Patents by Inventor Ki-Dong Kim

Ki-Dong Kim 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: 10434862
    Abstract: A power transmission apparatus for a vehicle is disclosed. The power transmission apparatus includes three concentric input shafts, input shaft fixedly connected to an engine output shaft, a transmitting shaft disposed on the outer circumference of the first input shaft without rotation interference, a central shaft parallel to a first one of the input shafts and spaced apart from the first input shaft by a predetermined interval, a fixed transmission selectively shifting an input torque depending on the respective gear ratios of four change gear trains disposed between first and second input shafts, the transmitting shaft, and the central shaft and each having drive gears and driven gears externally connected to each other and outputting the shifted torque through the central shaft and the transmitting shaft, and composite transmission including a planetary gear set having a sun gear fixedly connected to one side of the transmitting shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Seong Wook Hwang, Seongwook Ji, Ki Tae Kim, Ki Dong Kim, Hyun Sik Kwon, Cheol Ho Jang, Soonki Eo, Kijong Park, Wonmin Cho
  • Publication number: 20190202281
    Abstract: A power transmission apparatus may include engine; first motor/generator; first rotation element fixed to the engine, second rotation element fixed to the first motor/generator, and third rotation element; first input shaft selectively connectable to the third rotation element; second input shaft selectively connectable to the third rotation element; third input shaft; an output shaft; an idle shaft operably connected to the second input shaft and the third input shaft; and speed stage module including drive gears rotatably disposed on the first input shaft, the third input shaft, or the idle shaft, driven gears meshed with the drive gears and fixed on the output shaft, and power delivery gears and an idle gear fixed on the second input shaft, the third input shaft, or the idle shaft, and synchronizers selectively connecting at least one among the drive gears to the first input shaft, the third input shaft, or the idle shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Wonmin CHO, Kijong PARK, Seongwook JI, Ki Tae KIM, Ki Dong KIM, Hyun Sik KWON, Cheol Ho JANG, Soonki EO, Seong Wook HWANG
  • Patent number: 10330176
    Abstract: Ten forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by a power transmission apparatus for a vehicle including a double clutch, a plurality of input, output, and idle shafts, a plurality of gears fixed to or rotatable on the shafts, a plurality of synchronizers selectively synchronizing gears to the shafts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Sueng Ho Lee, Dongwon Kim, Seongwook Ji, Ki Dong Kim, Jihun Lee, Ma Ru Kang, Hyun Sik Kwon, Sun Sung Kwon, Ki Tae Kim
  • Patent number: 10330175
    Abstract: Nine forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by a power transmission apparatus for a vehicle including a double clutch, a plurality of input, output, and idle shafts, a plurality of gears fixed to or rotatable on the shafts, a plurality of synchronizers selectively synchronizing gears to the shafts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Sueng Ho Lee, Seongwook Ji, Woochurl Son, Jihun Lee, Ma Ru Kang, Ki Dong Kim, Dongwon Kim, Chon Ok Kim
  • Publication number: 20190128407
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hydraulic control system for an automatic transmission. The system includes: a linear solenoid valve configured to control a line pressure and to supply the line pressure to a coupling element, a shift valve to which an output hydraulic pressure of the linear solenoid valve is supplied, and a transmission control unit configured to control the shift vale and the linear solenoid valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yong Uk SHIN, Woongseok KANG, Seongwook JI, Chon Ok KIM, Woochurl SON, Seung Jung SEO, Minho CHAE, Hyu Tae SHIM, Ki Dong KIM, Ju Ho SONG, Jihoon KIM
  • Publication number: 20190128399
    Abstract: An oil pressure supply system distributes lubrication for a dual clutch transmission and an includes a mechanical oil pump pumping oil stored in a sump while being driven by an engine; a line regulator valve directly supplying a lubrication flow rate to an input shaft and a counter shaft by controlling the oil pressure supplied from the mechanical oil pump and simultaneously supplying the lubrication flow rate to a gear train and clutch through another path; a line pressure control valve variably exhausting the lubrication oil pressure when the lubrication oil pressure supplied to the input shaft and the counter shaft is a predetermined value or more; an electric oil pump pumping the oil depending on a control of a transmission control unit; a first lubrication switch valve selectively blocking oil pressure supplied from the electric oil pump to the gear train and the clutch; and a second lubrication switch valve switching a flow path so that oil pressure supplied from the line regulator valve and the first l
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yong Uk Shin, Ki Dong Kim, Wonmin Cho, Sun Sung Kwon
  • Publication number: 20190126739
    Abstract: A power transmission apparatus for a vehicle may include: a first, second, third, and fourth input shaft; an output shaft; an idle shaft; a fixed transmission performing shifts to fixed shift stages depending on gear ratios of four change gear trains; and a torque assist driving and electronic continuously variable automatic transmission performing a torque assist for a torque input from the fixed transmission and performing electric vehicle driving and electronic continuously variable automatic transmission functions to output the torque through the output shaft. The disclosed power transmission apparatus implements fixed shift stages of four forward speeds and one reverse speed in a dual clutch transmission (DCT) structure that uses three synchronizers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wonmin Cho, Seong Wook Hwang, Kijong Park, Seongwook Ji, Ki Dong Kim, Hyun Sik Kwon, Cheol Ho Jang, Jae Chang Kook, Ki Tae Kim
  • Patent number: 10272765
    Abstract: A power transmission apparatus for a vehicle may include: a first, second, third, and fourth input shaft; an output shaft; an idle shaft; a fixed transmission performing shifts to fixed shift stages depending on gear ratios of four change gear trains; and a torque assist driving and electronic continuously variable automatic transmission performing a torque assist for a torque input from the fixed transmission and performing electric vehicle driving and electronic continuously variable automatic transmission functions to output the torque through the output shaft. The disclosed power transmission apparatus implements fixed shift stages of four forward speeds and one reverse speed in a dual clutch transmission (DCT) structure that uses three synchronizers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Wonmin Cho, Seong Wook Hwang, Kijong Park, Seongwook Ji, Ki Dong Kim, Hyun Sik Kwon, Cheol Ho Jang, Jae Chang Kook, Ki Tae Kim
  • Publication number: 20190118636
    Abstract: A power transmission apparatus for a vehicle is disclosed. The power transmission apparatus includes three concentric input shafts, a transmitting shaft disposed on the peripheral circumference of a first one of the three input shafts without rotation interference, and a central shaft disposed in parallel with the first input shaft. The power transmission apparatus further includes a fixed transmission selectively shifting an input torque depending on the respective gear ratios of three change gear trains disposed between second and third input shafts, the transmitting shaft, and the central shaft. The power transmission apparatus further includes a composite transmission including one planetary gear set having a sun gear fixedly connected to one side of the transmitting shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seong Wook HWANG, Seongwook JI, Ki Tae KIM, Ki Dong KIM, Hyun Sik KWON, Cheol Ho JANG, Soonki EO, Kijong PARK, Wonmin CHO
  • Publication number: 20190118635
    Abstract: A power transmission apparatus for a vehicle is disclosed. The power transmission apparatus includes three concentric input shafts, input shaft fixedly connected to an engine output shaft, a transmitting shaft disposed on the outer circumference of the first input shaft without rotation interference, a central shaft parallel to a first one of the input shafts and spaced apart from the first input shaft by a predetermined interval, a fixed transmission selectively shifting an input torque depending on the respective gear ratios of four change gear trains disposed between first and second input shafts, the transmitting shaft, and the central shaft and each having drive gears and driven gears externally connected to each other and outputting the shifted torque through the central shaft and the transmitting shaft, and composite transmission including a planetary gear set having a sun gear fixedly connected to one side of the transmitting shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seong Wook HWANG, Seongwook JI, Ki Tae KIM, Ki Dong KIM, Hyun Sik KWON, Cheol Ho JANG, Soonki EO, Kijong PARK, Wonmin CHO
  • Patent number: 10234000
    Abstract: Ten forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by a power transmission apparatus for a vehicle including a double clutch, a plurality of input, output, and idle shafts, a plurality of gears fixed to or rotatable on the shafts, a plurality of synchronizers selectively synchronizing gears to the shafts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Sueng Ho Lee, Ki Tae Kim, Woo Jin Chang, Jihun Lee, Ma Ru Kang, Ki Dong Kim, Seongwook Ji, Chon Ok Kim
  • Publication number: 20190058021
    Abstract: Disclosed is an organic light-emitting display device, in which a compensation pattern is selectively provided between two dam patterns depending on the arrangement density of a lower structure thereof, thereby making the width of a seal pattern uniform for each area. As a result, the reliability of the device is greatly improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventor: Ki-Dong KIM
  • Publication number: 20190009666
    Abstract: A transmission for a vehicle includes: a first input shaft IS1 disposed to be selectively supplied with power from an engine E; a second input shaft IS2 disposed to be selectively supplied with power from the engine E; a motor M disposed to be always connected to either the first input shaft IS1 or the second input shaft IS2 through a transmission gear unit to transmit power; a first output shaft OS1 and a second output shaft OS2 disposed in parallel with the first input shaft IS1 and the second input shaft IS2; a first driven gear unit U1P including a plurality of driven gears; a second driven gear unit U2P including a plurality of driven gears; a plurality of synchronizer devices provided on the first output shaft OS1 and the second output shaft OS2; and a connecting device SL selectively connecting two driven gears to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Soon Ki EO, Ki Jong PARK, Won Min CHO, Woo Churl SON, Ki Dong KIM, Sun Sung KWON, Cheol Ho JANG
  • Publication number: 20180370743
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for loading and unloading an LNG tank container, the apparatus comprising: a base provided at a place at which LNG is used; a transfer cart capable of moving back and forth with respect to the base; a clamping device provided at a head part of the transfer cart; and a clamp position adjusting device capable of adjusting a horizontal position of the clamping device. Since there is no transfer of the LNG between tanks, the amount of LNG loss is reduced and the risk for the occurrence of a fire accident is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: KOREA GAS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Young Sam OH, Kyoung Shik CHOI, Ki Dong KIM
  • Patent number: 10156282
    Abstract: A power transmission apparatus for a vehicle may include a first input shaft on which at least one input gear is disposed, a second input shaft on which at least one other input gear is disposed, a first shifting output device including at least one shifting gear and a first output shaft, the at least one shifting gear being selectively synchronized with the first output shaft such that torque input from the first and second input shafts is output to a final drive gear, a second shifting output device including at least one other shifting gear and a second output shaft, the at least one other shifting gear being selectively synchronized with the second output shaft such that the torque input from the first and second input shafts is output to the final drive gear, and an idle device including an idle shaft and at least three idle gears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Sueng Ho Lee, Ki Tae Kim, Ki Dong Kim, Jihun Lee, Ma Ru Kang, Seongwook Ji, Chon Ok Kim
  • Publication number: 20180112742
    Abstract: Nine forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by a power transmission apparatus for a vehicle including a double clutch, a plurality of input, output, and idle shafts, a plurality of gears fixed to or rotatable on the shafts, a plurality of synchronizers selectively synchronizing gears to the shafts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Sueng Ho LEE, Seongwook JI, Woochurl SON, Jihun LEE, Ma Ru KANG, Ki Dong KIM, Dongwon KIM, Chon Ok KIM
  • Publication number: 20180112743
    Abstract: Ten forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by a power transmission apparatus for a vehicle including a double clutch, a plurality of input, output, and idle shafts, a plurality of gears fixed to or rotatable on the shafts, a plurality of synchronizers selectively synchronizing gears to the shafts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Sueng Ho LEE, Dongwon KIM, Seongwook JI, Ki Dong KIM, Jihun LEE, Ma Ru KANG, Hyun Sik KWON, Sun Sung KWON, Ki Tae KIM
  • Publication number: 20180112745
    Abstract: Ten forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by a power transmission apparatus for a vehicle including a double clutch, a plurality of input, output, and idle shafts, a plurality of gears fixed to or rotatable on the shafts, a plurality of synchronizers selectively synchronizing gears to the shafts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Sueng Ho LEE, Ki Tae KIM, Woo Jin CHANG, Jihun LEE, Ma Ru KANG, Ki Dong KIM, Seongwook JI, Chon Ok KIM
  • Publication number: 20180106332
    Abstract: A six-speed includes first and second input shafts and on which drive gears are disposed, an idler shaft on which idler drive gears are disposed, and first and second output shafts on which driven gears are disposed. The whole length of the DCT is formed such that an upper whole length section is reduced by the length of a second output shaft that is reduced by disposing the sixth-speed and reverse driven gears on the second output shaft, or an intermediate whole length section formed between the upper and lower whole length sections is reduced by the length of the first input shaft that is reduced by disposing the fifth-, sixth- and reverse driven gears on the second output shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Sueng-Ho LEE, Kyeong-Hun LEE, Seong-Wook HWANG, Ki-Dong KIM, Ji-Hun LEE, Ma-Ru KANG, Il-Han YOO, Soon-Ki EO, Yong-Seok CHOI, Chon-Ok KIM
  • Publication number: 20170122410
    Abstract: A power transmission apparatus for a vehicle may include a first input shaft on which at least one input gear is disposed, a second input shaft on which at least one other input gear is disposed, a first shifting output device including at least one shifting gear and a first output shaft, the at least one shifting gear being selectively synchronized with the first output shaft such that torque input from the first and second input shafts is output to a final drive gear, a second shifting output device including at least one other shifting gear and a second output shaft, the at least one other shifting gear being selectively synchronized with the second output shaft such that the torque input from the first and second input shafts is output to the final drive gear, and an idle device including an idle shaft and at least three idle gears.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Sueng Ho LEE, Ki Tae KIM, Ki Dong KIM, Jihun LEE, Ma Ru KANG, Seongwook JI, Chon Ok KIM