Patents by Inventor Chang bum Ahn

Chang bum Ahn 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: 20240339649
    Abstract: The present application provides a roll-type electrode body, a method for manufacturing same, and a process using the roll-type electrode body (a method for manufacturing a secondary battery). According to the present application, it is possible to provide a roll-type electrode body that can reduce loss generated in the conventional manufacturing process thereof and contribute to yield and productivity improvement, a method for manufacturing same, and a method for manufacturing a secondary battery by using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Jin Seo, Jun Woo Lee, Chang Bum Ahn, Yeong Cheol Jang, Jea Bong Jung
  • Publication number: 20240332479
    Abstract: An air lift device and a drying device for manufacturing an electrode, where the air lift device related to one comprises a main body, including a space part into which air is introduced, a spray part through which the air in the space part is sprayed to the outside toward a coated electrode, a membrane member which is disposed in the main body to face the space part and is extensible, and a press part differently setting a spray pressure of the air sprayed toward a coated portion and a spray pressure of the air sprayed toward an uncoated portion by pressurizing a partial region of the membrane member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Jin Seo, Chang Bum Ahn, Yeong Cheol Jang, Jea Bong Jung, Tae Yeon Kim, Doo Hyun Lee
  • Publication number: 20240293837
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual slot die and a coating method using the same, wherein there is the advantage that electrode slurry coating and insulating solution coating simultaneously proceed through a dual slot die to prevent the occurrence of electrode slurry sliding at the edge of the electrode slurry layer. An electrode slurry layer and an insulating layer can be formed on a current collector sheet in a multi-line manner by including a shim having a structure formed with multiple discharge lines capable of discharging the electrode slurry or insulating solution in multiple lines, thereby increasing process efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Doo Hyun Lee, Jae Huoung Son, Chang Bum Ahn
  • Publication number: 20240290934
    Abstract: A device for coating an electrode slurry for a secondary battery and a method of coating an electrode slurry, which include a slurry transfer pipe with a dual structure including first and second pipes so that a temperature of the electrode slurry temperature can be kept constant when the electrode slurry stored in a slurry tank is transferred to a slot die. Accordingly, the electrode slurry is uniformly applied to a current collector so that a defective rate in electrode manufacturing can be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae Pil Koo, Jae Huoung Son, Chang Bum Ahn, Jae Wook Lee
  • Publication number: 20240274968
    Abstract: A degassing system for a secondary battery, which includes a degassing device configured to discharge a gas generated in a pouch. The degassing device includes: first and second gas discharge members disposed respectively corresponding to one surface portion and the other surface portion of the pouch to press the one surface portion and the other surface portion of the pouch so as to discharge the gas generated in the pouch through the one surface portion and the other surface portion; and a moving member configured to linearly move the second gas discharge member toward the first gas discharge member so that the first and second gas discharge members press the one surface portion and the other surface portion, and thus, the gas generated in the pouch may be effectively discharged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jea Bong Jung, Chang Bum Ahn, Sang Jin Seo, Yeong Cheol Jang
  • Publication number: 20240266582
    Abstract: Provided is an electrode assembly manufacturing process comprising the following steps. First, wrapping a second separator around a laminate structure having alternating layers of positive electrodes, first separators, and negative electrodes. Second, simultaneously pressing the upper end and the lower end of the laminate structure including the second separator-3-2 to strengthen the adhesive strength between each layer of the laminate structure. Third, bonding the excess portions of the second separator-3-2 surrounding the structure, thereby adjusting to meet the standard requirements of the laminate structure. And fourth, bonding each of the bonded portions of the second separator to a respective adjacent portion of the second separator in the lateral dimension. The electrode assembly manufacturing process minimizes damage to the initial structure and allows the wrapping to suit the size of the structure, thereby increasing the utilization value of the electrode assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jea Bong Jung, Chang Bum Ahn, Sangjin Seo, Dongguk Sim, Yeongcheol Jang
  • Patent number: 12057552
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a secondary battery capable of preventing the phenomenon of bending of an electrode stack generated in an activation step, and a secondary battery produced thereby are provided. The method of manufacturing a lithium secondary battery includes (a) a step of manufacturing a lithium secondary battery by embedding an electrode stack together with an electrolyte in a battery case, (b) a step of aging the battery at room temperature, (c) a hot press step of applying pressure and heat to the lithium secondary battery, and (d) a step of charging the battery, in which a stack surface of the electrode stack is laminated by the hot press step. In the process of activating the secondary battery in which the electrolyte is injected by performing a hot press step, it is possible laminate the stack surface of the electrode stack before the charging process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: In Tae Chun, Jae Huoung Son, Chang Min Han, Ik Soo Chae, Chang Bum Ahn
  • Publication number: 20240246856
    Abstract: A heat insulation UHPC composition having enhanced heat insulation properties and compressive strength is provided where silica beads are mixed into a UHPC composition so as to enable blocking radiant heat, thereby enhancing heat insulation properties and simultaneously enhancing compressive strength. One preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises, with respect to 100 parts by weight of cement; 24-26 parts by weight of silica fume; 20-60 parts by weight of fine aggregate; 30-150 parts by weight of silica beads; and 3-4 parts by weight of a superplasticizer, wherein the cement is mixed with water such that the water-cement ratio (cement weight ratio) is 28%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Byung Kwun AHN, Young Jong YOO, Sang Hee AN, Chang Keun SONG, Jun Bum AHN, Jae Wook BAEK
  • Patent number: 11967734
    Abstract: An electrode assembly includes a radical unit in which electrodes and separators are alternately stacked, the radical unit having a structure in which one electrode is stacked at the uppermost end. An auxiliary unit is provided with a separation sheet disposed at the uppermost end side of the radical unit. The separation sheet includes a separation part disposed at the uppermost end side of the radical unit and a side surface protection part connected to each of side surfaces of the separation part and folded to contact a side portion of the radical unit to cover the side portion of the radical unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Kwan Bo Lee, Chang Bum Ahn, Seung Ho Na, Su Ho Lee, Hak Soo Lee
  • Publication number: 20240088496
    Abstract: A multilayer conductive tape includes an adhesive layer, an electrically conductive layer positioned on one side of the adhesive layer, an insulating layer positioned on one side of the electrically conductive layer, and a protective layer for protecting an outer surface of the insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jea Bong Jung, Dongguk Sim, Chang Bum Ahn, Sangjin Seo, Yeongcheol Jang
  • Publication number: 20240072353
    Abstract: A pouch type secondary battery includes a pouch type battery case including an electrode assembly housing portion and a sealing portion. An electrode assembly is housed in the housing portion, and an insulation coating layer is laminated on the sealing portion. The insulation coating layer includes a binder and heat-dissipating particles having a thermal conductivity of 0.2 W/(mk) or more.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventor: Chang Bum Ahn
  • Patent number: 11897207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealing device for a secondary battery. The sealing device is configured to seal a battery case accommodating an electrode assembly therein to manufacture the secondary battery, the sealing device including a sealing block configured to press a sealing portion of the battery case, a flatness adjusting part configured to adjust a flatness of a pressing surface of the sealing block, and a heater part configured to transfer heat to the sealing block to thermally fuse the sealing portion of the battery case when the sealing portion is pressed by the sealing block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ik Soo Chae, Chang Bum Ahn
  • Patent number: 11888124
    Abstract: The secondary battery according to the present invention may comprise the separator pocket part having the accommodation groove in which the first electrode plate is accommodated and a radical unit provided as the second electrode plate disposed on one surface of the separator pocket part to secure the stacking property, safety, and insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Inventors: Chang Bum Ahn, Dong Hee Sul, Young Joo Yang
  • Publication number: 20240009698
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for circulating a slurry including, a coating die for applying a electrode active material slurry on the current collector; a tank for supplying the electrode active material slurry to the coating die; and a circulation piping for connecting the coating die and the tank, wherein the slurry circulates through the circulation piping connected from at least one of the left surface, the right surface, the rear surface, and the lower surface of the coating die to the tank at the time of a line stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sangjin Seo, Gil Seon Lee, Chang Bum Ahn, Yeongcheol Jang, Jea Bong Jung
  • Publication number: 20230381998
    Abstract: A notching apparatus and method for an electrode substrate can improve the conventional problem of contamination of an electrode current collector by forming a punching oil supply hole in a punch and applying the punching oil to a wall surface of the punch through the punching oil supply hole, and can also discharge foreign objects generated when punching an electrode through the hole formed in the punch. The notching apparatus for the electrode substrate includes a die member on which the electrode substrate is disposed; and a punch member provided to be spaced above the die member and provided with a punch that moves up and down toward the die member. A wall surface of the punch is provided with one or more punching oil supply holes for applying the punching oil to an outer surface of the punch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventor: Chang Bum Ahn
  • Publication number: 20230375269
    Abstract: A drying device for manufacturing an electrode comprises a dryer and a transfer part. The dryer is configured to dry a coated portion of an electrode base material when an electrode slurry is applied to the coated portion on at least one surface and not applied to an uncoated portion. The transfer part includes a floating part and a traveling part coupled to an outlet of the dryer. The floating part includes an air floating plate and is configured to float the electrode base material using air. The traveling part is configured to move the electrode base material in a process direction. A method for manufacturing an electrode includes drying an electrode base material in which electrode slurry is applied on a least one surface of the electrode base material at a high temperature, and floating and transferring the electrode base material using air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Doo Hyun Lee, Jae Huoung Son, Chang Bum Ahn, Tae Yeon Kim
  • Publication number: 20230335750
    Abstract: A negative electrode for a lithium secondary battery and a method of manufacturing the negative electrode including a negative electrode current collector and a negative electrode mixture layer on at least one surface of the current collector. The negative electrode is manufactured by controlling a static water contact angle of a surface of a negative electrode current collector and an contact angle formed by an end portion of a negative electrode mixture layer and the negative electrode current collector, within a specific range by treating the surface of the negative electrode current collector with atmospheric pressure plasma. The adhesion between the negative electrode current collector and the negative electrode mixture layer may be improved, and the induction of a reversal of an N/P ratio between a positive electrode and a negative electrode in an electrode assembly and the occurrence of unrolling in the negative electrode mixture layer may be prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Yeong Cheol JANG, Sang Jin SEO, Jea Bong JUNG, Chang Bum AHN
  • Patent number: 11621445
    Abstract: A charge/discharge device for an activation process of a secondary battery including an accommodation structure having a plurality of accommodation spaces and provided with a wiring duct at one side of each of the accommodation spaces, each of a plurality of charge/discharge boxes installed in each of the plurality of accommodation spaces, wires wired in a space inside the wiring duct, and an exhaust fan installed on an inner wall of the wiring duct, in which the exhaust fan is installed on the inner wall of the wiring duct adjacent to one side of the accommodation space, and the wires are wired to pass an external side of the exhaust fan is provided. A heat insulation panel may be additionally installed together with the exhaust fan in the wiring duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: In Tae Chun, Jae Huoung Son, Chang Min Han, Ik Soo Chae, Chang Bum Ahn
  • Patent number: 11581520
    Abstract: The present invention relates an electrode notching apparatus. The electrode notching apparatus comprises: a notching unit shaping an electrode into a predetermined pattern; a heating unit drying the electrode processed by the notching unit; and a collecting unit collecting the electrode dried by the heating unit, wherein the heating unit comprises: a heating body having a drying space through which the electrode supplied by the notching unit passes; and heating members directly heating a surface of the electrode passing through the drying space to dry moisture remaining on the electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Inventors: Sang Jin Woo, Tae Hwan Chung, Sin Young Park, Tae Won Kang, Ji Soo Park, Dong Hyeuk Park, Chang Bum Ahn, Jae Hong Kim
  • Patent number: 11482763
    Abstract: A secondary battery charging and discharging apparatus for performing a secondary battery activation process including a plurality of compression plates disposed to face each other to form a cell insert space therebetween in which a secondary battery cell is disposed, the plurality of compression plates moving to reduce a gap therebetween to press a body of the secondary battery cell; gripper units respectively mounted to the compression plates to move integrally with the compression plates, the gripper units coming into contact with an electrode lead of the secondary battery cell when the compression plate presses the body of the secondary battery cell; and push bar units respectively mounted to the compression plates to be adjacent to the gripper units and configured to press a terrace portion of the secondary battery cell adjacent to the electrode lead is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Jae-Hyoung Son, Chang-Bum Ahn, Ik-Soo Chae