Patents by Inventor Duchan KI

Duchan KI 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).

  • Publication number: 20240060594
    Abstract: Provided is a vacuum adiabatic body. The vacuum adiabatic body includes an alternating current line through which AC current flows as a driving source, a direct current line through which direct current flows as a driving source, and a signal line through which a control signal flows as electric lines configured to electrically connect the first space to the second space. Thus, the number of lines passing through the vacuum adiabatic body may be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Duchan KI, Daewoong Kim, Deokhyun Youn
  • Publication number: 20240019196
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a first plate, a second plate, and a seal that seals a gap between the first plate and the second plate. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a support that maintains a vacuum space. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a heat transfer resistor that reduces an amount of heat transfer between the first plate and the second plate. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body may include a component coupling portion connected to at least one of the first or second plate so that a component is coupled thereto. Accordingly, the vacuum adiabatic body may be improved in productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Wonyeong JUNG, Deokhyun YOUN, Duchan KI
  • Publication number: 20240019197
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a first plate, a second plate, and a seal that seals a gap between the first plate and the second plate. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a support that maintains a vacuum space. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a heat transfer resistor that reduces an amount of heat transfer between the first plate and the second plate. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body may include a component coupling portion connected to at least one of the first or second plate so that a component is coupled thereto. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body may further include a side plate extending in a height direction of the vacuum space. Optionally, the first plate may be provided to be thinner than the second plate. Accordingly, the vacuum adiabatic body may be improved in productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Wonyeong JUNG, Deokhyun YOUN, Duchan KI
  • Publication number: 20240011701
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body of the present embodiment may include a first plate, a second plate, a seal configured to seal the first plate and the second plate to provide a vacuum space, and a support configured to maintain the vacuum space. Optionally, the support may include a first support having a first support plate formed in a grid shape, and a plurality of spacer coupling portions protruding from the first support plate. Optionally the support may include a second support having a second support plate formed in a grid shape, and a plurality of spacers protruding from the second support plate and coupled to each of the plurality of spacer coupling portions to form a plurality of bars together with the plurality of spacer coupling portions. Optionally, the support may include a radiation resistance sheet supported by a portion of the plurality of bars and spaced apart from at least one of the first support plate and the second support plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Wonyeong JUNG, Deokhyun YOUN, Duchan KI, Jaehwan LEE
  • Publication number: 20230400246
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a first plate, a second plate, and a seal that seals a gap between the first plate and the second plate. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a support that maintains a vacuum space. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a heat transfer resistor that reduces an amount of heat transfer between the first plate and the second plate. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body may include a component coupling portion connected to at least one of the first or second plate so that a component is coupled thereto. Optionally, a tube passing through at least one of the first plate or the second plate may be provided. Optionally, the tube may be provided as a tube having a predetermined shape. Optionally, a filter metal provided on a bonding surface between the tube and the plate may be provided. Accordingly, the vacuum adiabatic body may be improved in productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Wonyeong JUNG, Deokhyun YOUN, Duchan KI
  • Publication number: 20230392743
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body of the present embodiment may include a first plate, a second plate, a seal configured to seal the first plate and the second plate to provide a vacuum space; and a support configured to maintain the vacuum space. Optionally, the support may include a first support having a first support plate formed in a grid shape, and a plurality of spacer coupling portions protruding from the first support plate. Optionally, the support may include a second support having a second support plate formed in a grid shape, and a plurality of spacers protruding from the second support plate and coupled to each of the plurality of spacer coupling portions to form a plurality of bars together with the plurality of spacer coupling portions. Optionally, the support may include a radiation resistance sheet supported by a portion of the plurality of bars and spaced apart from at least one of the first support plate and the second support plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Wonyeong JUNG, Deokhyun YOUN, Bongjin KIM, Duchan KI
  • Patent number: 11835168
    Abstract: Provided is a vacuum adiabatic body. The vacuum adiabatic body includes an alternating current line through which AC current flows as a driving source, a direct current line through which direct current flows as a driving source, and a signal line through which a control signal flows as electric lines configured to electrically connect the first space to the second space. Thus, the number of lines passing through the vacuum adiabatic body may be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Duchan Ki, Daewoong Kim, Deokhyun Youn
  • Patent number: 11807075
    Abstract: A vehicle, a refrigerator for a vehicle, and a method for controlling a refrigerator for a vehicle are provided. The method for controlling the refrigerator for the vehicle includes turning on a switch of the refrigerator for the vehicle, measuring a temperature of an interior of the refrigerator for the vehicle a first time, measuring a temperature of the interior of the refrigerator for the vehicle again a second time after a predetermined time has elapsed from the first time, determining a temperature change of the interior of the refrigerator from the first time to the second time, and operating the refrigerator for the vehicle in a quench mode in which the temperature in the interior of the refrigerator is rapidly lowered, unlike a normal mode, if the temperature change in the interior of the refrigerator is in a positive direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Duchan Ki, Chanho Chun
  • Publication number: 20230251015
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body between a first space and a second space includes an alternating current line through which AC current flows as a driving source, a direct current line through which direct current flows as a driving source, and a signal line through which a control signal flows as electric lines configured to electrically connect the first space to the second space. Thus, the number of lines passing through the vacuum adiabatic body may be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Duchan KI, Wonyeong Jung, Deokhyun Youn
  • Publication number: 20230182530
    Abstract: Provided is a refrigerating or warming apparatus. The refrigerating or warming apparatus may include a cavity or compartment of which at least a portion of a wall is provided as a vacuum adiabatic body, a machine room disposed at a side outside the cavity, a compressor accommodated in the machine room to compress a refrigerator, a first heat exchange module or assembly accommodated in the machine room to allow the refrigerant to be heat-exchanged, a second heat exchange module or assembly accommodated in the cavity to allow the refrigerant to be heat-exchanged, and a machine room cover which covers the machine room to separate air flow passages where an internal air flow and an external air flow have directions opposite to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Jaehyun BAE, Duchan Ki
  • Patent number: 11618299
    Abstract: Provided is a refrigerating or warming apparatus. The refrigerating or warming apparatus may include a cavity or compartment of which at least a portion of a wall is provided as a vacuum adiabatic body, a machine room disposed at a side outside the cavity, a compressor accommodated in the machine room to compress a refrigerator, a first heat exchange module or assembly accommodated in the machine room to allow the refrigerant to be heat-exchanged, a second heat exchange module or assembly accommodated in the cavity to allow the refrigerant to be heat-exchanged, and a machine room cover which covers the machine room to separate air flow passages where an internal air flow and an external air flow have directions opposite to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jaehyun Bae, Duchan Ki
  • Publication number: 20230075837
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body according to the present invention includes a conductive resistance sheet which connects a first plate member and a second plate member to each other; a sealing frame which covers the conductive resistance sheet; a part fixing frame which is supported by the sealing frame; and a part which is mounted on the part fixing frame. According to the present invention, the power necessary for operation can be stably supplied while heat loss is prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Duchan KI, Bongjin KIM
  • Patent number: 11598571
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body between a first space and a second space includes an alternating current line through which AC current flows as a driving source, a direct current line through which direct current flows as a driving source, and a signal line through which a control signal flows as electric lines configured to electrically connect the first space to the second space. Thus, the number of lines passing through the vacuum adiabatic body may be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Duchan Ki, Wonyeong Jung, Deokhyun Youn
  • Patent number: 11543067
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body according to the present invention includes a conductive resistance sheet which connects a first plate member and a second plate member to each other; a sealing frame which covers the conductive resistance sheet; a part fixing frame which is supported by the sealing frame; and a part which is mounted on the part fixing frame. According to the present invention, the power necessary for operation can be stably supplied while heat loss is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Duchan Ki, Bongjin Kim
  • Publication number: 20220341535
    Abstract: Provided is a vacuum adiabatic body. The vacuum adiabatic body includes an alternating current line through which AC current flows as a driving source, a direct current line through which direct current flows as a driving source, and a signal line through which a control signal flows as electric lines configured to electrically connect the first space to the second space. Thus, the number of lines passing through the vacuum adiabatic body may be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Duchan KI, Daewoong KIM, Deokhyun YOUN
  • Patent number: 11402052
    Abstract: Provided is a vacuum adiabatic body. The vacuum adiabatic body includes an alternating current line through which AC current flows as a driving source, a direct current line through which direct current flows as a driving source, and a signal line through which a control signal flows as electric lines configured to electrically connect the first space to the second space. Thus, the number of lines passing through the vacuum adiabatic body may be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Duchan Ki, Daewoong Kim, Deokhyun Youn
  • Publication number: 20220153089
    Abstract: A vehicle, a refrigerator for a vehicle, and a method for controlling a refrigerator for a vehicle are provided. The method for controlling the refrigerator for the vehicle includes turning on a switch of the refrigerator for the vehicle, measuring a temperature of an interior of the refrigerator for the vehicle a first time, measuring a temperature of the interior of the refrigerator for the vehicle again a second time after a predetermined time has elapsed from the first time, determining a temperature change of the interior of the refrigerator from the first time to the second time, and operating the refrigerator for the vehicle in a quench mode in which the temperature in the interior of the refrigerator is rapidly lowered, unlike a normal mode, if the temperature change in the interior of the refrigerator is in a positive direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Duchan KI, Chanho CHUN
  • Patent number: 11312606
    Abstract: Provided is a water purifier. The water purifier includes an agitator configured to agitate cooling water and heat-exchange the cooling water with a cooling coil, a motor coupled to the agitator to allow the agitator to rotate, the agitator operating at at least two rotational speeds other than zero, and a control assembly configured to control the rotational speed of the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyeunsik Nam, Duchan Ki, Bongjin Kim, Jangseok Lee
  • Patent number: 11260727
    Abstract: A vehicle, a refrigerator for a vehicle, and a method for controlling a refrigerator for a vehicle are provided. The method for controlling the refrigerator for the vehicle includes turning on a switch of the refrigerator for the vehicle, measuring a temperature of an interior of the refrigerator for the vehicle a first time, measuring a temperature of the interior of the refrigerator for the vehicle again a second time after a predetermined time has elapsed from the first time, determining a temperature change of the interior of the refrigerator from the first time to the second time, and operating the refrigerator for the vehicle in a quench mode in which the temperature in the interior of the refrigerator is rapidly lowered, unlike a normal mode, if the temperature change in the interior of the refrigerator is in a positive direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Duchan Ki, Chanho Chun
  • Publication number: 20210372557
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body according to the present invention includes a conductive resistance sheet which connects a first plate member and a second plate member to each other; a sealing frame which covers the conductive resistance sheet; a part fixing frame which is supported by the sealing frame; and a part which is mounted on the part fixing frame. According to the present invention, the power necessary for operation can be stably supplied while heat loss is prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Duchan KI, Bongjin KIM