Patents by Inventor Joaquin Hung

Joaquin Hung 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).

  • Publication number: 20250121677
    Abstract: An active vehicle air intake shutter system is provided for installation at an air intake opening on a front end of a motor vehicle. An intake shutter assembly is pivotable about a shutter axis between a closed position and an open position. The intake shutter assembly includes an input connector offset radially with respect to the shutter axis. The system also comprises an actuator having an output shaft rotatable about an actuator axis. The output shaft has an output connector offset radially to the actuator axis. An intermediate linkage has a shutter connector for coupling to the input connector and an actuator connector for coupling to the output connector to enable rotation of the output shaft to pivot the shutter assembly for opening and closing. The actuator connector and the output connector provide an output multi-axial joint offset radially from the actuator axis. The shutter connector and the input connector provide an input multi-axial joint offset radially from the shutter axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Joaquin HUNG, Michael ENGLE, Zachary BUCKI
  • Patent number: 12157520
    Abstract: A tire hoist system mounted beneath a vehicle body and supporting a spare tire for raising and lowering. The tire hoist system comprises a take-up reel rotatable about a reel axis; a flexible support member; and a tire support for a spare tire. The flexible support member is coupled to the take-up reel. A reduction gear system includes a plurality of meshed gears, including a reduction input gear. An input gear system has (a) an output gear coupled to the reduction input gear of the reduction gear system such that rotation of the output gear drives the reduction input gear, (b) a driving input gear meshed with the output gear, and (c) an input element fixed with the driving input gear and engageable by a drive tool. The output gear is rotated about an output axis parallel or coincident with the reel axis and the input element and the driving input gear is rotatable about an input axis oriented at an angle to the reel axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: VENTRA GROUP CO.
    Inventors: Tim Rossi, Joaquin Hung
  • Publication number: 20240351429
    Abstract: An active vehicle air intake shutter system is provided for installation at first and second air intake openings on a front end of a motor vehicle that are angled relative to one another in both the rearward and lateral directions. The system comprises first and second intake shutter assemblies for mounting at the intake openings. A lateral shaft comprises a first and second shaft couplings each oriented axially with respect to the shaft axis. The first shaft coupling is configured to connect to a first coupling of the first intake shutter assembly at an angle to define a first angled joint that transfers pivotal movement therebetween without changing the angle therebetween. The second shaft coupling is also configured to connect to the second coupling of the second intake shutter assembly at an angle to define a second such angled joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Joaquin HUNG, Michael ENGLE, Zackary BUCKI
  • Publication number: 20240239424
    Abstract: A vehicle exterior air guiding device that includes: a fixed part intended to be attached to a motor vehicle, a movable part, at least one connecting mechanism allowing a movement of the movable part between a stowed position and a deployed position, and for each connecting mechanism, an assembling device having a link bar extending along a bar axis, the link bar being inserted in at least one opening defined in the movable part and in at least one opening defined in the connecting mechanism. The assembling device includes one fastening element extending along a fastening axis and locking the link bar in position, the bar axis and the fastening axis extending in different directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Cyrille GUYON, Steven Robert PERUCCA, Joaquin HUNG, Paul MARTINI, Michael PIN
  • Patent number: 11994894
    Abstract: A pedal assembly actuates a rigid actuator of a functional system in a motor vehicle. The assembly comprises a mounting bracket having spaced apart support members defining a pedal receiving space. A pedal arm has a pedal pad and an actuator connector. A pair of retainer brackets are normally in a retaining position secured against front-rear movement. At least one pivot pin pivotally connects the proximal end of the pedal arm to the retainer brackets. A pyrotechnic actuator has an input for receiving an actuating signal and when triggered enables deformation of the retainer bracket to a releasing position wherein the retainer brackets permit the at least one pivot pin and the proximal end of the pedal arm to move rearwardly with respect to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: VENTRA GROUP CO.
    Inventors: Steve Jarjoura, Terry Reid, Joaquin Hung
  • Publication number: 20230234527
    Abstract: A pedal assembly actuates a rigid actuator of a functional system in a motor vehicle. The assembly comprises a mounting bracket having spaced apart support members defining a pedal receiving space. A pedal arm has a pedal pad and an actuator connector. A pair of retainer brackets are normally in a retaining position secured against front-rear movement. At least one pivot pin pivotally connects the proximal end of the pedal arm to the retainer brackets. A pyrotechnic actuator has an input for receiving an actuating signal and when triggered enables deformation of the retainer bracket to a releasing position wherein the retainer brackets permit the at least one pivot pin and the proximal end of the pedal arm to move rearwardly with respect to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Steve JARJOURA, Terry REID, Joaquin HUNG
  • Publication number: 20230174171
    Abstract: An active air dam system comprises a mounting bracket for mounting beneath the vehicle; a linkage having an air dam mounting portion; and an air dam. The linkage moves between stored and deployed positions by a driver. The air dam is connected to the air dam mounting portion by a pivotal connector and a selectively releaseable connector, which cooperate to maintain a fixed relationship between the air dam and the air dam mounting portion. The selectively releaseable connector releases its connection in response to a force exceeding a threshold amount, thus enabling the air dam when striking an object in an active position thereof to pivot rearwardly. In another aspect, the active air dam system has a biasing structure for biasing the air dam forwardly about the pivotal connector, and is configured to enable the air dam to pivot rearwardly in response to a force applied thereto, thus enabling the air dam when striking an object in the active position thereof to pivot rearwardly and return pivoting forwardly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Joaquin HUNG, Steven PERUCCA
  • Patent number: 11667185
    Abstract: A ventilating device for ventilating a vehicle includes a frame defining an opening and a closing device including at least one closing flap extending in a general direction in the opening. The closing device is movable between open and closed positions such that a passage surface for the air through the ventilating device is smaller than the passage surface for the air when the closing device is in the open position. The flap is movable between open and closed positions and is mounted pivotably on the frame in order to pivot between the open and closed positions. The closing device includes a guide system for guiding the flap, which is arranged between two ends of the flap and includes a guide slot and a pin moving in the guide slot between the open and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Flex-N-Gate France
    Inventors: Cyrille Guyon, Joaquin Hung
  • Publication number: 20230091322
    Abstract: A tire hoist system mounted beneath a vehicle body and supporting a spare tire for raising and lowering. The tire hoist system comprises a take-up reel rotatable about a reel axis; a flexible support member; and a tire support for a spare tire. The flexible support member is coupled to the take-up reel. A reduction gear system includes a plurality of meshed gears, including a reduction input gear. An input gear system has (a) an output gear coupled to the reduction input gear of the reduction gear system such that rotation of the output gear drives the reduction input gear, (b) a driving input gear meshed with the output gear, and (c) an input element fixed with the driving input gear and engageable by a drive tool. The output gear is rotated about an output axis parallel or coincident with the reel axis and the input element and the driving input gear is rotatable about an input axis oriented at an angle to the reel axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Tim ROSSI, Joaquin HUNG
  • Patent number: 11608123
    Abstract: A tailgate system for a vehicle comprises a tailgate and a support system. The tailgate includes a movable tailgate portion movably connected to the tailgate and configured to cover an access opening in the tailgate. The support system is selectively operable between a connected state connected to both the tailgate and the movable tailgate portion and a disconnected state. The support system in the connected state is configured to support the movable tailgate portion in a step position pivoted downwardly from the tailgate in an open position thereof to provide a step. The support system in the disconnected state is configured to allow the movable tailgate portion to pivot downwardly from the tailgate in a closed position to the downwardly extending open position. The angle of pivotal movement of the movable tailgate portion relative to the tailgate is greater in the downwardly extending open position than in the step position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: VENTRA GROUP, CO.
    Inventors: Steve Jarjoura, Joaquin Hung, Wayne Doswell, Guido Benvenuto
  • Patent number: 11577791
    Abstract: A tailgate system for a vehicle comprises a tailgate pivotally mounted to a vehicle body for movement about a generally horizontal pivot axis between an open position and a closed position. The tailgate has an access opening configured to provide access to a vehicle bed area when the tailgate is in the closed position. The tailgate also has a movable tailgate portion movably connected to the tailgate. The movable tailgate portion is configured to cover the access opening in the tailgate when in a closed position of the movable tailgate portion. The tailgate also has a pocket opening for receiving the movable tailgate portion therein. The movable tailgate portion is slideably mounted to the tailgate for movement to an open position in which the movable tailgate portion is received in the pocket opening in the tailgate to uncover the access opening in the tailgate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: VENTRA GROUP CO.
    Inventors: Joaquin Hung, Tony Fabiano, Steve jArjoura, Wayne Doswell
  • Publication number: 20210221448
    Abstract: A tailgate system for a vehicle comprises a tailgate pivotally mounted to a vehicle body for movement about a generally horizontal pivot axis between an open position and a closed position. The tailgate has an access opening configured to provide access to a vehicle bed area when the tailgate is in the closed position. The tailgate also has a movable tailgate portion movably connected to the tailgate. The movable tailgate portion is configured to cover the access opening in the tailgate when in a closed position of the movable tailgate portion. The tailgate also has a pocket opening for receiving the movable tailgate portion therein. The movable tailgate portion is slideably mounted to the tailgate for movement to an open position in which the movable tailgate portion is received in the pocket opening in the tailgate to uncover the access opening in the tailgate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Joaquin HUNG, Tony FABIANO, Steve jARJOURA, Wayne DOSWELL
  • Publication number: 20200269679
    Abstract: A ventilating device for ventilating a vehicle includes a frame defining an opening and a closing device including at least one closing flap extending in a general direction in the opening. The closing device is movable between open and closed positions such that a passage surface for the air through the ventilating device is smaller than the passage surface for the air when the closing device is in the open position. The flap is movable between open and closed positions and is mounted pivotably on the frame in order to pivot between the open and closed positions. The closing device includes a guide system for guiding the flap, which is arranged between two ends of the flap and includes a guide slot and a pin moving in the guide slot between the open and closed positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Cyrille GUYON, Joaquin HUNG
  • Patent number: 10688973
    Abstract: A parking brake emulator assembly for a vehicle is provided. The emulator assembly includes a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes a front spring mounting flange with a spring mounting hole. The emulator assembly further includes a brake lever, a spring guiding rod, a spring, and a rear spring holder. The brake lever is rotatable relative to the mounting bracket into a neutral position and a brake application position. The spring guiding rod is coupled to the brake lever via a pinned connection, and extends through the spring and the rear spring holder. Rotation of the brake lever from the neutral position to the brake application position moves the pinned connection to thereby move the spring guiding rod and the rear spring holder towards the front spring mounting flange, thereby compressing the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: FLEX-N-GATE ADVANCED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LLC
    Inventors: Jaafar Bashiry-Khoshraftar, Simon Kwan Hoi Chan, Hai Yang Zou, Rajesh Marwaha, Joaquin Hung, Ramesh Periasamy
  • Publication number: 20190329743
    Abstract: A parking brake emulator assembly for a vehicle is provided. The emulator assembly includes a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes a front spring mounting flange with a spring mounting hole. The emulator assembly further includes a brake lever, a spring guiding rod, a spring, and a rear spring holder. The brake lever is rotatable relative to the mounting bracket into a neutral position and a brake application position. The spring guiding rod is coupled to the brake lever via a pinned connection, and extends through the spring and the rear spring holder. Rotation of the brake lever from the neutral position to the brake application position moves the pinned connection to thereby move the spring guiding rod and the rear spring holder towards the front spring mounting flange, thereby compressing the spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Joaquin Hung, Rajesh Marwaha, Ramesh Periasamy, Jaafar Bashiry-Khoshraftar, Simon Kwan Hoi Chan, Hai Yang Zou
  • Patent number: 9956866
    Abstract: Active grille shutter. In an embodiment of a shutter system of the present disclosure, the shutter system comprises a plurality of moveable louvers, at least one lifter, the lifter including a lifter arm having a plurality of platforms and a plurality of spurs extending therefrom, a plurality of tensioners, and a drive mechanism connected to the lifter arm and structured to reversibly move the lifter arm and the plurality of platforms extending therefrom, wherein the movement of the lifter arm and platforms causes each louver to rotate about a pin extending therefrom, the pin adjacent and offset from the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Flex-N-Gate Advanced Product Development, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Shaw, Joaquin Hung, Wayne T. Doswell
  • Patent number: 9677311
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a hinge assembly for mounting a closure member or tailgate to a vehicle. It includes a hinge bracket and connector body for connection to one side of the tailgate. The connector body provides a fixed connection to the vehicle and enables the hinge bracket to rotate about a pivot axis, so that the tailgate rotates. Also included are a first torque rod having one end fixed to the connector body and an opposite, free end, and a second torque rod spaced from the first torque rod and pivot axis. The second torque rod has one end fixed to the hinge bracket and an opposite, free end. A connector device anchors the free ends of the torque rods together within the tailgate, so that the rods deflect when the tailgate is pivoted between its opened and closed positions to produce a biasing torque towards an opposite position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: VENTRA GROUP, CO.
    Inventors: David W. Shaw, Joaquin Hung
  • Publication number: 20170106741
    Abstract: Active grille shutter. In an embodiment of a shutter system of the present disclosure, the shutter system comprises a plurality of moveable louvers, at least one lifter, the lifter including a lifter arm having a plurality of platforms and a plurality of spurs extending therefrom, a plurality of tensioners, and a drive mechanism connected to the lifter arm and structured to reversibly move the lifter arm and the plurality of platforms extending therefrom, wherein the movement of the lifter arm and platforms causes each louver to rotate about a pin extending therefrom, the pin adjacent and offset from the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Applicant: Flex-N-Gate Advanced Product Development, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Shaw, Joaquin Hung, Wayne Doswell, II
  • Publication number: 20160347379
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a hinge assembly for mounting a closure member or tailgate to a vehicle. It includes a hinge bracket and connector body for connection to one side of the tailgate. The connector body provides a fixed connection to the vehicle and enables the hinge bracket to rotate about a pivot axis, so that the tailgate rotates. Also included are a first torque rod having one end fixed to the connector body and an opposite, free end, and a second torque rod spaced from the first torque rod and pivot axis. The second torque rod has one end fixed to the hinge bracket and an opposite, free end. A connector device anchors the free ends of the torque rods together within the tailgate, so that the rods deflect when the tailgate is pivoted between its opened and closed positions to produce a biasing torque towards an opposite position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: David W. Shaw, Joaquin Hung
  • Patent number: 8768574
    Abstract: A vehicle hood hinge assembly comprises a first hinge member; a second hinge member; a vehicle hood mount for connecting the vehicle hood member to the second hinge member, the vehicle hood mount being movably connected to the second hinge member for movement relative to the second hinge member between an operating position and an elevated position; a releasable lock for releasably locking the vehicle hood mount to the second hinge member in the operating position; a driving member movably connected to the first hinge member on the vehicle body; and an actuator for receiving an impact detection signal and, in response to the impact detection signal, configured to move the driving member so as to release the releasable lock and move vehicle hood mount from the operating position to the elevated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventors: David W. Shaw, Joaquin Hung, Brad Patzer, Simar Sodhi, Bruce Macnaughton, Rick Kalaska