Patents by Inventor Wonyeong JUNG

Wonyeong JUNG 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: 20230408177
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a vacuum adiabatic body component preparation process of manufacturing components applied to a vacuum adiabatic body. Optionally, the method may include a vacuum adiabatic body component assembly process of assembling the components. Optionally, the method may include a vacuum adiabatic body component sealing process of sealing an outer wall of a vacuum space to block the vacuum space from the external space. Optionally, the method may include a vacuum exhaust process for a vacuum adiabatic body, in which internal air of a vacuum space is discharged. Optionally, the method may include a device assembling process of providing a device using the vacuum adiabatic body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Wonyeong JUNG, Deokhyun YOUN, Sungsub LEE
  • Publication number: 20230408182
    Abstract: Provided is a vacuum adiabatic body. The vacuum adiabatic body includes a cover assembly configured to cover the conductive resistance sheet. The cover assembly includes an inner cover configured to protect an inside, an outer cover configured to protect an outside, and a front cover configured to a front side, and at least one of the inner cover or the outer cover extends toward the other end of at least one of the first plate or the second plate. According to the embodiments, an edge and a side surface of the vacuum adiabatic body may be protected together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Wonyeong JUNG, Deokhyun YOUN, Daewoong KIM
  • Publication number: 20230400247
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a first plate, a second plate, and a seal that seals a gap between the first plate and the second plate. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a support that maintains a vacuum space. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a heat transfer resistor that reduces an amount of heat transfer between the first plate and the second plate. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body may include a component coupling portion connected to at least one of the first or second plate so that a component is coupled thereto. Optionally, at least a portion of the plurality of curved portions provided by the second plate and the side plate may have a minimum thickness value among the second plate and the side plate. Accordingly, an adiabatic effect may be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Wonyeong JUNG, Deokhyun YOUN, Jangseok LEE
  • Publication number: 20230400246
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a first plate, a second plate, and a seal that seals a gap between the first plate and the second plate. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a support that maintains a vacuum space. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a heat transfer resistor that reduces an amount of heat transfer between the first plate and the second plate. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body may include a component coupling portion connected to at least one of the first or second plate so that a component is coupled thereto. Optionally, a tube passing through at least one of the first plate or the second plate may be provided. Optionally, the tube may be provided as a tube having a predetermined shape. Optionally, a filter metal provided on a bonding surface between the tube and the plate may be provided. Accordingly, the vacuum adiabatic body may be improved in productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Wonyeong JUNG, Deokhyun YOUN, Duchan KI
  • Publication number: 20230390855
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a first plate, a second plate, and a seal that seals a gap between the first plate and the second plate. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a support that maintains a vacuum space. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body according to an embodiment may include a heat transfer resistor that reduces an amount of heat transfer between the first plate and the second plate. Optionally, the vacuum adiabatic body may include a component coupling portion connected to at least one of the first or second plate so that a component is coupled thereto. Accordingly, the vacuum adiabatic body may be improved in productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Wonyeong JUNG, Deokhyun YOUN, Minsu RYU
  • Publication number: 20230392854
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body includes a first plate; a second plate; a seal; a support; a heat resistance unit; and an exhaust port, wherein the heat resistance unit includes a conductive resistance sheet connected to the first plate, the conductive resistance sheet resisting heat conduction flowing along a wall for the third space, the conductive resistance sheet includes a shielding part for heat-insulating the conductive resistance sheet by shielding a first surface of the conductive resistance sheet, and a second surface of the conductive resistance sheet is heat-insulated by the third space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Wonyeong JUNG, Deokhyun YOUN, Daewoong KIM
  • Publication number: 20230392743
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body of the present embodiment may include a first plate, a second plate, a seal configured to seal the first plate and the second plate to provide a vacuum space; and a support configured to maintain the vacuum space. Optionally, the support may include a first support having a first support plate formed in a grid shape, and a plurality of spacer coupling portions protruding from the first support plate. Optionally, the support may include a second support having a second support plate formed in a grid shape, and a plurality of spacers protruding from the second support plate and coupled to each of the plurality of spacer coupling portions to form a plurality of bars together with the plurality of spacer coupling portions. Optionally, the support may include a radiation resistance sheet supported by a portion of the plurality of bars and spaced apart from at least one of the first support plate and the second support plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Wonyeong JUNG, Deokhyun YOUN, Bongjin KIM, Duchan KI
  • Patent number: 11821678
    Abstract: This invention relates to refrigerators, and more particularly to a refrigerator in which a vacuum space is formed between an outer case and an inner case of a body thereof for enhancing a heat insulating function. The refrigerator includes a body having a storage space for storing a predetermined storage object, wherein the body includes an inner case having the storage space, an outer case having an inside surface spaced a predetermined gap from an outside surface of the inner case to house the inner case, and a vacuum space provided between the inner case and the outer case sealed to maintain a vacuum state for heat insulating between the inner case and the outer case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Wonyeong Jung, Myungryul Lee, Sung Jhee
  • Publication number: 20230349626
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a refrigerator includes: a heat exchange pipeline which is accommodated in an inner wall of a vacuum adiabatic body and in which heat exchange of a refrigerant is performed; a through-part through which a refrigerant pipe provided in at least one of the first plate member or the second plate member to provide the heat exchange pipeline passes; and a sealing member configured to accommodate the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe therein and coupled to at least one of the first plate member or the second plate member to restrict gas communication between the refrigerant pipe and the vacuum space part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Wonyeong JUNG, Daewoong KIM, Hyeunsik NAM, Jangseok LEE
  • Publication number: 20230349627
    Abstract: There is disclosed a refrigerator including a vacuum space formed between an outer case and an inner case to improve an insulation function thereof, which includes an inner case that defines an exterior appearance of a storage space, an outer case spaced apart a predetermined distance from the inner case, a vacuum space provided between the inner case and the outer case, with being maintained vacuum, to insulate the inner case from the outer case, a plurality of spacers for supporting the inner case and the outer case space that are spaced apart from each other, and a radiation blocking film provided in the vacuum space, spaced apart from the inner case and the outer case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Wonyeong JUNG, Deokhyun YOUN
  • Patent number: 11802728
    Abstract: A refrigerator including an inner case, an outer case, and a vacuum space provided between the inner case and the outer case to insulate the inner case from the outer case. The inner case defines an exterior appearance of a storage space, with a communication hole formed therein. The outer case is spaced apart a predetermined distance from the inner case, and a communication is formed at a position corresponding to the communication hole of the inner case. A connection pipe passes through the vacuum space to connect the communication hole of the inner case and the communication hole of the outer case with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Wonyeong Jung, Deokhyun Youn
  • Patent number: 11796246
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body, a method for fabricating a vacuum adiabatic body, a porous substance package, and a refrigerator including a vacuum adiabatic body and a porous substance package are provided. The vacuum adiabatic body may include a first plate, a second plate, a seal, a support, a heat resistance device, and an exhaust port. The support may include a porous substance and a film made of a resin material, the film configured to accommodate the porous substance therein. Accordingly, it may be possible to provide a vacuum adiabatic body through an inexpensive process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Wonyeong Jung, Deokhyun Youn
  • Patent number: 11788784
    Abstract: Provided is a vacuum adiabatic body. The vacuum adiabatic body includes a cover assembly configured to cover the conductive resistance sheet. The cover assembly includes an inner cover configured to protect an inside, an outer cover configured to protect an outside, and a front cover configured to a front side, and at least one of the inner cover or the outer cover extends toward the other end of at least one of the first plate or the second plate. According to the embodiments, an edge and a side surface of the vacuum adiabatic body may be protected together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Wonyeong Jung, Deokhyun Youn, Daewoong Kim
  • Publication number: 20230304707
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes an inner case, an outer case, a vacuum space, and a liquid-gas interchanger. The inner case defines an exterior appearance of a storage space. The outer case is spaced apart a predetermined distance from the inner case. The vacuum space is provided between the inner case and the outer case, and maintains a vacuum to insulate the inner case from the outer case. The liquid-gas interchanger is arranged in the vacuum space to generate heat exchange between a refrigerant after it is exhausted from an evaporator and a refrigerant before it is drawn into an evaporator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Wonyeong JUNG, Deokhyun YOUN
  • Patent number: 11740008
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a refrigerator includes: a heat exchange pipeline which is accommodated in an inner wall of a vacuum adiabatic body and in which heat exchange of a refrigerant is performed; a through-part through which a refrigerant pipe provided in at least one of the first plate member or the second plate member to provide the heat exchange pipeline passes; and a sealing member configured to accommodate the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe therein and coupled to at least one of the first plate member or the second plate member to restrict gas communication between the refrigerant pipe and the vacuum space part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Wonyeong Jung, Daewoong Kim, Hyeunsik Nam, Jangseok Lee
  • Patent number: 11732953
    Abstract: There is disclosed a refrigerator including a vacuum space formed between an outer case and an inner case to improve an insulation function thereof, which includes an inner case that defines an exterior appearance of a storage space, an outer case spaced apart a predetermined distance from the inner case, a vacuum space provided between the inner case and the outer case, with being maintained vacuum, to insulate the inner case from the outer case, a plurality of spacers for supporting the inner case and the outer case space that are spaced apart from each other, and a radiation blocking film provided in the vacuum space, spaced apart from the inner case and the outer case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Wonyeong Jung, Deokhyun Youn
  • Patent number: 11732951
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a body having a storage space. The body includes an inner case having the storage space, an outer case having an inside surface spaced a predetermined gap from an outside surface of the inner case to house the inner case, a vacuum space provided between the inner case and the outer case sealed to maintain a vacuum state for heat insulating between the inner case and the outer case, a supporting portion provided to contact with the outside surface of the inner case and the inside surface of the outer case to maintain a spaced state of the vacuum space, and a dewing preventive unit adjacent to the supporting portion for preventing dewing from taking place at the outer case by suppressing surface temperature drop of the outer case caused by cold conducted from the inner case to the outer case through the supporting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Wonyeong Jung, Myungryul Lee, Sung Jhee
  • Patent number: 11725867
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body includes a first plate, a second plate, a seal to create a vacuum between the first and second plates, and a support to maintain a distance between the first and second plates. At least one of the first or second plates may have a predetermined thickness. The support includes a plurality of bars or posts interposed between the first and second plates and arranged in a grid having a predetermined pitch. A bending angle may be formed between points corresponding to where the plurality of bars are provided and points corresponding to positions that are furthest away from the bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Wonyeong Jung, Deokhyun Youn, Sora Kim
  • Publication number: 20230251015
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body between a first space and a second space includes an alternating current line through which AC current flows as a driving source, a direct current line through which direct current flows as a driving source, and a signal line through which a control signal flows as electric lines configured to electrically connect the first space to the second space. Thus, the number of lines passing through the vacuum adiabatic body may be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Duchan KI, Wonyeong Jung, Deokhyun Youn
  • Publication number: 20230250918
    Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body includes a support configured to maintain a vacuum space and a pipeline provided in the vacuum space. The pipeline is supported by the support so that a movement of the pipeline is restricted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Daewoong KIM, Wonyeong JUNG, Deokhyun YOUN