Patents by Inventor Moon Shin Kim

Moon Shin 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).

  • Patent number: 10816225
    Abstract: A movable air conditioner provides a structure in which a drain pan is disposed above an outdoor heat exchange part disposed in a lower accommodation space, an indoor heat exchange part is disposed in an upper accommodation space above the drain pan, and a control box is mounted on the drain pan. A portion of the heat sink of the control box is exposed to the upper accommodation space, and another portion of the heat sink is exposed to the lower accommodation space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Moohee Kim, Dae Hyeok Kim, Moon Shin Kim, Joong Wook Kim, Jonghoon Park, Donghwal Lee, Daekwon Jeong
  • Publication number: 20190212018
    Abstract: A movable air conditioner provides a structure in which a drain pan is disposed above an outdoor heat exchange part disposed in a lower accommodation space, an indoor heat exchange part is disposed in an upper accommodation space above the drain pan, and a control box is mounted on the drain pan. A portion of the heat sink of the control box is exposed to the upper accommodation space, and another portion of the heat sink is exposed to the lower accommodation space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Moohee KIM, Dae Hyeok KIM, Moon Shin KIM, Joong Wook KIM, Jonghoon PARK, Donghwal LEE, Daekwon JEONG
  • Patent number: 8037707
    Abstract: An air conditioner is provided. The air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a base pan constituting a lower appearance: and a condensed water detector detecting the amount of condensed water collected on the base pan. The air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention includes: a base pan constituting a lower appearance; a blower unit provided at one side of the base pan to guide a flow of air; and a motor providing a fan with a rotational power, wherein a motor support supporting the motor is further installed on the base pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Ho Lee, Moon Shin Kim
  • Patent number: 8002868
    Abstract: A dehumidifier is provided. The dehumidifier includes a cabinet defining an outer appearance of the dehumidifier and having an air inlet and an air outlet, and a filter assembly disposed in the cabinet and purifying air introduced through the air inlet, wherein the filter assembly comprises a filter frame and a filter case coupled to the filter frame by a hinge and being capable of pivoting frontward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Moon Shin Kim, Sang Youn Yoon
  • Patent number: 7818974
    Abstract: An air conditioner is disclosed, which is suitable for improving its configuration and facilitating its assembly. The present invention includes a cabinet via which air is sucked or blown, a shroud guiding an air flow within the cabinet, a motor provided within the cabinet to forcibly circulate the air within the cabinet, an air guide penetrated by a rotational shaft of the motor, and a motor mounter coupled to the shroud to securely mount the motor thereon. Accordingly, the assembly configuration is simple and the corresponding assembly process is convenient, the vibration of the motor can be minimized, the assembly is facilitated, and the migration of the cold or hot air can be securely cut off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Moon Shin Kim, Jin Myeong Cho, Chi Wan Kim
  • Patent number: 7752863
    Abstract: An air conditioner is provided. The air conditioner includes a front frame, a rear frame, a main drain pan, and a base pan. The front frame provides a front portion, and the rear frame provides a rear portion. The main drain pan divides a space between the rear frame and the front frame, and the base pan provides a bottom portion. The front frame is coupled to the rear frame, the base pan, and the main drain pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: LG ELectronics Inc.
    Inventors: Moon Shin Kim, Jong Ho Lee
  • Patent number: 7735332
    Abstract: There is provided an air conditioner. The air conditioner includes a main drain pan dividing an inner space of the air conditioner into upper and lower halves, a base pan defining a lower outer appearance of the air conditioner, an indoor blower unit that is installed on an upper portion of the main drain pan to guide introduction and discharge of indoor air, and a control box in which a plurality of electronic components controlling the operation of the air conditioner are installed. The control box is installed vertically across the main drain pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Ho Lee, Moon Shin Kim
  • Patent number: 7614248
    Abstract: An air conditioner includes a main drain pan dividing an inner space of the air conditioner into upper and lower halves, an outdoor blower unit that is provided under the main drain pan to support the main drain pan and discharge the heat exchanged air with a refrigerant to an outdoor side, and a base pan defining a lower outer appearance of the air conditioner, wherein the outdoor blower unit is provided at a side with a coupling flange for receiving a heat exchanger for the heat exchange between the refrigerant and the air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Ho Lee, Moon Shin Kim
  • Publication number: 20090158935
    Abstract: A dehumidifier is provided. The dehumidifier includes a cabinet defining an outer appearance of the dehumidifier and having an air inlet and an air outlet, and a filter assembly disposed in the cabinet and purifying air introduced through the air inlet, wherein the filter assembly comprises a filter frame and a filter case coupled to the filter frame by a hinge and being capable of pivoting frontward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Moon Shin Kim, Sang Youn Yoon
  • Publication number: 20080104990
    Abstract: An air conditioner includes a main drain pan dividing an inner space of the air conditioner into upper and lower halves, an outdoor blower unit that is provided under the main drain pan to support the main drain pan and discharge the heat exchanged air with a refrigerant to an outdoor side, and a base pan defining a lower outer appearance of the air conditioner, wherein the outdoor blower unit is provided at a side with a coupling flange for receiving a heat exchanger for the heat exchange between the refrigerant and the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Jong Ho Lee, Moon Shin Kim
  • Publication number: 20080104988
    Abstract: An air conditioner is provided. The air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a base pan constituting a lower appearance: and a condensed water detector detecting the amount of condensed water collected on the base pan. The air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention includes: a base pan constituting a lower appearance; a blower unit provided at one side of the base pan to guide a flow of air; and a motor providing a fan with a rotational power, wherein a motor support supporting the motor is further installed on the base pan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Jong Ho Lee, Moon Shin Kim
  • Publication number: 20080000253
    Abstract: An air conditioner is provided. The air conditioner includes a front frame, a rear frame, a main drain pan, and a base pan. The front frame provides a front portion, and the rear frame provides a rear portion. The main drain pan divides a space between the rear frame and the front frame, and the base pan provides a bottom portion. The front frame is coupled to the rear frame, the base pan, and the main drain pan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Moon Shin Kim, Jong Ho Lee
  • Publication number: 20080000252
    Abstract: An air conditioner is provided. The air conditioner includes a main and sub drain pan, a first and second heat exchanger, a condensed water pipe, and a pipe coupling element. The main drain pan is provided between a front frame and a rear frame, to divide a space between the rear frame and the front frame into an upper and lower section. The first and second heat exchangers are respectively provided at a lower and upper portion of the main drain pan, to allow heat exchange to occur between air and coolant. The sub-drain pan is provided at the lower portion of the main drain pan, to collect condensed water generated by the first and second heat exchangers. The condensed water pipe guides condensed water collected in a base pan to the sub-drain pan. The pipe coupling element detachably couples one end of the condensed water pipe to the sub-drain pan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Jong Ho Lee, Moon Shin Kim
  • Publication number: 20080000251
    Abstract: There is provided an air conditioner. The air conditioner includes a main drain pan dividing an inner space of the air conditioner into upper and lower halves, a base pan defining a lower outer appearance of the air conditioner, an indoor blower unit that is installed on an upper portion of the main drain pan to guide introduction and discharge of indoor air, and a control box in which a plurality of electronic components controlling the operation of the air conditioner are installed. The control box is installed vertically across the main drain pan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Jong Ho Lee, Moon Shin Kim
  • Patent number: 7305844
    Abstract: A combined type air conditioner is disclosed, by which manufacturing or assembly of the air conditioner is facilitated. The present invention includes a cabinet forming an exterior of the air conditioner to suck and blow an air by driving a blowing fan and an air guide provided within the cabinet to accommodate the blowing fan, the air guide guiding the air introduced into the cabinet to an air blowing port provided to the cabinet. And, the air guide includes a lower guide provided to a bottom of the cabinet and an upper guide assembled to an upper part of the lower guide to cover an upper side of the blowing fan, the upper guide having a blowing guide guiding an air-conditioned air to the air blowing port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jin Myeong Cho, Moon Shin Kim
  • Publication number: 20060021370
    Abstract: A combined type air conditioner is disclosed, by which manufacturing or assembly of the air conditioner is facilitated. The present invention includes a cabinet forming an exterior of the air conditioner to suck and blow an air by driving a blowing fan and an air guide provided within the cabinet to accommodate the blowing fan, the air guide guiding the air introduced into the cabinet to an air blowing port provided to the cabinet. And, the air guide includes a lower guide provided to a bottom of the cabinet and an upper guide assembled to an upper part of the lower guide to cover an upper side of the blowing fan, the upper guide having a blowing guide guiding an air-conditioned air to the air blowing port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jin Myeong Cho, Moon Shin Kim