Patents by Inventor Yong Gyu Lee

Yong Gyu 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).

  • Publication number: 20250083566
    Abstract: A balancing control system for a battery module includes a plurality of battery modules each including a battery outputting a battery voltage, a first DC/DC converter connected to the battery in parallel, and an inverter converting the battery voltage into an AC module voltage and outputting the same, and a controller controlling each of the plurality of battery modules. First DC/DC converters included in the plurality of battery modules are connected to each other in parallel, and the controller is configured to monitor a battery state including at least one of a state-of-charge (SoC) of the battery or the battery voltage, and to control the first DC/DC converter to have an ON state or an OFF state based on the battery state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sung Min Hong, Yong Gyu Lee
  • Publication number: 20250087780
    Abstract: A battery pack of a vehicle includes a plurality of battery modules, and a first cooling jacket in which a flow path through which a cooling medium flows is internally formed. Each of the plurality of battery modules may include a battery, a power conversion module converting power of the battery, and a busbar connecting the battery and the power conversion module, and the busbar may be in close contact with the first cooling jacket and may be formed integrally with the first cooling jacket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yong Gyu Lee, Sung Min Hong
  • Publication number: 20250074720
    Abstract: An instant rice container separation apparatus and an instant rice manufacturing system comprising same are disclosed. The instant rice container separation apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a container-supplying master which is provided at one side of an apparatus body and which allows a plurality of instant rice containers to be stacked in the height direction while overlapping and to be arranged in the lateral direction; an integrated container separation plate which is disposed in a region below the container-supplying master, and which separates the lowermost containers, arranged in the lateral direction, all at once from the containers stacked thereon; and a separation plate forward-backward driving part which is connected to the integrated container separation plate and which drives the integrated container separation plate forward and backward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sang Cheol KIM, Soon Suk BAE, Yong Gyu LEE, Ui Cheol SHIN, Hyun Cheol KONG, Beom Ho PARK
  • Publication number: 20250050742
    Abstract: A vehicle battery module includes a battery, a first DC/DC converter, a second DC/DC converter, and an inverter. The vehicle battery system according to an example embodiment of the present disclosure includes a plurality of vehicle battery modules, and includes a first DC system output end in which first DC module output ends of the first DC/DC converter are connected in parallel to each other, a second DC system output end in which second DC module output ends of the second DC/DC converter are connected in series to each other, and an AC system output end configured in which AC module output ends of the inverter are connected in series to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sung Min Hong, Yong Gyu Lee
  • Publication number: 20250050761
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a plurality of single-phase battery module systems including a plurality of battery modules and provided for each phase of a motor, wherein each of the battery modules includes a battery and a power conversion module, and the power conversion module includes an inverter configured to convert a direct current voltage stored in the battery into an AC voltage to control the motor; and a plurality of inductors connected to each of the plurality of single-phase battery module systems, and the inverter may be configured to receive an AC voltage from an AC power source through the plurality of inductors during charging and charge the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sung Min Hong, Yong Gyu Lee
  • Publication number: 20250050762
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a motor including a plurality of motor windings, and a plurality of single-phase battery module systems connected to each of the plurality of motor windings and including a plurality of battery modules, where each of the plurality of battery modules includes a battery and a power conversion module, and the power conversion module includes an inverter converting a DC voltage stored in the battery into an AC voltage to control the motor, and the inverter may be configured to receive an AC voltage from an AC power source through the plurality of motor windings during charging and charge the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sung Min Hong, Yong Gyu Lee
  • Publication number: 20250055071
    Abstract: A battery pack for a vehicle includes a plurality of battery modules; and a first cooling jacket having a flow path formed therein through which a cooling medium flows, wherein each of the plurality of battery modules includes a battery; and a power conversion module converting power of the battery, wherein the power conversion module is in close contact with one surface of the first cooling jacket, and the battery is in close contact with the other surface of the first cooling jacket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yong Gyu Lee, Sung Min Hong
  • Publication number: 20250050764
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a motor comprising a plurality of motor windings, and a plurality of single-phase battery module systems connected to the plurality of motor windings, respectively, and including plurality of battery modules, wherein each of the plurality of battery modules includes a battery and a power conversion module, and the power conversion module includes an inverter configured to convert direct current voltage stored in the battery into alternating current (AC) voltage and to control a motor, wherein the inverter operates to transfer direct current (DC) power supply provided from a charger to the battery through the plurality of motor windings during DC charging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sung Min Hong, Yong Gyu Lee
  • Publication number: 20250050765
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a plurality of single-phase battery module systems including a plurality of battery modules, and provided in each phase of a motor, wherein each of the plurality of battery modules includes a battery and a power conversion module, and the power conversion module includes an inverter configured to convert a DC voltage stored in the battery into an AC voltage and to control the motor; and a control module, wherein the control module includes one or more processors; and a storage medium configured to store computer-readable instructions, and wherein, when a computer-readable instruction is executed by one or more processors, the one or more processors is configured such that a charging current provided from the charger is controlled by each of the plurality of single-phase battery module systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sung Min Hong, Yong Gyu Lee
  • Publication number: 20250050763
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a plurality of single-phase battery module systems including a plurality of battery modules, and provided in each phase of a motor, wherein each of the plurality of battery modules includes a battery and a power conversion module, and the power conversion module includes an inverter configured to convert a DC voltage stored in the battery into an AC voltage and to control the motor; and a plurality of switches configured to open and close connection between each of the plurality of single-phase battery module systems and the charger, wherein the inverter operates to connect the charger to each of the plurality of single-phase battery module systems when the plurality of switches are turned on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sung Min Hong, Yong Gyu Lee
  • Publication number: 20240154488
    Abstract: A cooling structure includes a housing having a cooling channel defined therein through which a coolant flows and includes a sealing cap fitted to a hole of the housing to seal the hole. The sealing cap includes a blocking member configured to be in contact with an internal surface of the housing. The cooling structure may be for cooling a motor, such as an in-wheel vehicle motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kam Chun Lee, Jae Young Jeun, Jeong Uk An, Ki Tack Lim, Kyung Jun Lee, Yong Gyu Lee, Sung Min Hong, Hong Wook Lee, Kyung Ku Yeo
  • Publication number: 20240148006
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lower folding device for forming dumplings. The lower folding device for forming dumplings according to the present invention comprises: a dumpling skin pressing unit which includes a plurality of dumpling skin folding units that are simultaneously operated, and which drives the plurality of dumpling skin folding units at a preset position; a cam rail unit for folding which is arranged adjacent to the dumpling skin pressing unit and is connected to the dumpling skin pressing unit to move the dumpling skin folding units; and a movement unit for folding which is connected to the dumpling skin pressing unit and moves the dumpling skin pressing unit relative to the cam rail unit for folding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bong Jin JANG, Da Woon JUNG, Se Jin KIM, Soon Suk BAE, Sang Cheol KIM, Yong Gyu LEE
  • Publication number: 20240154489
    Abstract: A channel structure includes a cooling channel continuously formed inside a housing. A coolant is configured to flow in the cooling channel. The cooling channel includes a plurality of channel portions spaced apart from each other and extending in the housing by changing directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kam Chun Lee, Jae Young Jeun, Jeong Uk An, Ki Tack Lim, Kyung Jun Lee, Yong Gyu Lee, Sung Min Hong, Hong Wook Lee, Kyung Ku Yeo
  • Publication number: 20240138421
    Abstract: An in-line dumpling molding system is disclosed. The in-line dumpling molding system according to the present invention comprises: a dumpling wrapper cutting device, which cuts a supplied dough sheet to form dumpling wrappers; a dumpling-molding lower folding device, which is disposed below the dumpling wrapper cutting device, on which the cut dumpling wrappers are loaded, and which presses and folds the dumpling wrappers onto which dumpling fillings have been supplied; and a sealing device, which is disposed above the dumpling-molding lower folding device, and presses and seals the folded dumpling wrappers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bong Jin JANG, Se Jin KIM, Da Woon JUNG, Soon Suk BAE, Sang Cheol KIM, Yong Gyu LEE
  • Publication number: 20240140191
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sealing device and an in-wheel motor including the sealing device. The in-wheel motor includes a stator, a rotor rotatably disposed with respect to the stator, an annular inner seal connected to the stator and spaced apart from the rotor by a predetermined gap so as to be disposed between the stator and the rotor, and an annular slinger coupled to an end portion of the rotor, wherein the annular inner seal seals between the slinger and the in-wheel motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ki Tack Lim, Jae Young Jeun, Jeong Uk An, Kyung Ku Yeo, Kam Chun Lee, Yong Gyu Lee, Sung Min Hong, Hong Wook Lee, Kyung Jun Lee
  • Publication number: 20200284185
    Abstract: A method for charging coolant in a cooling system for a vehicle may include determining a vehicle-diagnostic apparatus connection that determines whether a diagnostic apparatus configured for charging coolant has been connected to a vehicle; starting a coolant charging mode for charging the coolant by the diagnostic apparatus; and determining whether a coolant charging mode release condition has been satisfied after starting the coolant charging mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Tae-Man Chung, Hyo-Jo Lee, Yong-Gyu Lee, Woo-Yeol Jung
  • Patent number: 10760473
    Abstract: A method for charging coolant in a cooling system for a vehicle may include determining a vehicle-diagnostic apparatus connection that determines whether a diagnostic apparatus configured for charging coolant has been connected to a vehicle; starting a coolant charging mode for charging the coolant by the diagnostic apparatus; and determining whether a coolant charging mode release condition has been satisfied after starting the coolant charging mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Tae-Man Chung, Hyo-Jo Lee, Yong-Gyu Lee, Woo-Yeol Jung
  • Patent number: 9381466
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a technology of reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) which is harmful discharge gas discharged from an internal combustion engine or a combustor, and to an exhaust gas purification system which inputs solid ammonium salt such as ammonium carbamate or ammonium carbonate into a reactor, thermally decomposes and converts the solid ammonium salt into the ammonia by using engine cooling water, exhaust gas, or an electric heater, which are installed in the reactor, and reduces the nitrogen oxide included in the exhaust pipe on a selective catalytic reduction into nitrogen by injecting the ammonia by using a pressure regulator and a dosing valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF MACHINERY & MATERIALS
    Inventors: Hong Suk Kim, Gyu Baek Cho, Jun Ho Lee, Seok Hwan Lee, Yong Gyu Lee, Se-Jong Woo
  • Publication number: 20130259755
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a technology of reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) which is harmful discharge gas discharged from an internal combustion engine or a combustor, and to an exhaust gas purification system which inputs solid ammonium salt such as ammonium carbamate or ammonium carbonate into a reactor, thermally decomposes and converts the solid ammonium salt into the ammonia by using engine cooling water, exhaust gas, or an electric heater, which are installed in the reactor, and reduces the nitrogen oxide included in the exhaust pipe on a selective catalytic reduction into nitrogen by injecting the ammonia by using a pressure regulator and a dosing valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF MACHINERY & MATERIALS
    Inventors: Hong Suk KIM, Gyu Baek Cho, Jun Ho Lee, Seok Hwan Lee, Yong Gyu Lee, Se-Jong Woo