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).
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Publication number: 20240149752Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Byeong Kwang Kim, Young Bok Sung, Yong Chang Jung, Young Jun Kim
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Patent number: 11952647Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 11, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITYInventors: Jae Bok Seol, Hyo Ju Bae, Kwang Gyu Koh, Jung Gi Kim, Hyo Kyung Sung, Young Kook Lee
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Publication number: 20220379827Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2021Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: So Young Yoo, Sang Ho Kim, Seok Hwan Kim, Seon Chae Na, Young Bok Sung, Hyeong Jong Kim
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Patent number: 10752141Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignees: 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
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Patent number: 10688896Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 18, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, KBAUTOTECH CO., LTDInventors: Mu-Young Kim, Sang-Ho Kim, Chan-Ho Jung, Jun-Young Yun, Min-Seok Kim, Seon-Chae Na, Young-Bok Sung, Hee-Dong Kong
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Patent number: 10576846Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignees: 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
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Publication number: 20190337428Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, KBAUTOTECH CO., LTDInventors: Mu-Young KIM, Sang-Ho KIM, Chan-Ho JUNG, Jun-Young YUN, Min-Seok KIM, Seon-Chae NA, Young-Bok SUNG, Hee-Dong KONG
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Patent number: 10336223Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 5, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20190184868Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: 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
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Patent number: 10232756Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventors: Bong-Ku Kim, Young-Bok Sung, Sang-Ho Kim
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Patent number: 10131259Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 14, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20180141470Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20180093595Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: April 5, 2018Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYInventors: 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
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Patent number: 9827882Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventors: Chan Ho Jeong, Seon Chae Na, Jung Sang You, Young Bok Sung, Sang Uk Yu
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Publication number: 20170318971Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Bong-Ku Kim, Young-Bok Sung, Sang-Ho Kim
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Patent number: 9776531Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignees: 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
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Publication number: 20170096086Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Chan Ho Jeong, Seon Chae Na, Jung Sang You, Young Bok Sung, Sang Uk Yu
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Publication number: 20160339805Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicants: 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
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Patent number: 9358907Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventors: Kug Hun Han, Young Bok Sung, Sang Ho Kim, Soo Hyun Moon, Deok Soo Lim
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Publication number: 20150291066Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2014Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventors: Kug Hun Han, Young Bok SUNG, Sang Ho KIM, Soo Hyun MOON, Deok Soo LIM