Patents by Inventor Yong Kak Choi

Yong Kak Choi 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: 7867134
    Abstract: The present invention provides a control method for a hybrid electric vehicle According to a control method of the present invention, the fuel efficiency is improved by extending a fuel cut operation in a wider transmission range and the impact caused by the extended fuel cut operation is reduced by reaction control of a motor operating in the opposite direction to engine torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Yong Kak Choi
  • Patent number: 7828696
    Abstract: A method for controlling engine torque of a hybrid electric vehicle with an electronic throttle control when an engine is restarted after an idle-stop state includes: transmitting torque restriction information to an engine control unit, outputting a restricted torque from the engine control unit using the torque restriction information, transmitting an input torque of the engine to a continuously variable transmission by a clutch operation according to a control of the engine control unit, and supplying a clutch control hydraulic pressure based on the input torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Yong Kak Choi
  • Patent number: 7789796
    Abstract: A method for controlling an idle stop mode in a hybrid electric vehicle includes performing an engine RPM lift-up control to raise an engine RPM if a deceleration is less than a medium deceleration when a speed of a hybrid electric vehicle reaches an idle stop mode entering speed such that as the engine RPM is raised, a gear changing oil pressure is increased, so that a continuously variable transmission (CVT) gear ratio according to a deceleration reaches a target minimum gear ratio, and as the CVT gear ratio reaches the target minimum gear ratio, entering an idle stop mode even when a deceleration is less than a medium deceleration while a transmission control unit (TCU) does not perform a control operation for preventing an idle stop mode from being entered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Yong Kak Choi
  • Publication number: 20090105926
    Abstract: The present invention provides a control method for a hybrid electric vehicle According to a control method of the present invention, the fuel efficiency is improved by extending a fuel cut operation in a wider transmission range and the impact caused by the extended fuel cut operation is reduced by reaction control of a motor operating in the opposite direction to engine torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Yong Kak Choi
  • Publication number: 20090062062
    Abstract: A method for controlling an idle stop mode in a hybrid electric vehicle is disclosed. The control method accords an oil pressure drain time that a continuously variable transmission clutch oil pressure is fully drained, a final off time of an engine, and a final control time of a motor when a hybrid electric vehicle enters an idle stop mode, thereby preventing a shock or shaking of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Yong Kak Choi
  • Publication number: 20090017985
    Abstract: A method for controlling an idle stop mode in a hybrid electric vehicle is disclosed. The method for controlling the idle stop mode includes: performing an engine RPM lift-up control to raise an engine RPM if a deceleration is less than a medium deceleration when a speed of a hybrid electric vehicle reaches an idle stop mode entering speed such that as the engine RPM is raised, a gear changing oil pressure is increased, so that a continuously variable transmission (CVT) gear ratio according to a deceleration reaches a target minimum gear ratio; and as the CVT gear ratio reaches the target minimum gear ratio, entering an idle stop mode even when a deceleration is less than a medium deceleration while a transmission control unit (TCU) does not perform a control operation for preventing an idle stop mode from being entered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventor: Yong Kak Choi
  • Publication number: 20080146411
    Abstract: A method for controlling engine torque of a hybrid electric vehicle with an electronic throttle control when an engine is restarted after an idle-stop state includes: transmitting torque restriction information to an engine control unit, outputting a restricted torque from the engine control unit using the torque restriction information, transmitting an input torque of the engine to a continuously variable transmission by a clutch operation according to a control of the engine control unit, and supplying a clutch control hydraulic pressure based on the input torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: Yong Kak Choi
  • Publication number: 20080147259
    Abstract: A method of controlling electric power generation during idle charge in a hybrid electric vehicle. The method includes determining whether an idle charge condition is satisfied; if the idle charge condition is satisfied, calculating a first charge power amount based on whether a load is applied, a gear shift position, and a state of charge of a battery; calculating a target charge speed based on the first charge power amount; calculating an altitude correction coefficient based on atmospheric pressure; calculating a second charge power amount based on the altitude correction coefficient and the first charge power amount; and controlling an amount of power generation and an amount of battery charge based on the second charge power amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: Yong Kak Choi
  • Publication number: 20080041078
    Abstract: A method of controlling an air conditioner in a hybrid car includes the steps of operating a blower at a low level after initial startup, controlling the blower for a predetermined time during idle-stop, maintaining a compressor duty to zero, and activating an air conditioner indicator during idle-stop. In the step of controlling a blower for a predetermined time during idle-stop, an operation mode may be automatically switched from a fresh mode to a recycle mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Yong-Kak Choi
  • Publication number: 20070284158
    Abstract: A method for controlling charge and discharge amounts of a main battery for a hybrid car includes receiving signals from the main battery, a driving motor, and an inverter system; and controlling charge and discharge amounts of the main battery through adjusting and learning a scale factor of the main battery in conformity with a driver's driving pattern so that a state of charge is administrated in a normal zone. A system for controlling charge and discharge amounts of a main battery for a hybrid car includes a main battery; a driving motor; an inverter system; and a hybrid control unit receiving signals from the battery, motor, and inverter system, and controlling charge and discharge amounts of the main battery through adjusting and learning a scale factor of the main battery in conformity with a driver's driving pattern so that a state of charge is administrated in a normal zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventor: Yong Kak Choi
  • Patent number: 7198335
    Abstract: Controlling regenerative braking of front and rear motors of a four wheel drive electric vehicle equipped with front and rear motors and a manual transmission having a clutch, based on whether the clutch is engaged or not.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Yong Kak Choi
  • Publication number: 20050104445
    Abstract: Controlling regenerative braking of front and rear motors of a four wheel drive electric vehicle equipped with front an rear motors and a manual transmission having a clutch, based on whether the clutch is engaged or not.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventor: Yong Kak Choi