Patents by Inventor Young-Bok Sung

Young-Bok Sung 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: 20240149752
    Abstract: An embodiment relaxation seat for a vehicle includes a seat cushion lower frame configured to be mounted on a seat rail, a seat cushion upper frame connected to the seat cushion lower frame in a tilting-enabled manner, a seat back frame connected to the seat cushion upper frame, a locking device mounted at a predetermined position on the seat cushion upper frame, a front link hinge-connecting between the seat cushion upper frame and a front end portion of the seat cushion lower frame, a rear link hinge-connecting between the seat cushion upper frame and a rear end portion of the seat cushion lower frame, and a support bar connecting between the locking device and the front link in a manner that is movable backward and forward and configured to support the front link for rotation or fixation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Byeong Kwang Kim, Young Bok Sung, Yong Chang Jung, Young Jun Kim
  • Patent number: 11952647
    Abstract: There is provided a ferritic lightweight steel which contains 2.0 to 3.0 wt % manganese (Mn), 5.0 to 6.0 wt % aluminum (Al) and 0.1 to 0.3 wt % carbon (C) and has a tensile strength of 900 MPa to 1,108 MPa. The lightweight steel includes ferrite-austenite dual grains as a result of performing low-temperature tempering-induced partitioning (LTP) at 300° C. for 10 minutes after isothermal annealing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jae Bok Seol, Hyo Ju Bae, Kwang Gyu Koh, Jung Gi Kim, Hyo Kyung Sung, Young Kook Lee
  • Publication number: 20220379827
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a power supply device, and more specifically, to a seat power supply device including an improved power supply structure for a vehicle seat. The seat power supply device includes a pogo pin assembly fixed to a vehicle and electrically connected to a power source; and a distribution element electrically connected to the pogo pin assembly and configured to supply power from the power source to an electronic part of a seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: So Young Yoo, Sang Ho Kim, Seok Hwan Kim, Seon Chae Na, Young Bok Sung, Hyeong Jong Kim
  • Patent number: 10752141
    Abstract: A bi-directional blower includes a blower body for guiding for air to flow along an entire circumference scroll shape of an inner space of the blower body. The blower body divides the inner space into an upward space and a downward space to guide air flow. The blower body comprises: an upper discharge case discharging the air flow along the entire circumference scroll shape toward the upward space through an upper discharge port; and a lower discharge case discharging the air flow along the entire circumference scroll shape toward the downward space through a lower discharge port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Kbautotech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mu-Young Kim, Sang-Ho Kim, Chan-Ho Jung, Jong-Moon Yoo, Joo-Hwan Son, Young-Bok Sung, Tae-Hyung Kim, Min-Hyuk Kwak, Seon Chae Na, Hee-Dong Kong
  • Patent number: 10688896
    Abstract: A bidirectional blower may include a blower body having a scroll rib making a length of an entire perimeter scroll guiding air flow in an internal space to an outlet end portion where air discharge is performed, and a fan in which a blade having an inlet angle of an acute angle and an outlet angle of an obtuse angle draws external air into the internal air, thereby realizing the characteristics of lowering an operating noise by preventing a generation of vortex while enhancing air volume performance suitable for a ventilation seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, KBAUTOTECH CO., LTD
    Inventors: Mu-Young Kim, Sang-Ho Kim, Chan-Ho Jung, Jun-Young Yun, Min-Seok Kim, Seon-Chae Na, Young-Bok Sung, Hee-Dong Kong
  • Patent number: 10576846
    Abstract: A release actuator for a vehicle seat includes a spur gear that is rotatable in one direction or in the other direction by receiving rotational force from a motor, and has sliding grooves that are formed in both surfaces of the spur gear and have a predetermined length. A first cable guide is disposed to face one surface of the spur gear and has a protrusion placed in one of the sliding grooves. The first cable guide is connected to a first cable that withdraws a walk-in latch and releases walk-in lock when the first cable is pulled. A second cable guide is disposed to face the other surface of the spur gear, has a protrusion placed in the other sliding groove, and is connected to a second cable that withdraws a folder lock latch and releases folder lock when the second cable is pulled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Daedong Movel System Co., Ltd., Das Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-Soo Lee, Tae-Jun Kwon, Young-Dong Kim, Sang-Ho Kim, Young-Bok Sung, Ji-Hyong Lee, Jae-Hwa Lee, Seong-Mun Ju, Yeong-Sik Joo, Myoung-Soo Chang, Yun-Soo Kim
  • Publication number: 20190337428
    Abstract: A bidirectional blower may include a blower body having a scroll rib making a length of an entire perimeter scroll guiding air flow in an internal space to an outlet end portion where air discharge is performed, and a fan in which a blade having an inlet angle of an acute angle and an outlet angle of an obtuse angle draws external air into the internal air, thereby realizing the characteristics of lowering an operating noise by preventing a generation of vortex while enhancing air volume performance suitable for a ventilation seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, KBAUTOTECH CO., LTD
    Inventors: Mu-Young KIM, Sang-Ho KIM, Chan-Ho JUNG, Jun-Young YUN, Min-Seok KIM, Seon-Chae NA, Young-Bok SUNG, Hee-Dong KONG
  • Patent number: 10336223
    Abstract: A ventilation seat for a vehicle is provided. The ventilation seat is configured such that a through channel to directly discharge air is formed in a seat pad so that air supplied from an air supply unit is discharged over the seat pad through the through channel, whereby the through channel or the like can be prevented from becoming narrow or being blocked due to the weight of an occupant, resulting in increased or maximize air discharge rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Mu Young Kim, Sang Ho Kim, Chan Ho Jung, Jong Moon Yoo, Bong Ku Kim, Seon Chae Na, Soo Hyun Moon, Joo Hwan Son, Jun Yeol Heo, Young Bok Sung, Tae Hyung Kim
  • Publication number: 20190184868
    Abstract: A bi-directional blower includes a blower body for guiding for air to flow along an entire circumference scroll shape of an inner space of the blower body. The blower body divides the inner space into an upward space and a downward space to guide air flow. The blower body comprises: an upper discharge case discharging the air flow along the entire circumference scroll shape toward the upward space through an upper discharge port; and a lower discharge case discharging the air flow along the entire circumference scroll shape toward the downward space through a lower discharge port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Mu-Young KIM, Sang-Ho KIM, Chan-Ho JUNG, Jong-Moon YOO, Joo-Hwan SON, Young-Bok SUNG, Tae-Hyung KIM, Min-Hyuk KWAK, Seon Chae NA, Hee-Dong KONG
  • Patent number: 10232756
    Abstract: A leg rest apparatus is provided. A leg rest panel is configured to be adjusted between a deployed position and a stored position. The apparatus includes a lift link that articulates a rear end and a front end rotatably coupled to the seat and the leg rest panel, respectively. A link base with a rear end fixed to the seat is separated from the lift link and a front end is disposed toward a front side of the seat. A front guide link with a front end and a rear end is rotatably connected to a first coupling portion of the leg rest panel and the link base, respectively. A rear guide link with a length less than the front guide link and a front end and a rear end rotatably connected to a second coupling portion separated from the first coupling portion and the link base, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Bong-Ku Kim, Young-Bok Sung, Sang-Ho Kim
  • Patent number: 10131259
    Abstract: Provided is an armrest structure for a vehicle seat, and more particularly, an armrest structure for a vehicle seat, which may be operated even though a button is pushed less than a button of a structure in the related art, such that a likelihood of the occurrence of abnormal noise may be reduced because of the reduction in stroke when the button is pushed, and a user may operate the armrest structure with a smaller effort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: DAE WON SAN UP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kug-Hun Han, Sang-Ho Kim, Soo-Hyun Moon, Young-Bok Sung, Jin-Hyung Kim, Jae-Myung Hur, Seok-Joo Kang
  • Publication number: 20180141470
    Abstract: A release actuator for a vehicle seat includes a spur gear that is rotatable in one direction or in the other direction by receiving rotational force from a motor, and has sliding grooves that are formed in both surfaces of the spur gear and have a predetermined length. A first cable guide is disposed to face one surface of the spur gear and has a protrusion placed in one of the sliding grooves. The first cable guide is connected to a first cable that withdraws a walk-in latch and releases walk-in lock when the first cable is pulled. A second cable guide is disposed to face the other surface of the spur gear, has a protrusion placed in the other sliding groove, and is connected to a second cable that withdraws a folder lock latch and releases folder lock when the second cable is pulled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Sang-Soo Lee, Tae-Jun Kwon, Young-Dong Kim, Sang-Ho Kim, Young-Bok Sung, Ji-Hyong Lee, Jae-Hwa Lee, Seong-Mun Ju, Yeong-Sik Joo, Myoung-Soo Chang, Yun-Soo Kim
  • Publication number: 20180093595
    Abstract: A ventilation seat for a vehicle is provided. The ventilation seat is configured such that a through channel to directly discharge air is formed in a seat pad so that air supplied from an air supply unit is discharged over the seat pad through the through channel, whereby the through channel or the like can be prevented from becoming narrow or being blocked due to the weight of an occupant, resulting in increased or maximize air discharge rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Mu Young Kim, Sang Ho Kim, Chan Ho Jung, Jong Moon Yoo, Bong Ku Kim, Seon Chae Na, Soo Hyun Moon, Joo Hwan Son, Jun Yeol Heo, Young Bok Sung, Tae Hyung Kim
  • Patent number: 9827882
    Abstract: An apparatus for reclining a rear seat for a vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a seat cushion frame that is connected to a floor via an operation part and is configured to move forward while rotating when the operation part is operated. Additionally, front and rear ends of the seat cushion frame are configured to rotate relative to the floor, respectively, by a link. A seat back frame includes a guide pin and a lower end of the seat back frame is mounted to the rear end of the seat cushion frame to slide while rotating, and an upper end of the seat back frame is rotatably connected to a vehicle body. A guide bracket is fixedly mounted to the vehicle body, with the guide pin of the seat back frame being connected to the guide bracket to allow the guide pin to slide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Chan Ho Jeong, Seon Chae Na, Jung Sang You, Young Bok Sung, Sang Uk Yu
  • Publication number: 20170318971
    Abstract: A leg rest apparatus is provided. A leg rest panel is configured to be adjusted between a deployed position and a stored position. The apparatus includes a lift link that articulates a rear end and a front end rotatably coupled to the seat and the leg rest panel, respectively. A link base with a rear end fixed to the seat is separated from the lift link and a front end is disposed toward a front side of the seat. A front guide link with a front end and a rear end is rotatably connected to a first coupling portion of the leg rest panel and the link base, respectively. A rear guide link with a length less than the front guide link and a front end and a rear end rotatably connected to a second coupling portion separated from the first coupling portion and the link base, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Bong-Ku Kim, Young-Bok Sung, Sang-Ho Kim
  • Patent number: 9776531
    Abstract: A seat cushion extension apparatus for a vehicle seat includes an extension unit slidable from a front end portion of a seat frame in a vehicle to a position disposed forwards of the front end portion of the seat frame, locking units for locking the extension unit with respect to the seat frame at a locking position, and allowing the extension unit to be slidable such that the extension unit protrudes forwards of the seat frame at a release position, and a lever for controlling the locking units between the locking position and the release position. The extension unit is supported by guide shafts to be movable forwards and rearwards in housings fixed to the seat frame. The guide shafts are locked in the housings at the locking position and are movable with respect to the seat frame at the release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Daewon Precision Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bong Ku Kim, Sang Ho Kim, Young Bok Sung, Hyun Kyu Moon, Ju Hyun Kim, Da Eun Lee, Dong Il Lee, Woo Jae Jin
  • Publication number: 20170096086
    Abstract: An apparatus for reclining a rear seat for a vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a seat cushion frame that is connected to a floor via an operation part and is configured to move forward while rotating when the operation part is operated. Additionally, front and rear ends of the seat cushion frame are configured to rotate relative to the floor, respectively, by a link. A seat back frame includes a guide pin and a lower end of the seat back frame is mounted to the rear end of the seat cushion frame to slide while rotating, and an upper end of the seat back frame is rotatably connected to a vehicle body. A guide bracket is fixedly mounted to the vehicle body, with the guide pin of the seat back frame being connected to the guide bracket to allow the guide pin to slide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Chan Ho Jeong, Seon Chae Na, Jung Sang You, Young Bok Sung, Sang Uk Yu
  • Publication number: 20160339805
    Abstract: A seat cushion extension apparatus for a vehicle seat includes an extension unit slidable from a front end portion of a seat frame in a vehicle to a position disposed forwards of the front end portion of the seat frame, locking units for locking the extension unit with respect to the seat frame at a locking position, and allowing the extension unit to be slidable such that the extension unit protrudes forwards of the seat frame at a release position, and a lever for controlling the locking units between the locking position and the release position. The extension unit is supported by guide shafts to be movable forwards and rearwards in housings fixed to the seat frame. The guide shafts are locked in the housings at the locking position and are movable with respect to the seat frame at the release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Daewon Precision Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bong Ku KIM, Sang Ho Kim, Young Bok Sung, Hyun Kyu Moon, Ju Hyun Kim, Da Eun Lee, Dong II Lee, Woo Jae Jin
  • Patent number: 9358907
    Abstract: An apparatus for back-folding a standup seat of a vehicle may include a standup associated back-folding unit that is installed between a hook mounted to a lower frame of a seat cushion to be locked to or unlocked from a striker of a floor panel, and a recliner mounted to a side frame of a seatback such that a forward folding operation of the seatback and a forward folding operation of a headrest that is automatically performed by operating the recliner during a standup operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Kug Hun Han, Young Bok Sung, Sang Ho Kim, Soo Hyun Moon, Deok Soo Lim
  • Publication number: 20150291066
    Abstract: An apparatus for back-folding a standup seat of a vehicle may include a standup associated back-folding unit that is installed between a hook mounted to a lower frame of a seat cushion to be locked to or unlocked from a striker of a floor panel, and a recliner mounted to a side frame of a seatback such that a forward folding operation of the seatback and a forward folding operation of a headrest that is automatically performed by operating the recliner during a standup operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Kug Hun Han, Young Bok SUNG, Sang Ho KIM, Soo Hyun MOON, Deok Soo LIM