Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of cell assemblies including a plurality of secondary batteries; a module housing including an accommodation space configured to accommodate the plurality of cell assemblies; and a blocking member configured to, when a gas pressure more than a predetermined gas pressure or a heat more than a predetermined temperature is generated in at least some cell assemblies among the plurality of cell assemblies, block the generated gas or heat from moving to the other cell assemblies.

Abstract: A transparent display device using rotation-based persistence of vision includes: an opaque display unit that displays first images; a transparent display unit that includes image display bars, which are positioned outside the opaque display unit and on each of which a plurality of light emitting elements are mounted, and a display bar driving unit which rotates the image display bars, the transparent display unit displaying second images which are viewed to overlap the first images by persistence of vision based on rotation of the image display bars; and a display casing that accommodates both the opaque and transparent display units in a state where the transparent display unit is positioned outside the opaque display unit, the display casing having a sight window through which the first images and the second images are viewed at a preset region.

Abstract: A battery module includes a battery cell stack constituted by a plurality of stacked pouch-shaped battery cells, a battery module housing configured to receive the battery cell stack, and a heat dissipation member coupled to a portion of the battery module housing, wherein the heat dissipation member has a through-hole formed in a heat dissipation plate disposed so as to face the battery cell stack and a sealing member is added to the through-hole, and a method of manufacturing the heat dissipation member. It is possible to effectively prevent thermal runaway of a battery cell that has caught fire while minimizing an increase in volume of the battery module.

Abstract: A cooling member located in an upper part of a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked includes an upper plate, a lower plate, and a coolant incorporated in an inner space between the upper plate and the lower plate. The lower plate includes a first part in which a fragile part is formed, and a second part in which the fragile part is not formed. A thickness value of the first part is smaller than a thickness value of the second part.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a battery module assembly having at least one battery cell, a pack case configured to accommodate the battery module assembly, and a barrier unit provided on at least one side of the pack case, configured to discharge a vent gas in the pack case to the outside of the pack case and having at least one blocking baffle disposed obliquely to have a predetermined inclination angle.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a plurality of battery modules each including one or more battery cells to store and release energy, each battery module further including an intake portion and an exhaust portion, an intake duct including an intake channel and communicating with the intake portion of each of the plurality of battery modules, and an exhaust duct including an exhaust channel and communicating with the exhaust portion of each of the plurality of battery modules. Each of the plurality of battery modules further includes an opening/closing member configured to close the intake portion when internal pressure increases.

Abstract: A method of mounting a bus-bar frame includes: forming a plurality of cell lead blocks and a battery cell stacked body by alternately stacking a cell lead block and at least one battery cell; disposing a top cover with respective ends on which a bus-bar frame is installed so as to cover the battery cell stacked body; removing the lead blocks from a space between the battery cell stacked body and the bus-bar frame; and installing the bus-bar frame on the battery cell stacked body by rotating the bus-bar frame. The alternately stacking of the cell lead block and the at least one battery cell includes positioning an electrode lead protruding from each battery cell between neighboring ones of the cell lead blocks.

Abstract: A battery pack is configured to improve safety by effectively suppressing heat transfer between battery modules in the present disclosure. A battery pack includes a plurality of battery modules each having one or more battery cells, configured to store and release energy, and stacked in at least one direction; a pack case provided on at least one side of the plurality of battery modules, covering at least a portion of the outside of the plurality of battery modules, and having one or more openings formed therein; and a melting member provided in the opening of the pack case to seal the opening and configured to open the opening by being melted by heat generated from one or more battery modules among the plurality of battery modules.

Abstract: A battery rack includes a plurality of battery modules, each including at least one battery cell, wherein each battery module has at least one venting hole; a rack case accommodating the plurality of battery modules; and a plurality of support brackets disposed in the rack case such that each support bracket supports each battery module and is in communication with the at least one venting hole.

Abstract: Provide are a bio-signal measuring device capable of maintaining a contact force when attaching sensors for measuring bio-signals to the skin and a method of using the same. The bio-signal measuring device includes a housing accommodating a battery, and a flexible substrate extending in a band shape, disposed on one side of the housing and electrically connected thereto, and including a plurality of sensor electrodes. The housing and the plurality of sensors are disposed along a longitudinal direction of the substrate. The housing is disposed between the plurality of sensors at a position spaced apart from a center of the substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for estimating a steering angle of a vehicle, and an object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus and a method for estimating a steering angle of a vehicle capable of estimating an actual steering angle without using a steering angle sensor.

Abstract: A wearable device is provided. The wearable device is used by being attached to a user's skin. The wearable device includes a main body unit having a housing and a substrate, the substrate being arranged inside the housing, an electrode unit including a sensing electrode connected to the main body unit, and a patch unit including one or more conductive members, the one or more conductive members being configured to electrically connect the electrode unit to the user's skin. The electrode unit includes a shielding layer that is not electrically connected to the main body unit. The shielding layer is conductive with a floating potential.

Abstract: A wearable device is provided. The wearable device, which is used by being attached to a user's skin, includes a main body unit including a housing and a battery, the battery being arranged inside the housing, an electrode unit including a plurality of electrodes connected to the battery, and a patch unit including one or more conductive members, the one or more conductive members being configured to electrically connect the electrode unit to the user's skin. The patch unit further includes a plurality of stacked layers, and a layer in contact with the user's skin includes a plurality of ventilation holes.

Abstract: A transparent display device using rotation-based persistence of vision includes: an opaque display unit that displays first images; a transparent display unit that includes image display bars, which are positioned outside the opaque display unit and on each of which a plurality of light emitting elements are mounted, and a display bar driving unit which rotates the image display bars, the transparent display unit displaying second images which are viewed to overlap the first images by persistence of vision based on rotation of the image display bars; and a display casing that accommodates both the opaque and transparent display units in a state where the transparent display unit is positioned outside the opaque display unit, the display casing having a sight window through which the first images and the second images are viewed at a preset region.

Abstract: A method of operating a motor vehicle includes sensing a sensed torque based on a driver interaction with a steering wheel that is part of an electric power steering system, the sensed torque being sensed using a torque sensor, calculating driver steering wheel torque using state variables of a steering system model based on the electric power steering system, and controlling a difference between the driver steering wheel torque calculated from the steering system model and sensed torque sensed by the torque sensor to converge to zero through a controller.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wearable device having a structure that prevents impedance measurement errors. The wearable device, which is used by being attached to the skin of a user, includes a plurality of electrodes spaced apart from each other, conductive members, blocking members, and absorbent members. A conductive member is positioned on one surface of each of the plurality of electrodes and comprises an exposure portion. A blocking member includes a different material from the conductive member and covers an outside of the conductive member so that the exposure portion is present within the blocking member. An absorbent member is positioned in the outside of the blocking member and comes into contact with the skin of the user.

Abstract: A wearable device having a leakage current preventing structure is provided. The wearable device includes a case having a structure which is electrically connected to a substrate and included in an internal space of the case and a slot formed in an upper surface of the case and communicating with the internal space, a battery arranged on the structure, a first electrode which is supported at one side of the structure and contacts one surface of the battery, a second electrode which is supported at the other side of the structure and contacts the other surface of the battery, and an insulation sheet that is inserted or removed through the slot and inserted between the battery and the first electrode or between the battery and the second electrode to block a leakage current of the battery.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for estimating a steering angle of a vehicle, and an object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus and a method for estimating a steering angle of a vehicle capable of estimating an actual steering angle without using a steering angle sensor.

Abstract: A method of operating a motor vehicle includes sensing a sensed torque based on a driver interaction with a steering wheel that is part of an electric power steering system, the sensed torque being sensed using a torque sensor, calculating driver steering wheel torque using state variables of a steering system model based on the electric power steering system, and controlling a difference between the driver steering wheel torque calculated from the steering system model and sensed torque sensed by the torque sensor to converge to zero through a controller.

Abstract: Disclosed are a tie rod end and a method for manufacturing a tie rod end. The tie rod end includes a ball stud that has a head and a stud portion connected to one side of the head, a ball seat that surrounds the head such that the head can move within a predetermined angle range, a housing that has an internal space for receiving the head and the ball seat, and a grease pocket that is formed at a side of the internal space to be applied with a grease and is surrounded by an outer surface of the other side of the head and an inner surface of the housing.