Patents by Inventor Hyunrok Mun

Hyunrok Mun 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: 10742132
    Abstract: An integral inverter, usable with a solar cell module comprising a solar cell panel, can include a terminal for inputting a DC power from the solar cell panel; a bypass diode electrically connected to the terminal; an inverter member including a direct current (DC)-alternating current (AC) inverter electrically connected to the bypass diode; a case to integrate at least one of the terminal and the bypass diode with the DC-AC inverter located therein, and attached to a back surface of the solar cell panel using an adhesive; and an AC cable for outputting AC power from the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyukjin Nam, Joonho Jeon, Myonghwan Kim, Jinyoung Cho, Daehyun Shin, Byoungsu Yoon, Giyob Park, Byungwook Woo, Jungguen Kim, Hyunrok Mun
  • Patent number: 10644646
    Abstract: Discussed is a solar cell module including a solar cell panel, a frame fixed to an outer rim portion of the solar cell panel, an integral inverter including a terminal connected to the solar cell panel to receive direct current, an inverter member electrically connected to the terminal to convert the direct current into alternating current and an alternating current (AC) output cable configured to transmit the alternating current and a trunk cable connected to the AC output cable and fixed to the integral inverter, at least a portion of the trunk cable being located in a space inside the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyukjin Nam, Jungguen Kim, Joonho Jeon, Jinyoung Cho, Daehyun Shin, Byungwook Woo, Hyunrok Mun
  • Patent number: 10087965
    Abstract: A solar cell panel according to an embodiment of the invention includes a solar cell module, a frame including a module coupler coupled with a peripheral edge of the solar cell module and a leg which is connected to the module coupler and includes a plurality of holes, and a plurality of nut members fixed to the leg of frame, each of the plurality of nut members including a bolt insertion hole. Each of the plurality of nut members includes a head, a rivet connected to the head, and a fixer positioned at one end of the rivet. The head is positioned on a first surface of the leg, and the fixer is positioned on a second surface opposite the first surface of the leg. The rivet is inserted into each of the plurality of holes of the leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jeongshik Kim, Hyunrok Mun, Junoh Shin, Hwanyeon Kim
  • Publication number: 20170317603
    Abstract: An integral inverter, usable with a solar cell module comprising a solar cell panel, can include a terminal for inputting a DC power from the solar cell panel; a bypass diode electrically connected to the terminal; an inverter member including a direct current (DC)-alternating current (AC) inverter electrically connected to the bypass diode; a case to integrate at least one of the terminal and the bypass diode with the DC-AC inverter located therein, and attached to a back surface of the solar cell panel using an adhesive; and an AC cable for outputting AC power from the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyukjin NAM, Joonho JEON, Myonghwan KIM, Jinyoung CHO, Daehyun SHIN, Byoungsu YOON, Giyob PARK, Byungwook WOO, Jungguen KIM, Hyunrok MUN
  • Patent number: 9799786
    Abstract: A support frame is for a photovoltaic power generation system. The support frame includes a frame member including a first portion positioned at one surface of a solar cell panel and a second portion positioned at the other surface of the solar cell panel, wherein the second portion is openably coupled to the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jeongshik Kim, Hyunrok Mun, Sanghwan Park, Hwanyeon Kim
  • Patent number: 9735699
    Abstract: Discussed is an integral inverter usable with a solar cell module including a solar cell panel. The integral inverter includes a terminal connected to the solar cell panel, a bypass diode electrically connected to the terminal, an inverter member including a direct current (DC)-alternating current (AC) inverter electrically connected to the bypass diode and a case configured to integrate at least one of the terminal and the bypass diode with the DC-AC inverter located therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Hyukjin Nam, Joonho Jeon, Myonghwan Kim, Jinyoung Cho, Daehyun Shin, Byoungsu Yoon, Giyob Park, Byungwook Woo, Jungguen Kim, Hyunrok Mun
  • Patent number: 9577573
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module includes: a solar cell module including a plurality of solar cells; a junction box including a dc/dc converter unit to convert the level of DC power supplied from the solar cell module; a plate on one surface of the solar cell module and disposed between the solar cell module and the junction box; and a coupling member attaching and detaching the junction box from the solar cell module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyunrok Mun, Myonghwan Kim
  • Patent number: 9391221
    Abstract: A solar cell module includes a solar cell panel including at least one solar cell; and a frame positioned at a periphery of the solar cell panel. The frame includes an align mark for alignment. An apparatus for generating photovoltaic power includes a solar cell module including a solar cell panel including at least one solar cell and a frame positioned at a periphery of the solar cell panel; and a supporter where the solar cell module is fixed by a fixer. The frame includes an align mark to align the solar cell module with at least one of the supporter and the fixer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Hyunrok Mun
  • Publication number: 20150214889
    Abstract: Discussed is a solar cell module including a solar cell panel, a frame fixed to an outer rim portion of the solar cell panel, an integral inverter including a terminal connected to the solar cell panel to receive direct current, an inverter member electrically connected to the terminal to convert the direct current into alternating current and an alternating current (AC) output cable configured to transmit the alternating current and a trunk cable connected to the AC output cable and fixed to the integral inverter, at least a portion of the trunk cable being located in a space inside the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Hyukjin NAM, Jungguen KIM, Joonho JEON, Jinyoung CHO, Daehyun SHIN, Byungwook WOO, Hyunrok MUN
  • Publication number: 20150200603
    Abstract: Discussed is an integral inverter usable with a solar cell module including a solar cell panel. The integral inverter includes a terminal connected to the solar cell panel, a bypass diode electrically connected to the terminal, an inverter member including a direct current (DC)-alternating current (AC) inverter electrically connected to the bypass diode and a case configured to integrate at least one of the terminal and the bypass diode with the DC-AC inverter located therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Hyukjin NAM, Joonho JEON, Myonghwan KIM, Jinyoung CHO, Daehyun SHIN, Byoungsu YOON, Giyob PARK, Byungwook WOO, Jungguen KIM, Hyunrok MUN
  • Publication number: 20150180407
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module includes: a solar cell module including a plurality of solar cells; a junction box including a dc/dc converter unit to convert the level of DC power supplied from the solar cell module; a plate on one surface of the solar cell module and disposed between the solar cell module and the junction box; and a coupling member attaching and detaching the junction box from the solar cell module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Hyunrok MUN, Myonghwan KIM
  • Patent number: 9000714
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module includes: a solar cell module including a plurality of solar cells; a junction box including a dc/dc converter unit to convert the level of DC power supplied from the solar cell module; a plate on one surface of the solar cell module and disposed between the solar cell module and the junction box; and a coupling member attaching and detaching the junction box from the solar cell module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Hyunrok Mun, Myonghwan Kim
  • Publication number: 20140060624
    Abstract: A support frame is for a photovoltaic power generation system. The support frame includes a frame member including a first portion positioned at one surface of a solar cell panel and a second portion positioned at the other surface of the solar cell panel, wherein the second portion is openably coupled to the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jeongshik KIM, Hyunrok MUN, Sanghwan PARK, Hwanyeon KIM
  • Publication number: 20130284239
    Abstract: A solar cell module includes a solar cell panel including at least one solar cell; and a frame positioned at a periphery of the solar cell panel. The frame includes an align mark for alignment. An apparatus for generating photovoltaic power includes a solar cell module including a solar cell panel including at least one solar cell and a frame positioned at a periphery of the solar cell panel; and a supporter where the solar cell module is fixed by a fixer. The frame includes an align mark to align the solar cell module with at least one of the supporter and the fixer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: Hyunrok Mun
  • Publication number: 20130269757
    Abstract: A solar cell panel according to an embodiment of the invention includes a solar cell module, a frame including a module coupler coupled with a peripheral edge of the solar cell module and a leg which is connected to the module coupler and includes a plurality of holes, and a plurality of nut members fixed to the leg of frame, each of the plurality of nut members including a bolt insertion hole. Each of the plurality of nut members includes a head, a rivet connected to the head, and a fixer positioned at one end of the rivet. The head is positioned on a first surface of the leg, and the fixer is positioned on a second surface opposite the first surface of the leg. The rivet is inserted into each of the plurality of holes of the leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jeongshik KIM, Hyunrok MUN, Junoh SHIN, Hwanyeon KIM
  • Patent number: 8418417
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module has a reinforcement beam for strength reinforcement. The photovoltaic module includes a solar panel having one or more solar cells, a frame surrounding an edge of the solar panel, and a reinforcement beam connecting two separate sides of the frame at the rear of the solar panel, which is opposite to a light receiving surface of the solar panel upon which solar light is incident, the reinforcement beam having a hollow space defined therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Hyunrok Mun
  • Publication number: 20120274264
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module includes: a solar cell module including a plurality of solar cells; a junction box including a dc/dc converter unit to convert the level of DC power supplied from the solar cell module; a plate on one surface of the solar cell module and disposed between the solar cell module and the junction box; and a coupling member attaching and detaching the junction box from the solar cell module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Hyunrok Mun, Myonghwan Kim
  • Publication number: 20110232728
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module has a reinforcement beam for strength reinforcement. The photovoltaic module includes a solar panel having one or more solar cells, a frame surrounding an edge of the solar panel, and a reinforcement beam connecting two separate sides of the frame at the rear of the solar panel, which is opposite to a light receiving surface of the solar panel upon which solar light is incident, the reinforcement beam having a hollow space defined therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Hyunrok Mun