Patents by Inventor Young Seul LIM

Young Seul LIM 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: 20240039448
    Abstract: An electrified vehicle having a first inverter having a DC terminal and a plurality of legs respectively connected to one end of each of a plurality of coils of a motor, a second inverter connected to the DC terminal, and including a plurality of legs connected to the other ends of the plurality of coils, respectively, a plurality of transfer switches respectively having one end connected to a neutral terminal for the plurality of coils and the other end connected to the other end of each coil, an overvoltage protection circuit including a clamping switch, a resistor, and a capacitor, and connected to the neutral terminal and the DC terminal, and a controller controlling a turned-on state of the plurality of transfer switches according to the motor driving mode. When the motor is driven, the controller controls a turned-on state of the clamping switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Myung Ho KIM, Young Seul LIM, Sang Cheol SHIN, Kang Ho JEONG
  • Publication number: 20230412109
    Abstract: An inverter driving apparatus includes an inverter including a plurality of legs corresponding to a plurality of phases respectively, a gate driver outputting a pulse width modulation control signal for switching the transistor provided in the leg, a variable resistor circuit connected to a gate end of the transistor, and a switching speed control circuit determining a switching state of the transistor based on the pulse width modulation control signal, adjusting a resistance value of the variable resistor circuit according to the temperature of the transistor based on the determination result, and controlling the switching speed of the transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Young Seul LIM, Myung Ho Kim, Sang Cheol Shin, Kang Ho Jeong
  • Patent number: 11772505
    Abstract: A charging system using a motor driving system includes: a battery, an inverter having connection terminals including a positive terminal and a negative terminal, and a plurality of motor connection terminals, and a plurality of switching elements forming an electrical connection relationship between the DC connection terminals and the connection terminals; a motor including a plurality of coils that has first ends respectively connected to the motor connection terminals, and second ends connected to each other to form a neutral point; a plurality of switches to form an electrical connection between the battery and the inverter, and to form an electrical connection between the battery and the neutral point, and to connect or disconnect a charging current to the DC connection terminals; and a controller controlling operation of the switches and the inverter based on a magnitude of a charging voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seong Min Lee, Sang Cheol Shin, Young Seul Lim, Ki Jong Lee, Je Hwan Lee
  • Publication number: 20230283214
    Abstract: A motor driving apparatus which drives a motor including a plurality of winding portions corresponding to a plurality of phases, respectively, includes a motor including a plurality of winding portions corresponding to a plurality of phases, respectively, a first inverter including a plurality of first switching elements and electrically connected to a first end of each of the winding portions, a second inverter including a plurality of second switching elements and electrically connected to a second end of each of the winding portions, a plurality of third switching elements including first ends electrically connected to the second ends of the plurality of winding portions, respectively, and second ends electrically connected to each other, and a controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Kang Ho JEONG, Myung Ho KIM, Sang Cheol SHIN, Young Seul LIM
  • Publication number: 20230249566
    Abstract: A battery charging system includes a first inverter including first switching elements and DC and AC terminals connected to the battery and a first end of the windings of a motor, respectively; a second inverter including second switching elements and DC and AC terminals connected to the battery and a second end of the windings, respectively; third switching elements each having a first end connected to the second end of the windings and a second end connected to each other; a charging capacitor provided between the second end of the third switching elements and a negative terminal of the battery, and to which a DC charging voltage is applied for charging the battery; a fourth switching element connected in series with the charging capacitor between the second end of the third switching elements and the negative terminal; and a controller configured to control the first to fourth switching elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Myung Ho KIM, Young Seul LIM, Sang Cheol SHIN, Kang Ho JEONG
  • Publication number: 20230253909
    Abstract: A motor driving apparatus of driving the motor having a plurality of winding portions respectively corresponding to a plurality of phases is directed for improving inverter efficiency in driving the motor while varying the inductance of the motor by providing various motor driving modes to meet the required performance of the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Kang Ho JEONG, Myung Ho KIM, Sang Cheol SHIN, Young Seul LIM
  • Publication number: 20230253908
    Abstract: A motor driving apparatus of driving a motor including a plurality of windings respectively corresponding to a plurality of phases is disclosed. The motor driving apparatus include a first inverter including a plurality of first switching elements and connected to a first end of each of the windings, a second inverter including a plurality of second switching elements and connected to a second end of each of the windings, and a controller configured for controlling ON/OFF states of the first switching elements and the second switching elements based on a required output of the motor, wherein the first inverter may be connected to a first voltage source, the second inverter may be connected to a second voltage source, and the first voltage source and the second voltage source may have different grounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Kang Ho JEONG, Myung Ho KIM, Sang Cheol SHIN, Young Seul LIM
  • Publication number: 20230115925
    Abstract: A motor driving apparatus includes: a first inverter including: a plurality of first switching elements and connected to a first end of each of the windings; a second inverter including: a plurality of second switching elements and connected to a second end of each of the windings; and a controller configured to control a switching state of the plurality of first switching elements and the plurality of second switching elements based on a driving mode of the motor in one sampling period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Seoul National University R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Young Seul LIM, Kang Ho JEONG, Jae Hoon SIM, Jung Ik HA
  • Publication number: 20230073159
    Abstract: An apparatus configured for driving a motor, includes a first inverter including a first switching elements and connected to a first end of each of a windings respectively corresponding to a plurality of phases of the motor, a second inverter including a second switching elements and connected to a second end of each of the windings, a switches including first ends respectively connected to nodes to which the windings and the second switching elements are respectively connected and second ends connected to each other, and a controller configured to drive the motor in one of a first driving mode for driving the motor by maintaining the second switching elements in an open state and performing pulse width modulation control for the first switching elements and a second driving mode for driving the motor by performing pulse width modulation control for the first switching elements and the second switching elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Seoul National University R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Yong Jae LEE, Kang Ho JEONG, Young Seul LIM, Jae Hoon SHIM, Jung Ik HA
  • Publication number: 20230017022
    Abstract: A system for charging a battery for a vehicle using a motor driving system that operates a motor having a plurality of windings is disclose. The system includes a first inverter having a plurality of first switching elements, a DC terminal connected to the battery, and an AC terminal connected to one terminal of the plurality of windings, a second inverter having a plurality of second switching elements, a DC terminal selectively short-circuited/opened with the DC terminal of the first inverter, and an AC terminal connected to the other terminal of the plurality of windings, and a controller configured to control an electric connection state between the DC terminals of the first inverter and the second inverter and an open/short-circuited state of the first switching elements and the second switching elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Kang Ho JEONG, Myung Ho KIM, Sang Cheol SHIN, Young Seul LIM
  • Publication number: 20220410741
    Abstract: A system for charging a vehicle battery using a motor driving system includes a first inverter including a plurality of first switching elements; a second inverter including a plurality of second switching elements; a plurality of transfer switches having first ends and second ends, the first ends thereof being respectively connected to the second ends of a plurality of windings, and the second ends thereof being connected to each other; and a controller configured, in a charging mode, to control opened/shorted states of the switching elements included in the first inverter and the second inverter and the plurality of transfer switches, so that a DC charging voltage applied to a portion between of the second ends of the plurality of transfer switches and a negative terminal of the battery is supplied to the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Kang Ho JEONG, Yong Jae LEE, Myung Ho KIM, Sang Cheol SHIN, Young Seul LIM
  • Publication number: 20220416560
    Abstract: A system for charging a vehicle battery using a motor driving system is proposed. The battery charging system includes a first inverter including a plurality of first switching elements; a second inverter including a plurality of second switching elements; a plurality of transfer switches having first ends and second ends, the first ends thereof being respectively connected to the second ends of a plurality of windings, and the second ends thereof being connected to each other; and a controller configured, in a charging mode, to control a connection state between a DC terminal of the first inverter and a DC terminal of the second inverter, and opened/shorted states of the plurality of first switching elements, the plurality of second switching elements, and the plurality of transfer switches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Kang Ho JEONG, Myung Ho KIM, Sang Cheol SHIN, Young Seul LIM
  • Patent number: 11345249
    Abstract: A power conversion apparatus for multi-voltage charging is provided. The power conversion apparatus includes a housing, a motor connecting terminal disposed at one side of the housing, a relay having a first end electrically connected to the motor connecting terminal, and a capacitor having a first terminal electrically connected to a second end of the relay, and second and third terminals respectively connected to positive and negative terminals of an external battery, wherein the motor connecting terminal, the relay, and the first, second and third terminals are disposed within the housing along an outer edge of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Ki Jong Lee, Sang Cheol Shin, Young Seul Lim, Ji Woong Jang, Yoo Jong Lee, Jun Hwan Kim, Seong Min Lee
  • Publication number: 20210178920
    Abstract: A power conversion apparatus for multi-voltage charging is provided. The power conversion apparatus includes a housing, a motor connecting terminal disposed at one side of the housing, a relay having a first end electrically connected to the motor connecting terminal, and a capacitor having a first terminal electrically connected to a second end of the relay, and second and third terminals respectively connected to positive and negative terminals of an external battery, wherein the motor connecting terminal, the relay, and the first, second and third terminals are disposed within the housing along an outer edge of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Ki Jong Lee, Sang Cheol Shin, Young Seul Lim, Ji Woong Jang, Yoo Jong Lee, Jun Hwan Kim, Seong Min Lee
  • Publication number: 20210044135
    Abstract: A charging system using a motor driving system includes: a battery, an inverter having connection terminals including a positive terminal and a negative terminal, and a plurality of motor connection terminals, and a plurality of switching elements forming an electrical connection relationship between the DC connection terminals and the connection terminals; a motor including a plurality of coils that has first ends respectively connected to the motor connection terminals, and second ends connected to each other to form a neutral point; a plurality of switches to form an electrical connection between the battery and the inverter, and to form an electrical connection between the battery and the neutral point, and to connect or disconnect a charging current to the DC connection terminals; and a controller controlling operation of the switches and the inverter based on a magnitude of a charging voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seong Min LEE, Sang Cheol SHIN, Young Seul LIM, Ki Jong LEE, Je Hwan LEE