Patents by Inventor Sam Gyun Kim

Sam Gyun 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: 11091049
    Abstract: A power conversion device for charging a battery of a vehicle may include the battery, a motor for receiving a battery power source from the battery, a power controller for controlling the motor to change the battery power source into charging power, and a charging controller for selectively performing a charging power supply control for supplying the charging power to the outside and a charging power receipt control for receiving external power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Byeong-Seob Song, Sam-Gyun Kim, Jae-Hyuk Choi
  • Patent number: 10917020
    Abstract: A multi output DC/DC converter includes a transformer having a primary side winding connected to an input side and a secondary side winding connected to an output side; a rectifying diode for rectifying an output of the secondary side winding; an output inductor having a first end connected to the rectifying diode; and a first output switching element and a second output switching element each having first ends connected to a second end of the output inductor, where a second end of the first output switching element and a second end of the second output switching element become first and second output stages outputting different voltages, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Inha University Research and Business Foundation
    Inventors: Jae Hyuk Choi, Byeong Seob Song, Sam Gyun Kim, Jae Kuk Kim, Bom Seok Lee, Jae Hyun Ahn
  • Publication number: 20200382009
    Abstract: A multi output DC/DC converter includes a transformer having a primary side winding connected to an input side and a secondary side winding connected to an output side; a rectifying diode for rectifying an output of the secondary side winding; an output inductor having a first end connected to the rectifying diode; and a first output switching element and a second output switching element each having first ends connected to a second end of the output inductor, where a second end of the first output switching element and a second end of the second output switching element become first and second output stages outputting different voltages, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Jae Hyuk Choi, Byeong Seob Song, Sam Gyun Kim, Jae Kuk Kim, Bom Seok Lee, Jae Hyun Ahn
  • Publication number: 20190359073
    Abstract: A power conversion device for charging a battery of a vehicle may include the battery, a motor for receiving a battery power source from the battery, a power controller for controlling the motor to change the battery power source into charging power, and a charging controller for selectively performing a charging power supply control for supplying the charging power to the outside and a charging power receipt control for receiving external power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Byeong-Seob Song, Sam-Gyun Kim, Jae-Hyuk Choi
  • Patent number: 10071637
    Abstract: A pulse width modulation resonance converter is provided that includes a transformer and a switching unit including first to fourth switches electrically connected to a primary coil of the transformer and configured to convert a DC voltage into an AC voltage by a switching operation of the first to fourth switches in which each switch is switched from an off state to an on state when a voltage difference between both ends is about 0. Additionally, a rectifying unit includes an output capacitor, first to fourth diodes electrically connected to a secondary coil of the transformer, and a resonance tank having a resonance capacitor and a resonance inductor which are electrically connected to the secondary coil of the transformer. The plurality of switches connected to the primary side of the transformer perform the zero-voltage switching using the magnetized inductance of the primary side to minimize the switching loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Myongji University Industry and Academia Cooperation Foundation, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Jong Pil Kim, Seok Joon Kim, Sam Gyun Kim, Woo Young Lee, June Young Lee, Byung Kwon Lee
  • Patent number: 9866130
    Abstract: A DC-DC converter includes: a clamp capacitor having one terminal connected with a ground terminal of a voltage source; a switching circuit including first and second switches connected with each other in series between a positive terminal and the ground terminal of the voltage source, and third and fourth switches connected with each other in series between both terminals of the clamp capacitor; and a forward-flyback transformer including a plurality of primary coils connected between a first connection node between the first and second switches and a second connection node between the third and fourth switches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Jaehyuk Choi, Woo Young Lee, Seok Joon Kim, Jong Pil Kim, Sam Gyun Kim, Gun Woo Moon, Han Shin Youn, Jae Bum Lee, Jae Il Baek
  • Publication number: 20160001665
    Abstract: A pulse width modulation resonance converter is provided that includes a transformer and a switching unit including first to fourth switches electrically connected to a primary coil of the transformer and configured to convert a DC voltage into an AC voltage by a switching operation of the first to fourth switches in which each switch is switched from an off state to an on state when a voltage difference between both ends is about 0. Additionally, a rectifying unit includes an output capacitor, first to fourth diodes electrically connected to a secondary coil of the transformer, and a resonance tank having a resonance capacitor and a resonance inductor which are electrically connected to the secondary coil of the transformer. The plurality of switches connected to the primary side of the transformer perform the zero-voltage switching using the magnetized inductance of the primary side to minimize the switching loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Jong Pil Kim, Seok Joon Kim, Sam Gyun Kim, Woo Young Lee, June Young Lee, Byung Kwon Lee
  • Patent number: 9074570
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and a system for controlling a generation output of a starter generator connected to an engine to transmit a rotary force in a hybrid electric vehicle. The method includes receiving, by a controller, vehicle state information for determining a driving mode of the vehicle after the vehicle starts, and determines the driving mode requiring an increase of the generation output from the vehicle state information; determining, by the controller, a need for the increase of the generation output to control a generation output variable for each driving mode; determining, by the controller, a torque command and a torque application time corresponding to a required output for each driving mode of the vehicle to control the generation output variable; and applying, by the controller, the determined torque command for the determined application time to control the generation output of the starter generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Hyun Kim, Kyung Ha Kim, Jae Hyuk Suh, Seung Woo Ha, Yeon Ho Kim, Sam Gyun Kim
  • Publication number: 20150042159
    Abstract: An integrated converter and method are provided that combine an onboard charger and a low voltage direct current converter. The integrated improves the charging efficiency of the battery of a vehicle and supplies the high density power to an electronic device load. The charging efficiency of the high voltage battery and electricity transmitting efficiency to the low voltage converter is improved using the integrated converter. Furthermore, the low voltage converter receives high density power since the low voltage converter is input with a substantially stable voltage from the integrated converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Jongpil Kim, Seungwoo Ha, Sam Gyun Kim, Woo Young Lee
  • Publication number: 20140375155
    Abstract: A motor generator for a vehicle includes a housing having a through hole along a central axis thereof, with a protrusion protruding outwards along a circumference of the through hole. A rotating shaft is disposed in the housing in such a way that a first end thereof is exposed outside through the through hole. A pulley is disposed outside the housing in such a way that the first end of the rotating shaft is inserted into and coupled to a central portion of the pulley. A rim of the pulley is surrounded by the protrusion and a central portion of the pulley passes through the through hole, so that a watertight flange having a larger diameter than the through hole is disposed in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicants: KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Hyun KIM, Jae Hyuk SUH, Sam Gyun KIM, Seung Woo HA
  • Publication number: 20140217843
    Abstract: A motor having a cooling structure includes a rotor fixed to a rotatable motor shaft, a rotor coil formed adjacent the rotor, a coil protection cover disposed adjacent the rotor coil, mounted in the motor shaft, and having a coolant chamber filled with a coolant. The motor further includes a stator fixed adjacent an exterior circumference of the rotor and may include a cover in which one end portion of the motor shaft is rotatably penetrated having a cooling pin at an internal side surface opposite one side surface of the coil protection cover. The coolant filled in the coolant chamber of the coil protection cover receives heat generated in the rotor coil, and, by effectively emitting the heat to the outside through the cooling pin formed in a rear cover, durability of the entire motor can be improved, and failure of peripheral parts can be prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Jae Hyuk SUH, Hyun KIM, Sam Gyun KIM, Seung Woo HA
  • Publication number: 20140052364
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and a system for controlling a generation output of a starter generator connected to an engine to transmit a rotary force in a hybrid electric vehicle. The method includes receiving, by a controller, vehicle state information for determining a driving mode of the vehicle after the vehicle starts, and determines the driving mode requiring an increase of the generation output from the vehicle state information; determining, by the controller, a need for the increase of the generation output to control a generation output variable for each driving mode; determining, by the controller, a torque command and a torque application time corresponding to a required output for each driving mode of the vehicle to control the generation output variable; and applying, by the controller, the determined torque command for the determined application time to control the generation output of the starter generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Hyun Kim, Kyung Ha Kim, Jae Hyuk Suh, Seung Woo Ha, Yeon Ho Kim, Sam Gyun Kim
  • Patent number: 8373321
    Abstract: The present invention features a terminal assembly for a motor of a hybrid vehicle as a wire connection structure of a concentrated winding motor, which can maintain a gap between a plurality of terminals using a clip and a holder in an insulated manner. Such a terminal assembly for a motor of a hybrid vehicle, includes: an open type holder with an open top; a plurality of terminals concentrically arranged and inserted into the holder; and a plurality of clips, each inserted between the terminals in an insulated manner to maintain a gap between the terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyeoun Dong Lee, Do Hyun Kim, Ki Nam Kim, Sam Gyun Kim, Tack Hwan Kwon
  • Publication number: 20110215662
    Abstract: The present invention features a terminal assembly for a motor of a hybrid vehicle as a wire connection structure of a concentrated winding motor, which can maintain a gap between a plurality of terminals using a clip and a holder in an insulated manner. Such a terminal assembly for a motor of a hybrid vehicle, includes: an open type holder with an open top; a plurality of terminals concentrically arranged and inserted into the holder; and a plurality of clips, each inserted between the terminals in an insulated manner to maintain a gap between the terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyeoun Dong Lee, Do Hyun Kim, Ki Nam Kim, Sam Gyun Kim, Tack Hwan Kwon