Patents by Inventor Ki eob Moon
Ki eob Moon 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).
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Patent number: 9196931Abstract: Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell, a protection circuit module (PCM) assembly having a connection member (A), an insulative mounting member having a connection member (B) embedded therein, and an insulative cap. The connection member (B) is coupled to a second electrode terminal of the battery cell by welding, such that the connection member (B) is electrically connected to the second electrode terminal of the battery cell, in a state in which the insulative mounting member is mounted on the battery cell. The connection member (A) is coupled to a first electrode terminal of the battery cell upward from a PCM, such that the connection member (A) is electrically connected to the first electrode terminal of the battery cell. The electrical connection between the PCM assembly and the connection member (B) is achieved in a physical contact fashion.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Ju-Hwan Baek, Ki Eob Moon, Soonkwang Jung, Cheol Woong Lee
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Patent number: 9123951Abstract: Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell, and a protection circuit module (PCM) assembly, configured in a specific structure, coupled to the top of the battery cell. The secondary battery pack includes a battery cell having an electrode assembly mounted in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, a protection circuit module (PCM) assembly including a PCM and connection members, the PCM assembly being provided with a through-hole for connection, an insulative mounting member mounted at the top of the battery cell, an insulative cap coupled to an upper end of the battery cell. One of the connection members, i.e., the connection member (A), protrudes from one end of the PCM assembly such that a region of the connection member (A) electrically connected to the battery cell is exposed upward from the PCM assembly. The other connection member, i.e.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2008Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Ju-Hwan Baek, Ki eob Moon, Soonkwang Jung, Sukjin Song
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Publication number: 20150086835Abstract: Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell, a protection circuit module (PCM) assembly having a connection member (A), an insulative mounting member having a connection member (B) embedded therein, and an insulative cap. The connection member (B) is coupled to a second electrode terminal of the battery cell by welding, such that the connection member (B) is electrically connected to the second electrode terminal of the battery cell, in a state in which the insulative mounting member is mounted on the battery cell. The connection member (A) is coupled to a first electrode terminal of the battery cell upward from a PCM, such that the connection member (A) is electrically connected to the first electrode terminal of the battery cell. The electrical connection between the PCM assembly and the connection member (B) is achieved in a physical contact fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Ju-Hwan BAEK, Ki Eob MOON, Soonkwang JUNG, Cheol Woong LEE
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Patent number: 8936867Abstract: Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell, a protection circuit module (PCM) assembly having a connection member (A), an insulative mounting member having a connection member (B) embedded therein, and an insulative cap. The connection member (B) is coupled to a second electrode terminal of the battery cell by welding, such that the connection member (B) is electrically connected to the second electrode terminal of the battery cell, in a state in which the insulative mounting member is mounted on the battery cell. The connection member (A) is coupled to a first electrode terminal of the battery cell upward from a PCM, such that the connection member (A) is electrically connected to the first electrode terminal of the battery cell. The electrical connection between the PCM assembly and the connection member (B) is achieved in a physical contact fashion.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Ju-Hwan Baek, Ki Eob Moon, Soonkwang Jung, Cheol Woong Lee
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Patent number: 8852766Abstract: Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell having an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure mounted in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, an insulative mounting member having openings, through which electrode terminals of the battery cell are exposed to the outside, the insulative mounting member being configured to have a structure in which a safety element is mounted to the top of the insulative mounting member, the insulative mounting member being disposed in direct contact with the top of the battery cell, and an insulative cap coupled to the top of the battery cell so that the insulative cap surrounds the insulative mounting member in a state in which the safety element is mounted to the insulative mounting member, wherein the battery case is provided at the top thereof with a coupling groove, and the insulative cap is provided at the bottom thereof with a coupling protrusion formed in a shape corresponding to the coupling groove,Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Seogjin Yoon, Ki Eob Moon, Jung-Hwan Kim
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Patent number: 8703309Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery pack including a battery cell, an insulative mounting member coupled to the battery cell in a specific coupling structure, a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element having a lower connection plate directly coupled to the battery cell while the lower connection plate is not bent, and an insulative cap, whereby the number of the members for electrical connection and electrical insulation is reduced, with the result that the assembly process of the battery pack is greatly simplified, the dead space is reduced, with the result that the capacity of the battery in the same-sized battery pack is maximized, and the structural stability of the battery pack against an external force is improved.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2007Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Cheol Woong Lee, Ki eob Moon
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Patent number: 8603665Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery pack wherein a rectangular battery having an electrode assembly and an electrolyte contained therein in a sealed state is received in a pack case, and an insulating material is filled in a space defined between the inner surface of the upper end of the pack case and the upper end of the battery, whereby the battery pack is manufactured with a reduced thickness, the assembly process of the battery pack is very simple, and short circuit of the battery pack or suspension of power supply from the battery pack, which may occur as the battery is moved, is effectively prevented even when the battery pack falls down or external impacts are applied to the battery pack.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2013Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Ki eob Moon, Tae il Kim
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Publication number: 20130230758Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery pack wherein a rectangular battery having an electrode assembly and an electrolyte contained therein in a sealed state is received in a pack case, and an insulating material is filled in a space defined between the inner surface of the upper end of the pack case and the upper end of the battery, whereby the battery pack is manufactured with a reduced thickness, the assembly process of the battery pack is very simple, and short circuit of the battery pack or suspension of power supply from the battery pack, which may occur as the battery is moved, is effectively prevented even when the battery pack falls down or external impacts are applied to the battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Ki eob MOON, Tae il KIM
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Patent number: 8440345Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery pack wherein a rectangular battery having an electrode assembly and an electrolyte contained therein in a sealed state is received in a pack case, and an insulating material is filled in a space defined between the inner surface of the upper end of the pack case and the upper end of the battery, whereby the battery pack is manufactured with a reduced thickness, the assembly process of the battery pack is very simple, and short circuit of the battery pack or suspension of power supply from the battery pack, which may occur as the battery is moved, is effectively prevented even when the battery pack falls down or external impacts are applied to the battery pack.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2006Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Ki eob Moon, Tae il Kim
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Patent number: 8415044Abstract: A label indicating exposure to water is disposed in a plastic member of the battery. The label is prevented from being separated and disappeared and from being exchanged or modified arbitrarily by a battery user by having an edge of the label molded to the battery case.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Jae Sik Chung, Ki Eob Moon, Seog Jin Yoon, Cheol Woong Lee
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Publication number: 20110262778Abstract: Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell having an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure mounted in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, an insulative mounting member having openings, through which electrode terminals of the battery cell are exposed to the outside, the insulative mounting member being configured to have a structure in which a safety element is mounted to the top of the insulative mounting member, the insulative mounting member being disposed in direct contact with the top of the battery cell, and an insulative cap coupled to the top of the battery cell so that the insulative cap surrounds the insulative mounting member in a state in which the safety element is mounted to the insulative mounting member, wherein the battery case is provided at the top thereof with a coupling groove, and the insulative cap is provided at the bottom thereof with a coupling protrusion formed in a shape corresponding to the coupling groove,Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Seogjin Yoon, Ki Eob Moon, Jung-Hwan Kim
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Patent number: 7976969Abstract: Disclosed herein is a no-welding type battery pack using one or more forced-inserting type rivets. A cap assembly includes a base plate mounted to an open upper end of a battery case, a protection circuit module (PCM) mounted on the base plate, and a top cap coupled to the upper end of the battery case while the top cap covers the PCM. The top cap is made of an insulative material. The electrical connection and the mechanical coupling between the PCM and the base plate are accomplished by one or more forced-inserting type rivets. The cap assembly is included the battery pack. The no-welding type battery pack using the one or more forced-inserting type rivets is manufactured without welding or soldering requiring an excessive amount of time and skilled technique during the electrical connection between the battery cell and the PCM. As a result, the assembly process of the battery pack is simplified, and therefore, the manufacturing time of the battery pack is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Jung-hwan Kim, Sukjin Song, Ki eob Moon, Soonkwang Jung, Jo Moon
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Patent number: 7939189Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery pack, which comprises a connecting member including an insulation frame mounted to the upper end of a battery cell and a pair of connection protrusions formed at the upper end surface of the frame, the connection protrusions being in contact with electrode terminals of the battery cell, a protection circuit module (PCM) mounted to the connecting member, the PCM including connection grooves, into which the connection protrusions are inserted such that the PCM can be coupled to the connecting member, and which are connected to a protection circuit, and a cap housing coupled to the connecting member or the battery cell while the PCM is surrounded by the cap housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2006Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Jung-hwan Kim, Ki eob Moon, Seogjin Yoon, Cheol Woong Lee
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Publication number: 20110045322Abstract: Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell, a protection circuit module (PCM) assembly having a connection member (A), an insulative mounting member having a connection member (B) embedded therein, and an insulative cap. The connection member (B) is coupled to a second electrode terminal of the battery cell by welding, such that the connection member (B) is electrically connected to the second electrode terminal of the battery cell, in a state in which the insulative mounting member is mounted on the battery cell. The connection member (A) is coupled to a first electrode terminal of the battery cell upward from a PCM, such that the connection member (A) is electrically connected to the first electrode terminal of the battery cell. The electrical connection between the PCM assembly and the connection member (B) is achieved in a physical contact fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Ju-Hwan Baek, Ki Eob Moon, Soonkwang Jung, Cheol Woong Lee
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Publication number: 20110020672Abstract: Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell, and a protection circuit module (PCM) assembly, configured in a specific structure, coupled to the top of the battery cell. The secondary battery pack includes a battery cell having an electrode assembly mounted in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, a protection circuit module (PCM) assembly including a PCM and connection members, the PCM assembly being provided with a through-hole for connection, an insulative mounting member mounted at the top of the battery cell, an insulative cap coupled to an upper end of the battery cell. One of the connection members, i.e., the connection member (A), protrudes from one end of the PCM assembly such that a region of the connection member (A) electrically connected to the battery cell is exposed upward from the PCM assembly. The other connection member, i.e.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2008Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Ju-Hwan Baek, Ki eob Moon, Soonkwang Jung, Sukjin Song
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Publication number: 20100304190Abstract: Disclosed is a battery in which an A/S label is disposed in a plastic member of the battery and a method for manufacturing the same. According to the present invention, the A/S label is prevented from being separated and disappeared and from being exchanged or modified arbitrarily by a battery user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Jae Sik CHUNG, Ki Eob MOON, Seog Jin YOON, Cheol Woong LEE
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Patent number: 7828859Abstract: Disclosed are a method for manufacturing a battery in which an A/S label is disposed in a plastic member of the battery and a battery made by the method. In the battery made by the method according to the present invention, the A/S label is prevented from being separated and disappeared and from being exchanged or modified arbitrarily by a battery user.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2005Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Jae Sik Chung, Ki Eob Moon, Seog Jin Yoon, Cheol Woong Lee
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Patent number: 7763379Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cap assembly mold mounted to a battery cell, in which an electrode assembly including cathodes/separators/anodes is disposed, wherein the cap assembly mold is manufactured by integrally forming a protection circuit board, a safety element, connection terminals, and a cap housing by insert injection molding, and, when the insert injection molding is carried out, the connection terminals are partially exposed from the lower end surface of the cap assembly mold such that the connection terminals can be electrically connected to electrode terminals of the battery cell. According to the present invention, the cap assembly mold is formed by insert injection molding in the state that the protection circuit and the battery are not connected with each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2006Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Ki eob Moon, Seogjin Yoon, Heegyu Kim, Cheol Woong Lee
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Publication number: 20100098973Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery pack including a battery cell, an insulative mounting member coupled to the battery cell in a specific coupling structure, a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element having a lower connection plate directly coupled to the battery cell while the lower connection plate is not bent, and an insulative cap, whereby the number of the members for electrical connection and electrical insulation is reduced, with the result that the assembly process of the battery pack is greatly simplified, the dead space is reduced, with the result that the capacity of the battery in the same-sized battery pack is maximized, and the structural stability of the battery pack against an external force is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2007Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Cheol Woong Lee, Ki eob Moon
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Patent number: 7537720Abstract: The present invention provides a protection circuit module (PCM) insert injection mold, and a battery having the same. The PCM insert injection mold is made by inserting a PCM, including a plate having protection circuit formed thereon and connection terminals and optionally leads, with the protection circuit plate, connection terminals and leads being electrically connected, into an inner space of a mold, and injecting a molten resin into the inner space of the mold such that the leads are partially exposed to the outside where the PCM includes the leads, or such that the connection terminals are partially exposed to the outside where the PCM does not include the leads. Since the PCM is prepared by insert injection molding under the condition that the protection circuit and battery cell are not connected, i.e.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2004Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventor: Ki eob Moon