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Lee, Changwon-Si

Bok Dong Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080307823Refrigerator - A refrigerator is disclosed which enables the user to easily take ice out of an ice maker without causing a variation in the capacity of the refrigerator or a limitation on the position of a freezing compartment. The refrigerator includes a refrigerator body (12-18-2008
20090255291REFRIGERATOR DOOR - A refrigerator door is provided. The refrigerator door has an outer case forming a shape of the refrigerator door, an inner case provided within the outer case to configure a backside of the refrigerator door wherein a space between the inner case and the outer case is charged with a foaming liquid, all ice making unit provided to one side of the inner case to make ice, a fixing unit provided to the space charged with the foaming liquid between the inner case and the outer case and fixing the ice making unit to the refrigerator door, and a dispenser provided to one side of the outer case to discharge the ice supplied by the ice making unit.10-15-2009

Patent applications by Bok Dong Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Bong-Kook Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090113916REFRIGERATOR - The embodiment relates to a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a light emitting unit that lights a storage room; a power supply unit that supplies power for operating the light emitting unit; a door opening sensor including a switch that senses an opening of a door and a first transistor whose base receives an on/off signals of the switch; and a driving unit that drives the light emitting unit according to current output from the door opening sensor.05-07-2009

Byong Soon Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090095032Laundry treatment apparatus - A laundry treatment apparatus is provided to improve energy efficiency by generating steam by a steam generating means using ultrasonic waves and reduce production costs and improve working efficiency by reduction of the number of heat suppliers by heating the generated steam by a heat supplier provided at a dryer. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet; a washing tub disposed inside the cabinet to treat laundry put therein; and an ultrasonic steam generating means for generating steam to be supplied into the washing tub by using ultrasonic waves.04-16-2009

Chang Lim Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080314067REFRIGERATOR AND ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREOF - Provided are a refrigerator and an assembling method thereof that enable a storage member provided in a drawer-type storage space to be securely withdrawn and inserted, that improve the external appearance of a storage member when withdrawn and inserted, and that allow easier assembly and installation of the refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a main body provided with a storage space, a storage member in the main body and capable of being withdrawn and inserted, an extendable rail member between the storage member and the main body to guide withdrawal and insertion of the storage member, and a cover member at one side of the rail member to cover the rail member. Thus, external appearance is improved, as is assembling convenience.12-25-2008

Chang Soo Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090085311SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC LEVELING OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT - A system and method for controlling an automatic leveling of heavy equipment is provided. The system for controlling an automatic leveling for heavy equipment, in which a lower frame having a traveling means and an upper frame are combined together by a tilting means, includes a sensor unit, provided in the equipment, for sensing twist angles of the lower frame and the upper frame against a reference horizontal surface and a traveling speed of the equipment; a control unit for receiving the twist angles and the traveling speed, setting a limit of an operation time for the automatic leveling in a standstill state of the equipment while calculating a corrected angle to which a twist angle of the upper frame is to be corrected, without setting the limit of the operation time for the automatic leveling, in a traveling state of the equipment, and generating a control signal for instructing an operation of a tilting means in accordance with the corrected angle; and a driving unit for performing a tilting control through the tilting means in accordance with the received control signal.04-02-2009
20090088933SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC LEVELING OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT - A system and method for controlling automatic leveling heavy equipment is provided. The system for controlling automatic leveling of heavy equipment with a lower frame and an upper frame, the lower frame having traveling means, and the upper frame tiltably and swingably connected to the lower frame, comprises a sensor unit, provided in the equipment, including an inclination detecting sensor for measuring twist angles of the lower frame and the upper frame against a reference horizontal surface, a traveling detection sensor for measuring a traveling speed of the equipment and a working device sensor for detecting working state information of a working device; a control unit for receiving the twist angles, the traveling speed, and the working state information, calculating a corrected angle at which the upper frame is to be tilted against the lower frame, and generating a control signal for instructing an operation of an actuator; and a driving unit for performing a leveling control through the actuator in accordance with the received control signal.04-02-2009
20090089703IMAGE DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC LEVELING OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT - An image display system for controlling automatic leveling of heavy equipment is provided. The image display system includes the leveling means for adjusting horizontal levels of a lower frame provided with a traveling means and an upper frame having a cab and installed on an upper part of the lower frame, a sensor unit for sensing posture information of the heavy equipment, a leveler electronic control unit for generating an image signal from the posture information, and an image display unit for displaying the image signal on a display screen. The posture information includes inclination angles of the upper frame and the lower frame sensed on the basis of a horizontal surface against a direction of gravity, an azimuth angle of the heavy equipment sensed against a forward direction of the upper frame, and a swing angle of the upper frame sensed on the basis of a front direction of the lower frame. According to the image display system, the leveling state of the heavy equipment is easily recognized, and the control performance of the heavy equipment is improved.04-02-2009
20090151483LEVELING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT - A leveling control system and method for heavy equipment is provided. The leveling control system for heavy equipment, in which a lower frame having a traveling means and an upper frame are combined together by a tilting means, includes a sensor unit, provided in the equipment, for measuring twist angles of the lower frame and the upper frame against a reference horizontal surface and a traveling speed of the equipment, and detecting working state information of working devices; a control unit for receiving the twist angles, the traveling speed, and the working state information, calculating a correction angle for the leveling control of the upper frame, and generating a control signal for instructing an operation of an actuator in accordance with the correction angle; and a driving unit for performing the leveling through the actuator in accordance with the control signal received therein. The control unit is provided with an auto leveling mode module for performing the leveling against a reference horizontal surface, a re-leveling mode module for performing the leveling against the reference horizontal surface in a standstill state of the equipment for a limited time, and a track leveling mode module for performing the leveling against the lower frame.06-18-2009
20090157265MANUAL LEVELING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - A manual leveling control system and method for construction equipment is provided. The manual leveling control system for construction equipment includes a swing angle sensing unit sensing a swing angle of an upper swing frame and transmitting a signal for the sensed swing angle; a tilting manipulation input unit generating and transmitting a tilting manipulation signal corresponding to coordinate values on a coordinate system, having coordinate axes corresponding to left/right direction and front/rear direction of the upper swing frame, in accordance with a position manipulated by a user; and a control unit determining target actuators to be operated among actuators radially positioned around a tilting unit using the coordinate values of the tilting manipulation signal and the swing angle of the upper swing frame, and calculating operation values for determining whether to extend/contract the target actuators and operation ranges of the target actuators, in order to tilt the upper swing frame against a reference surface in accordance with the tilting manipulation signal.06-18-2009

Choonghee Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110225992AIR CONDITIONER USING PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY - An air conditioner using photovoltaic energy is provided. The air conditioner may include a photovoltaic cell for converting photovoltaic energy into Direct Current (DC) power, an indoor unit for exchanging heat, and an outdoor unit for exchanging heat. Photovoltaic power generated by the photovoltaic cell may be supplied to the indoor unit and used as at least one of standby power in a standby mode, consumption power in an automatic photovoltaic mode, or auxiliary power in a cooling mode.09-22-2011

Dae-Rae Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110186031Oven Range - The present invention provides an oven range. In the present invention, an inlet allowing air in a burner chamber heated by a burner to be guided into an oven chamber by an air duct is formed on the rear surface of the oven chamber. Accordingly, according to the preset invention, a bottom area of the oven chamber on which cooling food is seated can be maximized and contamination of the burner chamber can be minimized.08-04-2011
20110186034Cooking Appliance - Provided is a cooker. There is provided the cooker including: a cavity including a cooking chamber; and a burner disposed in the cavity, receiving a mixed gas of a gas and air, and generating a flame by burning the mixed gas, wherein the burner includes a supplier supplying the mixed gas of the gas and air and a combustor connected with the supplier, receiving the mixed gas from the supplier, and including a plurality of flame holes, and an interval between ends of adjacent flame holes is smaller than an the interval between other portions.08-04-2011
20110186036Cooking Appliance - Provided is a cooker including: a cavity including a cooking chamber; and a burner disposed in the cavity, receiving a mixed gas of a gas and air, and generating a flame by burning the mixed gas, in which the burner includes a first combustor having a plurality of flame holes and a second combustor connected with the first combustor and having a plurality of flame holes.08-04-2011
20110186038Burner And Gas Oven Including The Same - A burner and a gas oven including the burner are provided. Food placed in an oven chamber is heated and cooked by using a burner disposed at an upper side of the oven chamber and having a fork or grating shape. Therefore, the food can be heated more uniformly.08-04-2011
20110265781Cooking Appliance - Provided is a cooker. The cooker includes a cavity including a cooking chamber; and a burner disposed in the cavity, receiving a mixed gas of a gas and air, and generating a flame by burning the mixed gas, in which the burner includes a supplier supplying the gas and the air and at least one combustor receiving the gas and the air from the supplier and including a plurality of flame holes generating the flame, and the combustor includes a gap capable of shifting the flame by communicating between the plurality of flame holes.11-03-2011

Deua Hee Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100115784MULTIPLE LAUNDRY TREATING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a multiple laundry treating machine and a control method thereof. The multiple laundry treating machine includes a body (05-13-2010

Deug Hee Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090044577Steam laundry machine - A steam laundry machine for washing or drying laundry using steam is disclosed. The steam laundry machine includes a drum to store the laundry, a steam generating device to generate steam, and a control panel including a course selection part constituted to enable a user to select courses and a steam option selection part constituted to enable a user to select a point of time at which steam is supplied to the drum during operation of the course selected by a user.02-19-2009
20090094760 Drum type washing machine having towel washing function and operation method thereof - Disclosed is the operation method for a towel-washing course in a washing machine, in which the towel is dehydrated at the spin speed of 900 rpm and 1100 rpm, which is greater than the spin speed (800 rpm) of the drum in the main dehydration process for general laundry, a water level of 22 kHz or 23 kHz, higher than a water level (23.2 kHz) for the general laundry, is supplied to the towel, the towel has a rinse time of 8 or 12 minutes, which is longer than that of 4 minutes for the general laundry, and rinse temperature for the towel is in the range of 50° C.˜60° C., relatively higher than that of 40° C. used to rinse the general laundry. Further, the rinse process having the remaining water removal process is performed between the main dehydration and the water supply, thereby removing detergent solution with a certain concentration from the inside of the washing machine after completing the main dehydration process. Accordingly, clean water is supplied, thereby smoothing the rinse process for the towel, thus to solve the problem of detergent remnants in the towel after rinsing the towel.04-16-2009
20100050345CONTROL METHOD OF LAUNDRY MACHINE - A control method of a laundry machine comprising a water supply, washing and rinsing cycle, the control method includes first determination step performed prior to the rinsing cycle and determining a kind of detergent, second determination step performed during a first rinsing course of the rinsing cycle and determining an amount of remained detergent in a rinsing water, and condition determination step of at least one following rinsing course based on the kind and amount of the remained detergent.03-04-2010

Patent applications by Deug Hee Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Dong Yoon Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080264482DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL MODULE AND THE MANUFACTURING METHOD USING CARBON NANOTUBE ELECTRODE - Disclosed herein is a dye-sensitized solar cell module having carbon nanotube electrodes, the solar cell module comprising: upper and lower transparent substrates; conductive transparent electrodes formed on the inner surfaces of the upper and lower transparent substrates; a plurality of porous oxide semiconductor negative electrodes formed on the upper conductive transparent electrode at a constant interval and having a dye adsorbed on the surface thereof; counter electrodes formed on the lower conductive transparent electrode in a thin film form and made of a carbon nanotube layer as a positive electrode portion corresponding to the negative electrodes; grid electrodes formed on the upper and lower conductive transparent electrodes between unit electrodes, each consisting of the negative electrode and the counter electrode corresponding thereto, the grid electrodes serving to collect electrons generated by photosensitization; connecting electrodes formed on the upper and lower conductive transparent electrodes and electrically connected with the grid electrode so as to transfer electrons moved from the grid electrodes to the outside; and electrolyte placed between the negative electrodes and the counter electrodes. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing the solar cell module. According to the disclosed invention, a high-efficiency, large-area, dye-sensitized solar cell comprising carbon nanotubes is realized by forming a plurality of dye-sensitized solar cell units in a module arrangement, and forming grid electrodes and connection electrodes for the collection and movement of electrons. Thus, the disclosed invention has high practical utility.10-30-2008

Eungyul Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110113804HEAT PUMP - A heat pump according to the present invention comprises a plurality of the compression chambers, and compresses refrigerant with multistage, and injects vapor refrigerant into the space between the plurality of the compression chambers by using the first refrigerant injection flow path and the second refrigerant injection flow path. Performance and efficiency of the heat pump can be improved compared with non-injection, as flow rate of the refrigerant circulating the indoor heat exchanger is increased. Thus heating performance can be improved also in the extremely cold environmental condition such as the cold area by increasing the injection flow rate. Also, because the heat pump according to the present invention comprises the first refrigerant injection flow path and the second refrigerant injection flow path, refrigerant is injected twice. Thus, as the injection flow rate of the refrigerant is increased, heating capacity can be improved. Also, the difference between the suction pressure and the discharge pressure of the rotary compressor may be decreased, and thus the reliability and the performance of the rotary compressor can be improved.05-19-2011

Eung Yul Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110113805AIR CONDITIONER - An air includes: a compressor for compressing a refrigerant; an indoor heat exchanger for cooling or heating indoor with a refrigerant; an outdoor heat exchanger for exchanging heat of a refrigerant and outdoor air; an outdoor fan for ventilating outdoor air with the outdoor heat exchanger; a cooling/heating switching valve for switching cooling/heating; a first expansion device installed between the indoor heat exchanger and the outdoor heat exchanger; a CNT heater module installed between the outdoor heat exchanger and the cooling/heating switching valve to evaporate a refrigerant; a second expansion device installed between the outdoor heat exchanger and the CNT heater module; and a controller for sustaining a heating mode of the cooling/heating switching valve.05-19-2011
20110120179HEAT PUMP TYPE COOLING/HEATING APPARATUS - A heat pump type cooling/heating apparatus comprises a coolant injection path and a gaseous coolant adjustment valve. The coolant injection path may be split between a cascade heat exchanger and an evaporator of a low-temperature refrigeration cycle to inject coolant into a low pressure side compressor, or between a water coolant heat exchanger and cascade heat exchanger to inject coolant into a high pressure side compressor of a high temperature refrigeration cycle. The gaseous coolant adjustment valve may be provided in the coolant injection path and is adjusted to correspond to a load of a05-26-2011

Gang Hyun Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080210275Rack guiding device and dish washer comprising the same - The present invention relates to a rack guiding device and a dish washer having the same. According to the present invention, a drawing length of a rack is increased substantially by a moving rail which is drawn out of a washing chamber as it slides along a guide rail, and a frictional force between the guide rail and the moving rail is reduced by a bearing member while the moving rail slides along the guide rail.09-04-2008

Geon Woong Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080286559Method of Manufacturing Transparent Conductive Film Containing Carbon Nanotubes And Binder, And Transparent Conductive Film Manufactured Thereby - This invention relates to a method of manufacturing a transparent conductive film containing carbon nanotubes and a binder, in which the carbon nanotubes are subjected to acid treatment, dispersion in a solvent, mixing with the binder, and application on the substrate, and to a transparent conductive film manufactured thereby. The method includes subjecting carbon nanotubes having an outer diameter of less than 15 nm to acid treatment to thus purify and surface functionalize them, followed by dispersing the treated carbon nanotubes in a solvent along with the binder, or mixing a carbon nanotube solution using a polar or nonpolar solvent with a binder solution, and applying the mixture on the substrate. Through the application of the mixture of treated carbon nanotubes and binder on the substrate, the transparent conductive film has improved transparency, electrical conductivity, dispersibility, substrate adhesiveness, chemical stability, durability and scratch resistance, and can be applied to various substrates, including hard or flexible substrates, thanks to high substrate adhesiveness and applicability. A solution in which the surface functionalized carbon nanotubes are well dispersed is prepared, thus facilitating the manufacture of the film using various materials and generating economic benefits.11-20-2008
20100040887Transparent Conductive Films Containing Carbon Nanotubes And Touch Panel - Disclosed herein is a transparent conductive polycarbonate film coated with carbon nanotubes, including a transparent conductive layer formed by applying a mixed solution of carbon nanotubes and a binder on one side or both sides of a transparent polycarbonate film, and a touch panel using the transparent conductive polycarbonate film as a lower transparent electrode. The present invention provides a transparent conductive polycarbonate film coated with a mixed solution of carbon nanotubes and a binder, by which a touch panel having high transmissivity can be manufactured by directly forming a transparent conductive layer on a polycarbonate film used as a protective film of a liquid crystal display using carbon nanotubes, without using a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrate used for a transparent electrode of a conventional touch panel, by which the production cost of the touch panel can be decreased, and by which a thin touch panel can be manufactured.02-18-2010

Hee Jun Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090108084Air conditioning system - In an air conditioning system, a first controller converts the communication method of an external command inputted into the second controller and transmits the same to an air conditioner. Further, the first controller displays operating information of the air conditioner. Accordingly, the structure of the air conditioning system is simplified, and installation costs are reduced.04-30-2009
20090158759Air conditioning system - Provided is an air conditioning system which can automatically switch the operating mode of at least one indoor unit based on the difference between a measured indoor temperature provided by an indoor temperature sensor and a predefined set indoor temperature and then set a new set indoor temperature. The air conditioning system does not require a user to manually switch the operating mode of the indoor unit, thereby maximizing user convenience. In addition, the air conditioning system can maintain optimum room temperature.06-25-2009

Hee Woong Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100098957MANUFACTURING METHOD OF FUNCTIONAL MATERIAL USING SLICE STACK PRESSING PROCESS AND FUNCTIONAL MATERIAL THEREBY - Disclosed herein are a method for manufacturing a functional material for use in various industrial fields in which anisotropy or physical properties change according to height may be utilized, as well as a functional material manufactured thereby. The method includes the steps of: (1) mixing powders composed of the components of the functional material with a binder to prepare a mixed paste; (2) coating the mixed paste on a substrate, and then separating the coated material from the substrate, thus preparing a slice; (3) repeating step (2) to prepare a plurality of slices, and stacking the slices in a mold; and (4) pressing the stacked slices at a predetermined temperature and pressure. A multifunctional material, such as an anisotropic material having physical properties which change according to the direction of material, or a material having physical properties which change in a graduated manner according to height, may be manufactured in a simple and economical manner.04-22-2010
20100116309THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS - Disclosed herein is a thermoelectric material for intermediate- and low-temperature applications, in which any one or a mixture of two or more selected from among La, Sc and MM is added to a Ag-containing metallic thermoelectric material or semiconductor thermoelectric material. The thermoelectric material has a low thermal diffusivity, a high Seebeck coefficient, a low specific resistivity, a high power factor and a low thermal conductivity, and thus has a high dimensionless figure of merit, thus showing very excellent thermoelectric properties. The thermoelectric material provide thermoelectric sensors having high sensitivity and low noise and, in addition, is widely used as a thermoelectric material for intermediate- and low-temperature applications, because it shows excellent thermoelectric performance in the intermediate- and low-temperature range.05-13-2010

Hoon-Bong Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100319368SUPERCOOLING RECOGNITION METHOD AND SUPERCOOLING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a supercooling recognition method and a supercooling apparatus which can rapidly and precisely judge whether a stored object is maintained in a supercooled state on the basis of a temperature thereof. A supercooling recognition method according to the present invention includes the steps of: cooling a stored object to below a temperature of a maximum ice crystal formation zone thereof; and judging whether the stored object is maintained in a supercooled state on the basis of a temperature thereof during the cooling step.12-23-2010
20110219800SUPERCOOLING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a supercooling system which can independently supercool a liquid object contained in a storing container. The supercooling system includes a cooling apparatus including a storing unit storing a object, a cooling means cooling the storing unit, and a main control unit receiving external commercial power and controlling the cooling means to maintain the temperature in the storing unit at a temperature below the maximum ice crystal formation zone of the liquid, and a supercooling apparatus including an independent storage room having a storing space therein to store the storing container containing the liquid to be supercooled, and being mounted and cooled in the storing unit, a temperature sensing unit sensing the temperature of the independent storage room, a temperature control means mounted in the independent storage room and controlling the internal temperature such that a temperature of an upper portion of the storing space or the storing container is higher than a temperature of a lower portion of the storing space or the storing container, and a sub-control unit controlling the temperature control means based on the sensed temperature from the temperature sensing unit to store the liquid in a supercooled state.09-15-2011
20110264283REFRIGERATOR - The present invention relates to a refrigerator which can maintain and store a stored object in various states. The refrigerator includes a non-freezing apparatus having a storage room with a storing space composed of an upper space and a lower space, the air or heat exchange being limited between the upper space and the lower space, and a temperature control unit controlling the temperature of the upper space and the lower space. The non-freezing apparatus is installed in a storing space in which the cooling is performed and controls the temperature control unit to perform at least one of a process of maintaining a temperature-control start temperature region and a process of maintaining a supercooling temperature region which is lower than the temperature-control start temperature region, thus storing the storing space or the stored object in a state caused by the performed process.10-27-2011

Patent applications by Hoon-Bong Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Hyuksoo Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110016927LAUNDRY TREATING MACHINE - The laundry treating machine includes a silencer for covering the upper space over the drain hole, whereby the upper space over the drain hole is always filled with washing water and the generation of a vortex is prevented. Thus, abnormal noise during drainage is prevented, thereby contributing to a quiet operation of the washing machine and improving consumer trust.01-27-2011
20110047715METHOD OF CONTROLLING WASHING MACHINE - A method of controlling a washing machine is provided. The rotation and rotation driving time of a inner tub having an auto balancer are controlled based on preset values considering sections during which a horizontal unbalancing phenomenon and a vertical unbalancing phenomenon occur. Accordingly, abnormal vibrations and resultant damage or deformation of the washing machine may be prevented. Further, electricity may be saved.03-03-2011
20110121694WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine comprising a cabinet, a top cover arranged at an upper surface of the cabinet and has a laundry entrance hole, wherein the upper surface of the cabinet opens, and a lid assembly arranged at the top cover and opens/closes the laundry entrance hole is provided. A handle is provided at a front side of the lid assembly. The handle protrudes forwards more than the top cover, wherein the handle and the top cover are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in upper and lower directions and in front and rear directions, thereby defining spaces between the handle and the top cover so a user's hand is inserted into the spaces to hold the handle and lifts the lid assembly.05-26-2011

Hyuk Soo Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100212370FABRIC TREATING MACHINE - A fabric treating machine according to the present invention comprises a connector which is disposed at an outer tub and is connected to a driving part which is disposed at either the center or the off-center position of the connector optionally. Therefore, not only the direct driving motor but the indirect driving motor can be disposed without change of the outer tub and the connector. Because the common use of the outer tub is possible regardless of the connecting method of the driving part, there are the advantages that the cost is reduced and productivity and assembly are improved.08-26-2010
20100251781WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine includes: a cabinet forming an external appearance; an outer tub hanging within the cabinet and having an open upper portion allowing the clothes to enter therethrough, and allowing washing water to be put therein; and an inner tub disposed within the outer tub and rotating based on a vertical shaft, wherein the outer tub includes: a base through which a driving shaft rotating the inner tub; and a side wall part extending upward from the base to form a side wall of the outer tub and having a lower portion thicker than an upper portion thereof. The increase in weight according to an increase in capacity can be reduced and a loss of rigidity can be to minimized. Also, because the center of gravity is removed to a lower side, stability with respect to vibrations can be obtained.10-07-2010

Ik-Kyu Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100045617DISPLAY APPARATUS FOR REFRIGERATOR - The present invention discloses a display apparatus (02-25-2010

In Sang Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110159969TRIPOD TYPE CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT - A tripod type constant velocity joint comprises a housing having three track grooves defined at trisected positions of the housing and extending in an axial direction, and a spider having three trunnions projectedly formed at trisected positions of the spider to be respectively inserted into the track, each trunnion having at least two polygonal surfaces at each of two opposing sides subjecting to a load. Inner rollers each has an inner surface of a concavely curved contour for receiving a corresponding trunnion therein, and an outer is mounted to each inner roller with a plurality of needle rollers engaged therebetween.06-30-2011

Jae Chul Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110290284DISH WASHER - An embodiment relates to a dish washer. A dish washer according to an embodiment comprises: a tub that defines a space for washing dishes; a water supply unit that has a water chamber where water supplied from the outside collects, to wash the dishes; a sump that is supplied with water from the water chamber and supplies wash water into the tub; and a heat exchange passage through which the wash water in the sump flows and exchanges heat with the water in the water chamber while flowing.12-01-2011

Jae Youl Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080246382Refrigerator - An embodiment of the present invention relates to a refrigerator comprising: a main body having a storage chamber; a shelf movably provided to the inside of the storage chamber; a guide unit guiding a movement of the shelf; and a transfer means provided at at least one side of the shelf and transferring driving power for moving the shelf. Through such a configuration, it is possible to adjust height of the shelf, without drawing out the shelf to the outside of the storage chamber.10-09-2008

Jin-Gi Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110134259METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CORRECTING SHAKINESS - Provided is a method, apparatus, and computer readable medium for correcting shakiness, in which the method includes generating using a hall sensor a hall sensor signal corresponding to displacement caused by a shock; determining whether the hall sensor signal exceeds a first threshold value; generating a shakiness correction control signal according to a result of the determination; and performing shakiness correction according to the shakiness correction control signal.06-09-2011
20110199696PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY AND OPTICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - An optical system includes a housing, a lens assembly, and a piezoelectric actuator assembly. The lens assembly includes a lens unit having at least one lens, and a lens frame that supports the lens unit and moves in the housing. The piezoelectric actuator assembly includes a base plate coupled to the housing, an elastic plate coupled to the base plate and including a protrusion protruding from a first surface of the elastic plate, a piezoelectric element coupled to a second surface of the elastic plate wherein the piezoelectric element vibrates when receiving electricity and transmits the vibration to the elastic plate, and a moving portion that supports the lens frame. The moving portion has a first end supported by the protrusion of the elastic plate and a second end slidably coupled to the base plate.08-18-2011

Ji Young Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090009010Low-Noise, High-Speed, High Precision and High-Thrust Flux Reversal Motor for Linear or Rotary Motion System - Disclosed herein is to a flux reversal motor. The flux reversal motor includes a mover, and a plurality of permanent magnets. The mover moves linearly relative to a stator. A plurality of permanent magnets, having identical polarities, is provided in the end of each mover tooth. The permanent magnets are arranged on the left and right sides of a protrusion of the end of the mover tooth. Thus low noise/low vibration, high speeds, high precision, and high thrust motion can be realized.01-08-2009

Jong-Koo Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100296951LINEAR COMPRESSOR - A linear featuring an improved oil feed performance compressor comprises a cylinder having a refrigerant compression space inside; a piston, linearly reciprocating inside the cylinder to compress refrigerant; a frame, to which one end of the cylinder is affixed and which has a mounting groove at a lower portion; an oil feed assembly settled in the mounting groove of the frame, for pumping/supplying oil; an oil supply path in a linear shape, which is positioned at a lower portion inside the frame to communicate with the mounting groove of the frame and with the bottom of the cylinder and which supplies oil between the cylinder and the piston; and an oil recovery path in a linear shape, which is at an upper portion inside the frame asymmetrically to the oil supply path to communicate with an upper side of the frame and with the top of the cylinder and which recovers oil between the cylinder and the piston. The oil feed assembly is in kit form, providing a plastic casing to accommodate an oil spring, first and second oil springs, an oil suction valve, and an oil discharge valve, to which at least two members are axially assembled. In so doing, the assembly process is facilitated and further productivity and assemblability of components are improved.11-25-2010
20100310393STATOR FOR LINEAR COMPRESSOR - A stator for a linear compressor comprises a coil winding, in which a coil winds in a circumference direction and current flows; a bobbin set, which is wound with the coil winding and which insulates the coil winding; and a plurality of core blocks, which are arranged in a circumference direction of the bobbin set at predetermined intervals from an axial direction of the bobbin set, which is advantageously used for simplifying the manufacturing process, enhancing the clamping force, cutting an overall production cost, and reducing the size of a product incorporating the same.12-09-2010
20100316513LINEAR COMPRESSOR - A linear compressor comprises: a fixed member including a cylinder for providing a refrigerant compression space; a movable member, which includes a piston for compressing refrigerant inside the cylinder and a supporter composed of a center portion being aligned with a center of the piston and a support portion extended radially of the piston and which makes a linear reciprocating movement about the fixed member; a plurality of mainsprings supported on the support portion of the supporter, for elastically supporting the piston in an axial direction; and a mass member, which includes a center portion to couple with the center portion of the supporter and a plurality of ends extended from the center portion to maintain an air-gap towards the support portion of the supporter and towards the mainsprings. The linear compressor of the present invention can accommodate a maximum mass member in a defined space of a linearly reciprocating movable member, so material loss is prevented and more installation space can be secured.12-16-2010

Jong-Moon Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100194562FAILURE RECOGNITION SYSTEM - A failure recognition system is disclosed. A failure recognition system includes a learning stage (S08-05-2010

Jung Hyun Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100058790ROTARY TYPE ULTRALOW TEMPERATURE REFRIGERANT SUPPLY APPARATUS - The rotary type ultralow temperature refrigerant supply apparatus includes a refrigerant introduction pipe coupled to the super conductive rotor for supplying a liquid-phase ultralow temperature refrigerant cooled by the refrigeration system to the evaporator, a refrigerant withdrawal pipe disposed spaced apart from the refrigerant introduction pipe for withdrawing a gas-phase ultralow temperature refrigerant obtained through the evaporation of the liquid-phase refrigerant by the evaporator and guiding the withdrawn gas-phase ultralow temperature refrigerant to the refrigeration system, and a vacuum housing fixedly disposed outside the refrigerant introduction pipe and the refrigerant withdrawal pipe, the vacuum housing having a vacuum heat insulation space defined inside.03-11-2010
20100060089DEVICE FOR COOLING CURRENT LINES OF SUPERCONDUCTING ROTATING MACHINE - A cooling device for current lines of a superconducting rotating machine, which is capable of removing heat generated from the current lines of the superconducting rotating machine, thereby effectively preventing a superconducting coil from being deformed due to the heat generated from the current lines, is disclosed. The cooling device includes heat conduction members respectively mounted to outer surfaces of the current lines. Each heat conduction member is in contact with an inner peripheral surface of the stator such that the heat conduction member transfers, to the stator, heat generated from a corresponding one of the current lines. The heat conduction member further includes insulators each surrounding a corresponding one of the current lines between a corresponding one of the heat conduction members and a power slip ring arranged in the stator, to thermally insulate the heat generated from the corresponding current line.03-11-2010
20100300119PUMP FOR SUPPLYING CRYOGENIC COOLANT - A pump for supplying a cryogenic liquid coolant in accordance with the present invention includes: a housing having an inlet port for introducing a cryogenic liquid coolant, an outlet port for discharging the cryogenic liquid coolant introduced through the inlet port, and a chamber for connecting the inlet port and the outlet port; an impeller rotatably retained in the housing for introducing the cryogenic liquid coolant through the inlet port and discharging the same through the outlet port; and a vapor exhausting part provided in the housing for exhausting vapor generated from the cryogenic liquid coolant.12-02-2010
20110092371COOLING FLUID PATH STRUCTURE FOR SUPERCONDUCTION ROTATING MACHINE - Disclosed is a cooling fluid path structure for a superconducting rotating machine, which includes: a fixed inlet fluid path fixed together with the fluid supply means; a rotating inlet fluid path adjacently connected to an outlet of the fixed inlet fluid path, which is for transferring the cooling fluid transferred from the fixed inlet fluid path to a cooling fluid path inlet provided in the rotor while rotating together with the rotor; a rotating outlet fluid path rotating together with the rotor, to which the cooling fluid discharged from a cooling fluid path outlet of the rotor is transferred; and a fixed outlet fluid path adjacently connected to the rotating outlet fluid path, which is for transferring the cooling fluid transferred from the rotating outlet fluid path to the fluid supply means while being fixed together with the fluid supply means, wherein the rotating outlet fluid path and the fixed outlet fluid path are disposed in such a manner that they surround outside of the rotating inlet fluid path and the fixed inlet fluid path.04-21-2011

Jung-Moo Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090071577PROCESS FOR MAKING TI-NI BASED FUNCTIONALLY GRADED ALLOYS AND TI-NI BASED FUNCTIONALLY GRADED ALLOYS PRODUCED THEREBY - The present invention relates to Ti—Ni based functionally graded alloys easy in proportional control, which are made by cold working and annealing Ti—Ni based alloys under a predetermined temperature gradient. The thus processed Ti—Ni based functionally graded alloys have a shape memory effect and an ultra elasticity and at the same time, have a consecutive variation of shape depending on a temperature variation.03-19-2009

Kangwon Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110145611METHOD OF MEASURING POWER CONSUMPTION OF ELECTRIC APPLIANCE - A method of measuring power consumption of an electric appliance is provided. The method may include determining an operation mode of the electric appliance, extracting power consumption data corresponding to the determined operation mode of the electric appliance, and calculating an integrated power consumption based on the extracted power consumption data and the operation time of the electric appliance.06-16-2011

Kangwook Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110120174COMPRESSOR - The present invention relates to a rotary compressor comprising an electric motor part for supplying electric power and a compression mechanism part for compressing a refrigerant while first and second rotary members (05-26-2011
20110120178COMPRESSOR - The present invention provides a compressor, comprising a stator (05-26-2011
20110123366COMPRESSOR - A compressor eliminates sliding contacts between a cylinder (05-26-2011
20110123381COMPRESSOR - The present invention provides a compressor, comprising: a stator (05-26-2011
20110126579COMPRESSOR - The present invention relates to a rotary compressor comprising an electric motor part (06-02-2011
20110129370COMPRESSOR - A compressor comprises: a hermetically sealed container; a stator fixedly installed within the hermetically sealed container; a first rotary member rotating, within the stator, around a first rotary shaft longitudinally extending concentrically with the center of the stator by a rotating electromagnetic field from the stator, and provided with first and second covers fixed to upper and lower parts and rotating integrally with each other; a second rotary member space for compressing a refrigerant in a compression space formed between the first and second rotary members while rotating, within the first rotary member, around the second rotary shaft extending through the first and second covers upon receipt of a rotational force from the first rotary member; a vane for transmitting the rotational force to the second rotary member from the first rotary member, and partitioning the compression space into a suction region for sucking the refrigerant and a compression region for compressing/discharging the refrigerant; and first and second bearings fixed to the inside of the hermetically sealed container, and rotatably supporting the first and second rotary members in an axial direction.06-02-2011

Koonseok Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110018729HOME APPLIANCE AND SIGNAL OUTPUT METHOD THEREOF - A home appliance and a signal output method thereof are disclosed. The home appliance outputs product information in the form of a sound signal, which is transmitted to a service center at a remote site over a communication network so that the service center can readily check the state of the home appliance. A digital signal including product information of the home appliance is converted into a sound signal based on a plurality of frequency signals. Therefore, a larger amount of data can be rapidly transmitted for a fault diagnosis, so as to improve fault diagnosis accuracy.01-27-2011

Kyoung Jun Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090188268Ceiling type air conditioner - There is provided a ceiling type air conditioner capable of controlling the operation of at least one of a moving unit for moving a brush assembly or a suctioning unit for suctioning foreign matters stored in the brush assembly based on the position of the brush assembly for collecting and storing the foreign matters filtered by a filter. Therefore, it is possible to properly control the movement of the brush assembly to effectively collect and store the foreign matters filtered by the filter. In addition, since a user does not have to exchange or clean the filter, it is possible to prevent inconvenience from being caused by exchanging or cleaning the filter and to prevent the filter from being contaminated.07-30-2009

Kyu Bum Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100251784FABRIC TREATING MACHINE - A fabric treating machine includes a spray nozzle for spraying water supplied from a water supply passage into an inner tub and a spray nozzle combining unit for combining the spray nozzle with a case. Fabric loaded in the inner tub can be effectively soaked through the spray nozzle. Furthermore, a spray direction of the spray nozzle can be accurately adjusted when the spray nozzle is fitted in the case, and thus the spray nozzle can be easily fitted in the case and water sprayed through the spray nozzle can be prevented from overflowing.10-07-2010
20100281927WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine includes: a cabinet forming an external appearance and having an open upper portion; a reservoir hanging within the cabinet and allowing washing water to be put therein; a washing tub rotatably disposed within the reservoir and accommodating the laundry; and a spray nozzle spraying washing water into the washing tub such that one boundary of sprayed washing machine reaches a side wall of the washing tub and the other boundary of the sprayed washing water reaches the bottom of the washing tub, wherein the spray nozzle includes: a tube part forming a passage along which washing water is introduced; and a spray part connected with the tube part to spray washing water and disposed such that a spray face against which washing water discharged from the tube part splashes is bent at a certain angle with respect to a discharge direction of the tube part. The laundry can be effectively wet by increasing a spray range of washing water.11-11-2010

Kyu Hwan Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090071202Washing machine - A washing machine having a lifter is disclosed. The washing machine comprises a housing; a tub provided in the housing and holding washing water therein; a drum rotatably mounted in the tub and receiving laundry therein; and a lifter mounted to an inner surface of the drum to lift the laundry while rotating along with the drum, wherein the lifter is formed to have a nonlinear shape, and wherein the lifter is oriented such that a centerline thereof forms a predetermined angle with respect to a rotational axis of the drum.03-19-2009
20090139038WASHING MACHINE - Disclosed is a washing machine, The washing machine includes a tub to contain washing water; a drum rotatably installed in the tub to contain laundry to be washed; a detergent box to contain a detergent supplied to the inside of the tub; and a steam generating device to heat water to generate steam, supply the generated steam to the drum, and supply the heated water selectively to the detergent box.06-04-2009
20090293551Laundry apparatus - A laundry apparatus is disclosed. A laundry apparatus includes a cabinet, a drum rotatable in the cabinet, a weight balancer compensating eccentric rotation of the drum, and a securing member inertedly securing the weight balancer to the drum.12-03-2009

Kyung-Bae Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080303907Shake correction module for photographing apparatus - A shake correction module for a photographing apparatus, including a base plate, a first slider member capable of moving in a first axis direction with respect to the base plate and accommodating a photographing device, a first drive portion moving the first slider member in the first axis direction, a second slider member capable of moving in a second axis direction that is perpendicular to the first axis direction, a second drive portion moving the second slider member in the second axis direction, and a support member attached to the base plate and pressing one of the first and second slider members. The shake correction module can reduce the effect of shaking during photographing.12-11-2008

Kyung Sub Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100031648HYDRAULIC FLOW SHARING SYSTEM FOR EXCAVATING AND PIPE LAYING WORK - A hydraulic flow sharing system for excavating and pipe laying work is provided, which can prevent the abrupt change of a traveling speed during traveling through compulsory sharing of the flow rate applied to a working device and a traveling apparatus when a combined operation, in which the traveling apparatus and the working device such as a boom are simultaneously driven, is performed.02-11-2010

Kyu Won Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100050345CONTROL METHOD OF LAUNDRY MACHINE - A control method of a laundry machine comprising a water supply, washing and rinsing cycle, the control method includes first determination step performed prior to the rinsing cycle and determining a kind of detergent, second determination step performed during a first rinsing course of the rinsing cycle and determining an amount of remained detergent in a rinsing water, and condition determination step of at least one following rinsing course based on the kind and amount of the remained detergent.03-04-2010

Moon Seok Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080290775REFRIGERATOR - The refrigerator according to preferred embodiments of the present invention includes a main body in which storage space is formed; a door pivotably mounted at a front of the main body; a hinge member connecting the main body with the door; and a receiving member which is mounted at an upper surface of the main body and accommodates a lead wire extended from at least one of the main body and door.11-27-2008

Sang Bok Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100104868MULTI-FUNCTIONAL HYBRID FIBER BY SIMULTANEOUS MULTI-COMPONENT DEPOSITION, COMPOSITE MATERIAL WITH THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a multi-functional hybrid fiber, a composite material with the same, and a method of manufacturing the same. The multi-functional hybrid fiber includes a carbon fiber having a bundle of a plurality of continuous fibers, the continuous fiber having an external diameter of 5 μm to 10 μm, a nano particle attached to an outer surface of the carbon fiber by an electrophoretic deposition method, and a metal attached to the outer surface of the carbon fiber by an electroplating method. The nano particle and metal are mixed and attached to the outer surface of the carbon fiber by the simultaneous electrophoretic deposition and electroplating methods.04-29-2010

Sangik Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110277334CLOTH TREATING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a cloth treating apparatus, including a cabinet which forms an exterior thereof, a drum rotatably mounted to the cabinet, a heat pump for supplying hot air to the drum, a steam generator for supplying steam to the drum, and a water tank for supplying water to the steam generator, wherein the water tank is positioned on a refrigerant flow passage of the heat pump, thereby increasing steam generating efficiency by elevating an initial temperature of the water used for the steam generation.11-17-2011
20110280736CONTROL METHOD OF DRYER - A control method of a dryer is disclosed. A control method of a dryer including a heat pump having a variable velocity type compressor, the control method includes steps of selecting at least one course supplying air or dried air; increasing an activation velocity of the compressor to a target velocity, as the selected course is implemented; and adjusting an open degree of an expansion valve provided in the heat pump.11-17-2011

Sang Ik Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110289794CONTROL METHOD OF DRYER - A control method of a dryer is disclosed. A control method of a dryer including a heat pump having a inverter compressor includes determining a driving condition of the dryer; and adjusting at least one of an electric power supplied to the inverter compressor and a driving velocity of the compressor based on the driving condition.12-01-2011

Sangjun Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110047713METHOD OF TREATING LAUNDRY - A method of treating laundry is provided, which sequentially supplies wash water having a temperature higher than a user's setup temperature and wash water having a temperature lower than the user's setup temperature to perform a washing cycle, thereby raising the washing efficiency without increasing the usage of detergent as well as maintaining the temperature of wash water to the user's setup temperature.03-03-2011
20110061171WASHING MACHINE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a washing machine and a method of operating the washing machine. In operating the washing machine according to inputted settings, each washing cycle is divided into a plurality of steps, and a washing tub or pulsator is controlled to be differently operated for each step. Accordingly, the washing machine may be operated in various patterns to effectively remove contaminants from the laundry.03-17-2011
20110126358WASHING MACHINE AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - Provided are a washing machine and a method of controlling the washing machine, which can effectively wet laundry by varying a spraying pattern for spraying washing water into a washing tub considering water pressure of the washing water supplied to the washing tub even when the water pressure varies.06-02-2011
20110126359WASHING MACHINE AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - Provided are a washing machine and a method of controlling the washing machine. The method includes measuring a time required for an amount of washing water supplied to a washing tub to reach a predetermined reference amount, determining a water pressure of the washing water in accordance with the measured time, and varying a water supply time in accordance with the determined water pressure. The water supply time can be adjusted according to the water pressure, it can be prevented that the washing performance is varied whenever the wash water is varied. Thus, the washing performance can be improved regardless of the water pressure.06-02-2011

Sang Kwan Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100104868MULTI-FUNCTIONAL HYBRID FIBER BY SIMULTANEOUS MULTI-COMPONENT DEPOSITION, COMPOSITE MATERIAL WITH THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a multi-functional hybrid fiber, a composite material with the same, and a method of manufacturing the same. The multi-functional hybrid fiber includes a carbon fiber having a bundle of a plurality of continuous fibers, the continuous fiber having an external diameter of 5 μm to 10 μm, a nano particle attached to an outer surface of the carbon fiber by an electrophoretic deposition method, and a metal attached to the outer surface of the carbon fiber by an electroplating method. The nano particle and metal are mixed and attached to the outer surface of the carbon fiber by the simultaneous electrophoretic deposition and electroplating methods.04-29-2010

Seungjun Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110165004ROTARY-TYPE 2-STAGE COMPRESSOR - The present invention provides a 2-stage rotary compressor which includes a hermetic container, a rotating shaft provided in the hermetic container and transferring a rotation force, a low pressure compression assembly including a low pressure roller eccentrically rotated around the center of the rotating shaft, a low pressure cylinder accommodating the low pressure roller, and a low pressure vane partitioning the inner space of the low pressure cylinder, a high pressure compression assembly including a high pressure roller eccentrically rotated around the center of the rotating shaft, a high pressure cylinder accommodating the high pressure roller, and a high pressure vane partitioning the inner space of the high pressure cylinder, a connection pipe providing a passage so that the refrigerant compressed in the low pressure compression assembly can be introduced into the high pressure compression assembly, and an injection pipe connected to the connection pipe. The inner diameter of a middle portion of the connection pipe is greater than the inner diameters of both end portions of the connection pipe.07-07-2011

Soon Jo Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080256988Door on drum type washing machine or laundry dryer - Door on a laundry dryer/drum type washing machine including a door frame having a central opening, for opening/closing an opening in a front part of a cabinet for introduction/taking out of laundry, an outer window fixed to a front surface of the door frame, and an inner window fixed to a rear surface of the door frame, wherein the door frame has a front surface curved in left/right directions, and the outer window is curved the same with the door frame, thereby providing a good design of a door and improving washing and drying performance.10-23-2008
20100162586LAUNDRY DRIER - A laundry drier is provided. The laundry drier includes a base, a drying drum, a front cover, a back cover, a top cover, and side covers. The base includes an air passage in the inside of the base, and at least one discharge port for discharging air that has flowed into the air passage. The drying drum is provided above the base and receives the laundry. The front cover is mounted in front of the drying drum, and the back cover is mounted in the rear side of the drying drum. The top cover is mounted above the drying drum, and the side covers are mounted in the lateral sides of the drying drum and have at least two discharge holes.07-01-2010
20110056086DRUM FOR WASHER AND DRYER - Drum for a washer and a dryer including a cylindrical metal body part, reduced parts at opposite end parts of the body part, each having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the body part, and bent parts each having a folded edge of the reduced part, thereby providing a drum that can prevent occurrence of vibration and noise.03-10-2011
20110192886DRUM FOR WASHER AND DRYER - Drum for a washer and a dryer including a cylindrical metal body part, reduced parts at opposite end parts of the body part, each having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the body part, and bent parts each having a folded edge of the reduced part, thereby providing a drum that can prevent occurrence of vibration and noise.08-11-2011

Patent applications by Soon Jo Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Un Yong Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090064722Laundry treatment machine and method of controlling motor of laundry treatment machine - There are provided a laundry treatment machine and a method of controlling the motor of the laundry treatment machine. In the laundry treatment machine and the method of controlling the motor of the laundry treatment machine, when it is sensed that the motor is overloaded, the motor is driven by setting the rotation starting point of the motor back from the previously set position. Therefore, the motor is prevented from being restrained due to the overload of the motor so that it is possible to prevent the abnormal noise of the motor from being generated, to prevent the temperature from rising, and to improve the mobility of the motor.03-12-2009
20090066284Laundry treatment machine and method of controlling the same - There are provided a laundry treatment machine and a method of controlling the same. A temperature around a motor is sensed and the range of current input to the motor in accordance with the sensed temperature is limited in stages. Therefore, the surrounding of the motor can be prevented from being overheated. In addition, since the range of the current input to the motor is limited in stages, when the current applied to the motor is limited, abnormal noise is not generated and the torque of the motor can be maximized.03-12-2009

Won Oh Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100104868MULTI-FUNCTIONAL HYBRID FIBER BY SIMULTANEOUS MULTI-COMPONENT DEPOSITION, COMPOSITE MATERIAL WITH THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a multi-functional hybrid fiber, a composite material with the same, and a method of manufacturing the same. The multi-functional hybrid fiber includes a carbon fiber having a bundle of a plurality of continuous fibers, the continuous fiber having an external diameter of 5 μm to 10 μm, a nano particle attached to an outer surface of the carbon fiber by an electrophoretic deposition method, and a metal attached to the outer surface of the carbon fiber by an electroplating method. The nano particle and metal are mixed and attached to the outer surface of the carbon fiber by the simultaneous electrophoretic deposition and electroplating methods.04-29-2010

Yang Koo Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100000211HYDRAULIC CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR EXCAVATOR - A hydraulic circuit for an excavator is provided, which includes first to third hydraulic pumps, a first traveling control valve and a first boom control valve successively installed along a first center bypass line from a downstream side of the first hydraulic pump, a second traveling control valve and a second boom control valve successively installed along a second center bypass line from a downstream side of the second hydraulic pump, a swing control valve connected between the third hydraulic pump and a swing motor to control the operation of the swing motor in accordance with an external valve switching signal, and a confluence line connected between a third center bypass line and a flow path of the second boom control valve to make hydraulic fluid from the third hydraulic pump join hydraulic fluid in a neutral position of the swing control valve. According to the hydraulic control circuit, the swing motor can be controlled independently by the fluid pressure being applied through the third hydraulic pump, and the speed of actuators can be kept without insufficiency of the flow rate during the swing composite operation through joining of the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic fluid from the working devices such as the boom, arm, and the like.01-07-2010
20100043420HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - A hydraulic system for construction equipment is provided, which can increase the driving speed of a corresponding working device by making hydraulic fluid of a hydraulic pump, which is added to the hydraulic system having two hydraulic pumps in the construction equipment, join hydraulic fluid on the working device side, and can intercept the supply of hydraulic fluid from the working device side to a traveling apparatus side when the working device and the traveling apparatus are simultaneously manipulated.02-25-2010
20100319338HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR EXCAVATOR - A hydraulic circuit for an excavator is provided, which includes at least one first working device control valve having a first traveling control valve and a first boom control valve successively installed along a first center bypass line from a downstream side of a first hydraulic pump, at least one second working device control valve having a second traveling control valve and a second boom control valve successively installed along a second center bypass line from a downstream side of a second hydraulic pump, a third hydraulic pump providing fluid pressure to a swing motor installed on a third center bypass line, a swing control valve installed on a downstream side of the third hydraulic pump and shifted, in accordance with a valve switching signal input from the outside, to supply hydraulic fluid discharged from the third hydraulic pump to the swing motor, and a boom confluence line connected between an output port of the swing control valve and an input port of the boom control value to make the hydraulic fluid discharged from the third hydraulic pump join hydraulic fluid on the input port side of the boom control valve through the third center bypass line when the direction of the boom control valve is changed.12-23-2010

Yongju Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110277334CLOTH TREATING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a cloth treating apparatus, including a cabinet which forms an exterior thereof, a drum rotatably mounted to the cabinet, a heat pump for supplying hot air to the drum, a steam generator for supplying steam to the drum, and a water tank for supplying water to the steam generator, wherein the water tank is positioned on a refrigerant flow passage of the heat pump, thereby increasing steam generating efficiency by elevating an initial temperature of the water used for the steam generation.11-17-2011
20110280736CONTROL METHOD OF DRYER - A control method of a dryer is disclosed. A control method of a dryer including a heat pump having a variable velocity type compressor, the control method includes steps of selecting at least one course supplying air or dried air; increasing an activation velocity of the compressor to a target velocity, as the selected course is implemented; and adjusting an open degree of an expansion valve provided in the heat pump.11-17-2011

Yong Ju Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110289794CONTROL METHOD OF DRYER - A control method of a dryer is disclosed. A control method of a dryer including a heat pump having a inverter compressor includes determining a driving condition of the dryer; and adjusting at least one of an electric power supplied to the inverter compressor and a driving velocity of the compressor based on the driving condition.12-01-2011

Yongkeon Lee, Changwon-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110047714LAUNDRY TREATMENT MACHINE AND THE METHOD OF THE SAME - A lint filter in a laundry treatment machine includes a lower filter for filtering out debris of washing water and an upper filter for collecting debris as well as filtering out foreign substances of washing water flowed in from the lower filter. Since debris is collected in the upper filter, recontamination by debris can be prevented and cleaning of a lint filter can be simplified. The upper filter and the lower filter are connected by a connection path and as washing water and debris in the lower filter move to the upper filter at the time rising water flows of washing water are generated, debris can be collected inside the upper filter, and debris can be collected by using rising flows of washing water. A filter cover is combined with a filter frame and a filter body as a tightly coupled single body, and the filter cover is detached only from the filter frame while tightly coupled with the filter body, so that attaching and detaching is made simple and cleaning thereof can be simplified.03-03-2011