Patents by Inventor Tae Sic PARK

Tae Sic PARK 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: 20230398977
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hybrid electric vehicle comprising an engine configured to generate power by burning a fuel, first and second motor-generators configured to generate power or assist the engine, and a controller. The controller may be configured to set an operation of a first EV mode using the second motor-generator, a second EV mode using the first and second motor-generators, or a series mode of driving the second motor-generator by using power generation of the engine, compare a speed of the vehicle with a reference speed based on that the engine is in an off state, and may be configured to perform a control so that the vehicle drives in the second EV mode when the speed of the vehicle is less than the reference speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Hee Jin Shin, Jeong Woo Park, Tae Sic Park, Han Ho Son
  • Patent number: 11072233
    Abstract: A powertrain for a vehicle includes an engine, a first motor serving as a motor for driving of a vehicle or serving as a generator, a first power transmission mechanism disposed between the engine and the first motor to transmit the power of the engine to the first motor or to cut off transmission of power between the engine and the first motor, a second power transmission mechanism disposed between the first motor and a driving shaft of running wheels to transmit the power of the first motor to the driving shaft of the running wheels or to cut off transmission of power between the first motor and the driving shaft of the running wheels, and a second motor connected to the second power transmission mechanism via a third power transmission mechanism to transmit power to the second power transmission mechanism and outputting power for driving the vehicle and transmit the power to the driving shaft of the running wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jun Hoi Huh, Seong Eun Park, Kwang Min Choi, Tae Sic Park
  • Patent number: 10933734
    Abstract: A power transmission apparatus of a hybrid electric vehicle, may include an engine and first and second motor/generator, the power transmission apparatus includes a planetary gear set including first, second, and third rotation elements, a first shaft fixedly connected to the first rotation element and a rotor of the first motor/generator, a second shaft fixedly connected to the second rotation element and the engine, a third shaft fixedly connected to the third rotation element, a fourth shaft externally meshed with the second shaft and the third shaft, a fifth shaft fixedly connected to a rotor of the second motor/generator, a sixth shaft externally meshed with the fourth shaft and the fifth shaft and transmitting rotational power of the engine and the first and second motor/generators to a final reduction gear of a differential gear and three gear trains externally engaged with the first to sixth shafts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Hyun Jae Cho, Tae Sic Park, Ok Ju Cho, Seongeun Park, KwangMin Choi, Jun Hoi Huh
  • Patent number: 10744876
    Abstract: A torque vectoring system may include a first planetary gear set that may include first, second, and third rotation elements, wherein the first rotation element is selectively connectable to one of the left-side output shaft and the right-side output shaft through a coupling element, the second rotation element is selectively connectable to the one output shaft through a coupling element, and the third rotation element is fixedly connected to a housing; and a second planetary gear set that may include fourth, fifth, and sixth rotation elements, and the fourth rotation element is fixedly connected to the first rotation element, the fifth rotation element is connected to the differential such that power may be transmitted thereto, and the sixth rotation element is fixedly connected to the second rotation element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Jun Hoi Huh, Tae Sic Park, Seok Joon Kim, Chulmin Ahn, KwangMin Choi, Baekyu Kim
  • Publication number: 20200171934
    Abstract: A power transmission apparatus of a hybrid electric vehicle, may include an engine and first and second motor/generator, the power transmission apparatus includes a planetary gear set including first, second, and third rotation elements, a first shaft fixedly connected to the first rotation element and a rotor of the first motor/generator, a second shaft fixedly connected to the second rotation element and the engine, a third shaft fixedly connected to the third rotation element, a fourth shaft externally meshed with the second shaft and the third shaft, a fifth shaft fixedly connected to a rotor of the second motor/generator, a sixth shaft externally meshed with the fourth shaft and the fifth shaft and transmitting rotational power of the engine and the first and second motor/generators to a final reduction gear of a differential gear and three gear trains externally engaged with the first to sixth shafts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Hyun Jae CHO, Tae Sic PARK, Ok Ju CHO, Seongeun PARK, KwangMin CHOI, Jun Hoi HUH
  • Patent number: 10605345
    Abstract: A torque vectoring apparatus may include a first planetary gear set including first to third rotation elements, wherein the first rotation element is gear-connected to receive power from the speed reduction device, the second rotation element is connected to be configured for transmitting power to the differential, and the third rotation element is selectively connectable to a housing through a coupling element; a second planetary gear set including fourth, fifth, and sixth rotation elements, wherein the fifth rotation element is fixedly connected to the third rotation element; and a third planetary gear set including seventh, eighth, and ninth rotation elements, wherein the seventh rotation element is fixedly connected to the fourth rotation element, the eighth rotation element is fixedly connected to one of the left and right output shafts while being fixedly connected to the sixth rotation element, and the ninth rotation element is fixedly connected to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Hyun Jae Cho, Tae Sic Park, Ok Ju Cho, Seongeun Park, KwangMin Choi, Jun Hoi Huh
  • Publication number: 20190225075
    Abstract: A powertrain for a vehicle includes an engine, a first motor serving as a motor for driving of a vehicle or serving as a generator, a first power transmission mechanism disposed between the engine and the first motor to transmit the power of the engine to the first motor or to cut off transmission of power between the engine and the first motor, a second power transmission mechanism disposed between the first motor and a driving shaft of running wheels to transmit the power of the first motor to the driving shaft of the running wheels or to cut off transmission of power between the first motor and the driving shaft of the running wheels, and a second motor connected to the second power transmission mechanism via a third power transmission mechanism to transmit power to the second power transmission mechanism and outputting power for driving the vehicle and transmit the power to the driving shaft of the running wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Jun Hoi HUH, Seong Eun PARK, Kwang Min CHOI, Tae Sic PARK
  • Publication number: 20190176620
    Abstract: A torque vectoring system may include a first planetary gear set that may include first, second, and third rotation elements, wherein the first rotation element is selectively connectable to one of the left-side output shaft and the right-side output shaft through a coupling element, the second rotation element is selectively connectable to the one output shaft through a coupling element, and the third rotation element is fixedly connected to a housing; and a second planetary gear set that may include fourth, fifth, and sixth rotation elements, and the fourth rotation element is fixedly connected to the first rotation element, the fifth rotation element is connected to the differential such that power may be transmitted thereto, and the sixth rotation element is fixedly connected to the second rotation element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Jun Hoi Huh, Tae Sic Park, Seok Joon Kim, Chulmin Ahn, KwangMin Choi, Baekyu Kim
  • Publication number: 20190178361
    Abstract: A torque vectoring apparatus may include a first planetary gear set including first to third rotation elements, wherein the first rotation element is gear-connected to receive power from the speed reduction device, the second rotation element is connected to be configured for transmitting power to the differential, and the third rotation element is selectively connectable to a housing through a coupling element; a second planetary gear set including fourth, fifth, and sixth rotation elements, wherein the fifth rotation element is fixedly connected to the third rotation element; and a third planetary gear set including seventh, eighth, and ninth rotation elements, wherein the seventh rotation element is fixedly connected to the fourth rotation element, the eighth rotation element is fixedly connected to one of the left and right output shafts while being fixedly connected to the sixth rotation element, and the ninth rotation element is fixedly connected to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Hyun Jae CHO, Tae Sic PARK, Ok Ju CHO, Seongeun PARK, KwangMin CHOI, Jun Hoi HUH
  • Patent number: 10293675
    Abstract: A powertrain for a vehicle includes an engine, a first motor serving as a motor for driving of a vehicle or serving as a generator, a first power transmission mechanism disposed between the engine and the first motor to transmit the power of the engine to the first motor or to cut off transmission of power between the engine and the first motor, a second power transmission mechanism disposed between the first motor and a driving shaft of running wheels to transmit the power of the first motor to the driving shaft of the running wheels or to cut off transmission of power between the first motor and the driving shaft of the running wheels, and a second motor connected to the second power transmission mechanism via a third power transmission mechanism to transmit power to the second power transmission mechanism and outputting power for driving the vehicle and transmit the power to the driving shaft of the running wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Jun Hoi Huh, Seong Eun Park, Kwang Min Choi, Tae Sic Park
  • Patent number: 10059190
    Abstract: A power transmission system of a hybrid electric vehicle uses an engine and a motor/generator as power sources, and includes: a torque converter including a planetary gear set having first, second, and third rotating elements, the first rotating element being selectively connected to a transmission housing, the second rotating element being connected to an engine output shaft of the engine, and the third rotating element being connected to a motor output shaft of the motor/generator; an input device including a first input shaft selectively connected to the motor output shaft through one clutch and a second input shaft that is disposed on a same shaft line as the first input shaft to be selectively connected to the motor output shaft through another clutch; and a shift output device shifting and outputting rotation power of the input device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Jun Hoi Huh, KwangMin Choi, Tae Sic Park, Jae Heon Lee, Seongeun Park, Buhm Joo Suh
  • Patent number: 10059187
    Abstract: A power train system for a hybrid electric vehicle includes an engine; a first motor operating as a motor for driving the vehicle; a first power transmission mechanism connected between the engine and the first motor; a second power transmission mechanism connected between the first motor and a driving shaft of traveling wheels and transmitting engine power transmitted to the first motor or the engine power and power from the first motor to the driving shaft of the traveling wheels; and a second motor connected to the second power transmission mechanism by a fourth power transmission mechanism to transmit power to the second power transmission mechanism and outputting power for driving the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Jun Hoi Huh, Seong Eun Park, Kwang Min Choi, Tae Sic Park
  • Publication number: 20180029462
    Abstract: A power transmission system of a hybrid electric vehicle uses an engine and a motor/generator as power sources, and includes: a torque converter including a planetary gear set having first, second, and third rotating elements, the first rotating element being selectively connected to a transmission housing, the second rotating element being connected to an engine output shaft of the engine, and the third rotating element being connected to a motor output shaft of the motor/generator; an input device including a first input shaft selectively connected to the motor output shaft through one clutch and a second input shaft that is disposed on a same shaft line as the first input shaft to be selectively connected to the motor output shaft through another clutch; and a shift output device shifting and outputting rotation power of the input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Jun Hoi Huh, KwangMin Choi, Tae Sic Park, Jae Heon Lee, Seongeun Park, Buhm Joo Suh
  • Patent number: 9688131
    Abstract: A powertrain of a hybrid vehicle may include a planetary gear set, a first motor unit and a second motor unit. The planetary gear set may include three rotary members in which one rotary member is connected to an engine and another rotary member is connected to a front driveshaft. The first motor unit is connected to the remaining rotary member in the three rotary members, and the second motor unit is connected to a rear driveshaft and supplying power to the rear driveshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Tae Sic Park, Seong Eun Park, Jun Hoi Huh, Kwang Min Choi
  • Publication number: 20170072781
    Abstract: A power train system for a hybrid electric vehicle includes an engine; a first motor operating as a motor for driving the vehicle; a first power transmission mechanism connected between the engine and the first motor; a second power transmission mechanism connected between the first motor and a driving shaft of traveling wheels and transmitting engine power transmitted to the first motor or the engine power and power from the first motor to the driving shaft of the traveling wheels; and a second motor connected to the second power transmission mechanism by a fourth power transmission mechanism to transmit power to the second power transmission mechanism and outputting power for driving the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Jun Hoi HUH, Seong Eun PARK, Kwang Min CHOI, Tae Sic PARK
  • Publication number: 20170021718
    Abstract: A powertrain for a vehicle includes an engine, a first motor serving as a motor for driving of a vehicle or serving as a generator, a first power transmission mechanism disposed between the engine and the first motor to transmit the power of the engine to the first motor or to cut off transmission of power between the engine and the first motor, a second power transmission mechanism disposed between the first motor and a driving shaft of running wheels to transmit the power of the first motor to the driving shaft of the running wheels or to cut off transmission of power between the first motor and the driving shaft of the running wheels, and a second motor connected to the second power transmission mechanism via a third power transmission mechanism to transmit power to the second power transmission mechanism and outputting power for driving the vehicle and transmit the power to the driving shaft of the running wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Jun Hoi HUH, Seong Eun PARK, Kwang Min CHOI, Tae Sic PARK
  • Patent number: 9493154
    Abstract: A control apparatus of a power transmission system is provided and includes an input shaft through which torque from an engine is input and first and second motor/generators. A planetary gear set is disposed on a line from the input shaft and an output shaft transmits torque from the planetary gear set and the second motor/generator to driving wheels. A battery supplies electricity to the first and second motor/generators and charges electricity generated therefrom. An HEV mode 1 in which an operation of a first brake and a second brake is released or an HEV mode 2 in which an operation of the second brake is operated is converted based on a mechanical maximum efficiency range, a required power of the engine, a speed ratio of a transmission, and an SOC of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Tae Sic Park, Seongeun Park, Jun Hoi Huh, Kwangmin Choi
  • Patent number: 9321344
    Abstract: A transmission system of a hybrid electric vehicle may include two shafts, two hollow shafts and two motor/generators. A first shaft connected to an engine. A first hollow shaft disposed without rotational interference with the first shaft, selectively connected to the first shaft, and provided with a first output gear. A second hollow shaft disposed without rotational interference with the first hollow shaft and provided with a second output gear. A second shaft disposed in parallel with the first shaft and operably connected to the first shaft and the first hollow shaft through a gear unit to selectively transmit torque of the first shaft to the first hollow shaft. Clutches may connect the first shaft and the second shaft selectively to the first hollow shaft. A first motor/generator operably connected to the second hollow shaft and a second motor/generator operably connected to the second shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Baekyu Kim, SeongGon Byun, Chulmin Ahn, Kwangmin Choi, Tae Sic Park, Seok Joon Kim, Jun Hoi Huh
  • Publication number: 20160107637
    Abstract: A control apparatus of a power transmission system is provided and includes an input shaft through which torque from an engine is input and first and second motor/generators. A planetary gear set is disposed on a line from the input shaft and an output shaft transmits torque from the planetary gear set and the second motor/generator to driving wheels. A battery supplies electricity to the first and second motor/generators and charges electricity generated therefrom. An HEV mode 1 in which an operation of a first brake and a second brake is released or an HEV mode 2 in which an operation of the second brake is operated is converted based on a mechanical maximum efficiency range, a required power of the engine, a speed ratio of a transmission, and an SOC of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Tae Sic Park, Seongeun Park, Jun Hoi Huh, Kwangmin Choi
  • Publication number: 20160082823
    Abstract: A powertrain of a hybrid vehicle may include a planetary gear set, a first motor unit and a second motor unit. The planetary gear set may include three rotary members in which one rotary member is connected to an engine and another rotary member is connected to a front driveshaft. The first motor unit is connected to the remaining rotary member in the three rotary members, and the second motor unit is connected to a rear driveshaft and supplying power to the rear driveshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Tae Sic PARK, Seong Eun PARK, Jun Hoi HUH, Kwang Min CHOI