Patents by Inventor Guenter Tannenberger

Guenter Tannenberger 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: 20240347873
    Abstract: A battery module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a cell assembly including a plurality of battery cells, and a frame assembly covering at least one side of the cell assembly, and configured to guide direct connection between electrode leads of adjacent battery cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Eun-Ah Ju, Sung-Won Seo, Hyeon-Ki Yun, Guenter Tannenberger, Uwe Harasztosi
  • Publication number: 20240243410
    Abstract: A battery module housing includes a receiving portion configured to allow a battery cell stack to be mounted therein. The receiving portion comprises a first side surface and a second side surface, a bolting portion configured to couple a plurality of battery module housings disposed adjacent to each other, and a buffer portion configured to absorb volume expansion of the battery cell stack, whereby a battery pack capable of accommodating an increase in volume of the battery cell stack while having reduced weight and minimized construction is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Eun Ah Ju, Sung Won Seo, Hyeon Ki Yun, Guenter Tannenberger, Uwe Harasztosi, Thomas Wassermann
  • Publication number: 20240186617
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery module including a battery cell stack comprising a plurality of battery cells, a module housing configured to receive at least one battery cell stack disposed in an overall length direction, a high voltage (HV) connector configured to electrically connect battery modules to each other, a low voltage (LV) assembly configured to sense the voltage and temperature of the plurality of battery cells, an insulating oil configured to cool the plurality of battery cells, and a cooling port configured to allow the insulating oil to be introduced and discharged therethrough, wherein the insulating oil directly cools the plurality of battery cells while flowing in the module housing, whereby cooling efficiency and energy density are improved, and a battery pack including the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Eun Ah Ju, Sung Won Seo, Hyeon Ki Yun, Guenter Tannenberger, Uwe Harasztosi, Thomas Wassermann
  • Publication number: 20230411755
    Abstract: A battery module includes a sub module including a cell stack assembly having a plurality of battery cells; a module housing configured to accommodate the sub module; a front sealing plate configured to cover an opening at one longitudinal side of the module housing and having an inlet through which a cooling liquid is introduced; a rear sealing plate configured to cover an opening at the other longitudinal side of the module housing and having an outlet through which the cooling liquid is discharged; and a pair of terminal assemblies. The pair of terminal assemblies include an outer terminal located at an outer side of the front sealing plate, a stud inserted into a terminal hole formed in the front sealing plate, and a terminal spacer interposed between an inner surface of the terminal hole and the stud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Eun-Ah Ju, Hyeon-Ki Yun, Guenter Tannenberger, Jan Janke, Uwe Harasztosi
  • Publication number: 20230411732
    Abstract: A battery module includes a sub module including a cell stack assembly having a plurality of battery cells and a flow path spacer interposed between adjacent battery cells and having a cooling liquid flow path for allowing an insulating cooling liquid to flow in direct contact with the battery cells; a module housing configured to accommodate the sub module; a front sealing plate configured to cover an opening at one longitudinal side of the module housing and having an inlet for introducing the insulating cooling liquid; and a rear sealing plate configured to cover an opening at the other longitudinal side of the module housing and having an outlet for discharging the insulating cooling liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Eun-Ah Ju, Hyeon-Ki Yun, Guenter Tannenberger, Jan Janke, Uwe Harasztosi
  • Publication number: 20230406119
    Abstract: A battery module includes a sub module including a cell stack assembly having a plurality of battery cells; a module housing configured to accommodate the sub module; a front sealing plate configured to cover an opening at one longitudinal side of the module housing and having an inlet for introducing an insulating cooling liquid; a rear sealing plate configured to cover an opening at the other longitudinal side of the module housing and having an outlet for discharging the insulating cooling liquid; and a sensing assembly configured to sense voltage of the battery cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Eun-Ah Ju, Hyeon-Ki Yun, Guenter Tannenberger, Jan Janke, Uwe Harasztosi
  • Publication number: 20230402681
    Abstract: A battery module includes a sub module including a cell stack assembly having a plurality of battery cells and a cooling fin interposed between adjacent battery cells; a module housing configured to accommodate the sub module; a front sealing plate configured to cover an opening at one longitudinal side of the module housing and having a cooling liquid inlet; a rear sealing plate configured to cover an opening at the other longitudinal side of the module housing and having a cooling liquid outlet; and a sensing assembly configured to sense voltage of the battery cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Eun-Ah Ju, Hyeon-Ki Yun, Guenter Tannenberger, Jan Janke, Uwe Harasztosi
  • Publication number: 20230361379
    Abstract: A battery module including: a sub-module, the sub-module including a cell stack including a plurality of battery cells and a plurality of cooling fins located between adjacent battery cells, a front bus bar frame assembly coupled to a first side of the cell stack in a longitudinal direction of the cell stack, and a rear bus bar frame assembly coupled to a second side of the cell stack in the longitudinal direction of the cell stack; a housing accommodating the sub-module; a front sealing plate covering an opening on a first side of the housing in a longitudinal direction of the housing and including an insulating oil inlet; and a rear sealing plate covering an opening on a second side of the housing in the longitudinal direction of the housing and including an insulating oil outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Eun-Ah Ju, Hyeon-Ki Yun, Jeong-O Mun, Guenter Tannenberger, Jan Janke, Uwe Harasztosi
  • Publication number: 20230299387
    Abstract: A battery module comprises a sub module; a module housing configured to accommodate the sub module; a front sealing plate configured to cover a front opening of the module housing; and a rear sealing plate configured to cover a rear opening of the module housing. The sub module includes a cell stack assembly, a front bus bar frame assembly coupled to a front end of the cell stack assembly adjacent to the front opening of the module housing, and a rear bus bar frame assembly coupled to a rear end of the cell stack assembly adjacent to the rear opening of the module housing. The sub module includes a plurality of battery cells and a channel spacer interposed between adjacent battery cells. The front sealing plate has an inlet for introducing an insulation cooling liquid, and the rear sealing plate has an outlet for discharging the insulation cooling liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicants: LG Energy Solution, Ltd., Renault S.A.S
    Inventors: Eun-Ah Ju, Hyeon-Ki Yun, Guenter Tannenberger, Jan Janke, Uwe Harasztosi
  • Publication number: 20230261283
    Abstract: A battery module comprises a cell stack assembly, a front bus bar frame, and a rear bus bar frame. The cell stack assembly includes a plurality of battery cells and a plurality of fluid passage spacers located between adjacent battery cells. The front bus bar frame assembly is coupled to a side of the cell stack assembly along a longitudinal direction and includes a module inlet through which insulating oil for cooling of the plurality of battery cells is supplied to the plurality of fluid passage spacers. The rear bus bar frame assembly is coupled to the opposite side of the cell stack assembly along the longitudinal direction and includes a module outlet through which insulating oil passing through the module inlet and the plurality of fluid passage spacers is discharged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Eun-Ah Ju, Sung-Won Seo, Hyeon-Ki Yun, Guenter Tannenberger, Jan Janke, Uwe Harasztosi