Patents by Inventor Eui Chul Choi

Eui Chul Choi 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: 10767546
    Abstract: A method for cooling the engine for the vehicle applying the turbocharger may include comparing an average fuel consumption amount that determines, by a control unit, for controlling the operation of the engine and the circulation of the coolant, whether an average fuel consumption amount consumed in the engine immediately before the start-off of the engine is greater than a predetermined after-start-up cooling entrance average fuel consumption amount when the vehicle is started-off after a high load operation, and maximally cooling that controls, by the control unit, so that the coolant cooled in a radiator is circulated into the engine and the turbocharger by maximally opening a thermostat for controlling, and operating a water pump, when the average fuel consumption amount consumed in the engine immediately before a start-off of the engine is greater than the predetermined after-start-up cooling entrance average fuel consumption amount in the comparing the average fuel consumption amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Su-Ho Lee, Eui-Chul Choi, Jun-Sik Park
  • Publication number: 20200116071
    Abstract: A method for cooling the engine for the vehicle applying the turbocharger may include comparing an average fuel consumption amount that determines, by a control unit, for controlling the operation of the engine and the circulation of the coolant, whether an average fuel consumption amount consumed in the engine immediately before the start-off of the engine is greater than a predetermined after-start-up cooling entrance average fuel consumption amount when the vehicle is started-off after a high load operation, and maximally cooling that controls, by the control unit, so that the coolant cooled in a radiator is circulated into the engine and the turbocharger by maximally opening a thermostat for controlling, and operating a water pump, when the average fuel consumption amount consumed in the engine immediately before a start-off of the engine is greater than the predetermined after-start-up cooling entrance average fuel consumption amount in the comparing the average fuel consumption amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Su-Ho LEE, Eui-Chul CHOI, Jun-Sik PARK
  • Patent number: 9658131
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a testing apparatus of an auxiliary belt system. The testing apparatus of the auxiliary belt system includes: a tester bracket, a torque pulse simulation motor mounted to the tester bracket, a crankshaft pulley mounted to the tester bracket and rotated by operations of the torque pulse simulation motor, an auxiliary system mounted to the tester bracket, connected to the crankshaft pulley through a belt and rotated by rotation of the crankshaft pulley and a controller controlling operations of the torque pulse simulation motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jong Won Lee, Key Chun Park, Eui Chul Choi, Yong Woo Kim, Jae Ik Ahn
  • Publication number: 20160266007
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a testing apparatus of an auxiliary belt system. The testing apparatus of the auxiliary belt system includes: a tester bracket, a torque pulse simulation motor mounted to the tester bracket, a crankshaft pulley mounted to the tester bracket and rotated by operations of the torque pulse simulation motor, an auxiliary system mounted to the tester bracket, connected to the crankshaft pulley through a belt and rotated by rotation of the crankshaft pulley and a controller controlling operations of the torque pulse simulation motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicants: KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Jong Won LEE, Key Chun PARK, Eui Chul CHOI, Yong Woo KIM, Jae Ik AHN
  • Patent number: 9151365
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a timing chain system including a hydraulic pressure timing chain tensioner autonomously controlling a hydraulic pressure for maintaining tension of a timing chain to effectively operate. The system may include: a crankshaft sprocket; a camshaft sprocket controlling exhaust or intake timing of the engine; a timing chain operably connecting the crankshaft and camshaft sprockets; a chain guide for the timing chain; a chain tensioner pushing the chain guide inward; and an oil supply unit for the chain tensioner. The chain tensioner may include a housing, an operating unit case fixed to the housing, a reciprocating plunger inserted into the operating unit case, a high pressure chamber, a low pressure chamber, a supply hydraulic path supplying oil from the oil supply unit to the low pressure chamber, and a regulator controlling hydraulic pressure of the low pressure chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, BORGWARNER INC.
    Inventors: Chung Han Oh, Dae Sung Kim, Kyoung Pyo Ha, Joong Soo Kim, Eui Chul Choi, Young-Taek Sun, Won-Jung Kwon
  • Publication number: 20150024887
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a timing chain system including a hydraulic pressure timing chain tensioner autonomously controlling a hydraulic pressure for maintaining tension of a timing chain to effectively operate. The system may include: a crankshaft sprocket; a camshaft sprocket controlling exhaust or intake timing of the engine; a timing chain operably connecting the crankshaft and camshaft sprockets; a chain guide for the timing chain; a chain tensioner pushing the chain guide inward; and an oil supply unit for the chain tensioner. The chain tensioner may include a housing, an operating unit case fixed to the housing, a reciprocating plunger inserted into the operating unit case, a high pressure chamber, a low pressure chamber, a supply hydraulic path supplying oil from the oil supply unit to the low pressure chamber, and a regulator controlling hydraulic pressure of the low pressure chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Borgwarner Inc., Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Chung Han Oh, Dae Sung Kim, Kyoung Pyo Ha, Joong Soo Kim, Eui Chul Choi, Young-Taek Sun, Won-Jung Kwon
  • Patent number: 8528509
    Abstract: A variable valve lift apparatus may include a variable valve lift housing, a master piston which is slidably disposed in the variable valve lift housing and contacts a cam, a slave piston which is slidably disposed in the variable valve lift housing, defines an oil chamber with the master piston therebetween, and opens a valve connected to the slave piston according to reciprocative motion of the master piston, and a lift control portion which supplies oil to the oil chamber or exhausts oil in the oil chamber selectively to control a relative distance between the master piston and the slave piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Hosung Cho, Jin Gyu Yang, Myung Rae Cho, Hong Wook Lee, Seong Hyuk Kang, Taewon Park, Jinwoo Yang, Wootae Kim, Myungsik Choi, Eui Chul Choi, Sung Han Kang, Won Gyu Kim
  • Patent number: 8468985
    Abstract: An electro-hydraulic variable valve lift apparatus may include a housing, a master portion which is slidably disposed to the housing and contacts a cam, a first oil supply portion which supplies hydraulic pressure, a slave piston which is slidably disposed within the housing and defines an oil chamber with the master portion, a latching portion which is supplied the hydraulic pressure from the first oil supply portion and selectively connects the slave piston and the master portion, a second oil supply portion which selectively supplies hydraulic pressure to the oil chamber so as to control relative distances between the master portion and the slave piston when the slave piston is disengaged with the master portion, and a stepped portion formed to the housing between the master portion and the slave piston to elastically support the master portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Hosung Cho, Jin Gyu Yang, Myung Rae Cho, Hong Wook Lee, Duk Jin Park, Seong Hyuk Kang, Taewon Park, Wootae Kim, Myungsik Choi, Jin Woo Yang, Eui Chul Choi, Sung Han Kang, Won Gyu Kim, Dae Sung Kim
  • Patent number: 8408173
    Abstract: An electro-hydraulic variable valve lift apparatus may include a valve unit housing of which a guide protrude portion is formed therein, a main piston which is slidably disposed in the valve unit housing and defines a valve adjusting oil chamber with the valve unit housing, a main spring which is disposed within the valve adjusting oil chamber and elastically supports the main piston on the guide protrude portion, a dependent piston which is slidably disposed within the valve unit housing, is guided along the guide protrude portion, reciprocates according to reciprocation of the main piston, and opens a valve, and a main oil supply portion which selectively supplies hydraulic pressure to the valve adjusting oil chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Myung Rae Cho, Hong Wook Lee, Taewon Park, Woo Tae Kim, Myung Sik Choi, Eui Chul Choi, Won Gyu Kim
  • Publication number: 20110132297
    Abstract: An electro-hydraulic variable valve lift apparatus may include a housing, a master portion which is slidably disposed to the housing and contacts a cam, a first oil supply portion which supplies hydraulic pressure, a slave piston which is slidably disposed within the housing and defines an oil chamber with the master portion, a latching portion which is supplied the hydraulic pressure from the first oil supply portion and selectively connects the slave piston and the master portion, a second oil supply portion which selectively supplies hydraulic pressure to the oil chamber so as to control relative distances between the master portion and the slave piston when the slave piston is disengaged with the master portion, and a stepped portion formed to the housing between the master portion and the slave piston to elastically support the master portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Hosung Cho, Jin Gyu Yang, Myung Rae Cho, Hong Wook Lee, Duk Jin Park, Seong Hyuk Kang, Taewon Park, Wootae Kim, Myungsik Choi, Jin Woo Yang, Eui Chul Choi, Sung Han Kang, Won Gyu Kim, Dae Sung Kim
  • Publication number: 20110132299
    Abstract: A variable valve lift apparatus may include a variable valve lift housing, a master piston which is slidably disposed in the variable valve lift housing and contacts a cam, a slave piston which is slidably disposed in the variable valve lift housing, defines an oil chamber with the master piston therebetween, and opens a valve connected to the slave piston according to reciprocative motion of the master piston, and a lift control portion which supplies oil to the oil chamber or exhausts oil in the oil chamber selectively to control a relative distance between the master piston and the slave piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Hosung Cho, Jin Gyu Yang, Myung Rae Cho, Hong Wook Lee, Seong Hyuk Kang, Taewon Park, Jinwoo Yang, Wootae Kim, Myungsik Choi, Eui Chul Choi, Sung Han Kang, Won Gyu Kim
  • Publication number: 20110132301
    Abstract: An electro-hydraulic variable valve lift apparatus may include a valve unit housing of which a guide protrude portion is formed therein, a main piston which is slidably disposed in the valve unit housing and defines a valve adjusting oil chamber with the valve unit housing, a main spring which is disposed within the valve adjusting oil chamber and elastically supports the main piston on the guide protrude portion, a dependent piston which is slidably disposed within the valve unit housing, is guided along the guide protrude portion, reciprocates according to reciprocation of the main piston, and opens a valve, and a main oil supply portion which selectively supplies hydraulic pressure to the valve adjusting oil chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Myung Rae Cho, Hong Wook Lee, Taewon Park, Woo Tae Kim, Myung Sik Choi, Eui Chul Choi, Won Gyu Kim