Patents by Inventor Ki Hyeon Bae

Ki Hyeon Bae 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: 12193985
    Abstract: A strength assist device includes: a multi-link part including one or more links; a profile controller that is connected to one end portion of the multi-link part, and rotates around a central rotational axis; and an elastic force providing part that is connected to the other end portion of the multi-link part, and provides an elastic force to the multi-link part. When the profile controller rotates and one end portion of the multi-link part revolves around the central rotational axis, the elastic force applied to the multi-link part varies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, HYUNDAI ROTEM COMPANY
    Inventors: Kyu Jung Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Sang In Park, Ju Young Yoon, Dong Jin Hyun, Ki Hyeon Bae, Beom Su Kim, Dae Je Kim
  • Patent number: 12127990
    Abstract: A gravity compensator applied to a wearable muscular strength assisting apparatus includes a first link configured to extend parallel to a first body portion of a wearer, a second link configured to extend parallel to a second body portion and which is rotatably coupled to an end of the first link, an elastic body, which is fixed at an end thereof to the first link so as to exert an elastic force, which varies according to a length between the two ends thereof, and a connection unit, which is connected an end thereof to the other end of the elastic body and extends in a longitudinal direction of the first link and which is connected at an end thereof to the second link so as to vary a length of the elastic body by relative rotation between the first link and the second link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Beom Su Kim, Seok Ryung Kwon, Kyu Jung Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Ki Hyeon Bae
  • Publication number: 20240315909
    Abstract: An upper arm module of a wearable muscular strength assisting apparatus is provided. The upper arm module includes a base part configured to be connected to a wearer's body, and an upper arm part having a first end thereof coupled to the base part to be rotatable about a fixed point. The upper arm part is coupled to the wearer's upper arm to apply a torque thereto. The upper arm module further includes an elastic body having a first end thereof fixedly coupled to the upper arm part and generating an elastic force by deformation. In particular, the upper arm module also includes a first link having a first end thereof rotatably coupled to the base part at a point of application, and a second link rotatably coupled to the second end of the first link at a first point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Ki Hyeon Bae, Hyun Seop Lim, Beom Su Kim, Ju Young Yoon, Kyu Jung Kim, Dong Jin Hyun
  • Patent number: 12029698
    Abstract: An upper arm module of a wearable muscular strength assisting apparatus is provided. The upper arm module includes a base part configured to be connected to a wearer's body, and an upper arm part having a first end thereof coupled to the base part to be rotatable about a fixed point. The upper arm part is coupled to the wearer's upper arm to apply a torque thereto. The upper arm module further includes an elastic body having a first end thereof fixedly coupled to the upper arm part and generating an elastic force by deformation. In particular, the upper arm module also includes a first link having a first end thereof rotatably coupled to the base part at a point of application, and a second link rotatably coupled to the second end of the first link at a first point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Ki Hyeon Bae, Hyun Seop Lim, Beom Su Kim, Ju Young Yoon, Kyu Jung Kim, Dong Jin Hyun
  • Publication number: 20240083018
    Abstract: An embodiment device includes an input module including a motor configured to generate a rotational force, an output module configured to receive power from the input module to be rotatable, and a connection module having a first side coupled to the input module and a second side, opposite the first side, coupled to the output module, wherein the connection module is configured to transmit the power from the input module to the output module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Hyo-Joong Kim, Sang In Park, Ki Hyeon Bae, Ju Young Yoon, Beom Su Kim, Min Woong Jeung, Seong Taek Hwang, Ho Jun Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Kyu Jung Kim
  • Patent number: 11858567
    Abstract: A movable object includes an upper frame and a drive part that is provided under the upper frame and is connected to the upper frame. The drive part includes a first actuator that is connected to the upper frame and rotates on a vertical axis, a first link that is connected to the first actuator and rotatable on the vertical axis by the first actuator, a second actuator that is provided on a first side of the first link and rotates on a horizontal axis, and a second link that faces the first link and is rotatable on a first end portion thereof facing the first link by the second actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Ki Hyeon Bae, Hyun Seop Lim, Sang In Park, Ju Young Yoon, Dong Hyun Lee, Beom Su Kim, Joo Won Lee, Hyo Joong Kim, Dong Jin Hyun, Kyu Jung Kim
  • Patent number: 11844737
    Abstract: A wearable muscular strength assisting apparatus includes a base configured to be positioned on a wearer and extending vertically, a link unit, which is configured to be positioned so as to be laterally spaced apart from the base and is configured to be connected to the wearer's upper arm, front arm or hand, a first connector, which is rotatably coupled at one end thereof to the base and extends laterally and which is rotatably coupled at a remaining end thereof to the link unit so as to connect the link unit to the base, and a second connector, which is rotatably coupled at one end thereof to the base, and extends laterally and which is rotatably coupled at a remaining end thereof to the link unit so as to connect the link unit to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Beom Su Kim, Seok Ryung Kwon, Kyu Jung Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Ki Hyeon Bae
  • Publication number: 20230398703
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device including a first connection link coupled to be rotatable about a first rotary shaft, a second connection link coupled to be rotatable relative to the first connection link about a second rotary shaft, a third connection link coupled to be rotatable relative to the second connection link about a third rotary shaft, and a fourth connection link coupled to be rotatable relative to the third connection link about a fourth rotary shaft, in which first to fourth extension axes respectively defined by extending the first to fourth rotary shafts in longitudinal directions thereof intersect in an intersection region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Min Woong Jeung, Ki Hyeon Bae, Ju Young Yoon, Kyu Jung Kim, Hyo Joong Kim, Seong Taek Hwang, Ho Jun Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Beom Su Kim
  • Patent number: 11826903
    Abstract: A robot hand module includes a thumb module, a plurality of finger modules, and a palm part to which the thumb module and the finger modules are coupled. The thumb module and the finger modules each include a phalangeal part movably coupled to the palm part, a cable part having a first side connected to the phalangeal part, and a driving part connected to a second side of the cable part and configured to operate the phalangeal part by extending the cable part to the outside or retracting the cable part, wherein each of the driving parts includes an inlet region from which the cable part is extended to the outside, and wherein an acute angle is defined between a first direction in which the inlet region is directed toward the outside and a second direction in which the driving parts are disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Beom Su Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Sang In Park, Ki Hyeon Bae, Kyu Jung Kim, Dong Hyun Lee, Joo Won Lee, Hyo Joong Kim, Dong Jin Hyun, Ju Young Yoon
  • Publication number: 20230373079
    Abstract: An embodiment apparatus includes a wire unit surrounding a shoulder of a wearer, a clutch unit penetrated by the wire unit and disposed on a route along which the wire unit extends, and a support unit having a first side rotatably connected to the clutch unit and a second side supporting an elbow of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Ho Jun Kim, Sang In Park, Ki Hyeon Bae, Ju Young Yoon, Beom Su Kim, Min Woong Jeung, Hyo Joong Kim, Seong Taek Hwang, Hyun Seop Lim, Kyu Jung Kim
  • Patent number: 11779504
    Abstract: A wearable apparatus for increasing muscular force includes: a mount body coupled to an upper body of a wearer; a shoulder frame coupled at one end thereof to the mount body at the dorsal surface of the wearer and which is rotatable in up and down direction; a mounting frame coupled at one end thereof to the other end of the shoulder frame to be torsionally rotated; a supporter, which surrounds part of an upper arm of the wearer to support the upper arm of the wearer; and a compensation frame, which is integrally coupled to the supporter to be rotated together with the supporter about a shoulder joint of the wearer. The compensation frame capable of generating supporting force that varies depending on the angle to which the compensation frame is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kyu Jung Kim, Ju Young Yoon, Hyun Seop Lim, Ki Hyeon Bae
  • Publication number: 20230201650
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for assisting muscular strength, including an upper frame; a lower frame configured to be rotatable relative to the upper frame; and a force generating unit configured to provide the lower frame with a force applied in a second rotational direction D2 opposite to a first rotational direction D1 when the lower frame rotates in the first rotational direction D1 relative to the upper frame. The force generating unit includes a frame member configured to define a body of the force generating unit; a first spring accommodated in the frame member; a pressing part disposed at one side of the first spring and configured to press the first spring; and a link part disposed at the other side of the first spring and configured to press the first spring and move in conjunction with a relative rotational motion between the upper frame and the lower frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Ki Hyeon Bae, Sang In Park, Ju Young Yoon, Kyu Jung Kim, Min Woong Jeung, Hyo Joong Kim, Seong Taek Hwang, Ho Jun Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Beom Su Kim
  • Patent number: 11685057
    Abstract: A robot hand module includes a thumb module and a finger module each coupled to a palm part, wherein the thumb module or the finger module includes a phalangeal part movably coupled to the palm part and a cable part and a driving part each connected to the phalangeal part, wherein the driving part includes a driving part body extending in one direction and including a rotary shaft configured to rotate by receiving power, a drum member coupled to one side of the driving part body, connected to the rotary shaft, and having an outer periphery surrounded by the cable part, and a tensioner member spaced apart from the drum member in a direction in which the cable part extends outward, wherein the tensioner member is movable in the direction in which the cable part extends to adjust tension of the cable part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Beom Su Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Sang In Park, Ki Hyeon Bae, Kyu Jung Kim, Dong Hyun Lee, Joo Won Lee, Hyo Joong Kim, Dong Jin Hyun, Ju Young Yoon
  • Publication number: 20230150115
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for assisting muscular strength, the apparatus including: an upper frame configured to be fixed to a user's upper body; a lower frame disposed below the upper frame and configured to be fixed to the user's lower body and rotatable relative to the upper frame; a wire disposed across the upper frame and the lower frame; and a force generating unit coupled to one side of the upper frame, in which when the lower frame rotates in a first direction D1 relative to the upper frame, the force generating unit generates a force applied in a second direction D2 opposite to the first direction D1, in which the force generating unit includes: a first movable member; a second movable member; and a main spring part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Ki Hyeon Bae, Sang In Park, Ju Young Yoon, Kyu Jung Kim, Min Woong Jeung, Hyo Joong Kim, Seong Taek Hwang, Ho Jun Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Beom Su Kim
  • Publication number: 20230042013
    Abstract: A robot hand module includes a palm part and a thumb module coupled to the palm part. The thumb module includes a thumb phalangeal part movably coupled to the palm part, a thumb cable part having a first side connected to the thumb phalangeal part, and a thumb driving part connected to a second side of the thumb cable part and configured to operate the thumb phalangeal part by extending the thumb cable part to the outside or retracting the thumb cable part. The thumb cable part includes a first thumb cable extended from the thumb driving part and having a first side fixed in the thumb phalangeal part and a second thumb cable having a first side and a second side fixed in the thumb phalangeal part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Beom Su Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Sang In Park, Ki Hyeon Bae, Kyu Jung Kim, Dong Hyun Lee, Joo Won Lee, Hyo Joong Kim, Dong Jin Hyun, Ju Young Yoon
  • Publication number: 20230040751
    Abstract: A robot hand module includes a thumb module and a finger module each coupled to a palm part, wherein the thumb module or the finger module includes a phalangeal part movably coupled to the palm part and a cable part and a driving part each connected to the phalangeal part, wherein the driving part includes a driving part body extending in one direction and including a rotary shaft configured to rotate by receiving power, a drum member coupled to one side of the driving part body, connected to the rotary shaft, and having an outer periphery surrounded by the cable part, and a tensioner member spaced apart from the drum member in a direction in which the cable part extends outward, wherein the tensioner member is movable in the direction in which the cable part extends to adjust tension of the cable part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Beom Su Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Sang In Park, Ki Hyeon Bae, Kyu Jung Kim, Dong Hyun Lee, Joo Won Lee, Hyo Joong Kim, Dong Jin Hyun, Ju Young Yoon
  • Publication number: 20230044228
    Abstract: A robot hand module includes a palm part and a thumb module coupled to the palm part, wherein the thumb module includes a thumb phalangeal part movably coupled to the palm part, a thumb cable part having a first side connected to the thumb phalangeal part, and a thumb driving part connected to a second side of the thumb cable part and configured to operate the thumb phalangeal part by extending the thumb cable part to the outside or retracting the thumb cable part, and wherein the thumb phalangeal part includes a thumb pre-tensioner configured to pull the thumb cable part, a first side of the thumb pre-tensioner being fixed relative to the thumb phalangeal part, and a second side of the thumb pre-tensioner being fixed to the thumb cable part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Beom Su Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Sang In Park, Ki Hyeon Bae, Kyu Jung Kim, Dong Hyun Lee, Joo Won Lee, Hyo Joong Kim, Dong Jin Hyun, Ju Young Yoon
  • Publication number: 20230042573
    Abstract: A robot hand module includes a thumb module, a plurality of finger modules, and a palm part to which the thumb module and the finger modules are coupled. The thumb module and the finger modules each include a phalangeal part movably coupled to the palm part, a cable part having a first side connected to the phalangeal part, and a driving part connected to a second side of the cable part and configured to operate the phalangeal part by extending the cable part to the outside or retracting the cable part, wherein each of the driving parts includes an inlet region from which the cable part is extended to the outside, and wherein an acute angle is defined between a first direction in which the inlet region is directed toward the outside and a second direction in which the driving parts are disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Beom Su Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Sang In Park, Ki Hyeon Bae, Kyu Jung Kim, Dong Hyun Lee, Joo Won Lee, Hyo Joong Kim, Dong Jin Hyun, Ju Young Yoon
  • Publication number: 20230038682
    Abstract: A robot hand module includes a finger phalangeal part movably coupled to a palm part, a finger cable part having a first side connected to the finger phalangeal part, and a finger driving part connected to a second side of the finger cable part for operating the finger phalangeal part by extending the finger cable part to the outside or retracting the finger cable part, wherein the finger phalangeal part includes finger link pails including a plurality of link members and a finger link driving part for transmitting power to the finger link parts in a rectilinear direction, and wherein when the finger link pails receive the power from the finger link driving part in the rectilinear direction, some of the link members rotate relative to remaining ones of the link members, such that the finger phalangeal part rotates relative to the palm part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Beom Su Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Sang In Park, Ki Hyeon Bae, Kyu Jung Kim, Dong Hyun Lee, Joo Won Lee, Hyo Joong Kim, Dong Jin Hyun, Ju Young Yoon
  • Patent number: 11491072
    Abstract: A wearable apparatus for assisting muscular strength includes a back support, and a connection chain having a first end portion coupled to the back support to be rotatable upward or downward. The connection chain extends from the back of the wearer to a side thereof and includes a plurality of rotary elements arranged abreast laterally, each rotary element being rotatably coupled to an adjacent rotary element laterally. The wearable apparatus further includes an upper arm module that extends in a direction in which an upper arm of the wearer extends, one end portion of the upper arm module coupled to a second end portion of the connection chain to be rotatable upward or downward with respect to the one end portion. The upper arm module generates a rotational force for rotating the upper arm of the wearer upward or downward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Kyu Jung Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Ki Hyeon Bae, Ju Young Yoon, Dong Jin Hyun, Kyung Mo Jung