Patents by Inventor Ki Ho Hwang

Ki Ho Hwang 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: 20090269624
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen supply system including a plurality of hydrogen tanks, in which an in-tank regulator is mounted only on one hydrogen tank and a solenoid valve is mounted on each of the other hydrogen tanks so that a reduction in manufacturing cost is realized and hydrogen is stably supplied to a fuel cell stack by controlling the solenoid valves during driving, and a method for controlling the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Ki Ho Hwang, Sang Hyun Kim, Young Min Choi
  • Publication number: 20090155648
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen storage system using a metal hydride (MH), which can increase volumetric storage density of hydrogen and total hydrogen storage capacity and improve system packaging. For this purpose, the present invention provides a hydrogen storage system for a fuel cell vehicle, the hydrogen storage system including: an outer space filled with a first storage alloy powder that is able to release hydrogen at a high temperature; an inner space filled with a second storage alloy powder that is able to release hydrogen only with heat generated from a fuel cell stack; a metal filter disposed between the outer and inner spaces so as to divide the outer and inner spaces; a second heat exchange tube provided between the fuel cell stack and a radiator to constitute a cooling loop and arranged along a longitudinal direction of the inner space; and an independent heat exchange loop independently connected to the outer space for the hydrogen release of the first storage alloy powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Hoon Hee Lee, Hyung Ki Kim, Ki Ho Hwang
  • Patent number: 7543667
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting structure for a compressed gas storage tank of a vehicle in which at least two high pressure storage tanks are modularized and mounted in a vehicle. For this, the present invention provides a mounting structure for a compressed gas storage tank of a vehicle, comprising: a plurality of storage tanks for storing a compressed gas therein, including a hemispherical dome portion formed on both ends thereof; panel brackets connected to both ends of the storage tanks; pipe frames connecting edges of the panel brackets connected to both sides of the storage tanks; and high pressure parts and pipes connected to the storage tanks in a state where the panel brackets and the pipe frames are connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Ki Ho Hwang, Gyu Jin Jang, Young Min Choi, Sang Hyun Kim
  • Publication number: 20090000842
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting structure for a compressed gas storage tank of a vehicle in which at least two high pressure storage tanks are modularized and mounted in a vehicle. For this, the present invention provides a mounting structure for a compressed gas storage tank of a vehicle, comprising: a plurality of storage tanks for storing a compressed gas therein, including a hemispherical dome portion formed on both ends thereof; panel brackets connected to both ends of the storage tanks; pipe frames connecting edges of the panel brackets connected to both sides of the storage tanks; and high pressure parts and pipes connected to the storage tanks in a state where the panel brackets and the pipe frames are connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Ki Ho Hwang, Gyu Jin Jang, Young Min Choi, Sang Hyun Kim
  • Patent number: 5074602
    Abstract: A mechanism actuator comprising a frame; a lever movable to actuate mechanism associated with the frame; a dog movable into and out of blocking relation with lever movement; and structure for selectively holding the dog in either of two positions between which it is movable, the dog in one of the positions blocking lever movement, and the dog in the other of the positions unblocking lever movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1991
    Assignee: Adams Rite Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Ki-Ho Hwang