Patents by Inventor Hoojin KIM

Hoojin KIM 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: 11959488
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a blower, the blower according to an embodiment of the present invention comprising: a lower case having a suction hole formed therein through which air is introduced; an upper case arranged on the upper side of the lower case and having a discharge hole formed therein through which air is discharged; and a fan arranged in the lower case and including a plurality of blades. Each of the plurality of blades includes a plurality of airfoils respectively extending along different camber lines from one another, and a leading edge of connecting the leading ends of the plurality of airfoils. Entrance angles formed by the respective camber lines of the plurality of airfoils and the rotation directions of the blades are different from one another. Thus, due to the curved shape of the leading edge and the design of a recessed notch, a flow separating from the leading edge is reduced, and thus, there is an advantage in that air volume performance is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jaehyuk Jung, Seokho Choi, Changhoon Lee, Juhyun Kim, Hyungho Park, Hoojin Kim, Yongmin Kim, Chiyoung Choi
  • Patent number: 11939986
    Abstract: A blower includes a first extension having a first discharge port formed in a first wall, a second extension having a second discharge port formed in a second wall facing and spaced apart from the first wall, a fan provided below the first and second extensions to guide air toward each of the first tower and the second tower, a first gate provided inside the first tower or protruding from the first wall, a second gate provided inside the second tower or protruding from the second wall, a first guide motor to change a position of the first gate, and a second guide motor to change a position of the second gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jaehyuk Jung, Kidong Kim, Hoojin Kim, Haein Jung, Seokho Choi, Hyungho Park, Yongmin Kim, Chiyoung Choi
  • Patent number: 11920611
    Abstract: A blower is disclosed. The blower of the present disclosure comprises: a fan generating flow of air; a lower body providing an internal space in which the fan is installed, and having a suction hole through which air passes; an upper body being an upper body, which is installed over the lower body and forms a channel that communicates with the internal space of the lower body, and having a space formed through the upper body in a front-rear direction; a slit formed to pass through the upper body and discharging air flowing through the channel of the upper body to an outside of the upper body; and a vane or a door movably installed inside the upper body, and adjusting a flow direction of the air passing through the slit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Yongmin Kim, Hyungho Park, Hoojin Kim, Jaehyeon Kim, Kidong Kim, Seokho Choi
  • Patent number: 11885336
    Abstract: A blower may include a first case and a second case provided above the first case and having a first tower and a second tower that have a passage therebetween. A display assembly is received in the second case at a position that does not interfere with air flowing in the passage. An inner surface of the second tower and an outer surface of a diffuser define a space in which the display assembly is received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hosik Jang, Kibbum Park, Seungho Baek, Hyungho Park, Hoojin Kim, Haein Jung, Jaehyuk Jung, Yongmin Kim, Chiyoung Choi
  • Publication number: 20230358244
    Abstract: A blower may include a lower case having a suction port, a fan provided inside the lower case, an upper case provided above the lower case and having a space through which air blown from the fan flows, a discharge port penetrating the upper case and formed to be elongated, and a flow guide provided in the space and extending in a direction crossing a longitudinal direction of the discharge port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Yongmin KIM, Hoojin Kim, Chiyoung Choi, Hyungho Park
  • Publication number: 20230358251
    Abstract: A blower is provided that may include a fan that creates airflow; a lower body forming a lower space therein in which the fan may be disposed, and having at least one suction hole through which air passes; a first upper body positioned above the lower body, and forming a first inner space that communicates with the lower space of the lower body; a second upper body positioned above the lower body, and forming a second inner space that communicates with the lower space of the lower body, the second upper body being spaced apart from the first upper body; and a space formed between the first upper body and the second upper body, and opened in a frontward-rearward direction. The first upper body may include a first slit formed through the first upper body such that air in the first inner space may be discharged into the space, and the second upper body may include a second slit formed through the second upper body such that air in the second inner space may be discharged into the space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jaehyuk JUNG, Kidong Kim, Seokho Choi, Hyungho Park, Hoojin Kim, Haein Jung, Changhoon Lee, Yongmin Kim, Chiyoung Choi
  • Patent number: 11808274
    Abstract: A blower includes a first tower and a second tower spaced apart from each other each having discharge ports that face each other. A gate is movably installed in at least one of the first tower or the second tower to protrude into and out of the space between the first and second towers to change a flow of air discharged out of the discharge ports. A guide motor may be configured to move the gate. The discharge ports may be provided at a rear side of the space to discharge air toward a front of the space, while the gate may be moved to cover the front side of the space to guide air upward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jaehyuk Jung, Kidong Kim, Hyungho Park, Hoojin Kim, Haein Jung, Yongmin Kim, Chiyoung Choi
  • Patent number: 11802569
    Abstract: First and second towers may discharge air. An airflow guide or converter may change a direction of the air discharged from the first tower and the second tower by moving a gate inside and outside of at least one of the first or second towers so as to block discharged air flowing forward and selectively facilitate an upward air flow. The airflow converter may include a guide motor to provide a driving force, the gate, which may reciprocate between the inside and the outside of the first and/or second towers; and a board guider connected to the gate to transmit a driving force of the guide motor to the gate as a linear motion force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jaehyeon Kim, Hoojin Kim, Siyoung Oh, Yongmin Kim, Kidong Kim, Seokho Choi, Hyungho Park, Chiyoung Choi
  • Patent number: 11767852
    Abstract: A blower may include a lower case having a suction port and a fan and an upper case having at least one main discharge port and at least one auxiliary discharge port. The auxiliary discharge port may be positioned in front of and below the main discharge port to discharge air introduced through the suction port upward. A door may open and/or close the auxiliary discharge port, and a door motor may power the door. The upper case may be formed as two towers defining a blowing space therebetween, and the at least one auxiliary discharge port may include a plurality of auxiliary discharge ports formed in inner walls of the two towers to face each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jaehyeon Kim, Yongmin Kim, Kidong Kim, Seokho Choi, Hyungho Park, Hoojin Kim, Chiyoung Choi
  • Patent number: 11754090
    Abstract: A blower is provided that may include a fan that creates airflow; a lower body forming a lower space therein in which the fan may be disposed, and having at least one suction hole through which air passes; a first upper body positioned above the lower body, and forming a first inner space that communicates with the lower space of the lower body; a second upper body positioned above the lower body, and forming a second inner space that communicates with the lower space of the lower body, the second upper body being spaced apart from the first upper body; and a space formed between the first upper body and the second upper body, and opened in a frontward-rearward direction. The first upper body may include a first slit formed through the first upper body such that air in the first inner space may be discharged into the space, and the second upper body may include a second slit formed through the second upper body such that air in the second inner space may be discharged into the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jaehyuk Jung, Kidong Kim, Seokho Choi, Hyungho Park, Hoojin Kim, Haein Jung, Changhoon Lee, Yongmin Kim, Chiyoung Choi
  • Patent number: 11746800
    Abstract: A blower is provided that may include a fan that creates airflow; a lower body forming an inner space in which the fan may be installed, and having at least one suction hole through which air passes; an upper body positioned above the lower body and including a first upper body forming a first inner space that communicates with the inner space of the lower body, and a second upper body forming a second inner space that communicates with the inner space of the lower body and spaced apart from the first upper body; a space formed between the first upper body and the second upper body and opened in a frontward-rearward direction; a first opening formed through a first boundary surface of the first upper body facing the space; a second opening formed through a second boundary surface of the second upper body facing the space; and a door assembly including a first door installed at the first upper body and that opens and closes the first opening, and a second door installed at the second upper body and that opens
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jaehyun Kim, Yongmin Kim, Kidong Kim, Seokho Choi, Hyungho Park, Hoojin Kim, Chiyoung Choi
  • Patent number: 11739760
    Abstract: A blower may include a lower case having a suction port, a fan provided inside the lower case, an upper case provided above the lower case and having a space through which air blown from the fan flows, a discharge port penetrating the upper case and formed to be elongated, and a flow guide provided in the space and extending in a direction crossing a longitudinal direction of the discharge port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Yongmin Kim, Hoojin Kim, Chiyoung Choi, Hyungho Park
  • Publication number: 20230265860
    Abstract: A blower may include a base, a case provided above the base and having an air inlet and an air outlet, a fan provided inside the case, a rotating plate connected to the case and provided to be rotatable above the base, a motor to rotate the rotating plate, and a bearing provided between the rotating plate and the base, fixed to the rotating plate, and supported movably on the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Jaehyeon Kim, Haein Jung, Kibbum Park, Yongmin Kim, Seungho Baek, Kidong Kim, Seokho Choi, Hyungho Park, Hoojin Kim, Siyoung Oh, Hosik Jang, Chiyoung Choi
  • Patent number: 11708997
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein may provide an air conditioner having a case and a cover coupled to the case. A cover separation unit may separate the cover from the case at upper and lower sides. The cover separation unit may include a lever that slides along an outer surface of the case and a pusher rotatably coupled to the lever to rotate to push the cover. A guide may guide the pusher to rotate as the pusher is moved along an outer surface of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hosik Jang, Seungho Baek, Haein Jung, Kibbum Park, Seokho Choi, Hyungho Park, Hoojin Kim, Inbeom Cheon, Jaehyuk Jung, Juhyun Kim, Yongmin Kim, Chiyoung Choi
  • Publication number: 20230213039
    Abstract: A blower includes a first extension having a first discharge port formed in a first wall, a second extension having a second discharge port formed in a second wall facing and spaced apart from the first wall, a fan provided below the first and second extensions to guide air toward each of the first tower and the second tower, a first gate provided inside the first tower or protruding from the first wall, a second gate provided inside the second tower or protruding from the second wall, a first guide motor to change a position of the first gate, and a second guide motor to change a position of the second gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Jaehyuk JUNG, Kidong Kim, Hoojin Kim, Haein Jung, Seokho Choi, Hyungho Park, Yongmin Kim, Chiyoung Choi
  • Patent number: 11655826
    Abstract: A blower may include a base, a case provided above the base and having an air inlet and an air outlet, a fan provided inside the case, a rotating plate connected to the case and provided to be rotatable above the base, a motor to rotate the rotating plate, and a bearing provided between the rotating plate and the base, fixed to the rotating plate, and supported movably on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jaehyeon Kim, Haein Jung, Kibbum Park, Yongmin Kim, Seungho Baek, Kidong Kim, Seokho Choi, Hyungho Park, Hoojin Kim, Siyoung Oh, Hosik Jang, Chiyoung Choi
  • Publication number: 20230122270
    Abstract: A blower is disclosed. The blower of the present disclosure comprises: a fan for producing air flow; a lower body providing an inner space in which the fan is installed, and having an intake hole through which air passes; an upper body placed on the lower body to form a flow passage which communicates with the inner space of the lower body, and having a space which is formed to pass through the upper body in the forward and backward direction, wherein the upper body includes a slit which is formed through the upper body and through which air flowing through the flow passage of the upper body is discharged to the space, and the slit comprises: a rear slit adjacent to the rear end of the upper body; and a front slit adjacent to the front end of the upper body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Jaehyuk JUNG, Seungho BAEK, Kidong KIM, Seokho CHOI, Hoojin KIM, Haein JUNG, Changhoon LEE, Hosik JANG, Kibbum PARK, Yongmin KIM, Jaehyeon KIM
  • Patent number: 11624369
    Abstract: A blower includes a first extension having a first discharge port formed in a first wall, a second extension having a second discharge port formed in a second wall facing and spaced apart from the first wall, a fan provided below the first and second extensions to guide air toward each of the first tower and the second tower, a first gate provided inside the first tower or protruding from the first wall, a second gate provided inside the second tower or protruding from the second wall, a first guide motor to change a position of the first gate, and a second guide motor to change a position of the second gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jaehyuk Jung, Kidong Kim, Hoojin Kim, Haein Jung, Seokho Choi, Hyungho Park, Yongmin Kim, Chiyoung Choi
  • Publication number: 20230102734
    Abstract: A blower is disclosed. The blower of the present disclosure comprises: a fan generating flow of air; a lower body providing an internal space in which the fan is installed, and having a suction hole through which air passes; an upper body being an upper body, which is installed over the lower body and forms a channel that communicates with the internal space of the lower body, and having a space formed through the upper body in a front-rear direction; a slit formed to pass through the upper body and discharging air flowing through the channel of the upper body to an outside of the upper body; and a vane or a door movably installed inside the upper body, and adjusting a flow direction of the air passing through the slit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Yongmin KIM, Hyungho PARK, Hoojin KIM, Jaehyeon KIM, Kidong KIM, Seokho CHOI
  • Publication number: 20230093821
    Abstract: A blower may include a first case and a second case provided above the first case and having a first tower and a second tower that have a passage therebetween. A display assembly is received in the second case at a position that does not interfere with air flowing in the passage. An inner surface of the second tower and an outer surface of a diffuser define a space in which the display assembly is received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Hosik JANG, Kibbum PARK, Seungho BAEK, Hyungho PARK, Hoojin KIM, Haein JUNG, Jaehyuk JUNG, Yongmin KIM, Chiyoung CHOI