Patents by Inventor Jong Ho Seok

Jong Ho Seok 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: 20260180111
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a battery module. The battery module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a plurality of cell assemblies, each including a plurality of battery cells connected in parallel with each other, and a firewall disposed between two adjacent cell assemblies among the plurality of cell assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: June 25, 2026
    Inventors: Won Seok DO, Bon A GOO, Byung Jun PARK, Chan Ho PARK, Jong Ho SEOK
  • Patent number: 12609380
    Abstract: A battery module comprises a battery sub-module including one or more battery cells, and a barrier disposed to face one side surface of the battery sub-module, in which the barrier includes a rigid member supporting the battery sub-module, and a heat absorbing member accommodated in the rigid member to absorb heat generated by the one or more battery cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: SK On Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Moo Han Baek, Dae Won Kwon, Yong Uk Kim, Byung Jun Park, Jong Ho Seok
  • Patent number: 12592422
    Abstract: A battery fire detection device according to an embodiment includes: a first sensor configured to detect whether a gas vent of a battery cell is opened; a second sensor configured to detect a temperature of the battery cell; and a controller configured to determine whether there is a risk of fire or whether a fire occurs in the battery cell based on detection results of the first sensor and the second sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: SK On Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Suk Chul Kim, Dae Won Kwon, Yong Uk Kim, Jong Ho Seok
  • Publication number: 20260088397
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a thermal barrier and a battery module, wherein the thermal barrier comprises a heat-absorbing layer comprising a hydrogel, wherein the hydrogel comprises an absorbent polymer and water retained in the absorbent polymer, and the hydrogel comprises 3 to 10 parts by weight absorbent polymer based on 100 parts by weight of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2025
    Publication date: March 26, 2026
    Inventors: Tae Il KIM, Dae Won KWON, Suk Chul KIM, Yong Uk KIM, Byung Jun PARK, Sin Ho PARK, Moo Han BAEK, Jong Ho SEOK, Seung Gee HONG
  • Publication number: 20260018705
    Abstract: A battery rack includes: a housing; a module unit provided in the housing, including a plurality of battery cells, and having at least one vent hole; and a cooling unit provided to face the vent hole in the housing, and including a cooling line in which a coolant is provided, wherein the cooling line is provided so that at least a portion of an outer periphery thereof is melted by heat generated from the module unit to supply the coolant toward the vent hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2025
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Inventors: Yun Hee KIM, Tae Hyun CHANG, Suk Chul KIM, Yong Uk KIM, Byung Jun PARK, Jong Ho SEOK, Dong Hwa HAN
  • Publication number: 20250364694
    Abstract: A battery module includes a housing; a first battery cell and a second battery cell accommodated inside the housing; a first conductive member electrically connecting the first battery cell and the second battery cell, partially embedded in the housing to be fixed to the housing, and not exposed to the outside of the housing, and a second conductive member electrically connected to the first conductive member and partially exposed to the outside of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Inventors: Byung Jun PARK, Suk Chul KIM, Yong Uk KIM, Yun Hee KIM, Moo Han BAEK, Jong Ho SEOK, Tae Hyun CHANG, Dong Hwa HAN
  • Patent number: 12444787
    Abstract: A battery rack includes: a housing; a module unit provided in the housing, including a plurality of battery cells, and having at least one vent hole; and a cooling unit provided to face the vent hole in the housing, and including a cooling line in which a coolant is provided, wherein the cooling line is provided so that at least a portion of an outer periphery thereof is melted by heat generated from the module unit to supply the coolant toward the vent hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2025
    Assignee: SK On Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun Hee Kim, Tae Hyun Chang, Suk Chul Kim, Yong Uk Kim, Byung Jun Park, Jong Ho Seok, Dong Hwa Han
  • Patent number: 12418065
    Abstract: A battery module includes a battery sub-module including a cell support member, at least one battery cell accommodated in the cell support member, and a case provided to partially surround the at least one battery cell, and a first barrier disposed on a first side of the battery sub-module, wherein the at least one battery cell is enclosed and sealed by the cell support member and the case, and the first barrier includes a first protrusion configured to press a part of the case inwardly of the battery sub-module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2025
    Assignee: SK On Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Suk Chul Kim, Yong Uk Kim, Yun Hee Kim, Byung Jun Park, Jong Ho Seok, Tae Hyun Chang, Dong Hwa Han
  • Publication number: 20250229518
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a press bonding apparatus for an electrode foil of an all-solid-state secondary battery including an asymmetric rolling press element that may precisely adjust the supply speed and rolling speed while preventing damage to metal foils, thereby improving the uniformity and coating flatness of the electrode foil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Inventors: Ji Hoon CHO, Jong Ho Seok, Min Chul Kim
  • Patent number: 12355106
    Abstract: A battery module includes a cell support unit accommodating at least one or more secondary battery cells, a body frame member on which a plurality of the cell support units are installed, and a cover member disposed between adjacent cell support units. The cover member includes a fixed plate portion fixed between the adjacent cell support units, and a flip portion connected to the fixed plate portion and disposed between electrode tabs of the secondary battery cells adjacent to each other to separate a space between the electrode tabs externally, the flip portion being pushed by internal gas or flame of the secondary battery cells discharged due to rupturing of the secondary battery cells, to be position-moved so that the space between the electrode tabs communicate externally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: SK On Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Suk Chul Kim, Yong Uk Kim, Jong Ho Seok
  • Patent number: 12283719
    Abstract: A battery module is proposed. The battery module includes a plurality of battery sub-modules, and a front cover part configured to cover an outermost stacking surface of the plurality of stacked battery sub-modules. The front cover part includes a front plate including a contact terminal electrically connected to an outside, a bus bar electrically connecting the plurality of battery sub-modules to each other, and a disconnection induction bus bar coupled to an inside end of the contact terminal to press and contact the bus bar, and a switching slider configured to slide between the bus bar and the disconnection induction bus bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: SK ON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Uk Kim, Byung Jun Park, Suk Chul Kim, Yun Hee Kim, Jong Ho Seok, Tae Hyun Chang, Dong Hwa Han
  • Publication number: 20250070278
    Abstract: An energy storage system of disclosed technology include: a plurality of battery racks, each of the plurality of battery racks structured to support a plurality of battery cells; a management controller configured to be in communication with and to control the battery cells in the plurality of battery racks; and one or more connection lines configured to connect the management controller to the plurality of battery racks to form a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Jong Ho SEOK, Yong Uk KIM, Won Seok DO, Bon A GOO, Chan Ho PARK, Woo Jin LEE
  • Publication number: 20250062491
    Abstract: A battery sub-packing unit includes a plurality of secondary battery cells, a cell support member including a seating portion for accommodating the plurality of secondary battery cells, and a venting inducing portion connecting the seating portion to an external area, and a case member provided to surround the secondary battery cell accommodated in the seating portion and to seal around the secondary battery cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Suk Chul KIM, Dae Won KWON, Yong Uk KIM, Jong Ho SEOK
  • Patent number: 12176570
    Abstract: A battery sub-packing unit includes a plurality of secondary battery cells, a cell support member including a seating portion for accommodating the plurality of secondary battery cells, and a venting inducing portion connecting the seating portion to an external area, and a case member provided to surround the secondary battery cell accommodated in the seating portion and to seal around the secondary battery cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: SK ON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Suk Chul Kim, Dae Won Kwon, Yong Uk Kim, Jong Ho Seok
  • Publication number: 20240421403
    Abstract: An energy storage system includes a battery module including a plurality of secondary battery cells and an electrode tab disposed on one or both sides; and a housing accommodating a module stack in which the plurality of battery modules are stacked, wherein the housing includes a first cover disposed to oppose at least one side surface of the module stack on which the electrode tab is disposed, and a second cover disposed to oppose at least one of the side surfaces of the module stack on which the electrode tab is not disposed, and wherein a flame passage is formed between the first cover and the module stack, and a cooling passage is formed between the second cover and the module stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Suk Chul KIM, Yong Uk KIM, Jong Ho SEOK
  • Patent number: 12136740
    Abstract: An energy storage system includes a battery module including a plurality of secondary battery cells and an electrode tab disposed on one or both sides; and a housing accommodating a module stack in which the plurality of battery modules are stacked, wherein the housing includes a first cover disposed to oppose at least one side surface of the module stack on which the electrode tab is disposed, and a second cover disposed to oppose at least one of the side surfaces of the module stack on which the electrode tab is not disposed, and wherein a flame passage is formed between the first cover and the module stack, and a cooling passage is formed between the second cover and the module stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: SK ON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Suk Chul Kim, Yong Uk Kim, Jong Ho Seok
  • Publication number: 20240186667
    Abstract: A terminal unit and a battery protection unit including the terminal unit are disclosed. In an embodiment of the disclosed technology, a terminal unit may include a terminal housing including an accommodation space, a connection duct connected to a rear face of the terminal housing and structured to communicate with the accommodation space, and a door connected to the terminal housing. The door includes a door body including an end coupled to a hinge of the terminal housing, and a door coupling part positioned at another end of the door body and detachably coupled to the terminal housing. The door body includes a door groove including a concave surface that faces the connection duct in a state in which the door coupling part is coupled to the terminal housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Won Seok DO, Chan Ho PARK, Yong Uk KIM, Jong Ho SEOK
  • Publication number: 20240170747
    Abstract: A battery fire detection device according to an embodiment includes: a first sensor configured to detect whether a gas vent of a battery cell is opened; a second sensor configured to detect a temperature of the battery cell; and a controller configured to determine whether there is a risk of fire or whether a fire occurs in the battery cell based on detection results of the first sensor and the second sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Suk Chul KIM, Dae Won KWON, Yong Uk KIM, Jong Ho SEOK
  • Publication number: 20240079720
    Abstract: A battery sub-packing unit includes a plurality of secondary battery cells, a cell support member including a seating portion for accommodating the plurality of secondary battery cells, and a venting inducing portion connecting the seating portion to an external area, and a case member provided to surround the secondary battery cell accommodated in the seating portion and to seal around the secondary battery cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Suk Chul KIM, Dae Won KWON, Yong Uk KIM, Jong Ho SEOK
  • Patent number: 11923517
    Abstract: A battery fire detection device according to an embodiment includes: a first sensor configured to detect whether a gas vent of a battery cell is opened; a second sensor configured to detect a temperature of the battery cell; and a controller configured to determine whether there is a risk of fire or whether a fire occurs in the battery cell based on detection results of the first sensor and the second sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: SK ON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Suk Chul Kim, Dae Won Kwon, Yong Uk Kim, Jong Ho Seok