Patents by Inventor Jae Min Yoo

Jae Min Yoo 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).

  • Patent number: 11978876
    Abstract: A battery module includes a battery cell stack constituted by a plurality of stacked pouch-shaped battery cells, a battery module housing configured to receive the battery cell stack, and a heat dissipation member coupled to a portion of the battery module housing, wherein the heat dissipation member has a through-hole formed in a heat dissipation plate disposed so as to face the battery cell stack and a sealing member is added to the through-hole, and a method of manufacturing the heat dissipation member. It is possible to effectively prevent thermal runaway of a battery cell that has caught fire while minimizing an increase in volume of the battery module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Young Bum Cho, Eun Gyu Shin, Jae Min Yoo, Seung Joon Kim
  • Publication number: 20240145807
    Abstract: A cooling member located in an upper part of a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked includes an upper plate, a lower plate, and a coolant incorporated in an inner space between the upper plate and the lower plate. The lower plate includes a first part in which a fragile part is formed, and a second part in which the fragile part is not formed. A thickness value of the first part is smaller than a thickness value of the second part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Young Bum CHO, Jae Min YOO, Eungyu SHIN, Seung Joon KIM, Sanghyun YU
  • Patent number: 11962020
    Abstract: A battery cell includes an electrode assembly, a pair of electrode leads electrically connected to the electrode assembly, a battery case configured to accommodate the pair of electrode leads such that the pair of electrode leads protrude at least partially in a front and rear direction of the battery cell, the battery case having an accommodation space formed to accommodate the electrode assembly, and a taping unit configured to integrally cover both side surfaces and upper and lower surfaces of the battery case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Eun-Gyu Shin, Jae-Min Yoo, Yoon-Koo Lee, Dal-Mo Kang, Jeong-O Mun
  • Patent number: 11961956
    Abstract: A cylindrical secondary battery module includes: a plurality of cylindrical secondary battery cells respectively having a battery case in which an electrode assembly and an electrolyte are accommodated; a cell frame at which the plurality of cylindrical secondary battery cells are disposed; and a lid coupled to the cell frame and having a flame outlet. The cell frame includes: a plurality of plate members bent and coupled to intersect each other; and a space formed between the plurality of plate members so that the cylindrical secondary battery cells are disposed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Ji-Su Yoon, Su-Chang Kim, Jae-Min Yoo, Jae-Uk Ryu, Dal-Mo Kang, Jeong-O Mun
  • Publication number: 20240120571
    Abstract: A battery module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a battery cell assembly including a plurality of battery cells; and a housing sheet accommodating the battery cell assembly to achieve a slimmer and more compact structure and improve the assembly process efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Jin-Yong PARK, Ho-June CHI, Jhin-Ha PARK, Jae-Min YOO
  • Publication number: 20240120612
    Abstract: A battery module includes a battery cell assembly including a plurality of battery cells; a module housing configured to accommodate the battery cell assembly; and an end cover unit coupled to the module housing. When a flame or gas is generated inside the module housing, the end cover unit is configured to disperse the flame or gas and guide the flame or gas in a predetermined direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Jin-Yong PARK, Ho-June CHI, Jhin-Ha PARK, Jae-Min YOO
  • Publication number: 20240079721
    Abstract: A battery module includes at least two cell assemblies, a module housing having an upper cover formed by a top portion and a first side portion extending downward from a first side edge of the top portion, a first gas passage formed between the first side portion of the upper cover and a first side of the at least two cell assemblies for circulation of gas generated from the at least two cell assemblies, and a flame retardant plate in the first gas passage and extending between the at least two cell assemblies and the module housing, wherein the first side portion of the upper cover is coupled to the flame retardant plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Eun-Gyu SHIN, Jeong-O MUN, Jae-Min YOO, Yoon-Koo LEE, Yong-Seok CHOI, Jee-Soon CHOI
  • Patent number: 11901589
    Abstract: A cylindrical secondary battery module including a plurality of cylindrical secondary battery cells respectively having a battery case in which an electrode assembly and an electrolyte are accommodated; a cell frame at which the plurality of cylindrical secondary battery cells are disposed; and a bus bar electrically connected to the plurality of cylindrical secondary battery cells and having a fusing portion, wherein the bus bar has a plurality of layers made of different materials from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Jae-Min Yoo, Dal-Mo Kang, Su-Chang Kim, Jeong-O Mun, Jae-Uk Ryu, Ji-Su Yoon
  • Patent number: 11870094
    Abstract: A battery module has a reduced risk of secondary fire or explosion. The battery module includes at least two cell assemblies including a plurality of secondary batteries, a module housing having a gas passage on at least one of left side or right side of the cell assembly for circulation of gas generated from the cell assembly, and a flame retardant plate including a body interposed between the at least two cell assemblies, and a flame barrier extending in a left-right direction from at least one of left end or right end of the body and disposed in part of the gas passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Eun-Gyu Shin, Jeong-O Mun, Jae-Min Yoo, Yoon-Koo Lee, Yong-Seok Choi, Jee-Soon Choi
  • Patent number: 11777158
    Abstract: A battery module, which includes: a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked; a flame spread prevention member configured to cover at least a portion of each battery cell; and a case configured to accommodate the battery cell stack covered by the flame spread prevention member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Jae-Uk Ryu, Dal-Mo Kang, Min-Ho Kwon, Su-Chang Kim, Jeong-O Mun, Jae-Min Yoo, Ji-Su Yoon
  • Publication number: 20230299412
    Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells; a case in which the plurality of battery cells are accommodated; and a fastening member fastened to the case, and gas generated inside the case is discharged through the fastening member. The battery module can be used in a battery pack and electric vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Jin-Yong PARK, Ho-June CHI, Jhin-Ha PARK, Jae-Min YOO
  • Patent number: 11764447
    Abstract: A battery pack includes a plurality of battery modules arranged along at least one direction, a resistor connected to an abnormal battery module that operates abnormally among the battery modules to absorb energy, an event detector provided to detect the abnormal battery module, a switch to connect or disconnect each of the battery modules to/from the resistor to selectively form a closed circuit, and a controller to receive information from the event detector and control the switch to form a current path between the abnormal battery module and the resistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Eun-Gyu Shin, Jeong-O Mun, Jae-Min Yoo, Yoon-Koo Lee
  • Publication number: 20230291064
    Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells; and a module case accommodating the plurality of battery cells, wherein the module case include an upper plate positioned on the plurality of battery cells and a lower plate positioned below the plurality of battery cells, each having a channel in which a coolant flows, the upper plate and the lower plate include a melting spot which melts when heated in a first plate in contact with the plurality of battery cells, and the upper plate includes a vent hole and a first sealing cap in a second plate which faces the first plate, the vent hole through which gas is forced out, and the first sealing cap configured to seal the vent hole and made of a thermomeltable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Seung-Joon KIM, Eun-Gyu SHIN, Jae-Min YOO, Young-Bum CHO
  • Patent number: 11658367
    Abstract: A battery pack includes a battery cell and a bus bar electrically connected to the battery cell, wherein the bus bar includes a rupture portion configured to melt due to electric resistance heat generated by overcurrent and thus to rupture, the rupture portion having a plurality of through-holes therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Inventors: Jae Uk Ryu, Dal Mo Kang, Jeong Oh Moon, Jae Min Yoo, Min Ho Kwon
  • Publication number: 20230123282
    Abstract: A battery module prevents a fire from increasing in size and prevents electrical short circuits due to dew condensation in case of a fire. A battery module for achieving the object as described above includes a cell assembly having a plurality of battery cells, a front cover including an upper wall, a lower wall, a left wall, and a right wall, which form an inner space, and a module case accommodating the cell assembly in the inner space, coupled to the front cover, and provided with a cover portion that has a portion protruding to face at least one of the upper wall, the lower wall, the left wall, and the right wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Jae-Min YOO, Seung-Joon KIM, Eun-Gyu SHIN, Young-Bum CHO
  • Publication number: 20230082942
    Abstract: A battery module has an improved gas venting structure, and a battery pack including the same. Heat emission efficiency of a battery cell can be improved, and the outflow of sparks or embers can be blocked even when a thermal runaway of a battery cell occurs by forming a bracket formed at a position where mesh structures are alternately formed, at an inside a plate where mesh structures are formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Min YOO, Jeong Oh MOON, Young Bum CHO, Eun Gyu SHIN, Seung Joon KIM
  • Publication number: 20230070149
    Abstract: A cell assembly includes a first cell sleeve and a first battery cell in a first section of the first cell sleeve. The cell assembly further includes a second battery cell in a second section of the cell sleeve and a first connector between the first battery cell and the second battery cell. The first connector electrically connects the first battery cell and the second battery cell. The first battery cell includes a first electrode tab at a first side of the first battery cell and a second electrode tab at a second side of the first battery cell. The second battery cell includes a third electrode tab at a first side of the second battery cell and a fourth electrode tab at a second side of the second battery cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jin-Yong PARK, Jae-Min YOO, Ho-June CHI
  • Patent number: 11594780
    Abstract: A battery module having excellent cooling efficiency and allowing easy recycling of inner components at disposal applies a heat-shrinkable tube serving as a module housing and a heatsink to the battery module. The battery module includes a cell assembly including a plurality of pouch-type secondary batteries having electrode leads formed to protrude in a front and rear direction and stacked on each other in a left and right direction; a heatsink located to contact an outer surface of the cell assembly and having a coolant flow path for allowing a coolant to move therein; and a heat-shrinkable tube having a tubular shape with a hollow structure in which the cell assembly and the heatsink are located, the heat-shrinkable tube being thermally shrunken so that the cell assembly and the heatsink are in contact with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Inventors: Jae-Min Yoo, Eun-Gyu Shin, Jeong-O Mun, Yoon-Koo Lee
  • Patent number: 11594776
    Abstract: A battery module includes a heat-shrinkable tube serving as a module housing. The battery module includes a cell assembly having a plurality of pouch-type secondary batteries; a bus bar assembly having a bus bar frame and a bus bar mounted to an outer surface of the bus bar frame; and a heat-shrinkable tube formed to be shrunk by heat and configured so that the cell assembly is located therein, the heat-shrinkable tube being provided to surround a side surface of the cell assembly and a portion of the bus bar assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Inventors: Jae-Min Yoo, Eun-Gyu Shin, Hee-Jun Jin, Dal-Mo Kang, Jeong-O Mun
  • Publication number: 20230043355
    Abstract: A cell assembly includes a first sleeve. The first sleeve includes a first side, a second side facing the first side, and a third side connecting the first side and the second side. The sleeve also includes a first open end between the first side and the second side, a second open end between the first side and the second side, and opposite the first open end, and a third open end between the first open end and the second open end and opposite the third side. The cell assembly includes a first pouch-type cell between the first side and the second side of the first sleeve. A first surface of the first pouch-type cell is adjacent to the third open end. A second surface of the first pouch-type cell is opposite the first surface, and spaced apart from the third side of the first sleeve by a predetermined distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jin-Yong PARK, Jae-Min YOO, Ho-June CHI, Dal-Mo KANG