Patents by Inventor Min-cheol Bae

Min-cheol Bae 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: 9831486
    Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells arranged in one direction and electrically connected to one another, the plurality of battery cells each having a current collecting terminal on a top surface thereof, and a terminal plate positioned on the current collecting terminal of one of the battery cells. The terminal plate is in a form of a sideways-oriented U-shape, including a first surface that contacts the current collecting terminal, a second surface that is parallel to the first surface and spaced apart from the first surface by a predetermined distance, and a third surface connecting the first surface and the second surface, the first surface including a first hole and the second surface including a second hole, the first hole and the second hole having different shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong Keun Choi, Min Cheol Bae, Ik Jae Jeong, Kyoung Hwan Noh, Ji Ho Lee
  • Patent number: 9755216
    Abstract: A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, a battery case, and a cap assembly. The electrode assembly may include a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator. The battery case may accommodate the electrode assembly, which may be inserted into the battery case through an opening provided on one side of the battery case. The cap assembly may include a cap plate coupled to the side of the battery case including the opening and sealing up the battery case, and first and second terminals spaced on the cap plate. The first and second terminals may each include first and second terminal plates including protrusions that protrude away from the electrode assembly, and first and second terminal connection members on the first and second terminal plates and including grooves that can be combined with the corresponding protrusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong-Keun Choi, Min-Cheol Bae, Ik-Jae Jeong, Kyoung-Hwan Noh, Ji-Ho Lee
  • Patent number: 9634312
    Abstract: An electrode terminal and battery module having the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the electrode terminal includes a first sub-terminal including a plurality of guide grooves and a second sub-terminal including a plurality of guides configured to be respectively inserted into the guide grooves in a sliding manner. At least one of the guide grooves is formed in an upper surface of the first sub-terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong-Keun Choi, Min-Cheol Bae, Ik-Jae Jeong, Kyoung-Hwan Noh, Ji-Ho Lee
  • Patent number: 9627674
    Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells, each including terminal portions on a first surface thereof, the plurality of battery cells being aligned in a first direction; and a terminal connecting member configured to connect terminal portions of first and second battery cells of the plurality of battery cells that are adjacent to each other, and the terminal connecting member includes first and second contact portions spaced apart from each other to respectively come in surface contact with the terminal portions of the first and second battery cells, and a body portion connecting the first and second contact portions to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ik-Jae Jeong, Min-Cheol Bae, Kyoung-Hwan Noh, Ji-Ho Lee, Hong-Keun Choi
  • Patent number: 9608298
    Abstract: A battery pack is disclosed. In one aspect, the battery pack includes a battery cell, a temperature sensor configured to measure the temperature of the battery cell, and an inner cover substantially covering the battery cell. The inner cover includes a sensor attachment fixing the temperature sensor to the battery cell. The battery pack has a structure for easily attaching the temperature sensor to the battery cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ik-Jae Jeong, Min-Cheol Bae, Kyoung-Hwan Noh, Hong-Keun Choi
  • Patent number: 9530999
    Abstract: A secondary battery module includes a plurality of secondary batteries each including an electrode assembly, a case accommodating the electrode assembly, and electrode terminals electrically connected to the electrode assembly and extending outward from the case, and a bus bar that electrically connects neighboring electrode terminals of the plurality of secondary batteries. The bus bar includes a first part including penetration holes through which the electrode terminals penetrate such that the bus bar is fastenable to the electrode terminals and a second part extending from the first part, the second part being bent to face the first part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hong-Keun Choi, Min-Cheol Bae, Ik-Jae Jeong, Kyoung-Hwan Noh
  • Publication number: 20160315307
    Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells arranged in one direction and electrically connected to one another, the plurality of battery cells each having a current collecting terminal on a top surface thereof, and a terminal plate positioned on the current collecting terminal of one of the battery cells. The terminal plate is in a form of a sideways-oriented U-shape, including a first surface that contacts the current collecting terminal, a second surface that is parallel to the first surface and spaced apart from the first surface by a predetermined distance, and a third surface connecting the first surface and the second surface, the first surface including a first hole and the second surface including a second hole, the first hole and the second hole having different shapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Hong Keun CHOI, Min Cheol BAE, Ik Jae JEONG, Kyoung Hwan NOH, Ji Ho LEE
  • Patent number: 9337465
    Abstract: Provided is a battery pack including: a plurality of unit cells; a battery holder in which the plurality of unit cells are mounted; an electrode tab arranged on the battery holder; and a bus bar of which portion is arranged on the electrode tab, wherein the battery holder includes a welding part that contacts the electrode tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ik-Jae Jeong, Min-Cheol Bae, Kyoung-Hwan Noh, Hong-Keun Choi
  • Publication number: 20160043376
    Abstract: A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, a battery case, and a cap assembly. The electrode assembly may include a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator. The battery case may accommodate the electrode assembly, which may be inserted into the battery case through an opening provided on one side of the battery case. The cap assembly may include a cap plate coupled to the side of the battery case including the opening and sealing up the battery case, and first and second terminals spaced on the cap plate. The first and second terminals may each include first and second terminal plates including protrusions that protrude away from the electrode assembly, and first and second terminal connection members on the first and second terminal plates and including grooves that can be combined with the corresponding protrusions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Hong-Keun Choi, Min-Cheol Bae, Ik-Jae Jeong, Kyoung-Hwan Noh, Ji-Ho Lee
  • Publication number: 20150287974
    Abstract: An electrode terminal and battery module having the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the electrode terminal includes a first sub-terminal including a plurality of guide grooves and a second sub-terminal including a plurality of guides configured to be respectively inserted into the guide grooves in a sliding manner. At least one of the guide grooves is formed in an upper surface of the first sub-terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Hong-Keun CHOI, Min-Cheol BAE, Ik-Jae JEONG, Kyoung-Hwan NOH, Ji-Ho LEE
  • Publication number: 20150270525
    Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells, each including terminal portions on a first surface thereof, the plurality of battery cells being aligned in a first direction; and a terminal connecting member configured to connect terminal portions of first and second battery cells of the plurality of battery cells that are adjacent to each other, and the terminal connecting member includes first and second contact portions spaced apart from each other to respectively come in surface contact with the terminal portions of the first and second battery cells, and a body portion connecting the first and second contact portions to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Ik-Jae Jeong, Min-Cheol Bae, Kyoung-Hwan Noh, Ji-Ho Lee, Hong-Keun Choi
  • Publication number: 20150079453
    Abstract: A secondary battery module includes a plurality of secondary batteries each including an electrode assembly, a case accommodating the electrode assembly, and electrode terminals electrically connected to the electrode assembly and extending outward from the case, and a bus bar that electrically connects neighboring electrode terminals of the plurality of secondary batteries. The bus bar includes a first part including penetration holes through which the electrode terminals penetrate such that the bus bar is fastenable to the electrode terminals and a second part extending from the first part, the second part being bent to face the first part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Hong-Keun CHOI, Min-Cheol BAE, Ik-Jae JEONG, Kyoung-Hwan NOH
  • Publication number: 20150079437
    Abstract: A battery pack is disclosed. In one aspect, the battery pack includes a battery cell, a temperature sensor configured to measure the temperature of the battery cell, and an inner cover substantially covering the battery cell. The inner cover includes a sensor attachment fixing the temperature sensor to the battery cell. The battery pack has a structure for easily attaching the temperature sensor to the battery cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ik-Jae JEONG, Min-Cheol Bae, Kyoung-Hwan Noh, Hong-Keun Choi
  • Publication number: 20150079451
    Abstract: A battery pack is disclosed. In one aspect, the battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells arranged in a first direction, a case frame having an opened end to receive the battery cells, and a finishing plate configured to be coupled to the opened end of the case frame. The case frame includes a pair of side plates extending in the first direction and an end plate disposed between the side plates to form a closed end opposite to the opened end. The side plates and the end plate are formed in one piece. The battery pack has an improved coupling structure for easily assembling multiple battery cells as a module and providing sufficient coupling strength between the finishing and side plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ik-Jae JEONG, Min-Cheol Bae, Kyoung-Hwan Noh, Hong-Keun Choi
  • Publication number: 20150079445
    Abstract: Provided is a battery pack including: a plurality of unit cells; a battery holder in which the plurality of unit cells are mounted; an electrode tab arranged on the battery holder; and a bus bar of which portion is arranged on the electrode tab, wherein the battery holder includes a welding part that contacts the electrode tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ik Jae Jeong, Min Cheol Bae, Kyoung Hwan Noh, Hong Keun Choi
  • Publication number: 20150064524
    Abstract: A battery pack includes at least one battery cell, a connector on the at least one battery cell, the connector including first and second connection parts integral with each other, and first and second sensing terminals insertable into the first and second connection parts, respectively, the first and second sensing terminals being configured to measure a temperature and a voltage of the battery cell, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyoung-Hwan NOH, Min-Cheol BAE
  • Patent number: 8920952
    Abstract: A battery pack assembly including: an inner pack accommodating a plurality of secondary cells; an outer pack accommodating the inner pack; a first shock absorbing member between a first surface of the inner pack and a first surface of the outer pack, the first shock absorbing member configured to absorb a shock between the inner pack and the outer pack; and a second shock absorbing member between at least a side surface of the inner pack and a side surface of the outer pack among surfaces of the inner pack and the outer pack other than the first surfaces, the second shock absorbing member configured to absorb a shock between the inner pack and the outer pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joon-Soo Bae, Min-Cheol Bae, Ik-Jae Jeong, Tae-Jin Kim
  • Publication number: 20130017422
    Abstract: A battery pack assembly including: an inner pack accommodating a plurality of secondary cells; an outer pack accommodating the inner pack; a first shock absorbing member between a first surface of the inner pack and a first surface of the outer pack, the first shock absorbing member configured to absorb a shock between the inner pack and the outer pack; and a second shock absorbing member between at least a side surface of the inner pack and a side surface of the outer pack among surfaces of the inner pack and the outer pack other than the first surfaces, the second shock absorbing member configured to absorb a shock between the inner pack and the outer pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Joon-Soo Bae, Min-Cheol Bae, Ik-Jae Jeong, Tae-Jin Kim
  • Patent number: 7362044
    Abstract: A CRT includes an electron gun that includes a cathode adapted to emit thermal electrons, a first electrode and a second electrode adapted to form a triode portion together with the cathode, a plurality of focusing electrodes, an anode electrode and a subsidiary electrode arranged between the second electrode and a one of said plurality of focusing electrode adjacent to the second electrode. The subsidiary electrode is adapted to dynamically control an imaginary crossover point ofelectron beams emanating from the electron gun corresponding to landing locations ofthe electron beams on a phosphor screen of a panel in response to a voltage applied thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-Gon Hong, Nozomu Arimoto, Hoo-Deuk Kim, Min-Cheol Bae, Kue-Hong Lee
  • Publication number: 20070085760
    Abstract: An electron gun used with a multi-media monitor with a low cathode voltage and improved focusing performance. The electron gun, which includes a cathode, a control electrode, a screen electrode, and a plurality of focusing electrodes to focus and accelerate an electron beam, is designed to satisfy the condition that a value of ? is greater than or equal to 0.222 or a value of k is greater than or equal to 0.11, where ?=T1/D, k=T1/L, T1 denotes a thickness of the control electrode, D denotes a diameter of an electron beam aperture of the control electrode, and L denotes the distance between a beam-entering surface of the control electrode and a beam-emitting surface of the screen electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-cheol Bae, Jong-hoon Choi