Patents by Inventor Youn-Baek Lee

Youn-Baek Lee 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).

  • MOTION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220273514
    Abstract: A motion assistance apparatus includes a force transmitting frame configured to support a distal part of a user, a slider configured to slide in the force transmitting frame, and a driving frame connected to the slider and configured to slide with respect to a proximal part of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Minhyung LEE, Byungjune CHOI, Jeonghun KIM, Se-Gon ROH, Youn Baek LEE, Jongwon LEE, Hyun Do CHOI, Jung Yun CHOI, Hyouk Ryeol CHOI
  • Motion assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 11369542
    Abstract: A motion assistance apparatus including a first support configured to support a waist of a user, a side frame connected to the first support and configured to cover at least a portion of a side of the waist, and a joint assembly connected to the side frame such that a location of the joint assembly is adjustable in a longitudinal direction of the side frame, and configured to be located at a part of a hip joint of the user is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Minhyung Lee, Jeonghun Kim, Se-Gon Roh, Youn Baek Lee, Jongwon Lee, Byungjune Choi, Hyun Do Choi
  • LOCKING DEVICE AND MOTION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220184796
    Abstract: A locking device including a first frame including an insert hole and a first magnetic body, a second frame including an insert recess communicating with the insert hole, and a second magnetic body disposed to face the first magnetic body with a polarity opposite to a polarity of the first magnetic body, and an insert member including a slider inserted into the insert hole and configured to slide relative to the first frame, and a third magnetic body disposed on one side of the slider is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Se-Gon ROH, Jeonghun KIM, Minhyung LEE, Youn Baek LEE, Jongwon LEE, Byungjune CHOI, Hyun Do CHOI
  • Motion assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 11357689
    Abstract: A motion assistance apparatus includes a force transmitting frame having a sliding space therein, the force transmitting frame configured to support a distal part of a user, a slider configured to slide in the sliding space, and a driving frame connected to the slider and configured to slide with respect to a proximal part of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., RESEARCH & BUSINESS FOUNDATION SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Minhyung Lee, Byungjune Choi, Jeonghun Kim, Se-Gon Roh, Youn Baek Lee, Jongwon Lee, Hyun Do Choi, Jung Yun Choi, Hyouk Ryeol Choi
  • MOTION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220151857
    Abstract: A motion assistance apparatus which may include a proximal support configured to support a proximal part of a user, a distal support configured to support a distal part of the user, a hollow actuator on the proximal support, a reducer inserted in the hollow actuator such that an input end of the reducer is connected to an output end of the hollow actuator, and a driving frame configured to connect an output end of the reducer to the distal support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Se-Gon ROH, Jeonghun KIM, Minhyung LEE, Youn Baek LEE, Jongwon LEE, Byungjune CHOI, Hyun Do CHOI
  • WALKING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220117826
    Abstract: A walking assistance apparatus includes a rear support module configured to support a rear portion of a waist of a user, a driving module configured to provide a power to assist a motion of a hip joint of the user, a thigh support connected to the driving module, the thigh support configured to support a thigh of the user, and a waist frame including a pair of shafts configured to connect the rear support module and the driving module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Youn Baek LEE, Jongwon LEE, Byungjune CHOI
  • Locking device and motion assistance apparatus including the same
    Patent number: 11285600
    Abstract: A locking device including a first frame including an insert hole and a first magnetic body, a second frame including an insert recess communicating with the insert hole, and a second magnetic body disposed to face the first magnetic body with a polarity opposite to a polarity of the first magnetic body, and an insert member including a slider inserted into the insert hole and configured to slide relative to the first frame, and a third magnetic body disposed on one side of the slider is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Se-Gon Roh, Jeonghun Kim, Minhyung Lee, Youn Baek Lee, Jongwon Lee, Byungjune Choi, Hyun Do Choi
  • FRAME MODULE AND MOTION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220087889
    Abstract: A frame module includes a frame configured to enclose a portion of a user, and at least one reinforcement belt of which both end portions are connected to both sides of the frame, thereby restricting a splaying level of the frame in a predetermined direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Minhyung LEE, Jeonghun KIM, Se-Gon ROH, Youn Baek LEE, Jongwon LEE, Byungjune CHOI, Hyun Do CHOI, Yong-Jae KIM
  • Motion assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 11259978
    Abstract: A motion assistance apparatus including a proximal support configured to support a proximal part of a user, a distal support configured to support a distal part of the user, a hollow actuator on the proximal support, a reducer inserted in the hollow actuator such that an input end of the reducer is connected to an output end of the hollow actuator, and a driving frame configured to connect an output end of the reducer to the distal support is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Se-Gon Roh, Jeonghun Kim, Minhyung Lee, Youn Baek Lee, Jongwon Lee, Byungjune Choi, Hyun Do Choi
  • Walking assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 11207235
    Abstract: A walking assistance apparatus includes a rear support module configured to support a rear portion of a waist of a user, a driving module configured to provide a power to assist a motion of a hip joint of the user, a thigh support connected to the driving module, the thigh support configured to support a thigh of the user, and a waist frame including a pair of shafts configured to connect the rear support module and the driving module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Youn Baek Lee, Jongwon Lee, Byungjune Choi
  • Frame module and motion assistance apparatus including the same
    Patent number: 11191691
    Abstract: A frame module includes a frame configured to enclose a portion of a user, and at least one reinforcement belt of which both end portions are connected to both sides of the frame, thereby restricting a splaying level of the frame in a predetermined direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Korea University of Technology and Education Industry-University Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Minhyung Lee, Jeonghun Kim, Se-Gon Roh, Youn Baek Lee, Jongwon Lee, Byungjune Choi, Hyun Do Choi, Yong-Jae Kim
  • Frame assembly and motion assistance apparatus including the same
    Patent number: 11135080
    Abstract: A frame assembly includes a first longitudinal member, a second longitudinal member spaced apart from the first longitudinal member, and a plurality of distance maintaining members connected between the first longitudinal member and the second longitudinal member, and configured to maintain a distance between the first longitudinal member and the second longitudinal member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Korea University of Technology and Education Industry-University Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Youn Baek Lee, Yong-Jae Kim
  • PELVIS FIXING DEVICE AND MOTION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20210290473
    Abstract: Provided is a pelvis fixing device including a rear fixing module including a driving module mounting portion, the rear fixing portion configured to enclose a side surface and a rear surface of a waist of a user, and a front fixing module including a soft layer and a hard layer configured to enclose a front surface of the waist of the user, wherein the hard layer is connected to the rear fixing module to form a closed loop around the waist of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jongwon Lee, Minhyung Lee, Youn Baek Lee, Jeonghun Kim, Se-Gon Roh, Byungjune Choi, Hyun Do Choi
  • ACTUATOR AND MOTION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20210251780
    Abstract: An actuator includes a plurality of power transmitters configured to transmit power sequentially, and an elastic element configured to connect a first power transmitter and a second power transmitter that are adjacent to each other and perform a coaxial rotation motion, among the plurality of power transmitters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jongwon LEE, Youngjin PARK, Youn Baek LEE, Jeonghun KIM, Se-Gon ROH, Minhyung LEE, Byungjune CHOI, Hyun Do CHOI
  • WEARABLE CHAIR
    Publication number: 20210220988
    Abstract: A wearable chair may include a foot frame configured to support a foot of a user; a shank link configured to rotatably connect to the foot frame; a connecting link provided in front of the shank link and configured to rotatably connect to the foot frame; a knee link configured to rotatably connect to each of the shank link and the connecting link; and a thigh link configured to extend from the knee link. The foot frame, the shank link, the connecting link, and the knee link constitute a four-bar linkage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicants: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Korea University of Technology and Education Industry-University Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Minhyung LEE, Youn Baek LEE, Yong Jae KIM, Jongwon LEE, Byungjune CHOI
  • SLIDING ASSEMBLY AND MOTION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20210220153
    Abstract: A sliding assembly may include a supporting frame having a proximal end and a distal end, a sliding frame partially inserted to the supporting frame, and a supporting member disposed between the supporting frame and the sliding frame to prevent the supporting frame from directly contacting the sliding frame, wherein the sliding frame is configured to move relative to the supporting frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byungjune Choi, Se-Gon Roh, Youn Baek Lee, Jeonghun Kim, Jongwon Lee, Hyun Do Choi
  • Pelvis fixing device and motion assistance apparatus including the same
    Patent number: 11052012
    Abstract: Provided is a pelvis fixing device including a rear fixing module including a driving module mounting portion, the rear fixing portion configured to enclose a side surface and a rear surface of a waist of a user, and a front fixing module including a soft layer and a hard layer configured to enclose a front surface of the waist of the user, wherein the hard layer is connected to the rear fixing module to form a closed loop around the waist of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jongwon Lee, Minhyung Lee, Youn Baek Lee, Jeonghun Kim, Se-Gon Roh, Byungjune Choi, Hyun Do Choi
  • DRIVING MODULE AND MOTION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20210169728
    Abstract: A driving module including a driving source configured to generate power, a gear train including a decelerating gear set configured to receive driving power from the driving source and a ring gear attached to one side thereof, and a rotary joint including at least one planetary gear configured to rotate using power received from an output end of the decelerating gear set and to revolve along the ring gear is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Se-Gon ROH, Jeonghun KIM, Minhyung LEE, Youn Baek LEE, Jongwon LEE, Byungjune CHOI, Hyun Do CHOI
  • Actuator and motion assistance apparatus including the same
    Patent number: 11020249
    Abstract: An actuator includes a plurality of power transmitters configured to transmit power sequentially, and an elastic element configured to connect a first power transmitter and a second power transmitter that are adjacent to each other and perform a coaxial rotation motion, among the plurality of power transmitters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jongwon Lee, Youngjin Park, Youn Baek Lee, Jeonghun Kim, Se-Gon Roh, Minhyung Lee, Byungjune Choi, Hyun Do Choi
  • Motion assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 11013656
    Abstract: A motion assistance apparatus including a proximal support configured to support a proximal part of a user, a first drive link and a second drive link configured to perform translational motions with respect to the proximal support at different velocities, a support link with both ends rotatably connected to the first drive link and the second drive link, respectively, the support link having a variable length, and a distal support connected to the support link, the distal support configured to support a distal part of the user is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeonghun Kim, Hyun Do Choi, Se-Gon Roh, Youngbo Shim, Minhyung Lee, Youn Baek Lee, Jongwon Lee