Patents by Inventor Yoon Im

Yoon Im 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: 20240391406
    Abstract: An airbag deployment control system and an airbag deployment control method are capable of handling various collision modes by optimally restraining a passenger in various seat positions, and the airbag deployment control system includes airbag cushions provided for each seat and configured to be deployed in shapes that cover a lateral surface and a front surface of the seat at left or right sides of the seat, and a controller configured to perform control to selectively deploy the left or right airbag cushions for each of the seats depending on a collision direction of a vehicle, whether a passenger is seated in the seat, and a seat direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Yoon Im, Chang Il Sung, Ji Yun Ha, Dae Hee Lee, Sang Won Hwangbo
  • Patent number: 12148589
    Abstract: In an embodiment a shape-transformable switch apparatus includes a housing comprising an accommodating region with a high voltage electrode, a Electrorheological (ER) fluid located in the accommodating region, the ER fluid configured to change viscosity and rigidity, a switch cover shielding an upper portion of the housing, the switch cover configured to change a shape based on changes of the viscosity and of the rigidity of the ER fluid; and a controller configured to allow a voltage to be applied to the high voltage electrode such that an electrostatic attraction is generated so that the ER fluid flows and is pressed against the switch cover thereby changing a shape of the switch cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Korea University of Technology and Education Industry-University Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Yoon Im, Yong Won Choi, Myung Hoe Kim, Joo Hwa Kim, Eun Jae Shin, Hyun U Ko, Sang Youn Kim
  • Patent number: 12125637
    Abstract: In an embodiment a shape-transformable switch apparatus includes an electromagnet arranged inside a housing, wherein the electromagnet has an outer circumferential surface wound with a solenoid coil and is configured to provide a magnetic field when a power is applied to the solenoid coil, a Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) disposed on an upper portion of the electromagnet, wherein the MRE is configured to change from an initial soft state to a relatively hard state when the power is applied to the solenoid coil and configured to be pressed and to move upward when the electromagnet moves upward and a switch cover disposed on an upper portion of the housing, the switch cover configured to form a switch shape and to protrude outward when the MRE moves in an upward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Korea University Of Technology And Education Industry-University Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Yoon Im, Yong Won Choi, Myung Hoe Kim, Joo Hwa Kim, Seok Han Lee, Hyun U Ko, Sang Youn Kim
  • Patent number: 12117861
    Abstract: In an embodiment a magnetorheological fluid-based haptic knob apparatus includes a housing, a solenoid coil mounted inside the housing, the solenoid coil configured to generate a magnetic field thereby providing magnetic flux, a shaft connected to the housing and including a rotational rod, wherein the shaft is configured to generate a plurality of modes and a magnetorheological fluid accommodated inside the housing, the magnetorheological fluid configured to form a magnetic chain in response of the magnetic flux.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Korea University Of Technology And Education Industry-University Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Yoon Im, Yong Won Choi, Myung Hoe Kim, Joo Hwa Kim, In Ho Yun, Hyun U Ko, Sang Youn Kim
  • Publication number: 20230259153
    Abstract: In an embodiment a magnetorheological fluid-based haptic knob apparatus includes a housing, a solenoid coil mounted inside the housing, the solenoid coil configured to generate a magnetic field thereby providing magnetic flux, a shaft connected to the housing and including a rotational rod, wherein the shaft is configured to generate a plurality of modes and a magnetorheological fluid accommodated inside the housing, the magnetorheological fluid configured to form a magnetic chain in response of the magnetic flux.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Yoon Im, Yong Won Choi, Myung Hoe Kim, Joo Hwa Kim, In Ho Yun, Hyun U Ko, Sang Youn Kim
  • Publication number: 20230260735
    Abstract: In an embodiment a shape-transformable switch apparatus includes a housing comprising an accommodating region with a high voltage electrode, a Electrorheological (ER) fluid located in the accommodating region, the ER fluid configured to change viscosity and rigidity, a switch cover shielding an upper portion of the housing, the switch cover configured to change a shape based on changes of the viscosity and of the rigidity of the ER fluid; and a controller configured to allow a voltage to be applied to the high voltage electrode such that an electrostatic attraction is generated so that the ER fluid flows and is pressed against the switch cover thereby changing a shape of the switch cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Yoon Im, Yong Won Choi, Myung Hoe Kim, Joo Hwa Kim, Eun Jae Shin, Hyun U Ko, Sang Youn Kim
  • Publication number: 20230253137
    Abstract: In an embodiment a shape-transformable switch apparatus includes an electromagnet arranged inside a housing, wherein the electromagnet has an outer circumferential surface wound with a solenoid coil and is configured to provide a magnetic field when a power is applied to the solenoid coil, a Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) disposed on an upper portion of the electromagnet, wherein the MRE is configured to change from an initial soft state to a relatively hard state when the power is applied to the solenoid coil and configured to be pressed and to move upward when the electromagnet moves upward and a switch cover disposed on an upper portion of the housing, the switch cover configured to form a switch shape and to protrude outward when the MRE moves in an upward direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Yoon Im, Yong Won Choi, Myung Hoe Kim, Joo Hwa Kim, Seok Han Lee, Hyun U Ko, Sang Youn Kim
  • Publication number: 20230226962
    Abstract: Proposed is a separately movable console structure including a first console positioned underneath an armrest cover and configured to move along a console rail, an insertion portion being formed inside the first console, and a second console positioned behind the first console and configured to move along the console rail. In particular, a protrusion is formed on the second console to be inserted into the insertion portion. The separately movable console structure further includes: a first drive unit fastened to the console rail and configured to apply a driving force to the first console, a second drive unit positioned adjacent to the first drive unit and configured to apply a driving force to the second console, and a controller connected to the first console and configured to move the first and second consoles independently of each other or to move the first and second consoles together with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, DAS CO., LTD, ECOPLASTIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yoon Im, Dae Ig Jung, Eun Sue Kim, Joo Hwa Kim, In Ho Jo, Hae Ju Park
  • Publication number: 20230226961
    Abstract: A bidirectional sliding armrest includes: an armrest cover located at an upper portion of a console body provided in a vehicle body so as to be spaced apart therefrom; a power transmission unit fastened to a lower portion of the armrest cover and configured to move to correspond to operation of the armrest cover; a console fixing unit located on the console body and configured to include a plurality of fixing recesses; and a locking unit located on a lower surface of the armrest cover. The locking unit is fixed to the plurality of fixing recesses, and configured to fix the lengthwise position of the armrest cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, ECOPLASTIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yoon Im, Hye Kyung Kim, Yong Won Choi, Hae Ju Park
  • Patent number: 11560059
    Abstract: An apparatus for deploying a display unit includes: a cowl cross bar disposed inside a crash pad; a housing disposed on the cowl cross bar and fastened to a center part of the crash pad; a display unit configured to be deployed along the housing; a rotating unit configured to rotate the housing with respect to the cowl cross bar; a driving unit coupled to the cowl cross bar in order to cause sliding movement of the cowl cross bar; and a controller configured to control at least one of the extent of deployment of the display unit, the amount of sliding movement of the cowl cross bar, or the amount of rotation of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hye Kyung Kim, Joo Hwa Kim, Il Chang Sung, Yoon Im
  • Publication number: 20220212538
    Abstract: An apparatus for deploying a display unit includes: a cowl cross bar disposed inside a crash pad; a housing disposed on the cowl cross bar and fastened to a center part of the crash pad; a display unit configured to be deployed along the housing; a rotating unit configured to rotate the housing with respect to the cowl cross bar; a driving unit coupled to the cowl cross bar in order to cause sliding movement of the cowl cross bar; and a controller configured to control at least one of the extent of deployment of the display unit, the amount of sliding movement of the cowl cross bar, or the amount of rotation of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hye Kyung Kim, Joo Hwa Kim, Il Chang Sung, Yoon Im
  • Patent number: 4894236
    Abstract: Dry, directly compressed tablets are provided by a blend of from 60 to 90 weight percent of acetaminophen and from 10 to 40 weight percent of non-ionizable lipid having a melting point of from 55.degree. C. to 80.degree. C. The preferred lipid is hydrogenated cotton seed oil. The tablets are characterized by a hardness of at least 5 kgs. When produced by a conventional tabletting machine using a pressure of 1.5 to 20 tons per square inch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Assignee: Choong-Gook Jang
    Inventors: Choong-Gook Jang, Yoon Im