Patents by Inventor Shi Dong
Shi Dong 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).
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Publication number: 20170125753Abstract: A rechargeable battery module is disclosed. In one aspect, the battery module includes a plurality of unit cells including first and second outermost unit cells disposed at first and second opposing ends of the unit cells arranged in a first direction, wherein the unit cells have top and bottom surfaces opposing each other. The battery module also includes a bus bar holder covering the top surface of the unit cells, a bus bar disposed at the bus bar holder to electrically connect the unit cells and a pair of end plates respectively supporting the first and second outermost unit cells. The battery module further includes a pair of side plates disposed at third and fourth opposing ends of the unit cells arranged in a second direction crossing the first direction, wherein the side plates are connected to the end plates and the bus bar holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Young-Deok Kim, Ji-Soon Lim, Shi-Dong Park
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Publication number: 20170110698Abstract: A rechargeable battery module includes unit cells that are arranged in a first direction, a bus bar that electrically connects the unit cells, a pair of end plates that are spaced apart from each other along the first direction at opposite ends of the unit cells to support the unit cells, and at least one side plate between the pair of end plates and connected to the pair of end plates, the at least one side plate extending along the unit cells and spaced apart from the unit cells a predetermined distance, wherein the side plate includes a stepped portion facing the unit cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Young-Deok KIM, Ji-Soon Lim, Shi-Dong Park
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Publication number: 20170045184Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting device (10) comprising a heat sink (30) having an annular portion (31) including an annular surface portion (33) delimiting a central aperture (37), said annular surface portion (33) carrying a plurality of SSL elements (50); and a bulbous member (20) cooperating with the heat sink (30), said bulbous member (20) having a first surface portion (21) opposite said SSL elements (50) and a second surface portion (22) extending from said first surface portion (21) through said central aperture (37); wherein the bulbous member (20) is used as a light guide member for light emitted by the plurality of SSL elements (50). A luminaire including such a lighting device (10) is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: February 16, 2017Applicant: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.Inventors: HONGXIA LI, YAN XIONG, YEMEI HE, SHI DONG LIN, QINGQING JIANG, HAOYANG SHI
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Patent number: 9537125Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells arranged in a first direction, a pair of end plates adjacent to outermost battery cells of the plurality of battery cells, the pair of end plates extending along the plurality of battery cells in a second direction and being spaced apart along the first direction, and at least one bush member coupled to each of the end plates.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.Inventors: Shi-Dong Park, Jong-Han Rhee, Tae-Yong Kim, Jun-Woo Cho, Seong-Joon Park
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Patent number: 9455425Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of rechargeable batteries, end plates at outer sides of the rechargeable batteries; fixing members fixed to the end plates, each fixing member having a support step protruding from at least one side end, a reinforcement member contacting the fixing member, and a fastener fixing the fixing member and the reinforcement member to the end plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignees: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Shi-Dong Park, Tae-Yong Kim, Kang-Sik Jung
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Patent number: 9318731Abstract: A battery pack includes a first battery module, the first battery module including unit batteries, a first plate, and a second plate, and a second battery module, the second battery module including unit batteries, a first plate, and a second plate. The first battery module may be stacked on the second battery module, the second plate of the first battery module may be between the first battery module and the second battery module, and the second plate of the first battery module may support the unit batteries of the first battery module and contact the first plate of the second battery module.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignees: SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD., ROBERT BOSCH GmbHInventors: Hyun-Ye Lee, Tae-Young Kim, Myung-Chul Kim, Shi-Dong Park
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Patent number: 9214658Abstract: A battery pack includes a first battery module, the first battery module including first unit batteries arranged side by side in a first direction, a second battery module adjacent to the first battery module, the second battery module including second unit batteries arranged side by side in the first direction, and at least one supporting block in a space between the first unit batteries and the second unit batteries, the at least one supporting block contacting the first and second battery modules.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2010Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignees: SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD., ROBERT BOSCH GmbHInventors: Hyun-Ye Lee, Tae-Yong Kim, Myung-Chul Kim, Shi-Dong Park
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Patent number: 9178206Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of rechargeable batteries respectively including externally protruded terminals, a bus-bar electrically coupling at least two of the terminals of the rechargeable batteries, and a protection member disposed between the bus-bar and the rechargeable batteries, and including a protruding portion formed along a circumference of the bus-bar.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2011Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignees: SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD., ROBERT BOSCH GmbHInventors: Shi-Dong Park, Tae-Yong Kim
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Patent number: 9178191Abstract: A battery module according to one aspect of the present invention includes: a plurality of rechargeable batteries; a housing configured to house the plurality of rechargeable batteries and having a first fastening portion; a cover configured to couple to the housing and having a second fastening portion configured to couple to the first fastening portion by a tight fitting; and an elastic member configured to fit between the first and second fastening portions.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignees: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Shi-Dong Park, Tae-Yong Kim
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Publication number: 20150295214Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells aligned along one direction, each of the plurality of battery cells including terminals at first surfaces of the battery cells. A holder is on the first surfaces of the battery cells and has a groove. A frame surrounds side surfaces adjacent to the first surfaces of the battery cells and includes a first bent portion that is at least partially inserted into the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Jun-Woo Cho, Tae-Yong Kim, Jong-Han Rhee, Shi-Dong Park, Seong-Joon Park
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Publication number: 20150295280Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells, a busbar holder on the battery cells, the busbar holder having a plurality of busbars coupling neighboring battery cells of the plurality of battery cells to each other, and a circuit board on the busbar holder and defining a plurality of fastening openings along its perimeter. The circuit board is coupled to the busbar holder with a plurality of fastening members coupled to first fastening openings defined on the busbar holder. The circuit board has a component for controlling and monitoring recharging and discharging of the battery cells coupled to the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Jun-Woo Cho, Tae-Yong Kim, Jong-Han Rhee, Shi-Dong Park, Young-Deok Kim
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Patent number: 9093851Abstract: A battery module including: a battery assembly including a plurality of rechargeable batteries; a case receiving the battery assembly; a battery management system (BMS) managing unit batteries of the battery assembly; and a relay installed to the case on an output line of the battery assembly and including a relay body configured to selectively block a current according to a signal of the BMS; a connection bar connected to the relay body; and an output terminal connected to the relay body via the connection bar and fastened to the case at a location spaced apart from the relay body.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignees: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Shi-Dong Park, Tae-Yong Kim
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Patent number: 9083029Abstract: A battery pack includes a plurality of battery modules stacked together, at least one of the plurality of battery modules having a plurality of unit battery cells stacked together; and a housing including at least one side support comprising a first support having a longitudinal axis extending in a first direction and a second support having a longitudinal axis extending in a second direction crossing the first direction; and a pair of end plates coupled to respective longitudinal ends of the first support.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignees: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Hyun-Ye Lee, Tae-Yong Kim, Myung-Chul Kim, Shi-Dong Park
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Patent number: 9083030Abstract: There is provided a battery module including a first housing and a second housing, the first housing and the second housing each retaining a plurality of rechargeable batteries electrically connected to each other, the second housing being stacked on the first housing, and at least one of the rechargeable batteries retained by the second housing being coupled with at least one of the rechargeable batteries retained by the first housing; and a connecting member electrically connecting electrode terminals of the at least one rechargeable battery retained by the first housing and the at least one rechargeable battery retained by the second housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignees: SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD., ROBERT BOSCH GmbHInventors: Shi-Dong Park, Tae-Yong Kim
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Patent number: 9059446Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of rechargeable batteries; a housing containing the rechargeable batteries; first heat dissipation ribs protruded from the housing and having a shape of a polygon or a closed curve; and second heat dissipation ribs protruded from the housing and linearly formed to couple the first heat dissipation ribs to each other.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignees: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Shi-Dong Park, Tae-Yong Kim, In-Hwan Cha
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Publication number: 20150162578Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells, a holder, and a bus-bar. The plurality of battery cells are arranged along one direction, and each of the plurality of battery cells includes a terminal and a vent at an upper surface. The holder is on the plurality of battery cells and has an opening through which the terminal is exposed. The bus-bar is has a portion in the opening of the holder and electrically couples adjacent ones of the plurality of battery cells. The holder includes a bus-bar fastening portion at an area corresponding to the terminal and an exhaust portion at an area corresponding to the vent. The bus-bar fastening portion and the exhaust portion are integrally formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Tae-Yong Kim, Seong-Joon Park, Jong-Han Rhee, Jun-Woo Cho, Shi-Dong Park
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Publication number: 20150140406Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells, an end plate, and bush members. The plurality of battery cells are arranged along a direction. The end plate is adjacent to an outermost battery cell among the plurality of battery cells. The bush members are at respective sides of the end plate. In the battery module, the end plate includes a first end plate adjacent to the outermost battery cell, the first end plate including a first material, and a second end plate at an outer side of the first end plate, the second end plate including a second material. The bush members are at respective sides of the first and second end plates and between the first and second end plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Tae-Yong Kim, Jong-Han Rhee, Shi-Dong Park, Jun-Woo Cho, Seong-Joon Park
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Patent number: 9005800Abstract: The described technology relates generally to a high capacity battery module. The battery module according to an exemplary embodiment includes a plurality of rechargeable batteries configured to comprise electrode terminals externally protruded and identification units disposed on the peripheries of the electrode terminals, a bus bar configured to electrically connect the electrode terminals of the plurality of neighboring rechargeable batteries, and a protection member disposed between the plurality of rechargeable batteries and the bus bars.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignees: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Shi-Dong Park, Tae-Yong Kim, Jang-Wook Lee
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Patent number: 9005790Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of rechargeable batteries, and a module case housing the plurality of rechargeable batteries, wherein at least one part of one side of the module case includes reinforcing fiber. Accordingly, the strength of the module case is improved.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignees: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Shi-Dong Park, Tae-Yong Kim
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Publication number: 20150079452Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells aligned in one direction, and a side plate disposed adjacent to side surfaces of the plurality of battery cells, the side plate including a compression area protruding toward the battery cells and configured to compress the battery cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Shi-Dong PARK, Jong-Han RHEE, Tae-Yong KIM, Jun-Woo CHO, Seong-Joon PARK