Patents by Inventor Eom Seok Yoo

Eom Seok Yoo 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: 11919424
    Abstract: The disclosure includes a first upper rail coupled to a first lower rail so as to be movable in the forward-backward direction, a second upper rail coupled to a second lower rail, which is disposed parallel to the first lower rail, so as to be movable in the forward-backward direction, drive motors respectively provided at the first upper rail and the second upper rail, a first rotation guide coupled to the first upper rail and provided with a first gear having a plurality of gear teeth, a second rotation guide coupled to the second upper rail and provided with a first gear having a plurality of gear teeth, and a seat cushion provided with second gears engaged with the first gears and configured to rotate when the first upper rail and the second upper rail move in opposite directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: HYUNDAI TRANSYS INC.
    Inventors: Jae Sung Lee, Eom Seok Yoo, Byung Mo Kim
  • Publication number: 20230373357
    Abstract: An embodiment seat rail for a vehicle includes a fixed rail having a rail slit therein, the rail slit being extended in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, a moving rail having a lower end inserted into the fixed rail through the rail slit, the moving rail being movable in the longitudinal direction along the rail slit, and a front screen or a rear screen covering the rail slit and connecting a front end of the fixed rail to the moving rail or a rear end of the fixed rail to the moving rail, respectively, wherein the front screen or the rear screen is configured to perform a winding operation or a releasing operation when the moving rail moves, the winding operation being performed by elasticity of the front screen or the rear screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Eun Sue Kim, Jung Sang You, Myung Hoe Kim, Dae Hee Lee, Ki Young Yun, Chan Ju Kim, Eom Seok Yoo, Gyong Min Kim, Jin Wook Choi, Geun Heung Kim, In Gul Baek
  • Publication number: 20230191968
    Abstract: A control armrest containment structure includes a seat assembly positioned at an end of a seat in a vehicle and an armrest assembly fastened to the seat assembly. The armrest assembly includes a fixed unit fixed to an end of the seat assembly, a movable assembly fastened to an end of the fixed unit and configured to move up and down along the fixed unit, and a rotary unit fastened to an end of the movable unit and configured to rotate with vertical movement of the movable unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Seung Young Lee, Ki Ryung Lee, Sang Ho Kim, Eom Seok Yoo, Jae Sung Lee, Yong Seong Jang
  • Publication number: 20230158932
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for adjusting a position of an armrest having a control panel for a vehicle, the apparatus in which an armrest assembly having a control panel is mounted on a side member of a seat cushion in a manner that is enabled to ascend and descend and in which the control panel is mounted on an armrest assembly in such a manner that a position in the backward-forward direction and a slope of the control panel are adjustable. With the apparatus, an armrest, a controller, and the like can be easily adjusted to desired positions and heights thereof according to an occupant's physical condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Ki Ryung Lee, Seung Young Lee, Sang Ho Kim, Eom Seok Yoo, Jae Sung Lee, Yong Seong Jang
  • Publication number: 20230020082
    Abstract: The disclosure includes a first upper rail coupled to a first lower rail so as to be movable in the forward-backward direction, a second upper rail coupled to a second lower rail, which is disposed parallel to the first lower rail, so as to be movable in the forward-backward direction, drive motors respectively provided at the first upper rail and the second upper rail, a first rotation guide coupled to the first upper rail and provided with a first gear having a plurality of gear teeth, a second rotation guide coupled to the second upper rail and provided with a first gear having a plurality of gear teeth, and a seat cushion provided with second gears engaged with the first gears and configured to rotate when the first upper rail and the second upper rail move in opposite directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Jae Sung LEE, Eom Seok YOO, Byung Mo KIM
  • Patent number: 10953773
    Abstract: A fold and dive seat for a vehicle is provided with a seat-cushion tilting mechanism, a fold and dive mechanism, and a seatback reclining mechanism so as to simultaneously performed both a seatback reclining operation and a tilting operation of a front portion of a seat cushion. The fold and dive seat reduces by evenly dispersing a body pressure over a passenger's upper body and lower body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, DAECHANG SEAT CO., LTD-DONGTAN, HYUNDAI TRANSYS INC.
    Inventors: Hyun Kyu Moon, Seon Chae Na, Jung Sang You, Chan Ho Jung, Sang Beom Hwang, In Chang Hwang, Myung Soo Lee, Jeong Soo Kim, Eom Seok Yoo
  • Patent number: 10933776
    Abstract: A fold and dive seat for a vehicle that achieves a fatigue reduction posture is provided. The seat includes a tip up-extension mechanism that enables tipping-up and extension of the front end of a seat cushion and a seatback reclining mechanism for the fold and dive seat so that tipping-up for lifting the front end of the seat cushion and extension for extending the front end forward are performed simultaneously performed when the seatback reclining is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, DAECHANG SEAT CO., LTD-DONGTAN, HYUNDAI TRANSYS INC.
    Inventors: Hyun Kyu Moon, Chan Ho Jung, Seon Chae Na, Sang Beom Hwang, In Chang Hwang, Myung Soo Lee, Jeong Soo Kim, Eom Seok Yoo
  • Publication number: 20200307420
    Abstract: A fold and dive seat for a vehicle that achieves a fatigue reduction posture is provided. The seat includes a tip up-extension mechanism that enable stipping-up and extension of the front end of a seat cushion and a seatback reclining mechanism for the fold and dive seat so that tipping-up for lifting the front end of the seat cushion and extension for extending the front end forward are performed simultaneously performed when the seatback reclining is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Hyun Kyu Moon, Chan Ho Jung, Seon Chae Na, Sang Beom Hwang, In Chang Hwang, Myung Soo Lee, Jeong Soo Kim, Eom Seok Yoo
  • Publication number: 20200180474
    Abstract: A fold and dive seat for a vehicle is provided with a seat-cushion tilting mechanism, a fold and dive mechanism, and a seatback reclining mechanism so as to simultaneously performed both a seatback reclining operation and a tilting operation of a front portion of a seat cushion. The fold and dive seat reduces by evenly dispersing a body pressure over a passenger's upper body and lower body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, DAECHANG SEAT CO.,LTD-DONGTAN, HYUNDAI TRANSYS INC.
    Inventors: Hyun Kyu MOON, Seon Chae NA, Jung Sang YOU, Chan Ho JUNG, Sang Beom HWANG, In Chang HWANG, Myung Soo LEE, Jeong Soo KIM, Eom Seok YOO
  • Patent number: 10300813
    Abstract: A height adjustment apparatus for a vehicle seat may include a pinion gear mounted in a side frame having a front portion and a rear portion are connected to a seat bracket by links; a rack gear engaged with a top end of the pinion gear and coupled with the seat bracket via an hinge, the rack gear moving according to driving of the pinion gear to raise and lower the side frame; and a play adjustment bracket for guiding up and down motion of the moving rack gear by providing repulsive force to a top portion of the rack gear, the play adjustment bracket being fixedly positioned by being fastened with a plurality of support pins provided in the pinion gear and the side frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, HYUNDAI DYMOS INC., Faurecia Automotive Seating Korea Limited
    Inventors: Gil Ju Kim, Chan Ho Jung, Sang Do Park, Keun Gwack, Jong Moon Yoo, Sang Ho Kim, Jun Yeol Heo, Seon Chae Na, Byung Yong Choi, Sang Man Seo, Eom Seok Yoo, Jae Yong Jang, Erwan Guillouet
  • Publication number: 20180009338
    Abstract: A height adjustment apparatus for a vehicle seat may include a pinion gear mounted in a side frame having a front portion and a rear portion are connected to a seat bracket by links; a rack gear engaged with a top end of the pinion gear and coupled with the seat bracket via an hinge, the rack gear moving according to driving of the pinion gear to raise and lower the side frame; and a play adjustment bracket for guiding up and down motion of the moving rack gear by providing repulsive force to a top portion of the rack gear, the play adjustment bracket being fixedly positioned by being fastened with a plurality of support pins provided in the pinion gear and the side frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, HYUNDAI DYMOS INC., Faurecia Automotive Seating Korea Limited
    Inventors: Gil Ju KIM, Chan Ho JUNG, Sang Do PARK, Keun GWACK, Jong Moon YOO, Sang Ho KIM, Jun Yeol HEO, Seon Chae NA, Byung Yong CHOI, Sang Man SEO, Eom Seok YOO, Jae Yong JANG, Erwan GUILLOUET
  • Patent number: 9505320
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for adjusting a seat height, including: a fixed member fixedly installed at a seat cushion, the fixed member including a plurality of first stoppers at predetermined radial positions from a center of an axial direction; an input member rotatably installed on an axis concentric with the fixed member, the input member having hook parts formed to protrude at radial positions facing the first stoppers; an output member rotatably and concentrically installed with respect to the input member, the output member having a friction flange part formed to protrude along a circumferential direction at a predetermined radial position facing an inner circumferential surface of the input member; and a frictional rotation means rotatably installed between the inner circumferential surface of the input member and an outer circumferential surface of the friction flange part to be flexibly rotated along the circumferential direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Hyundai Dymos Incorporated
    Inventors: Young Sun Lee, Eom Seok Yoo
  • Patent number: 9371011
    Abstract: A seat cushion extension apparatus includes an extension motor supported on a cushion frame, an extension mounting bracket holding an extension cushion such that the extension cushion is displaceable forward and backward on a seat cushion, and a power transmission unit connecting between the extension motor and the extension mounting bracket. The power transmission unit receives power from the extension motor and moves the extension mounting bracket forward and backward. A slide device is coupled with the extension mounting bracket, and supports the extension mounting bracket such that the extension mounting bracket is slidable forward and backward in the cushion frame. The front-back length of the seat cushion can be freely extended, and limitations in the thickness of a cushion pad or the like are removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Hyundai Dymos Inc.
    Inventors: Tae Hoon Lee, Seok Nam Kang, Dong Woo Jeong, Sang Do Park, Eom Seok Yoo, Yong Hee Shin
  • Publication number: 20150367755
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for adjusting a seat height, including: a fixed member fixedly installed at a seat cushion, the fixed member including a plurality of first stoppers at predetermined radial positions from a center of an axial direction; an input member rotatably installed on an axis concentric with the fixed member, the input member having hook parts formed to protrude at radial positions facing the first stoppers; an output member rotatably and concentrically installed with respect to the input member, the output member having a friction flange part formed to protrude along a circumferential direction at a predetermined radial position facing an inner circumferential surface of the input member; and a frictional rotation means rotatably installed between the inner circumferential surface of the input member and an outer circumferential surface of the friction flange part to be flexibly rotated along the circumferential direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Young Sun Lee, Eom Seok Yoo
  • Publication number: 20150258914
    Abstract: A seat cushion extension apparatus includes an extension motor supported on a cushion frame, an extension mounting bracket holding an extension cushion such that the extension cushion is displaceable forward and backward on a seat cushion, and a power transmission unit connecting between the extension motor and the extension mounting bracket. The power transmission unit receives power from the extension motor and moves the extension mounting bracket forward and backward. A slide device is coupled with the extension mounting bracket, and supports the extension mounting bracket such that the extension mounting bracket is slidable forward and backward in the cushion frame. The front-back length of the seat cushion can be freely extended, and limitations in the thickness of a cushion pad or the like are removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Hyundai Dymos Inc.
    Inventors: Tae Hoon LEE, Seok Nam KANG, Dong Woo JEONG, Sang Do PARK, Eom Seok YOO, Yong Hee SHIN
  • Patent number: 9108539
    Abstract: A safety apparatus of a seat for a vehicle with a height adjustment device may include a height link that has one end rotatably connected to a seat rail bracket and the other end fixed to a rear hinge pipe, a restriction link that may be disposed at a side of the height link and has one end pivotally coupled to the seat rail bracket, wherein the restriction link may be elastically biased away from the height link, a first anti-rotation mechanism that may be disposed at the height link and the restriction link to restrict rotation of the height link when a front of the height link rotates upward in a front collision, and a second anti-rotation mechanism that may be disposed at the height link and the restriction link to restrict rotation of the height link when a rear of the height link rotates upward in a rear collision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORP., HYUNDAI DYMOS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Sang Do Park, Hak Gyun Kim, Tae Hoon Lee, Chang Oan Woo, Ki Nam Kim, Eom Seok Yoo, Yong Hee Shin, Tae Kon Park, Yong Sun Oh
  • Patent number: 8833833
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a reclining apparatus for a rear seat of a vehicle, having a back frame having a upper end and a lower end; a cushion frame having a front side and a back side, wherein the back side of the cushion frame is pivotally connected to the lower end of the back frame; a back frame locking module disposed on the upper end of the back frame, the back frame locking module removably engageable to a body panel and acting as a pivot center when engaged with the body panel; and a guide module configured to guide the cushion frame pivotally connected to the back frame so that the lower portion of the back frame pivots about the upper portion when the cushion frame slides up forward or down rearward to allow the back frame to move between an upright position and a reclined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Hyundai Dymos Incorporated, Dae Chang Seat Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chan Ho Jeong, Jun Yeol Heo, Gil Ju Kim, Chang Ju Gi, Seon Chae Na, Sang Uk Yu, Eom Seok Yoo, Young Sun Lee, In Chang Hwang, Myung Soo Lee
  • Publication number: 20140167474
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a reclining apparatus for a rear seat of a vehicle, having a back frame having a upper end and a lower end; a cushion frame having a front side and a back side, wherein the back side of the cushion frame is pivotally connected to the lower end of the back frame; a back frame locking module disposed on the upper end of the back frame, the back frame locking module removably engageable to a body panel and acting as a pivot center when engaged with the body panel; and a guide module configured to guide the cushion frame pivotally connected to the back frame so that the lower portion of the back frame pivots about the upper portion when the cushion frame slides up forward or down rearward to allow the back frame to move between an upright position and a reclined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, DAE CHANG SEAT CO., LTD., HYUNDAI DYMOS INCORPORATED, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chan Ho Jeong, Jun Yeol Heo, Gil Ju Kim, Chang Ju Gi, Seon Chae Na, Sang Uk Yu, Eom Seok Yoo, Young Sun Lee, In Chang Hwang, Myung Soo Lee
  • Publication number: 20130147241
    Abstract: A safety apparatus of a seat for a vehicle with a height adjustment device may include a height link that has one end rotatably connected to a seat rail bracket and the other end fixed to a rear hinge pipe, a restriction link that may be disposed at a side of the height link and has one end pivotally coupled to the seat rail bracket, wherein the restriction link may be elastically biased away from the height link, a first anti-rotation mechanism that may be disposed at the height link and the restriction link to restrict rotation of the height link when a front of the height link rotates upward in a front collision, and a second anti-rotation mechanism that may be disposed at the height link and the restriction link to restrict rotation of the height link when a rear of the height link rotates upward in a rear collision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Dymos Incorporated, Kia Motors Corp.
    Inventors: Sang Do Park, Hak Gyun Kim, Tae Hoon Lee, Chang Oan Woo, Ki Nam Kim, Eom Seok Yoo, Yong Hee Shin, Tae Kon Park, Yong Sun Oh
  • Publication number: 20100026068
    Abstract: An apparatus for tilting a vehicle seat cushion raises the front end to be higher than the rear end of the seat cushion in order to enhance a supporting force for an occupant seated in a vehicle seat, thereby preventing the occupant from being pushed forwards in the event of sudden braking. The apparatus includes a cushion tilting unit installed in the seat cushion, wherein the cushion tilting unit raises a front end of a seat cushion to be higher than a rear end of the seat cushion without adjusting an angle of the seat back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Eom Seok Yoo, Bong Ku Kim, Hak Gyun Kim, Dong Woo Jeong, Gil Ju Kim, Jong Kweon Pyun, Jun Yeol Heo, Sang Do Park