Patents by Inventor Won-Kyu Bang

Won-Kyu Bang 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: 8267629
    Abstract: A mounting structure for a boss of a display module. The mounting structure is constructed with a reinforcing member installed on a chassis base of the display module, a boss including a threaded length having an outer portion on which a screw surface is formed and being coupled to the reinforcing member, and a connecting portion extending from the threaded length in a direction away from the reinforcing member and having an end portion in which a coupling hole is formed, and a supporting nut screwed into the threaded length to press the boss toward the reinforcing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Won-Kyu Bang, Myoung-Kon Kim
  • Patent number: 8027163
    Abstract: A display device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the display device includes i) a display panel configured to display an image, ii) a chassis base configured to support the display panel, iii) an auxiliary chassis disposed between the display panel and the chassis base, wherein one end of the auxiliary chassis covers and contacts an edge of the chassis base. The display device further includes i) a driving board disposed at the back of the chassis base and configured to drive the display panel and ii) at least one signal transmission member comprising at least one circuit device and configured to electrically connect the display panel and the driving board, wherein one side of the at least one signal transmission member is supported by the auxiliary chassis, and wherein the one side faces the edge of the chassis base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Won-Kyu Bang
  • Patent number: 7742288
    Abstract: A display devise includes a display panel and a chassis base supporting the display panel. At least one reinforcing member is attached to the chassis base to add rigidity to the chassis base and at least one stand is attached to the chassis base to allow the chassis base to stand upright. A guide stand couples the reinforcing member to the stand, the guide stand comprising a body and a reinforcing plate substantially extending at an angle from the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung-hwan Min, Won-kyu Bang, Doo-young Kim
  • Publication number: 20100142151
    Abstract: A display device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the display device includes i) a display panel configured to display an image, ii) a chassis base configured to support the display panel, iii) an auxiliary chassis disposed between the display panel and the chassis base, wherein one end of the auxiliary chassis covers and contacts an edge of the chassis base. The display device further includes i) a driving board disposed at the back of the chassis base and configured to drive the display panel and ii) at least one signal transmission member comprising at least one circuit device and configured to electrically connect the display panel and the driving board, wherein one side of the at least one signal transmission member is supported by the auxiliary chassis, and wherein the one side faces the edge of the chassis base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Won-Kyu Bang
  • Patent number: 7646360
    Abstract: A plasma display apparatus includes a plasma display panel, a chassis base having a first surface to which the plasma display panel is attached and a second surface on which a driving circuit module is installed, and at least one gripper provided on the second surface of the chassis base, the gripper being integrally formed with the chassis base, the gripper being protruded with respect to the second surface of the chassis base. A technique of manufacturing a chassis base for a plasma display apparatus, includes applying a press working process to a chassis base body to provide a chassis base, forming a pair of parallel incision lines on the chassis base, and pressing a portion partitioned by the incision lines toward a thickness direction of the chassis base to form a grip body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Won-Kyu Bang, Guy-Seong Kim
  • Patent number: 7564680
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel for displaying an image, a chassis base for supporting the display panel, at least one boss protruding from the chassis base for supporting a plurality of circuit boards for driving the display panel, and at least one embossment protruding from the chassis base in a region around the at least one boss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Myoung-Kon Kim, Won-Kyu Bang
  • Patent number: 7453528
    Abstract: There is provided a plasma display apparatus capable of reducing the cost and complexity of fitting circuit boards to a chassis base. The plasma display apparatus comprises a plasma display panel (PDP), a chassis base having a first side attached to the PDP, the first side also supporting the PDP, and circuit boards provided at a second side of the chassis base opposite to the first side attached to the PDP. The chassis base has at least one boss and at least one supporter disposed thereon, which correspond to holes disposed in a circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guy-Seong Kim, Won-Kyu Bang
  • Patent number: 7433178
    Abstract: A plasma display apparatus comprising a panel displaying images, a circuit board that drives the panel, and a chassis base that supports the panel and the circuit board. A signal transfer member couples the panel and the circuit board, and a protection plate protects the signal transfer member and a device mounted on the signal transfer member by covering the signal transfer member and the device. The protection plate is coupled with the chassis base by a coupling means, and a damage protection means, which is disposed on a side of a coupling part of the protection plate and the chassis base, prevents damage of the device by distributing a coupling force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Won-Kyu Bang, Ki-Jung Kim
  • Publication number: 20080239643
    Abstract: A display devise includes a display panel and a chassis base supporting the display panel. At least one reinforcing member is attached to the chassis base to add rigidity to the chassis base and at least one stand is attached to the chassis base to allow the chassis base to stand upright. A guide stand couples the reinforcing member to the stand, the guide stand comprising a body and a reinforcing plate substantially extending at an angle from the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Kyung-hwan Min, Won-kyu Bang, Doo-young Kim
  • Publication number: 20080232052
    Abstract: A plasma display device includes: a Plasma Display Panel (PDP); a chassis base adapted to support the PDP attached to one surface thereof; a plurality of Integrated Circuit (IC) modules respectively included on driving circuit boards attached to another surface of the chassis base and adapted to control the PDP; and a reinforcing member arranged on the chassis base, one surface of each of the IC modules being in contact with the reinforcing member. The integrated circuit module is attached to the reinforcing member which reinforces the mechanical strength of the chassis base, so that a heat sink is not needed. The thickness of a plasma display device is thereby reduced and the appearance of the plasma display device is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Ki-Jung Kim, Won-Kyu Bang
  • Publication number: 20080223998
    Abstract: A support stand for a display device includes a chassis base, a display panel, a connecting member, a stand member, and a shock absorbing member. The display panel is attached to the chassis base, and the connecting member is coupled to the chassis base. The stand member is connected to the connecting member such that the stand member supports the chassis base to which the display panel is attached. The shock absorbing member is disposed between the connecting member and the stand member such that the shock absorbing member absorbs a shock caused by a collision between the connecting member and the stand member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Won-Kyu Bang, Ki-Jung Kim, Se-II Oh
  • Publication number: 20080218956
    Abstract: A plasma display device allowing easy insertion of a cable into a cable connector and preventing skewing during insertion of the cable, may be constructed with a plurality of signal transmission members including a plurality of electronic devices and flexible cables, with one end of each signal transmission member connected to a circuit unit installed on a chassis base, and another end connected to the plasma display panel in order to transmit a signal that is generated by the circuit unit to drive the plasma display panel; and a plurality of cable connectors mounted on the circuit unit to electrically connect the signal transmission member to the circuit unit. Each cable connector has an inserting unit into which a cable of the signal transmission member is inserted, wherein the width of an inlet of the inserting unit gradually narrows toward the inside of the cable connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Won-Kyu Bang, Myoung-Kon Kim
  • Patent number: 7391616
    Abstract: A plasma display device includes: a Plasma Display Panel(PDP); a chassis base adapted to support the PDP attached to one surface thereof, a plurality of Integrated Circuit (IC) modules respectively included on driving circuit boards attached to another surface of the chassis base and adapted to control the PDP; and a reinforcing member arranged on the chassis base, one surface of each of the IC modules being in contact with the reinforcing member. The integrated circuit module is attached to the reinforcing member which reinforces the mechanical strength of the chassis base, so that a heat sink is not needed. The thickness of a plasma display device is thereby reduced and the appearance of the plasma display device is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki-Jung Kim, Won-Kyu Bang
  • Publication number: 20080111769
    Abstract: Provided is a plasma display device that can uniformly dissipate heat of an electronic device of a signal transmitter and prevent the electronic device from being damaged. The plasma display device includes a Plasma Display Panel (PDP) that displays an image; a chassis base disposed on the rear of the PDP; a drive circuit included in the chassis base generating an electrical signal to drive the PDP; a plurality of signal transmission members including a plurality of electronic devices such that one end of each signal transmission member is connected with the drive circuit and the other end of each signal transmission member is connected with the PDP in order for a signal that is generated from the drive circuit to be transmitted to the PDP; a covering member covering the electronic devices; and a plurality of supporting member which tightens the covering member to the chassis base and spaces the covering member and the chassis base apart from each other by a predetermined interval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Won-Kyu Bang, Myoung-Kon Kim
  • Patent number: 7369400
    Abstract: A design for a display apparatus that allows for improved convection for the removal of hot air from heated circuit components. The display apparatus includes a display panel, a chassis having a base, which supports the display panel, and a flange formed along an upper edge of the base to prevent the base from bending, the flange having at least one air passage hole to allow smooth air flow. The display apparatus also has a printed circuit board on which parts for driving the display panel are mounted, the printed circuit board being supported by the chassis, and a case which accommodates the display panel, the chassis, and the printed circuit board. The case also is perforated by two sets of holes to allow hot air to escape and cool air to enter the display apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Won-Kyu Bang, Ki-Jung Kim
  • Patent number: 7364442
    Abstract: A fixing structure for a circuit board includes at least one board mounting hole in the circuit board, the board mounting hole having a guide hole and an insertion hole, and at least one board mounting member inserted through the board mounting hole, the board mounting member having a main body, a cover, and an insertion portion therebetween, wherein the insertion portion has a cross-sectional area smaller than either of the main body or the cover and is capable of fitting in the insertion hole of the board mounting hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Won-Kyu Bang, Myoung-Kon Kim
  • Publication number: 20080062628
    Abstract: A plasma display module which protects an integrated circuit chip by preventing a cover plate from being inclined during an assembling process of the cover plate. The plasma display module includes, a PDP (plasma display panel) realizing an image, a driving device driving the PDP, a chassis supporting the PDP and the driving device, a signal transmission unit electrically connecting the PDP and the driving device and having an integrated circuit chip, and a cover plate installed to face the integrated circuit chip, wherein at least one guide boss that prevents the cover plate from being inclined with respect to the integrated circuit chip is formed on the chassis, and at least one guide hole in which the guide boss is inserted is formed in the cover plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Won-Kyu Bang, Myoung-Kon Kim
  • Patent number: 7342792
    Abstract: A chassis structure for a plasma display module, and a plasma display module including the chassis structure effectively dissipate heat generated by a plasma display panel and improve assembly of the plasma display module. The chassis base includes: a front plate; a back plate separated from the front plate; and a heat dissipation member disposed between the front plate and the back plate, and having a bent cross-section arranged so that some surfaces of the heat dissipation member contact the front plate and some surfaces of the heat dissipation member contact the back plate to allow air flow between the front and back plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guy-Seong Kim, Won-Kyu Bang
  • Patent number: 7323808
    Abstract: A plasma display panel assembly includes a panel assembly, a chassis base affixed to a rear surface of the panel assembly by an adhesive member, a printed circuit board mounted on a rear surface of the chassis base, a case for containing the panel assembly, the chassis base and the printed circuit board, and a heat absorption layer adapted to absorb heat generated by the panel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Myoung-Kon Kim, Tae-Kyoung Kang, Won-Kyu Bang, Ki-Jung Kim
  • Publication number: 20080007903
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel for displaying an image, a chassis base for supporting the display panel, at least one boss protruding from the chassis base for supporting a plurality of circuit boards for driving the display panel, and at least one embossment protruding from the chassis base in a region around the at least one boss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Myoung-Kon Kim, Won-Kyu Bang