Patents by Inventor Chul-woo Oh

Chul-woo Oh 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: 8274176
    Abstract: In a provided power supply unit, a plurality of circuit elements are integrated into a chip, wherein the circuit elements generate one or more output voltages by using an input voltage. Thus, although the number of voltages, which can be generated by the power supply apparatus, is remarkably large, the power supply apparatus can be miniaturized. In addition, an apparatus, in which the power supply apparatus is installed, can be miniaturized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-hwa Cho, Joong-gi Kwon, Jong-yang Choo, Chul-woo Oh
  • Patent number: 8260167
    Abstract: Provided is a high-voltage power supply including a board having at least one bent portion separating a first region of the board from a second region of the board, the first region not being coplanar with the second region of the board; a first circuit, on the first region of the board, generating a second voltage according to a first voltage; and a second circuit, on the second region of the board, amplifying the second voltage and then rectifying the amplified second voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chul-woo Oh, Joong-gi Kwon
  • Patent number: 8213824
    Abstract: A high voltage power controlling apparatus of an image forming apparatus including a DC (direct current) power controller to convert and output a first PWM (pulse width modulation) signal provided from an engine controller into a switching waveform signal, a first voltage transformer to transform the switching waveform signal output from the DC power controller, a rectifier to rectify output power transformed by the first voltage transformer into DC power, first through N(where N is a positive integer greater than one) DC supplies to adjust and output the DC power rectified by the rectifier such that the DC power is adjusted to a predetermined level, first through N AC (alternating current) power controllers to convert and output a second PWM signal provided from the engine controller into switching waveform signals, and second through N+1 voltage transformer to transform the switching waveform signals output from the first through N AC power controllers, to overlap the transformed powers with the DC powers h
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-hwa Cho, Chul-woo Oh
  • Publication number: 20120104865
    Abstract: A high voltage power supply (HVPS) including first and second high voltage output controllers controlling output of a high voltage output signal; and a plurality of transformers transforming an output signal provided from the first and second high voltage output controller, disposed outside of the first and second high voltage controllers on the substrate, wherein output terminals in the secondary sides of the plurality of transformers are disposed along the edge of the substrate. Therefore, the volume of a system can be minimized by arranging circuits in each component for high voltage output in parallel, and spark and discharge can be reduced by minimizing interference between the primary sides and the secondary sides of the components for high voltage output, thereby preventing damage to a product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chul-woo OH
  • Patent number: 7986534
    Abstract: An apparatus to generate a high voltage includes a switching part to control a voltage induced in a secondary coil of a power transforming part, by interrupting a current in a primary coil of the power transforming part, a digital controlling part to control the interruption operation of the switching part according to supplied control data. The switching part, the digital interfacing part and the digital controlling part may be embodied in an ASIC chip (application-specific integrated circuit). An optimum control according to an output state of the apparatus is easily achieved, manufacturing time for tuning each parameter is reduced and heat generation in the apparatus is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-min Chae, Joong-gi Kwon, Chul-woo Oh, Jong-hwa Cho, Sang-yong Han
  • Publication number: 20110170894
    Abstract: A high voltage power supply (HVPS) including first and second high voltage output controllers controlling output of a high voltage output signal; and a plurality of transformers transforming an output signal provided from the first and second high voltage output controller, disposed outside of the first and second high voltage controllers on the substrate, wherein output terminals in the secondary sides of the plurality of transformers are disposed along the edge of the substrate. Therefore, the volume of a system can be minimized by arranging circuits in each component for high voltage output in parallel, and spark and discharge can be reduced by minimizing interference between the primary sides and the secondary sides of the components for high voltage output, thereby preventing damage to a product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Chul-woo Oh
  • Publication number: 20110129246
    Abstract: A high voltage power controlling apparatus of an image forming apparatus including a DC (direct current) power controller to convert and output a first PWM (pulse width modulation) signal provided from an engine controller into a switching waveform signal, a first voltage transformer to transform the switching waveform signal output from the DC power controller, a rectifier to rectify output power transformed by the first voltage transformer into DC power, first through N(where N is a positive integer greater than one) DC supplies to adjust and output the DC power rectified by the rectifier such that the DC power is adjusted to a predetermined level, first through N AC (alternating current) power controllers to convert and output a second PWM signal provided from the engine controller into switching waveform signals, and second through N+1 voltage transformer to transform the switching waveform signals output from the first through N AC power controllers, to overlap the transformed powers with the DC powers h
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Jong-hwa CHO, Chul-woo Oh
  • Patent number: 7932640
    Abstract: A high voltage power supply (HVPS) including first and second high voltage output controllers controlling output of a high voltage output signal; and a plurality of transformers transforming an output signal provided from the first and second high voltage output controller, disposed outside of the first and second high voltage controllers on the substrate, wherein output terminals in the secondary sides of the plurality of transformers are disposed along the edge of the substrate. Therefore, the volume of a system can be minimized by arranging circuits in each component for high voltage output in parallel, and spark and discharge can be reduced by minimizing interference between the primary sides and the secondary sides of the components for high voltage output, thereby preventing damage to a product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chul-woo Oh
  • Patent number: 7907864
    Abstract: A high voltage power controlling apparatus of an image forming apparatus includes a DC (direct current) power controller connected to a plurality of DC supplies to output DC power at respective predetermined levels. A plurality of AC (alternating current) power controllers control output AC power to overlap the power output from the DC supplies, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-hwa Cho, Chul-woo Oh
  • Publication number: 20110058841
    Abstract: A high-voltage power supply to output a plus/minus high-voltage, which is applied to image forming apparatuses, includes a plus high-voltage output unit outputting the plus high-voltage by using a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signal, a minus high-voltage operation control unit charging a certain voltage while the plus high-voltage output unit is outputting the plus high-voltage, a minus high-voltage output unit outputting the minus high-voltage by using the certain voltage charged in the minus high-voltage operation control unit, and a minus high-voltage blocking unit to block the output of the minus high-voltage from the minus high-voltage output unit while the plus high-voltage output unit is outputting the plus high-voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chul-woo OH, Jong-hwa Cho
  • Publication number: 20110038645
    Abstract: A constant current-type high-voltage power supply apparatus which is used in an image forming apparatus includes a leakage current detection unit that detects a leakage current leaked from at least one output terminal of the constant current-type high-voltage power supply apparatus and outputs the detected leakage current, a direct current voltage output unit that outputs different direct current (DC) voltages according to whether the leakage current detected by the leakage current detection unit is input, and a power control unit that controls power supply to the constant current-type high-voltage power supply apparatus according to the output DC voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Chul-woo OH, Jong-hwa Cho
  • Patent number: 7821798
    Abstract: Provided is a high voltage power supply which includes a controller to provide a PWM signal and a power signal, an input unit to receive the PWM signal provided from the controller, a comparison unit to control output of the power signal supplied from the controller by comparing a signal filtered to a DC voltage by the input unit to a voltage reference signal, a transformation unit to transform the power signal output from the comparison unit, and a rectification unit to rectify the signal output by the transformation unit, wherein the high voltage power supply further includes a power input delay unit to delay the supply of the power signal to the comparison unit by a predetermined time from when the power supplied from the controller for input into the comparison unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd
    Inventors: Chul-woo Oh, Jong-hwa Cho
  • Publication number: 20100172672
    Abstract: A high voltage power supply apparatus comprising a first circuit disposed on a prepared substrate, and for receiving a first voltage and generating a second voltage that is previously set according to the first voltage, and a second circuit for amplifying and rectifying the second voltage to generate a plurality of high voltage signals, wherein the first circuit and the second circuit are embodied as a single module, wherein at least a portion of the single module is surrounded by an insulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-hwa Cho, Joong-gi Kwon, Jong-yang Choo, Chul-woo Oh
  • Patent number: 7706122
    Abstract: An analog control application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) apparatus for a high voltage power supply (HVPS) in an image for apparatus, and a method for controlling the HVPS are provided. The HVPS includes a transformer transforming an AC signal to a high voltage signal and a voltage doubler outputting a DC high voltage for the HVPS. The ASIC includes an analog control circuit configured as a one-chip ASIC that converts a predetermined DC level signal to a high frequency switching signal using a switching component and outputs the converted high frequency switching signal to a primary winding of the transformer. If the high voltage output signal output from the voltage doubler is not feedbacked, the switching component high frequency switches a received driving signal of a gate driver, and outputs the high frequency switched signal to the transformer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-min Chae, Joong-gi Kwon, Chul-woo Oh, Jong-hwa Cho, Sang-yong Han
  • Publication number: 20100020510
    Abstract: Provided is a high-voltage power supply including a board having at least one bent portion separating a first region of the board from a second region of the board, the first region not being coplanar with the second region of the board; a first circuit, on the first region of the board, generating a second voltage according to a first voltage; and a second circuit, on the second region of the board, amplifying the second voltage and then rectifying the amplified second voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chul-woo OH, Joong-gi KWON
  • Publication number: 20090129809
    Abstract: An apparatus to generate a high voltage includes a switching part to control a voltage induced in a secondary coil of a power transforming part, by interrupting a current in a primary coil of the power transforming part, a digital controlling part to control the interruption operation of the switching part according to supplied control data. The switching part, the digital interfacing part and the digital controlling part may be embodied in an ASIC chip (application-specific integrated circuit). An optimum control according to an output state of the apparatus is easily achieved, manufacturing time for tuning each parameter is reduced and heat generation in the apparatus is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-min CHAE, Joong-gi KWON, Chul-woo OH, Jong-hwa CHO, Sang-yong HAN
  • Patent number: 7508095
    Abstract: An apparatus to generate a high voltage includes a switching part to control a voltage induced in a secondary coil of a power transforming part, by interrupting a current in a primary coil of the power transforming part, a digital controlling part to control the interruption operation of the switching part according to supplied control data. The switching part, the digital interfacing part and the digital controlling part may be embodied in an ASIC chip (application-specific integrated circuit). An optimum control according to an output state of the apparatus is easily achieved, manufacturing time for tuning each parameter is reduced and heat generation in the apparatus is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Young-min Chae, Joong-gi Kwon, Chul-woo Oh, Jong-hwa Cho, Sang-yong Han
  • Publication number: 20090015062
    Abstract: In a provided power supply unit, a plurality of circuit elements are integrated into a chip, wherein the circuit elements generate one or more output voltages by using an input voltage. Thus, although the number of voltages, which can be generated by the power supply apparatus, is remarkably large, the power supply apparatus can be miniaturized. In addition, an apparatus, in which the power supply apparatus is installed, can be miniaturized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: JONG-HWA CHO, Joong-gi Kwon, Jong-yang Choo, Chul-woo Oh
  • Patent number: 7474193
    Abstract: Disclosed is a toroidal line filter with coils wound through various winding processes such that an inductance characteristic for a certain frequency can be improved through changes in current flowing direction and/or area, whereby the toroidal line filter can compensate for a poor EMI characteristic at the certain frequency without adding extra components such as an inductor or a capacitor. The toroidal line filter comprises an annular core and coils wound around the annular core. The coils are wound in such a way that first winding is wound over a predetermined partial area of the annular core, which is not the entire area of the annular core, and then second winding is wound over the remaining area of the annular core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tae-Kwon Na, Chul-woo Oh
  • Publication number: 20080303350
    Abstract: A high voltage power supply (HVPS) including first and second high voltage output controllers controlling output of a high voltage output signal; and a plurality of transformers transforming an output signal provided from the first and second high voltage output controller, disposed outside of the first and second high voltage controllers on the substrate, wherein output terminals in the secondary sides of the plurality of transformers are disposed along the edge of the substrate. Therefore, the volume of a system can be minimized by arranging circuits in each component for high voltage output in parallel, and spark and discharge can be reduced by minimizing interference between the primary sides and the secondary sides of the components for high voltage output, thereby preventing damage to a product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chul-woo OH