Patents by Inventor Young Jin UM

Young Jin UM 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: 11761136
    Abstract: Provided is a washing machine with improved clutch-assembly structure for transmitting the power of a motor. A washing machine comprises: a water tub; a spin basket rotatably provided in the water tub; a pulsator rotatably provided in the spin basket; a motor configured to rotate the pulsator; a clutch housing coupled to the water tub; a lever holder coupled to the clutch housing; and a noise prevention member provided in the lever holder to reduce noise generated between the water tub and the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-Hyun Kim, Young Jin Um, Kyu Nam Lee
  • Patent number: 11346035
    Abstract: A washing machine is provided. The washing machine comprises a pulsator rotatably disposed in a rotation tub, a washing shaft rotating in conjunction with the pulsator, and a connecting member which connects the washing shaft and a motor to transmit a driving force of the motor to the washing shaft, wherein the connecting member comprises a first bush coupled to the washing shaft and a second bush coupled to the motor, and the second bush is coupled to the washing shaft to which the first bush is coupled and rotates in engagement with the first bush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-min Choi, Tae-kil Kim, Young-hyun Kim, Young-jin Um, Kyu-nam Lee
  • Publication number: 20220002930
    Abstract: Provided is a washing machine with improved clutch-assembly structure for transmitting the power of a motor. A washing machine comprises: a water tub; a spin basket rotatably provided in the water tub; a pulsator rotatably provided in the spin basket; a motor configured to rotate the pulsator; a clutch housing coupled to the water tub; a lever holder coupled to the clutch housing; and a noise prevention member provided in the lever holder to reduce noise generated between the water tub and the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-Hyun KIM, Young Jin UM, Kyu Nam LEE
  • Publication number: 20210277573
    Abstract: A washing machine is provided. The washing machine comprises a pulsator rotatably disposed in a rotation tub, a washing shaft rotating in conjunction with the pulsator, and a connecting member which connects the washing shaft and a motor to transmit a driving force of the motor to the washing shaft, wherein the connecting member comprises a first bush coupled to the washing shaft and a second bush coupled to the motor, and the second bush is coupled to the washing shaft to which the first bush is coupled and rotates in engagement with the first bush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-min CHOI, Tae-kil KIM, Young-hyun KIM, Young-jin UM, Kyu-nam LEE
  • Patent number: 11015279
    Abstract: A washing machine includes a motor for generating power and a clutch assembly that receives the power from the motor and drives a drum and a pulsator. The clutch assembly includes a driving shaft that receives the power from the motor and rotates, a pulsator drive portion selectively receiving the power from the driving shaft to rotate the pulsator, and a drum driving portion selectively receiving the power from the driving shaft to rotate the drum, The clutch assembly is provided to selectively drive a driving portion of at least one of the drum driving portion and the pulsator drive portion. With this configuration, the washing machine capable of running various modes of a washing mode and dehydration mode is implemented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-Kwon Kim, Sang Up Lee, Young Jin Um, Yongjie Jin, Sang Yeon Pyo
  • Patent number: 10669664
    Abstract: In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, a washing apparatus including a main motor configured to generate a rotational force and provide the rotational force to a washing shaft; a coupling disposed above the main motor and selectively transmitting the rotational force of the main motor to a spin-drying shaft by vertically moving; a clutch motor configured to generate a tensile force in a radial direction of the coupling; a clutch lever configured to decouple the main motor from the coupling by moving the coupling upward using the tensile force of the clutch motor; and a controller configured to rotate the main motor in a mode switching section from a spin-drying mode, in which the coupling is coupled to the main motor, to a washing mode, in which the coupling is decoupled from the main motor, or from the washing mode to the spin-drying mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tae-Kil Kim, Young Jin Um, Kyu Nam Lee, Sung Mo Lee, Seung Hun Lee
  • Patent number: 10358757
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a washing machine including a moving mechanism and a method of controlling the washing machine. The washing machine includes a cabinet, a tub disposed inside the cabinet, a drum rotatably provided inside the tub, a front panel which is located at one side of the cabinet and comprises an opening through which laundry is inserted and taken out, and a driving unit which moves the tub to change a space between the tub and the front panel. It is possible to prevent oscillation from being transferred by spacing the front panel and the tub apart during washing. Also, it is possible to provide convenience for a user by arranging the front panel and the tub adjacent to each other while inserting or taking out laundry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung-Mok Lee, Sang Tak Lee, Yong Soo Kyong, Ju-Yeong Kim, Young Jin Um, Jea Won Lee, Jee-Hoon Lee, Kab Jin Jun, Jun Won Seo, Sung-Chul Hwang
  • Publication number: 20190017211
    Abstract: A washing machine includes a motor for generating power and a clutch assembly that receives the power from the motor and drives a drum and a pulsator. The clutch assembly includes a driving shaft that receives the power from the motor and rotates, a pulsator drive portion selectively receiving the power from the driving shaft to rotate the pulsator, and a drum driving portion selectively receiving the power from the driving shaft to rotate the drum, The clutch assembly is provided to selectively drive a driving portion of at least one of the drum driving portion and the pulsator drive portion. With this configuration, the washing machine capable of running various modes of a washing mode and dehydration mode is implemented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-Kwon KIM, Sang Up LEE, Young Jin UM, Yongjie JIN, Sang Yeon PYO
  • Patent number: 9951453
    Abstract: A washing machine may include a washing tub that is capable of improving washing effect. The washing machine includes: a casing; a washing tub installed in the casing; a plurality of concave sides formed to be recessed into an inner side surface of the washing tub; and a plurality of protrusions that protrude in an inward direction of the washing tub and include a plurality of first protrusions formed on the plurality of concave sides. A frictional force with laundry is generated using a washing tub including the plurality of protrusions and the plurality of concave sides so that a washing force can be enhanced and a flow of washing water can be guided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Su Jeon, Young Jin Um
  • Publication number: 20160355967
    Abstract: In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, a washing apparatus including a main motor configured to generate a rotational force and provide the rotational force to a washing shaft; a coupling disposed above the main motor and selectively transmitting the rotational force of the main motor to a spin-drying shaft by vertically moving; a clutch motor configured to generate a tensile force in a radial direction of the coupling; a clutch lever configured to decouple the main motor from the coupling by moving the coupling upward using the tensile force of the clutch motor; and a controller configured to rotate the main motor in a mode switching section from a spin-drying mode, in which the coupling is coupled to the main motor, to a washing mode, in which the coupling is decoupled from the main motor, or from the washing mode to the spin-drying mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Tae-Kil Kim, Young Jin Um, Kyu Nam Lee, Sung Mo Lee, Seung Hun Lee
  • Publication number: 20160053423
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a washing machine including a moving mechanism and a method of controlling the washing machine. The washing machine includes a cabinet, a tub disposed inside the cabinet, a drum rotatably provided inside the tub, a front panel which is located at one side of the cabinet and comprises an opening through which laundry is inserted and taken out, and a driving unit which moves the tub to change a space between the tub and the front panel. It is possible to prevent oscillation from being transferred by spacing the front panel and the tub apart during washing. Also, it is possible to provide convenience for a user by arranging the front panel and the tub adjacent to each other while inserting or taking out laundry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Seung-Mok LEE, Sang Tak LEE, Yong Soo Kyong, Ju-Yeong KIM, Young Jin UM, Jea Won LEE, Jee-Hoon LEE, Kab Jin JUN, Jun Won SEO, Sung-Chul HWANG
  • Publication number: 20150252512
    Abstract: A washing machine may include a washing tub that is capable of improving washing effect. The washing machine includes: a casing; a washing tub installed in the casing; a plurality of concave sides formed to be recessed into an inner side surface of the washing tub; and a plurality of protrusions that protrude in an inward direction of the washing tub and include a plurality of first protrusions formed on the plurality of concave sides. A frictional force with laundry is generated using a washing tub including the plurality of protrusions and the plurality of concave sides so that a washing force can be enhanced and a flow of washing water can be guided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Su JEON, Young Jin UM