Patents by Inventor Su HANG
Su HANG 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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Patent number: 12002761Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a dielectric structure, an electrical insulating and thermal conductive layer and a circuit layer. The electrical insulating and thermal conductive layer is disposed over the semiconductor substrate. The dielectric structure is disposed over the electrical insulating and thermal conductive layer, wherein a thermal conductivity of the electrical insulating and thermal conductive layer is substantially greater than a thermal conductivity of the dielectric structure. The circuit layer is disposed in the dielectric structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chih-Hang Tung, Chen-Hua Yu, Tung-Liang Shao, Su-Chun Yang, Wen-Lin Shih
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Patent number: 11955378Abstract: A bonding method of package components and a bonding apparatus are provided. The method includes: providing at least one first package component and a second package component, wherein the at least one first package component has first electrical connectors and a first dielectric layer at a bonding surface of the at least one first package component, and the second package component has second electrical connectors and a second dielectric layer at a bonding surface of the second package component; bringing the at least one first package component and the second package component in contact, such that the first electrical connectors approximate or contact the second electrical connectors; and selectively heating the first electrical connectors and the second electrical connectors by electromagnetic induction, in order to bond the first electrical connectors with the second electrical connectors.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Yi-Li Hsiao, Chih-Hang Tung, Chen-Hua Yu, Tung-Liang Shao, Su-Chun Yang
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Publication number: 20240055675Abstract: A device is provided for performing a pressure test on a battery module. The device may include a module case in which battery cells are accommodated, a pressure plate installed in a middle portion of the module case in a width direction and configured to pressurize the battery cells toward the module case, a pressure driver configured to apply a pressure to the pressure plate, and a controller configured to control a pressure force and a pressure pattern with respect to the battery cells. The pressure plate may be configured to simulate expansion and contraction of the battery cells by repeatedly pressurizing and depressurizing the battery cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2022Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.Inventors: Yu Han NOH, Su Hang LEE, Yong II KIM, Dong Wook KIM
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Publication number: 20230375449Abstract: Discussed is a fatigue failure verification device that can include a module housing including a welding portion, a cell stack including a plurality of battery cells accommodated in the module housing, at least one main flexible tube located in a central portion of the cell stack in a stack direction of the cell stack, a main flexible tube frame in which the at least one main flexible tube is accommodated. The main flexible tube frame can include a pair of opening portions formed on opposite sides so that the at least one main flexible tube faces the plurality of battery cells, and a pump can be provided, which is configured to adjust a pressure applied by the at least one main flexible tube to the plurality of battery cells by supplying a fluid to the at least one main flexible tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: November 23, 2023Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.Inventors: Dong-Wook KIM, YONG-IL KIM, Su-Hang LEE
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Patent number: 11804840Abstract: An integrated circuit with self-reference impedance includes an input/output pin provided for connection to an external impedance, a local impedance, a reference power circuit, a switching circuit, and a control circuit. The switching circuit is configured to conduct a connection between the input/output pin and the reference power circuit in a first state and to conduct a connection between the local impedance and the reference power circuit in a second state. The control circuit is configured to detect whether the external impedance is connected to the input/output pin or not and to generate a detection signal. The control circuit controls the switching circuit into the first state or the second state according to the detection signal. In the first state, the reference power circuit generates a reference signal according to the external impedance. In the second state, the reference power circuit generates the reference signal according to the local impedance.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: REALTEK SEMICONDUCTOR CORP.Inventors: Qing-Zhe Qui, Can Quan, Su-Hang Chen
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Patent number: 11774993Abstract: A power supply management device includes an internal power supply circuit, switches, a comparator circuit, and a control circuit. The internal power supply circuit is configured to output a first supply voltage to a node. The switches are coupled between the node and a plurality of first circuits. The comparator circuit is configured to compare a voltage on the node with a reference voltage when the node does not receive the first supply voltage to generate a flag signal. The control circuit is configured to determine whether the node receives a second supply voltage from an external power supply circuit according to the flag signal. If the node receives the second supply voltage, the control circuit is further configured to turn off the internal power supply circuit and gradually turn on the switches, in order to provide the second supply voltage to the first circuits via the switches.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: REALTEK SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATIONInventors: Zhan-Peng Wang, Su-Hang Chen, Bin Sun, Qing-Zhe Qiu
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Publication number: 20230299405Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells, a module case in which the plurality of battery cells are accommodated, a thermal resin provided inside the module case, and configured to cool the plurality of battery cells, and buffer spaces facing each other with the thermal resin therebetween, and provided inside the module case.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2021Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.Inventors: YONG-IL KIM, Dong-Wook KIM, Su-Hang LEE
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Publication number: 20230216130Abstract: A secondary battery includes a plurality of secondary batteries, each secondary battery having two side surfaces that are flat and parallel to each other; and a housing having a bottom part formed in a horizontal direction, two vertical sidewalls extending parallel to each other in a longitudinal direction at opposite ends of the bottom part, and a ceiling part extending from an upper end of each of the sidewalls and disposed parallel to the bottom part. The plurality of secondary batteries are mounted to be stacked in a thickness direction thereof so that side surfaces of outermost secondary batteries of the plurality of secondary batteries face respective sidewalls. A rib is formed inside each of edges connecting the bottom part and the sidewalls of the housing to each other to have a thickness thicker than other portions of the sidewalls.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.Inventors: Ho June CHI, Hang June CHOI, Kyung Man CHO, Jeong Oh MOON, Su Hang LEE, YONG IL KIM
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Publication number: 20230207941Abstract: A battery module prevents performance degradation due to a swelling phenomenon caused by charging and discharging and increases durability. The battery module includes a cell assembly comprising a plurality of battery cells stacked in a left-right direction; and a module housing configured to accommodate the cell assembly therein. The module housing includes an upper plate covering an upper portion of the cell assembly, a left plate covering a left portion of the cell assembly, a right plate covering a right portion of the cell assembly, and a lower plate covering a lower portion of the cell assembly, and at least one of the left plate and the right plate includes a support portion having a shape protruding toward the cell assembly from an inner surface facing the plurality of battery cells to pressurize at least a part of the cell assembly with a relatively small volume expansion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.Inventors: Jin-Yong PARK, Hang-June CHOI, Dal-Mo KANG, Jeong-O MUN, YONG-IL KIM, Ho-June CHI, Su-Hang LEE
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Publication number: 20230152829Abstract: A power supply management device includes an internal power supply circuit, switches, a comparator circuit, and a control circuit. The internal power supply circuit is configured to output a first supply voltage to a node. The switches are coupled between the node and a plurality of first circuits. The comparator circuit is configured to compare a voltage on the node with a reference voltage when the node does not receive the first supply voltage to generate a flag signal. The control circuit is configured to determine whether the node receives a second supply voltage from an external power supply circuit according to the flag signal. If the node receives the second supply voltage, the control circuit is further configured to turn off the internal power supply circuit and gradually turn on the switches, in order to provide the second supply voltage to the first circuits via the switches.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2022Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: ZHAN-PENG WANG, SU-HANG CHEN, BIN SUN, QING-ZHE QIU
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Publication number: 20230141008Abstract: An integrated circuit with self-reference impedance includes an input/output pin provided for connection to an external impedance, a local impedance, a reference power circuit, a switching circuit, and a control circuit. The switching circuit is configured to conduct a connection between the input/output pin and the reference power circuit in a first state and to conduct a connection between the local impedance and the reference power circuit in a second state. The control circuit is configured to detect whether the external impedance is connected to the input/output pin or not and to generate a detection signal. The control circuit controls the switching circuit into the first state or the second state according to the detection signal. In the first state, the reference power circuit generates a reference signal according to the external impedance. In the second state, the reference power circuit generates the reference signal according to the local impedance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: REALTEK SEMICONDUCTOR CORP.Inventors: Qing-Zhe QIU, Can QUAN, Su-Hang CHEN
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Publication number: 20230129302Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for evaluating durability of a battery module frame for a vehicle. According to the present disclosure, it is possible to easily evaluate the durability or a similar quality of the welded portion of the battery module frame by providing constraints similar to a situation in which a swelling phenomenon occurs in a battery cell in the battery module frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.Inventors: Su Hang LEE, Yong Il KIM, Jae Yeong KIM
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Publication number: 20230080954Abstract: A battery module includes a buffer pad for preventing a damage to a battery cell, and a battery pack including the battery module. It is possible to prevent a damage to the outermost battery cell at the time of the swelling of battery cells by including a buffer pad, where first and second regions having different physical properties are positioned, in a region contacting the outermost battery cell of the battery cell laminate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.Inventors: SU HANG LEE, JEONG OH MOON, DONG WOOK KIM, YONG IL KIM
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Publication number: 20220393269Abstract: A battery module and a battery pack including same, have improved fastening of a cooling plate through the use of the combination of a reinforcement beam and welding in the fastening of the cooling plate, and thus detachment of the cooling plate due to swelling of a battery cell or due to external shocks is effectively prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2021Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.Inventors: Gi Young CHOI, Su Hang LEE, Jae Yeong KIM, YONG IL KIM, Dong Wook KIM
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Patent number: 11462782Abstract: A battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells, a pack case partitioning an interior volume into a plurality of accommodation spaces capable of accommodating at least portions of the plurality of battery cells, a cooling mat disposed to contact upper surfaces of the plurality of battery cells inside the pack case, and an air cushion disposed perpendicular to the cooling mat and mounted to inner walls of the pack case along a front and rear direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Inventors: Su-Hang Lee, Kyu Hyun Choi, Ho-June Chi, Jee-Soon Choi
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Publication number: 20220282266Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and materials for editing genes in citrus cells. Specifically exemplified is the implementation of an optimized Cas9 and the CRISPR type II class nuclease. Also exemplified is the use of a U6-1 promoter for driving expressing of editing constructs in citrus cells. Various protocols and sequences for editing genes are disclosed as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Nian WANG, Xiaoen HUANG, Tirtha LAMICHHANE, Ali PARSAEIMEHR, Su HANG, Shumig WANG
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Publication number: 20220021066Abstract: A battery pack cover has irregularities formed on an upper surface portion thereof. The battery pack cover effectively prevents stress from being concentrated on a specific area, enables rigidity enhancement without adding a separate bracket, and is easily assembled when applied to packaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2020Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.Inventors: Kyung Mo KIM, Jeong Oh MOON, Su Hang LEE, Ho June CHI
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Publication number: 20210242515Abstract: A battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells, a pack case partitioning an interior volume into a plurality of accommodation spaces capable of accommodating at least portions of the plurality of battery cells, a cooling mat disposed to contact upper surfaces of the plurality of battery cells inside the pack case, and an air cushion disposed perpendicular to the cooling mat and mounted to inner walls of the pack case along a front and rear direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Su-Hang Lee, Kyu Hyun Choi, Ho-June Chi, Jee-Soon Choi
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Patent number: 10804510Abstract: Disclosed is a battery pack, which may effectively prevent a bending phenomenon caused by a load while ensuring excellent assembling and compatibility and light weight, and a vehicle including the battery pack. The battery pack includes: a plurality of battery modules including at least one secondary battery accommodated in a module case and a side surface coupling unit provided at an outer side portion of the module case, the plurality of battery modules being arranged in a lateral direction so that side surfaces thereof face each other with intervals therebetween; and a fixing member having an interposing portion interposed between side surfaces of two adjacent battery modules and coupled to the side surface coupling units of the two adjacent battery modules so that two or more battery modules are coupled and fixed.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Han-Sol Lee, Jin-Hak Kong, Su-Hang Lee, Kyu-Hyun Choi, Yong-Seok Choi
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Patent number: 10601005Abstract: Provided is a battery module that is simple, compact and sure to improve the mechanical performance against cell pressing, swelling and impacts and a method for fabricating the same. The battery module according to the present disclosure includes two or more pouch-type battery cells, and a hollow quadrilateral monoframe in which the battery cells are received, wherein the monoframe has a first opening and a second opening that are open to two sides in lengthwise direction of the battery cells, wherein a cushion bag is provided in close contact between the battery cells and the monoframe.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Su-Hang Lee, Kyu-Hyun Choi, Yong-Seok Choi, Jin-Hak Kong