Patents by Inventor Nak Kyoung Kong
Nak Kyoung Kong 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).
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Patent number: 11731588Abstract: An exterior camera lens cleaning system for a vehicle may include: a base unit fixed to the vehicle; a housing unit configured to be rotatable with respect to the base unit; a camera unit including a camera module, the camera unit at least partially inserted into the housing unit and configured to move in a longitudinal direction of the housing unit; a wiper disposed on an inside surface of the housing unit so as to face the camera module; and a control unit configured to receive video data through the camera module, to control a rotation operation of the housing unit based on a state of the vehicle, and to control an extension operation of the camera unit. The camera unit may be interlocked with the housing unit, and when the housing unit is rotated by the control unit, the camera unit may be configured to move horizontally in the longitudinal direction of the housing unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, SL CorporationInventors: Jong Min Park, Nak Kyoung Kong, Sang Hyun Jung, Ki Hong Lee, Da Sol Yu, Seung Hyeok Chang, Yeong Kook Cho, Yong Hwan Kim, Won Bin Kim
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Patent number: 11724649Abstract: A camera monitoring system and a method of controlling the same are provided. The camera monitoring system includes a camera assembly that captures an image of an outer side surface of a vehicle and a mirror assembly disposed to overlap at least a portion of the camera assembly. A driver performs deployment and folding of the camera assembly and the mirror assembly. A controller operates the driver in response to an input of the deployment or folding of the camera assembly and the mirror assembly and determines a failure of the camera assembly. The camera assembly and the mirror assembly are moved based on a single drive shaft, and the controller deploys or folds the camera assembly and the mirror assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventors: Nak Kyoung Kong, Jong Min Park, Ki Hong Lee, Seung Sik Han, Seung Hyeok Chang, Yong Hwan Kim, Yeong Kook Cho, Chang Byung Ryu
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Patent number: 11724670Abstract: A device for distributing washer fluid includes a cover portion into which a washer fluid is introduced, a moving shaft assembly located inside the cover portion, a motor assembly located at one end of the moving shaft assembly and configured to rotate the moving shaft assembly, one or more flow holes located in the moving shaft assembly, a plurality of distribution units located to correspond to the one or more flow holes, and a controller configured to control a rotation amount of the motor assembly which is configured to selectively discharge an washer fluid introduced into the one or more flow holes to the plurality of distribution units.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, DY Auto CORPInventors: Jong Min Park, Nak Kyoung Kong, Seung Sik Han, Ki Hong Lee, Jong Wook Lee
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Publication number: 20230249651Abstract: In an embodiment a washer system includes a plurality of measurement units configured to receive data required for vehicle driving, a nozzle configured to provide a washer fluid to the measurement units, a main reservoir configured to store the washer fluid, a sub-reservoir coupled to at least one of the measurement units and configured to be supplemented with the washer fluid from the main reservoir and a controller configured to determine a priority of the measurement units and supply, in response to the priority of the measurement units, the washer fluid from the main reservoir to the sub-reservoir based on the measurement unit having a higher priority.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2022Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Jong Min Park, Jin Hee Lee, Nak Kyoung Kong, Young Joon Shin, Gyu Won Han, Chan Mook Choi, Ki Hong Lee, Dae Hee Lee, Min Wook Park, Hyeong Jun Kim, Sun Ju Kim
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Patent number: 11713025Abstract: An air blowing apparatus is oriented toward a windshield glass of a vehicle and includes an air fan assembly located adjacent to the windshield glass and an air nozzle connected to the air fan assembly via a duct such that a fluid flows therebetween. The air nozzle is located so as to be opposite the windshield glass and is configured to adjust the pressure and angle at which air is discharged toward the windshield glass in accordance with the driving environment of a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, NIFCO KOREA INC.Inventors: Jong Min Park, Nak Kyoung Kong, Seung Hyeok Chang, Ki Hong Lee, Jae Hyoung Kim, Heung Hwan Lim
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Publication number: 20230227110Abstract: A wiper covering system includes a wiper cover; and a drive mechanism connected to the wiper cover and including a link structure configured to move the wiper cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia CorporationInventors: Nak Kyoung KONG, Jong Min PARK
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Patent number: 11635319Abstract: A device for monitoring a liquid level of a liquid storage tank for a vehicle is capable of improving sensing sensitivity of a liquid level sensor by employing a structure capable of amplifying an electromotive force, which is generated by an electrode, at an electromotive force amplification layer including a carbon micro coil (CMC) and accurately sensing a frozen state of a liquid to perform a heating function so as to resolve the frozen state of the liquid.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Omron Automotive Electronics Korea Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jong Min Park, Nak Kyoung Kong, Seung Hyeok Chang, Ki Hong Lee, Young Sun Seo
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Patent number: 11628810Abstract: A washer liquid heating device is provided. The device includes a heating unit that is positioned at a lower end of a reservoir. A washer pump is connected to one end of the heating unit and a controller adjusts a heat generation of the heating unit. Accordingly, at least some of washer liquid contained in the reservoir flows into the heating unit and is then discharged to the washer pump.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2018Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, DY Auto CORPInventors: Nak Kyoung Kong, Jong Min Park, Ki Hong Lee, Young Ik Cho, Seung Hyeok Chang, Jong Wook Lee, Jong Hyun Jin
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Publication number: 20230099826Abstract: A washer fluid distribution device includes a plurality of nozzle units formed consecutively, a transfer conduit configured to pass through the plurality of nozzle units and having one end fluidly connected to an introduction part, the introduction part located at one end of the transfer conduit and configured to allow a washer fluid to be introduced from a washer pump, a plurality of discharge holes configured to correspond to the number of the nozzle units in the transfer conduit and having different angles based on a center of the transfer conduit, and a controller configured to control a rotation angle of the transfer conduit to allow the discharge holes to correspond to the nozzle units in response to a user’s request.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Jong Min Park, Nak Kyoung Kong, Seung Sik Han, Ki Hong Lee, Min Wook Park
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Publication number: 20230060693Abstract: A vehicle front pillar has a side outer panel located on a side of a vehicle and a side outer inner panel spaced apart from the side outer panel by a predetermined space. A reinforcing member is located between the side outer panel and the side outer inner panel. A windshield is located to surround at least a portion of an outer portion of the reinforcing member. A fastening unit is located between a distal end of the side outer panel and the windshield.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATIONInventors: Nak Kyoung Kong, Jong Min Park
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Publication number: 20230059307Abstract: A system for distributing washer liquid includes at least one washer pump connected to a reservoir to pressurize the washer liquid, at least one distributor including at least one distribution unit fluidly connected to the washer pump, a plurality of nozzles fluidly connected to the at least one distribution unit in a distributor among the at least one distributor to face a cleaning target, and a controller configured to control opening or closing of the distribution unit formed in the at least one distribution unit and to control pressure of the washer pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, DY AUTO CorporationInventors: Jong Min PARK, Jin Hee LEE, Nak Kyoung KONG, Min Seok KIM, Gyu Won HAN, Chan Mook CHOI, Ki Hong LEE, Seung Sik HAN, Jong Wook LEE, Sin Won KANG, Jong Hyun JIN, Seong Jun KIM
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Patent number: 11577664Abstract: A pop-up apparatus for a camera mirror system disposed inside a panel of a body of a vehicle includes a camera mirror assembly to provide a rear view of a vehicle, a camera mirror housing disposed to enclose the camera mirror system and configured to move to an outside of the panel, and a camera mirror frame configured to receive a driving force from a driving unit. The driving unit opens a cover of the panel while driving the camera mirror assembly to move to the outside of the panel through an opened portion of the panel in linkage with the camera mirror frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventors: Nak Kyoung Kong, Seung Hyeok Chang, Hyeon Jo, Ki Hong Lee, Jong Min Park
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Patent number: 11497087Abstract: A heating wire apparatus for a vehicle safety glass includes: a plurality of bus bars located at a periphery of the vehicle safety glass; a plurality of heating wires having a serial pattern between the plurality of bus bars; and a battery that applies a voltage to the plurality of heating wires.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, KCC GLASS CORPORATIONInventors: Nak Kyoung Kong, Jong Min Park, Ki Hong Lee, Kang Sun Lee, Seung Hyeok Chang, Kuk Bum Lee, Eun Ho Lee, Chan Hee Lee
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Publication number: 20220297409Abstract: Disclosed is a glass for vehicles. The glass for vehicles includes a first glass panel, a second glass panel spaced apart from the first glass panel while maintaining a regular distance from the first glass panel, bonding films located between the first glass panel and the second glass panel, and a high refractive film located between the bonding films. The high refractive film is configured to have a wedge angle of 0.0028 rad to 0.0042 rad in the longitudinal section thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2021Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATIONInventors: Nak Kyoung Kong, Jin Hee Lee, Gi Heon Jeong, Seung Sik Han, Ki Hong Lee, Jong Min Park
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Patent number: 11427162Abstract: A contaminant removal apparatus for windshields includes: driving belts located at both side surfaces of a windshield; a drive unit configured to apply driving force to the driving belts; a wiper assembly located on the windshield; rotary rollers configured to be shifted along the driving belts; idle gears located at ends of the driving belts to change a rotating direction of the rotary rollers; frame connection shafts coupled to both ends of the wiper assembly and located within the rotary rollers so as to contact the idle gears to change the rotating direction of the rotary rollers; and a controller configured to change a rotating direction of the rotary rollers when the idle gears and the frame connection shafts contact.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATIONInventors: Nak Kyoung Kong, Seung Hyeok Chang, Jong Min Park, Ki Hong Lee
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Publication number: 20220263219Abstract: A laminated glass antenna structure includes an upper glass located at the outermost position of a vehicle, a patch radiation unit located in at least a portion of the rear surface of the upper glass, and a lower glass located on the rear surface of the patch radiation unit. In particular, the patch radiation unit includes a strip line located in a height direction of the patch radiation unit, at least one extension line extending in the lateral direction of the strip line, and a patch element located at the end of the extension line.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, HONGIK UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA COOPERATION FOUNDATIONInventors: Nak Kyoung Kong, Dae Hee Lee, Ki Hong Lee, Jong Min Park, Ho Sung Choo, Do Young Jang, Sang Woon Youn
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Publication number: 20220263217Abstract: A single glass antenna structure includes a glass that is disposed on a vehicle and a plurality of monopole antenna units that are disposed on one surface of the glass to be adjacent to each other. Each of the monopole antenna units includes a transmission line extending in a first direction of the glass and at least one monopole device located along the transmission line.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2021Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Nak Kyoung Kong, Dae Hee Lee, Ki Hong Lee, Jong Min Park, Ho Sung Choo, Do Young Jang, Sang Woon Youn
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Publication number: 20220144216Abstract: A washer liquid supply valve includes a valve body provided with an inflow hole and a discharge hole configured to allow a washer liquid to flow into and out of the valve body therethrough, a housing detachably combined with an upper part of the valve body, a coil assembly installed in the housing and configured to generate magnetic force when power is applied to the washer liquid supply valve, a core combined with the coil assembly while penetrating the coil assembly and magnetized by the magnetic force generated by the coil assembly, plunger installed in the core so as to be movable and configured to be moved upwards when power is applied to the washer liquid supply valve, and a spring interposed between the core and the plunger so as to elastically support the plunger towards the valve body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Jong Min Park, Nak Kyoung Kong, Jin Hee Lee, Ki Hong Lee, Chang Hoon Lee, Ho Hoon Hwang, Eui Dong Roh, Ki Ryong Lee, Jong Wook Lee, Sin Won Kang, Seong Jun Kim, Jong-hyun Jin, Moo Ha Hwang, Yeong-Su Kim, Gyu Won Han, Young Joon Shin
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Publication number: 20220105900Abstract: An apparatus for displaying a vehicle state using a wiper includes: a wiper arm located on a glass of a vehicle, a driving motor which is located in a pivot unit coupled to one end of the wiper arm, and rotates the wiper arm, a light source unit located in the pivot unit so as to face the wiper arm, reflection units which are located in the wiper arm and reflect light radiated by the light source unit, and a controller to control a rotational speed of the wiper arm and control light emitted by the light source unit to be radiated to selected reflection units among the reflection units in response to a rotational position of the wiper arm so as to provide a user requested form.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATIONInventors: Nak Kyoung KONG, Seung Sik HAN, Jong Min PARK, Ki Hong LEE
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Patent number: 11260832Abstract: A safety device for heating hoses is provided to prevent overheating of a heating wire. The safety device includes a first hose that connects between a reservoir and a connector and a second hose that is fluidly connected to the first hose and allows windshield washer fluid to flow from the connector to a spray nozzle. A housing encloses the connector and a heating wire is disposed in at least one of the first and second hoses. A terminal is disposed inside the housing and is connected to the heating wire to apply electric power from a power supply unit to the heating wire. A circuit breaker is connected to the terminal and the heating wire and cuts off electric power applied to the heating wire based on a temperature condition.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, NIFCO KOREA Inc., DY AUTO CorporationInventors: Nak Kyoung Kong, Jong Min Park, Doo Hyun Kim, Ki Hong Lee, Seung Hyeok Chang, Heung Hwan Lim, Jong Wook Lee, Jong Hyun Jin, Jae Hyoung Kim