the spread of the second adhesion layer  120  can be blocked by the second space holding body  720 . Accordingly, at the end portion of the first negative electrode collector  212  and at the end portion of the third positive electrode collector  231 , the thickness of the second adhesion layer  120  can be more suppressed from being excessively increased. As a result, the end portion of the first negative electrode collector  212  and the end portion of the third positive electrode collector  231  can be more avoided from being deformed by the second adhesion layer  120 . 
     In addition, in the battery manufacturing apparatus  2100  according to Embodiment 2, the control unit  600  controls the operation of the laminating unit  300 , the adhesion layer forming unit  400 , the pressing unit  500 , and the space holding body forming unit  800 . 
     In addition, in Embodiment 2, the space holding body forming unit  800  may include a coating mechanism coating a space holding body material which is a coating agent. The space holding body forming unit  800  may include, for example, an ejection mechanism (such as an ejection port) ejecting the coating agent, a supplying mechanism (such as a tank and a cylinder) supplying the coating agent to the ejection mechanism, and a transporting mechanism (such as a roller) transporting a power generating element to be coated. 
     Hereinafter, one concrete example of the battery manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2 will be described. 
       FIG. 10  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of constituent members of the first power generating element  210  in a manufacturing process. 
     As shown in  FIG. 10 , the first positive electrode active material layer  213  is formed on the first positive electrode collector  211 . That is, a paste-like paint in which a material of the first positive electrode active material layer  213  is kneaded with a solvent is applied on the first positive electrode collector  211  and is then dried, so that the first positive electrode active material layer  213  is formed. In order to increase the density of the first positive electrode active material layer  213 , after being dried, the first positive electrode active material layer  213  may be pressed. The thickness of the first positive electrode active material layer  213  thus formed is, for example, 5 to 300 μm. 
       FIG. 11  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of constituent members of the first power generating element  210  in a manufacturing process. 
     As shown in  FIG. 11 , the first negative electrode active material layer  214  is formed on the first negative electrode collector  212 . That is, a paste-like paint in which a material of the first negative electrode active material layer  214  is kneaded with a solvent is applied on the first negative electrode collector  212  and is then dried, so that the first negative electrode active material layer  214  is formed. In order to increase the density of the first negative electrode active material layer  214 , after being dried, the first negative electrode active material layer  214  may be pressed. The thickness of the first negative electrode active material layer  214  thus formed is, for example, 5 to 300 μm. 
       FIG. 12  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of constituent members of the first power generating element  210  in a manufacturing process. 
     As shown in  FIG. 12 , the first solid electrolyte layer  215  is formed on the first positive electrode active material layer  213 . That is, a paste-like paint in which a material of the first solid electrolyte layer  215  is kneaded with a solvent is applied on the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and is then dried, so that the first solid electrolyte layer  215  is formed. 
       FIG. 13  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of the first power generating element  210 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 13 , a positive electrode plate shown in  FIG. 12  in which the first solid electrolyte layer  215  is formed on the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and a negative electrode plate shown in  FIG. 11  are laminated so that the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the first negative electrode active material layer  214  face each other with (i.e., via) the first solid electrolyte layer  215  interposed therebetween, and as a result, the first power generating element  210  is formed. 
     Alternatively, the first power generating element  210  may have the following structure. 
       FIG. 14  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of constituent members of the first power generating element  210  in a manufacturing process. 
     As shown in  FIG. 14 , the first solid electrolyte layer  215  is formed on the first negative electrode active material layer  214 . 
       FIG. 15  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of the first power generating element  210 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 15 , a positive electrode plate shown in  FIG. 10  and a negative electrode plate shown in  FIG. 14  in which the first solid electrolyte layer  215  is formed on the first negative electrode active material layer  214  are laminated to each other so that the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the first negative electrode active material layer  214  face each other with (i.e., via) the first solid electrolyte layer  215  interposed therebetween, and as a result, the first power generating element  210  is formed. 
     The first power generating element  210  as shown in  FIG. 13  or  FIG. 15  is pressed by pressure application. By the pressure application, the layers are each densified and are placed in a preferable joint state. In this case, when the layers are joined with each other, the surface forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  may be configured so as not to extend past the surface forming the first negative electrode active material layer  214  which faces the first positive electrode active material layer  213 . 
     In addition, in the above manufacturing process, the order of forming the layers of the first power generating element  210  is not particularly limited. In addition, for the formation of the layers of the first power generating element  210 , for example, lamination, adhesion, transfer, and the combination thereof may be appropriately performed. 
     By a formation method similar to that of the first power generating element  210  described above, the second power generating element  220  and the third power generating element  230  are formed. 
       FIG. 16  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of the power generating elements and the adhesion layers in a manufacturing process. 
     First, the first adhesion layer forming step S 1101  is performed. That is, by the adhesion layer forming unit  400 , the first adhesion layer  110  is formed (coated) on the second negative electrode collector  222  in the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  or the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224 , whichever is smaller (that is, in the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213 ), the first adhesion layer  110  being located between the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222 . 
     Next, the first &amp; second power generating element laminating step S 1102  is performed. That is, by the laminating unit  300 , in the state in which the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  face each other with (i.e., via) the first adhesion layer  110  interposed therebetween, and also in the state in which in the region in which the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the second negative electrode active material layer  224  face each other, the first positive electrode collector  211  and the second negative electrode collector  222  are not in contact with each other, the first power generating element  210  is laminated on the second power generating element  220  (that is, on the first adhesion layer  110 ). 
     Next, the second adhesion layer forming step S 1201  is performed. That is, by the adhesion layer forming unit  400 , the second adhesion layer  120  is formed (coated) on the first negative electrode collector  212  in the region forming the first negative electrode active material layer  214  or the region forming the third positive electrode active material layer  233 , whichever is smaller (that is, in the region forming the third positive electrode active material layer  233 ), the second adhesion layer  120  being located between the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231 . 
     Next, the first &amp; third power generating element laminating step S 1202  is performed. That is, by the laminating unit  300 , in the state in which the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  face each other with (i.e., via) the second adhesion layer  120  interposed therebetween, and also in the state in which in the region in which the first negative electrode active material layer  214  and the third positive electrode active material layer  233  face each other, the first negative electrode collector  212  and the third positive electrode collector  231  are not in contact with each other, the third power generating element  230  is laminated on the first power generating element  210  (that is, on the second adhesion layer  120 ). 
     Next, the pressing step S 1203  is performed. That is, by the pressing unit  500 , a laminate formed of the second power generating element  220 , the first adhesion layer  110 , the first power generating element  210 , the second adhesion layer  120 , and the third power generating element  230  is pressed. In addition, the pressing direction (pressure application direction) is a direction shown by the arrow in  FIG. 16 . 
     By the manufacturing method described above, for example, the above battery  1200  shown in  FIG. 3  can be formed. 
     In addition, the first adhesion layer  110  and the second adhesion layer  120  each may be formed (coated) in a wider region. Accordingly, for example, the above battery  1300  shown in  FIG. 4  can be formed. 
     As described above, between the positive electrode collector of one single battery element and the negative electrode collector of another single battery element, the electrically conductive adhesive is applied and then pressed by pressure application. In this case, in the example shown in  FIG. 16 , among the positive electrode collector, the positive electrode active material layer, the solid electrolyte layer, the negative electrode active material layer, and the negative electrode collector, which form each power generating element, the region forming the positive electrode active material layer is smallest. That is, the region forming the positive electrode active material layer is included in the regions forming all the other constituent layers. In this case, the region in which the electrically conductive adhesive is applied is set to be wide as much as possible so that the adhesion layer pressed by the pressure application does not extend past the region forming the positive electrode active material layer. That is, as shown in  FIG. 16 , by the use of the electrically conductive paste which is applied so as not to extend past the region forming the positive electrode active material layer by the pressure application, the layers are joined together by the pressure application. In this case, in the entire region in which the adhesive is applied, the electrically conductive adhesive is most strongly pressed, so that a thin adhesion layer is formed. Hence, in the adhesion layer thus formed, a portion having an excessively large thickness is not formed. 
     In addition, the electrically conductive adhesive may be applied so that the adhesion layer pressed by the pressure application is formed in a region corresponding to 50% or more (or 80% or more) of the region forming the positive electrode active material layer. Accordingly, in the region forming the positive electrode active material layer which is the smallest region among those of the primary portions of the single battery element, a portion at which the negative electrode collector of one single battery element and the positive electrode collector of another single battery element adjacent thereto are simply in contact with each other is not allowed to be formed. 
       FIG. 17  is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic structure of power generating elements and an adhesion layer in a manufacturing process of a battery  910  according to Comparative Example 1. 
     In a manufacturing method of the battery  910  according to Comparative Example 1, as shown in  FIG. 17 , on the second negative electrode collector  222 , an adhesion layer  191  is also formed (coated) to extend past the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  or the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224 , whichever is smaller (that is, the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213 ). 
     That is, in the manufacturing method of the battery  910  according to Comparative Example 1, the adhesion layer  191  is formed (coated) in a region larger than each of the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224  (such as the entire region of the second negative electrode collector  222 ). 
     In the state shown in  FIG. 17  in which the adhesive is coated, the pressure application is performed. In addition, the pressing direction (pressure application direction) is a direction shown by the arrow in  FIG. 17 . Accordingly, in the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213 , the adhesive is most strongly pressed, so that a thin adhesion layer  191  is formed. However, the thickness of the adhesion layer  191  located outside the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  is larger than that of the adhesion layer  191  located in the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213 . That is, in Comparative Example 1, as shown in  FIG. 18 , out of the region forming the first positive electrode active material layer  213  and the region forming the second negative electrode active material layer  224 , the thickness of the adhesion layer  191  is excessively increased. As a result, the end portion of the first positive electrode collector  211  and the end portion of the second negative electrode collector  222  are deformed by the adhesion layer  191 . 
     On the other hand, by the manufacturing apparatus or the manufacturing method according to Embodiment 2, as described above, the thickness of the first adhesion layer  110  is not excessively increased. Hence, while a strong adhesion and a stable electrical connection between the first power generating element  210  and the second power generating element  220  are realized, the probability of contact between the positive electrode collector and the negative electrode collector can be reduced. In addition, degradation (such as generation of cracks) of the first positive electrode active material layer  213 , the second negative electrode active material layer  224 , and the solid electrolyte layer can be prevented. 
     In an all-solid-state battery, a solid electrolyte layer is used instead of using an electrolyte liquid. Hence, the structure in which a plurality of batteries is connected in series can be advantageously formed. For example, there can be formed a bipolar all-solid-state battery in which laminates (bipolar structures) in each of which a positive electrode active material layer and a negative electrode active material layer are formed on a front and a rear surface of a collector are repeatedly laminated with (i.e., via) solid electrolyte layers interposed therebetween and are connected to each other in series. In addition, a bipolar all-solid-state battery may also be formed in such a way that after a plurality of single batteries, each of which is formed by laminating a positive electrode collector, a positive electrode active material layer, a solid electrolyte layer, a negative electrode active material layer, and a negative electrode collector, are prepared, the positive electrode collectors and the negative electrode collectors are electrically connected to each other. When the adhesion type bipolar all-solid-state battery as described above is formed, the adhesion structure is particularly important. Hence, according to the adhesion structure of Embodiment 1 or 2, for example, a highly reliable bipolar all-solid-state battery suitable for a large current application can be realized. 
     The present disclosure can be preferably applied to a battery to be used for various electronic apparatuses, electrical appliances, electric vehicles, and the like, each of which is required to have easy handling performance, high reliability, large current characteristics, and the like.