Patents by Inventor Hee Sam Kang

Hee Sam Kang 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: 10570987
    Abstract: A damper pulley for a crankshaft includes a hub mounted on one end of the crankshaft, a rim connected to the hub, an oil seal mounted on an outer surface of the hub, and a wear-resistant insert member integrally mounted on the hub and making contact with the oil seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Mun Gu Kang, Hee Sam Kang, Hyo Moon Joo, Young Chan Kim, Min Soo Kim, Jae Kwon Lee
  • Patent number: 10408202
    Abstract: A swash plate includes 34.5 to 43.0 wt % of copper (Cu) and 0.5 to 2.8 wt % of silicon (Si), with a remainder of aluminum (Al) and other inevitable impurities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventor: Hee Sam Kang
  • Patent number: 10400324
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of treating a composite piston pin, including: preparing the piston pin of which at least surface layer includes a composite material including a reinforcing fiber and a resin; improving roughness by processing the surface layer of the piston pin; and forming a coating layer on the surface layer processed to reduce a friction coefficient of the piston pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Sung Chul Cha, June Ho Yang, Hee Sam Kang, Chi Hoon Choi, Sang Yoon Park, Jong Dae Lim, Seung Hyun Hong
  • Publication number: 20190242005
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of treating a composite piston pin, including: preparing the piston pin of which at least surface layer includes a composite material including a reinforcing fiber and a resin; improving roughness by processing the surface layer of the piston pin; and forming a coating layer on the surface layer processed to reduce a friction coefficient of the piston pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Chul CHA, June Ho Yang, Hee Sam Kang, Chi Hoon Choi, Sang Yoon Park, Jong Dae Lim, Seung Hyun Hong
  • Publication number: 20190178331
    Abstract: A damper pulley for a crankshaft includes a hub mounted on one end of the crankshaft, a rim connected to the hub, an oil seal mounted on an outer surface of the hub, and a wear-resistant insert member integrally mounted on the hub and making contact with the oil seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Mun Gu Kang, Hee Sam Kang, Hyo Moon Joo, Young Chan Kim, Min Soo Kim, Jae Kwon Lee
  • Patent number: 10266931
    Abstract: An aluminum alloy is provided that includes magnesium (Mg) of about 8.0 wt % to 10.5 wt %, silicon (Si) of about 1.9 wt % to 3.4 wt %, copper (Cu) of about 0.4 wt % to 2.0 wt %, and a balance of Al. In addition, a vehicle part is manufactured using the same aluminum alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Hee Sam Kang, Eun Ji Hong
  • Patent number: 9957591
    Abstract: An aluminum alloy and a vehicle part manufactured from the aluminum alloy are provided. The aluminum alloy includes about 8.5 to 11.0 wt % of Mg, about 3.5 to 5.8 wt % of Si, about 2.0 to 3.0 wt % of Cu and the balance of Al.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Hee Sam Kang
  • Publication number: 20180023186
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of treating a composite piston pin, including: preparing the piston pin of which at least surface layer includes a composite material including a reinforcing fiber and a resin; improving roughness by processing the surface layer of the piston pin; and forming a coating layer on the surface layer processed to reduce a friction coefficient of the piston pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Sung Chul CHA, June Ho YANG, Hee Sam KANG, Chi Hoon CHOI, Sang Yoon PARK, Jong Dae LIM, Seung Hyun HONG
  • Publication number: 20170307082
    Abstract: A hybrid piston pin and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The hybrid piston pin includes a cylindrical pin formed of steel, a first reinforcement layer that is formed of a composite that includes reinforced fibers and a resin, having a cylindrical shape with a uniform thickness, and coupled to the interior surface of the cylindrical pin. A second reinforcement layer is formed of a composite that includes reinforced fibers having an elasticity that is less than the reinforced fibers of the first reinforcement layer. Further, a resin having a cylindrical shape with a uniform thickness is coupled to the interior surface of the first reinforcement layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Sang Yoon Park, Jeong Min Cho, Chi Hoon Choi, Jong Dae Lim, Hee Sam Kang
  • Patent number: 9732403
    Abstract: A wear-resistant alloy having a complex microstructure, which may include a range of about 8 to about 17 wt % of zinc (Zn), a range of about 5 to 8 wt % of tin (Sn), a range of about 9.4 to about 12.6 wt % of silicon (Si) and a balance of aluminum (Al), is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Hee Sam Kang
  • Patent number: 9650700
    Abstract: A swash plate includes aluminum (Al) as a main component and 35˜45 wt % of zinc (Zn), 1.5˜3.5 wt % of copper (Cu), 6˜10 wt % of silicon (Si), 0.2˜0.5 wt % of magnesium (Mg) and other inevitable impurities. A method of manufacturing the swash plate is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventor: Hee Sam Kang
  • Publication number: 20170130709
    Abstract: A swash plate includes 34.5 to 43.0 wt % of copper (Cu) and 0.5 to 2.8 wt % of silicon (Si), with a remainder of aluminum (Al) and other inevitable impurities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Hee Sam KANG
  • Publication number: 20160362768
    Abstract: A wear-resistant alloy having a complex microstructure, which may include a range of about 8 to about 17 wt % of zinc (Zn), a range of about 5 to 8 wt % of tin (Sn), a range of about 9.4 to about 12.6 wt % of silicon (Si) and a balance of aluminum (Al), is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Hee Sam Kang
  • Patent number: 9493863
    Abstract: A wear-resistant alloy having a complex microstructure, which may include a range of about 28 to 38 wt % of zinc (Zn), a range of about 1 to 3 wt % of tin (Sn), a range of about 0.4 to 1.4 wt of iron (Fe) and a balance of aluminum (Al), is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Hee Sam Kang
  • Patent number: 9493862
    Abstract: A wear-resistant aluminum alloy having a complex microstructure may include a range of about 19 to 27 wt % of zinc (Zn); a range of about 3 to 5 wt % of tin (Sn); a range of about 0.6 to 2.0 wt % of iron (Fe); and a balance of aluminum (Al).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Hee Sam Kang
  • Publication number: 20160108500
    Abstract: An alloy for die-cast vehicle parts and a method for manufacturing the alloy are provided. The alloy includes aluminum as a main component; magnesium in an amount of about 8.0 to 10.5 wt % based on the total weight of the alloy composition; silicon in an amount of about 1.9 to 3.4 wt % based on the total weight of the alloy composition; copper in an amount of about 0.4 to 2.0 wt % based on the total weight of the alloy composition; manganese in an amount of about 0.3 to 1.0 wt % based on the total weight of the alloy composition; beryllium (Be) at a maximum of about 50 ppm, and other essential impurities. Further, during the manufacturing process, a molten metal is heated to a temperature of about 670 to 730° C. and is injected into a die at a speed of about 3.0 m/s or greater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventor: Hee Sam Kang
  • Publication number: 20150167127
    Abstract: An aluminum alloy and a vehicle part manufactured from the aluminum alloy are provided. The aluminum alloy includes about 8.5 to 11.0 wt % of Mg, about 3.5 to 5.8 wt % of Si, about 2.0 to 3.0 wt % of Cu and the balance of Al.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventor: Hee Sam Kang
  • Publication number: 20150167136
    Abstract: An aluminum alloy is provided that includes magnesium (Mg) of about 8.0 wt % to 10.5 wt %, silicon (Si) of about 1.9 wt % to 3.4 wt %, copper (Cu) of about 0.4 wt % to 2.0 wt %, and a balance of Al. In addition, a vehicle part is manufactured using the same aluminum alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Hee Sam Kang, Eun Ji Hong
  • Publication number: 20140334970
    Abstract: A wear-resistant aluminum alloy having a complex microstructure may include a range of about 19 to 27 wt % of zinc (Zn); a range of about 3 to 5 wt % of tin (Sn); a range of about 0.6 to 2.0 wt % of iron (Fe); and a balance of aluminum (Al).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Hee Sam Kang
  • Publication number: 20140334969
    Abstract: A wear-resistant alloy having a complex microstructure is provided. from the microstructure includes a range of about 19 to about 27 wt % of zinc (Zn), a range of about 3 to about 5 wt % of tin (Sn), a range of about 7.6 to about 11 wt % of silicon (Si), and a balance of aluminum (Al).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventor: Hee Sam Kang