| Kia Motors Corporation Patent applications |
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| 20120135295 | BATTERY MODULE STRUCTURE - Disclosed is a battery module structure including unit cells having positive and negative cell taps at an edge each unit cell to induce electricity, a plurality of receptacles respectively coupled to cell taps of unit cells, and a plurality of bus bars electrically connecting receptacles. Advantageously, the present invention, ensures a stable connection between the unit cells, makes manufacturing and assembling easy, ensures high durability, allows for implementation of various shapes and structures of the battery modules, and freely determines the arrangement structure and the number of the unit cells in various ways. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120135137 | Preparing an alloy catalyst using conductive polymer coating - Techniques herein prepare an alloy catalyst using a protective conductive polymer coating. More particularly, an alloy catalyst is prepared by: preparing a platinum catalyst supported on carbon; coating the surface of the platinum catalyst with a conductive polymer; supporting a transition metal salt on the coated catalyst; and heat treating the catalyst on which the transition metal salt is supported. Also, an alloy catalyst may be prepared by: preparing a platinum-transition metal catalyst supported on carbon; coating the surface of the platinum-transition metal catalyst with a conductive polymer; and heat treating the coated catalyst. Accordingly an alloy catalyst with superior dispersity can be prepared by increasing the degree of alloying of the catalyst through heat treatment while preventing the increase of catalyst particle size through carbonization of the conductive polymer. The prepared catalyst may be useful, for example, for a fuel cell electrode. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120134902 | METHOD OF FIXING CARBON DIOXIDE - A method and system of fixing carbon dioxide is provided. After metal ion components are extracted from, e.g., natural mineral or steel slag through acid treatment, carbon dioxide is injected to fix carbon dioxide by carbonating the same. Since the procedure of pH adjustment is unnecessary, the reaction is carried out effectively and a continuous process is enabled. Accordingly, the disclosed method of fixing carbon dioxide enables effective removal of carbon dioxide produced from the steelmaking industry, thereby significantly reducing greenhouse gas emission and allowing recycling of the discarded steel slag. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120134874 | ALUMINUM CASTING MATERIAL COMPRISING TITANIUM BORIDE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is an aluminum casting material including aluminum, silicon, titanium and boron, particularly 81-93 wt % of aluminum, 5-13 wt % of silicon, 1-3 wt % of titanium and 1-3 wt % of boron. The aluminum casting material has superior elasticity compared to that of a conventional aluminum alloy, even without employing a material of high cost such as carbon nanotube (CNT). While the application of the conventional aluminum alloy is largely restricted to a low pressure casting process, the aluminum material of the present invention can be applied to all common casting processes including a high pressure casting. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120134526 | POP-UP TWEETER - Provided is a tweeter (e.g., a pop-up tweeter) which includes a speaker | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120134515 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING DRIVING OF POPUP TWEETER SPEAKER - A method of controlling driving of the pop-up tweeter speaker which includes (a) determining whether or not an opening of the tweeter speaker is normally completed and popping-down the tweeter speaker if it is determined that the opening is not normally completed, while popping-up the tweeter speaker based on a speaker control condition under an ON condition of an accessory (ACC) condition, (b) determining whether or not a close of the tweeter speaker is normally completed and popping-up the tweeter speaker if it is determined that the close is not normally completed, while popping-down the tweeter speaker based on an OFF condition of one of the speaker control condition and the ACC condition, and (c) maintaining a position state of the tweeter speaker until the speaker control condition or the ACC condition becomes an OFF condition when popping-down the tweeter speaker in (a) or popping-up the tweeter speaker in (b). | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120134168 | HEAD LAMP FOR VEHICLE - A head lamp apparatus for a vehicle may include a reflector provided with a light source that emits light to reflect the light emitted from the light source in a forward direction, the reflector having an upper end at which a first auxiliary reflective surface may be formed, and a lower end at which a second auxiliary reflective surface may be formed, and a bezel mounted in front of the reflector and having an upper part on which a first reflective hole that corresponds to the first auxiliary reflective surface may be formed, and a lower part on which a second reflective hole that corresponds to the second auxiliary reflective surface may be formed. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120133503 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING OPERATING SOUND OF VEHICLE - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for generating an operating sound of a vehicle, which does not require a separate installation space and thus imposes no spatial limitations on the design of the vehicle. The apparatus includes a rotatable mechanism and a film The rotatable mechanism is driven by a motor, and is provided with a plurality of blades. The film is provided on at least one of the blades, a first end of the film being secured to an edge of the blade and a second end being a free end. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120133495 | HAPTIC SCROLL WHEEL SWITCH FOR VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a haptic scroll wheel switch for a vehicle which includes a haptic wheel holder, a haptic wheel, a motor, and an encoder slit. The haptic wheel is rotatably installed in the haptic wheel holder and has a bevel gear unit formed on its one side. The motor is installed in the haptic wheel holder and has a driving shaft and an encoder slit installed on its both ends. More specifically, the driving shaft and the encoder slit are rotated and driven while operating in conjunction with the motor. Furthermore, a pinion gear is fixed to the driving shaft of the motor and geared with the bevel gear of the haptic wheel so that the pinion gear is operated in conjunction with the bevel gear, and a printed circuit board is used in conjunction with a sensor for detecting a rotation of the encoder slit. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120133183 | SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY OF VEHICLE SEAT - A suspension assembly of a vehicle seat may include a lumbar plate disposed within an edge of a seat back frame, and an elastic wire section connecting the edge of the seat back frame with a side of the lumbar plate, wherein the elastic wire section includes a first elastic wire, opposite ends of which may be connected to one edge of the seat back frame and at least a portion thereof may be supported by one side of the lumbar plate, and a second elastic wire, opposite ends of which may be connected to the other edge of the seat back frame and at least a portion thereof may be supported by the other side of the lumbar plate. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120133091 | ROLL-ROD FOR VEHICLE - A roll-rod for a vehicle includes an inner pipe protruding from an end surface of a roll-rod body which penetrates an insulator engaged to a bracket and an end plate may be coupled to a rear side of the inner pipe, a fastening bolt being mounted to fasten the end plate to the inner pipe, wherein the insulator has a supporter inserted into a through-hole formed in the bracket and having a pipe shape, and a first front stopper extended from the supporter and protruding to the front of the bracket, and a first rear stopper extended from the supporter and protruding to the rear of the bracket, wherein the first front stopper, the first rear stopper and the supporter may be integrally molded to be fixedly coupled to the bracket. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120132475 | DOUBLE SHIELD EXTERIOR AIRBAG DEVICE - A double shield exterior airbag device accommodated in an airbag housing mounted to a bumper of a vehicle, and deployed by gas supplied from an inflator may include an outer air cushion filled with the gas supplied from the inflator, and formed with a single cushion layer, an inner air cushion disposed in an internal space of the outer air cushion, and defining an inner chamber therein to receive the gas, and a plurality of partitioned chambers formed by a plurality of internal partitions that connect the outer air cushion with the inner air cushion, the partitioned chambers communicating with the inner chamber via a gas hole formed in the inner air cushion. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120132392 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - Disclosed is a temperature control apparatus for a vehicle, including an electric device that is cooled by circulating cooling fluid; a heater core that is disposed adjacent to an interior heat exchanger of a heat pump to receive the cooling fluid that has cooled electric device; and a first valve that controls supply of the cooling fluid from electric device to heater core. According to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to improve air-conditioning performance of vehicles, using heat generated from electric devices, together with a heat pump, when the vehicles are equipped with the electric devices, such as a motor, an inverter, and a converter, such as hybrid vehicles or electric vehicles, and are air-conditioned by the heat pump. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120132286 | WATER-DISCHARGING DEVICE OF HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY PACK - Disclosed is a water-discharging device of a high voltage battery pack that can automatically adjust the level of water collecting in an under cover such that high voltage parts, such as an expensive battery module and a BMS, equipped in the under cover are not damaged by the water, by making the BMS operate a water pump to forcibly discharge the water out of the under cover, when the water collects and increases in level in the under cover having a sealed structure. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120132162 | VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY INTEGRATED WITH VALVE BRIDGE - A integrated variable valve actuator assembly of a variable valve lift apparatus may include a rocker arm rotating on a rocker shaft and including an oil supply line with selectively provided oil, a fastener penetrating the side of the rocker arm and discharging oil supplied from the oil supply line through the oil passage, a valve bridge located at the bottom of the fastener and pressurizing valves, an actuator device including an actuator piston being inserted in the valve bridge and formed with an oil supply passage, and an actuator spring being inserted in the actuator piston and providing the actuator piston with elastic force, and a variable control device located at the bottom of the actuator piston and adjusting the heights of the actuator piston by a movement generated by the hydraulic pressure of oil supplied from the oil supply passage. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120132161 | VARIABLE VALVE LIFT APPARATUS - A variable valve lift apparatus includes a cam, a swing arm of which one end thereof a valve is connected to and the swing arm contacting the cam, a support portion selectively supporting the other end of the swing arm, a hydraulic lash adjuster of which an oil supply hole and an oil exhaust hole thereto, and selectively supporting the swing arm according to oil supplying thereto or oil exhausting therefrom, a check valve selectively opening the oil exhaust hole and a control portion controlling the check valve for the check valve to selectively open the oil exhaust hole. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120132159 | CONTINUOUS VARIABLE VALVE LIFT APPARATUS - A continuous variable valve lift apparatus may include a camshaft, a first cam disposed on the camshaft, an actuating shaft parallel to the cam shaft, an actuating lever connected to the actuating shaft, a swing arm rotatably coupled to the actuating lever and an engine, a second cam pivotally connected to the swing arm and contacting the first cam to open a valve unit and a control portion which is connected to the actuating shaft and selectively rotates the actuating shaft for pivoting center of the swing arm to move. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120132080 | APPARATUS FOR REGENERATING A CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORPTION SOLUTION - Provided is an apparatus for regenerating a carbon dioxide absorption solution that regenerates an absorption solution for absorbing carbon dioxide contained in a combustion exhaust gas emitted during a combustion process of a vehicle, thereby reducing energy costs while simplifying its configuration. The apparatus includes a first storage tank for storing an absorption solution that contains absorbed CO | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120131455 | METHOD FOR DIFFERENTIATING HAPTIC FEELINGS BY A SELECT MENU OF A ROTARY SWITCH - The present invention relates to a method for differentiating haptic feelings by a selection menu of a rotary switch, in which haptic feelings of the switch or rotary switch can be differentiated by each menu when scrolling the rotary switch in order to setup or select a variety of functions of an electronic product. Specifically, the haptic feelings by vibration and resistance against turning the switch are transferred to a user at different strengths when the user scroll-manipulates a switch to select a variety of menus, selects items of a first menu, transits first menu from the first menu to a second menu, and selects items of each second menu, so that the user can easily perceive the positions of the respective menus even without watching a cluster display window. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120129646 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - A continuously variable transmission may include a shift belt apparatus and a forward/reverse control apparatus. The forward/reverse control apparatus may include a planetary gear set consisting of first and second planetary gear sets, first clutch, and first and second brakes. The planetary gear set may include a first rotation element directly connected to an input shaft so as to be always operated as an input element, a second rotation element selectively connected to the input shaft through the first clutch so as to be operated as a selective input element and selectively connected to a transmission housing through the second brake so as to be operated as a selective fixed element, a third rotation element directly connected to an output shaft so as to be always operated as an output element, and a fourth rotation element selectively connected to the transmission housing through the first brake so as to be operated as a selective fixed element. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120129636 | FRICTION REDUCING DEVICE OF TIMING CHAIN FOR VEHICLE - Friction reducing units are integrally configured in a tensioner arm and a chain guide that are disposed at both sides of a timing chain to make contact with the timing chain, respectively to increase the thickness of the oil film, such that it is possible to improve durability of an entire timing chain system while preventing noise from being generated by reducing a friction loss generated on each of contact surfaces of the tensioner arm and the chain guide and prevent fuel efficiency of the vehicle from being deteriorated. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120129029 | INTEGRATED HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY CASE - The present invention relates to an integrated high-voltage battery housing. More particularly, it relates to an integrated high-voltage battery housing adapted to secure safety against side impact collisions while reducing the weight of a vehicle by integrating a connecting structure between a battery housing and a side member of a chassis of the vehicle. In particular, the integrated high-voltage battery housing includes: a bottom housing configured to receive a battery; a battery fixing bracket configured to fix the battery to a top surface of the bottom housing; and a plurality of flanges extending from an upper end edge of a side wall of the bottom housing and each having a coupling aperture for coupling the flange to a chassis side member. A protruding reinforcing portion extends transversely between opposite sides of the bottom housing on a bottom surface of the bottom housing. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120128553 | METHOD OF FIXING CARBON DIOXIDE COMPRISING A STEP OF RECYCLING THE USED EXTRACTION SOLVENT - A method of fixing carbon dioxide is provided. After metal ion components are extracted from natural mineral or steel slag through acid treatment, carbon dioxide is injected to fix carbon dioxide by carbonating the same. Since the procedure of pH adjustment is unnecessary, the reaction is carried out effectively, and a continuous process is enabled. Further, since the used extraction solvent is recycled, the cost of fixing carbon dioxide is reduced. The disclosed method of fixing carbon dioxide enables effective removal of carbon dioxide produced from the steelmaking industry, thereby significantly reducing greenhouse gas emission and allowing recycling of the conventionally discarded steel slag. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120128344 | TAILGATE OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A tailgate outside handle assembly may include a housing installed in an outer panel of a tailgate, an actuator unit, a manipulating handle installed in the housing and having a manipulation portion in a front surface thereof, and a hinge shaft that may be coupled to a top end portion of a rear surface of the manipulation portion, wherein a bottom end portion of the manipulation portion may be engaged with the actuator unit and selectively rotated about the hinge shaft such that after the manipulation portion may be withdrawn to the outside of the housing by a driving force of the actuator unit when the tailgate may be to be opened, the manipulating handle works as a handle. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120128194 | POP-UP TWEETER - The present invention relates to a pop-up tweeter. In particular, the pop-up tweeter includes a casing, a driving unit inserted into the inside of the casing. The driving unit is configured to be movable upward and downward within the casing along with a speaker. The pop-up tweeter is installed within a vehicle and is configured to have an opening and closing structure which advantageously improves user convenience and provides an external design of a speaker with increased merchantability. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120126968 | TRANSMISSION POSITION INDICATOR FOR VEHICLE - A transmission position indicator for a vehicle may include a housing, a PCB (printed circuit board) embedded in the housing, wherein a light source may be provided at a predetermined position on the PCB, a light guide plate provided above the PCB and receiving light from the light source, wherein the light guide plate includes light-diffusion-ink patterns printed on a surface thereof, each of the light-diffusion-ink patterns having ink dots, and a cover coupled to an upper end of the housing, wherein the cover may be made of opaque material and includes gear indication characters therein, the gear indication characters being made of transparent material, so that the light transmitted from the light guide plate may be emitted outside the cover through the gear indication characters. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120126516 | KNEE AIR BAG FOR VEHICLE - A knee air bag for a vehicle has an inflator, a diffuser and a cushion to protect a passenger's knee when the cushion is deployed. The knee air bag also includes an inflator connector which is provided on a back of the cushion, and an external tether which is provided on an upper portion of the inflator connector and secured at lower and upper ends thereof to the back of the cushion, thus guiding the cushion so that the cushion is deployed upwards. The knee air bag makes the cushion come into close contact with a seatback of the vehicle when the knee air bag is deployed, thus reducing interference with a roof air bag located at an upper position, therefore preventing a passenger's head or neck from suffering secondary injuries. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120125899 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE QUALITY INSPECTION OF LASER WELDING - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for inspecting the quality of laser welding by monitoring the size of a metal molten pool (i.e., weld metal) during a laser welding process. The present invention provides a method and apparatus for inspecting the quality of laser welding, in which a new type laser welding quality inspection system is implemented in which one sensor signal and one filtered electrical signal of the plasma light can be used to perform a correct welding quality inspection through the development of a filtering method of an electrical signal of the plasma light, thereby facilitating a laser welding quality management and making possible its example application to a vehicle body laser welding process. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120125142 | ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR VEHICLE - An acceleration pedal for a vehicle includes a pedal arm where a pedal is connected and that is rotatably mounted; a straight actuator that presses pedal arm in a return direction by moving straight; and a controller that controls straight actuator. Therefore, according to the acceleration pedal for a vehicle, it is possible to not only generate mechanical or electric signals to transmit driver's intention of acceleration to a power generator, but allow the driver to safely and economically drive and send specific signals to the driver by applying active action to the acceleration pedal. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120124973 | Method for Predicting NOx Amount and Exhaust System Using the Same - A method for predicting a NOx amount, may include determining a reference NOx amount according to a driving condition of an engine, primarily correcting the reference NOx amount according to an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) ratio, and secondarily correcting the primarily corrected NOx amount according to an environmental factor and the driving condition. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120124970 | METHOD FOR PREDICTING NOx AMOUNT AMD EXHAUST SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A method for predicting a NOx amount may include detecting an O2 amount in an intake air, calculating a reference O2 amount in the intake air according to a driving condition of an engine, calculating a reference NOx amount contained in an exhaust gas according to the driving condition of the engine, and primarily correcting the reference NOx amount based on the detected O2 amount in the intake air and the reference O2 amount in the intake air according to the driving condition of the engine. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120122620 | CHAIN GUIDE OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE - A chain guide that contacts a chain connecting a cam sprocket and a crank sprocket, and has a contact portion contacting the back of the chain in a length direction of the chain and a convex curved line in a cross-section of the contact portion. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120122018 | FUEL CELL SEPARATOR AND METHOD FOR SURFACE TREATMENT OF THE SAME - The present invention provides a fuel cell separator and a method for surface treatment of the same, in which ionized nanoparticles are attached to the surface of a separator to form fine projections such that the surface of the separator exhibits superhydrophobicity. For this purpose, the present invention provides a method for surface treatment of a fuel cell separator which provides nanoparticles for forming fine projections on the surface of the separator to a discharge electrode and ionizes the nanoparticles by an arc discharge generated in the discharge electrode. The ionized nanoparticles are then attached to the surface of the separator by an electric field generated by applying a high voltage between the separator and the discharge electrode, thereby forming fine projections for imparting superhydrophobicity. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120122008 | MANIFOLD INSERT HAVING DISTRIBUTION GUIDES AND FUEL CELL STACK COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention provides a manifold insert having a plurality of distribution guides which reduce output voltage deviation due to flow instability between unit cells and prevent local flow instability of electrodes by stably distributing the flow of fluid (such as air, hydrogen, and coolant) supplied to a fuel cell stack, thereby maintaining a stable performance of the unit cells, and a fuel cell stack comprising the same. In particular, manifold insert having distribution guides is provided, the manifold insert being configured to form a flow field from an inlet port of fluid to an outlet port connected to a fuel cell stack, the manifold insert including: a plurality of distribution guides for dividing the flow field from the inlet port to the outlet port such that the fuel cell stack is divided into a plurality of regions according to the distance from the inlet port, wherein the distribution guides have surfaces that are at least partially curved such that the flow of the fluid from the inlet port to the outlet port is changed by the curved surfaces and form a plurality of guide flow fields for guiding the fluid to the divided regions of the fuel cell stack such that the fluid is supplied to the divided regions of the fuel cell stack along the plurality of guide flow fields at different flow rates. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120122004 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF FUEL CELL SYSTEM - The present invention provides a method for controlling the temperature of a fuel cell system by controlling the rotational speeds of a coolant pump and a cooling fan based on the coolant outlet temperature, the amount of heat generated by a fuel cell stack, etc. In particular, the present invention controls the temperature of a fuel cell system by utilizing a controller which receives a coolant outlet temperature from a sensor in a state where a reference temperature for each stage is determined with respect to the coolant outlet temperature and a target rotational speed for each stage is determined based on the coolant outlet temperature. Then the controller performs proportional integral (PI) control with respect to each rotational speed of a coolant pump and a cooling fan at the target rotational speed for each stage determined based on the current coolant outlet temperature detected by the water temperature sensor. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120122000 | HEATING CONTROL METHOD FOR FUEL CELL VEHICLE - The present invention provides a heating control method for a fuel cell vehicle, in which an additional heating source is used together with a typical electric heater to reduce power consumption and increase fuel efficiency as compared to the sole use of the electric heater. For this purpose, the present invention provides a heating control method for a fuel cell vehicle which comprises an electric heater for heating air supplied to the interior of the vehicle, and a heater core provided in a coolant line for cooling a fuel cell stack and heating the air supplied to the interior of the vehicle by heat exchange with the coolant discharged from the fuel cell stack. The method comprises: detecting a state of charge (SOC) of a battery when the interior temperature is lower than a predetermined temperature set by a driver and, if the SOC of the battery is above a predetermined lower limit, heating the interior of the vehicle by operating the electric heater by the power of a battery; heating the interior of the vehicle by operating the electric heater by the power generated by the fuel cell stack, if the SOC of the battery is below the lower limit; heating the interior of the vehicle using both the heater core and the electric heater, if the temperature of the coolant is above a predetermined temperature at which the fuel cell stack does not reach a normal operating temperature; and heating the interior of the vehicle using only the heater core while turning off the electric heater, if the temperature of the coolant is increased above a normal operating temperature of the fuel cell stack. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120121997 | FUEL CELL STACK WITH WATER DRAINAGE STRUCTURE - The present invention provides a fuel cell stack with a water drainage structure, which can effectively drain condensed water and prevent water from flowing into unit cells by combining an end anode plate (EAP) and an end cathode plate (ECP), which are formed by modifying an anode plate (AP) and cathode plate (CP) respectively. In doing so, the modified anode plate (AP) and cathode plate (CP) are converted into a dummy cell which is positioned at the end portions of the fuel cell stack | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120121448 | ELECTRIC PUMP FOR VEHICLE - An electric pump for a vehicle is disclosed. An electric pump for a vehicle, which is disclosed, may include a pump body that is divided into a motor room and a pump room, a shaft that is connected to the motor room and the pump room and a sealing unit is interposed therebetween, and an impeller that is mounted on the shaft in the pump room. More specifically, a leachate exhaust passage for exhausting leachate that is leaked through the sealing unit is formed in the pump body, and the leachate exhaust passage is connected to a reaction gas exhaust portion of a fuel cell stack to aide in the exhaust of the leachate accordingly. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120121445 | MOTOR DRIVEN FLUID PUMP - Disclosed is a motor driven fluid pump (e.g., water pump) including a pump body having a motor chamber and a pump chamber; a bearing supporting a rotary shaft of a motor which extends from motor chamber to pump chamber in pump body; a mechanical seal disposed between rotary shaft of the motor and pump body and blocking motor chamber from pump chamber; a bearing guide integrally fixed to rotary shaft of the motor between bearing and mechanical seal; a fluidproof plate fixed to pump body to overlap bearing guide, perpendicular to rotary shaft of the motor; and a leachate exhaust aperture and a vapor exhaust aperture which are formed through pump body to communicate with the space between fluidproof plate and mechanical seal. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120119897 | SYSTEM FOR MAINTAINING CONSUMABLES OF VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF - A system for maintaining a plurality of vehicle consumables includes a storage unit configured to store a consumable maintenance list according to an engine type and a transmission type of a vehicle; a control unit configured to control recommendation of when to change the consumable by calculating a change interval of each consumable and an actual consumption distance in the consumable maintenance list; and a display unit configured to display a screen that recommends when to change a particular consumable. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120119126 | ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC VALVE TRAIN - An electro-hydraulic valve train is configured to change valve lift and valve opening/closing timing according to operation state of an engine. The electro-hydraulic valve train includes a valve stem having a valve head formed at a lower end thereof and a big-diameter stem formed at a middle portion thereof, the big-diameter stem having a larger diameter than the other portion, a swing arm having a roller contacting with a cam of a camshaft and an end connected to the valve stem, the one end being adapted to pivot with respect to the other end according to a rotation of the cam so as to move the valve stem upwardly or downwardly, a first brake unit enclosing the valve stem and adapted to perform brake operation in a case that the valve stem moves upwardly, and a second brake unit mounted at the other end of the swing arm and adapted to selectively move the other end of the swing arm upwardly or downwardly and to perform brake operation in a case that the other end of the swing arm moves downwardly. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120119048 | RAMP BRACKET FOR CURTAIN AIRBAG - A ramp bracket for a curtain airbag is constructed so that an open space between a front and a rear is divided into two portions, that is, an upper chamber and a lower chamber by a partition, and the front and the rear are separated from each other at an area defining the lower chamber. Such a ramp bracket allows the airbag to be smoothly deployed between a head liner and a pillar trim, and minimizes the injury to a passenger who collides with the ramp bracket. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120118988 | HEATING SYSTEM FOR FUEL CELL VEHICLE - The present invention provides a heating system for a fuel cell vehicle, in which an additional heating source is used together with an electric heater to lower power consumption and increase fuel efficiency of prior systems. For this purpose the present invention provides a heating system for a fuel cell vehicle, the heating system including: an electric heater for heating air blown by a blower fan and supplied to the interior of the vehicle; and a heater core provided in a coolant line, through which coolant for cooling a fuel cell stack is circulated, and is used for heating the air, blown by the blower fan and supplied to the interior of the vehicle, by heat transfer between the coolant and the air, wherein the heater core is provided at the downstream side of the fuel cell stack in a coolant circulation path such that the air is heated by waste heat of the coolant discharged from the fuel cell stack. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120118273 | CANISTER FOR VEHICLES AND FUEL EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - A canister for a vehicle is provided with charcoal therein so as to absorb evaporation gas evaporated at a fuel tank, supplies air by pressure difference formed due to engine purge, and thereby releases the absorbed evaporation gas so as to supply the evaporation gas to an engine and to be burned therein again. The canister may include an evaporation gas supply passage connected to the fuel tank and receiving the evaporation gas, an air passage selectively receiving the air from the exterior, a purge passage supplying the evaporation gas to the engine according to flow of the supplied air, and a heating module heating a position at which the air passing through the air passage flows in the canister, or mounted at the air passage and heating the air flowing in the canister, wherein the heating module comprises a heating core for heating the air flowing in the canister, and a diffusing plate disposed between the air passage and the heating module and diffusing the air passing through the air passage so as to be heated at the heating core evenly. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120118257 | OIL PUMP SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE FOR A VEHICLE - Reduction of engine power loss and enhancement of fuel consumption may be achieved by an oil pump system of an engine for a vehicle including an oil sump reserving engine oil used for lubrication of the engine, a hydraulic pump pumping the engine oil, a main relief valve that is disposed on an output line of the hydraulic pump and controls an output pressure of the output line depending on the output pressure and a control pressure, and an auxiliary relief valve that redirects the output pressure to the main relief valve as a control pressure depending on operating condition of the engine. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120117964 | INTAKE SYSTEM OF ENGINE - An intake system of an engine may include an intake line that is configured to supply cylinder of an engine with air, an exhaust line that exhaust gas combusted in the cylinder is exhausted, a housing disposed on the intake line and a compressor is disposed therein, the compressor is operated by a turbine disposed on an exhaust line, a recirculation line that recirculates the air from the intake line of a downstream side of the compressor to the intake line of an upstream side of the compressor, and an anti surge valve disposed on the recirculation line to open/close the recirculation line, wherein a length of a first section (l) that is straight from the anti surge valve is longer than two times the outlet diameter (d) of the anti surge valve in the recirculation line that is formed from the anti surge valve to an upstream side of the compressor. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120117044 | MUSIC PROVIDING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS USING MUSIC BROADCASTING AND MUSIC PROVIDING METHOD USING THE SAME - Provided is a music providing system and apparatus for use with a music broadcasting and a music providing method using the same. The music providing system includes a communication module which receives a request signal including channel information and a request signal input time point from a music providing apparatus which receives a music broadcasting from a music broadcasting station server, provides the received music broadcasting to a user, and inputs the request signal for music which is being broadcasted on a specific channel being listened to by the user. The present invention also includes a control module which transfers the request signal to a music providing server, receives a music file which is identified by the music providing server through a broadcasting schedule of the music broadcasting station server and provides the received music file to the music providing apparatus. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120116673 | SYSTEM AND METHOD LOCATING A FUEL SUPPLY FACILITY IN RESPONSE TO A FUEL SUPPLY ALARM - A technique for locating a fuel supply facility in response to a fuel supply alarm is provided. More specifically, the technique sends a request for a search of fuel supply facilities in the vicinity of the vehicle to a vehicle information center in response to a fuel supply alarm lamp signal being generated in the vehicle. Upon receiving the request, the vehicle information center searches peripheral fuel supply facilities according to engine information and road information of the vehicle and extracts one or more fuel supply facilities that conform to a previously input condition, which are then transmitted to the vehicle and conveyed via a terminal to the user Thus, the above system cooperates with a vehicle information center to automatically search peripheral fuel supply facilities to increase efficiency and effectiveness of such systems. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120116671 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING POINT OF INTEREST INFORMATION AND METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a system for providing point of interest (POI) information includes a database configured to store the POI information corresponding to a name and identification information of each POI; a data communication module configured to extract the name and the identification information of the POI, which is extracted from a particular website by a first terminal and stored in a user designated path; and a control module configured to extract, from the database, the POI information corresponding to the name and the identification information of the POI extracted by the data communication module and transmit the POI information to the first terminal or a second terminal that is pre-defined. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120116669 | TRAVELLING ROUTE GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND CAR-AUDIO APPARATUS AND METHOD OF GUIDING ROUTE USING THE SAME - A route guidance system, a car-audio apparatus thereof, and a method for providing route guidance using the same are provided. The route guidance system using a car-audio apparatus which includes an input module for receiving destination information to be visited by a driver from the driver via, e.g. a voice command, a location tracking module which determines a present location information of a vehicle, and a control module which transfers voice information for the present location information of the vehicle and the destination information to the server. Route guidance information, received from the server, is searched via an electronic map on the server. The control module transfers the route guidance information to the car-audio apparatus and allows the car-audio apparatus to display the route information through an interface of a display module of the car-audio apparatus. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120116658 | TRAFFIC INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM AND TERMINAL AND METHOD OF PROVIDING TRAFFIC INFORMATION USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a traffic information providing system and terminal and a method of providing traffic information. More specifically, the traffic information providing system includes a first module, within a vehicle, which is configured to receive a range associated with a route calculated by a terminal from a web server, wherein a plurality of ranges are previously set based on a traveling route, a specific region and a present position. Additionally the present invention also includes a second module that is configured to receive a traffic information request for any one of a plurality of ranges from the terminal via a command. A third module is configured to collect traffic information within the provided range corresponding to the command. Upon doing so the second module transmits the traffic information collected by the third module to the traffic information providing terminal to be conveyed to the driver. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120116646 | METHOD FOR COMPENSATING FOR VALVE LIFT DEVIATION BETWEEN ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH CVVL MECHANISM - A method is provided for compensating for a valve lift deviation between engines equipped with a CVVL mechanism, in which the valve lift deviation is compensated for by an MAF sensor for measuring a reference air flow rate and an MAP sensor for measuring the pressure of an intake manifold. The method includes determining whether learning conditions for learning a valve lift deviation are met; after the determination, comparing a value MAP_MES measured by the MAP sensor and a modeled pressure MAP_MDL of a surge tank; if the MAP_MES value and the MAP_MDL value are different, learning the valve lift, and after the learning, calculating the final valve lift by adding the learned value of the valve lift to the basic valve lift characteristics. Various types of deviations in valve lift can be solved by using a learned value of valve lift deviation, the engines can have the same characteristics because a deviation in intake air flow rate is minimized by learning the valve lift of the engines, and the quality of the engine of the CVVL mechanism can be improved. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120116640 | SYSTEM FOR TRACKING A STOLEN-VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a system for tracking a stolen vehicle, which includes a vehicle terminal configured to generate a periodic signal according to a given time period; and a control unit configured to determine whether the vehicle terminal is broken or out of place based on whether or not the periodic signal has been generated within the given time period, and when the vehicle terminal is determined to be broken or out of place, configured to stop or slow down the vehicle. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120116631 | SCHEDULED VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vehicle management system and method which analyze diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) of the past having the same driver environment in order to predict the trouble probability for diagnostic target items in advance and provide the analyzed result to the driver so that the trouble and/or a car accident due to the trouble can be prevented. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120116622 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING OPERATING STATE OF ELEMENT OF TRANSMISSION - A method for determining an operating state of elements of a transmission may include acquiring rotational speeds of both members constituting the elements, determining whether the rotational speeds of the members may be the same, and determining that the elements may be directly connected when the rotational speeds of the members may be the same, and that the elements may be disconnected or slip when the rotational speeds of the members may be different. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120116609 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE - A system and method for providing vehicle diagnostic service, in which a central server cumulatively stores diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) of vehicles, analyzes a problem history based on the DTCs, determines whether a vehicle has a problem or not using the analyzed result, notifies a driver of problem information, and remotely controls a diagnostic period and a diagnostic time for the problemed diagnostic item to perform the intensive diagnostics so that it is possible to allow the driver to promptly manage the problem. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120116608 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING INTERIOR TEMPERATURE OF A VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF - Provided is an apparatus for controlling a vehicle interior temperature, which includes a storage means configured to store a temperature control table; a wireless transceiver means configured to receive a message from an external device and transmit a corresponding response message; a message analysis means configured to analyze the message received by the wireless transceiver means; a control means configured to identify a current vehicle interior temperature and control the vehicle interior temperature based on the temperature control table until the vehicle interior temperature reaches a target temperature by communicating with a vehicle controller through an association means, when the message analyzed by the message analysis means is a temperature control message; and the association means configured to associate the control means with the vehicle controller. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120115386 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING NANO-FIBER NON-WOVEN FABRICS - A method of manufacturing nano-fiber non-woven fabrics is provided. The method comprises preparing a polyurethane solution by dissolving polyurethane in an organic solvent, producing an electrospinning solution by adding far infrared ray emitting particles, antibacterial inorganic particles, and deodorization inorganic particles to the polyurethane solution, and electrospinning the electrospinning solution to form the nano-fiber non-woven fabric. The far infrared ray emitting particles may be obtained by adding a metal oxide to ceramics and sintering the metal oxide-added ceramics. The antibacterial inorganic particles may be obtained by impregnating a zirconium-based carrier with silver ions. The deodorization inorganic particles may be obtained by impregnating a zirconium-based or a silica oxide-based carrier with an amine-based compound, | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120113663 | PROJECTION HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE - A projection head lamp assembly for a vehicle may include a bulb irradiating light, a reflector supporting the bulb and reflecting the light irradiated from the bulb to the front, a shield unit including a shield shaft supported by the reflector and a shield integrated on the shield shaft, a drive cam inserted into one end of the shield shaft to be rotated according to a straight movement of a solenoid, and a lens connected to the front of the reflector. The projection head lamp assembly may further include a return spring provided on an outer circumference of the shield shaft, and weights inserted into both ends of the shield shaft for preventing free movement of the shield shaft when the shield shaft is rotated. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120112897 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING REMOTE VEHICLE DRIVE CONDITION - A remote vehicle drive condition monitoring system and a method thereof are provided. The remote vehicle drive condition monitoring system, includes: a vehicle information center configured to receive a set value for monitoring a vehicle drive condition from a user and report a vehicle drive monitoring result to the user; a vehicle terminal configured to receive the set value from the vehicle information center and transmit the vehicle drive monitoring result to the vehicle information center; and a monitoring unit configured to monitor whether a vehicle violates the set value and output the vehicle drive monitoring result. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120109434 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING BATTERY OF HYBRID VEHICLE - A method for protecting a battery of a hybrid vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention for a hybrid vehicle which selectively drives a motor by electricity of the battery and selectively charges the battery by electricity generated by driving of the motor. More specifically, the present invention provides a method and system that determines whether the motor is running at a speed that is greater than or equal to a predetermined speed, determines whether the motor has malfunctioned; determines a target shift speed by applying overcharge protection shift map in response to a determination that the motor is operating a speed greater than or equal to the predetermined speed and the that the motor is malfunctioning. Upon making this determination, the present invention performs a shift to the target shift speed. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120107704 | TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE BYPASS DEVICE FOR DISCHARGING CONDENSED WATER FROM FUEL CELL STACK - The present invention provides a temperature-sensitive bypass device for discharging condensed water from a fuel cell stack, in which a bypass line is provided between an end plate and a separator located at the outermost cell adjacent to an inlet of the fuel cell stack, and a temperature-sensitive valve for opening and closing the bypass line is provided on the inner side of the end plate such that the temperature-sensitive valve is opened when an excessive amount of condensed water is introduced into the inlet of the stack during cold start-up, thereby easily discharging the excessive amount of condensed water present in the inlet of the stack through the bypass line. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103959 | AUXILIARY HEATING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - An auxiliary heating apparatus for a vehicle may include a PTC (“Positive Temperature Coefficient”) heating module including a PTC element, and positive and negative terminal boards supplying power to the PTC element, the PTC heating module being disposed between coolant tubes of a heater core of an air conditioning system for the vehicle, a radiation fin provided on each of opposite sides of the PTC heating module to promote a radiation of heat of the PTC heating module, and a holding unit securing the PTC heating module to the coolant tubes. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103752 | PARKING APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A parking apparatus for an automatic transmission, may include a sprag shaft having a first portion and a second portion extending from the first portion, wherein an end of the first portion may be inserted in a shaft groove formed in a transmission housing, and a sprag having one end fitted around the first portion of the sprag shaft to rotate about the sprag shaft, a sprag bracket fitted around the first portion of the sprag shall to cover the end of the sprag therein, wherein the second portion protrudes through the sprag bracket and the sprag bracket may be fixed to the transmission housing, and a sprag return spring mounted on the second portion protruding through the sprag bracket, wherein an end of the sprag return spring may be supported by the transmission housing and the other end thereof may be supported by the sprag. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103714 | BATTERY PACK HOUSING ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE USING PLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The present invention provides a battery pack housing assembly for an electric vehicle, which is formed of a lightweight composite material to reduce the weight and configured to have a dual laminated structure with a closed cross-sectional area formed by composite molding to absorb impact energy. For this purpose, the present invention provides battery pack housing assembly for an electric vehicle using a plastic composite material, the battery pack housing assembly having an upper cover mounted at the bottom of a vehicle body, a lower housing, and a battery pack received and mounted in the lower housing, wherein the lower housing has a dual laminated structure with a closed cross-sectional area formed by bonding an upper plate and a lower plate, each composed of a fiber reinforced plastic composite material, to absorb impact energy, thus increasing structural stiffness. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103447 | RELIEF VALVE FOR OIL PUMP - A relief valve for an oil pump can prevent a main gallery from being damaged by largely decreasing peak pressure of an oil pump by using bypass flow according to oil pressure of the main gallery in cold start of an engine, and can control the discharging pressure of the oil pump at the optimum level when the engine is warmed up, by defining a housing chamber communicating with the main gallery of the engine and a plunger chamber bypassing some of oil flowing to the main gallery to the oil pump or an oil pan in accordance with oil pressure in the housing chamber using a plunger chamber, and by changing a modulus of elasticity of a coil spring elastically supporting the plunger in accordance with the oil pressure produced in the main gallery, by using a substance that is expanded by temperature. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103442 | RELIEF VALVE FOR OIL PUMP - A relief valve for an oil pump, may include a housing defining a relief space, a plunger slidably disposed in the relief space and dividing the relief space into a housing chamber and a plunger chamber, an elastic member elastically supporting the plunger and being compressed by oil pressure of the main gallery, wherein the oil pressure of the main gallery may be relatively lower than an oil pressure under a warm-up state of the engine, a locator disposed under the plunger and supporting the elastic member, a plug coupled to a lower portion of the housing under the relief space and supporting the locator such that a modulus of elasticity in the elastic member may be changed by a change in seat position of the elastic member, and a negative pressure supplier selectively generating negative vacuum pressure in the locator such that a height of the locator changes. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120102973 | AIR CONDITIONER OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An air conditioner of an electric vehicle includes a blower. A Peltier unit is connected to the blower unit to receive air blown therefrom, and includes Peltier devices mounted on opposite side sections. One surface of each Peltier device is oriented inward and the other surface of each Peltier device is oriented outward in order to eject cooled or heated air to respective regions. A partition is mounted between the opposite side sections of the Peltier unit to divide a space inside the Peltier unit into first and second spaces, the Peltier device mounted on one side section is contained in the first space, and the Peltier device mounted on the other side section is contained in the second space. A guide case contains the Peltier unit therein and introduces outside air. Heat exchange occurs when the air sequentially passes through the first and second spaces of the Peltier unit. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120097725 | DEVICE FOR ACCOMMODATING ELECTRONIC APPLIANCE FOR VEHICLE - A device for accommodating an electronic appliance for a vehicle is provided, which includes a housing having a front surface on which an opening is formed, and assembled on a fascia panel in the neighborhood of a head unit to be synchronized; a tray drawn in/out of the housing through the opening and having a connector installed on one side thereof to be connected to the electronic appliance; a slide unit connected between the housing and the tray to make the tray slidingly move against the housing; and a guide rack integrally prepared on a bottom surface of the tray to gradually pop up the tray up to a predetermined angle as the tray is moved forward for a predetermined distance by the slide unit and then is guided along a guide provided in the housing, and to gradually place the tray downward when the tray is slidingly moved backward. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120097508 | MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FOR VEHICLE HAVING LIGHTING MODULE - The present invention relates to a multifunction switch for a vehicle and provides a multifunction switch for a vehicle in which a user may clearly and intuitively distinguish and recognize a rotating knob on a multifunction switch lever and an operating region of a corresponding rotation knob/mechanism which includes a symbol indicating a manipulating position of the rotating knob and which may enhance visibility that distinguishes respective operating regions of the multifunction switch lever and user convenience thereof. The multifunction switch includes a multifunction switch lever, a rotating knob mounted on the multifunction switch lever, and a lighting module for emitting light to the outside along an interface between a rotating knob operating region including a region where symbols indicating a rotating knob and an operating position of the rotating knob are marked and the rest of the operating regions adjacent to the rotating knob operating region. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120094797 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM OF CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE - A hydraulic control system of a continuously variable transmission for a vehicle reduces cost and improves quality reliability by adding switch valve function to a manual valve. The hydraulic control system may control a first brake operated at a first forward speed, a first clutch operated at a second forward speed, and a second brake operated at a reverse speed. The first clutch and the second brake may be operated by operation pressure controlled by a first proportional control solenoid valve and supplied through a manual valve, and the first brake may be operated by operation pressure controlled by a second proportional control solenoid valve, wherein the second proportional control solenoid valve controls hydraulic pressure received from the manual valve to be supplied to the first brake as the operation pressure. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120094791 | ISOLATION DAMPER PULLEY FOR VEHICLE - A damper pulley for a vehicle may include a damper portion connected to a crankshaft, a pulley portion connected to the damper portion, and a bearing portion disposed between the damper portion and the pulley portion, wherein the bearing portion includes a first bearing supporting a load applied in an axial direction and a second bearing supporting a load applied in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction, and the first and second bearings are engaged through protrusions and depressions. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120090950 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - A hydraulic control system of an automatic transmission for a hybrid vehicle provides for simplifying structure of a valve body and improving responsiveness as a consequence of directly controlling hydraulic pressure supplied to friction elements. The hydraulic control system may operate first and second clutches and first and second brakes selectively according to each driving mode, and may include: a first proportional control solenoid valve for selectively supplying forward pressure and reverse pressure supplied from a manual valve to the first clutch; a second proportional control solenoid valve for selectively supplying line pressure supplied from a primary regulator valve to the second clutch; a third proportional control solenoid valve for selectively supplying the line pressure supplied from the primary regulator valve to the first brake; and a fourth proportional control solenoid valve for selectively supplying the forward pressure supplied from the manual valve to the second brake. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120090739 | HIGH STRENGTH VALVE SPRING FOR VEHICLE ENGINE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a high strength valve spring for a vehicle engine is provided, which includes (a) forming a high strength wire rod in the form of a spring using a roller type jig, (b) cutting an end of the formed spring using a rotary type cutting blade, (c) performing residual stress removal heat treatment at 390° C. to 410° C. for 20 to 40 minutes, (d) performing shot peening for applying compression stress to a surface of the spring with fine ball particles, and (e) performing hot setting for applying, in advance, plastic deformation to the spring. Accordingly, the damage of the spring during the spring forming process is prevented, and the hardness deterioration of the spring during the residual stress removal heat treatment process is also prevented. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120090584 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LOW PRESSURE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and a method for controlling a low pressure exhaust gas recirculation system has advantages including minimizing condensate water generation in an intercooler and a low pressure EGR cooler by controlling EGR gas amount through optimally mapping many control variables influencing direct factors instead of controlling the EGR gas amount according to direct factors. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120089329 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND NAVIGATION SERVICE METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a navigation system for an electric vehicle and a navigation method for the same. The navigation system searches for the location of a charging station and paths where traveling of an electric vehicle is possible; provides the charging station location information and information of the searched paths to a navigation terminal, thereby improving usability and traveling stability of an electric vehicle, resulting in increased road efficiency. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120087541 | CAMERA FOR DETECTING DRIVER'S STATE - The present invention provides a camera for detecting a driver's drowsiness state, which can increase the number of pixels in an image of a driver's eye even when using an image sensor having the same number of pixels as a conventional camera instead of a high definition camera. The camera of the present invention is, thus, capable of determining whether the driver's eyes are open or closed. The camera for detecting the driver's state according to the present invention includes a cylindrical lens mounted in front of the camera configured so as to enlarge an image in the vertical direction, a convex lens located in the rear of the cylindrical lens, an image sensor for taking an image of a driver's face formed by the cylindrical lens and the convex lens, and an image processor for extracting an eye area from the image of the driver's face and determining whether the driver's eyes are open or closed. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120087064 | LOW-VOLTAGE AND HIGH-VOLTAGE INTEGRATED JUNCTION BOX - A low-voltage and high-voltage integrated junction box includes a high-voltage distribution part, a low-voltage control board, and a control box. The high voltage distribution part includes a high-voltage relay for applying/cutting high voltage to an output terminal by distributing high voltage applied from a high-voltage battery and a bus bar for transmitting the high voltage applied through the high-voltage relay to the output terminal. The low-voltage control board controls low-voltage load and controls a breakdown of the high-voltage distribution part and operation of electric components of a vehicle. The control box accommodates therein the high-voltage distribution part and the low-voltage control board. With this integrated injunction box, manufacturing costs can be reduced. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120086395 | TELEMATICS DEVICE FOR REMOTE CHARGING CONTROL AND METHOD OF PROVIDING SERVICE THEREOF - An electric vehicle is provided. A driver can remotely monitor battery charging associated operations and control a necessary function, thereby improving convenience of the driver of the electric vehicle. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085837 | Soot preventing type tail trim - A soot preventing type tail trim may include a tail pipe discharging exhaust gas, and a body enclosing an outer circumference of the tail pipe with a predetermined space therebetween, such that wind may be allowed to flow into the predetermined space and to be discharged therefrom to generate a separation layer in the exhaust gas passing the tail pipe by the wind. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085511 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - A cooling system for a hybrid vehicle in which power from an engine and a motor can be transmitted to driving wheels through a clutch and a transmission mechanism may include a heater core fluid-connected to the engine to heat the interior of the hybrid vehicle, using cooling water from the engine, and a heat exchanger which may be arranged in parallel with the heater core and fluid-connected to the engine to receive the cooling water from the engine together with the heater core, and through which ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) that has cooled the motor and the transmission mechanism exchanges heat with the cooling water from the engine. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085510 | COOLING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A cooling apparatus for a vehicle includes a cooling module connected to the cooling apparatus through a cooling line to cool a driving system. The cooling module includes, according to the amount of heat transfer and operation temperature, an aircon condenser disposed behind of a radiator grill. A radiator for an electromotive device is disposed in parallel under the aircon condenser behind of a bumper hole through which a large amount of outside air is introduced. A radiator for a stack is disposed behind of the aircon condenser, and a radiator for an electromotive device is disposed in parallel. A cooling fan is disposed behind of the radiator for a stack. The cooling apparatus includes an air guide unit mounted in front of the aircon condenser and the radiator for an electromotive device, the air guide unit preventing the bypassing of outside air introduced during operation of a vehicle while distributing and introducing the outside air. Accordingly, to improve the cooling performance of the cooling module, the aircon condenser and the radiator for an electromotive device are configured in parallel, and the radiator for a stack is disposed behind, according to the amount of heat transfer and operation temperature, so that outside air introduced from the outside of the vehicle is efficiently distributed and supplied and is then cooled, thus improving cooling efficiency and ensuring the cooling performance. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120084965 | TRANSMISSION MOUNT TYPE OF SIDE ASSEMBLING - A transmission mount type of side assembling includes a cylindrical insulator; a core having a plurality of longitudinal holes and inserted in the insulator; a side stopper having a support connected to one end of the core in contact with the inner side of the insulator and a protrusion protruding outside the insulator from the support; a cylindrical case accommodating the core, the side stopper, and the insulator; and a plurality of bolts that is longer than the case and inserted through holes in the core and the side stopper from a side to protrude outside the case, such that it can simplify the assembly process of fastening a transmission to a car body and reduce the manufacturing cost, without changing the existing manufacturing line, and ensure safety in assembly. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120083949 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A MOTOR OF A HYBRID VEHICLE - The invention provides a method for controlling the motor of a hybrid vehicle comprising the steps of detecting states of a plurality of motors and planetary gear sets; deciding total demand torque of the motors in a case that the plurality of motors operates under a predetermined condition; determining whether the total demand torque of the motors is smaller than a sum of continuous rated torque of each motor; deciding torque of each motor by using a torque distribution map according to rotation speed of each motor and the total demand torque in a case that the total demand torque of the motors is smaller than the sum of continuous rated torque of each motor; and controlling each motor based on the decided torque of each motor. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120083160 | THREE CONNECTORS MUTUALLY CONDUCTIVE AND DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER - The present invention relates to a combination connector for a vehicle that facilitates a connector assembling process in an in-line assembly line by integrating a connector which is a coupling part for wires extending to various electrical parts. Specifically, several connectors are coupled to one connector so as to be electrically connected to it, thereby concentrating the connector assembling processes in an in-line assembly line at one place and enhancing production yield and/or production rate. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120081070 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDLE CHARGE OF HYBRID VEHICLE - A method for idle charging of a hybrid vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include: detecting an SOC of a battery and entering times to an idle charge control state; changing an entering point and a releasing point of the idle charge control according to a number of entering times to the idle charge control state for a predetermined period; performing idle charging by forcibly starting an engine when the SOC of the battery reaches the entering point of the idle charge control; and stopping the engine when the SOC of the battery reaches the releasing point of the idle charge control state as the idle charge is performed. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120080928 | Seat Latch Structure - A seat latch structure is provided, which includes a base bracket mounted on a seat for a vehicle and having a first insertion hole and a second insertion hole formed thereon and an opening which is formed on one side thereof and into which a striker fixed to a vehicle body is inserted, a claw having a first through-hole formed thereon to correspond to the first insertion hole and a locking groove formed on one side thereof, a pawl provided on one side of the claw and having a second through-hole formed thereon to correspond to the second insertion hole, a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft inserted into the first through-hole of the claw and the second through-hole of the pawl, respectively, and a double torsion spring connecting the first through-hole and the second through-hole into which the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are inserted, respectively. According to the seat latch structure, the noise generated during the operation of the seat latch is reduced and the operating force is increased to improve the merchantability. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120080861 | STEERING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A steering apparatus for a vehicle may include a steering pinion rotated by operation of a steering wheel, and a steering rack bar having a rack engaged with the steering pinion to move straight in a longitudinal direction thereof, wherein a tooth gap in a gear of the rack changes such that a steering gear ratio corresponding to a linear displacement of the steering rack bar according to rotation of the steering pinion increases and then decreases in both sections from the center of the rack to both ends thereof. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120079999 | VARIABLE VALVE LIFT APPARATUS - A variable valve lift apparatus including an inner tappet, an outer tappet surrounding and slidably contacting the inner tappet, and a latching pin slidably inserted into the inner tappet so as to implement a high lift and a low lift by selectively joining the inner tappet and the outer tappet may include a stopper partially inserted into the outer tappet and spaced apart from the latching pin in a movement direction of the latching pin so as to limit movement of the latching pin, and forming a latching pin joining groove in the outer tappet to selectively receive the latching pin, wherein the stopper partially projects to the outside of the outer tappet and is slidably engaged to a cylinder head groove formed to a cylinder head bore to prevent the variable valve lift apparatus from being rotated. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120079836 | COOLING AND HEATING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A cooling and heating device for an electric vehicle includes a blower unit, which contains therein a blower in order to forcibly blow intake air. A temperature control unit is connected to the blower unit to receive air that is blown from the blower unit. A heat exchanger core having a thermoelectric element is disposed inside the temperature control unit. A heat pipe transfers heat. One end of the heat pipe is in contact with one surface of the thermoelectric element. Heat dissipation fins are disposed on the other end of the heat pipe. A cooling passage contains therein the heat dissipation fins of the heat pipe. Coolant fluid flows inside the cooling passage so that the coolant fluid performs heat exchange with the heat dissipation fins. The cooling and heating device can be used with electric vehicles and can increase cooling efficiency. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120079835 | AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE - An auxiliary air conditioning apparatus may include a blower unit, wherein a blower may be provided therein to forcibly blow intake air, a temperature control unit fluid-connected to the blower unit to receive air blown from the blower unit, wherein the temperature control unit includes an evaporator and a heater therein and may be connected to an air duct to exhaust air that may be cooled by the evaporator or heated by the heater, an auxiliary temperature control unit fluid-connected to the blower unit to receive air blown from the blower unit and fluid-connected to the air duct, wherein the auxiliary temperature control unit includes a heat exchanger core provided therein, the heat exchanger core having a thermoelectric device, an auxiliary power supply supplying electrical power to the blower and the heat exchanger core, and an auxiliary cooling/heating control unit controlling operation of the blower and the heat exchanger unit. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120078464 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TESTING AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT OF VEHICLE - A system testing the air bag control unit of a vehicle testing an air bag control unit of a vehicle summing a first signal shaken by a shaker and a second signal provided from the signal control apparatus to generate a sum-sensing signal, and generating a determining signal for evaluation regarding presence of an operation of an air bag based on the sum-sensing signal, is provided. The system testing an air bag control unit of a vehicle, includes: a shaker control unit generating a first signal and start-synchronizing information regarding the first signal; a shaker shaking an air bag control unit according to a frequency of the first signal; a signal control unit time-synchronizing and transferring the second signal with the first signal using the start-synchronizing information to the air bag control unit; and an air bag control unit generating a sum-sensing signal regarding the first signal and the second signal, generating and transferring a determining signal for evaluation regarding presence of an operation of an air bag based on the sum-sensing signal to the signal control unit. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120077110 | FUEL CELL SEPARATOR WITH GASKET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention provides a fuel cell separator with a gasket and a method for manufacturing the same, which can prevent corrosion of the separator and improve corrosion resistance of the separator. In particular, the present invention provides a fuel cell separator with a gasket and a method for manufacturing the same, in which an adhesive is coated on the entire or partial surface of the separator, preferably by screen printing. A process of integrally molding a gasket to the separator is then performed such that the edges of the separator are not exposed to the outside after the injection molding process but, rather, are coated with the resin adhesive. The present invention thereby prevents corrosion of the separator, improves corrosion resistance of the separator, and prevents formation of burrs during the injection molding process. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120077106 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING VIRTUAL SOUND SOURCE FOR MONITORING THE OPERATING STATE OF A FUEL CELL STACK - The present invention provides an apparatus and method for generating a virtual sound source for monitoring the operating state of a fuel cell stack, which monitors in real time the deviation and deterioration of a plurality of cells in a fuel cell stack during operation, and expresses the results as a chord or different sounds, thus allowing a driver to easily recognize the operating state of the fuel cell stack | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120076683 | Structure of Variable Oil Pump - A variable oil pump includes an inlet connected to supply oil into the housing of the variable oil pump an arc-shaped intake space formed in the housing to be connected to a pumping space between veins mounted on a rotor in the variable oil pump; and a buffer space having a large cross-sectional area than inlet and connected with inlet and intake space, such that it is possible to reduce pulse noise generated in the variable oil pump by reducing intake resistance and vortex which are generated in sucking oil at the intake side of the variable oil pump. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120074950 | METHOD OF ESTIMATING TEMPERATURE OF BATTERY - The present invention relates to a temperature estimating method of a battery. A predetermined module of a battery is equipped with a temperature sensor and a current/voltage sensor(s). Whether the battery deteriorates can be determined by using the measured temperature, current, and voltage. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120074628 | THREE POINT SUPPORTING BUSH TYPE HYDROMOUNT - A hydromount absorbs and alleviates vibration of driving components such as an engine, a power train, a transmission, and the like of a vehicle, and more particularly, to a three point supporting hydromount in which inner pipes are disposed in a horizontal direction of a vehicle frame. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120074236 | CONTROL METHOD OF AIR CONDITIONER IN ELECTRICAL VEHICLE - A control method is provided for an air conditioning control system which includes determining whether either a desired discharge temperature from an air-conditioning system to maintain the internal temperature of a vehicle at a desired internal cabin temperature and a desired evaporator temperature that is temperature of an evaporator satisfies a heater operating condition. The heater is then operated in accordance with temperature and traveling conditions of the vehicle to output a desired discharge temperature when the heater operating conditions are satisfied. When, however, a heater discharge temperature from the heater is greater than or equal to a reference heater or the heater discharge temperature is greater than the desired discharge temperature by at least a predetermined temperature or more, then the heater is turned off to prevent over consumption of electricity. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120074118 | Vehicle Heating System and Method Using PTC Heater - A vehicle heating system using a PTC heater is provided, which includes an input unit for inputting set temperatures of a driver seat and a passenger seat, a control unit outputting PWM control signals so as to control respective outputs of a left heat source portion and a right heat source portion formed in the PTC heater based on the set temperatures input through the input unit, and a power supply unit supplying power to the left heat source portion and the right heat source portion, respectively, in accordance with the PWM control signals output from the control unit. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120073797 | BATTERY COOLING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A battery cooling apparatus for a vehicle comprises a battery mounted in a first line through which cooling air can pass and a PE device mounted in a second line through which cooling air can pass. The first line and the second line are connected in parallel as opposed to in series. With the configuration, it possible to implement the optimal cooling function. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120073688 | AUTO TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CONTROL APPARATUS - An auto transmission hydraulic control apparatus may include six friction elements that of which two friction elements operate to achieve a corresponding to each stage by hydraulic pressure, five direct-controlled solenoid valves that individually and directly control hydraulic pressure to four friction elements and equally and directly control hydraulic pressure to the other two friction elements, an on-off solenoid valve converting output state and non-output state of hydraulic pressure, a switch valve in which one side of a valve spool is supplied by a spring to selectively supply hydraulic pressure from one of the direct-controlled solenoid valves, equally and directly controlling the hydraulic pressure supplied to the two friction element, in accordance with whether hydraulic pressure from on-off solenoid valve is applied to the other side thereof, and four fail-safe valves disposed between the direct-controlled solenoid valves and the friction elements to structurally limit available arrangements of the friction elements. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120073684 | Liquefied Petroleum Gas Pump - A fuel pump for LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), may include a main bracket that may be mounted at a fuel tank, an integrated bracket that an end thereof may be fixed to the main bracket, the other end thereof may be extended to an inner side of the fuel tank, and the whole of the bracket may be integrally formed, and a pump unit that may be fixed to the other end of the integrated bracket with a space therebetween so as to pump liquefied fuel to an engine. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120073549 | CANISTER FOR VEHICLES AND FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - A canister for vehicles provided with an activated carbon to absorb an evaporation gas evaporated from a fuel tank, and releasing the absorbed evaporation gas to an engine, may include a housing to receive the activated carbon; an evaporation gas supply passage formed to the housing and fluid-connected to the fuel tank; an air passage formed to the housing and selectively receiving an air from the exterior of the housing; and a purge passage formed to the housing and fluid-connected to a purge line to supply the evaporation gas to the engine according to a flow of the received air, wherein the purge passage is provided with a first purge passage formed to the housing and directly fluid-connecting the housing to the purge line and a second purge passage formed to the housing and having an end portion positioned inside the first purge passage or the purge line. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120073548 | Fuel Tank Valve Structure Controlling Emission Gas in Hybrid Vehicle - A fuel tank valve structure controlling emission gas in a hybrid vehicle may include a housing having one side connected with a fuel tank and the other side connected to a canister, a check valve mounted to the housing and opening or closing a first fluid passage connected between the canister and the fuel tank, a solenoid valve apparatus selectively connected with the check valve to open or close the first fluid passage to adjust an internal pressure of the fuel tank, a fuel limit vent valve apparatus mounted to the housing and selectively fluid-connecting to a space formed between the check valve and the fuel limit vent valve apparatus in the housing, and a relief valve mounted to the housing and selectively fluid-connecting the fuel tank with the canister through a second fluid passage. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120073539 | INTEGRATED AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - An integrated air intake system may include an integrated body formed by combining a cylinder head cover at the top of an engine with an air cleaner body at a side of the cylinder head cover, an air duct connected to a side of the air cleaner body to make a channel for air sucked from the outside into the air cleaner body, an upper cover combined in contact with the air cleaner body at the top thereof, an intake hose connected to a side of the upper cover to supply purified air to an engine intake port, and an intake filter disposed in a space formed in the air cleaner body and the upper cover to purify the air sucked from the outside. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120073252 | AIR CLEANER FOR VEHICLE - An air cleaner for a vehicle includes a body accommodating a filter element, a cover that covers the top of the body, and clamping units clamping the body and the cover. The clamping units include i) at least one first clamp that clamps sides of the body and the cover by means of elastic force of a first spring and functions as a hinge point allowing the cover to rotate with respect to the body and ii) at least one second clamp that clamps the other sides of the body and the cover by means of elastic force of a second spring and locks and unlocks the body and the cover by means of rotation of a key. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120070760 | LOCAL HYDROPHILIC GAS DIFFUSION LAYER AND FUEL CELL STACK COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention provides a local hydrophilic gas diffusion layer configured to enhance the water removal performance of a fuel cell For this purpose, the present invention provides a gas diffusion layer in which a region under each of a pair of lands, which receives a clamping pressure of the fuel cell stack, is subjected to local hydrophilic treatment by a simple process, thereby enhancing the water removal performance of the fuel cell stack. In particular, the local hydrophilic gas diffusion layer has a first region under each land of the separator which receives the clamping pressure; and a second region under the gas channel of the separator, wherein the first region is subjected to hydrophilic treatment. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120069618 | INVERTER CONTROL SYSTEM - An inverter control apparatus is provided that offers a ‘soft turn off’ to a gate operation of the inverter so as to securely protect the IGBT. In particular, an inverter control system according to the present invention may include a gate operating portion that controls turn on/off of an IGBT and forcibly turns off the IGBT if a short circuit or an over current is detected from the IGBT, a current buffer that amplifies a control current for the turn on/off of the IGBT that is outputted from the gate operating portion, and a filter that delays the forcible turn off control current that is outputted from the gate operating portion. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120068721 | POWER CABLE BREAKING DETECTION METHOD OF MOTOR - A power cable breaking detection method for a vehicle includes detecting currents of respective phases supplied to a three-phase motor from an inverter through at least a power cable, and a driving speed of the motor, determining whether the respective currents and the driving speed of the motor satisfy power cable breaking detection conditions, determining whether various conditions are satisfied with respect to a cable breaking sensing reference value of a current command performing cable breaking timer counting when the conditions are satisfied, and determining whether a predetermined period has elapsed such that a cable is considered broken when the predetermined period has elapsed. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120068447 | KNEE BOLSTER FOR VEHICLES - A knee bolster for vehicles, which is placed inside a lower instrument panel of a vehicle and is mounted to a cowl cross bar and relieves shock applied to knees of a passenger in case of an accident, may include a U-shaped bracket mounted to the cowl cross bar and bent to form a U-shape to be deformed by an external force during the accident, thus primarily absorbing knee load of the passenger, and a shock absorbing foam mounted in the U-shaped bracket, being deformed by the external force during the accident, and sliding along inner surface of the U-shaped bracket, thus secondarily absorbing the knee load of the passenger. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120067313 | ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH VARIABLE VALVE DEVICE - An engine that may be provided with a variable valve device may include an hydraulic pressure lash adjuster pivotally supporting one side of a swing arm, a valve supporting the other side of the swing arm, and an operating portion pushing a portion of the swing arm downwards so as to pivotally move the valve based on the hydraulic pressure lash adjuster, wherein the hydraulic pressure lash adjuster includes a housing in which an insertion hole may be formed therein, a slave piston that may be slidably inserted into the insertion hole, a master piston of which an end thereof may be placed into the insertion hole with a predetermined gap from the slave piston, wherein the other end of the master piston protrudes out of the housing and may be engaged with the one side of the swing arm, and an oil control valve that opens or closes a passage communicating with a master chamber that may be formed between the master piston and the slave piston in the housing. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120066419 | TERMINAL HAVING CONTENT INTERWORKING FUNCTION AND METHOD THEREOF - A terminal having a content interworking function and a method thereof are provided, in which a specific content is executed in a first terminal, an execution information of the specific content is transmitted to a second terminal to be displayed through the second terminal, and an event generation signal corresponding to the execution information of the specific content displayed on the second terminal is collected by the first terminal to control an execution operation of the specific content. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120060954 | THREE-WAY VALVE INTEGRATED WITH RADIATOR - The present invention relates to a three-way valve that is integrally formed with an outlet of a radiator for use in a fuel cell vehicle that advantageously improves thermal management of a fuel cell stack by eliminating the need for the bypass loop of a conventional system. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120056395 | STRUCTURE OF ROLL ROD FOR VEHICLE - Provided is a structure of a roll rod for a vehicle which is mounted on a subframe of the vehicle and combined with a transmission or an engine. The structure includes a fastening rod having one end connected with the transmission or the engine and the other end where a sliding portion is inserted in the subframe, a mounting member fixed to the subframe in contact with the outer circumference of the sliding portion and having a protrusion on the inner circumference, a front insulator connected to the outer circumference of the sliding portion and positioned ahead of the protrusions, a rear insulator connected to the outer circumference of the sliding portion and positioned behind the protrusion, and an end plate mounted on the fastening rod, behind the rear insulator, in which the rear insulator is formed by combining two or more sub-insulators and one or more sub-insulators are spaced apart from the end plate. The structure allows efficiently carrying displacement of the power train and insulate vibration and preventing the rear insulators from being worn and broken, thereby improving durability. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120037436 | MOTOR UNIT AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED THEREWITH - A motor unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a bus bar receiving a current from a power supply, a wire that is wound along the bus bar, and a connecting portion that is extended from the bus bar to be electrically connected to one end portion of the wire, wherein the connecting portion has a circular bent portion that is formed along the outer circumference of the wire. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120036840 | NOx Storage and Reduction Catalyst, Preparation Method, and NOx Removing System - A catalyst for NOx storage and reduction may include a carrier that contains alkali metal and Al, or alkali earth metal and Al, a NOx storage element of alkali metal, alkali earth metal or rare earth element, and one or more noble metals that are selected from the group consisting of Pt, Pd, Ru, Ag, Au and Rh. The catalyst for NOx storage and reduction shows excellent NOx storage and reduction capability, maintains excellent storage and reduction capability especially before and after deterioration and sulfation, and shows excellent catalytic activity under low temperature environment, while maintaining unusually high hydrophobicity. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120036782 | Door Actuator for HVAC System of Vehicle - A door actuator for an HVAC system of a vehicle includes a driving motor having a worm wheel and accommodated within a casing. An actuating gear has on an outer circumference thereof a worm thread that engages with the worm wheel, with an actuating thread being provided on a surface of the actuating gear. A change gear unit is hinged to the casing and rotatably engages with the actuating thread part. A solenoid unit rotates the change gear unit in a first or second direction. A first driving gear is provided at a predetermined position of the casing to engage with the change gear unit rotating in the first direction. A second driving gear is provided at a predetermined position of the casing to engage with the change gear unit rotating in the second direction. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120032441 | CRANK-WEB MOUNTED LINEARLY SEGMENTED STARTER GENERATOR SYSTEM - Featured is a starter/generator to start a reciprocating engine or generate electrical energy using the engine. The starter/generator includes a plurality of magnetic elements that establish a magnetic flux, each magnetic element being attached to a surface of the crankshaft so the element moves in a prescribed path as the crankshaft rotates; a plurality of stator elements being arranged within the engine so as to be maintained in fixed relation to a corresponding magnetic element as it moves in the prescribed path, and control circuitry being configured and arranged to control the functionality of each stator element. In one mode a stator element is controlled so that movement of the magnetic element by the stator element cause electrical energy to be generated in the respective stator element and so in another mode each stator element/magnetic element combination operates the motor/generator as a motor. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032430 | DRIVER KNEE BOLSTER OF AUTOMOBILE - A driver knee bolster may include a first bracket arranged on a cowl crossbar, wherein an upper portion may be fixed to the cowl crossbar, a second bracket disposed in front of the first bracket, wherein a lower portion of the second bracket may be coupled to a lower portion of the first bracket, and an upper portion of the second bracket may be spaced apart from the upper portion of the first bracket to form a space therebetween, and a buffering member arranged in the space formed between the first and second brackets. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031367 | CYLINDER BORE WALL OIL SQUIRTER, RECIPROCATING ENGINE EMBODYING SAME AND WHERE THE ENGINE FURTHER EMBODIES A ROLLERIZED CRANKTRAIN - Featured is a cylinder wall oil delivery system for a reciprocating engine having at least one cylinder and at least one piston movably received in the cylinder as well as a reciprocating engine embodying such a cylinder wall oil delivery system. Such an oil delivery system includes a squirter that is fixably arranged in each cylinder so that oil is directed therefrom to two different areas of the cylinder wall. The squirter includes a first nozzle being orientated so the oil is directed to one of the two cylinder wall areas and a second nozzle being orientated so the oil is directed to the other of two cylinder wall areas. In particular embodiments, the squirter is arranged so the oil targets the piston skirt thrust and anti-thrust travel areas of the cylinder wall and so as to regulate the oil flow from each nozzle. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031366 | ROLLERIZED CRANKTRAIN BEDPLATE, RECIPROCATING ENGINE EMBODYING SAME AND ENGINE FURTHER INCLUDING ROLLERIZED CRANKTRAIN - Featured is a bedplate for a reciprocating engine having a rollerized cranktrain. Such a bedplate includes a peripheral support structure having sides and ends, a plurality of cross members that extend between the sides of the peripheral support structure, and a plurality of rolling element bearings. Each of the plurality of cross members includes a bearing support portion, the bearing support portion being configured so as to receive and retain therein a portion of one of the rolling element bearings. Also, the portion of the rolling element bearing is such that when the bedplate is secured to a cylinder block of the reciprocating engine, the bearing support portion rotatably supports a crankshaft of the reciprocating engine. Also featured is a reciprocating engine having such a bedplate. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120029743 | Shift Control System Of Hybrid Vehicle With Automatic Transmission And Method Thereof - A shift control system of a hybrid vehicle with an automatic transmission may include a fuzzy function calculator that receives an accel position sensor (APS) signal that may be an input variable, and outputs a severity value by determining a driver's driving severity value through a plurality of fuzzy rules including a fuzzy function for the APS signal, a sporty degree calculator that may be electrically connected with the fuzzy function calculator and determines a sporty degree corresponding to the severity value, and a mode determiner that may be electrically connected with the sporty degree calculator and determines whether an engine operates in accordance with the sporty degree. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028862 | LOW VISCOSITY DIESEL ENGINE OIL COMPOSITION WITH IMPROVED FUEL EFFICIENCY - The present invention provides an engine oil composition containing polymethylacrylate, zinc alkyldithiophosphate, molybdenum dithiocarbamate, a hindered phenol antioxidant, and a fixed mineral oil. The engine oil composition of the present invention has a low-temperature viscosity The fuel efficiency of the engine oil is improved, when the engine oil composition with an improved low-temperature performance, a maintained high-temperature viscosity, an improved wear resistance, and an improved oxidation resistance is used. Further, the durability of the engine oil can also be ensured when the engine oil composition of the present invention is used. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028857 | AUTOMOBILE TRANSMISSION OIL COMPOSITION WITH IMPROVED LOW-TEMPERATURE TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE - The present invention provides a manual transmission oil composition containing a predetermined amount of polyalphaolefin (PAO) synthetic base oil and a predetermined amount of polyalkylmethacrylate having a number-average molecular weight of 300,000 to 400,000 as a viscosity index improver and thus having a high viscosity even at high temperatures and a low viscosity at low temperatures compared to other manual transmission oils having the same viscosity grade (SAE 75W85 grade). | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028169 | CATALYST FOR FUEL CELL AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention provides a support for an electrode of a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, a fuel cell, and a platinum-supported catalyst, and an electrode using the same. In particular, the present invention provides a method in which linear crystalline carbon nanofibers and nonlinear crystalline carbon particles with increased surface area and improved crystallinity are used to enhance the active site of catalyst particles and ensure the durability of the catalyst by the crystalline carbon materials. The linear crystalline carbon nanofibers are grown to have a predetermined fiber diameter by heat treatment at a high temperature in a gas phase of hydrocarbon in an inert gas atmosphere using an oxide such as Ni, Fe, Mn, etc. as a catalyst. The crystallinity of the linear crystalline carbon nanofibers is also improved by the heat treatment. As the nonlinear crystalline carbon particles, commercially available acetylene black that has been heat-treated at a high temperature under steam to expand the surface area and improve the crystallinity, can be used to thereby provide high surface area and ensure excellent oxidation resistance. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025497 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING GAS PRESSURE IN DUAL-CHAMBER AIRBAG FOR VEHICLES - A system for controlling gas pressure in a dual-chamber airbag for vehicles, may include a cushion unit having an upper chamber and a lower chamber divided by a diaphragm therein, an inflator supplying gas to the upper chamber, and a unidirectional vent control member provided in the diaphragm and supplying the gas inside the upper chamber into the lower chamber in one direction. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120023904 | EXHAUST GAS POST PROCESSING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An exhaust gas post processing method, may include detecting driving conditions of an engine, determining a ratio of soluble organic matter and carbon particles trapped in a diesel particulate filter according to the detected driving conditions, selecting a first predetermined temperature and a first maintain time for eliminating the soluble organic matter according to the ratio of the soluble organic matter and the carbon particles, and controlling a temperature of the diesel particulate filter according thereto, and eliminating the soluble organic matter by sustaining the first predetermined temperature for the first maintain time, selecting a second predetermined temperature for eliminating the carbon particles, and controlling a temperature of the diesel particulate filter according thereto. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120017586 | VARIABLE TURBOCHARGER AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME - A variable turbocharger including a turbine housing, a first scroll fluidly communicating with a turbine, a second scroll formed along an outside of the first scroll, wherein the first scroll and the second scroll are disposed within the turbine housing for exhaust gas to exhaust through the turbine, a partitioning unit for selectively separating the first scroll and the second scroll, and a a flux control valve disposed at the exhaust gas inflow portion and selectively coupled to the partitioning unit for blocking the exhaust gas from flowing into the second scroll. The variable turbocharger may prevent turbo lag at a low speed and be highly efficient at a high speed. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120012088 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROL LOW PRESSURE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM - A low pressure EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system control apparatus of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle may include an atmosphere temperature detecting portion that detects atmosphere temperature of a driving region of the vehicle, an air conditioner switch that outputs ON/OFF signal of an air conditioner, a wiper switch outputting ON/OFF signal of a wiper, a control portion that uses the atmosphere temperature to determine a relative humidity and limits an operation of a low pressure EGR system such that condensate may be not formed therein, when the relative humidity may be higher than a predetermined humidity value. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120011959 | AUTO LOCK MECHANISM OF CLOCK SPRING FOR VEHICLE - An auto lock mechanism of a clock spring for a vehicle is provided. The auto lock mechanism comprises a rolling plate provided in an internal space of the clock spring such that the rolling plate is rotated by a flat cable, and an auto lock unit locking a rotor automatically in such a manner that at a neutral position of the clock spring, where a first locking groove of the rolling plate and a second locking groove of a stator, defining the internal space of the clock spring, overlap with each other, wherein the auto lock unit engages with the first and second overlapping locking grooves to lock the rotor. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120009091 | CATALYST FOR DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER, PREPARATION METHOD OF THE SAME, AND SOOT REDUCTION DEVICE OF DIESEL ENGINE INCLUDING THE SAME - A catalyst for diesel particle filter includes a platinum (Pt)-neodymium (Nd) alloy that is carried in silica, a preparation method thereof and a soot reduction device for diesel engine including the same, wherein the catalyst for diesel particle filter can maintain high catalyst activity and implement high nitrogen monoxide (NO) conversion efficiency even though it is used under the high temperature or vulcanization condition for a long time. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006005 | Exhaust Gas Post Processing System and Control Method Thereof - An exhaust gas processing method may include desulfurizing a catalyst by raising temperature of the catalyst to a predetermined value, if the front/end temperature difference ΔT is less than a predetermined temperature difference X, while reducing agent is being injected, determining whether travel distance, fuel consumption amount, or travel time exceeds a first reference value, after the desulfurization, determining whether fuel is replenished by detecting the fuel amount, and determining whether a high sulfur fuel is refueled or not, if the first reference value does not exceed a predetermined value, the fuel is replenished, and the temperature difference (ΔT) is less than the predetermined temperature difference (X) during injection of the reducing agent. Accordingly, while the nitrogen oxide purification mode is being performed so as to eliminate the nitrogen oxide, the desulfurization control is performed according to a temperature difference between the front and the rear of the catalyst, and if the abnormal desulfurization control is repeatedly performed, it is determined that the high sulfur fuel is replenished. Further, this method has the vehicle driver effectively determine whether the high sulfur fuel is replenished or not and guide the vehicle driver not to replenish the high sulfur fuel some other time. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120004838 | SYSTEM FOR CALCULATING FUEL AMOUNT OF TRAVELLING ROUTE AND METHOD THEREOF - The invention provides a system for calculating a fuel amount of a travel route that may estimate and calculate a fuel consumption amount by road sections according to a traffic situation, and a method thereof. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120004066 | GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLES - A gear train of an automatic transmission for vehicles which achieving at least ten forward speeds and one reverse speed, may include an input shaft receiving torque of an engine which may be driving source, an output gear outputting a changed torque, first, second, third, and fourth planetary gear sets respectively having first, second, third, and fourth sun gears, first, second, third, and fourth planet carriers, and first, second, third, and fourth ring gears as rotation elements thereof, eight rotation shafts formed by connecting one rotation element to other rotation element, the input shaft, or the output gear, or being the rotation element, and friction members provided with first, second, third, and fourth clutches disposed between selected rotation shafts and controls delivery of the torque therebetween and first and second brakes selectively connecting selected rotation shaft to a transmission housing. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120004062 | Input Shaft for Hybrid Transmission - An input shaft for a hybrid transmission that is used for the hybrid transmission equipped with a plurality of friction elements and at least two or more planetary gear sets receiving power from an engine and at least one or more motor generators, may include a first spline to which at least one of the motor generators may be connected, a second spline and a third spline to which rotary elements of the planetary gear sets may be connected, respectively, and a lubricant channel formed inside the input shaft to provide a channel for lubricant for lubricating parts of the transmission. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000310 | END-CONNECTOR OF SELECT CABLE FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN VEHICLE - An end-connector of a select cable for a manual transmission is configured to allow a driver to perform a sufficiently smooth selecting operation even with small force by ball joint type combination between a rear protrusion of a fastener and a ball portion of a connector pin. The end-connector includes a connector housing integrally connected with both ends of a select cable and having a housing hole formed through the left and right sides, a fastener inserted in the housing hole of the connector housing, with one end protruding through the housing hole, an elastic clip member fixed to the connector housing and restraining the end of fastener which protrudes from the housing hole to prevent the fastener from separating from the housing hole, and a connector pin assembled with the fastener to freely rotate with the other end of the fastener in the housing hole. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000211 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING COMPRESSOR OF VEHICLES - A device and a method for a controlling compressor of vehicles improves acceleration performance and fuel efficiency and maintains comfort of a cabin by decreasing an operation of the compressor when accelerating. The device may include a sensor module including a cabin temperature sensor, an outdoor temperature sensor, an evaporator temperature sensor detecting a temperature of a cooling medium in an evaporator, an engine speed sensor detecting rotation speed of an engine, and a throttle position sensor detecting a throttle opening, an air conditioning system including a condenser condensing and liquefying the cooling medium, an evaporator evaporating the liquefied cooling medium, the compressor compressing the cooling medium, a temperature control door controlling a temperature of an air flowed in a cabin, an intake door selectively flowing an inner air or an outer air in the cabin, and a blower blowing the air to the intake door, and a controller controlling an operation of the air conditioning system, wherein the controller decides a acceleration mode and an allowable temperature at each acceleration mode when an acceleration condition occurs, and decreases an operation of the compressor according to a difference between the evaporator temperature and the allowable temperature. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000210 | Device and Method for Controlling Compressor of Vehicles - A method for controlling a compressor of vehicles improves fuel efficiency by accumulating a cold air energy when a speed-reducing condition occurs and using the accumulated cold air energy when a release condition occurs. A device for controlling a compressor of vehicles may include a sensor module including a cabin temperature sensor detecting a cabin temperature of the vehicle, an outdoor temperature sensor detecting an outdoor temperature of the vehicle, an evaporator temperature sensor detecting a temperature of a cooling medium in an evaporator (evaporator temperature), a vehicle speed sensor detecting a vehicle speed, and a brake sensor detecting an operation of a brake pedal, an injector injecting a fuel for driving the vehicle, an air conditioning system including a condenser condensing and liquefying the cooling medium, an evaporator evaporating the liquefied cooling medium, the compressor compressing the cooling medium, a temperature control door controlling a temperature of air flowing into a cabin of the vehicle, an intake door selectively distributing an inner air or an outer air into the cabin of the vehicle, and a blower blowing the air to the intake door, and a controller controlling operations of the injector and the air conditioning system, wherein the controller accumulates a cold air energy by increasing an operation of the compressor in a case that a speed-reducing condition occurs, and the air conditioning system uses the accumulated cold air energy by decreasing the operation of the compressor in a case that a release condition occurs. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20110320115 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE AND NAVIGATION SERVICE METHOD FOR THE SAME - A navigation system for a vehicle and a navigation method for the same are disclosed. The navigation system collects transportation information and fuel efficiency information from several source vehicles located in a specific region, generates an optimum route for the corresponding region, and informs a target vehicle having requested a navigation service of the optimum route, resulting in the implementation of more effective navigation service. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110320088 | System and method for displaying power status of hybrid vehicle - The present invention features a system and method for displaying a power status of a hybrid vehicle, which can provide more extensive and detailed information such as a power status of a motor and an engine, a battery charge/discharge status, an operational status of an engine brake, etc. during running of the hybrid vehicle. In embodiments of the present invention, the power ratio of the motor and the engine is displayed using a bar graph including a bar and a separator. In further embodiments, the status information of the motor and the engine, such as a battery charge/discharge status by a motor, an operational status of an engine brake, etc., is displayed in different colors, thereby allowing a driver to visually and easily recognize the displayed information. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110320077 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STARTING CONTROL OF HYBRID VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a system and a method for starting control of a hybrid vehicle which secures robust drivability when the hybrid vehicle starts. A method for starting control of a hybrid vehicle according to another aspect of the present invention may include: deciding a target torque according to starting demand; analyzing an engaging state of a clutch; calculating a clutch slip torque in a case that the clutch slips; requesting correction of an engine output torque according to the clutch slip torque; and correcting the engine output torque through control of air amount and feedback control of ignition timing according to the correction request of the engine output torque. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110320076 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ENGINE STARTING OF HYBRID VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a system for controlling engine starting of a hybrid vehicle and a method thereof which prevents torque impact when controlling the engine starting by using a clutch slip. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention includes: determining whether a starting condition using a clutch slip is satisfied by analyzing information of the hybrid vehicle; determining, in a state that the starting condition using the clutch slip is satisfied, whether a shift-speed is higher than or equal to a predetermined shift-speed; upshifting to the predetermined shift-speed in a case that the shift-speed is lower than the predetermined shift-speed; controlling the clutch slip by supplying hydraulic pressure to the clutch; and controlling the engine starting by fuel injection and ignition control in a case that the engine speed is faster than a predetermined engine speed. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110318616 | HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE RISE OF THE SAME - Provided are a high-voltage battery and a method of controlling temperature rise of the same, which can increase temperature of a battery module within a normal operation range and improve battery output features and durability without using an independent heating element, by balancing the temperature of the battery module with a balancing resistance of a sub-battery control system interposed between the battery modules, when the temperature of the battery module is less than reference temperature or there is a difference between temperature of a plurality of battery cells. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110316195 | INJECTION MOLD FOR INTAKE HOSE AND INTAKE HOSE PRODUCTION METHOD USING THE SAME - An injection mold for an intake hose and an intake hose production method utilizes a main core removably dualized to automatically extract a molding-completed intake hose from the main core after injection molding is completed and an air supplying member supplying compressed air between the main core and the molding-completed intake hose is configured in the main core to automatically extract the intake hose from the main core without an additional extraction equipment, thereby reducing an entire manufacturing process and saving a manufacturing cost. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110315730 | CUP HOLDER FOR VEHICLE - A cup holder apparatus for a vehicle may include an accommodating tray provided inside a vehicle compartment and having an accommodation space for accommodating a cup therein, a cup support member rotatably provided around a rotating shaft (Z axis) against the accommodating tray and including a bottom portion for safe-placing the cup in the accommodation space and a support portion formed in a stand from the bottom portion to support an outer periphery of the cup, and a release prevention member prepared separately from the cup support member and connected to the bottom portion of the cup support member, while being rotatably coupled to the accommodating tray, to prevent release of the cup support member from the accommodating tray, wherein the release of the release prevention member from the accommodating tray is hindered by an upper stopper formed on the accommodating tray while the cup support member is rotatably coupled to the upper stopper and is rotated around the rotating shaft. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110311668 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING VEHICLE DOOR TRIM AND VEHICLE DOOR TRIM MANUFACTURED USING THE METHOD - A first mold has a core passage, and first and second cavities in fluid communication with each other at the core passage. A second mold has first and second nozzles therein that inject first and second resins to the first and second cavities, respectively. The core member is slidable within the core passage to provide or block the fluid communication between the cavities, and has a third nozzle therein to inject a third resin to the core passage. The first and second resins are injected into the cavities. The core member is moved to block the fluid communication between the cavities, before injecting the first and second resins is completed. The third resin is injected while moving the core member to provide the fluid communication, after injecting the first and second resins is completed. The molds are separated, thereby yielding a single molded product, such as a vehicle door trim. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110308770 | HEAT DISSIPATION STRUCTURE OF LED HEAD LAMP - A heat dissipation structure of an LED head lamp is provided which includes heat dissipation fins mounted on a lower portion of an LED module, a cooling duct mounted on a lower portion of the heat dissipation fins, an air inflow unit making an external air flow into the cooling duct, and an air discharge unit discharging the air in the cooling duct to the outside. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110304948 | CAPACITOR FOR INVERTER OF VEHICLE - The present invention provides a capacitor for an inverter of a vehicle comprising a case; a plurality of capacitor unit modules; positive and negative bus plates that are disposed in the case to be connected to the capacitor unit modules; and a power module corresponding to the unit modules, wherein that the unit modules are insulated from each other through an insulating material, and wherein the bus plates each comprise a bus bar that overlaps with the other bus bar and is electrically connected to the power module. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110301891 | METHOD OF DIAGNOSING DETERIORATION OF CELL OF BATTERY FOR VEHICLE - Provided is a method of diagnosing deterioration of a cell of a battery for a vehicle. The present method makes it possible to prevent deterioration of a battery pack and reduction of performance due to degradation. The methods include calculating internal resistance in the method of least squares based on current and voltage of each cell in a battery pack, calculating available capacity and power of the cells from the internal resistance, determining whether the cells are deteriorated on the basis of the available capacity and power, and instructing a driver to check and repair the battery pack if needed. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110296763 | FIXING STRUCTURE OF OPENING WEATHER STRIP FOR VEHICLE - A fixing structure of an opening weather strip for a vehicle may include a door frame molding having a variable cross-sectional width and installed at a front end portion of a door frame, an opening weather strip fixing molding having a cross-sectional height, which varies according to the variable width of the door frame molding and installed at a top end portion of the door frame, and the opening weather strip mounted between the opening weather strip fixing molding and the door frame molding and supported upwards by the opening weather strip fixing molding with a predetermined height to match a vehicle body, thus sealing a space between the vehicle body and the door frame. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110294617 | GEAR TRAIN OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLES - A gear train of an automatic transmission realizes at least ten forward speeds and one reverse speed by combining four simple planetary gear sets with four clutches and two brakes and three friction elements are operated at each shift-speed such that the gear train has advantages of simplifying structures of the automatic transmission and improving power delivery performance and fuel economy. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110293993 | ELECTRICITY STORAGE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an electricity storage system, which has high energy density, which is a property of a lithium-sulfur battery cell, and can perform high-speed output and high-speed charging/discharging which are properties of an electrochemical capacitor cell, while having high output and high energy density, by stacking the electrochemical capacitor cell on the lithium-sulfur battery cell. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110285856 | IMAGE CORRECTION METHOD FOR CAMERA SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is an image correction method for a camera system, which minimizes the amount of data that must be stored by a camera system and which can conveniently correct mounting errors of cameras. In the image correction method for a camera system, image data about a reference ground, which is captured by a camera and on which at least one ground mark is indicated, is acquired. Coordinates of a captured ground mark are obtained based on the image data. A preset Look-Up Table (LUT) is corrected using errors between the coordinates of the captured ground mark and coordinates of a preset reference mark. The ground mark and the reference mark may respectively have four or more corresponding correction points. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110271921 | ENGINE THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH CONTINUOUS VARIABLE VALVE LIFT SYSTEM - An engine having a continuously variable valve lift system, may include a camshaft having an input cam formed at one side thereof, wherein the camshaft is mounted on a cylinder head, a drum shaft that is disposed with a predetermined distance from the camshaft, wherein a swing arm is rotatably mounted at one side thereof, a control shaft that is disposed with a predetermined distance from the drum shaft, wherein a control cam that varies a position of the drum shaft is formed thereto, an output cam that is rotatably mounted on the camshaft and is connected to and moved by the swing arm, such that the output cam variably lifts a valve mounted in the cylinder head according to a position of the drum shaft, | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110266836 | CENTER PILLAR ASSEMBLY OF 3-DOOR VEHICLE - A center pillar assembly of a 3-door vehicle may include a side outer panel, one end portion of which is formed with a quarter glass flange, an outer reinforcement member for a center pillar for reinforcing the side outer panel, in which its upper portion and its lower portion are formed in a cross section of ‘ | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110265742 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING WATER PUMP OF HYBRID VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF - A water pump control apparatus and method of a hybrid vehicle are used to control a motorized water pump according to the heat emission amount of an engine. The apparatus and method include calculating a temperature difference by detecting a temperature of a coolant exhausted from an engine and a temperature of the coolant flowing to an engine, calculating a heat emission amount of the engine by applying a circulating coolant flux to the temperature difference, and driving a motorized water pump with a driving power in proportion to the heat emission amount of the engine. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110257862 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC STOP AND START OF VEHICLE - Disclosed is a control method for use in a system for controlling a distance between vehicles. The method comprises a) controlling, in response to the leading vehicle's deceleration, deceleration of the control vehicle; b) controlling stop speed of the control vehicle so that the control vehicle approaches the leading vehicle at a constant speed without stopping; c) controlling the control vehicle to stop smoothly exactly at a position spaced from the leading vehicle by a predetermined stop distance; and d) controlling the start of the control vehicle after determining whether the leading vehicle has started or moved forward. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110256470 | COOLANT DEMINERALIZER FOR FUEL CELL VEHICLE - The present invention provides a coolant demineralizer for a fuel cell vehicle, which removes ions released from coolant of a fuel cell stack. In preferred embodiments, the present invention provides a coolant demineralizer configured to reduce the occurrence of differential pressure due to an ion resin layer such that coolant can smoothly flow through a filter member, thereby increasing the effect of filtering ions and improving the efficiency of use of ion resin. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110248482 | PASSENGER AIR BAG APPARATUS FOR AUTOMOBILE - A passenger air bag apparatus may include an air bag door, a chute positioned on both ends of the air bag door, wherein the chute has a first fitting hole in one end thereof and a second fitting hole in the other end thereof, and an air bag housing having a first hook received in the first fitting hole and a second hook received in the second fitting hole, wherein an air bag may be contained in the air bag housing, and wherein the first hook may be in contact with an edge of the first fitting hole, and the second hook may be not in contact with an edge of the second fitting hole. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110247892 | NOISE REDUCING DEVICE FOR TIMING CHAIN OF DIESEL ENGINE - The present invention has a guide preventing radial vibration of a high-pressure pump sprocket engaged with a timing chain to transmit rotational power to from the timing chain to a high-pressure pump driving shaft and a guide formed on a timing chain cover to interact with the guide, in order to provide a noise reducing device for a timing chain of a diesel engine that can improve engagement between the high-pressure pump sprocket and the timing chain and effectively reduce operational noise generated in driving the timing chain, by appropriately supporting the high-pressure pump sprocket integrally rotatably fitted on the high-pressure pump driving shaft radially against the timing chain cover to prevent bending vibration of the high-pressure pump driving shaft. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110246007 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRIC WATER PUMP OF HYBRID VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a water pump control apparatus of a hybrid vehicle and a control method thereof. An exemplary apparatus according to the present invention includes a thermostat determining a circulation path of the coolant, a coolant temperature sensor, a motorized water pump configured to pump a coolant, and a control portion for controlling the motorized water pump to circulate the coolant, if the hybrid vehicle enters into an EV mode or an idle engine stop mode if the coolant temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature. An exemplary method of the present invention includes the steps of suspending operation of the motorized water pump if the coolant temperature is less than a predetermined value until a cooling fan is operated, and controlling a driving speed of the motorized water pump according to a load of the cooling fan in operation. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110241578 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PERMANENT MAGNET SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR - The present invention provides a method for controlling a permanent magnet synchronous motor used in electric vehicles such as hybrid vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, and the like. The method for controlling the permanent magnet synchronous motor preferably includes detecting an absolute angular position of a permanent magnet synchronous motor; calculating a rotational speed of the permanent magnet synchronous motor based on the detected absolute angular position; detecting a voltage of a battery as a power source; calculating a compensated speed, for which a battery voltage variation is compensated, from the rotational speed of the permanent magnet synchronous motor based on a torque command, the rotational speed of the permanent magnet synchronous motor, and the battery voltage; generating a d-axis current command and a q-axis current command corresponding to the torque command and the compensated speed using a predetermined current command map; converting three-phase currents flowing into the permanent magnet synchronous motor into a d-axis feedback current and a q-axis feedback current based on the detected absolute angular position; calculating a d-axis voltage command and a q-axis voltage command based on the d-axis current command, the q-axis current command, the d-axis feedback current, and the q-axis feedback current; converting the d-axis voltage command and the q-axis voltage command into three-phase voltage commands based on the detected absolute angular position; and controlling the operation of the permanent magnet synchronous motor based on the three-phase voltage commands. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110240142 | VALVE BODY COVER OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A valve body cover of an automatic transmission, may include a cover plate having a hole, an oil level plug having a cap detachably mounted onto the cover plate from the outside of the cover plate and an insertion extended from the cap and selectively inserted into the hole of the cover plate, and rotational pressing members formed in the insertion of the oil level plug and the cover plate respectively to press the cap against the cover plate while the insertion of the oil level plug inserted in the hole is rotated relatively with respect to the cover plate. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110221238 | HEADREST APPARATUS MOVEABLE IN COOPERATION WITH SEAT BACK - A headrest apparatus may include a headrest fixing member connected to a headrest assembly, a guide member connected to a seatback frame inside the seat back, wherein the guide member including a guide portion and a locking portion guides forward and backward movement of the headrest fixing member, at least an elastic member coupling the guide member and the headrest fixing member and configured to bias the headrest fixing member in the forward direction of the seat back so that the headrest fixing member moves in the forward direction and then is locked to the locking portion of the guide member by the elastic member when the seat back is unfolded, and a locking release unit pivotally coupled to the guide member and configured to release the headrest fixing member from the locking portion of the guide member in accordance with the seat back when the seat back is folded. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110215662 | TERMINAL ASSEMBLY FOR MOTOR OF HYBRID VEHICLE - The present invention features a terminal assembly for a motor of a hybrid vehicle as a wire connection structure of a concentrated winding motor, which can maintain a gap between a plurality of terminals using a clip and a holder in an insulated manner. Such a terminal assembly for a motor of a hybrid vehicle, includes: an open type holder with an open top; a plurality of terminals concentrically arranged and inserted into the holder; and a plurality of clips, each inserted between the terminals in an insulated manner to maintain a gap between the terminals. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110214566 | CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORBENTS - The present invention relates to a carbon dioxide absorbent. In particular, the present invention relates to a carbon dioxide absorbent comprising an ionic liquid, amine and glycol. Since the carbon dioxide absorbent of the present invention can retain excellent CO | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110202311 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLASSIFYING VEHICLE OCCUPANT - A system and method for classifying a vehicle occupant is disclosed. A base is installed in each of leg frames of a seat of a vehicle. A cover is installed above the base to be spaced apart from the base. Two weight sensors are installed between the base and the cover to support the cover, and configured to measure a load transmitted to the cover by the weight of a vehicle occupant sitting in the seat. A control unit receives load values measured by the weight sensors, and determines whether the vehicle occupant sitting in the seat is an adult or a child based on the received load values. A shock absorption member is interposed between the weight sensors and the base. A stopper is interposed between the base and the cover in order to limit a downward movement range of the cover in a case of overload. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110162904 | LOWER TYPE MOTOR DRIVEN COLUMN APPARATUS - A lower type motor-driven column apparatus includes a tilt unit having a column tube and a tilt link forming a plurality of hinge fixed points in order to tilt up/down a steering wheel by vertical motion generated with rotation due to straight motion of a tilt rod through a tilt motor, a telescopic unit implementing telescopic movement pushing or pulling the column tube by means of straight motion of a tele-rod through a tele-motor, and a shock-absorbing member absorbing and attenuating a shock stroke of the column tube, ahead of the tilt unit and the telescopic unit, in which the operation mechanism of the tilt unit and the operation mechanism of the telescopic unit are individually implemented, such that the MDPS can be easily used for middle-sized and large-sized vehicles which are difficult to use the upper type and it is possible to save fuel of the middle-sized and large-sized vehicles. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110137534 | SHIFTING RANGE SENSING APPARATUS - A shifting range sensing system, may include a shift lever pivotally connected to a vehicle body, a shift range sensing apparatus to sense a pivotal movement of the shift lever, an inhibitor switch mounted in a transmission, and a controller taking an emergency measure when a signal of the inhibitor switch and a signal of the shifting range sensing apparatus do not indicate the same shifting range. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110137533 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TCU FAIL-SAFE USING ELECTRONIC SHIFT LEVER - The present invention relates to a method for controlling a TCU fail-safe using an electronic shift lever. A failure state of TCU is verified through CAN BUS (serial communication, or hardware wire) using an electronic shift lever unit, and a parking sprag is forcibly unlocked from a parking gear by pulling an override cable for parking by the an electronic shift lever unit when TCU being in the failure state, so that the implementation of fail-safe according to a failure of TCU is accomplished with higher control stability than using a transmission and without an addition of a component or a change of design. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110137532 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING VEHICLE WASHING MODE FOR VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH SHIFT-BY-WIRE SHIFTING DEVICE - A method of controlling a vehicle washing mode for a vehicle equipped with shift-by-wire shifting device, may include performing an N-range-off determining step that determines whether a shift lever is in an N-range when an engine stops, performing an ACC determining step that determines whether the vehicle is in an ACC state, and performing a shifting step that shifts a P-range state of a transmission to a N-range state thereof by operating an actuator, when the N-range-off determining step determines that the shift lever is in the N-range when the engine was stopped, and when the ACC determining step determines that the vehicle is in the ACC state. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110137526 | STEERING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME - A steering system includes a sport mode select/release switch, a steering control portion which changes steering mode stored in a steering mode map in response to signal from the sport mode select/release switch and an electro mechanical steering device controlled by the steering mode of the steering control portion. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110137507 | SYSTEM HAVING CRASH UNLOCK ALGORITHM - The present invention features a system having a door unlock algorithm, which includes an ACU (Airbag Control Unit) which measures an acceleration of vehicle; an algorithm which determines by comparing a value measured in the ACU with a preset value; and a BCM (Body Control Module) to which a signal which is determined through the algorithm is sent | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110137486 | FORWARD VEHICLE SENSING SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a forward vehicle sensing system for a vehicle. The system includes a sensor and a control unit. The sensor monitors conditions of a road ahead of the vehicle. The control unit detects stationary objects placed on edges of the road, calculates an imaginary line from the consecutive stationary objects, and recognize a prior transverse position of a forward vehicle as a current transverse position of the forward vehicle when determining that an absolute value of a transverse position of the forward vehicle detected on the road is greater than an absolute value of a transverse position of the imaginary line. Therefore, the system of the present invention can prevent the forward vehicle from being incorrectly sensed in such a way as to determine the imaginary line from the stationary objects and compare the transverse position of the forward vehicle to that of the imaginary line. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110136608 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM OF POWER TRAIN FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - The present invention provides a hydraulic control system of a power train for a hybrid vehicle that allows the power train of a hybrid vehicle to implement all of two or more EV modes, two or more power split modes, and at least three or more fixed-stage modes, with a relatively simple configuration, and achieves satisfactory power performance of the power train and fuel efficiency and reduce the cost of the valve body, remove possibility of malfunction, and implements a limp home function when a controller is broken. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110136426 | AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY OF BLOWER FOR VEHICLE - An air filter assembly of a blower for a vehicle may include an air filter casing installed in an intake duct having an outdoor air intake port communicating with the outdoor of the vehicle, an indoor air intake port communicating with the indoor of the vehicle, and a subsidiary indoor air intake port communicating with the indoor of the vehicle, wherein the subsidiary indoor air intake port is provided in the air filter casing. an air filter received in the air filter casing and purifying indoor air or outdoor air supplied into the intake duct. and an air guide integrated with an end of the air filter and selectively opening or closing the subsidiary indoor air intake port so as to guide a predetermined amount of indoor air into the intake duct during an outdoor air inlet mode. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110135812 | METAL SEPARATOR FOR FUEL CELL AND METHOD FOR TREATING SURFACE OF THE SAME - The present invention provides a metal separator for a fuel cell, which is surface-treated to have high electrical conductivity and electrochemical corrosion resistance, and a method for treating the surface of the same. The metal separator may include an amorphous carbon film formed on the surface of a separator substrate, the amorphous carbon film being carbonized by heat treatment to increase the proportion of sp | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110135527 | LOW NOISE TYPE BALANCE SHAFT MODULE - A balance shaft module equipped with a dual pump including a main oil pump and a sub-oil pump may include a pump rotor rotatably coupled to a housing, a discharge space formed in the housing for discharging oil in the sub-oil pump, a pulse chamber formed in the housing to increase the discharge space, wherein the oil discharged through the discharge space is merged with the oil flowing through the pulse chamber such that discharge pulse pressure is reduced, and an eccentric washer having a discharging opening space formed by cutting off a portion inward from the outside, wherein the discharge opening space of the eccentric washer is connected to the discharge space to fluid-communicate with the discharge space of the pump rotor. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110135508 | VARIABLE WATER PUMP CONTROL SYSTEM AND THE CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A variable water pump control apparatus, may include a detecting portion detecting engine speed, operation of an idle stop and go system (ISG), coolant temperature, operation of a blower, and outside temperature, a variable water pump selectively circulating a coolant through an engine, and a control portion controlling the variable water pump according to the detected information including operating conditions and outside environmental factors, and a variable water pump control method may include detecting a driving condition and an environmental condition of a vehicle, and engaging or releasing a clutch of a variable water pump according to a detected condition so as to selectively circulate a coolant. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110135499 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF ELECTRIC OIL PUMP - The present invention provides an apparatus and method for controlling the operation of an electric oil pump for creating a working fluid pressure in a transmission and a clutch for a hybrid vehicle, which can accurately reflect the viscosity characteristics of oil to accurately control the operation of the pump, instead of measuring the temperature of the oil to reflect the state of the oil. In preferred embodiments, the present invention provides an apparatus for controlling the operation of an electric oil pump, the apparatus including: a current detector for detecting a current applied to a motor of an electric oil pump; a rotational speed detector for detecting a rotational speed of the motor; and a controller for calculating a load torque of the motor based on the detection values of the current detector and the rotational speed detector, calculating a target rotational speed based on the detection values, and controlling the operation of the motor based on the target rotational speed. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110135444 | WATER PUMP FOR VEHICLE - A water pump for a vehicle, may include a first shaft fixed to a pulley to be rotated thereby, a second shaft fixed to an impeller for pumping, and clutch that is disposed between the first shaft and the second shaft to selectively connect the first and second shafts to transfer a rotation torque of the first shaft to the second shaft. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110135436 | GRIPPER FOR TAILGATE OF VEHICLES - Featured is a gripper for a tailgate; such a gripper includes a rotation pad at each regulation surface of a locator and a clamper of each clamping unit, where a swivel ball is mounted on the rotation pad. Each clamping unit is movable in a vertical direction or a horizontal direction by a movement means of a frame so as to be adaptable to angle differences of each regulation surface of the tailgate. Such a tailgate gripper further includes a frame having a tool mounting portion to mount a tool changer of a robot in a lower portion of a rear surface thereof. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110134336 | DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA BROADCASTING SYSTEM FOR REDUCING SCAN TIME, AND METHOD FOR THE SAME - The present invention features a DMB System for reducing scan time, and a method for the same, wherein, the DBM system comprises a DMB receiving unit and a TPEG-only receiving unit, and is able to reducing scan time for total channels by performing a scanning process for total channels together by the DMB receiving unit and the TPEG-only receiving unit, respectively. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110134054 | INPUT DEVICE OF TOUCH PANEL TYPE FOR VEHICLE - The present invention features an input device for a touch panel type for a vehicle, wherein, by replacing the conventional switch of a tact type into a touch panel using an electric field sensor, it is able to change an analog input method according to an operation of the conventional switch of the tact type into a digital input method according to electric signals, and also, by a touch panel of a button-integrated type that senses a change of an electric field, it is able to improve utilization of the inner space in the vehicle, and for unifies the panel. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110133694 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CHARGING VOLTAGE OF 12V AUXILIARY BATTERY FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - The present invention provides a method for controlling a charging voltage of a 12V auxiliary battery for a hybrid vehicle, which can (1) improve charging efficiency of an auxiliary battery by increasing the output voltage of a DC-DC converter during cold start when the outside air temperature is low, (2) improve the charging efficiency of the auxiliary battery by increasing or decreasing the output power of the DC-DC converter according to the state of charge of the auxiliary battery and by increasing the output voltage of the DC-DC converter when many electrical loads are turned on, and (3) allow the DC-DC converter to provide continuous power supply for charging the auxiliary battery by turning on a main switch disposed between a high voltage battery and the DC-DC converter based on a reverse power conversion operation of the DC-DC converter even in the case where the voltage of the auxiliary battery falls below 9V. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110133581 | CONCENTRATED WINDING TYPE DRIVING MOTOR FOR VEHICLE - Disclosed herein is a concentrated winding type coil connecting structure of a driving motor for a hybrid vehicle. A protrusion protrudes upwards (the axial direction of the motor) from each of U-/V-/W-/N-phase conducting plates concentrically inserted into receiving grooves of a conductor holder, and a bent part is bent from the upper end of the protrusion in a radial direction of the motor, and a curved groove is formed in an end of the bent part to surround the circumferential surface of each of the coils, so that a connector integrally having the protrusion, the bent part and the groove allows each conducting plate and the coil to be firmly joined to each other, thus maintaining a strong force of connection between the conducting plate and the coil, and providing high workability and durability. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110133535 | FOLD-AND-DIVE SEAT ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE - A fold-and-dive seat assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The fold-and-dive seat assembly includes a seat cushion dived downward toward a floor panel by means of a dive link, a seat back connected to the seat cushion by a connection link, and rotatably connected to the floor panel to be folded toward the seat cushion, a head rest provided on an upper end of the seat back, a sliding unit, connected to the head rest and the seat back, for moving the head rest in a back and forth direction in a sliding manner, and a slid driving member for operating the sliding unit in link with the dive link, upon folding and diving, to slide the head rest in a rearward direction. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110133501 | DOOR GRIPPER FOR A VEHICLE AND MANUFACTURING METHODS USING SUCH A DOOR GRIPPER - Featured is a door gripper for a vehicle including a frame, upper clamping units and a lower clamping unit. The lower clamping unit including a rotary pad with a swivel ball in restricted surfaces of a clamper and a locator of a lower clamping unit to deal with an angle difference of restricted cross sections of the door. The lower clamping unit and upper clamping units being configured and arranged so as to be movable in the up-down direction and the width direction along a guide rail of the frame in order to deal with differences in height and width of the restricted cross section. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110133423 | SUSPENSION ARM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE SAME - A suspension arm includes a metal ball housing, a metal bushing housing, a metal connecting portion connecting the metal ball housing and the metal bushing housing and a reinforcement member made of synthetic resin material wrapping the metal ball housing, the metal bushing housing and the metal connecting portion. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110133422 | SUSPENSION ARM - A suspension arm may include a metal portion including a hemispherical metal ball housing, a metal bushing housing, and a metal connecting portion, one end of the metal connecting portion being connected to the metal ball housing and the other end of the metal connecting portion being connected to the metal bushing housing, a bearing, made of synthetic resin material, disposed in and coupled to the metal ball housing, a ball stud, one end of which is disposed in and coupled to the bearing, and a reinforcement member, made of synthetic resin material, wrapping the metal portion and connecting the bearing to the metal ball housing. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110133421 | SUSPENSION ARM - A suspension arm may include a metal ball housing, a metal bushing housing, a metal connecting portion including a ball housing annulus at an end portion thereof, wherein the metal ball housing is inserted and mounted in the ball housing annulus, and wherein the other end portion of the metal connecting portion is connected to the metal bushing housing, and a reinforcement member wrapping the metal ball housing, the metal bushing housing and the metal connecting portion. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110133414 | GASKET UNIT - A gasket unit, in which a first hole and a second hole are formed corresponding to a first cylinder and a second cylinder adjacent to each other, may include a bore bridge portion formed between the first hole and the second hole. The bore bridge portion may be made up of a single plate and may include a wave portion that is convex downwards or upwards, and at least a stopper protruding on an upper surface or a lower surface of both distal ends of the wave portion. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110132574 | HYDROGEN STORAGE SYSTEM USING HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a hydrogen storage system using a hydrogen storage material and can increase a heat exchanging efficiency by improving a contact frequency to the heat exchanger by vibrating the heat exchanger that is mounted in the hydrogen storage tank using the hydrogen storage material by using a vibrator to induce resonance vibration of the packed storage material powder. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110132312 | INTAKE SYSTEM OF ENGINE - An intake system of an engine, may include first and second intake passages that are collaterally disposed to the engine, first and second shafts that are collaterally disposed along the first and second intake passages respectively, first flaps and second flaps that are mounted on the first shaft and the second shaft so as to open or close the first intake passages and the second intake passages respectively, an inter-lever, of which one end portion is pivotally and eccentrically connected to the first shaft and the other end portion is pivotally and eccentrically connected to the second shaft, and through which a rotation of the first shaft is transferred to the second shaft, and a driving portion connected to the first shaft and rotating the first shaft to have the first flaps and the second flaps open or close the first intake passages and the second intake passages respectively. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110132299 | VARIABLE VALVE LIFT APPARATUS - A variable valve lift apparatus may include a variable valve lift housing, a master piston which is slidably disposed in the variable valve lift housing and contacts a cam, a slave piston which is slidably disposed in the variable valve lift housing, defines an oil chamber with the master piston therebetween, and opens a valve connected to the slave piston according to reciprocative motion of the master piston, and a lift control portion which supplies oil to the oil chamber or exhausts oil in the oil chamber selectively to control a relative distance between the master piston and the slave piston. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110132297 | ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC VARIABLE VALVE LIFT APPARATUS - An electro-hydraulic variable valve lift apparatus may include a housing, a master portion which is slidably disposed to the housing and contacts a cam, a first oil supply portion which supplies hydraulic pressure, a slave piston which is slidably disposed within the housing and defines an oil chamber with the master portion, a latching portion which is supplied the hydraulic pressure from the first oil supply portion and selectively connects the slave piston and the master portion, a second oil supply portion which selectively supplies hydraulic pressure to the oil chamber so as to control relative distances between the master portion and the slave piston when the slave piston is disengaged with the master portion, and a stepped portion formed to the housing between the master portion and the slave piston to elastically support the master portion. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110132294 | WATER PUMP FOR VEHICLE - A water pump for a vehicle may include a pulley provided with a through bore formed at a middle portion thereof, a clutch compartment being formed at a rear surface along a circumference of the through bore, a brake pad mounted at an interior surface of the clutch compartment of the pulley, a clutch disk disposed in the clutch compartment of the pulley corresponding to the brake pad, a hub coupled to the through bore of the pulley through a pulley bearing, and connected to the clutch disk through a plurality of spring pins mounted at an external circumferential portion thereof, a return spring mounted at the spring pin between the clutch disk and the hub, and applying elastic force to the clutch disk, a field coil disposed in the clutch compartment of the pulley and wrapped a coil case and a cover corresponding to a rear surface of the clutch disk, and a main shaft rotatably mounted to a pump body through a pump bearing, and provided with one end portion connected to a middle portion of the hub and the other end portion connected to an impeller by interposing a sealing unit therebetween, wherein the clutch disk comprises a plurality of first ring members piled up coaxially, each first ring member has a different diameter, and first molding portions which are operated as nonmagnetic adhesives are formed between the first ring members. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110132195 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTROSTATIC NON-WOVEN INTAKE FILTER AND ELECTROSTATIC NON-WOVEN INTAKE FILTER USING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing an electrostatic non-woven intake filter, may include a fabric preparation process that weaves at least a kind of fiber fabric into a web, and a filter fabric manufacturing process that weaves the web into a felt that has at least a layer, and manufactures an electrostatic non-woven intake filter material that is a non-woven fabric having a fiber tissue having a semipermanent electrostatic force by allowing a binder and an electrostatic material to permeate the felt. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110132134 | OPERATION MODE PENDANT TYPE ADJUSTMENT PEDAL APPARATUS - A pendant type adjustment pedal apparatus includes an adjustment accelerator pedal that adjust a pedal clearance by the rotation of a motor, and an adjustment brake pedal that receives the rotation of motor through a rotary drive cable. Accordingly, convenience in adjusting a pedal clearance is provided, and particularly, adjustment accelerator pedal achieves a vibration mode in addition to a foot effort mode, which is an eco mode, by an electric mode generating device, such as a solenoid or a linear motor. Therefore, it is possible to improve fuel efficiency and to provide a danger recognition function using an accelerator pedal. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110132124 | TRANSMISSION SHIFTING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A transmission shifting apparatus of a vehicle, may include a shifter movably installed along at least two straight paths which meet at one point each other, respectively, wherein at least two fixed points are arranged adjacent each other in at least one of straight paths, in which the shifter maintains a position thereof unless an external force is applied thereto, wherein the straight path having the at least two fixed points has a structure extending outward both sides of the at least two fixed points, and wherein one of the at least two fixed points in the straight path is formed to meet the other straight path of the at least two straight paths. | 06-09-2011 |
