Patents by Inventor Jin-Sang Chung
Jin-Sang Chung 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).
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Publication number: 20160168882Abstract: A door latch device includes a cable, a lever, biased by a spring, rotatable along a rotation path when pulled by the cable, a back plate, a cable disengagement preventing portion branched from the back plate, and a lever rotation preventing portion extending from an end of the cable disengagement preventing portion. The lever rotation preventing portion is deformable by an external force to the rotation path of the lever so as to prevent unlocking of the door latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Jin Sang CHUNG
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Patent number: 8176760Abstract: According to the present invention, a key interlock device for a steering column lock device realizes rapid and smooth operation so as not to inconvenience a user, and, when a gear shift lever is switched between a P range and R range, does not generate noise due to performance of a key interlock function in the key interlock device implemented in the steering column lock device of a smart key system.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2006Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventor: Jin-Sang Chung
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Patent number: 8128531Abstract: A key interlock control system may include a parking position switch unit configured to detect whether a gearshift lever is located in a parking position; an ignition switch unit configured to be electrically connected to at least a power terminal for supplying electrical power to at least an electric or electronic component by manipulation of an ignition key; and a control unit configured to receive a signal from the parking position switch unit and a signal from the ignition switch unit and to determine whether the ignition key is to be locked by a key interlock unit based on the signals of the parking position switch unit and the ignition switch unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventor: Jin Sang Chung
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Patent number: 8079239Abstract: A key interlock device includes a body, a camshaft provided in the body so as to be rotated by manipulation of an ignition key, and at least an anti-rotation member provided in the camshaft and being engaged with the body when the camshaft rotates beyond a predetermined speed in one direction to restrict rotation of the camshaft but being disengaged with the body when the camshaft rotates in a reverse direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventor: Jin Sang Chung
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Publication number: 20110100075Abstract: A key interlock device for a vehicle may include camshaft including a locking plate, wherein the locking plate has a first curved portion and a second curved portion to form an inter-wall therebetween, a solenoid including a lock bar disposed above the locking plate, and a controller that detects whether the shift lever is at the PARK position and the position of the key and controls the lock bar to be coupled to or decoupled from the locking plate in accordance with the detected result, wherein the lock bar is coupled to the first curved portion while the key is at the LOCK position, and is disposed above the second curved portion when the key is at the ON position, and wherein the lock bar prevents the key from turning from the ON position to the ACC position while the lock bar is coupled to the second curved portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventors: Young-Bum CHO, Jin-Sang Chung
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Publication number: 20100132417Abstract: A key interlock system for use in a vehicle may include a start key having a locking groove and inserted into a start key receiving groove formed in an operating knob which is rotatably received in a switch box, a stopper selectively connecting the switch box with the start key, wherein the stopper includes a body configured to be inserted into the locking groove of the switch key through the switch box and the operating knob, an elastic member resiliently supporting the stopper in a direction against the operating knob, and an actuator generating an operating force to the stopper against an elastic force of the elastic member to selectively insert the stopper into the locking groove of the start key when a shift lever is in any position except for a parking position and the start key is rotated from an ON position to an ACC position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventor: Jin Sang Chung
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Publication number: 20100107709Abstract: A key interlock device includes a body, a camshaft provided in the body so as to be rotated by manipulation of an ignition key, and at least an anti-rotation member provided in the camshaft and being engaged with the body when the camshaft rotates beyond a predetermined speed in one direction to restrict rotation of the camshaft but being disengaged with the body when the camshaft rotates in a reverse direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORP.Inventor: Jin Sang Chung
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Publication number: 20090293566Abstract: A key locking device for an immobilizer system may include a rotor casing having an inner space therein, a rotor rotatably coupled to the rotor casing in the inner space thereof and having a first key hole formed in a front end of the rotor, a locking member selectively coupling the rotor, the rotor casing, and the vehicle key according to rotation of the vehicle key, and/or the vehicle key to be inserted into the rotor through the first key hole and having a locking notch, so that when the vehicle key is inserted into the rotor through the first key hole and rotated along the rotor casing, the vehicle key activates the locking member to lock the vehicle key to the rotor through the locking notch of the vehicle key such that the vehicle key is prevented from being released from the rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventor: Jin Sang CHUNG
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Publication number: 20090298643Abstract: A key interlock control system may include a parking position switch unit configured to detect whether a gearshift lever is located in a parking position; an ignition switch unit configured to be electrically connected to at least a power terminal for supplying electrical power to at least an electric or electronic component by manipulation of an ignition key; and a control unit configured to receive a signal from the parking position switch unit and a signal from the ignition switch unit and to determine whether the ignition key is to be locked by a key interlock unit based on the signals of the parking position switch unit and the ignition switch unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATIONInventor: Jin Sang CHUNG
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Patent number: 7299669Abstract: A steering column locking device has an electromagnetic key interlock function that operates a solenoid to prevents a key knob from being undesirably moved to a lock position, as well as a mechanical key interlock function to conduct the key interlock function even when the solenoid malfunctions. The device includes the key knob and a plunger coupled to the key knob, so that when a user manipulates the key knob to start the vehicle, the plunger both moves axially and rotates. A cam shaft is coupled to the plunger, and a return spring is provided between the plunger and the cam shaft to bias the plunger towards the key knob. A stroke restrictor restricts a stroke of the plunger in the axial direction, and a push release functioning mechanism mechanically prevents the plunger from rotating from an accessory position to a lock position when the key interlock function fails.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventors: Jin-Sang Chung, Sung-Ook Choi
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Publication number: 20070131004Abstract: According to the present invention, a key interlock device for a steering column lock device realizes rapid and smooth operation so as not to inconvenience a user, and, when a gear shift lever is switched between a P range and R range, does not generate noise due to performance of a key interlock function in the key interlock device implemented in the steering column lock device of a smart key system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventor: Jin-Sang Chung
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Patent number: 7174755Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mounting structure of a steering column locking device which makes it possible for the steering column locking device to be rotated upwards with respect to a steering column by an impact when part of a driver's body bumps against the steering column locking device in an accident, thereby minimizing injury to the driver. The mounting structure of the steering column locking device according to the present invention includes a connection housing which is mounted at a first end thereof to a steering column, with a coupling slot formed in a second end of the connection housing. The mounting structure of the steering column locking device further includes a coupling protrusion which is provided on the steering column locking device so that the coupling protrusion is movable inserted into the coupling slot of the connection housing, and a locking pin which is fitted into the coupling slot to support the coupling protrusion such that the coupling protrusion remains a stationary state.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2005Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Huf Hulsbeck & Furst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Sung-Ook Choi, Jin-Sang Chung
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Patent number: 7028515Abstract: An improved burglarproof locking device for a vehicle is disclosed. The locked status of the locking device is not released by a strong impact or by an external magnetic force, thereby preventing the car from being stolen. Thus the reliability of the locking device is improved.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventor: Jin-Sang Chung
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Patent number: 7009479Abstract: The compact steering column lock for a personal identification card system is provided to stably execute a conversion function of engaging or disengaging the maneuverability of a knob and a key interlock function and the like by receiving a control signal from a controller and a knob manipulation force from the user. The steering column lock for a personal identification card system comprises a bi-directional solenoid actuator, a lever, an actuating plate, a permanent magnet, a coil spring, and a cam shaft having a pivot axis, which is perpendicular to said pivot axis of said lever, the cam shaft including a cam whose pivot state is converted according to a pivot state of the blocking part of said lever.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2004Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventors: Jin-Sang Chung, Sung-Ook Choi
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Publication number: 20030233857Abstract: An improved burglarproof locking device for a vehicle is disclosed. The locked status of the locking device is not released by a strong impact or by an external magnetic force, thereby preventing the car from being stolen. Thus the reliability of the locking device is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2002Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventor: Jin-Sang Chung
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Publication number: 20030231100Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicular burglarproof device. The device determines whether a vehicle is used by an authorized driver through wireless communication between an identification information unit of a fob and an electronic control unit installed inside the vehicle. The device provides for the starting of the engine and unlocking the steering operations without the separate step of inserting a key.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Jin-Sang Chung