Patents by Inventor Hee Gyoung Kang

Hee Gyoung Kang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20220029228
    Abstract: Provided are a pouch case for a pouch type secondary battery in which one corner is in close contact with a cooling plate and a pouch type secondary battery including the same. In the pouch case, by controlling a shape relation among a forming portion formed to have a non-zero depth determined in advance at a center to accommodate one side of an electrode assembly, a receiving portion in surface contact with a side surface of the electrode assembly at the time of sealing the pouch case, and a sealing portion for sealing opposing ends of the forming portion and the electrode assembly, a size of a sealing protrusion formed after the electrode assembly is packaged through mechanical properties of a metal laminate sheet and a simplified die and punch may be minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Hee Gyoung KANG, Tae II KIM
  • Publication number: 20220029229
    Abstract: Provided are a pouch case for a pouch type secondary battery in which one corner is in close contact with a cooling plate and a pouch type secondary battery including the same. In the pouch case, by controlling a shape relation among a forming portion formed to have a non-zero depth determined in advance at a center to accommodate one side of an electrode assembly, a receiving portion in surface contact with a side surface of the electrode assembly at the time of sealing the pouch case, and a sealing portion for sealing opposing ends of the forming portion and the electrode assembly, a size of a sealing protrusion formed after the electrode assembly is packaged through mechanical properties of a metal laminate sheet and a simplified die and punch may be minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Hee Gyoung KANG, Tae II KIM
  • Publication number: 20220021054
    Abstract: A pouch case according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a forming portion having a predetermined depth, and allowing each of a first end surface and a second end surface of the electrode assembly to be received therein; a notch portion extending from each of opposite ends of the forming portion so as to have a depth gradually decreasing from a depth defined by the thickness of the electrode assembly received in the forming portion; and a storing portion covering a remaining portion other than a portion of the electrode assembly received in the forming portion. According to the embodiment of the present disclosure, by effectively controlling a protruding structure of the pouch case sealed on the first and second end surfaces of the electrode assembly received therein, it is possible to improve contact reliability between the stacked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: SK INNOVATION CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hee Gyoung KANG, Tae Il KIM
  • Publication number: 20210367272
    Abstract: The present invention provides a high voltage battery cell, and specifically a high voltage battery cell including a jelly roll in which three different types of jelly roll units are stacked freely and connected in series. According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a high voltage battery cell which is capable of implementing various cell structures while having a high voltage, and is relatively resistant to an external impact than other typical secondary cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventor: Hee Gyoung KANG
  • Patent number: 11171376
    Abstract: Provided are a pouch case for a pouch type secondary battery in which one corner is in close contact with a cooling plate and a pouch type secondary battery including the same. In the pouch case, by controlling a shape relation among a forming portion formed to have a non-zero depth determined in advance at a center to accommodate one side of an electrode assembly, a receiving portion in surface contact with a side surface of the electrode assembly at the time of sealing the pouch case, and a sealing portion for sealing opposing ends of the forming portion and the electrode assembly, a size of a sealing protrusion formed after the electrode assembly is packaged through mechanical properties of a metal laminate sheet and a simplified die and punch may be minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: SK INNOVATION CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hee Gyoung Kang, Tae Il Kim
  • Publication number: 20210344068
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lithium secondary battery which includes an electrode assembly to which an electrode tap is attached, an electrode tap receptor configured to house a portion of the electrode assembly such that a portion of the electrode tap protrudes to an outside, and a case configured to surround the electrode assembly and seal the electrode assembly together with the electrode tap receptor, wherein the electrode tap receptor includes a gas barrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventor: Hee-Gyoung KANG
  • Publication number: 20210344067
    Abstract: Disclosed are a secondary battery and a method for manufacturing the same. According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a secondary battery, including: an exterior material which includes a pouch film and a sealing portion formed at an outer side of the pouch film; and an electrode assembly which includes a plurality of electrode bodies laminated with a separator interposed therebetween and are packaged by the exterior material, wherein a pair of forming portions are formed within the pouch film to house the electrode assembly, and a predetermined interval is formed between the pair of forming portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventor: Hee-Gyoung Kang
  • Patent number: 11152659
    Abstract: Disclosed are a secondary battery and a method for manufacturing the same. According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a secondary battery, including: an exterior material which includes a pouch film and a sealing portion formed at an outer side of the pouch film; and an electrode assembly which includes a plurality of electrode bodies laminated with a separator interposed therebetween and are packaged by the exterior material, wherein a pair of forming portions are formed within the pouch film to house the electrode assembly, and a predetermined interval is formed between the pair of forming portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: SK INNOVATION CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hee-Gyoung Kang
  • Patent number: 11127985
    Abstract: The present invention provides a high voltage battery cell, and specifically a high voltage battery cell including a jelly roll in which three different types of jelly roll units are stacked freely and connected in series. According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a high voltage battery cell which is capable of implementing various cell structures while having a high voltage, and is relatively resistant to an external impact than other typical secondary cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: SK INNOVATION CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hee Gyoung Kang
  • Patent number: 11114717
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lithium secondary battery which includes an electrode assembly to which an electrode tap is attached, an electrode tap receptor configured to house a portion of the electrode assembly such that a portion of the electrode tap protrudes to an outside, and a case configured to surround the electrode assembly and seal the electrode assembly together with the electrode tap receptor, wherein the electrode tap receptor includes a gas barrier layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: SK INNOVATION CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hee-Gyoung Kang
  • Publication number: 20210265699
    Abstract: A battery module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a battery stack in which a plurality of battery cells including a cathode tab and an anode tab are stacked; a first bus bar assembly including a first bus bar connecting cathode tabs and anode tabs located at one end of the battery stack; and a second bus bar assembly including a second bus bar connecting cathode tabs and anode tabs located at the other end of the battery stack. The first bus bar assembly or the second bus bar assembly may include a venting part including at least one venting knife which protrudes from the first bus bar or the second bus bar toward the battery cell, such that stability of the battery module may be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Jong Hyuk Lee, Su Hee Han, Hee Gyoung Kang
  • Patent number: 11094983
    Abstract: Disclosed are a secondary battery and a method for manufacturing the same. According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a secondary battery, including: an exterior material which includes a pouch film and a sealing portion formed at an outer side of the pouch film; and an electrode assembly which includes a plurality of electrode bodies laminated with a separator interposed therebetween and are packaged by the exterior material, wherein a pair of forming portions are formed within the pouch film to house the electrode assembly, and a predetermined interval is formed between the pair of forming portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: SK INNOVATION CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hee-Gyoung Kang
  • Publication number: 20210135180
    Abstract: Provided are the system and method of molding a gas collection portion of a battery pouch, and more particularly, the system and method of molding a gas collection portion to collect gas in a portion where an electrode tab welding portion of a battery pouch is disposed. In the system and method of molding the gas collection portion of the battery pouch according to the present disclosure, the electrode tab welding portion may also be molded when the battery pouch is molded, and the gas generated in the battery cell may thus be collected in a space formed between the pouch inclined surfaces, thereby preventing or delaying venting of the battery pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventor: Hee Gyoung Kang
  • Publication number: 20210098753
    Abstract: Provided are a pouch case for a pouch type secondary battery in which one corner is in close contact with a cooling plate and a pouch type secondary battery including the same. In the pouch case, by controlling a shape relation among a forming portion formed to have a non-zero depth determined in advance at a center to accommodate one side of an electrode assembly, a receiving portion in surface contact with a side surface of the electrode assembly at the time of sealing the pouch case, and a sealing portion for sealing opposing ends of the forming portion and the electrode assembly, a size of a sealing protrusion formed after the electrode assembly is packaged through mechanical properties of a metal laminate sheet and a simplified die and punch may be minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Hee Gyoung KANG, Tae Il KIM
  • Publication number: 20210083293
    Abstract: A lithium secondary battery according to exemplary embodiments includes a cathode, a separation layer, and an anode facing the cathode with the separation layer interposed therebetween. The anode includes an anode current collector, and an anode active material layer formed on the anode current collector. The anode active material layer includes an anode active material and a conductive additive. The conductive additive includes an expandable graphite having a particle diameter of 10 ?m or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Jong Hyuk Lee, Dock Young Yoon, Hee Gyoung Kang
  • Publication number: 20200403191
    Abstract: Disclosed are a secondary battery and a method for manufacturing the same. According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a secondary battery, including: an exterior material which includes a pouch film and a sealing portion formed at an outer side of the pouch film; and an electrode assembly which includes a plurality of electrode bodies laminated with a separator interposed therebetween and are packaged by the exterior material, wherein a pair of forming portions are formed within the pouch film to house the electrode assembly, and a predetermined interval is formed between the pair of forming portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventor: Hee-Gyoung KANG
  • Publication number: 20200295312
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lithium secondary battery and a lithium secondary battery sub module including the same. The lithium secondary battery includes: an electrode assembly; a plastic case which houses the electrode assembly and includes a gas barrier layer; and a pouch film cover which seals the plastic case having the electrode assembly housed therein, such that it is possible to achieve a battery having a significantly increased thickness so as to increase the capacity thereof without structural limitation, secure durability of the battery due to having excellent resistance to permeability, and improve productivity due to a decrease in an occurrence of poor insulation. Thereby, the lithium secondary battery sub module including the lithium secondary battery may have a high energy density and may be formed in a compact shape with reduced manufacturing costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Hee-Gyoung Kang
  • Patent number: 10763463
    Abstract: Disclosed are a secondary battery and a method for manufacturing the same. According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a secondary battery, including: an exterior material which includes a pouch film and a sealing portion formed at an outer side of the pouch film; and an electrode assembly which includes a plurality of electrode bodies laminated with a separator interposed therebetween and are packaged by the exterior material, wherein a pair of forming portions are formed within the pouch film to house the electrode assembly, and a predetermined interval is formed between the pair of forming portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: SK INNOVATION CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hee-Gyoung Kang
  • Publication number: 20200266422
    Abstract: Provided is a lithium secondary battery. The lithium secondary battery includes a negative electrode including a negative electrode active material layer, wherein the negative electrode active material layer includes a mixed negative electrode active material including graphite particles and low crystalline carbon-based particles, and the negative electrode active material layer has an apex of an exothermic peak in a temperature range of no less than 370° C. and no more than 390° C., as measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Jong Hyuk LEE, Dock Young YOON, Hee Gyoung KANG
  • Publication number: 20200227787
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stack type jelly roll for a secondary battery including a cathode, an anode, and a separator. More particularly, the present invention relates to a stack type jelly roll for a secondary battery having a hybrid form of a winding stack manner and a zigzag type stack manner, and a method of manufacturing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Hee Gyoung KANG, Tae Il KIM