Patents by Inventor Jeong Ae Ahn

Jeong Ae 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).

  • Patent number: 11906492
    Abstract: An apparatus for quantitatively analyzing gas, particularly oxygen, generated in a battery material, particularly a cathode material is provided. The apparatus contains a switching valve and a sampling loop in a pyrolyzer, thereby allowing an EGA method, which was used only for the qualitative analysis of gas generated from a solid sample, to be used for the quantitative analysis of gas generated at a specific temperature when heat is applied by the pyrolyzer in a battery material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sungwon Hong, Kyungmee Lee, Nak Hee Choi, Jeong Ae Ahn, Jin Il Kim
  • Patent number: 11843099
    Abstract: A method for extracting electrolyte solution in lithium secondary battery includes (S1) freezing a secondary battery by impregnating in liquid nitrogen and then cutting it without disassembling; (S2) immersing the frozen cut secondary battery in an extraction solvent to extract an electrolyte solution contained in the battery; and (S3) calculating the total amount of the electrolyte solution with respect to the total size of the battery from the content of the extracted electrolyte solution, and then determining a ratio of total amount of the electrolyte solution to the content of the electrolyte solution used in manufacturing the secondary battery to obtain extraction efficiency. A system for extracting an electrolyte solution in a secondary battery is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Inventors: Rin Jang, Jeong Ae Ahn, Junghyun Song, Byoung Hyoun Kim
  • Patent number: 11650255
    Abstract: A chamber and a system for real-time analysis of gas generated inside a secondary battery. The chamber and system are capable of adjusting temperature while directly applying heat to the secondary battery. The system may include a chamber, a pump module, and an analysis module. The chamber may include a first housing which is insulative, and configured to house the secondary battery mounted in an inner space surrounded by the first housing, a second housing which is thermally conductive and surrounding the first housing, an inlet connected to the pump module, a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the secondary battery or a temperature inside the chamber, and a first heat generation member configured to heat the secondary battery, the first heat generation member being configured to be inserted into the second housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Inventors: Dongguk Hwang, Jeong Ae Ahn, Nak Hee Choi
  • Patent number: 11626625
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas analysis apparatus for a secondary battery, the gas analysis apparatus being capable of effectively performing quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis of the gas generated up to the ignition or explosion of the secondary battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Inventors: Dongguk Hwang, Su Hyun Kim, Ji Hye Park, Jeong Ae Ahn, Nak Hee Choi
  • Patent number: 11614389
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating gas from a sample (battery) by pyrolysis of the sample in order to collect or analyze gas generated inside the sample due to the thermal behaviors of the sample. More specifically, provided is an apparatus wherein not only gas generated due to the thermal behaviors of a sample (battery) can be generated by heating the sample (battery itself), but also a series of processes provided to collect or analyze the generated gas can be automatically controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventors: Sungwon Hong, Kyungmee Lee, Jeong Ae Ahn, Nak Hee Choi
  • Patent number: 11489228
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a component for measuring a pressure change in a pouch-type battery, and a method for measuring a pressure change in a pouch-type battery by using the same and, particularly, to: a component connectable to pressure gauge by being mounted in a pouch-type battery for measuring a pressure change in the pouch-type battery; and a method for measuring a pressure change in a pouch-type battery by using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventors: Heesun Yun, Jeong Ae Ahn, Kyungmee Lee, Yongjun Kim, Nak Gi Sung, Nak Hee Choi
  • Patent number: 11437658
    Abstract: A gas collecting apparatus for collecting gas generated in a secondary battery comprising an electrode assembly and a flexible pouch case containing the electrode assembly therein, the gas-collecting apparatus comprising an insert plate part including a through-hole and a pressing jig part having a gas moving path, and the gas-collecting apparatus capable of easily collecting the gas regardless of the standard size and shape of the secondary battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Dongguk Hwang, Won Kyung Shin, Junghyun Song, Nak Hee Choi, Jeong Ae Ahn
  • Patent number: 11374271
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus, system, and method for collecting gas generated in a secondary battery, specifically, to an apparatus, system, and method for collecting gas, which allow an operator to collect gas generated inside a secondary battery according to a desired section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventors: Dongguk Hwang, Su Hyun Kim, Jeong Ae Ahn, Nak Hee Choi, Ji Hye Park
  • Patent number: 11362396
    Abstract: A gas-collecting apparatus for collecting gas generated in a secondary battery including an electrode assembly and a rigid battery case accommodating the electrode assembly therein, the gas-collecting apparatus comprising: a pressing jig part for pressing one surface of the battery case; a gas collecting pipe provided with the pressing jig part; a sealing part inserted between the pressing jig part and one surface of the battery case; and a fixing unit for fixing the pressing jig part and the battery case with the sealing member inserted between the pressing jig part and the battery case, and the gas-collecting apparatus capable of easily collecting the gas regardless of the standard size and shape of the secondary battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Dongguk Hwang, Won Kyung Shin, Junghyun Song, Nak Hee Choi, Jeong Ae Ahn
  • Patent number: 11196100
    Abstract: An apparatus for automatically collecting gas generated in a secondary battery which is being developed as an energy source for vehicle battery cells, mobile devices, power tools, etc., and automatically injecting the gas into an analysis apparatus so that the gas can be analyzed. The automated apparatus includes a plurality of battery holders in which a plurality of secondary batteries are capable of being mounted, respectively, a battery holder tray in which the plurality of battery holders are placed, a collecting unit which moves in the direction perpendicular to the surface of a secondary battery to be analyzed among the plurality of secondary batteries; and a punching unit which moves in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the secondary battery to punch the surface of the secondary battery The battery holder tray is capable of rotating such that the surface of the secondary battery can face the collecting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Inventors: Sungwon Hong, Jeong Ae Ahn, Ju Yong Lee, Kyungmee Lee, Junghyun Song, Nak Hee Choi
  • Publication number: 20210344055
    Abstract: A gas collecting apparatus for collecting gas generated in a secondary battery comprising an electrode assembly and a flexible pouch case containing the electrode assembly therein, the gas-collecting apparatus comprising an insert plate part including a through-hole and a pressing jig part having a gas moving path, and the gas-collecting apparatus capable of easily collecting the gas regardless of the standard size and shape of the secondary battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Dongguk HWANG, Won Kyung SHIN, Junghyun SONG, Nak Hee CHOI, Jeong Ae AHN
  • Publication number: 20210328282
    Abstract: A method for extracting electrolyte solution in lithium secondary battery includes (S1) freezing a secondary battery by impregnating in liquid nitrogen and then cutting it without disassembling; (S2) immersing the frozen cut secondary battery in an extraction solvent to extract an electrolyte solution contained in the battery; and (S3) calculating the total amount of the electrolyte solution with respect to the total size of the battery from the content of the extracted electrolyte solution, and then determining a ratio of total amount of the electrolyte solution to the content of the electrolyte solution used in manufacturing the secondary battery to obtain extraction efficiency. A system for extracting an electrolyte solution in a secondary battery is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Rin Jang, Jeong Ae Ahn, Junghyun Song, Byoung Hyoun Kim
  • Publication number: 20210218107
    Abstract: A gas-collecting apparatus for collecting gas generated in a secondary battery including an electrode assembly and a rigid battery case accommodating the electrode assembly therein, the gas-collecting apparatus comprising: a pressing jig part for pressing one surface of the battery case; a gas collecting pipe provided with the pressing jig part; a sealing part inserted between the pressing jig part and one surface of the battery case; and a fixing unit for fixing the pressing jig part and the battery case with the sealing member inserted between the pressing jig part and the battery case, and the gas-collecting apparatus capable of easily collecting the gas regardless of the standard size and shape of the secondary battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Dongguk Hwang, Won Kyung Shin, Junghyun Song, Nak Hee Choi, Jeong Ae Ahn
  • Publication number: 20200350638
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas analysis apparatus for a secondary battery, the gas analysis apparatus being capable of effectively performing quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis of the gas generated up to the ignition or explosion of the secondary battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Dongguk Hwang, Su Hyun Kim, Ji Hye Park, Jeong Ae Ahn, Nak Hee Choi
  • Publication number: 20200303786
    Abstract: An apparatus for automatically collecting gas generated in a secondary battery which is being developed as an energy source for vehicle battery cells, mobile devices, power tools, etc., and automatically injecting the gas into an analysis apparatus so that the gas can be analyzed. The automated apparatus includes a plurality of battery holders in which a plurality of secondary batteries are capable of being mounted, respectively, a battery holder tray in which the plurality of battery holders are placed, a collecting unit which moves in the direction perpendicular to the surface of a secondary battery to be analyzed among the plurality of secondary batteries; and a punching unit which moves in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the secondary battery to punch the surface of the secondary battery The battery holder tray is capable of rotating such that the surface of the secondary battery can face the collecting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sungwon Hong, Jeong Ae Ahn, Ju Yong Lee, Kyungmee Lee, Junghyun Song, Nak Hee Choi
  • Publication number: 20200256921
    Abstract: A chamber and a system for real-time analysis of gas generated inside a secondary battery. The chamber and system are capable of adjusting temperature while directly applying heat to the secondary battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Dongguk Hwang, Jeong Ae Ahn, Nak Hee Choi
  • Publication number: 20200251705
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a component for measuring a pressure change in a pouch-type battery, and a method for measuring a pressure change in a pouch-type battery by using the same and, particularly, to: a component connectable to pressure gauge by being mounted in a pouch-type battery for measuring a pressure change in the pouch-type battery; and a method for measuring a pressure change in a pouch-type battery by using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Heesun Yun, Jeong Ae Ahn, Kyungmee Lee, Yongjun Kim, Nak Gi Sung, Nak Hee Choi
  • Publication number: 20200176833
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus, system, and method for collecting gas generated in a secondary battery, specifically, to an apparatus, system, and method for collecting gas, which allow an operator to collect gas generated inside a secondary battery according to a desired section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Dongguk Hwang, Su Hyun Kim, Jeong Ae Ahn, Nak Hee Choi, Ji Hye Park
  • Publication number: 20200072715
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating gas from a sample (battery) by pyrolysis of the sample in order to collect or analyze gas generated inside the sample due to the thermal behaviors of the sample. More specifically, provided is an apparatus wherein not only gas generated due to the thermal behaviors of a sample (battery) can be generated by heating the sample (battery itself), but also a series of processes provided to collect or analyze the generated gas can be automatically controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sungwon Hong, Kyungmee Lee, Jeong Ae Ahn, Nak Hee Choi
  • Publication number: 20190369072
    Abstract: An apparatus for quantitatively analyzing gas, particularly oxygen, generated in a battery material, particularly a cathode material is provided. The apparatus contains a switching valve and a sampling loop in a pyrolyzer, thereby allowing an EGA method, which was used only for the qualitative analysis of gas generated from a solid sample, to be used for the quantitative analysis of gas generated at a specific temperature when heat is applied by the pyrolyzer in a battery material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sungwon Hong, Kyungmee Lee, Nak Hee Choi, Jeong Ae Ahn, Jin Il Kim