Patents by Inventor Chi Young Min

Chi Young Min 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: 11578518
    Abstract: A hold-open lock apparatus of a sliding door configured to limit or release rotation of a swing arm without interference with a rail is provided. The hold-open lock apparatus includes a catch unit including a catch pin that serves as a center of rotation of the swing arm, a catch fitted over the catch pin, and a pawl release lever rotatably fitted over the catch pin. The hold-open lock apparatus further includes a pawl unit including a pawl pin located on a side of the swing arm, and a pawl rotatably fitted over the pawl pin and configured to be locked to or unlocked from the catch. The hold-open lock apparatus also includes a cable unit connected to the pawl release lever and configured to rotate the pawl release lever. The pawl release lever is configured to rotate in one direction to rotate the pawl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Pyeong Hwa Automotive Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Young Min, Seong-Geon Byeon, Ki-Ryun Ahn, Hyun-Duk Cho
  • Publication number: 20210115711
    Abstract: A hold-open lock apparatus of a sliding door configured to limit or release rotation of a swing arm without interference with a rail is provided. The hold-open lock apparatus includes a catch unit including a catch pin that serves as a center of rotation of the swing arm, a catch fitted over the catch pin, and a pawl release lever rotatably fitted over the catch pin. The hold-open lock apparatus further includes a pawl unit including a pawl pin located on a side of the swing arm, and a pawl rotatably fitted over the pawl pin and configured to be locked to or unlocked from the catch. The hold-open lock apparatus also includes a cable unit connected to the pawl release lever and configured to rotate the pawl release lever. The pawl release lever is configured to rotate in one direction to rotate the pawl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Chi-Young Min, Seong-Geon Byeon, Ki-Ryun Ahn, Hyun-Duk Cho
  • Publication number: 20200399938
    Abstract: A locking device for a door includes a first latch unit including a catching unit positioned at a lateral side of the first door and rotatably coupled to a first plate, a pawl unit rotatably coupled to the first plate to rotate the catching unit or restrict the rotation of the catching unit, and a first release lever configured to assist in rotating the pawl unit about a rotating shaft for the pawl unit. A second latch unit is positioned at a lateral side of the second door so as to face the first latch unit and includes a second release lever rotatably coupled to a second plate, and a striker unit configured to be caught by or released from the rotating catching unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Chi-Young Min, Min-Ho Kim, Jae-Kyu Lee, Ki-Ryun Ahn, Hyun-Duk Cho, Seong-Geon Byeon
  • Patent number: 10704301
    Abstract: A safety exit assist system and a method therefor are provided. The system includes a plurality of child lock latches configured to be respectively located in left and right doors of a vehicle and execute child lock or child lock release and a controller configured to control the plurality of child lock latches and instruct the plurality of child lock latches to execute the child lock if receiving a proximity warning signal relative to a rear of the vehicle from a blind spot detection (BSD) device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Seok Min Kim, Ji Heon Kwon, Chi Young Min, Myoung Kwon Je
  • Publication number: 20190194982
    Abstract: A safety exit assist system and a method therefor are provided. The system includes a plurality of child lock latches configured to be respectively located in left and right doors of a vehicle and execute child lock or child lock release and a controller configured to control the plurality of child lock latches and instruct the plurality of child lock latches to execute the child lock if receiving a proximity warning signal relative to a rear of the vehicle from a blind spot detection (BSD) device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Seok Min KIM, Ji Heon Kwon, Chi Young Min, Myoung Kwon Je
  • Publication number: 20190169892
    Abstract: An inside handle with integrated grip, may include a grip handle rotatably mounted on a door trim of a vehicle door and configured for being gripped, and a cable connector assembly having a lever which is pivotable by a rotation of the grip handle, wherein the lever moves a cable assembly connected to a latch mechanism of the vehicle door to lock or unlock the latch mechanism of the vehicle door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Chi Young MIN
  • Publication number: 20150174991
    Abstract: A sliding door for a vehicle includes a rail unit may include a center rail provided on an outer surface of a rear side inner panel in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, and an auxiliary rail provided along a lower end of the center rail, a drive unit that has front and rear pulleys respectively provided at front and rear sides of an inner surface of the rear side inner panel, and a wire wound around the front and rear pulleys to be moved by a driving power of a driving motor, a roller bracket that is provided at the center rail to be slidably moved, and is connected to both ends of the wire to be moved along the center rail by the driving power, and a door whose one side is fixed to the roller bracket to be slid with respect to the vehicle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Myoung Kwong Je, Chi Young MIN, Jae Hong CHOI
  • Patent number: 9061570
    Abstract: A sliding door for a vehicle includes a rail unit may include a center rail provided on an outer surface of a rear side inner panel in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, and an auxiliary rail provided along a lower end of the center rail, a drive unit that has front and rear pulleys respectively provided at front and rear sides of an inner surface of the rear side inner panel, and a wire wound around the front and rear pulleys to be moved by a driving power of a driving motor, a roller bracket that is provided at the center rail to be slidably moved, and is connected to both ends of the wire to be moved along the center rail by the driving power, and a door whose one side is fixed to the roller bracket to be slid with respect to the vehicle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Myoung Kwon Je, Chi Young Min, Jae Hong Choi
  • Patent number: 8998277
    Abstract: An outside handle for a sliding door includes a base member, a grip member, and a lever. The base member is mounted on a door panel and has a first hole formed at one end thereof. The grip member is rotatably and slidably mounted to the base member and has a first hook formed at one end thereof, the first hook being inserted into the first hole. The lever is connected to the first hook of the grip member and is positioned in the first hole of the base member to enable rotation and sliding of the lever in response to rotation and sliding of the grip member. The outside handle improves the operation convenience and ease of assembly of outside handles for sliding doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Ki Hwan Jeong, Chi Young Min, Myoung Kwon Je
  • Publication number: 20140159391
    Abstract: An outside handle for a sliding door includes a base member, a grip member, and a lever. The base member is mounted on a door panel and has a first hole formed at one end thereof. The grip member is rotatably and slidably mounted to the base member and has a first hook formed at one end thereof, the first hook being inserted into the first hole. The lever is connected to the first hook of the grip member and is positioned in the first hole of the base member to enable rotation and sliding of the lever in response to rotation and sliding of the grip member. The outside handle improves the operation convenience and ease of assembly of outside handles for sliding doors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Ki Hwan Jeong, Chi Young Min, Myoung Kwon Je