Patents by Inventor Ae-Kyung Chae

Ae-Kyung Chae 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: 9845560
    Abstract: The washing machine includes an outer tub, an inner tub rotatably provided in the outer tub, a pulsator rotatably provided in the inner tub, a power transmission shaft rotating the pulsator, a buoyancy clutch that moves up and down by buoyancy created by wash water and transfers, when the buoyancy clutch is in a lower position, rotational force from the power transmission shaft to the inner tub to allow the pulsator and the inner tub to rotate integrally with each other, a circulation passage that is provided on an outer portion of the outer tub to allow the wash water drained out of the outer tub to be returned into the outer tub, a pump provided on the circulation passage and a drain guide unit that directs the wash water under the buoyancy clutch to a drain hole of the outer tub so that the buoyancy clutch moves downward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jae Won Chang, Kyu Bum Lee, Young Jong Kim, Ae Kyung Chae
  • Patent number: 9441323
    Abstract: A controlling method of a laundry machine including a tub and a drum, the controlling method includes steps of: sensing selection of a tub drying step and performing the tub drying step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Young Bok Son, Myoung Suk You, Sung Min Ye, Tae Hee Lee, Deug Hee Lee, Ae Kyung Chae, Yoon Seob Eom
  • Patent number: 9194072
    Abstract: A washing machine and a control method thereof are disclosed. The present invention relates to a washing machine, more specifically, to a washing machine that dehumidifies air used in drying laundry by using water thrown away after rinsing course, with flowing a condensation duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Young Bok Son, Ae Kyung Chae, Yong Cheol Jin, Yoon Seob Eom, Sang Hun Kim, Sung Min Ye
  • Patent number: 9121122
    Abstract: A washing machine and a control method thereof are disclosed. The present invention relates to a washing machine, more specifically, to a washing machine that is able to the amount of rinsing water used in a rinsing course.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Young Bok Son, Ae Kyung Chae, Yong Cheol Jin, Yoon Seob Eom, Sang Hun Kim, Sung Min Ye
  • Publication number: 20140338219
    Abstract: A controlling method of a laundry machine including a tub and a drum, the controlling method includes steps of: sensing selection of a tub drying step and performing the tub drying step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Young Bok SON, Myoung Suk YOU, Sung Min YE, Tae Hee LEE, Deug Hee LEE, Ae Kyung CHAE, Yoon Seob EOM
  • Patent number: 8832965
    Abstract: One of the controlling methods disclosed relates to control of a laundry machine including a tub and a drum, the method includes the steps of: sensing selection of a tub drying step and performing the tub drying step. The other controlling method of a laundry machine comprises the steps of: selecting a tub drying step; sensing door operation of the laundry machine; and performing the tub drying step based on the result of the door operation. Further, a laundry machine is disclosed that comprises a tub drying step selecting part configured to dry a tub (2); and a control part configured to control the tub (2) dried in case the tub drying step selecting part is selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Young Bok Son, Myoung Suk You, Sung Min Ye, Tae Hee Lee, Deug Hee Lee, Ae Kyung Chae, Yoon Seob Eom
  • Publication number: 20140182066
    Abstract: Provided is a washing machine. The washing machine includes an outer tub holding wash water, an inner tub rotatably provided in the outer tub and receiving laundry, a pulsator rotatably provided in the inner tub, a power transmission shaft rotating the pulsator, a buoyancy clutch that that moves up and down by buoyancy created by the wash water and transfers, when the buoyancy clutch is in a lower position, rotational force from the power transmission shaft to the inner tub to allow the pulsator and the inner tub to rotate integrally with each other, a circulation passage that is provided on an outer portion of the outer tub to allow the wash water drained out of the outer tub to be returned into the outer tub, a pump provided on the circulation passage and a drain guide unit that directs the wash water under the buoyancy clutch to a drain hole of the outer tub so that the buoyancy clutch moves downward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2011
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: Jae Won Chang, Kyu Bum Lee, Young Jong Kim, Ae Kyung Chae
  • Publication number: 20120011660
    Abstract: A washing machine and a control method thereof are disclosed. The present invention relates to a washing machine, more specifically, to a washing machine that is able to the amount of rinsing water used in a rinsing course.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Young Bok Son, Ae Kyung Chae, Yong Cheol Jin, Yoon Seob Eom, Sang Hun Kim, Sung Min Ye
  • Publication number: 20110271461
    Abstract: A washing machine and a control method thereof are disclosed. The present invention relates to a washing machine, more specifically, to a washing machine that dehumidifies air used in drying laundry by using water thrown away after rinsing course, with flowing a condensation duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Young Bok Son, Ae Kyung Chae, Yong Cheol Jin, Yoon Seob Eom, Sang Hun Kim, Sung Min Ye
  • Publication number: 20080295546
    Abstract: In a top-loading type washing machine, a detergent input device is installed at a control panel. Accordingly, a process for opening a lid and putting a user's hand into a cabinet for detergent input is omitted. Furthermore, can be solved a problem occurring when the user inputs a precise amount of detergent to the detergent input device inside the dark cabinet. As a result, the entire process for detergent input is simplified. Furthermore, since the detergent input device is installed at the control panel not inside a top cover, the entire appearance is not degraded even when the top cover is formed of steel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Cheon-Soo Cho, Jong-Kyu Jang, Jin-Soo Kim, Ae-Kyung Chae, Jang-Woo Lee
  • Publication number: 20080295544
    Abstract: A laundry machine includes: a casing; a door installed on an upper surface of the casing; a tub installed within the casing; and a buffering unit for buffering an impact when the door is closed. A collision noise or vibration of the door or the casing can be reduced and damage of the washing can be prevented. Also, a hinge assembly for connecting the door to a top cover is provided to stably support the door made of a heavy material such as tempered glass and minimizes an impact or noise when the door is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Cheon-Soo Cho, Chang-Woo Son, Jong-Kyu Jang, Jin-Soo Kim, Ae-Kyung Chae, Jang-Woo Lee