Patents by Inventor Mu Young KIM

Mu Young 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: 20250236219
    Abstract: Provided is a device for adjusting a seat of a vehicle. The device integrates a fold-and-dive function in addition to a walk-in function of a seat and also enables a forward or backward sliding movement function of the seat to be linked with other functions, so that the walk-in operation that tilts second-row seats or third-row seats to a forward direction for securing an aisle for a passenger to get in or out of the vehicle may be easily performed. Further, the walk-in operation state may be robustly maintained since the seat is robustly fixed after the walk-in operation is performed, and the device contributing to a standardization in which various functions in addition to the walk-in function are integrated with each other and contributing to functional expandability may be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2025
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Inventors: Ho Suk Jung, Sang Ho Kim, Jun Hwan Lee, Mu Young Kim, Sang Soo Lee, Sang Do Park, Chan Ho Jung, Dong Man Lee, Woo Ryang Kim, Jae Hwa Choi, Jong Beom Na, Cheol Hwan Yoon, Hae Dong Kwak, Jun Sik Hwang, Jung Bin Lee
  • Patent number: 12365273
    Abstract: An embodiment luggage gap cover device for a rear seat of a vehicle is provided. The rear seat includes an interlocking frame connecting a seatback of the rear seat to a seat cushion for a dive operation, and the luggage gap cover device includes a foldable cover mat on a rear surface of the seatback configured to cover a gap between the seatback and a floor plate of a luggage compartment and a support protrusion on the interlocking frame, the support protrusion being configured to push and support the cover mat in a direction of covering the gap between the seatback and the floor plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Hyundai Transys Inc.
    Inventors: Mu Young Kim, Jun Young Yun, Han Kyeol Cho, Ho Suk Jung, Sang Do Park, Chan Ho Jung, Jun Hwan Lee, Dong Jin Kim, Hee Won Kwon, Jung Eun Kwon, Soo Yong Kim, Ye Eun Song, Jeong Su Yoon
  • Publication number: 20250206201
    Abstract: A seat for a vehicle includes a pair of seat rails coupled to a vehicle and spaced apart from each other in a left-right direction; a pair of left and right sliders installed to slide back and forth on each of the pairs of seat rails; a pair of left and right side frames connected so that a position thereof is changeable with respect to each of the pair of sliders; a first link unit connecting the slider and the side frame on one side thereof in a front-rear direction, and including a plurality of link members; a second link unit connecting the slider and the side frame on the other side thereof in the front-rear direction, and including a plurality of link members; and an interlocking link connecting the first link unit and the second link unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Inventors: Chan Ho JUNG, Ho Suk JUNG, Sang Soo LEE, Hyun Kyu MOON, Dong Hoon KEUM, Byung Yong CHOI, Deok Soo LIM, Mu Young KIM, Jin Ho CHOI, Jae Youn KIM
  • Publication number: 20250206200
    Abstract: A fold-and-dive apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a pair of bases installed on a vehicle and disposed to be spaced apart to the left and right; a pair of left and right cushion side frames connected to the pair of bases so that each position thereof is changeable; a back frame rotatably connected to the pair of cushion side frames via a recliner assembly at the rear of the pair of cushion side frames; a link assembly connecting the base and the cushion side frames at the rear of the pair of cushion side frames; a first driver connected to the link assembly to provide rotational force; and a locking assembly interposed between the back frame and the first driver, to restrict the operation of the first driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Inventors: Chan Ho JUNG, Ho Suk JUNG, Sang Soo LEE, Hyun Kyu MOON, Dong Hoon KEUM, Byung Yong CHOI, Deok Soo LIM, Mu Young KIM, Jin Ho CHOI, Jae Youn KIM
  • Patent number: 12337729
    Abstract: An apparatus of tilting a seat cushion of a vehicle, includes a tilting motor, a pinion gear, a sector gear, and a tilting link which perform the tilting operation of the seat cushion and exert a binding force in a tilted state of the seat cushion and are provided to be connected to both of one side and the other side of a seat cushion frame, and has two sector gears positioned on left and right sides and connected to each other by a connection bar so that, by strengthening a binding force of the front portion of the seat cushion, it is possible to secure the safety of passengers in the event of a collision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, DAS CO., LTD, Faurecia Korea, Ltd., Hyundai Transys Inc.
    Inventors: Sang Soo Lee, Mu Young Kim, Sang Hark Lee, Ho Suk Jung, Sang Do Park, Chan Ho Jung, Dong Hoon Lee, Hea Yoon Kang, Deok Soo Lim, Seung Pil Jang, Seon Ho Kim, Jong Seok Yun, Hyo Jin Kim, Dong Gyu Shin, Jin Ho Seo, Young Jun Kim, Taek Jun Nam
  • Publication number: 20250196730
    Abstract: A seat for a vehicle includes a pair of seat rails coupled to the vehicle and spaced apart from each other in left and right directions; a pair of left and right sliders installed on the pair of seat rails to slide in forward and rearward directions; a pair of left and right side frames configured to change a position thereof with respect to each of the pair of sliders; a link arm connecting the slider and the side frame on one side in forward and rearward directions; a linker connecting the slider and the side frame on the other side in forward and rearward directions, and including a plurality of link members; and a plurality of drivers respectively connected to the plurality of link members of the linker to provide rotational force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2024
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, DAS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Chan Ho Jung, Ho Suk Jung, Sang Soo Lee, Hyun Kyu Moon, Dong Hoon Keum, Byung Yong Choi, Deok Soo Lim, Mu Young Kim, Jin Ho Choi, Jae Youn Kim
  • Publication number: 20250187502
    Abstract: A seat for a vehicle can include a seat rest, a backrest rotatable with respect to the seat rest, and a rotation mechanism configured to rotate the backrest with respect to the seat rest, wherein, by the rotation mechanism, the backrest is configured to be rotatable in a first direction within a preset angle range and be rotatable in a second direction within the angle range, where the first direction may be opposite the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2024
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Mu Young Kim, Hee Dong Choi, Seok Ju Gim
  • Publication number: 20250153613
    Abstract: In an embodiment of a vehicle seat device for assistance in entering and exiting a vehicle, the vehicle seat device includes an integrated assistance device mounted on a seat swivel device and configured to perform a seat relaxation operation and a seat assistance operation of allowing a passenger to enter and exit the vehicle, thereby not only implementing a relaxation posture of a seat, but also allowing the passenger to conveniently enter and exit the vehicle through a seat swivel operation and a seat operation for assistance in entering and exiting the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2024
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Mu Young Kim, Suk Won Hong, Hee Dong Choi, Seok Ju Gim
  • Publication number: 20250145296
    Abstract: A foldable chair includes a first frame; a second frame disposed in parallel with the first frame; a connection portion configured to movably connect the first frame and the second frame and change in length based on movement between the first frame and the second frame; a seat accommodation portion disposed on one of the first frame or the second frame; and a seat portion. In particular, at least a portion of the seat portion is accommodated in the seat accommodation portion, and the seat portion is configured to be drawn out from the seat accommodation portion and detachably fastened to the other of the first frame or the second frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, HYUNDAI TRANSYS INC.
    Inventors: Suk Won Hong, Ga Be Nam, Mu Young Kim, Jong Seok Han, Gil Ju Kim, Sang Man Seo, Hyun Ji Lee, Hyung Rae Kim, Jeong Yong Yoo, Gyung Do Park, Dong Hwan Kim
  • Patent number: 12291132
    Abstract: Provided is a device for adjusting a seat of a vehicle. The device integrates a fold-and-dive function in addition to a walk-in function of a seat and also enables a forward or backward sliding movement function of the seat to be linked with other functions, so that the walk-in operation that tilts second-row seats or third-row seats to a forward direction for securing an aisle for a passenger to get in or out of the vehicle may be easily performed. Further, the walk-in operation state may be robustly maintained since the seat is robustly fixed after the walk-in operation is performed, and the device contributing to a standardization in which various functions in addition to the walk-in function are integrated with each other and contributing to functional expandability may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, DAS CO., LTD, Hyundai Transys Inc.
    Inventors: Ho Suk Jung, Sang Ho Kim, Jun Hwan Lee, Mu Young Kim, Sang Soo Lee, Sang Do Park, Chan Ho Jung, Dong Man Lee, Woo Ryang Kim, Jae Hwa Choi, Jong Beom Na, Cheol Hwan Yoon, Hae Dong Kwak, Jun Sik Hwang, Jung Bin Lee
  • Patent number: 12291130
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a seat cushion extension device for a fold-and-dive seat. The seat cushion extension device may include a pair of seat cushion side frames arranged at a predetermined interval, a seatback frame rotatably connected to the pair of seat cushion side frames and having a guide pin formed on an outer surface thereof, a seat cushion frame, a pair of links rotatably connected between the pair of seat cushion side frames and a front end of the seat cushion frame, and a pair of extension frames. Each of the pair of extension frames may have a front end connected to the seat cushion frame, and a rear end formed with a guide hole, into which a guide pin may be inserted. The seat cushion extension device may facilitate a forward extension of a seat cushion regardless of a position of a seatback of the fold-and-dive seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Dong Hoon Keum, Sang Do Park, Sang Soo Lee, Hoon Bok Lee, Mu Young Kim, Chan Ho Jung, Da Eun Lee
  • Patent number: 12280734
    Abstract: A vehicle seat reinforcement device includes a leg portion mounted on a floor panel, a seat cushion frame slidably mounted on the leg portion, and a load reinforcing structure connected between the leg portion and the seat cushion frame, wherein when a seat belt anchorage load is transferred to the seat cushion frame, the seat cushion frame is locked to the leg portion by the load reinforcing structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Daechang Seat Co., LTD-Dongtan, Hyundai Transys Inc.
    Inventors: Sang Soo Lee, Chan Ho Jung, Mu Young Kim, Sang Hark Lee, Ho Suk Jung, Deok Soo Lim, Sang Do Park, In Sun Baek, Sin Chan Yang, Chan Ki Cho, Myung Soo Lee, Jae Yong Jang, Jun Sik Hwang, Ho Sung Kang, Hae Dong Kwak, Hyun Tak Ko
  • Publication number: 20250115171
    Abstract: A device for adjusting a position of a vehicle seat has a structure in which two or more adjustment devices, such as lead screws for adjusting tilting, are connected to the opposite side portions of a seat cushion frame to allow the lead screws to rotate by two gearboxes connected to one motor, so that a seat cushion is stably tilted by the two or more lead screws and the opposite side portions of the seat cushion frame is stably supported by the two or more lead screws, in order to prevent shaking, vibration, and torsional deformation caused by a gap generated when tilting the seat cushion frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Sang Soo Lee, Ho Suk Jung, Deok Soo Lim, Sang Do Park, Chan Ho Jung, Mu Young Kim, Jin Sik Kim, Youn Myung Joo, Dong Gyu Shin, Taek Jun Nam, Gun Chu Park
  • Publication number: 20250115170
    Abstract: A vehicle seat position adjustment device is configured to stably perform a tilting operation of a seat cushion by performing an operation of rotating a first tilting link hinged to a gear box in a standing direction of a first tilting link while the gear box is moved rearwards along a lead screw, an operation of pushing up a second tilting link hinged to the first tilting link while the first tilting link is rotated in a standing direction, and an operation of allowing the second tilting link to push up a front end of a seat cushion frame. The vehicle seat position adjustment device may achieve a relaxation comfort posture by tilting the seat cushion and simultaneously reclining a seatback connected to the seat cushion rearwards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Sang Soo Lee, Ho Suk Jung, Deok Soo Lim, Sang Do Park, Chan Ho Jung, Mu Young Kim, Jin Sik Kim, Youn Myung Joo, Dong Gyu Shin, Taek Jun Nam, Gun Chu Park
  • Publication number: 20250091493
    Abstract: A rear seat apparatus for a vehicle includes a back frame and a cushion frame. The back frame is not interlocked with the cushion frame and is individually rotated in the forward-and-rearward direction independently of the cushion frame. The cushion frame is not interlocked with the back frame and individually slides in the forward-and-rearward direction independently of the back frame. A front seating state and a rear seating state of a passenger are implemented through individual sliding movement of the cushion frame in the forward-and-rearward direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Mu Young Kim, Hee Dong Choi, Soo Hyun Moon, Wan Su Park, Gil Ju Kim, Seok Ju Gim, Kyoung Su Oh, Jae Hong Bae, Dong Hyeon Kim, Yong Tak Han, Sung Wook Lee, Yong Sun Oh, Kyu Hee Lee
  • Patent number: 12208711
    Abstract: A seat for a vehicle in which user convenience may be improved by implementing various postures with a simple configuration is provided. The seat for a vehicle includes a pair of support rails coupled to the vehicle and arranged to be spaced apart from side to side, a first slide unit slidably installed back and forth on the support rail, a second slide unit slidably installed back and forth on the first slide unit, a pair of cushion side frames spaced apart from side to side, a first link member connecting the cushion side frame and the first slide unit, and a second link member connecting the cushion side frame and the second slide unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Mu Young Kim, Sang Do Park, Ho Suk Jung, Han Kyeol Cho, Jun Young Yun, Jun Hwan Lee, Chan Ho Jung, Sang Soo Lee
  • Publication number: 20250026252
    Abstract: A seat adjustment apparatus for a vehicle includes a plurality of connection frames provided along two opposite sides of a seat frame and two opposite sides of a back frame and configured to move forward or rearward depending on a folding direction of the back frame, guide parts provided at middle points of the plurality of connection frames and configured to be moved upward or downward by forward or rearward movements of the connection frames, and a seat cushion pipe provided inside the two connection frames and configured such that front ends of the seat cushion pipe are connected to the guide parts, and a position of a rear end of the seat cushion pipe is adjusted upward or downward by upward or downward movements of the guide parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Hyundai Transys Inc.
    Inventors: Mu Young Kim, Chan Ho Jung, Dong Hoon Keum, Sang Soo Lee, Ho Suk Jung, Sang Do Park, Jong Su Kim, In Hoe Jeong, Soo Yong Kim, Jung Eun Kwon, Dong Jin Kim, Gwon Hwa Bok, Jun Sik Hwang, Cheol Hwan Yoon
  • Patent number: 12187169
    Abstract: A seat for a vehicle with a new structure integrates a walk-in mechanism, a mechanism for a relaxation posture change function, and a mechanism for a seatback full-flat folding function into one mechanism. The seat selectively performs one function of a walk-in function, a relaxation posture change function, and a seatback full-flat folding function through the one integrated mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Mu Young Kim, Sang Do Park, Ho Suk Jung, Jun Young Yun, Jun Hwan Lee, Chan Ho Jung, Hyeok Seung Lee
  • Patent number: 12157407
    Abstract: An apparatus for rotating a headrest of a vehicle seat includes a headrest that is rotated forward to support a seat occupant's head upon reclining of a seatback. A seat occupant's head is comfortably supported by the headrest and a comfortable relaxation posture is implemented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bong Ku Kim, Sang Do Park, Hoon Bok Lee, Mu Young Kim, Chan Ho Jung, Deok Soo Lim
  • Patent number: 12145481
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle seat adjustment device including a seat-cushion-tilting frame disposed on a moving rail, the moving rail being coupled to a fixed rail so as to be movable forwards and backwards, and connected to a seatback frame, a tilting device hingedly coupled to a base bracket on the moving rail and to a rear end of the seat-cushion-tilting frame to perform forward tilting of the seat-cushion-tilting frame, a locking device connected to the tilting device to lock and unlock the tilting device, and a probe rotatably disposed between the seatback frame and the tilting device, the probe including a stopper capable of being inserted into a locking groove formed in the seatback frame. Rotation of the probe is restricted when the stopper is inserted into the locking groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Hyundai Transys Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Hwan Lee, Sang Do Park, Ho Suk Jung, Hyeok Seung Lee, Mu Young Kim, Chan Ho Jung, Jun Young Yun, Jun Sik Hwang, Jung Bin Lee, Won Yeong Lee, Cheol Hwan Yoon