Patents by Inventor Kwang-sung Hwang
Kwang-sung Hwang 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: 9084344Abstract: A display apparatus is provided which includes a display panel, a front cover which accommodates a front of the display panel, the front cover being provided with a front cover extension formed at one side, a rear cover coupled to the front cover, the rear cover being provided with a rear cover extension corresponding to the front cover extension of the front cover, a bracket panel mounted between the display panel and the rear cover to support the display panel, the bracket panel including a coupling part coupled to the rear of the display panel and a support part which extends from a lower part of the coupling part, a stand unit coupled to the lower end of the support part of the bracket panel, the stand unit having a main circuit board mounted therein, and a hinge fixed to the support part of the bracket panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2011Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Kwang Sung Hwang, Jin Young Jung
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Publication number: 20150043136Abstract: Disclosed herein is a display apparatus which may be selectively used in a flat state or a curved state. The display apparatus includes a display module that displays an image and is provided to be bent, and a bending device that is provided to enable the display module to be transformed into a flat state or a curved state. Here, the bending device includes a frame that is provided at a rear side of the display module and a hinge unit that connects between the frames and is provided to enable curvature of the frame to vary by torque.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Song Hyeon KIM, Jeong Roh LEE, Jin JUNG, Kwang Sung HWANG, Sung Soo JUNG
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Publication number: 20140192270Abstract: A television apparatus comprises a support frame and a leg member extending from the support frame to support the support frame in an inclined orientation. The television apparatus further comprises a display panel unit having a chassis movably mounted to the support frame via a first coupling assembly mounted between a right side edge portion of the chassis and a right side section of the support frame, and a second coupling assembly mounted between a left side edge portion of the chassis and a left side section of the support frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jae Hoo PARK, Eui Seok KIM, Hyun Jun JUNG, Su-An CHOI, Kwang Sung HWANG
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Publication number: 20140055960Abstract: A display device having a compact structure includes a main board and an inverter board of the display device connected to each other. A bracket supports the main board and the inverter board. The bracket includes a shielding part to block electromagnetic waves, an inverter board holding part to allow the inverter board to be easily seated on the bracket, and a support and fixing part to support and fix the bracket. Further, a front cover and a back cover are connected in a snap-fit manner, and a bottom chassis includes a cable receipt groove to organize the internal wiring of the display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Kwang Sung HWANG, Hyung Suk PARK
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Patent number: 8587960Abstract: A display device having a compact structure includes a main board and an inverter board of the display device connected to each other. A bracket supports the main board and the inverter board. The bracket includes a shielding part to block electromagnetic waves, an inverter board holding part to allow the inverter board to be easily seated on the bracket, and a support and fixing part to support and fix the bracket. Further, a front cover and a back cover are connected in a snap-fit manner, and a bottom chassis includes a cable receipt groove to organize the internal wiring of the display device.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kwang Sung Hwang, Hyung Suk Park
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Publication number: 20120163645Abstract: A display apparatus is provided which includes a display panel, a front cover which accommodates a front of the display panel, the front cover being provided with a front cover extension formed at one side, a rear cover coupled to the front cover, the rear cover being provided with a rear cover extension corresponding to the front cover extension of the front cover, a bracket panel mounted between the display panel and the rear cover to support the display panel, the bracket panel including a coupling part coupled to the rear of the display panel and a support part which extends from a lower part of the coupling part, a stand unit coupled to the lower end of the support part of the bracket panel, the stand unit having a main circuit board mounted therein, and a hinge fixed to the support part of the bracket panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Kwang Sung HWANG, Jin Young JUNG
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Patent number: 8047487Abstract: A display apparatus including a display main body displaying a picture, and a base supporting the display main body about an installation surface. The display apparatus further includes a tilting unit provided between the display main body and the base and allowing the display main body to be tilted about the base; a pivoting unit provided between the display main body and the tilting unit and allowing the display main body to be pivoted about the base; a lifting unit provided between the tilting unit and the base and allowing the display main body to move up and down about the base; and a swiveling unit coupled to the base and allowing the display main body to be swiveled about the installation surface. With this configuration, the present invention provides a display apparatus of which a display main body not only rotates about a base in various directions, but also moves up and down about the base.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kwang-sung Hwang, Byung-jo Kang
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Patent number: 8011623Abstract: A monitor apparatus, includes a monitor main body in which an image is formed; an upper link rotationally coupled to the monitor main body; a lower link rotationally coupled to the upper link; and a base including a link accommodating part to which the lower link is rotationally coupled and which accommodates the upper link and the lower link in a folded state.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kwang-sung Hwang, Dong-woo Kim
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Publication number: 20110164394Abstract: A display device having a compact structure includes a main board and an inverter board of the display device connected to each other. A bracket supports the main board and the inverter board. The bracket includes a shielding part to block electromagnetic waves, an inverter board holding part to allow the inverter board to be easily seated on the bracket, and a support and fixing part to support and fix the bracket. Further, a front cover and a back cover are connected in a snap-fit manner, and a bottom chassis includes a cable receipt groove to organize the internal wiring of the display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Kwang Sung HWANG, Hyung Suk Park
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Patent number: 7766288Abstract: A display apparatus which folds a link member in the same plane to minimize the volume thereof is provided. The display apparatus includes a display main body, a base, a first link member relatively movably coupled to the display main body at a first end part thereof, and a second link member including a link accommodating part which accommodates the first link member, coupled with a second end part of the first link member through a link hinge unit at a first side thereof to move with respect to the first link member, and coupled with the base at a second side thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dong-woo Kim, Kwang-sung Hwang
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Patent number: 7593218Abstract: A supporting device for a display apparatus, including a supporting bracket coupled to the display apparatus, a base, a stand to connect the base to the supporting bracket, and a connector mechanism to rotatably connect the stand to the supporting bracket. The connector mechanism includes a first connecting unit to rotatably connect the stand to the supporting bracket, the first connecting unit having a retainer structure to divide a rotation range of the display apparatus relative to the stand into a screen angle adjusting range and a folding range. The connector mechanism further includes a second connecting unit to rotatably connect the stand to the supporting bracket, the second connecting unit having a frictional structure to provide a rotation-coupling region thereof with a frictional force. The first connecting unit and the second connecting unit are formed as separate assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kwang Sung Hwang, Yong Ha Shin
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Publication number: 20080192417Abstract: A supporting device for a display apparatus, including a supporting bracket coupled to the display apparatus, a base, a stand to connect the base to the supporting bracket, and a connector mechanism to rotatably connect the stand to the supporting bracket. The connector mechanism includes a first connecting unit to rotatably connect the stand to the supporting bracket, the first connecting unit having a retainer structure to divide a rotation range of the display apparatus relative to the stand into a screen angle adjusting range and a folding range. The connector mechanism further includes a second connecting unit to rotatably connect the stand to the supporting bracket, the second connecting unit having a frictional structure to provide a rotation-coupling region thereof with a frictional force. The first connecting unit and the second connecting unit are formed as separate assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Kwang Sung HWANG, Yong Ha SHIN
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Patent number: 7333322Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display main body, a base, a stand to link the display main body with the base, and a hinge rotatably connected to the base and the stand to allow the stand to be rotated about the base, the hinge comprising a shaft supported by the stand, rotatably coupled to the base, and formed with a contact portion on an outer circumference thereof, and a friction unit inserted in the base, surrounding the outer circumference of the shaft, and comprising a friction supporting portion to frictionally support the shaft being rotated when the display main body is operated, and a rotation holding portion to elastically contact the contact portion of the shaft when the display main body is in a folded state, and to hold the shaft from rotating. In the display apparatus, the display main body is smoothly operated when lifted, and is stably kept in the folded state.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2005Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kwang-sung Hwang, Gyu Jung
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Publication number: 20070210221Abstract: A display apparatus which folds a link member in the same plane to minimize the volume thereof is provided. The display apparatus includes a display main body, a base, a first link member relatively movably coupled to the display main body at a first end part thereof, and a second link member including a link accommodating part which accommodates the first link member, coupled with a second end part of the first link member through a link hinge unit at a first side thereof to move with respect to the first link member, and coupled with the base at a second side thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: September 13, 2007Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Dong-woo Kim, Kwang-sung Hwang
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Publication number: 20070200931Abstract: A monitor apparatus, includes a monitor main body in which an image is formed; an upper link rotationally coupled to the monitor main body; a lower link rotationally coupled to the upper link; and a base including a link accommodating part to which the lower link is rotationally coupled and which accommodates the upper link and the lower link in a folded state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Kwang-sung Hwang, Dong-woo Kim
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Patent number: 7175242Abstract: A display apparatus including: a bezel formed with a bending part on an edge thereof; an inner casing which is contact-accomodatable inside the bezel and having a combining hole having an inside wall to contact the bending part when the bezel and the inner casing are combined; and a locking member which cooperates with the combining hole and to be contact-supported by the bending part so as to combine the bezel with the inner casing.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2004Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kyung-kyun Lee, Kwang-sung Hwang
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Patent number: 7126815Abstract: A monitor having a main body displaying a picture, and a base supporting the main body, may further include: a link provided between the main body and the base; a monitor hinge interposed between the main body and the link, and pivotally supporting the main body relative to the base; a base hinge interposed between the base and the link, and pivotally supporting the base relative to the link; a cable having a first portion accommodated inside the link and a second portion exposed to the outside to transmit an external signal there throught; and a terminal assembly provided inside the link, and having a connection terminal to which the cable is connected, and a connection terminal supporter supporting the connection terminal. With this configuration, a monitor in which a terminal assembly and a cable are accommodated inside a link is provided, thereby enhancing space utilization and providing a cool outer appearance thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2004Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kwang-sung Hwang, Kyung-kyun Lee
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Publication number: 20060203436Abstract: A monitor apparatus includes a main body to display an image, a base to support the main body, a cable unit having a cable extending from the main body through the base to supply a signal to the main body, and a cable port provided at an end of the main body cable to receive the signal from and external source, and a power switch provided at the base and coupled with the cable unit to control a supply of power to the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Kwang-sung Hwang, Young-tai Kim
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Publication number: 20050258334Abstract: A display apparatus including a display main body displaying a picture, and a base supporting the display main body about an installation surface. The display apparatus further includes a tilting unit provided between the display main body and the base and allowing the display main body to be tilted about the base; a pivoting unit provided between the display main body and the tilting unit and allowing the display main body to be pivoted about the base; a lifting unit provided between the tilting unit and the base and allowing the display main body to move up and down about the base; and a swiveling unit coupled to the base and allowing the display main body to be swiveled about the installation surface. With this configuration, the present invention provides a display apparatus of which a display main body not only rotates about a base in various directions, but also moves up and down about the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Kwang-sung Hwang, Byung-jo Kang
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Publication number: 20050254204Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display main body, a base, a stand to link the display main body with the base, and a hinge rotatably connected to the base and the stand to allow the stand to be rotated about the base, the hinge comprising a shaft supported by the stand, rotatably coupled to the base, and formed with a contact portion on an outer circumference thereof, and a friction unit inserted in the base, surrounding the outer circumference of the shaft, and comprising a friction supporting portion to frictionally support the shaft being rotated when the display main body is operated, and a rotation holding portion to elastically contact the contact portion of the shaft when the display main body is in a folded state, and to hold the shaft from rotating. In the display apparatus, the display main body is smoothly operated when lifted, and is stably kept in the folded state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2005Publication date: November 17, 2005Inventors: Kwang-sung Hwang, Gyu Jung