Patents by Inventor Chul Hee Heo

Chul Hee Heo 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: 11926226
    Abstract: A vehicle body includes a floor member, a support member coupled to an upper surface of the floor member, and a frame member coupled to an upper end of the support member to define a space between the floor member and the frame member, wherein the space is configured to house an item. The item may include a high-voltage battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Seok Ju Gim, Tae Gyu Park, Ho Yeon Kim, Sun Hyung Cho, Chul Hee Heo, Ji Ae Yong
  • Patent number: 11794813
    Abstract: An embodiment vehicle body includes a plurality of shock absorber housings configured to cover and support upper ends of respective shock absorbers connected to the wheels of a vehicle, a plurality of upper truss members, each of which is connected at one end thereof to a front shock absorber housing and extends upwards while being bent and is connected at a remaining end thereof to a rear shock absorber housing so as to constitute a corresponding one of two lateral pillars of the vehicle; and a roof member, which extends in a width direction of the vehicle and is connected at two ends thereof to upper portions of the plurality of upper truss members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Ho Yeon Kim, Seok Ju Gim, Ji Ae Yong, Chul Hee Heo, Tae Gyu Park
  • Patent number: 11772709
    Abstract: A vehicle body includes a plurality of shock absorber housings, each shock absorber housing adapted to cover and support a respective shock absorber connected to a respective wheel of a vehicle, wherein each of the shock absorber housings includes a projection projecting upwards from a lower end of the shock absorber housing with an internal space therein, wherein the lower end of the shock absorber housing or the projection is coupled to the shock absorber such that the shock absorber is disposed in the internal space in the projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Chul Hee Heo, Tae Gyu Park, Ho Yeon Kim, Sun Hyung Cho, Seok Ju Gim, Ji Ae Yong
  • Publication number: 20230278631
    Abstract: An embodiment end module of a vehicle includes longitudinal members spaced apart in a width direction, each having a pipe shape extending in a front-rear direction of the vehicle, and each being located at end portions of a lower body of the vehicle, a support module located in a front or rear end portion of the lower body, the support module including a plurality of pipes including transverse members extending in the width direction and spaced apart in a vertical direction and a first connection member extending in the vertical direction to connect transverse members, and the support module being spaced apart from end portions of the longitudinal members in the front-rear direction of the vehicle and connected to the first connection members and the longitudinal members, and a back beam including a pipe extending in a transverse direction and connected to the end portions of the longitudinal members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Ji Ae Yong, Seok Ju Gim, Tae Gyu Park, Ho Yeon Kim, Sun Hyung Cho, Chul Hee Heo, Won Oh Kim
  • Publication number: 20230249765
    Abstract: An embodiment vehicle body includes a drive vehicle body module configured to accommodate a driving part of a vehicle and including a first plurality of frames coupled together and fastening units provided at an upper end of the drive vehicle body module and an upper vehicle body module including a second plurality of frames coupled together, wherein a lower end of the upper vehicle body module is fastened to the fastening units of the drive vehicle body module to define an interior usage space of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Seok Ju Gim, Ji Ae Yong, Won Oh Kim, Mok Yeon Hong, Sun Hyung Cho, Chul Hee Heo, Ho Yeon Kim
  • Patent number: 11713081
    Abstract: A vehicle body includes a pair of side truss members extending in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle, a plurality of cross truss members connecting the pair of side truss members to each other in a width direction of the vehicle, a plurality of cross floor truss members coupled to upper ends of the pair of side truss members, extending in a transverse direction of the side truss members, and spaced apart from each other in an anteroposterior direction, and a plurality of side connection truss members extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and connecting ends of the cross floor truss members to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Seok Ju Gim, Tae Gyu Park, Ho Yeon Kim, Sun Hyung Cho, Chul Hee Heo, Ji Ae Yong
  • Publication number: 20230182815
    Abstract: A lower body for a vehicle includes front and rear main bodies each including pipes, a pair of first longitudinal members extending in a forward/rearward direction and spaced apart from each other in a transverse direction, a first transverse member extending in the transverse direction and connecting the first longitudinal members, and mounting parts each having an outer side to which the first longitudinal members and the first transverse member are coupled, and a pair of lower body main members connecting the outer sides of the mounting parts and two opposite sides of upper ends of the front and rear main bodies spaced apart from each other, the pair of lower body main members each having a pipe shape and extending forward and rearward to constitute upper side members of the front and rear main bodies and defining an overall length of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Won Oh Kim, Seok Ju Gim, Ji Ae Yong, Ho Yeon Kim, Chul Hee Heo, Tae Gyu Park
  • Publication number: 20230182818
    Abstract: An embodiment upper body for a vehicle includes an upper main body extending in a longitudinal direction from two opposite sides of the vehicle, the upper main body comprising a plurality of transverse members, a plurality of upper body pillar units each comprising a central portion bent and protruding upward and two opposite ends respectively connected to two opposite sides of the upper main body, the plurality of upper body pillar units being disposed to be spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction, and an upper body connection member extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, spaced apart upward from a side of the upper main body, and connecting sides of the plurality of upper body pillar units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Ho Yeon Kim, Seok Ju Gim, Won Oh Kim, Je Joon Lee, Chul Hee Heo, Ji Ae Yong
  • Publication number: 20230174161
    Abstract: An embodiment vehicle truss member includes a member body having a pipe shape having an open end and an end patch coupled to the open end of the member body to close the open end of the member body, the end patch including a coupling part configured to be selectively coupled to an external element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Ho Yeon Kim, Seok Ju Gim, Ji Ae Yong, Won Oh Kim, Chul Hee Heo, Tae Gyu Park
  • Publication number: 20230174155
    Abstract: An embodiment vehicle lower body includes a front lower body and a rear lower body spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction, each including multiple pipes and having wheels and a suspension mounted thereto, a pair of lower body main members each having a pipe shape and spaced apart from each other in a lateral direction, the pair of lower body main members connecting upper end sides of the front lower body and the rear lower body and extending in the longitudinal direction to define upper side members of the front lower body and the rear lower body, and a pair of lower body floor members each having a pipe shape and spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction, the pair of lower body floor members connecting lower end sides of the front lower body and the rear lower body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Ji Ae Yong, Seok Ju Gim, Hyung Gyu Park, Ho Yeon Kim, Sun Hyung Cho, Chul Hee Heo, Won Oh Kim
  • Patent number: 11597448
    Abstract: An embodiment vehicle body includes a first member extending in a shape having an internal space, the first member having an open side, and a second member coupled to the first member, the second member having an end with a closed surface, wherein the end with the closed surface is received in the internal space of the first member through the open side of the first member, and the closed surface and at least one side wall of the second member are in surface contact with the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Ji Ae Yong, Seok Ju Gim, Ho Yeon Kim, Chul Hee Heo, Tae Gyu Park
  • Publication number: 20220219757
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a vehicle body is disclosed. A frame member is formed to have a tubular shape in an open cross-sectional structure in which one side surface thereof is opened and a fastening portion is formed in a shape to close an opening portion at an end of the frame member. The fastening portion and the frame member are formed so that the fastening member closes the opening portion at the end of the frame member and the fastening portion is configured to be fastened to another frame member by a fastener in a surface-contact state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Chul Hee Heo, Ho Yeon Kim
  • Publication number: 20220185125
    Abstract: A vehicle body includes a floor member, a support member coupled to an upper surface of the floor member, and a frame member coupled to an upper end of the support member to define a space between the floor member and the frame member, wherein the space is configured to house an item. The item may include a high-voltage battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Seok Ju Gim, Tae Gyu Park, Ho Yeon Kim, Sun Hyung Cho, Chul Hee Heo, Ji Ae Yong
  • Publication number: 20220185376
    Abstract: A vehicle body includes a pair of side truss members extending in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle, a plurality of cross truss members connecting the pair of side truss members to each other in a width direction of the vehicle, a plurality of cross floor truss members coupled to upper ends of the pair of side truss members, extending in a transverse direction of the side truss members, and spaced apart from each other in an anteroposterior direction, and a plurality of side connection truss members extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and connecting ends of the cross floor truss members to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Seok Ju Gim, Tae Gyu Park, Ho Yeon Kim, Sun Hyung Cho, Chul Hee Heo, Ji Ae Yong
  • Publication number: 20220185383
    Abstract: A vehicle body includes a plurality of shock absorber housings, each shock absorber housing adapted to cover and support a respective shock absorber connected to a respective wheel of a vehicle, wherein each of the shock absorber housings includes a projection projecting upwards from a lower end of the shock absorber housing with an internal space therein, wherein the lower end of the shock absorber housing or the projection is coupled to the shock absorber such that the shock absorber is disposed in the internal space in the projection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Chul Hee Heo, Tae Gyu Park, Ho Yeon Kim, Sun Hyung Cho, Seok Ju Gim, Ji Ae Yong
  • Publication number: 20220185390
    Abstract: An embodiment vehicle body includes a first member extending in a shape having an internal space, the first member having an open side, and a second member coupled to the first member, the second member having an end with a closed surface, wherein the end with the closed surface is received in the internal space of the first member through the open side of the first member, and the closed surface and at least one side wall of the second member are in surface contact with the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Ji Ae Yong, Seok Ju Gim, Ho Yeon Kim, Chul Hee Heo, Tae Gyu Park
  • Publication number: 20220185382
    Abstract: A vehicle body includes a plurality of shock absorber housings each covering and supporting a respective shock absorber that is configured to be connected to a respective wheel of a vehicle, a pillar member having a first end connected to one of the shock absorber housings to form a corner, wherein the pillar member connects two of the plurality of shock absorber housings to form a portion of a cabin of the vehicle, wherein the two of the plurality of shock absorber housings are disposed at a side of the vehicle at a front portion and a rear portion of the vehicle, and a supporting member disposed at the corner of the shock absorber housing, an upper end of the supporting member being coupled to the pillar member and a lower end of the supporting member being coupled to the shock absorber housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Chul Hee Heo, Tae Gyu Park, Ho Yeon Kim, Sun Hyung Cho, Seok Ju Gim, Ji Ae Yong
  • Publication number: 20220185375
    Abstract: An embodiment vehicle body includes a plurality of shock absorber housings configured to cover and support upper ends of respective shock absorbers connected to the wheels of a vehicle, a plurality of upper truss members, each of which is connected at one end thereof to a front shock absorber housing and extends upwards while being bent and is connected at a remaining end thereof to a rear shock absorber housing so as to constitute a corresponding one of two lateral pillars of the vehicle; and a roof member, which extends in a width direction of the vehicle and is connected at two ends thereof to upper portions of the plurality of upper truss members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Ho Yeon Kim, Seok Ju Gim, Ji Ae Yong, Chul Hee Heo, Tae Gyu Park
  • Publication number: 20220185377
    Abstract: A vehicle body includes a plurality of shock absorber housings positioned at right and left sides of the vehicle body and configured to cover and support shock absorbers of a vehicle, wherein a lower end of each of the shock absorber housings includes a flange unit comprising a plurality of flanges arranged along an outer periphery of the lower end of the shock absorber housing, and a connection member connecting the shock absorber housings to each other in a width direction of the vehicle body, wherein an end of the connection member is fitted between the flanges of the flange unit and is coupled to a corresponding one of the shock absorber housings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Ji Ae Yong, Seok Ju Gim, Ho Yeon Kim, Chul Hee Heo, Tae Gyu Park
  • Patent number: 11332192
    Abstract: A vehicle body includes a cross connecting member formed in a transverse direction of the vehicle body and having branch parts branched from its outer surface, and a joint housing having a tubular shape that is fitted to and surrounds the branch parts so that the joint housing is fastened to an end of the cross connecting member, the joint housing having member fastening parts extending from portions into which the branch parts are fitted so that frame members are fastened to the member fastening parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Ho Yeon Kim, Chul Hee Heo