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1.

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

      
Application Number 18218226
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-05
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Do Hoi
  • Shim, Jong Woo
  • Park, You Jin
  • Byun, Jae Sup
  • Kim, Jang Ho

Abstract

A vehicle body structure includes a roof side assembly connecting upper end portions of pillars of a vehicle body in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, the roof side assembly forming an A-pillar itself, a mounting bracket fixing the roof side assembly to a lower vehicle body, and an external garnish coupled to an outside of the roof side assembly, wherein the roof side assembly includes a pipe extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, the pipe including a closed cross-section, and a molding member injection-molded with the pipe inserted thereinto.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 23/00 - Combined superstructure and frame, i.e. monocoque constructions
  • B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard strips; Ornamental inscriptive devices
  • B62D 25/04 - Door pillars
  • B62D 25/06 - Fixed roofs
  • B62D 27/02 - Connections between superstructure sub-units rigid
  • B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof

2.

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

      
Application Number 18134195
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-13
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Do Hoi
  • Song, Sun Ho
  • Lim, Jae Young
  • Song, Sea Cheoul
  • Lee, Kang Chul
  • Park, Tae Ou
  • Byun, Jae Sup
  • Kim, Jang Ho

Abstract

A vehicle body structure includes: a roof side assembly connecting upper ends of pillars of a vehicle body along the forward/backward direction of the vehicle body, the roof side assembly constituting an A-pillar of the vehicle body; and an outer garnish coupled to the outside of the roof side assembly, wherein the roof side assembly includes: a pipe having a closed cross-section shape and elongated in the forward/backward direction of the vehicle body so as to form a closed section; an upper reinforcement member coupled to the upper side of the pipe and elongated in the forward/backward direction of the vehicle body; a lower reinforcement member coupled to the lower side of the pipe and elongated in the forward/backward direction of the vehicle body; and an inner reinforcement member coupled to the vehicle body inner side of the pipe and elongated in the forward/backward direction of the vehicle body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 23/00 - Combined superstructure and frame, i.e. monocoque constructions
  • B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard strips; Ornamental inscriptive devices
  • B62D 25/04 - Door pillars
  • B62D 27/06 - Connections between superstructure sub-units readily releasable

3.

VARIABLE GRILLE APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18218990
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Yoon, Jin Young
  • Cha, Dong Eun
  • Lee, Hong Heui
  • Byun, Jae Sup
  • Kim, Jang Ho

Abstract

A variable grille apparatus controls a flow rate of air circulated through the grille. Commercial properties are improved through an advanced opening and closing operation during adjustment of the air flow rate. The opening and closing operation of the grille is diversified, such as by sequential or simultaneous operation, so that the sense of operation is enhanced, an exterior design is diversified, and the air flow is secured through an optimization of the structural arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 11/08 - Air inlets for cooling; Shutters or blinds therefor

4.

Solid Electrolyte Having Excellent Moisture Stability and Method for Preparing Same

      
Application Number 18449318
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-14
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Sa Heum
  • Jang, Yong Jun
  • Kim, Yong Gu
  • Cho, Sung Man
  • Choi, Sun Ho
  • Choi, Seong Hyeon
  • Park, Kyu Sung
  • Ryu, Young Gyoon
  • Hong, Suk Gi
  • Yun, Pil Sang
  • Ha, Myeong Ju
  • Kim, Hyun Beom
  • Yang, Hwi Chul

Abstract

An embodiment solid electrolyte includes a first compound and a second compound. The first compound is represented by a first chemical formula Li7-aPS6-a(X11-bX2b)a, wherein X1 and X2 are the same or different and each represents F, Cl, Br, or I, and wherein 0

IPC Classes  ?

5.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SECURE BOOT OF VEHICLE CONTROLLER AND SYSTEM THEREOF

      
Application Number 18121657
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-15
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • HYUNDAI AUTOEVER Corp. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lim, Hong Yeol
  • Kim, Bong Ju

Abstract

In a method and a system for controlling a secure boot of a vehicle controller, when a first vehicle controller performs a normal boot as an error occurs in a parity bit of a firmware image, in the process of performing the secure boot by vehicle controllers related to autonomous driving, the first vehicle controller recovers firmware by internetworking with a second vehicle controller that is successful in the secure boot to perform the secure boot thereafter. The method includes performing, by a first vehicle controller, a normal boot, when the error occurs in the parity bit of the firmware image related to the secure boot, and recovering, by the first vehicle controller, the firmware image by internetworking with the second vehicle controller that is successful in the secure boot.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
  • G06F 11/10 - Adding special bits or symbols to the coded information, e.g. parity check, casting out nines or elevens
  • G06F 21/60 - Protecting data

6.

POWER MODULE FOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR DRIVING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18134464
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-13
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • You, Myung Ill
  • Lee, Hyun Koo

Abstract

A power module for a vehicle includes: a circuit board provided with a first metallic layer; a first switching portion disposed on a center portion of the circuit board, and including a plurality of semiconductor chips; a second switching portion disposed on the outside the first switching portion on the circuit board and including a plurality of semiconductor chips; a third switching portion disposed on the outside the first switching portion on the circuit board; a lead frame disposed on one side of the circuit board; and a signal lead disposed on the other side of the circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H02M 3/00 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output
  • H05K 7/10 - Plug-in assemblages of components

7.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INVERTER

      
Application Number 18098276
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-18
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Seong Min
  • Shin, Sangcheol
  • Goh, Yeongju

Abstract

A device for controlling an inverter controls the inverter including at least one switching module including a plurality of switching elements connected in parallel, detects current flowing through the plurality of switching elements, determines duty cycles of a plurality of switching mode power supplies (SMPSs) corresponding to the plurality of switching elements based on the detected plurality of currents, and controls a plurality of currents flowing through the plurality of switching elements according to the duty cycles of the plurality of SMPSs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of dc power input into ac power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

8.

Vehicle and Node Positioning Method

      
Application Number 18308889
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-28
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jang, Yocheol
  • Seok, Donghee

Abstract

An embodiment vehicle includes a signal transmission part configured to transmit a signal for wireless network connection to an outside of a shaded area where a global positioning system (GPS) signal is not received based on the vehicle having entered the shaded area and a positioning part configured to communicate with another vehicle located outside the shaded area and receiving the signal and to calculate a relative position of the vehi

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 19/31 - Acquisition or tracking of other signals for positioning
  • G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
  • G01S 19/25 - Acquisition or tracking of signals transmitted by the system involving aiding data received from a cooperating element, e.g. assisted GPS
  • G01S 19/26 - Acquisition or tracking of signals transmitted by the system involving a sensor measurement for aiding acquisition or tracking

9.

TRACTION CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18105715
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-03
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Yoon, Ye Ahn

Abstract

A traction control method for a vehicle provided with a torque vectoring apparatus including a torque vectoring motor includes determining, by first and second controllers, whether a current situation is a split-μ situation occurring when the vehicle is driven on a split road surface, based on vehicle driving information collected in the vehicle, determining and creating, by the second controller, a target speed for control of a slip wheel speed when both controllers determine the split-μ situation, and transmitting the target speed from the second controller to the first controller, generating, by the first controller, a torque command for the torque vectoring motor for slip wheel speed control to follow the target speed received from the second controller, and controlling, by the first controller, operation of the torque vectoring motor in accordance with the torque command.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
  • B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
  • B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
  • B60W 50/10 - Interpretation of driver requests or demands

10.

ION FILTER

      
Application Number 18177365
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-02
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Baek, Kyeong Jun
  • Park, Sun Ae
  • Park, Hun Woo
  • Cho, Hyung Geun
  • Cho, Young Sang
  • Byun, Sang Pil

Abstract

An ion filter for circulating coolant in a fuel cell stack of a fuel cell vehicle includes a housing including an inlet configured so that a fluid is introduced and an outlet configured so that the fluid is discharged, a filter element accommodated in the housing to filter the fluid, a valve assembly provided on the inlet and configured to operate the flow of the fluid introduced into the housing through the inlet to be allowed or blocked, and a gate member provided in the housing and configured to adjust an operation of the valve assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 15/14 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features relating to the introduction of the feed to the apparatus
  • B01D 15/22 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features relating to the construction of the column
  • B01D 15/36 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving ionic interaction, e.g. ion-exchange, ion-pair, ion-suppression or ion-exclusion
  • F16K 27/02 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of lift valves
  • F16K 31/524 - Mechanical actuating means with crank, eccentric, or cam with a cam

11.

BATTERY ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18142285
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-02
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • YURA CORPORATION CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Yang, Hee Gun
  • Bae, Kang Woo
  • Jung, Chan Young
  • Yeo, Do Hoon

Abstract

A battery assembly includes a battery module stack in which at least one battery module is stacked and formed, a cover portion coupled to a side of the battery module stack, and a substrate portion coupled to an external surface of the cover portion, wherein the cover portion includes a cover member coupled to the battery module stack, and a protrusion member protruding in an outward direction from the cover member and in contact with an internal surface of the substrate portion, the substrate portion includes an overlapping region which is a region overlapping the protrusion member when viewed in the outward direction, a through-hole passing through the overlapping region in the outward direction is formed in the overlapping region, and a pad region having electrically conductive properties is formed in a region surrounding the through-hole in the substrate portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
  • H01M 10/65 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells
  • H01M 50/262 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders with fastening means, e.g. locks

12.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING DRIVING CONTROL RIGHTS IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

      
Application Number 18216428
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-29
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Choi, Eun Young
  • Kim, Woo Jin
  • Seong, Ki Seok
  • Yang, Dong Il
  • Pyun, Da Ye

Abstract

An automated driving system of a vehicle includes a driver monitoring unit configured to perform at least one of monitoring a gaze of a driver and determining a position of a hand of the driver, an automated-driving-level switching unit configured to determine whether a transition of a driving control over the vehicle is required based on whether driving environment of the vehicle has changed during the vehicle being driven under control of the automated driving system, and determine an automated driving level to be switched based on a driver monitoring result obtained by the drive monitoring unit, and an automated driving control unit configured to control the vehicle according to the automated driving level.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions
  • B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour

13.

APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A PANEL FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18143731
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-05
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Choi, Yongshin
  • Lee, Daero

Abstract

An apparatus for manufacturing a panel for a vehicle configured to process a processing plate pre-processed by at least one mold into the panel of a predetermined shape by at least one another mold may include a lower die including a lower base mounted with at least one lower forming steel, an upper die provided vertically movable at a position corresponding to the lower die, and including an upper base mounted with at least one upper forming steel, and at least one cam press unit provided on the lower die and the upper die, and configured to form a flange portion in an edge portion of the processing plate along a vertical direction, and to form a cam forming portion extending from the flange portion along an oblique direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21D 53/88 - Making other particular articles other parts for vehicles, e.g. cowlings, mudguards
  • B21D 22/02 - Stamping using rigid devices or tools

14.

FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18136176
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-18
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Ryu, Ji Hoon
  • Ryu, Jae Sung
  • Lee, Jong Hyun
  • Jeon, Yei Sik
  • Cheong, Young Wook

Abstract

A fuel cell system and a method of controlling the system are provided. The fuel cell system includes: a fuel cell having a plurality of cells to generate power through a reaction between hydrogen supplied to an anode space and oxygen supplied to a cathode space; a power storage device to be charged with power generated by the fuel cell or discharged to supply power; and a controller. The controller recirculates hydrogen, diffused from the anode space to the cathode space, into the anode space by supplying power charged in the power storage device to the fuel cell when the power generation of the fuel cell is stopped. The controller is configured to control whether to supply the power to the fuel cell based on a pressure measured in the anode space and voltages of the cells that constitute the fuel cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04858 - Electric variables
  • H01M 8/04089 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants
  • H01M 8/04228 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids during start-up or shut-down; Depolarisation or activation, e.g. purging; Means for short-circuiting defective fuel cells during shut-down
  • H01M 8/0438 - Pressure; Ambient pressure; Flow
  • H01M 8/0444 - Concentration; Density
  • H01M 8/04537 - Electric variables
  • H01M 16/00 - Structural combinations of different types of electrochemical generators

15.

Roof Structure of Vehicle and Assembly Method Thereof

      
Application Number 18183345
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-14
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jeon, Chan Woong
  • Kim, Youngrock
  • Lee, Haehoon
  • Kang, Chang Hak
  • Han, Sang Kyoung
  • Han, Kwangok

Abstract

An embodiment roof structure of a vehicle is provided. The roof structure is coupled to side structures disposed along a vehicle width direction and is configured to mount a roof module. The roof structure includes a side upper reinforce assembly coupled to an upper interior of the side structures along a vehicle length direction and a plurality of roof rail assemblies arranged along the vehicle length direction, each of the plurality of roof rail assemblies being coupled to the side upper reinforce assembly by extending along the vehicle width direction into a cross-sectional interior of an upper portion of each of the side structures.

IPC Classes  ?

16.

POUCH TYPE ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERY INCLUDING REFERENCE ELECTRODE

      
Application Number 18242126
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-05
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Shin, Jae Ho
  • Kim, Ji Chang
  • Seo, Hyun Min
  • Nam, Young Jin
  • Choi, Ga Young

Abstract

A pouch type all-solid-state battery including a reference electrode is disclosed. In the all-solid-state battery, a potential variation of each electrode is accurately measured because the ion transfer path between the reference electrode and a positive electrode/negative electrode is short. Accordingly, the all-solid-state battery secures a desired cell performance while having battery specifications similar to actual battery specifications.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
  • H01M 4/70 - Carriers or collectors characterised by shape or form
  • H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
  • H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals

17.

Stator for Axial Flux Motor and Method for Manufacturing the Same

      
Application Number 18122115
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-15
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Hong, Hyun Seok
  • Jun, Hyun Woo
  • Lee, Hee Kwang

Abstract

Disclosed are an easily manufacturable stator for an axial flux motor, and a method of manufacturing the same. A stator includes a core, a bobbin having a hollow portion into which the core is inserted, and a winding wound around the bobbin. A radial outer corner portion of the core is formed to have a cross-sectional shape bent at least twice.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
  • H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles

18.

VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18244824
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-11
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kwon, Ohyun
  • Yu, Jaekyu

Abstract

A vehicle includes an audio device including a radio tuner configured for receiving radio frequency signals, a radar configured for detecting radar data of a rear seat passenger, and a controller electrically connected to the radar, wherein the controller is configured to determine, in response that a radio broadcast is being played in the audio device, whether the rear seat passenger is sleeping based on the radar data detected by the radar, switch, if the rear seat passenger is sleeping, a radio mode from a normal playback mode to a sleep assistance mode, and change, in the sleep assistance mode, at least one of radio frequency and radio sound quality through the radio tuner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 3/12 - Circuits for transducers for distributing signals to two or more loudspeakers
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering

19.

FASTENING DEVICE FOR MOBILITY AND MOBILITY HAVING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18218309
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-05
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Danghee
  • Choi, Sukmin
  • Kim, Sunwook
  • Kim, Hongmin
  • Hwang, Sangwoo
  • Chang, Sehyun
  • Hwang, Injae

Abstract

A fastening device for mobility and a mobility including the same includes a first fastening unit provided in a first module of the mobility, and a second fastening unit disposed in a second module of the mobility, the second fastening unit coupled or decoupled to the first fastening unit for attachment or detachment between the first module and the second module, wherein the first fastening unit and the second fastening unit include a first fastening member and a second fastening member selectively screw-coupled together, respectively, the second fastening unit further includes a support member configured to support rotatably the second fastening member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 27/06 - Connections between superstructure sub-units readily releasable
  • B62D 63/02 - Motor vehicles

20.

Dialogue Management Method, Dialogue Management System, And Computer-Readable Recording Medium

      
Application Number 18227629
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-28
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Moon, Jaemin
  • Kim, Jungdo
  • Park, Minjae
  • Kim, Sungwang

Abstract

A dialogue management method, a dialogue management system and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium may obtain, from a screen displayed via a user terminal, information required for executing a task corresponding to a user's speech input, and omit operations of inducing, receiving, and analyzing additional user's speech inputs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G10L 15/22 - Procedures used during a speech recognition process, e.g. man-machine dialog
  • G06V 20/62 - Text, e.g. of license plates, overlay texts or captions on TV images
  • G06V 30/10 - Character recognition
  • G10L 15/18 - Speech classification or search using natural language modelling

21.

PAINT COMPOSITION FOR VEHICLE INTERMEDIATE COATING WITH IMPROVED CHIPPING RESISTANCE

      
Application Number 18198121
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-16
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Hwan Oh

Abstract

A paint composition for vehicle intermediate coating including a polyester resin, a melamine resin, a color pigment, an extender pigment, cellulose nanofibers (CNFs), a dispersant, a surface conditioner, an antisagging agent, and a solvent. The extender pigment may include calcium carbonate (CaCO3). The paint composition can impart improved chipping resistance to a paint film.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 167/02 - Polyesters derived from dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds
  • C08K 3/04 - Carbon
  • C08K 3/22 - Oxides; Hydroxides of metals
  • C09D 7/20 - Diluents or solvents
  • C09D 7/65 - Additives macromolecular
  • C09D 139/00 - Coating compositions based on homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a single or double bond to nitrogen or by; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers

22.

VEHICLE WHEEL HAVING ADJUSTABLE INSERT NECK AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18396250
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-26
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • Hyundai Sungwoo Casting Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Jun Min
  • Kim, Young Chan
  • Kim, Min Soo
  • Jo, Young Rae
  • Kim, Young Il
  • Park, Sang Bum
  • Yoo, Chang Hak

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a vehicle wheel includes: a casting process of manufacturing the wheel in a one-piece body having a forming end and a temporary flange protruding at inner and outer sides of the wheel, respectively, wherein the one-piece body further includes a resonance chamber forming groove; a primary shape machining process of forming a stepped part at an outer circumferential side of the resonance chamber forming groove; a flow forming process of bending the forming end to be seated on the stepped part; a friction stir welding process of integrally bonding a portion where the forming end and the stepped part are in close contact with each other; a fine machining process of removing the temporary flange; and a sound-absorbing hole machining process of forming a sound-absorbing hole for communicating between the resonance chamber and an interior space of a tire in the forming end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60B 3/02 - Disc wheels, i.e. wheels with load-supporting disc body with a single disc body integral with rim
  • B21D 53/30 - Making other particular articles wheels or the like wheel rims
  • B23K 20/12 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating the heat being generated by friction; Friction welding
  • B60B 3/06 - Disc wheels, i.e. wheels with load-supporting disc body formed by casting
  • B60B 21/02 - Rims characterised by transverse section

23.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATED ALGORITHM-BASED POSITION ESTIMATION

      
Application Number 18200825
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-23
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Choi, Jung Hun
  • Ha, Dong Hyun
  • Jung, Jae Wung

Abstract

A position estimation method is performed by a position estimation apparatus, wherein the position estimation method includes switching from a UWB static domain to a UWB dynamic domain when a startup state of a vehicle is switched from OFF to ON; operating one or more anchors mounted on the vehicle; and estimating a position of a tag by performing at least one of an advanced trilateration measurement (ATM) algorithm and a smart anchor positioning (SAP) algorithm, wherein the one or more anchors and the tag transmit and receive ultra wideband (UWB) pulse waves.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/46 - Indirect determination of position data
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
  • G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

24.

APPARATUS FOR DETECTING OVERHEATING OF BATTERY MODULE AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18545585
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-19
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Yoon Jun
  • Yoon, Jong Hu

Abstract

An apparatus for detecting overheating of a battery module includes a battery pack including a first battery module and a second battery module, a first temperature fuse arranged on the first battery module and having a first resistance value, a second temperature fuse arranged on the second battery module and having a second resistance value, and a controller that detects an overheated battery module based on a total resistance value of the first and second temperature fuses, which are connected in parallel to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 58/18 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • H01M 50/581 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to temperature

25.

APPARATUS FOR MANAGEMENT A DRIVING DISTANCE OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18201969
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-25
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Chon, Un

Abstract

A mileage management apparatus for an electric vehicle, includes a processor configured to determine whether the vehicle can complete a travel to a destination thereof by use of a mileage based on a state of charge (SOC) value of a high voltage battery, to limit power consumption of a load having a voltage higher than a predetermined voltage when the processor concludes that the vehicle cannot complete the travel, and to drive a load having a voltage lower than the predetermined voltage depending on a degree of a decrease in an indoor temperature of the vehicle to provide heat to a user, and an interface device communicatively connected to the processor and configured to display whether the completion of the travel is possible.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
  • B60L 1/02 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric heating circuits
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed

26.

CONTROL VALVE AND COOLING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18223674
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-19
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • GMB KOREA CORP. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jeong, Yeon Man
  • Kim, Kyung-Hwan

Abstract

A control valve includes a valve housing, a first inlet port and a second inlet port that are formed on the valve housing and through which a coolant is drawn, a first outlet port and a second outlet port that are formed on the valve housing and through which the coolant is discharged, and a ball valve rotatably disposed within the valve housing, and configured to fluidically communicate the first inlet port and the first outlet port and fluidically communicate the second inlet port and the second outlet port, or fluidically communicate the first inlet port and the second outlet port and fluidically communicate the second inlet port and the first outlet port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
  • F16K 5/06 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having spherical surfaces; Packings therefor
  • F16K 5/10 - Means for additional adjustment of the rate of flow
  • F16K 11/087 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with spherical plug
  • F16K 27/06 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of taps or cocks

27.

VEHICLE LIGHT LENS, VEHICLE LIGHT, AND CORRECTION SYSTEM THEREOF

      
Application Number 18225869
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-25
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • SL Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Sung Ho
  • Cha, Dong Eun
  • Kim, Dong Woo
  • Jo, Young Ho
  • Seo, Tae Seok

Abstract

A vehicle light includes: a light lens having a base panel made of a transparent plastic material, an outer paint layer disposed on an outer surface of the base panel, and an inner paint layer disposed on an inner surface of the base panel and including a light-transmitting hole formed therein; and a light source installed to be spaced apart from the light lens, in which light from the light source is transmitted out of the light lens through the light-transmitting hole and the base panel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 41/125 - Coloured light
  • B60Q 11/00 - Arrangement of monitoring devices for devices provided for in groups
  • F21S 41/275 - Lens surfaces, e.g. coatings or surface structures
  • F21S 41/32 - Optical layout thereof
  • F21S 41/55 - Attachment thereof
  • F21S 43/31 - Optical layout thereof
  • F21S 43/33 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by reflectors characterised by their material, surface treatment or coatings
  • F21S 43/50 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by aesthetic components not otherwise provided for, e.g. decorative trim, partition walls or covers
  • H05B 45/22 - Controlling the colour of the light using optical feedback

28.

Power Control Device and Vehicle Having the Same

      
Application Number 18331429
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-08
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • Kyungshin Corp. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Sehoon
  • Yi, Hyunsock

Abstract

An embodiment power control device includes a power converter configured to convert a first voltage of a first battery to a second voltage lower than the first voltage of the first battery and to supply a power via the second voltage, a power distributor configured to distribute and supply the power supplied from the power converter to a plurality of low-power loads including an autonomous driving control device, and an integrated central control unit (ICU) configured to be connected to the power converter, the power distributor, and the autonomous driving control device through a plurality of communication networks, to determine a first failure in a first communication module provided in the power converter or a second failure in communication lines of the plurality of communication networks, and to transmit failure information about the first failure or the second failure to the autonomous driving control device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 50/02 - Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
  • B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
  • B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries

29.

COMPOSITION FOR A POROUS TRANSPORT LAYER, A POROUS TRANSPORT LAYER PREPARED THEREFROM, AND A METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18101774
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-26
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Park, Young June

Abstract

A composition for a porous transport layer, a porous transport layer prepared therefrom, and a method for preparing the same are disclosed. The composition for the porous transport layer includes a titanium group element, a solvent, and a foaming agent.

IPC Classes  ?

30.

METHOD OF COLLECTING CHARGER INFORMATION AND METHOD OF UTILIZING COLLECTED CHARGER INFORMATION

      
Application Number 18242716
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Young-Sik

Abstract

A method of collecting charger information which is capable of obtaining information of chargers around the world and making the obtained information into a database, includes collecting, by a charging control unit in a vehicle, charger identification information from a charger connected to the vehicle for charging, determining whether the charger is a new charger from the collected charger identification information, and when a result of the determining indicates that the charger is the new charger, collecting, by the charging control unit, charger output information and transmitting the charger identification information and the charger output information to a management server.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
  • G06F 1/28 - Supervision thereof, e.g. detecting power-supply failure by out of limits supervision

31.

Apparatus and Method for Controlling Vehicle

      
Application Number 18172705
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-22
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Min Han

Abstract

An embodiment apparatus for controlling a vehicle includes a camera and a controller configured to generate a detection line having a specified width based on a traveling direction of the vehicle within a road image obtained by the camera, to generate a corner point at a point where the detection line meets a line identified in the road image, and to control a speed of the vehicle by estimating a curvature of a road based on the corner point or to control steering based on an angle between the detection line and the line.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 40/072 - Curvature of the road
  • B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle

32.

Bump Stopper for Vehicle

      
Application Number 18178012
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-03
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundal Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Chang Sin
  • Yoo, Sang Hoon
  • Kim, Jong Min

Abstract

A bump stopper can be provided for a vehicle. The bump stopper includes an upper part, a lower part, and a connection member. The upper part and the lower part are stacked vertically and have double density. The connection member is positioned at an interface between the upper part and the lower part to connect the upper part and the lower part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 7/04 - Buffer means for limiting movement of arms

33.

TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE FOR MOBILITY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOBILITY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18192339
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-29
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • MOBINN INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jo, Sun Myoung
  • Choi, Jin
  • Chung, Hoon

Abstract

A travel control device and method control for a mobility device is disclosed. The travel control device includes a distance sensor on one side frame of the mobility device and adjusts a travel speed of the mobility device based on a distance to stairs measured by the distance sensor when the mobility device travels on the stairs to reduce collision force between the mobility device and the stairs, thereby improving the traveling stability and immediacy of the mobility device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 17/08 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only

34.

ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18320966
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-20
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • MOBINN Inc. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Chung, Hoon
  • Choi, Jin
  • Jo, Sun Myoung

Abstract

A robot includes a body, a pair of wheels rotatably provided at a lower part of the body, a cargo box provided at an upper part of the body, an inertial measurement sensor configured to measure a tilt angle of the body, a pair of wheel encoders configured to measure a rotational angle of each of the pair of wheels, a cargo box encoder configured to measure a tilt angle of the cargo box, a pair of wheel motors configured to transmit a torque to each of the pair of wheels, a cargo box motor configured to transmit a torque to the cargo box, and a controller. The controller is configured to control the pair of wheel motors and the cargo box motor to allow the robot to make a double axis inverted pendulum motion on an axis of each of the pair of wheels and the cargo box.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/08 - Control of attitude, i.e. control of roll, pitch, or yaw
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

35.

VIDEO ENCODING/DECODING METHOD AND APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18399268
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-28
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Seung Wook
  • Heo, Jin

Abstract

A video encoding/decoding method and a video encoding/decoding device are provided. The video decoding method according to the present disclosure includes determining at least two intra prediction modes based on intra prediction modes of neighboring blocks adjacent to a current block. The video decoding method also includes deriving a most probable mode (MPM) list based on the at least two intra prediction modes. The video decoding method also includes deriving an intra prediction mode of the current block based on the MPM list. The video decoding method also includes generating a prediction block of the current block based on the intra prediction mode. Candidate modes in the MPM list can be configured using an intra prediction mode list generated based on the at least two intra prediction modes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 19/159 - Prediction type, e.g. intra-frame, inter-frame or bidirectional frame prediction
  • H04N 19/176 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being an image region, e.g. an object the region being a block, e.g. a macroblock

36.

VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLLING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18232070
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-09
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Sangheun
  • Yu, Jaekyu

Abstract

The vehicle according to an embodiment of the disclosure includes a display device, a communicator configured to receive location information of the vehicle, a tuner configured to receive a radio frequency signal, a database including a plurality of broadcasting information which are categorized by area, and a controller configured to generate a first broadcast station list including a plurality of first broadcasting information corresponding to the location information of the vehicle and the radio frequency signal among the plurality of the broadcasting information included in the database, generate a second broadcast station list including broadcast station names in the first broadcast station list with different frequency information from the first broadcast station list, compare audio sound transmitted from the vehicle with audio sounds transmitted from broadcast stations of the broadcast station names included in the second broadcast station list to determine a current broadcast station name in an electric field overlapping area, and control the display device to display the determined current broadcast station name.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 48/10 - Access restriction or access information delivery, e.g. discovery data delivery using broadcasted information
  • H04W 48/16 - Discovering; Processing access restriction or access information

37.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ON MANAGEMENT OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18106197
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Hong Gyu
  • Suh, Jung Seok
  • Kim, Woo Hyun
  • Goo, Ja Yoon

Abstract

A method and an apparatus are for providing information on management of vehicle. A method of operating an electronic apparatus for providing a user with information on management of a vehicle includes generating a management scenario for the vehicle, requesting the user to approve the management scenario, and outputting management guide information based on progress of the user's exiting and progress of the management scenario.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G07C 5/10 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time using counting means or digital clocks

38.

ANTIFERROELECTRIC CONTAINING DYSPROSIUM AND A MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18226694
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-26
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • KOREA INSTITUTE OF CERAMIC ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Hyung Suk
  • Shin, Hyo Soon
  • Yeo, Dong Hun
  • Choi, Jeoung Sik

Abstract

An antiferroelectric and a method for manufacturing an antiferroelectric are disclosed herein. The antiferroelectric may have high permittivity and breakdown voltage by having a PbxLa1-x([Zr1-YSnY]ZTi1-Z) composition. The manufacturing of the antiferroelectric may be performed through appropriate mixing and dysprosium addition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 35/515 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramic compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides
  • H01G 4/008 - Selection of materials

39.

VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18138164
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-24
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Park, Channy

Abstract

A vehicle may include at least one battery and an input device configured to receive a user input for cutting off power supplied from the at least one battery. The vehicle may also include at least one first load configured to receive a first power from the at least one battery and at least one second load configured to receive a second power smaller than the first power from the at least one battery. The vehicle may further include a controller configured to cut off power supplied to the at least one first load or the at least one second load based on the user input received through the input device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
  • B60L 3/12 - Recording operating variables
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries

40.

Apparatus for Predicting Traffic Speed and Method Thereof

      
Application Number 18178855
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • IUCF-HYU (Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University) (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Nam Hyuk
  • Kim, Tae Heon
  • Park, Sung Hwan
  • Kim, Sang Wook
  • Song, Jun Ho
  • Son, Ji Won
  • Seo, Dong Hyuk

Abstract

An apparatus for predicting a traffic speed and a method thereof are provided. The apparatus includes an input device that receives traffic speed sequences of a plurality of links and a controller that detects a spatio-temporal relationship between traffic speeds of the plurality of links and predicts a future traffic speed of a target link based on the spatio-temporal relationship between the traffic speeds of the plurality of links.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 43/062 - Generation of reports related to network traffic
  • H04L 41/16 - Arrangements for maintenance, administration or management of data switching networks, e.g. of packet switching networks using machine learning or artificial intelligence
  • H04L 43/028 - Capturing of monitoring data by filtering

41.

Vehicle Body Structure

      
Application Number 18180959
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-09
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Cha, Hyo Seop

Abstract

An embodiment vehicle body structure includes a floor panel, a front mounting member on an upper side of the floor panel, wherein the front mounting member protrudes and extends in a lateral direction of a vehicle body so as to fix a front lower side of a seat, and a partition member at a rear of the front mounting member, wherein the partition member protrudes and extends in the lateral direction of the vehicle body so as to fix a rear lower side of the seat.

IPC Classes  ?

42.

METHOD OF INSERTING A HAIRPIN

      
Application Number 18396303
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-26
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Choi, Seung Min

Abstract

A method can be used for molding a hairpin inserted into a stator core using a clamping unit that includes a connection bracket mounted on a front end of a robot arm and at least one clamper mounted on the connection bracket. The method includes reciprocally driving the clamping unit in opposite directions in a straight line, and press molding a head portion of the hairpin using a molding jig driven by the at least one clamper.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 15/06 - Embedding prefabricated windings in machines
  • B21D 7/06 - Bending rods, profiles, or tubes in press brakes or between rams and anvils or abutments; Pliers with forming dies

43.

Swing Door Mounting Structure for Vehicle

      
Application Number 18337349
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-19
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jeon, Chan Woong
  • Kim, Youngrock
  • Lee, Jaeseung
  • Jeon, Gookhyun
  • Kang, Chang Hak
  • Han, Sang Kyoung
  • Lee, Haehoon

Abstract

An embodiment swing door mounting structure for a vehicle includes a roof side reinforcement member coupled to an inner side of a cross section of a roof side of a side structure in a vehicle body front and rear direction and a door mounting member coupled to the roof side reinforcement member to define an open cross section for mounting a swing door on the roof side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 25/06 - Fixed roofs
  • B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
  • B62D 25/04 - Door pillars
  • E05D 15/34 - Suspension arrangements for wings supported on arms movable in horizontal plane with two pairs of pivoted arms with wings opening parallel to themselves

44.

CONTROL METHOD FOR SAFE TRANSITION TO MANUAL DRIVING MODE IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18124379
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-21
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, In Su
  • Yeom, Myung Ki

Abstract

When there is a request of a driver for transition to manual driving mode while the autonomous vehicle is driving in autonomous driving mode, the autonomous vehicle is set to a safe state by performing control operations of maintaining a vehicle speed previously designated by the driver, maintaining safe distances between vehicles, and changing the driving land and the driving route. The driver is provided with a warning signal notifying that safe transition to the manual driving mode is possible. Accordingly, the driving mode of the autonomous vehicle is transited to the manual mode in a state in which the safety of the autonomous vehicle is obtained.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention

45.

CAPACITIVE POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18482080
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Chung, Eui Hoon
  • Choe, Gyu Yeong
  • Kim, Young Jin
  • Choi, Sung Hyuk
  • Ha, Jung Ik

Abstract

A power transfer system includes an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) for providing electric power to an electric vehicle (EV) and an electric power reception device mounted in the EV; a first conductor plate electrically connected to a primary-side circuit of the EVSE; a compensation circuit for transferring a power input signal of the EVSE to the first conductor plate; a second conductor plate disposed in the EV and connected to the electric power reception device; and a secondary-side circuit for transferring a power signal received by the second conductor plate to a load, where the electric power is transferred from the EVSE to the EV by capacitive coupling between the first conductor plate and the second conductor plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/05 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using capacitive coupling
  • B60L 53/14 - Conductive energy transfer
  • H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment

46.

VEHICLE AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18206727
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-07
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Woo Kuen

Abstract

A vehicle and a method of controlling the same includes a driving state detector configured to detect a driving state of an electric vehicle, a storage configured for storing a map table for engine brake torque values according to engine types and gear ratios of an internal combustion engine vehicle, a driver configured to drive the electric vehicle, and a regenerative braking controller electrically connected to the driving state detector, the storage and the driver and configured to control, based on the driving state of the electric vehicle detected by the driving state detector and the map table, the driver so that the electric vehicle performs regenerative braking based on each torque value.

IPC Classes  ?

47.

High Voltage Connector for Vehicle

      
Application Number 18217856
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-03
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Cho, Won Cheol
  • Jeong, Chan Woo

Abstract

A high voltage connector for a vehicle may include a male connector having a truncated conical protuberance-shaped first terminal, and a female connector having a second terminal provided with a truncated conical coupling groove corresponding to the first terminal, wherein an electrical connection between the male connector and the female connector is accomplished as the first terminal is inserted into the coupling groove of the second terminal. When the first terminal and the second terminal are coupled to each other, elastic deformation may be induced which may provide a holding force between the first and second terminals using elastic stress, resulting in improved stability of a high voltage power supply.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
  • H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy duty; Bases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

48.

VEHICLE CAPABLE OF CONTAINER SWAPPING

      
Application Number 18144384
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-08
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Cha, Dong Eun
  • Kim, Han Sam
  • Lee, Tae Kyung
  • Lee, Dae Hee
  • Hwang, Jin Ho
  • Lee, Jun Gu
  • Lee, Sang Heon

Abstract

A vehicle configured for container-swapping, includes: a main frame including a pair of drive modules spaced in a forward/backward direction of the vehicle, and a connecting portion extending in the forward/backward direction of the vehicle to connect the pair of drive modules so that a coupling space is formed therebetween; a container module selectively inserted into the coupling space of the main frame; and a coupling portion configured to couple the main frame and the container to each other while the container module is inserted into the coupling space of the main frame, wherein a driving portion operates and moves the main frame so that the container module is inserted into the coupling space of the main frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 63/02 - Motor vehicles
  • B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
  • B62D 9/00 - Steering deflectable wheels not otherwise provided for
  • B62D 25/06 - Fixed roofs

49.

APPARATUS FOR VERIFYING SOFTWARE INTEGRITY OF VEHICLE CONTROLLER AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18136546
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-19
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Hye Ryun
  • Noh, Kyung Tae
  • Heo, Min Ho
  • Shin, Sug Woo
  • Hong, Duk Won
  • Ahn, Dong Jun

Abstract

An apparatus of verifying a software integrity of a vehicle controller and a method thereof includes a communication device that provides a communication interface with a software management system, and a controller which is configured to obtain first verification data of the vehicle controller from the software management system, obtains second verification data from the vehicle controller, and verifies an integrity of software loaded in the vehicle controller based on the obtained first verification data and the obtained second verification data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
  • G06F 8/65 - Updates

50.

Method of Controlling Add-On Mobility

      
Application Number 18303039
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-19
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kwon, Hyuk Joon
  • Suh, Buhm Joo
  • Choi, Woul Sun
  • Lee, Seung Wook
  • Kim, Tal Chol
  • Choi, Yeong Il

Abstract

A method of controlling an add-on mobility includes measuring a force in a front-rear direction between a main body vehicle and the add-on mobility by a force sensor connecting the main body vehicle and the add-on mobility and controlling a driving force and a braking force of the add-on mobility according to a magnitude of the force in the front-rear direction measured by the force sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 7/26 - Controlling the braking effect

51.

VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18216125
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-29
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Seok, Donghee
  • Kim, Duckyoung

Abstract

A vehicle includes a conveyor device in which a plurality of rotating bodies whose rotation directions, torques, and angles are controlled is arranged to form a plane and provided such that a freight is loaded on the plurality of rotating bodies, and a controller configured to control the rotation directions, torques, and angles of the plurality of rotating bodies to suppress shaking or movement of the freight loaded on the conveyor device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 15/02 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system
  • B60P 7/16 - Protecting against shocks
  • B65G 1/02 - Storage devices
  • F16F 15/00 - Suppression of vibrations in systems; Means or arrangements for avoiding or reducing out-of-balance forces, e.g. due to motion

52.

MANUFACTURING METHOD OF A CATALYST FOR A FUEL CELL

      
Application Number 18204134
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-31
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • THE INDUSTRY & ACADEMIC COOPERATION IN CHUNGNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (IAC) (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Yuk, Seongmin
  • Han, Kookil
  • Noh, Woo Yeong
  • Jung, Namgee
  • Min, Jiho
  • Kim, Yunjin
  • Ko, Keonwoo

Abstract

A manufacturing method of a catalyst may modify a carbon layer structure by using various heat treatment gases such as inert gas (Ar), hydrogen, and carbon monoxide in a carbon layer manufacturing process, thereby optimizing the carbon layer structure according to the purpose of a metal without changing a size of the metal.

IPC Classes  ?

53.

POWER MODULE

      
Application Number 18134966
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-14
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor You, Myung Ill

Abstract

A power module makes it possible to simplify an assembly process by disposing a compact, unified insulating substrate in a single casing, reduce overall size by selectively applying the insulating substrate according to specifications of the power module, and improve reliability by preventing a decrease in lifespan due to heat as the size of the insulating substrate is reduced. In other words, by placing the compact, unified insulating substrate in parallel in the casing, the assembly process of the insulating substrate may be facilitated, and as the size of the insulating substrate is reduced, the performance and reliability of the power module can be improved.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/498 - Leads on insulating substrates
  • H01L 23/31 - Encapsulation, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings characterised by the arrangement
  • H01L 23/532 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another including external interconnections consisting of a multilayer structure of conductive and insulating layers inseparably formed on the semiconductor body characterised by the materials

54.

Connector with Water Ingress Protection Cover

      
Application Number 18216322
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-29
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Jong Hwi

Abstract

An embodiment connector with a water ingress protection cover includes a female connector including a housing having a pair of guide holes extended along a first direction at both sides thereof and a first body extended from the housing, a male connector, a first cover mounted to an upper part of the female connector to be movable along the pair of guide holes, and a second cover mounted to an upper part of the male connector. The first cover is configured to move in the first direction to a position over the first body by the second cover or the male connector during coupling of the male connector to the female connector, and the second cover is positioned over the housing and coupled to the first cover in a state in which the male connector is coupled to the female connector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 24/00 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure

55.

APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE, SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR MONITORING THEREOF

      
Application Number 18300835
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-14
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Geon Woo
  • Ko, Young Tae
  • Kim, Hyeon Jun
  • Kang, Byung Mo
  • Yoon, Jong Seo

Abstract

A high-voltage battery control apparatus includes a plurality of high-voltage battery controllers configured to respectively monitor states of a plurality of high-voltage batteries included in one high-voltage battery pack depending on a predetermined period for monitoring the high-voltage battery pack, wherein the high-voltage battery controllers are configured to transition state of the plurality of high-voltage battery controllers together to an end state when a high-voltage battery controller among the high-voltage battery controllers, which has completed a monitoring operation, first waits until all monitoring operations of the high-voltage battery controllers that have not yet completed monitoring operations are completed and then all the monitoring operations of the high-voltage battery controllers are completed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 58/18 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules
  • G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables
  • G01R 31/382 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte

56.

MOBILITY DEVICE AND A CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18224147
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-20
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Seok, Donghee
  • Ro, Heejin

Abstract

A mobility device includes a conveyor device in which a plurality of rotating bodies whose rotational direction, torque, and angle are controlled is arranged to form a plane and a freight is loaded on the plurality of rotating bodies. The mobility device also includes a user interface provided to input a movement command for moving the freight. The mobility device additionally includes a controller connected to enable wireless communication with the user interface. The controller is configured to control the plurality of rotating bodies to move the freight loaded on the conveyor device based on the movement command.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60P 1/52 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using rollers in the load supporting or containing element
  • B65G 13/06 - Roller driving means

57.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CABLE MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR

      
Application Number 18117564
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Woo Hyung
  • Hong, Seung Tack
  • Choi, Ho
  • Choi, Young Tae
  • Lee, Hyun Gu
  • Cho, Su Hwan

Abstract

A electric vehicle cable mounting system includes a driving unit including a rotary disc and allowing a charging cable to be released from a side in accordance with a rotation motion of a rotary disc, a guide unit provided behind the driving unit and allowing the driving unit to move in a vertical direction in accordance with a rotation motion of the rotary disc, and a controller controlling the driving unit and the guide unit such that the charging cable is automatically released in an electric vehicle charge mode and is automatically returned in an electric vehicle charge standby mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/35 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles
  • B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B65H 75/36 - Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables without essentially involving the use of a core or former internal to a stored package of material, e.g. with stored material housed within casing or container, or intermittently engaging a plurality of supports as in sinuous or serpentine fashion

58.

Fuel Cell Aparatus

      
Application Number 18314945
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-10
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Ahn, Jae Min

Abstract

A fuel cell apparatus of the disclosure includes a cell stack including a plurality of unit cells stacked in a first direction, first and second end plates, which are disposed on respective lateral ends of the cell stack and each of which is formed such that a metal portion is enveloped by a resin portion, a sacrificial electrode disposed on a resin portion of the second end plate adjacent to a cell having the highest potential among the unit cells, among the first and second end plates, an outer coupling member coupled to an outer surface of the second end plate that is opposite an inner surface of the second end plate, which faces the cell stack, so as to be in contact with and support the sacrificial electrode, and a first sealing member disposed between the outer surface of the second end plate and the outer coupling member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/2475 - Enclosures, casings or containers of fuel cell stacks
  • H01M 8/0258 - Collectors; Separators, e.g. bipolar separators; Interconnectors characterised by the configuration of channels, e.g. by the flow field of the reactant or coolant
  • H01M 8/0273 - Sealing or supporting means around electrodes, matrices or membranes with sealing or supporting means in the form of a frame
  • H01M 8/0284 - Organic resins; Organic polymers

59.

DOCKING SYSTEM BETWEEN VEHICLE AND BUILDING AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

      
Application Number 18134934
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-14
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Choi, Ki Hyun
  • Choi, Hyung Sik
  • You, Sun In
  • Lee, Sang Heon
  • Song, Ji Hyun
  • Lee, Won Chan

Abstract

A docking system between a vehicle and a building and a control method therefor include an entrance frame configured to extend in a direction towards a vehicle door, an external door provided at a side of the vehicle door to be opened, an internal door spaced from the external door and provided at a side of the building to be opened, and a sealing unit inserted into the entrance frame to be provided between the external door and the internal door, and configured to selectively extend in the direction toward the vehicle door to connect an internal space of the vehicle and an indoor space of the building into one space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E06B 1/70 - Sills; Thresholds
  • E06B 1/04 - Frames for doors, windows, or the like to be fixed in openings

60.

METHOD OF PREDICTING A POSITION OF AN OBJECT AT A FUTURE TIME POINT FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18125371
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-23
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • Ewha University - Industry Collaboration Foundation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Hyung-Wook
  • Shin, Jang-Ho
  • Jo, Seo-Young
  • Kang, Je-Won
  • Lee, Jung-Kyung

Abstract

In a method of predicting a position of an object at a future time point for a vehicle, video image information at a current time point and at a plurality of time points before the current time point acquired through a camera of the vehicle may be extracted as semantic segmentation image. A mask image imaging an attribute and position information of an object present in each of the video images may be extracted. A position distribution of the object may be predicted by deriving a plurality of hypotheses for a position of the object at a future time point through deep learning by receiving video images at the current time point and the time points before the current time point, a plurality of semantic segmentation images, a plurality of mask images, and ego-motion information of the vehicle, and calculating the plurality of hypotheses as a Gaussian mixture probability distribution.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G06T 7/12 - Edge-based segmentation
  • G06V 10/10 - Image acquisition

61.

Power Control Apparatus And Vehicle Having The Same

      
Application Number 18363983
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-02
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • Kyungshin Corp. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Sehoon
  • Yi, Hyunsock

Abstract

An embodiment power control apparatus includes a power converter configured to convert a voltage supplied from a first battery into a voltage lower than the voltage supplied from the first battery, a power distributor configured to distribute power supplied from the power converter and supply the distributed power to a braking device, a steering device, a sensor, and an autonomous driving control device in duplicate, and a battery management device configured to control a charging of a second battery using the power supplied from the power distributor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/20 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having different nominal voltages
  • B60L 1/02 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric heating circuits
  • B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
  • B60W 10/184 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with wheel brakes
  • B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
  • B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles

62.

Cell-Monitoring Connector for Fuel Cell

      
Application Number 18312127
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-04
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • Yura Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Jong Jun
  • Kim, Min Seok
  • Jung, Seoung Ho

Abstract

An embodiment cell-monitoring connector for a fuel cell in which the cell-monitoring connector is configured to be mounted to unit cells stacked in a first direction is provided. The cell-monitoring connector includes a housing configured to be coupled to a plurality of terminals protruding from side portions of separators included in each of the unit cells toward the cell-monitoring connector in a second direction intersecting the first direction and a connector and terminal position assurance (CTPA) configured to be detachably coupled to the housing, the CTPA including a connector position assurance (CPA) configured to be locked in a groove portion to secure the housing to the plurality of terminals, a terminal position assurance (TPA) configured to be detachably coupled to a front surface of the housing and to allow connection terminals to be press-fitted into the housing, and a connecting portion interconnecting the CPA and the TPA.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/0247 - Collectors; Separators, e.g. bipolar separators; Interconnectors characterised by the form
  • H01M 8/04537 - Electric variables
  • H01M 8/2475 - Enclosures, casings or containers of fuel cell stacks

63.

Hammer Device, Apparatus for Detecting Fault of Welded Part, and Method Using the Same

      
Application Number 18399087
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-28
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Byeongmoo
  • Jeon, Junho
  • Kwon, Injoo
  • Lee, Tae-Hwi

Abstract

An embodiment hammer device includes a driver, an upper body configured to move in a direction set by power generated from the driver, an elastic body provided on the upper body, a hammer provided in the elastic body, a force sensor provided in the hammer, and a support configured to support the elastic body and the hammer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 31/12 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to investigating the properties, e.g. the weldability, of materials
  • G01H 13/00 - Measuring resonant frequency
  • G01M 7/08 - Shock-testing
  • G01N 3/32 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying repeated or pulsating forces
  • G01N 3/34 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying repeated or pulsating forces generated by mechanical means, e.g. hammer blows
  • G01N 19/08 - Detecting presence of flaws or irregularities

64.

VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18217086
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-30
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Chon, Un

Abstract

A vehicle includes an input unit, a first sensor provided to detect an input of a brake signal, a second sensor provided to detect an output of a driving motor, a driving controller provided to control the driving motor, and a main controller electrically connected to the input unit, the first sensor, the second sensor and the driving controller and configured to determine an electric power mode based on the input of the brake signal detected by the first sensor and the output of the driving motor detected by the second sensor when an input related to power off of the vehicle is received through the input unit while the vehicle is driving, wherein the main controller is configured to determine the electric power mode as an emergency mode when it is determined that the driving motor is accelerating while the input of the brake signal is being received.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
  • B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
  • B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention

65.

STEEL FOR GEAR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING GEAR USING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18396165
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-26
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • HYUNDAI STEEL COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, In Beom
  • Kang, Min Woo
  • Kang, Min Woo
  • Kim, Dong Hwi
  • Kang, Chang Won
  • Kim, Myung Sik
  • Hong, Sung Min
  • Nam, Gung Seung
  • Lee, Sang Won

Abstract

A steel for a gear includes, based on a total weight of the steel: C: 0.10-0.30 wt %, Si: 0.60-0.80 wt %, Mn: 0.25-0.75 wt %, Cr: 1.80-2.20 wt %, Ni: 0.50-1.50 wt %, Mo: 0.20-0.40 wt %, Nb: 0.025-0.050 wt %, V: 0.030-0.050 wt %, and a balance of Fe and inevitable impurities, wherein contents of Nb and V satisfy the following : A steel for a gear includes, based on a total weight of the steel: C: 0.10-0.30 wt %, Si: 0.60-0.80 wt %, Mn: 0.25-0.75 wt %, Cr: 1.80-2.20 wt %, Ni: 0.50-1.50 wt %, Mo: 0.20-0.40 wt %, Nb: 0.025-0.050 wt %, V: 0.030-0.050 wt %, and a balance of Fe and inevitable impurities, wherein contents of Nb and V satisfy the following : 0.055<[Nb]+[V]<0.100  , wherein [Nb] represents a content of Nb and [V] represents a content of V.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 38/48 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with niobium or tantalum
  • C21D 7/13 - Modifying the physical properties of iron or steel by deformation by hot working
  • C21D 8/00 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment
  • C21D 9/32 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articles; Furnaces therefor for gear wheels, worm wheels, or the like
  • C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
  • C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
  • C22C 38/44 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with molybdenum or tungsten
  • C22C 38/46 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with vanadium

66.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RECOMMENDING CHARGING STATION

      
Application Number 18131016
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-05
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • HYUNDAI AUTOEVER Corp. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Yang, Won Seok
  • Lee, Lam

Abstract

A device includes a data collection device for collecting real-time information of a plurality of charging stations, of at least one vehicle related to the plurality of charging stations, related to external environmental factors based on a specified period, a data storage device for updating and storing the real-time information of the plurality of charging stations, of the at least one vehicle, and related to the external environmental factors based on the specified period, a data processing device for generating processing information for selecting charging stations based on the real-time information of the plurality of charging stations, of the at least one vehicle, and related to the external environmental factors, and a data application device for generating a charging station list for recommending charging stations to an ego vehicle based on at least some of the processing information generated by the data processing device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control
  • B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
  • B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]

67.

SOLID ELECTROLYTE, METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME, POSITIVE ELECTRODE, AND ALL-SOLID-STATE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

      
Application Number 18378907
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-11
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Hong, Suk-Gi
  • Ha, Myeongju
  • Yang, Hwichul
  • Yun, Pilsang
  • Kim, Hyungbeom
  • Ryu, Young Gyoon
  • Park, Kyusung
  • Kim, Saheum
  • Jang, Yongjun
  • Kim, Yonggu
  • Cho, Sungman
  • Choi, Sunho
  • Choi, Seonghyeon

Abstract

A solid electrolyte, including sulfide-based solid electrolyte particles and a coating layer disposed on the surface of the sulfide-based solid electrolyte particles and including a metal alkoxide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries

68.

SOLID ELECTROLYTE AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18379350
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-12
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Yun, Pilsang
  • Kim, Hyunbeom
  • Hong, Suk-Gi
  • Ha, Myeongju
  • Yang, Hwichul

Abstract

A solid electrolyte, including a sulfide solid electrolyte particle and lithium-metal-phosphate on the surface of the sulfide solid electrolyte particles wherein in an X-ray diffraction analysis of the solid electrolyte, a full width at half maximum (FWHM) of a main peak is less than or equal to about 0.160.

IPC Classes  ?

69.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DRIVING OF VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18096832
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-13
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Oh, Ji Won

Abstract

A method for controlling driving of a vehicle, can control driving of a vehicle so that handling responsiveness may be differentiated in correspondence to a vehicle driving mode, steering input information by a driver, etc. The method for controlling driving of a vehicle distributes a request torque command into a left wheel torque command and a right wheel torque command, corrects the distributed torque commands using a differential control amount according to a vehicle driving mode and steering input information by a driver, and then performs torque command follow control for controlling torque which is applied to the wheels based on the post-correction torque commands.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 40/112 - Roll movement
  • B60W 10/16 - Axle differentials, e.g. for dividing torque between the left and right wheels
  • B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
  • B60W 30/182 - Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes

70.

SIDE SILL REINFORCEMENT MEMBER FOR VEHICLE AND SIDE SILL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18099562
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-20
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jeon, Chang Un
  • Song, Seung Tae

Abstract

A side sill reinforcement member for a vehicle, includes an external member including a plurality of external panels extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and forming an internal space by coupling the external panels to each other and an internal reinforcement member mounted in the internal space of the external member and including a plurality of internal panels extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the internal panels being each fixed on a first side thereof to an internal surface of the external panel and fixed on a second side thereof in contact with each other in the internal space.

IPC Classes  ?

71.

APPARATUS FOR ESTIMATING A BOUNCE SPEED OF A VEHICLE AND A METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18104490
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-01
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kang, Sheen Gil

Abstract

Disclosed are an apparatus for estimating a bounce speed of a vehicle and a method thereof. The apparatus includes an acceleration sensor that detects an acceleration of the vehicle, a front wheel speed sensor that detects a wheel speed of a front wheel of the vehicle, a rear wheel speed sensor that detects a wheel speed of a rear wheel of the vehicle, and a controller. The controller determines a wheel acceleration of the front wheel based on the wheel speed of the front wheel, determines a wheel acceleration of the rear wheel based on the wheel speed of the rear wheel, and estimates the bounce speed of the vehicle. The bounce speed of the vehicle is estimated based on the acceleration of the vehicle, the wheel acceleration of the front wheel, and the wheel acceleration of the rear wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

72.

STRAIN SENSOR, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING STRAIN SENSOR, AND STRAIN MEASURING METHOD USING STRAIN SENSOR

      
Application Number 18104627
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-01
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • Research & Business Foundation Sungkyunkwan University (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Mi Yong
  • Son, Seong Hyun
  • Jung, Moon Young
  • Song, Jun Ho
  • Kim, Jong Seo
  • Jeong, Woo Chang
  • Lee, Gwan Mu
  • Suh, Dong Seok
  • Wang, Feng

Abstract

A strain sensor may have a conductive elastic yarn including a first fiber having a predetermined length and a shape of a fiber yarn and a second fiber having electrical conductivity and a sheet shape. The strain sensor may have a pair of wiring members electrically connected to both ends of the conductive elastic yarn. The conductive elastic yarn, with the second fiber wrapped around the first fiber, is twisted in a coil shape.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 7/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. by resistance strain gauge
  • G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
  • H01B 1/04 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
  • H01B 1/06 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances
  • H01B 7/08 - Flat or ribbon cables
  • H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables

73.

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

      
Application Number 18109013
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-13
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Park, Se Young

Abstract

A vehicle control system and a method are disclosed. The vehicle control system includes a terminal that obtains boarding request information from a passenger, a vehicle that updates location information and remaining seat information, and a server. The server determines the terminal as a boarding schedule terminal when receiving the boarding request information from the terminal and determines whether the passenger is capable of boarding a vehicle based on a location of the boarding schedule terminal when it is determined that the vehicle approaches a stop corresponding to the boarding request information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G08G 1/123 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating the position of vehicles, e.g. scheduled vehicles

74.

HYDROGEN STORAGE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18119914
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-10
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Ji Hye
  • Kim, Won Jung
  • Lee, Kyung Moon
  • Nam, Dong Hoon
  • Cho, Young Jin
  • Shin, Byeong Soo
  • Lee, Ji Hoon
  • Hong, Suk Hoon
  • Park, Hoon Mo
  • Son, Yong Doo

Abstract

A hydrogen storage device includes a storage container having an accommodation space in an interior thereof, a first metal hydride material provided in the interior of the storage container and that stores hydrogen, and a second metal hydride material provided in the interior of the storage container and that stores the hydrogen at a pressure that is different from that of the first metal hydride material. An advantageous effect of restraining an excessive rise of a pressure of the storage container and enhancing safety and reliability may be obtained.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge

75.

METHOD OF CONTROLLING AIR-CONDITIONING FOR OCCUPANTS THROUGH SEATING DETECTION

      
Application Number 18139158
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-25
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Heo, Jae Won
  • Kim, Jin Han

Abstract

A method of controlling air conditioning for occupants through seating detection includes: determining whether an entire air conditioning condition is satisfied when an air conditioner is operated and performing air conditioning for the entire vehicle when the entire air conditioning condition is satisfied; detecting whether an occupant is seated on a rear seat and performing air conditioning for the entire vehicle when it is determined that the occupant is seated on the rear seat; detecting whether the occupant is seated on a front occupant seat when it is determined that the occupant is not seated on the rear seat; determining a heat load condition by comparing an outdoor air temperature and an interior temperature; and performing air conditioning control in consideration of whether the occupant is seated on the front occupant seat and the heat load condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles

76.

ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18195106
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-09
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Yong Jae
  • Baek, Ki Seung
  • Lee, Jong Gu
  • Lee, Gun Goo
  • Park, Jeong Han

Abstract

An electrified vehicle includes: a battery; a motor drive device configured to drive a motor through an inverter, based on a voltage of the battery; and a battery controller configured to determine whether to perform output limiting on the battery, based on whether a ratio of regenerative braking is less than or equal to a preset ratio, wherein the ratio of regenerative braking is varied according to an amount of charging of the battery and an amount of discharging of the battery within a preset time interval, and adjust, based on the output limiting being performed on the battery, a derate ratio associated with a battery output limit value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/25 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by controlling the electric load
  • B60L 7/14 - Dynamic electric regenerative braking for vehicles propelled by ac motors
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]

77.

DEVICE FOR INTERCEPTING PICKUP OF MULTIPLE ELECTRODES

      
Application Number 18198155
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-16
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Kyung Mo

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a secondary battery, and more particularly to an electrode of a battery. A device for intercepting pickup of multiple electrodes includes a variable jig movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the variable jig is configured to allow a first-type electrode including a first mark to be picked up at the first position and to allow a second-type electrode including a second mark to be picked up at the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0583 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators with folded construction elements except wound ones, i.e. folded positive or negative electrodes or separators, e.g. with ‘’Z’’-shaped electrodes or separators

78.

JUDDER IDENTIFICATION DEVICE AND VEHICLE HAVING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18200435
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-22
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jung, Jang Hyun
  • Yeom, Myungki
  • Her, Hyundong

Abstract

A vehicle including a judder identification device includes a first sensor group including a plurality of sensors; a second sensor group including a plurality of sensors different from the plurality of sensors of the first sensor group; a processor configured to predict a judder intensity based on information detected by the plurality of sensors of the first sensor group, predict a judder position based on the information detected by the plurality of sensors of the first sensor group and information detected by the plurality of sensors of the second sensor group, and identify a judder position and a judder intensity based on the predicted judder intensity, a preset judder intensity, the predicted judder position, and a preset judder position; and an outputter configured to output the identified judder position and the identified judder intensity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems

79.

ELECTRODE SLURRY FOR FUEL CELL FOR FORMING A MULTILAYER STRUCTURE WITHOUT AN INTERFACE, A MULTILAYER ELECTRODE STRUCTURE USING SAME, AND A MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18202444
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-26
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Yang, Ji Hoon
  • Cho, Geon Hee
  • Han, Kook Il
  • Cho, Yoon Hwan

Abstract

Disclosed are an electrode slurry for a fuel cell capable of forming a multilayer structure without an interface using a first support and a second support having different mesopore fractions and densities, a multilayer electrode structure using the same, and a manufacturing method thereof. The electrode slurry for a fuel cell includes a first catalyst including a first support on which a first metal is supported, a second catalyst including a second support on which a second metal is supported, an ionomer, and a solvent, the first support and the second support having different mesopore fractions and densities.

IPC Classes  ?

80.

BATTERY CELL CARTRIDGE, BATTERY MODULE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME, AND BATTERY PACK ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18223683
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-19
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • Valeo Kapec Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kang, Hyunchang
  • Chol, Jun Seok
  • Han, Ji Woong
  • Chol, Wan
  • Park, Houk
  • Kim, Jae Eun

Abstract

A battery cell cartridge in which a battery cell is accommodated, includes first, second, third and fourth frames formed in a quadrangular shape, wherein the first frame and the second frame extend along a horizontal direction and are spaced from each other at a predetermined interval therebetween, the first frame is positioned on an upper side and the second frame is positioned on a lower side, the third frame and the fourth frame extend along a vertical direction and are spaced from each other at a predetermined interval therebetween, and the third frame is positioned on a first side and the third frame is positioned on a second side opposite to the second frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/202 - Casings or frames around the primary casing of a single cell or a single battery
  • H01M 50/262 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders with fastening means, e.g. locks

81.

SENSING BLOCK AND BATTERY MODULE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18225965
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-25
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • VALEO KAPEC CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kang, Hyunchang
  • Kim, Bum Jin
  • Chung, Kyubin
  • Kang, Seoha
  • Han, Ji Woong
  • Choi, Wan
  • Park, Houk
  • Kim, Jae Eun

Abstract

A sensing block includes a block body having a plurality of slots through which electrode leads of battery cells pass, a plurality of sensing terminals installed between the plurality of slots on a front surface of the block body, a circuit board installed on the front surface of the block body, and a connector installed on the circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • G01R 31/385 - Arrangements for measuring battery or accumulator variables
  • H01M 10/058 - Construction or manufacture

82.

SANDWICH PANEL FOR AUTOMOBILE, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND UPPER COVER FOR AUTOMOBILE BATTERY PACK COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number 18297314
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-07
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • LX HAUSYS, Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Hwang, Duck Hyoung
  • Kim, Hyun Jun
  • Ahn, Hyo Sang
  • Rho, Sang Hyun
  • Jang, Suk
  • Lee, Myung
  • Yu, Da Young
  • Choi, Hyun Jin
  • Kim, Do Hyoung
  • Jung, Chan Ho

Abstract

A sandwich panel for an automobile includes a core layer, a surface layer, and an adhesive layer. The core layer includes glass fibers and thermoplastic resins and defines an optimal weight and thickness to provide flexural performance and non-flammability. The sandwich panel provides a flame barrier layer, which is a non-combustible layer during ignition and prevents flame from leaking to the outside of the panel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08K 7/14 - Glass
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
  • B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
  • B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
  • B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
  • C09J 123/02 - Adhesives based on homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond; Adhesives based on derivatives of such polymers not modified by chemical after-treatment

83.

CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERY WITH CONTROLLED PARTICLE SIZE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18312368
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-04
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Noh, Sung Woo
  • Min, Hong Seok
  • Lee, Sang Heon
  • Seo, Jeong Hyun
  • Seo, Im Sul
  • Lim, Chung Bum
  • Seong, Ju Yeong
  • Park, Je Sik

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a cathode active material for an all-solid-state battery with a controlled particle size and a method for preparing the same. In particular, the cathode active material includes lithium and a transition metal, wherein the cathode active material has a single peak in the range of 1 μm to 10 μm as a result of particle size distribution (PSD) analysis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
  • C01G 53/00 - Compounds of nickel
  • H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
  • H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials

84.

DEEP LEARNING-BASED COLLISION SAFETY CONTROL SYSTEM AND AN OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18377443
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • Seoul National University R&DB Foundation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Hyung Wook
  • Yoon, Sung Roh
  • Lee, Dong Hyeok

Abstract

A collision safety control system includes a memory storing a collision safety model having a deep learning-based collision safety control logic. The collision safety control system also includes a processor electrically connected to the memory. The processor is configured to, in accordance with the collision safety control logic, train, based on at least one signal including pre-collision data and post-collision data, the collision safety model such that the collision safety model outputs a collision type and a required time-to-fire (RTTF) of passenger protection equipment corresponding to the at least one signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 30/095 - Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision

85.

VARIABLE BACK-UP RING AND A SEALING STRUCTURE HAVING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18391069
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-20
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Lee, Byung Ryeol

Abstract

A sealing structure includes a first connector body having a groove, a second connector body encompassing the first connector body, an O-ring partially received in the groove of the first connector body, and a variable back-up ring partially received in the groove of the first connector body and holding the O-ring. The variable back-up ring is deformable in a radial direction depending on a magnitude of a fluid pressure applied between the first connector body and the second connector body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 15/16 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces
  • H01M 8/0276 - Sealing means characterised by their form

86.

HYDROGEN TANK AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYDROGEN TANK

      
Application Number 18076216
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Revidat, Stephan
  • Loevenich, Carsten
  • Martin, Sebastian
  • Port, Yannick
  • Karrer, Ulrich
  • Kapp, Andreas

Abstract

Disclosed are a hydrogen tank and a method of operating the same. The hydrogen tank includes a tank vessel configured with an enclosed interior space for storing an admixture of carbon dioxide and gaseous hydrogen; and a tank port configured to fluidly contact the interior space of the tank vessel and including a semipermeable membrane, which is configured substantially permeable for the gaseous hydrogen and substantially impermeable for the carbon dioxide and is arranged to seal the tank vessel against the outside. The gaseous hydrogen can enter and leave the tank vessel through the tank port via the semipermeable membrane but carbon dioxide is kept in the tank vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials
  • F17C 5/02 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases for filling with liquefied gases
  • F17C 7/02 - Discharging liquefied gases

87.

CROSS-CERTIFICATION METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18039168
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-29
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Myongji University Industry and Academia Cooperation Foundation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Shin, Min Ho

Abstract

An authentication method and device enable a charging station to verify a contract certificate of an electric vehicle based on a cross certificate when the charging station is not equipped with an MO RootCA certificate. An electric vehicle authentication method for providing plug-and-charge charging to the electric vehicle in the charging station includes: transmitting, to the electric vehicle, an SECC certificate chain including an SECC certificate and at least one charging device family SubCA certificate and receiving a verification result for the SECC certificate from the electric vehicle; receiving a contract certificate chain including a contract certificate from the electric vehicle; and verifying the cross certificate based on a predetermined RootCA certificate to obtain a public key of a charging operator RootCA or a charging operator SubCA included in the cross certificate and verifying the contract certificate based on an obtained public key.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
  • H04L 9/08 - Key distribution
  • H04L 9/30 - Public key, i.e. encryption algorithm being computationally infeasible to invert and users' encryption keys not requiring secrecy

88.

INTEGRATED LAMP DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18100976
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-24
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Shim, Joon Bo

Abstract

An integrated lamp device for a vehicle includes a first light source module for lidar sensing and a second light source module for beam patterning installed in a single housing, thereby reducing an overall size. Further, an aiming adjustment is performed by a reflection unit separated from the light source modules, thereby stabilizing a structure and ensuring durability performance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • B60Q 1/04 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
  • F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements

89.

PHOSPHOR-TRANSITION METAL-PHOTOCATALYST HYBRID COMPOSITE MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND FILTER USING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18115196
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-28
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SEOUL INDUSTRY COOPERATION FOUNDATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Seong, Kwang Mo
  • Kim, Jung Sik

Abstract

A phosphor-transition metal-photocatalyst hybrid composite material includes a plurality of beads including a phosphor material, a binder, and zeolite, a plurality of transition metal particles supported on the surface of each of the plurality of beads, and a photocatalyst layer formed on the surface of each of the plurality of beads supporting the transition metal particles by coating a photocatalyst material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafnium; Oxides or hydroxides thereof
  • B01D 53/88 - Handling or mounting catalysts
  • B01J 21/08 - Silica
  • B01J 23/04 - Alkali metals
  • B01J 23/10 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of rare earths
  • B01J 23/72 - Copper
  • B01J 29/072 - Iron group metals or copper
  • B01J 35/00 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties
  • B01J 37/00 - Processes, in general, for preparing catalysts; Processes, in general, for activation of catalysts
  • B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
  • B01J 37/03 - Precipitation; Co-precipitation
  • B01J 37/08 - Heat treatment
  • C09K 11/77 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing inorganic luminescent materials containing rare earth metals

90.

ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME

      
Application Number 18116463
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-02
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Bin, Seung Hyeon
  • Tak, Byung Oh
  • Kim, Seong Min
  • Choi, Ho Rim

Abstract

An electrified vehicle includes a motor including a plurality of windings, a first inverter connected to a first end of each of the plurality of windings and configured to drive the motor, a second inverter connected to a second end of each of the plurality of windings and configured to drive the motor in a second driving mode of a first driving mode and the second driving mode, a first controller configured to determine one of first and second output limit lines as an output limit line of the first driving mode, depending on whether a preset condition is satisfied, and a second controller configured to bidirectionally switch the first driving mode and the second driving mode within an operating point range according to the output limit line of the first driving mode in accordance with a value of a torque command for the motor and counter magnetic flux of the motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries

91.

ELECTRONIC PEDAL APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18117937
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • Dong Hee Industrial Co, Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Eun Sik
  • Park, Wi Sang
  • Cho, Jae Hyun
  • Lee, Jung Min
  • Jo, Seong Ju

Abstract

An electronic pedal apparatus includes a pad that rectilinearly moves and rotates along a pad guide while being kept in line contact with the pad guide including a shape of an arc when a driver operates the pad, an acceleration signal or a braking signal for a vehicle is generated by operation of the single pad, and a movement direction of the pad at the time of generating the acceleration signal is different from a movement direction of the pad at the time of generating the braking signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
  • B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated
  • G01L 5/22 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring the force applied to control members, e.g. control members of vehicles, triggers

92.

HYDROGEN STORAGE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18120164
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-10
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Ji Hye
  • Kim, Won Jung
  • Lee, Kyung Moon
  • Nam, Dong Hoon
  • Cho, Young Jin
  • Shin, Byeong Soo
  • Lee, Ji Hoon
  • Hong, Suk Hoon
  • Park, Hoon Mo
  • Son, Yong Doo

Abstract

A hydrogen storage system is disclosed and includes a storage unit including a plurality of unit storage containers, in which metal hydride materials are respectively provided in an interior thereof and which are connected to each other in parallel, and a thermal fluid line defining a thermal fluid passage, which passes via the plurality of unit storage containers continuously and through which a thermal fluid flows for heating or cooling the unit storage containers, thereby enhancing a storage performance and an efficiency of the hydrogen.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F17C 11/00 - Use of gas-solvents or gas-sorbents in vessels

93.

VEHICLE FRAME ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18120614
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-13
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jeong, Seung Min
  • Cha, Hyo Seop

Abstract

A vehicle frame assembly includes a battery at a lower portion of a vehicle and a rear floor panel extending in a transverse direction of the vehicle and located rearward of the battery. Opposite ends of the rear floor panel have second rear mounting parts extending outward and a center portion between the second rear mounting parts is depressed downward to provide a boarding space. The vehicle frame assembly includes frame rear side members extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle at opposite lateral sides of the battery. Each frame rear side member has a front end and a back end connected to each other to be inclined and each front end has the same height as the boarding space depressed downward, and each back end is coupled to the second rear mounting parts in one direction to support the rear floor panel from below.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion

94.

FUEL CELL START CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

      
Application Number 18135421
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-17
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Jae Gwang
  • Jeong, Won Sik

Abstract

The fuel cell start control system includes a plurality of fuel cell stacks configured to generate power by receiving air and fuel, a power storage device connected to a bidirectional converter and configured to be charged by generated power of a respective fuel cell stack or configured to supply power, and includes a controller configured to control a start of a fuel cell stack among the plurality of fuel cell stacks which satisfies a start condition based on a fuel cell stack starting request, the controller configured to control a start of at least one fuel cell stack based on generated power of the fuel cell stack or charged power of at least one power storage device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04225 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids during start-up or shut-down; Depolarisation or activation, e.g. purging; Means for short-circuiting defective fuel cells during start-up
  • H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
  • H01M 10/46 - Accumulators structurally combined with charging apparatus
  • H01M 16/00 - Structural combinations of different types of electrochemical generators
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

95.

MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PLATINUM-BASED ALLOY CATALYST USING FLUIDIZED ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION

      
Application Number 18136468
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-19
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • Institute for Research & Industry Cooperation Pusan National University (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Jung Yeon
  • Hong, Woong Pyo
  • Oh, Seung Jeong
  • Kwon, Se Hun
  • Bera, Susanta
  • Woo, Hyun Jae
  • Lee, Woo Jae

Abstract

An atomic layer deposition method for manufacturing a platinum-based alloy catalyst includes applying a support in a reactor and depositing an alloy of platinum and a non-platinum metal on the support through a super cycle comprising a first sub-cycle and a second sub-cycle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
  • B01J 19/18 - Stationary reactors having moving elements inside
  • B01J 23/89 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with noble metals
  • B01J 37/08 - Heat treatment
  • C23C 16/18 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the deposition of metallic material from metallo-organic compounds
  • C23C 16/455 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for introducing gases into the reaction chamber or for modifying gas flows in the reaction chamber

96.

HYDROGEN REFUELING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18137058
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-20
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Ko, Dong Seok

Abstract

A hydrogen refueling system includes a first vessel that stores hydrogen generated by a hydrogen generator, a first compressor that compresses the hydrogen generated by the first vessel, a second vessel that stores the hydrogen compressed by the first compressor, a hydrogen supply valve positioned between the first vessel and the second vessel, and a controller that identifies a pressure of the first vessel based on whether a charging target initiates charging and that the first compressor operates, and controls the hydrogen supply valve to supply the hydrogen from the second vessel to the first vessel, based on whether the pressure of the first vessel is less than or equal to set pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F17C 5/06 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases for filling with compressed gases
  • F17C 5/00 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases
  • F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
  • F17C 13/04 - Arrangement or mounting of valves

97.

AUTONOMOUS DRIVING CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18143723
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-05
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Oh, Tae Dong

Abstract

An autonomous driving control apparatus for determining an object using high definition map and sensor fusion on a road with a gradient and a method thereof are provided. The autonomous driving control apparatus includes a sensor that obtain information about an object around a vehicle, a communication device that receives information about a high definition map around the vehicle, and a processor electrically connected with the sensor and the communication device The processor navigates a vehicle lane link and a target lane link based on the information about the object and the information about the high definition map, determines a valid contour region by applying a valid contour verification algorithm to the vehicle lane link and the target lane link, and recognizes an object in the valid contour region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • B60W 40/06 - Road conditions

98.

POWER MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18144637
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-08
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Hong, Kyoung Kook
  • Kang, Su Bin
  • Kim, Young Seok

Abstract

A power module and a manufacturing method include semiconductor chips, an insulating circuit board including an insulating layer and a first metal layer disposed on a first surface of the insulating layer, and lead frames disposed between the semiconductor chips and the insulating circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/498 - Leads on insulating substrates
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups
  • H01L 23/00 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device

99.

MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD OF SAME

      
Application Number 18144743
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-08
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Bin, Seung Hyeon
  • Tak, Byung Oh
  • Kim, Seong Min
  • Choi, Ho Rim

Abstract

In a control method of a motor drive system, when a first motor corresponding to a first drive wheel is being driven in a second drive mode among a first drive mode in which the first motor is driven by a first inverter of the motor drive system and connected to a first end of each of coils of the first motor and the second drive mode in which the first motor is driven by the first inverter and a second inverter connected to a second end of each of the coils and configured to selectively operate, whether or not the second inverter malfunctions is determined. When the second inverter malfunctions, a drive mode is changed so that the first motor is driven in the first drive mode. An output limit of the first motor in the first drive mode is relaxed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • H02P 5/74 - Arrangements specially adapted for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of two or more electric motors controlling two or more ac dynamo-electric motors
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using dc to ac converters or inverters

100.

FUEL CELL SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18218857
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Mi Sun

Abstract

A fuel cell system, includes a fuel cell stack, an air supply line connected to an inlet of an air electrode of the fuel cell stack to supply air, an integrated discharge line configured to be connected to an outlet of a hydrogen electrode of the fuel cell stack and discharge a waste product to outside, an integrated discharge valve provided in the integrated discharge line, a connection line configured to connect the integrated discharge valve and the air supply line, and a controller configured to control the integrated discharge valve to discharge the waste product to the outside through the integrated discharge line or to supply the waste product to the air supply line through the connection line.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04701 - Temperature
  • H01M 8/04089 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants
  • H01M 8/04119 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants with simultaneous supply or evacuation of electrolyte; Humidifying or dehumidifying
  • H01M 8/04228 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids during start-up or shut-down; Depolarisation or activation, e.g. purging; Means for short-circuiting defective fuel cells during shut-down
  • H01M 8/04492 - Humidity; Ambient humidity; Water content
  • H01M 8/04537 - Electric variables
  • H01M 8/04746 - Pressure; Flow
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