Patents by Inventor Ki Ryun Ahn

Ki Ryun Ahn 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: 11821243
    Abstract: A frunk latch emergency opening structure includes: a base configured to be fixed to a vehicle body; a pawl provided on the base so as to be rotatable; a first cable connected to one end of the pawl and configured such that tension is applied to the first cable by operating a vehicle inside handle; an emergency lever configured to be rotatable in an interlocking manner with the pawl at one end of the emergency lever; a second cable connected to another end of the emergency lever and configured such that tension is applied to the second cable by operating a frunk inside handle; and a safety hook configured to be coupled to the base so as to be rotatable and to move due to operation of a front outside lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, PYEONG HWA AUTOMOTIVE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Kyoon Lim, Sang Il Kim, Ki Ryun Ahn, Hyeon Tae Park
  • Patent number: 11746573
    Abstract: An emergency opening structure for a frunk latch includes a base, a pawl disposed on the base, the pawl being configured to be rotatable, a first cable to which tension is applied by operation of an in-vehicle handle, a release lever configured to apply tension of the first cable to the pawl, a blade lever located at the release lever, the blade lever being configured to cause the pawl and the release lever to be operated together when the release lever is rotated by the first cable, a second cable to which tension is applied by operation of an in-frunk handle, an emergency lever having one end connected to the second cable and an opposite end configured to be rotatable and to interlock with the pawl, and a catch configured to be operated together with the pawl to unlock a striker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Pyeong Hwa Automotive Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Kyoon Lim, Ki Ryun Ahn, Hyeon Tae Park
  • Publication number: 20230220719
    Abstract: In a door hinge device for the vehicle, in a vehicle without a B pillar, a hinge slider connected to a hinge portion of a door slides and moves in an external diagonal direction of a vehicle body along upper and lower rails by a driving torque of a motor inside a case, securing a rotation trajectory of the door, and then a striker fixed to the hinge slider is restrained by a latch portion fixed to the case to fix the slide movement position of the hinge slider, ensuring stability of the opening/closing operation of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, Kia Corporation, PYEONG HWA AUTOMOTIVE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chungsik YIM, Soo Bok KIM, Hyungin YUN, Ki-Ryun AHN
  • Publication number: 20230202270
    Abstract: A door hinge device for a vehicle enables a stable opening and closing operation of a door, in the vehicle without a B pillar, in which a fixing latch portion configured in a hinge slider restrains a striker fixed to a case and fixes a slide movement position of the hinge slider, in a state where the hinge slider connected to a hinge portion of the door slidably moves in a diagonal direction outside a body along a rail inside a case and secures a rotation trajectory of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Pyeong Hwa Automotive Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chungsik YIM, Soo Bok KIM, Hyungin YUN, Ki-Ryun AHN
  • Patent number: 11668121
    Abstract: A motor-driven door ratchet includes a catch part configured to lock a vehicle door to a vehicle body by being caught by a striker mounted on the vehicle body. A door locking and release part includes a main motor and is configured to allow the catch part to be locked or released from the striker. An inside emergency operation lever is connected to an inside handle installed in the vehicle door and is configured to be rotated by receiving a manipulation force to allow the vehicle door to be opened by applying torque to the catch part. An outside emergency operation lever is connected to an outside handle installed in the vehicle door and is configured to be rotated by receiving a manipulation force to allow the vehicle door to be opened by applying torque to the catch part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Pyeong Hwa Automotive Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jinwoo Nam, Kyoung Taek Kwak, Jungho Han, Hyuk Noh, Jung-Ho Park, Ki Ryun Ahn, Jin-Bok Lee, Ji-Woo Joo
  • Patent number: 11578518
    Abstract: A hold-open lock apparatus of a sliding door configured to limit or release rotation of a swing arm without interference with a rail is provided. The hold-open lock apparatus includes a catch unit including a catch pin that serves as a center of rotation of the swing arm, a catch fitted over the catch pin, and a pawl release lever rotatably fitted over the catch pin. The hold-open lock apparatus further includes a pawl unit including a pawl pin located on a side of the swing arm, and a pawl rotatably fitted over the pawl pin and configured to be locked to or unlocked from the catch. The hold-open lock apparatus also includes a cable unit connected to the pawl release lever and configured to rotate the pawl release lever. The pawl release lever is configured to rotate in one direction to rotate the pawl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Pyeong Hwa Automotive Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Young Min, Seong-Geon Byeon, Ki-Ryun Ahn, Hyun-Duk Cho
  • Publication number: 20210189777
    Abstract: An emergency opening structure for a frunk latch includes a base, a pawl disposed on the base, the pawl being configured to be rotatable, a first cable to which tension is applied by operation of an in-vehicle handle, a release lever configured to apply tension of the first cable to the pawl, a blade lever located at the release lever, the blade lever being configured to cause the pawl and the release lever to be operated together when the release lever is rotated by the first cable, a second cable to which tension is applied by operation of an in-frunk handle, an emergency lever having one end connected to the second cable and an opposite end configured to be rotatable and to interlock with the pawl, and a catch configured to be operated together with the pawl to unlock a striker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Sang Kyoon Lim, Ki Ryun Ahn, Hyeon Tae Park
  • Publication number: 20210172206
    Abstract: A frunk latch emergency opening structure includes: a base configured to be fixed to a vehicle body; a pole provided on the base so as to be rotatable; a first cable connected to one end of the pole and configured such that tension is applied to the first cable by operating a vehicle inside handle; an emergency lever configured to be rotatable in an interlocking manner with the pole at one end of the emergency lever; a second cable connected to another end of the emergency lever and configured such that tension is applied to the second cable by operating a frunk inside handle; and a safety hook configured to be coupled to the base so as to be rotatable and to move due to operation of a front outside lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, PYEONG HWA AUTOMOTIVE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Kyoon Lim, Sang Il Kim, Ki Ryun Ahn, Hyeon Tae Park
  • Publication number: 20210115711
    Abstract: A hold-open lock apparatus of a sliding door configured to limit or release rotation of a swing arm without interference with a rail is provided. The hold-open lock apparatus includes a catch unit including a catch pin that serves as a center of rotation of the swing arm, a catch fitted over the catch pin, and a pawl release lever rotatably fitted over the catch pin. The hold-open lock apparatus further includes a pawl unit including a pawl pin located on a side of the swing arm, and a pawl rotatably fitted over the pawl pin and configured to be locked to or unlocked from the catch. The hold-open lock apparatus also includes a cable unit connected to the pawl release lever and configured to rotate the pawl release lever. The pawl release lever is configured to rotate in one direction to rotate the pawl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Chi-Young Min, Seong-Geon Byeon, Ki-Ryun Ahn, Hyun-Duk Cho
  • Patent number: 10920464
    Abstract: A tailgate opening and closing device for a vehicle may include a main gear disposed at a base, to be driven by a drive motor, and a lever assembly having an error lever, a pawl lever, a release lever, and a cinching lever. The lever assembly pivots in accordance with a rotation of the main gear the main gear, achieving locking or unlocking of a striker by a claw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, PYEONG HWA AUTOMOTIVE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Hyuck Im, Ki Ryun Ahn
  • Publication number: 20210025204
    Abstract: A motor-driven door ratchet includes a catch part configured to lock a vehicle door to a vehicle body by being caught by a striker mounted on the vehicle body. A door locking and release part includes a main motor and is configured to allow the catch part to be locked or released from the striker. An inside emergency operation lever is connected to an inside handle installed in the vehicle door and is configured to be rotated by receiving a manipulation force to allow the vehicle door to be opened by applying torque to the catch part. An outside emergency operation lever is connected to an outside handle installed in the vehicle door and is configured to be rotated by receiving a manipulation force to allow the vehicle door to be opened by applying torque to the catch part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Jinwoo Nam, Kyoung Taek Kwak, Jungho Han, Hyuk Noh, Jung-Ho Park, Ki Ryun Ahn, Jin-Bok Lee, Ji-Woo Joo
  • Publication number: 20200399938
    Abstract: A locking device for a door includes a first latch unit including a catching unit positioned at a lateral side of the first door and rotatably coupled to a first plate, a pawl unit rotatably coupled to the first plate to rotate the catching unit or restrict the rotation of the catching unit, and a first release lever configured to assist in rotating the pawl unit about a rotating shaft for the pawl unit. A second latch unit is positioned at a lateral side of the second door so as to face the first latch unit and includes a second release lever rotatably coupled to a second plate, and a striker unit configured to be caught by or released from the rotating catching unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Chi-Young Min, Min-Ho Kim, Jae-Kyu Lee, Ki-Ryun Ahn, Hyun-Duk Cho, Seong-Geon Byeon
  • Patent number: 10669751
    Abstract: An apparatus for a hood latch of a vehicle may include a hood, wherein the hood is completely closed by an operation of a cinching mechanism when the incomplete closing of the hood is detected to perform the closing of the hood, preventing a safety accident.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corp., PYEONG HWA AUTOMOTIVE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Il Kim, Ki Ryun Ahn
  • Patent number: 10415278
    Abstract: A door latch device for a vehicle comprises an operation pawl lever interlocked with a door handle which is mounted on a door, the operation pawl lever configured to rotate; a support pawl lever including a guide hole, and coupled to a rotating shaft that linearly moves along the guide hole, the support pawl lever being pressed in a first direction by the operation pawl lever when the operation pawl lever rotates in a first rotation direction; a claw lever configured to be restricted from rotating by a support part disposed on the support pawl lever, wherein the support pawl lever moves in the first direction when the operation pawl lever presses the support pawl lever to keep the door in a closed state, wherein the support part protrudes in a second direction different from the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, PYEONG HWA AUTOMOTIVE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Wuk Choi, Jong Chul Oh, Ki Ryun Ahn, Hyuk Noh, Jong Ho Park
  • Publication number: 20180171677
    Abstract: A tailgate opening and closing device for a vehicle may include a main gear disposed at a base, to be driven by a drive motor, and a lever assembly having an error lever, a pawl lever, a release lever, and a cinching lever. The lever assembly pivots in accordance with a rotation of the main gear the main gear, achieving locking or unlocking of a striker by a claw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, PYEONG HWA AUTOMOTIVE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Hyuck IM, Ki Ryun AHN
  • Publication number: 20180073283
    Abstract: An apparatus for a hood latch of a vehicle may include a hood, wherein the hood is completely closed by an operation of a cinching mechanism when the incomplete closing of the hood is detected to perform the closing of the hood, preventing a safety accident.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corp., PYEONG HWA AUTOMOTIVE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Il KIM, Ki Ryun AHN
  • Publication number: 20170167170
    Abstract: A door latch device for an exterior handle of a vehicle is provided. A door latch device for an exterior handle of a vehicle includes a housing within a door, a catch lever within the housing via a first hinge configured to catch or release a striker, a pawl lever mounted at a lower side of the catch level to restrict the catch lever and an exterior lever at a lower side of the pawl lever via a protrusion to transfer a torque force to the pawl lever. An override lever is disposed the third hinge and coupled with the pawl lever and configured to restrict the pawl lever via a hinge. An override link is hinged to the override level of a first protrusion and coupled with the exterior level by a second protrusion and a control portion is configured to restrict operation of the override lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Yongdae Seo, Soo Bok Kim, Soon Won Kang, Nam Hyeok Lim, Hyun Duk Cho, Ki Ryun Ahn
  • Patent number: 9534429
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a latch apparatus. The latch apparatus includes: a base formed with an opening; a latch gear formed with a mounting groove to lock a striker entering the mounting groove through the opening; a pawl rotatably disposed on the base and engaging with the latch gear to prevent rotation of the latch gear; a release lever disposed to adjoin the pawl, transmitting constraint force of pressing the pawl, and rotating the pawl to release the latch gear; a support shaft secured to the base, supporting a lateral surface of the pawl and transmitting the constraint force of pressing the pawl; and a guide portion rotatably provided to the support shaft, pressed to rotate by the release lever, and guiding movement of a projection pin provided to the pawl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: PYEONGHWA AUTOMOTIVE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nigel Spurr, Gurbinder Singh Kalsi, Sang Beom Hur, Ki Ryun Ahn, Jong Chul Oh
  • Publication number: 20160160541
    Abstract: A door latch device for a vehicle comprises an operation pawl lever interlocked with a door handle which is mounted on a door, the operation pawl lever configured to rotate; a support pawl lever including a guide hole, and coupled to a rotating shaft that linearly moves along the guide hole, the support pawl lever being pressed in a first direction by the operation pawl lever when the operation pawl lever rotates in a first rotation direction; a claw lever configured to be restricted M from rotating by a support part disposed on the support pawl lever, wherein the support pawl lever moves in the first direction when the operation pawl lever presses the support pawl lever to keep the door in a closed state, wherein the support part protrudes in a second direction different from the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Dong Wuk CHOI, Jong Chul OH, Ki Ryun AHN, Hyuk NOH, Jong Ho PARK
  • Patent number: 9187936
    Abstract: A two step link hood latch apparatus for a vehicle allows a hood to be opened only with an operation of a release handle inside a vehicle. The apparatus includes a claw, the pawl, a pivot, and a link. The claw is disposed at a base plate to be rotatable, restrains a hood striker through a stop groove, and is restrained to a pawl through first and second stop ends in first step and second step lock states. The pawl is disposed at the base plate to be rotatable, and restrains the rotation of the claw in steps by using the stop protrusion. The pivot is disposed at the base plate to be rotatable in a hinge structure, and transmits a pulling force generated from the release handle. The link connects the pivot and the pawl and rotates the pawl in linkage with the pivot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Sang Il Kim, Chung Hwa Jung, Chang Gi Ha, Ki Ryun Ahn, Mun Bae Tak