Patents by Inventor Shang-Ill Lee

Shang-Ill Lee 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: 9718500
    Abstract: A structure of a hybrid front pillar of a vehicle includes a front pillar lower portion which is disposed at a front side of a front door unit of a vehicle, and has a lower end coupled to a side connecting member; and a front pillar upper portion which is disposed at an upper side of the front pillar lower portion, and coupled to the front pillar lower portion, in which a recessed portion is formed at one side of the side connecting member such that the lower end of the front pillar lower portion is inserted into the recessed portion, and a mounting portion is formed at a lower end of the front pillar upper portion such that an upper end of the front pillar lower portion is inserted into the mounting portion, thereby significantly reducing a weight of the vehicle body, enhancing rigidity of the front pillar, and omitting reinforcing components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Shang-Ill Lee