Patents by Inventor Jong Rak Kim

Jong Rak 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).

  • Publication number: 20170326264
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an air cleaner which performs dust collection and sterilization as well as deodorization while having a small size enough to be fitted into a vehicle cup holder for its use, and has a strong and easy maintenance structure. The air cleaner includes a photocatalytic UV LED (57) installed on an UV LED substrate (55), and a photocatalytic filter installed on a surface facing the photocatalytic UV LED while being spaced apart from the UV LED substrate. The photocatalytic filter has a structure in which a photocatalytic material is coated on a base in which a plurality of cells (83) defining an air flow path in a direction toward the photocatalytic UV LED are arranged in parallel adjacent to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Jong Rak Kim, Jae Seon Yi, Ik Hwan Ko, Sang Hwan Byun, Sang Cheol Shin, Ji Won Kim, Seong Min Lee, Jae Hak Jeong
  • Patent number: 9205159
    Abstract: A multi-charging and sterilizing apparatus includes a case having a slot unit on one surface thereof; a plurality of slots defined in the slot unit such that a plurality of objects are inserted into and mounted in the plurality of slots; and ultraviolet sources disposed in the respective slots to irradiate ultraviolet on front surfaces and rear surfaces of the objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: SEOUL VIOSYS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jong-Rak Kim
  • Publication number: 20150115173
    Abstract: A multi-charging and sterilizing apparatus includes a case having a slot unit on one surface thereof; a plurality of slots defined in the slot unit such that a plurality of objects are inserted into and mounted in the plurality of slots; and ultraviolet sources disposed in the respective slots to irradiate ultraviolet on front surfaces and rear surfaces of the objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Jong-Rak Kim
  • Patent number: 8854837
    Abstract: There is provided a boost converter capable of reducing voltage stress within each element thereof, without using a separate loss snubber circuit, by clamping a voltage applied to an output diode to correspond to a difference between an input voltage and an output voltage. The boost converter includes a transformer including a primary winding receiving an input power and a secondary winding electromagnetically coupled to the primary winding and having a preset turn ratio therewith; a switching unit switching the input power transferred to the primary winding on and off according to a preset duty ratio; a stabilizing unit including an output diode rectifying the power outputted from the secondary winding to stabilize an output power; and a clamping unit clamping a voltage applied to the output diode to correspond to a difference between the input power and the output power during a switching on operation of the switching unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyo Young Kim, Jong Rak Kim, Sung Hun Oh, Jin Hwan Kim
  • Patent number: 8752887
    Abstract: A hybrid combination structure of a roof frame is provided. In particular, the hybrid combination structure of a roof frame is configured to include a roof frame made of a plastic material, a front reinforce panel made of a steel material and mounted at a front of the roof frame, a center reinforce panel made of a steel material and mounted at a middle of the roof frame, and a rear reinforce panel made of a steel material and mounted at a rear of the roof frame to provide the integral roof frame in which steel and plastic are combined with each other, thereby improving sag and torsion problems to improve support rigidity and reducing weight and costs to improve a value of the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Webasto Donghee Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeong Hoon Park, Jong Rak Kim
  • Publication number: 20130341972
    Abstract: A roller blind apparatus for panoramic sunroofs, in which front and rear roller blinds can be opened or closed by respective motors, thereby providing more convenience to a user. The apparatus includes front and rear roller blinds; a first drive means generating drive power for opening or closing the front roller blind; a second drive means generating drive power for opening or closing the rear roller blind such that the rear roller blind can be operated separately from the front roller blind; a power transmission unit that transmits the drive power of the first drive means so as to allow a moving glass to be operated in conjunction with the opening/closing motion of the front roller blind; and a control unit that controls a supply of electric power to the first and second drive means so as to control the motions of the front and rear roller blinds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: WEBASTO DONGHEE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Su-Yun Choi, Jong-Rak Kim, Seong-Min Gwak, Chang-Min Park
  • Publication number: 20130341973
    Abstract: A two-way interlock sliding system and a roller blind apparatus having the system, which has a power transmission unit causing two drive units to interlock-slide using one motor, thereby realizing a simple construction of the apparatus. The roller blind apparatus includes a front roller blind provided in a sunroof of a vehicle, a rear roller blind interlocked with the front roller blind so as to be opened or closed simultaneously with the front roller blind; a drive means generating drive power; a moving glass operated in conjunction with opening or closing motions of the two roller blinds; a power transmission unit for transmitting the power of the drive means such that the moving glass can be operated in conjunction with the opening or closing motions of the two roller blinds; and a control unit for controlling the drive means so as to control operations of the two roller blinds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: WEBASTO DONGHEE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Su-Yun Choi, Jong-Rak Kim, Seong-Min Gwak, Chang-Min Park
  • Patent number: 8362709
    Abstract: There are provided a current balance circuit having a protection function that prevents the current balance circuit from being damaged during a preset time period by maintaining a constant level of power being supplied to the lamp, and a power supply. The current balance circuit having the protection function includes a current balance unit maintaining current balance of lamp driving power supplied to a lamp unit including a plurality of lamps, and a protection unit detecting the lamp driving power supplied to the lamp unit from the current balance unit, cutting-off the lamp driving power after a preset time period when the lamp operates abnormally, and controlling a voltage level of the lamp driving power to a preset reference voltage level or lower during the preset time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Won Sik Chong, Jong Rak Kim, Kyoung Ho Yoon, Yoon Seok Seo
  • Patent number: 8174203
    Abstract: A lamp driving circuit includes a first printed circuit board and a second printed circuit board. The first printed circuit board includes a switching unit for switching an input power source, a control unit for controlling the switching unit, an inverter transformer connected to the switching unit, and a voltage conversion unit for converting a feedback reference current for controlling an output current applied from the inverter transformer into a reference voltage and applying the reference voltage to the control unit. The voltage conversion unit is connected to the inverter transformer and the control unit. The voltage conversion unit is connected to a first feedback terminal. The second printed circuit board includes a plurality of balance coils connected to a plurality of lamps so that the same output currents are applied to the lamps, a second feedback terminal connected to the first feedback terminal, and a current conversion unit connected to the second feedback terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ju Rae Kim, Jong Rak Kim, Min Jin Kim
  • Publication number: 20120063172
    Abstract: There is provided a boost converter capable of reducing voltage stress within each element thereof, without using a separate loss snubber circuit, by clamping a voltage applied to an output diode to correspond to a difference between an input voltage and an output voltage. The boost converter includes a transformer including a primary winding receiving an input power and a secondary winding electromagnetically coupled to the primary winding and having a preset turn ratio therewith; a switching unit switching the input power transferred to the primary winding on and off according to a preset duty ratio; a stabilizing unit including an output diode rectifying the power outputted from the secondary winding to stabilize an output power; and a clamping unit clamping a voltage applied to the output diode to correspond to a difference between the input power and the output power during a switching on operation of the switching unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Hyo Young KIM, Jong Rak KIM, Sung Hun Oh, Jin Hwan KIM
  • Patent number: 8125161
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting device (LED) driving apparatus that constantly maintains the average current flowing onto a plurality of channels. The light emitting device (LED) driving apparatus includes: a LED light source unit in which at least one LED channel is connected in parallel; at least one current detector that is disposed on a low end of a LED channel of the LED light source unit to detect the current flowing onto respective LED channels; at least one channel current controller that generates control signal controlling the average current of the channels by comparing current detected from the channels with reference wave; and a switching element that controls the average current of the LED channels in a PWM scheme according to the control signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyo Young Kim, Sung Hun Oh, Jin Hwan Kim, Jong Rak Kim
  • Publication number: 20120039095
    Abstract: There is provided a boost converter capable of reducing internal pressure in elements without the employment of a separate snubber by clamping a voltage, transmitted to the elements, to a charging voltage or an output voltage during power conversion. The boost converter includes a transformer including a primary winding receiving input power and a secondary winding electromagnetically coupled to the primary winding and having a predetermined turns ratio therewith; a switching part allowing the input power transmitted to the primary winding to be on or off according to a predetermined switching duty; a clamping part including a link capacitor charged with the input power obtained when the switching part is switched on, and power transformed based on the predetermined turns ratio; and a stabilizing part stabilizing power outputted from the clamping part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyo Young KIM, Jong Rak KIM, Sung Hun OH, Jeong Hyun PARK
  • Patent number: 8025507
    Abstract: The present invention provides a connector including: a printed circuit board including a guide hole and a locking hole; a plurality of connection pads provided on a top surface of the printed circuit board; a housing which is mounted on the printed circuit board and including a guide inserted into the guide hole and a locking unit inserted into the locking hole, which are protrudingly formed on a bottom surface of the housing; a plurality of terminals inserted and fixed into the housing so that one ends are positioned inside the housing and the other ends are projected to an outside of the housing; and terminal units in contact with top surfaces of the connection pads by being connected to the one ends of the terminals inside the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ju Rae Kim, Jong Rak Kim, Min Jin Kim
  • Publication number: 20110187289
    Abstract: A light source driver supplies a driving voltage, obtained by the multiplication of an input voltage, to a light source, especially to an LED array. The light source driver includes a power converting part switching an input power to be converted into a first power having a predetermined voltage level; and a multiplying part including at least one multiplying cell having at least one capacitor charging and discharging the first power according to the switching of the power converting part and at least one diode providing a path for transmitting the first power according to the switching of the power converting part, multiplying the first power to thereby transmit a driving power to at least one light source, and being configured as a closed loop in which the capacitor and the diode are connected to an input terminal of the power converting part through which the input power is inputted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyo Young KIM, Jong Rak KIM, Sung Hun OH, Doo Ho YOO
  • Patent number: 7965164
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a multi-output transformer includes a primary bobbin provided with one primary winding unit with one input terminal and one ground terminal; a secondary bobbin provided with n(n: positive integer) number of secondary winding units with two output terminals respectively; a primary coil wound around the one primary winding unit; secondary coils wound around each of the n secondary winding units; and a pair of cores inserted into insertion holes formed inside the primary bobbin and the secondary bobbin respectively to separate the primary bobbin and the secondary bobbin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeong Hyun Park, Jong Rak Kim
  • Patent number: 7940502
    Abstract: There is provided a backlight unit having a protection circuit using a center-tap, the backlight unit including: a current balancing unit including a plurality of primary coils individually transmitting the lamp driving power from an inverter unit to the lamps, and a plurality of secondary coils each formed of one conductor having a center-tap, and receiving an electromagnetically induced voltage from each of the plurality of primary coils, the one end and the center-tap of each of the plurality of secondary coils connected in series with the one end and the center-tap of the neighboring secondary coil to form at least one closed loop and maintain current transmitted to each of the lamps balanced; a sensing unit sensing a variation in current of the closed loop and a variation in current of the primary coil from the current balancing unit; and a determination unit determining whether each of the lamps performs an abnormal operation or not.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyo Young Kim, Jong Rak Kim, Sung Hun Oh
  • Publication number: 20110050105
    Abstract: There are provided a current balance circuit having a protection function that prevents the current balance circuit from being damaged during a preset time period by maintaining a constant level of power being supplied to the lamp, and a power supply. The current balance circuit having the protection function includes a current balance unit maintaining current balance of lamp driving power supplied to a lamp unit including a plurality of lamps, and a protection unit detecting the lamp driving power supplied to the lamp unit from the current balance unit, cutting-off the lamp driving power after a preset time period when the lamp operates abnormally, and controlling a voltage level of the lamp driving power to a preset reference voltage level or lower during the preset time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Won Sik CHONG, Jong Rak Kim, Kyoung Ho Yoon, Yoon Seok Seo
  • Publication number: 20100320921
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting device (LED) driving apparatus that constantly maintains the average current flowing onto a plurality of channels. The light emitting device (LED) driving apparatus includes: a LED light source unit in which at least one LED channel is connected in parallel; at least one current detector that is disposed on a low end of a LED channel of the LED light source unit to detect the current flowing onto respective LED channels; at least one channel current controller that generates control signal controlling the average current of the channels by comparing current detected from the channels with reference wave; and a switching element that controls the average current of the LED channels in a PWM scheme according to the control signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Hyo Young Kim, Sung Hun Oh, Jin Hwan Kim, Jong Rak Kim
  • Publication number: 20100253243
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lamp driving circuit including a first printed circuit board and a second printed circuit board, wherein the first printed circuit board includes a switching unit for switching an input power source; a control unit for controlling the switching unit; an inverter transformer connected to the switching unit; and a voltage conversion unit for converting a feedback reference current for controlling an output current applied from the inverter transformer into a reference voltage to apply the reference voltage to the control unit by being connected to the inverter transformer, the voltage conversion unit is connected to a first feedback terminal, and the second printed circuit board includes a plurality of balance coils connected to a plurality of lamps so that the same output currents are applied to the lamps; and a current conversion unit connected to a second feedback terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ju Rae KIM, Jong Rak Kim, Min Jin Kim
  • Publication number: 20100255694
    Abstract: The present invention provides a connector including: a printed circuit board including a guide hole and a locking hole; a plurality of connection pads provided on a top surface of the printed circuit board; a housing which is mounted on the printed circuit board and including a guide inserted into the guide hole and a locking unit inserted into the locking hole, which are protrudingly formed on a bottom surface of the housing; a plurality of terminals inserted and fixed into the housing so that one ends are positioned inside the housing and the other ends are projected to an outside of the housing; and terminal units in contact with top surfaces of the connection pads by being connected to the one ends of the terminals inside the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Ju Rae KIM, Jong Rak Kim, Min Jin Kim