Patents by Inventor Myung Hoe Kim

Myung Hoe 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: 12269372
    Abstract: A seat for a vehicle with a cushion tip-up and down function is provided. The seat is configured such that a cushion leg provided in a cushion is held, in a fitted manner, by a support spring of a support structure provided in a seat base, and when the cushion is rotated, the cushion leg is allowed to be folded and ejected by being automatically rotated, thereby improving the convenience of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Hyundai Transys Inc.
    Inventors: Jung Sang You, Han Su Yoo, Guk Mu Park, Dong Woo Jeong, Myung Hoe Kim, Eun Sue Kim, Dae Hee Lee, Jae Hoon Cho, Han Kyung Park, Jae Sung Shin, Hae Dong Kwak, Gwon Hwa Bok, Jun Sik Hwang
  • Patent number: 12257587
    Abstract: A filter manufacturing method includes: folding a filter media up and down and forming a wrinkle shape composed of a plurality of bent parts and a connection part connecting adjacent bent parts among the plurality of bent parts; and forming a conductive coating layer pattern on the filter media. The filter manufacturing method further includes: electrically connecting a first end and a second end of the conductive coating layer pattern to a first power source. In particular, the conductive coating layer pattern includes a plurality of parallel patterns, and the plurality of parallel patterns are formed to be positioned on the connection part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, Seoul National University R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Dong Ho Kwon, Gee Young Shin, Myung Hoe Kim, Seung Sik Han, Seung Hwan Ko, Sung Geun Han, Jin Mo Kim
  • Patent number: 12247749
    Abstract: An air conditioning system is provided with an integrated heat exchanger. The air conditioning system generates heating air or cooling air through the integrated heat exchanger that adjusts the temperature of conditioning air by circulating coolant, thus securing cooling and heating efficiency. The air conditioning system adjusts temperature by the coolant circulated in the integrated heat exchanger such that a temperature adjustment door for adjusting the temperature of the conditioning air is eliminated, the number of components is decreased, and the size of an overall package is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, Hanon Systems
    Inventors: Kwang Ok Han, Gee Young Shin, Su Yeon Kang, Dong Ho Kwon, Myung Hoe Kim, Dae Hee Lee, In Jae Kang, Tae Young Park, Jae Chun Ryu
  • Publication number: 20250074144
    Abstract: An air conditioning system for a vehicle includes an input device connected to an air conditioning device in which an air conditioning area of conditioned air is allocated to each discharge port; a temperature sensor that detects an indoor temperature or an outdoor temperature; and a controller that stores determination modes, determines a temperature or discharge area of the conditioned air depending on a difference between the indoor temperature and the outdoor temperature, and outputs a control signal to be transmitted to the input device. The air conditioning system can adjust the temperature and discharge direction of the conditioned air based on the outdoor temperature and an air conditioning load to optimize air conditioning efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Byeol Han, Yoon Hyung Lee, Jae Geun Jeong, Myung Hoe Kim, Yu Mi Kim
  • Publication number: 20250074151
    Abstract: A heating device provides heat for heating in various modes, such as an air flow direction control mode, a radiant heat specialized mode, and a convective heat specialized mode, through rotation of thermally conductive plates depending on user's requirements, thereby increasing user satisfaction. The thermally conductive plates increase heating efficiency by ensuring thermal efficiency according to a mode corresponding to the purpose of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Gyeong Nam Cho, Su Yeon Kang, Myung Hoe Kim, Dong Won Yeon, Dong Hoon Oh, Sae Dong Eom, Yun Hwan Yang
  • Patent number: 12194896
    Abstract: A seat for a vehicle is proposed. The seat for a vehicle is configured to perform sliding of a seat cushion in conjunction with reclining of a seatback without a separate driver part or recliner, and to realize tipping-up of the seat cushion with the seat cushion and the seatback removably provided, and to be easily mounted and assembled to a vehicle to secure the inside space utilization of the vehicle and achieve cost reduction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Hyundai Transys Inc.
    Inventors: Dong Woo Jeong, Han Su Yoo, Jung Sang You, Guk Mu Park, Myung Hoe Kim, Eun Sue Kim, Dae Hee Lee, Jun Sik Hwang, Gwon Hwa Bok, Hae Dong Kwak, Jae Sung Shin, Han Kyung Park, Jae Hoon Cho
  • Publication number: 20250010688
    Abstract: In an air conditioning system for a mobility vehicle, air is introduced into a housing in multiple directions including forward, rearward, leftward, and rightward directions, such that outside air is introduced into a heat exchanger in the housing and heat exchange is performed regardless of a traveling direction of the mobility vehicle. In addition, the amount of outside air to be provided to an external heat exchanger is adjusted depending on the traveling direction of the mobility vehicle or whether a heat pump is used, which improves the efficiency in operating the external heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Kwang Ok HAN, Myung Hoe KIM, Su Yeon KANG, Kwang Woon CHO, Hyo Geun OH, Won Jun JOUNG, Byung Guk AN
  • Publication number: 20250010693
    Abstract: An air vent device for a vehicle includes an air guide configured to protrude towards a passage through which air flows, wherein a length of the air guide protruding into the passage is adjustable by rotation with respect to the passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, ITW EF&C KOREA LLC.
    Inventors: Yu Mi Kim, Yoon Hyung Lee, Myung Hoe Kim, Byeol Han, Jin Hu Kim, Joong Ho Maeng, Yong Seok Park
  • Patent number: 12151559
    Abstract: An embodiment display apparatus for a vehicle includes a display unit designed to be accommodated inside an interior trim of the vehicle and configured to output outside image information captured by a camera and a moving unit configured to allow the display unit to be selectively pulled out from the interior trim and to allow the display unit to rotate in opposite directions in a state in which the display unit is pulled out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hong Heui Lee, Myung Hoe Kim, Seung Sik Han
  • Patent number: 12145423
    Abstract: An air conditioner system for an electric motor mobility vehicle is provided. The air conditioner system is configured so that an external condenser is spaced from a radiator at a front portion of the mobility vehicle, the external condenser performs heat exchange with air introduced from a location other than the front portion of the mobility vehicle, so that an active air flap is controlled to be closed in an indoor heating condition. Therefore, as the air resistance is reduced while the mobility vehicle drives under the indoor heating condition, the air resistance is reduced and the aerodynamic performance of the mobility vehicle is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gee Young Shin, Su Yeon Kang, Dae Hee Lee, Myung Hoe Kim, Dong Ho Kwon
  • Patent number: 12148589
    Abstract: In an embodiment a shape-transformable switch apparatus includes a housing comprising an accommodating region with a high voltage electrode, a Electrorheological (ER) fluid located in the accommodating region, the ER fluid configured to change viscosity and rigidity, a switch cover shielding an upper portion of the housing, the switch cover configured to change a shape based on changes of the viscosity and of the rigidity of the ER fluid; and a controller configured to allow a voltage to be applied to the high voltage electrode such that an electrostatic attraction is generated so that the ER fluid flows and is pressed against the switch cover thereby changing a shape of the switch cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Korea University of Technology and Education Industry-University Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Yoon Im, Yong Won Choi, Myung Hoe Kim, Joo Hwa Kim, Eun Jae Shin, Hyun U Ko, Sang Youn Kim
  • Publication number: 20240375479
    Abstract: An air-conditioning system for mobility vehicles is capable of introducing outside air into a front portion and a rear portion of a housing in which a heat exchanger is mounted and capable of selectively changing the introduction direction of the outside air, adjusting the amount of heat exchange between the heat exchanger and the outside air depending on the travel direction of a mobility vehicle or whether or not a heat pump is used, thus improving the operational efficiency of the heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, DOOWON CLIMATE CONTROL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang Ok HAN, Myung Hoe Kim, Su Yeon Kang, Yeong Jun Kim, Kwang Woon Cho, Hyo Geun Oh, Won Jun Joung, Byung Guk An
  • Patent number: 12125637
    Abstract: In an embodiment a shape-transformable switch apparatus includes an electromagnet arranged inside a housing, wherein the electromagnet has an outer circumferential surface wound with a solenoid coil and is configured to provide a magnetic field when a power is applied to the solenoid coil, a Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) disposed on an upper portion of the electromagnet, wherein the MRE is configured to change from an initial soft state to a relatively hard state when the power is applied to the solenoid coil and configured to be pressed and to move upward when the electromagnet moves upward and a switch cover disposed on an upper portion of the housing, the switch cover configured to form a switch shape and to protrude outward when the MRE moves in an upward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Korea University Of Technology And Education Industry-University Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Yoon Im, Yong Won Choi, Myung Hoe Kim, Joo Hwa Kim, Seok Han Lee, Hyun U Ko, Sang Youn Kim
  • Patent number: 12117861
    Abstract: In an embodiment a magnetorheological fluid-based haptic knob apparatus includes a housing, a solenoid coil mounted inside the housing, the solenoid coil configured to generate a magnetic field thereby providing magnetic flux, a shaft connected to the housing and including a rotational rod, wherein the shaft is configured to generate a plurality of modes and a magnetorheological fluid accommodated inside the housing, the magnetorheological fluid configured to form a magnetic chain in response of the magnetic flux.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Korea University Of Technology And Education Industry-University Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Yoon Im, Yong Won Choi, Myung Hoe Kim, Joo Hwa Kim, In Ho Yun, Hyun U Ko, Sang Youn Kim
  • Patent number: 12103441
    Abstract: A vehicle seat includes first and second sub-seatbacks also provided as first and second seat cushions mounted on a main seatback to be rotatable in forward-rearward directions. A forward facing position in which an occupant is accommodated while viewing forward and a rearward facing position in which the occupant is accommodated while viewing rearward is easily realized, in response to forward and rearward rotation of the first sub-seatback and the second sub-seatback also provided as first and second seat cushions. Furthermore, a full-bed mode in which the seat is horizontally spread like a bed, a cushion tip-up mode in which the entirety of the seat is positioned upright for ensuring freight loading and an occupant entering and exiting passage, and the like are realized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, HYUNDAI TRANSYS INC.
    Inventors: Dong Woo Jeong, Eun Sue Kim, Dae Hee Lee, Myung Hoe Kim, Jun Sik Hwang, Gwon Hwa Bok, Hae Dong Kwak, Jae Sung Shin, Han Kyung Park, Jae Hoon Cho
  • Publication number: 20240286461
    Abstract: A roof-type air conditioner is provided in which condensate water generated during interior cooling by an air conditioning unit is collected in a collecting unit to prevent the condensate water from flowing into an interior space of a vehicle. Due to accumulation of the condensate water, the condensate water collected by the collecting unit is discharged to the outside of the vehicle to prevent overflow and contamination of condensate water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2023
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, DOOWON CLIMATE CONTROL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang Ok Han, Myung Hoe Kim, Nam Seok Yun, Su Yeon Kang, Kwang Woon Cho, Yeong Jun Kim, Jae Won Cha, Won Jun Joung, Byung Guk An
  • Publication number: 20240270126
    Abstract: A multi-position seat configured to maximize usability thereof through various changes in the positions of a seat back and a seat cushion may include a height assembly configured to move a base frame mounted on a vehicle body, a slide assembly configured to move a seat cushion frame, which is positioned above the base frame and is connected to the base frame via a link mechanism, upwards and downwards by sliding action of the link mechanism in a forward and backward direction, a tilt assembly configured to move a rear end portion of the seat cushion frame upwards and downwards, and a seat back frame hingedly coupled to a rear end portion of the base frame to be reclined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Hyundai Transys,Inc., Daechang Seat Co., LTD-Dongtan
    Inventors: Eun Sue KIM, Seung Sik Han, Hong Heui Lee, Myung Hoe Kim, Jong Tak Lee, Hae Dong Kwak, Cheol Hwan Yoon, Jun Sik Hwang, In Sun Baek, Sin Chan Yang, Myung Soo Lee, Chan Ki Cho
  • Publication number: 20240246092
    Abstract: A filter manufacturing method includes: folding a filter media up and down and forming a wrinkle shape composed of a plurality of bent parts and a connection part connecting adjacent bent parts among the plurality of bent parts; and forming a conductive coating layer pattern on the filter media. The filter manufacturing method further includes: electrically connecting a first end and a second end of the conductive coating layer pattern to a first power source. In particular, the conductive coating layer pattern includes a plurality of parallel patterns, and the plurality of parallel patterns are formed to be positioned on the connection part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, Seoul National University R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Dong Ho Kwon, Gee Young Shin, Myung Hoe Kim, Seung Sik Han, Seung Hwan Ko, Sung Geun Han, Jin Mo Kim
  • Patent number: 12036905
    Abstract: A backboard assembly for a vehicular rear seat is disclosed. The backboard assembly includes an upper part and a lower part, which are made of a hard plastic material. The backboard assembly prevents the formation of a gap between the lower part and a luggage board, regardless of the operational mode of the rear seat. When a seat back is folded, the upper part, the lower part, and the luggage board are aligned in a horizontal direction, thereby allowing the space for passengers in the rear seat to be completely integrated with a luggage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Hyundai Transys Inc., Daechang Seat Co., LTD-Dongtan
    Inventors: Eun Sue Kim, Seung Sik Han, Hong Heui Lee, Myung Hoe Kim, Cheol Hwan Yoon, Hae Dong Kwak, Jun Sik Hwang, Jong Tak Lee, Sin Chan Yang, In Sun Baek, Myung Soo Lee, Chan Ki Cho
  • Patent number: 12023686
    Abstract: A filter includes a dust collecting unit, and the dust collecting unit includes: a filter media formed in a wrinkle shape including a plurality of bent parts folded up and down in a direction parallel to a plurality of parallel patterns and a connection part; a conductive coating layer pattern including a plurality of parallel patterns; and a first power source electrically connected to a first end and a second end of the conductive coating layer pattern and configured to apply a voltage, wherein the connection part connects the adjacent bent parts, a parallel pattern of the plurality of parallel patterns is disposed in the connection part, and the plurality of parallel patterns includes a first and a second adjacent parallel patterns, and a first current flowing through the first adjacent parallel flows in a direction opposite to a second current flowing through the second adjacent parallel pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, Kia Corporation, Seoul National University R&DBFoundation
    Inventors: Dong Ho Kwon, Gee Young Shin, Myung Hoe Kim, Seung Sik Han, Seung Hwan Ko, Sung Geun Han, Jin Mo Kim