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1.

CONSOLE TABLE APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18525299
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-30
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
  • ECOPLASTIC CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Young Beom
  • Yoon, Min Chul
  • Bae, Won Young
  • Shin, Hyo Jin
  • Cho, Won Sang
  • Park, Dong Jin
  • Choi, Ui Seong

Abstract

A console table apparatus for a vehicle includes a first link module configured to selectively slide along a table, which can be drawn out from a console for a vehicle and positioned in an in use state and can be switched to a stored state. The console table apparatus also includes a second link module configured to support the first link module in the in use state and to selectively release a locking state as the table is switched to the stored state. The second link module is stored inside the console together with the first link module in the stored state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for

2.

VEHICLE AIR VENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18375315
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-29
First Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Seung Cheol
  • Kim, Geun Heung

Abstract

A vehicle air vent system includes a garnish mounted on a cockpit and a vent module configured to discharge air transferred from an air conditioner together with the garnish and be covered by the garnish, wherein the vent module includes a duct housing into which the air transferred from the air conditioner is introduced, a nozzle configured to be disposed in the duct housing and rotate in the duct housing to guide the air introduced into the duct housing, a first wing configured to be disposed in front of the nozzle in an air flow direction and rotate in the duct housing in a different direction from a direction in which the nozzle rotates, a second wing configured to be disposed in front of the first wing in the air flow direction and disposed behind the garnish to guide air passing through the first wing, and a rotation driving assembly configured to connect the nozzle and the second wing and rotate the nozzle and the second wing in the same direction.

IPC Classes  ?

3.

NOZZLE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18531415
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-06
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
  • DY AUTO CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Kyung Hwan
  • Kong, Nak Kyoung
  • Cha, Dong Eun
  • Wang, Sang Heon
  • Kim, Jae Hyoung
  • Lee, Jong Wook
  • Lee, Gyu Seon

Abstract

A nozzle system includes: a nozzle housing configured to allow fluid flowing from a reservoir located in a vehicle body to flow thereinto; a nozzle cover located at an upper end of the nozzle housing and configured to form a flow path for the fluid flowing into the nozzle housing; and at least two or more nozzle chips configured to face a sensor part. Each of the nozzle chips is detachably coupled to a corresponding opening located in the nozzle cover. The nozzle chips includes two or more discharge ports having different spray angles, where the fluid is sprayed to an area of the sensor part at each of the spray angles through each of the discharge ports.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 1/66 - Other vehicle fittings for cleaning for cleaning vehicle exterior
  • B05B 1/14 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening
  • B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material

4.

NOZZLE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18373015
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-26
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
  • DY AUTO CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Kyung Hwan
  • Kong, Nak Kyoung
  • Cha, Dong Eun
  • Wang, Sang Heon
  • Kim, Jae Hyoung
  • Lee, Jong Wook
  • Lee, Gyu Seon

Abstract

A nozzle system includes a head part having a spray part formed at a location corresponding to a sensor part and a body part having a portion of the head part inserted thereinto and located therein. The body part includes an inlet part configured to allow fluid to flow into the body part therethrough. The nozzle system includes a delay part insertable into at least the portion of the head part and located in the body part. The delay part protrudes in a movement direction of the head part. The fluid flows into the body part and the head part is moved along the delay part and the fluid is sprayed out of the spray part of the head part when the head part is located at and clear of an end of the delay part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05B 1/34 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl
  • B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages

5.

TABLE DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18386920
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-03
First Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
  • KBI DONGKOOK IND. CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jang, Yeong Jae
  • Kim, Hye Kyung
  • Cho, Won Sang
  • Song, Ji Hye
  • Park, Chang Bok
  • Son, Dong Il

Abstract

A table device for a vehicle includes: a table mounted on a fixing unit and provided to slide forward; a first stopper mounted on the fixing unit and configured to move up and down and to restrict a movement of the table; and a second stopper rotatably mounted on the fixing unit. The second stopper can latch to and be positioned on the first stopper to restrict upward and downward movements of the first stopper. The second stopper is configured to selectively rotate by a forward acceleration or force generated in an event of a vehicle collision to be released from the latching of the first stopper.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for

6.

CONSOLE BOX

      
Application Number KR2024003216
Publication Number 2024/191185
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-13
Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Yang, Hyo Keun

Abstract

This console box comprises: a console tray including an accommodation space; a side cover fixed to the console tray; a hinge housing locked/unlocked to/from the side cover; a middle cover locked/unlocked to/from the hinge housing; a front hinge structure which is disposed at one side of the hinge housing and penetrates the middle cover and the hinge housing; and a rear hinge structure which is disposed at the other side of the hinge housing and penetrates the hinge housing and the side cover, wherein the middle cover opens the accommodation space by rotating, together with the hinge housing, with respect to the side cover around the rear hinge structure when locked to the hinge housing, or opens the accommodation space by rotating with respect to the hinge housing around the front hinge structure when unlocked from the hinge housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • B60N 2/75 - Arm-rests
  • B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

7.

TETHER CLIP, PILLAR STRUCTURE PROVIDED WITH THE SAME, AND ASSEMBLY METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18625855
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-03
First Publication Date 2024-07-25
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Jiseob
  • Myoung, Hyochul
  • Seong, Changmo
  • Yi, Sangwook
  • Kim, Y Tae
  • Doh, Yoo Sung

Abstract

A pillar structure includes a tether clip including a clip body having a panel anchor part and a trim anchor portion. The tether clip further includes: a head anchor part configured to be combined with the trim anchor portion, and a tether connecting the clip body and the head anchor part. The pillar structure further includes: a pillar panel connected with the panel anchor part; and a pillar trim including a tether clip bracket of which a head anchor part insertion hole and a trim anchor portion coupling hole are formed thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 21/216 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member comprising tether means for limitation of cover motion during deployment
  • B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
  • B60R 21/213 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle roof frames or pillars

8.

SLIM-TYPE AIR VENT OF VEHICLE

      
Application Number 17784391
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-19
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Lee, Su Young

Abstract

The present invention relates to a slim-type air vent of a vehicle. More specifically, the present invention can easily change a flow channel of air, which is discharged toward an exit through an outflow part of a duct, by means of each rotation relative to a hinge, according to a rotation state of a knob. The present invention comprises: a duct having an inflow part through which air is introduced and an outflow part enlarged compared with the inflow part and formed to communicate therewith; a vane device for controlling the direction and the volume of the air discharged through an exit formed in the outflow part of the duct; and a knob for providing a driving force such that the vane device rotates about a hinge.

IPC Classes  ?

9.

SENSOR CLEANING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18132742
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-10
First Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
  • DY AUTO CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Yoon, Hyun Woo
  • Yang, Sung Min
  • Kim, Jae Hyoung
  • Kang, Sin Won

Abstract

A sensor cleaning device includes a chamber portion disposed on the outer circumferential surface of a sensor and has an air passage and a discharge port formed therein. A blocking portion is coupled to the chamber portion to shield the discharge port and is configured to selectively open the discharge port by the injection pressure of injected air. A holder portion is coupled to the chamber portion while covering the blocking portion and is configured to control the opening displacement of the blocking portion when the blocking portion is opened.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • B08B 5/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets, e.g. blowing-out cavities
  • B60S 1/54 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices using gas, e.g. hot air
  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

10.

AIR VENT OF CAR

      
Application Number 18521136
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-28
First Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Park, Jea Yong

Abstract

An air vent of a car includes a horizontal blade installed at a discharge port of a housing and including an upper horizontal blade and a lower horizontal blade, a link having one end coupled to a longitudinal end of the upper horizontal blade and the other end coupled to a longitudinal end of the lower horizontal blade, a plurality of vertical blades rotatably coupled to the housing and arranged at rear of the horizontal blade, an adjustment knob coupled to the upper horizontal blade so as to be movable in a horizontal direction, and a rotation bar coupled to the adjustment knob and connected to the vertical blades.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

11.

ACTUATORS FOR ELECTRIC AIR VENTS IN AUTOMOBILES

      
Application Number KR2023013682
Publication Number 2024/063429
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Geun Heung

Abstract

The present invention relates to actuators for electric air vents in automobiles, and more specifically, even when an external force is applied to an operation knob, a gear part and a motor are prevented from being deformed or damaged by the external force applied to the operation knob. The present invention is achieved by comprising: a forward/reverse motor (100) that, by a signal outputted from a control device (500), generates a driving force so as to rotate a shaft (600) in a forward/reverse direction; an input gear (110) formed in one direction and the other direction according to the rotation direction of the shaft (600) which rotates according to the driving force generated by the forward/reverse motor (100); a reduction gear part (200) that receives rotational force transmitted through the input gear (110) and rotates in one direction and the other direction; and a slip gear part (300) that receives rotational force transmitted through the reduction gear part (200) and rotates in one direction and the other direction, wherein the slip gear part (300) comprises a slip housing (310) in which a first coupling groove (311) and a second coupling groove (312) are formed on left and right sides so as to communicate, and which has serrated teeth (313) that engage with the reduction gear part (200) formed on an outer peripheral surface, a slip shaft (320) of which one side portion is inserted into the first coupling groove (311) formed in the slip housing (310), a slip rubber (340) fixedly installed between the slip shaft (320) and an inner surface of the first coupling groove (311), a slip bush (330) of which one side portion is withdrawn from and inserted into the second coupling groove (312) so as to be selectively assembled and separated from the one side portion of the slip shaft (320) that is inserted through the first coupling groove (311) in which the slip rubber (340) is installed, using a keyway method, and a housing (400) that maintains the slip housing (310) and the reduction gear part (200) in a state of being installed so as to interlock with each other, in a state in which the other side portion of the slip bush (330) and the other side portion of the slip shaft (320) are withdrawn to the outside.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • F16H 57/023 - Mounting or installation of gears or shafts in gearboxes, e.g. methods or means for assembly

12.

Lighting device with garnish body

      
Application Number 18242130
Grant Number 12151611
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-05
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Grant Date 2024-11-26
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
  • HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Oh, Jun Geun
  • Lee, Min Ha
  • Kim, Kyu Rok
  • Kim, Byoung Wook
  • Jung, Hoe Won
  • Shin, Ho Sung
  • Cho, Seong Cheon

Abstract

A lighting device includes a light guide plate configured to guide and diffuse a light from a light source, and a garnish body including a lighting area to which the diffused light is radiated, wherein the light guide plate is disposed at a predetermined angle with respect to the garnish body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 3/62 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides
  • B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
  • B60Q 3/64 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides for a single lighting device
  • B60Q 3/78 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for generating luminous strips, e.g. for marking trim component edges
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems

13.

STRUCTURE FOR FIXING MOVABLE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18079232
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-12
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA Inc. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kong, Byung Seok
  • Kim, Geun Heung

Abstract

Disclosed is a structure for fixing a movable device. The structure for fixing a movable device includes a rail unit mounted inside the floor of a vehicle, a storage part configured to be movable along the rail unit, and a fixing unit provided on the storage part so as to be adjacent to the rail unit to limit movement of the storage part. The fixing unit includes a housing disposed in the storage part, a locking rod disposed in the housing and configured to be insertable into a fixing bracket disposed on the rail unit, a first limiting rod configured to limit movement of the locking rod in a vertical direction, and a second limiting rod configured to limit movement of the first limiting rod in the state of separation of the first limiting rod from the locking rod.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space

14.

MOVING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18090688
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-29
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • Nifco Korea Inc. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kong, Byung Seok
  • Kim, Geun Heung

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a moving device, and as one embodiment of the present disclosure. The moving device includes a rail unit positioned to be embedded in a floor of a vehicle, a storage unit moved along the rail unit, a magnetic unit positioned in the storage unit and configured to be moved along the rail unit, a magnetic shield unit positioned on both side surfaces of the magnetic unit to increase adherence between the magnetic unit and the rail unit, and a fixing unit fastened to the floor and the storage unit to limit the movement of the storage unit. The magnetic unit is configured to have opposite polarities on both sides with respect to the longitudinal direction of the rail unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space

15.

Seat Rail for Vehicle

      
Application Number 17978563
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-01
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • Hyundai Transys Inc. (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO Korea Inc. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Eun Sue
  • You, Jung Sang
  • Kim, Myung Hoe
  • Lee, Dae Hee
  • Yun, Ki Young
  • Kim, Chan Ju
  • Yoo, Eom Seok
  • Kim, Gyong Min
  • Choi, Jin Wook
  • Kim, Geun Heung
  • Baek, In Gul

Abstract

An embodiment seat rail for a vehicle includes a fixed rail having a rail slit therein, the rail slit being extended in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, a moving rail having a lower end inserted into the fixed rail through the rail slit, the moving rail being movable in the longitudinal direction along the rail slit, and a front screen or a rear screen covering the rail slit and connecting a front end of the fixed rail to the moving rail or a rear end of the fixed rail to the moving rail, respectively, wherein the front screen or the rear screen is configured to perform a winding operation or a releasing operation when the moving rail moves, the winding operation being performed by elasticity of the front screen or the rear screen.

IPC Classes  ?

16.

LED lamp for a vehicle and a method of manufacturing the same using mid and magnetic induction technologies

      
Application Number 18140447
Grant Number 12065073
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-27
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Grant Date 2024-08-20
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • BS TECHNICS CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
  • HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
  • ALPS ELECTRIC KOREA CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Jun Sik
  • Choi, Jung Sik
  • Kim, Young Do
  • Jung, Tae Kyoung
  • Han, Seung-Sik
  • Chang, Hong-Sik
  • Cho, Kwang-Pyo
  • Lee, Young-Ju
  • Park, Jong-Hyun
  • Lee, Jin-Won
  • Oh, Jun-Geun
  • Kim, Cheon-Ho
  • Im, Young-Jai
  • Oh, Sun-Mi
  • Lee, Kang-Sun
  • Kim, Sae-Ah
  • Park, Jong-Eun
  • Lee, Kwan-Woo
  • Lee, Jong-Chae
  • Park, Jun-Hyun
  • Lee, Won-Il
  • Park, Dae-Woo

Abstract

A light-emitting diode (LED) lamp for a vehicle and a method of manufacturing the same use MID and magnetic induction technologies. The LED lamp includes a LED module, a housing accommodating the LED module, and a molded interconnect device (MID) electrode formed on a surface of the housing. The LED module may be mounted on the MID electrode by soldering using magnetic induction heating, the housing may be an injection molded product, and the MID electrode may be formed on the housing using a MID process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

17.

GLOVE BOX WITH DAMPER

      
Application Number 17862296
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-11
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Moon, Yong Gon
  • Kim, Hak Young
  • Kim, Jung Hun

Abstract

A damper for a glove box includes a cylinder, a piston movably disposed in the cylinder, and a valve movably disposed in an accommodation portion of the piston. The piston includes a piston body in which an orifice is formed and a rod formed to protrude from the piston body and in which the accommodation portion is disposed. The valve includes a valve body, a pin formed to protrude from the valve body to have an end portion thereof disposed in the orifice, and a leg formed to protrude from the valve body. The valve is configured to move due to movement of the piston in a direction opposite to a movement direction of the piston to have the leg come into contact with the piston body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/06 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space mounted on or below dashboards
  • F16F 15/023 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using fluid means

18.

WIND DIRECTION CONTROLLING DEVICE OF SLIM-TYPE AIR VENT FOR AUTOMOBILE

      
Application Number 17776804
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-10
First Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Lee, Ji Hun

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wind direction controlling device of a slim-type air vent for an automobile. More specifically, an air distributor and an air guide are mounted to an air duct of the slim-type air vent to make it easy to adjust the discharge volume and the vertical discharge angle of air discharged through a discharge portion of the air duct. The present invention comprises: a slim air duct (100) having an air inlet (110) and an air outlet (120) which pass therethrough, wherein air generated in an air conditioning device flows in through the air outlet (120) and then is discharged to the outside through the air outlet (120); an air distributor (200) rotatably installed inside the slim air duct (100); and an air guide (300) installed and fixed inside the air duct (100) so that the air distributed by the air distributor (200) is discharged through the air outlet (120) as the Coanda effect is generated in the upward-forward and downward-forward directions.

IPC Classes  ?

19.

ROOF AIR VENT FOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number 17776753
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-10
First Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lim, Yang Mook
  • Cho, Byung Gi

Abstract

The present invention relates to a roof air vent for a vehicle and, more specifically, to a roof air vent which permits a passenger onboard the vehicle to conveniently control, as needed, a wide distribution of air being supplied into the vehicle through the roof air vent. The roof air vent comprises: an outer bezel (110) which has an air flow hole (111) penetrated in the central portion thereof and has a mounting hole (112) penetrated in an outer region of the air flow hole (111); a spacer ring (160) which is mounted in the air flow hole (111); a plurality of vanes (140), each of which has both lateral ends rotatably coupled to a hinge shaft (161) formed on the inner surface of the spacer ring (160); a link (150) which connects one vane (140) to another vane (140) so as to allow the plurality of vanes (140) to simultaneously rotate about the hinge shaft (161); an inner bezel (120) which is mounted so as to be able to vertically enter and exit the mounting hole (112) formed in the outer region of the air flow hole (111); and a cover (170) which is mounted on the upper part of the outer bezel (110) so as to prevent the inner bezel (120) and the spacer ring (160) from being separated from the air flow hole (111) and the mounting hole (112), respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant

20.

CLIP FOR FIXING VEHICLE TRIM

      
Application Number KR2021013519
Publication Number 2023/054774
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-01
Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Doh, Yoo Sung

Abstract

A clip for fixing a vehicle trim is provided. The clip has plate-shaped first and second elastically-deformable parts. The first elastically-deformable part has a counterpart-hooking part, which is in contact with one surface of a trim having an insertion hole and protrudes from the upper side thereof, and has a boss-hooking part protruding from the lower side thereof. The second elastically-deformable part has a counterpart-hooking part, which is contact with one surface of the trim and protrudes from the lower side thereof, and has a boss-hooking part protruding from the upper side thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
  • F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips

21.

Hook assembly for door curtain of vehicle

      
Application Number 17571673
Grant Number 12030370
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-10
First Publication Date 2023-03-02
Grant Date 2024-07-09
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Do-Won
  • Shim, Jong-Woo
  • Kim, Min-Jung
  • Doh, Yoo-Sung

Abstract

This application relates to a hook assembly for a door curtain of a vehicle. The hook assembly is installed on a door panel to which a door curtain is hooked and fixed. The hook assembly includes a hook body installed to pass through a through-hole formed in the door panel in a load direction due to the door curtain, and a hook pin engaged with the hook body in a direction perpendicular to the load direction due to the door curtain. When the hook pin is engaged with the hook body, the hook body is supported in the through-hole in an engaged direction of the hook pin and one side of the hook body is pressed against a circumference of the through-hole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60J 1/20 - Accessories, e.g. wind deflectors, blinds
  • B60J 3/00 - Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreensSun visors for vehicles
  • F16B 19/10 - Hollow rivetsMulti-part rivets fastened by expanding mechanically

22.

Tether clip, pillar structure provided with the same, and assembly method thereof

      
Application Number 17828345
Grant Number 11975673
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-31
First Publication Date 2023-02-09
Grant Date 2024-05-07
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Jiseob
  • Myoung, Hyochul
  • Seong, Changmo
  • Yi, Sangwook
  • Kim, Y Tae
  • Doh, Yoo Sung

Abstract

A tether clip includes: a clip body including a panel anchor part and a trim anchor portion, a head anchor part capable of being combined with the trim anchor portion, and a tether connecting the clip body and the head anchor part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 21/216 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member comprising tether means for limitation of cover motion during deployment
  • B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
  • B60R 21/213 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle roof frames or pillars

23.

Tether clip and pillar coupling structure provided with the same

      
Application Number 17832390
Grant Number 12233787
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-03
First Publication Date 2023-02-02
Grant Date 2025-02-25
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Jiseob
  • Son, Hongkeun
  • Park, Jaewon
  • Doh, Yoo Sung

Abstract

A tether clip includes a clip body including a panel anchor part and a trim anchor portion connected to the panel anchor part. The clip body has a moving space therein and a trim trigger in the trim anchor portion to be deformable in the moving space direction. The tether clip has a head anchor part with a head hook thereon, a tether connecting the clip body and the head anchor part, and a coupling pin. The coupling pin is inserted into the moving space and includes an inclined slope configured to contact the trim trigger and move the coupling pin toward the panel anchor portion when the trim trigger is deformed inside.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 21/213 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle roof frames or pillars
  • B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
  • F16B 21/06 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action
  • F16B 21/08 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the stud, pin, or spigot has a resilient part
  • B60R 21/216 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member comprising tether means for limitation of cover motion during deployment

24.

ADJUSTMENT KNOB FOR VEHICLE AIR VENT

      
Application Number 17784002
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-10
First Publication Date 2023-01-26
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Yang, Ki Mok

Abstract

An adjustment knob for rotating a horizontal vane and a vertical vane of a motor vehicle air vent is provided. The adjustment knob includes a knob body and a vane rotating portion. The knob body is coupled to the horizontal vane so as to be movable in a horizontal direction. An inserting gap, into which the horizontal vane is inserted in a frontward direction, and a receiving gap, which is enlarged from the inserting gap, are penetrated through the knob body in the horizontal direction. The vane rotating portion rotates the vertical vane by a movement of the knob body. The vane rotating portion is fixed to a rear end of the knob body below the inserting gap, and is connected to the vertical vane. The knob body is coupled to the horizontal vane such that a front end of the horizontal vane is positioned in the receiving gap and the vane rotating portion is adjacent to a rear end of the horizontal vane.

IPC Classes  ?

25.

CONSOLE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLES

      
Application Number 17828445
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-31
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kwon, Min Woo
  • Woo, Jung Hoon
  • Lee, Kwan Woo
  • Hur, Sang Ku
  • Cho, Byung Gi
  • Lim, Yang Mook

Abstract

A console apparatus for vehicles, includes a locking unit is additionally provided on a console box in a structure in which a console armrest is open and closed by the frictional force of a frictional hinge unit, wherein the locking unit is not operated in a normal state in which no traffic collision occurs, and thus the console armrest is smoothly open due to the frictional force of the frictional hinge unit, and the locking unit is operated to lock the console armrest at the time of a traffic collision, and thus the console armrest remains closed even at the time of the traffic collision.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 77/12 - Automatic locking or unlocking at the moment of collision
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • E05B 83/32 - Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like for console boxes, e.g. between passenger seats
  • E05B 77/36 - Noise preventionAnti-rattling means

26.

Hook assembly for door curtain of vehicle

      
Application Number 17726921
Grant Number 11981187
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-22
First Publication Date 2023-01-12
Grant Date 2024-05-14
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Min-Jung
  • Shim, Jong-Woo
  • Kim, Do-Won
  • Doh, Yoo-Sung

Abstract

An embodiment hook assembly for a door curtain to be installed on a door panel of a vehicle, the hook assembly includes a hook body installed to penetrate a through hole formed in the door panel, and a hook pin having an upper end hinge-connected to an upper portion of the hook body, wherein in a state in which an upper portion of the hook pin is completely inserted into the hook body, a part of the hook body is in an opened state and the hook body is locked to a circumference of the through hole such that the hook body is fastened to the through hole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60J 1/20 - Accessories, e.g. wind deflectors, blinds
  • E05C 3/14 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action with operating handle or equivalent member rigid with the latch
  • B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides

27.

COMPOSITE NOZZLE FOR AUTOMOBILE

      
Application Number 17776346
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-10
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Lim, Heung Hwan

Abstract

A composite nozzle comprises: a housing having formed at one side thereof a cleaning liquid inlet through which the cleaning liquid is introduced, an installation port communicating with the cleaning liquid inlet at the other side thereof, and an air inlet path communicating with an air inlet on the outer side of the installation port; an opening and closing valve installed so as to be slidably movable toward one side and the other side in the installation port formed in the housing; an elastic body such as a spring that slidably moves the opening and closing valve while elastically supporting the opening and closing valve; and a cap which sprays the cleaning liquid to the outside from the other end of the housing in which the opening and closing valve is installed so as to be slidably movable in one direction and the other direction of the installation port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
  • B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
  • B60S 1/54 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices using gas, e.g. hot air

28.

Air conditioning device for vehicle

      
Application Number 17452829
Grant Number 11780294
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-29
First Publication Date 2022-11-24
Grant Date 2023-10-10
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
  • NVH KOREA, INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Cho, Min Ho
  • Kim, Ji Ah
  • Hwang, Jin Ho
  • Oh, Chi Bong
  • Kim, Geun Heung

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an air conditioning device for a vehicle. The air conditioning device includes an air conditioning unit disposed in at least one of front or rear of the vehicle. The air conditioning device further includes a duct unit blowing air of the air conditioning unit into an interior and extending inside of at least one of a front pillar or a rear pillar. The air conditioning device further includes a vent unit communicating with the duct unit through a connecting duct and selectively opening and closing a discharge path of at least one of a main path, a first path, or a second path so as to discharge the blown air to a side of a roof frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/26 - Ventilating openings in vehicle exteriorDucts for conveying ventilating air
  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers

29.

Hidden type holder device, vehicle armrest including holder device, and transportation means including the same

      
Application Number 17534278
Grant Number 11958396
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-23
First Publication Date 2022-10-27
Grant Date 2024-04-16
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • Nifco Korea Inc. (Republic of Korea)
  • Seoyon E-Hwa Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Sang, Chun Lei
  • Li, Cheng Kun
  • Bae, Won Young
  • Choi, Bong Ju
  • Kim, Dae Kyo

Abstract

A hidden type holder device includes: a stationary assembly, a movable assembly, and a first return spring, the movable assembly is accommodated in the stationary assembly and movable to the inside or outside of the stationary assembly, the movable assembly has a retractable holder assembly for accommodating an article, and two opposite end portions of the return spring are respectively mounted on the stationary assembly and the movable assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
  • B60N 2/75 - Arm-rests

30.

Rotatable armrest and console assembly including the same

      
Application Number 17541045
Grant Number 11904748
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-02
First Publication Date 2022-10-06
Grant Date 2024-02-20
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
  • SEOYON E-HWA CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Li, Cheng Kun
  • Sang, Chun Lei
  • Bae, Won Young
  • Choi, Bong Ju
  • Kim, Dae Kyo

Abstract

A rotatable armrest includes: a housing; a button system; and a hinge system engaged to the button system, in which the button system and the hinge system are provided in the housing, in which the hinge system includes a hinge shaft, and the rotatable armrest is fixed at a first position, a second position, or a third position by being rotated about the hinge shaft, and in which the rotatable armrest is configured to be positioned to be folded downward at the first position, the rotatable armrest is configured to be positioned to be directed forward horizontally at the second position, and the rotatable armrest is configured to be positioned to be directed rearward horizontally at the third position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/70 - Upholstery springs
  • B60N 2/75 - Arm-rests
  • B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space

31.

Glove box lighting device and glove box

      
Application Number 17629920
Grant Number 11919444
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-30
First Publication Date 2022-08-11
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Shin, Ho Sung

Abstract

A glove box lighting device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a switch unit (100) including a sliding rod (110) configured to linearly move in accordance with opening/closing of a glove box door (400); a lamp unit (200) including a lamp (220) configured to be turned on when power is supplied thereto and being configured to be fixed at one side of the glove box housing; and a wire (300) connecting the switch unit (100) and the lamp unit (200) to conduct electricity to each other. The glove box lighting device is configured such that the sliding rod (110) linearly moves and protrudes when the glove box door (400) is open, so as to supply power to the lamp (220).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 3/88 - Means for plugging to the electrical power supply of the vehicle, e.g. by using cigarette lighter sockets
  • B60Q 3/225 - Small compartments, e.g. glove compartments
  • B60Q 3/82 - Switches specially adapted for vehicle interior lighting, e.g. switching by tilting the lens
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • B60R 16/00 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for

32.

Heating and cooling cup holder for vehicle

      
Application Number 17629089
Grant Number 12109930
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-09
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Grant Date 2024-10-08
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Choi, Gi Seung

Abstract

A heating and cooling cup holder for vehicles includes a heat insulating cup where a container accommodating part is formed with an upper part opened so that a beverage container can be accommodated, a heat exchange cup installed in the container accommodating part formed in the heat insulating cup, a circulation duct installed so that an air suction port and an air exhaust port are formed in the heat exchange cup, a circulation fan circulates and introduces air into the heat exchange cup through the air suction port and the air exhaust port formed in the circulation duct, a radiation plate heat-exchanging the air introduced into the heat exchange cup by the circulation fan to re-supply to the heat exchange cup through the circulation duct, and a thermoelectric element installed so that the radiation plate can absorb and generate heat.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
  • F25B 21/02 - Machines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects using Peltier effectMachines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects using Nernst-Ettinghausen effect

33.

FILLER CAP FOR FUEL TANK OF VEHICLE

      
Application Number KR2021019147
Publication Number 2022/139319
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-16
Publication Date 2022-06-30
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kwon, Sun Hyeon

Abstract

A filler cap for a fuel tank of a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a main flap including a case through which a through-hole is formed and which is coupled to the tip of a filler pipe of a fuel tank, a flap which opens and closes the through-hole by rotating around a shaft, and a flap spring which elastically supports the flap and returns the flap so as to close the through-hole; a sub-shutter including a nozzle guide through which an upper through-hole having the same center as the through-hole is formed and of which the lower portion is coupled to the upper portion of the main flap, a shutter which rotates about a hinge axis to open and close the upper through-hole, and a shutter spring which elastically supports the shutter and returns the shutter so as to close the upper through-hole; and a cover installed on the top of the nozzle guide to prevent the shutter from being separated from the sub-shutter.

IPC Classes  ?

34.

CHARGING INLET COVER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

      
Application Number KR2021018615
Publication Number 2022/139266
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-09
Publication Date 2022-06-30
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Lee, Jun Ho

Abstract

Provided is a charging inlet cover for opening or closing a charging port of a charging inlet housing provided in the vehicle body of an electric vehicle. The charging inlet cover has a back cover, a cover housing, and an opening/closing device. The back cover is fixed to the charging inlet housing, and has formed therein a through hole corresponding to the charging port. The cover housing is coupled to the back cover at the rear end thereof, and has an accommodation space therein. The cover housing has a pass-through hole through which a charging plug passes and which communicates with the accommodation space. The opening/closing device is arranged in the accommodation space, and opens or closes the pass-through hole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles

35.

OVERSLAM BUMPER FOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number KR2021017839
Publication Number 2022/119268
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-30
Publication Date 2022-06-09
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Sun Joo

Abstract

An overslam bumper for a vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, includes: a housing (100) configured to be inserted and fixed into an installation hole (410) of a panel (400); a spacer (200) configured to be height-adjustably coupled to the housing (100); and a damper (300) fixed to the upper portion of the spacer (200).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 5/02 - Braking devices, e.g. checksStopsBuffers specially for preventing the slamming of wings
  • B60J 5/10 - Doors arranged at the vehicle rear
  • E05F 5/04 - Braking devices, e.g. checksStopsBuffers specially for preventing the slamming of wings hand-operatedBraking devices, e.g. checksStopsBuffers specially for preventing the slamming of wings operated by centrifugal action
  • E05F 5/08 - Buffers with springs

36.

Movable carrier device for vehicles

      
Application Number 17383146
Grant Number 11827181
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-22
First Publication Date 2022-06-02
Grant Date 2023-11-28
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • An, Hyeon Ju
  • Han, Kwang Kyu
  • Kong, Byung Seok
  • Lee, Jong Chae

Abstract

A movable carrier device for vehicles including a rail section positioned in a vehicle floor, a storage section movable along the rail section, a magnetic section located in the storage section so as to be movable along the rail section, a locking unit fastened to the floor and the storage section to restrict the movement of the storage section, and a controller configured to control the locking unit such that the storage section and the locking unit are fastened to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space

37.

Seat rail for vehicle

      
Application Number 17338899
Grant Number 11639119
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-04
First Publication Date 2022-05-05
Grant Date 2023-05-02
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
  • Hyundai Transys Inc. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Eun Sue
  • Han, Seung Sik
  • Lee, Hong Heui
  • Kim, Myung Hoe
  • Kim, Jin
  • Kim, Gyong Min
  • Baek, In Gul
  • Chae, Soo Young
  • Jeong, Hoe Won
  • Choi, Jin Wook

Abstract

A seat rail for a vehicle includes: a rail gap cover combined with a moving rail, and a slit cover combined with the rail gap cover to close the gap between a fixed rail and the moving rail regardless of movement of the moving rail, whereby it is possible to prevent foreign substances from entering into the fixed rail.

IPC Classes  ?

38.

Tray device for vehicle and locking device for tray device

      
Application Number 17506141
Grant Number 11701991
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-20
First Publication Date 2022-04-28
Grant Date 2023-07-18
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Yang, Hyo Keun

Abstract

A tray device for a vehicle includes a tray having a storage space capable of storing an article, a tray cover rotatably installed on the tray to open and close the storage space and including a coupling plate having a heart cam groove, and a locking device fixedly installed on an outer surface of the tray.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
  • F16D 63/00 - Brakes not otherwise provided forBrakes combining more than one of the types of groups

39.

ARM REST FOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number KR2021014191
Publication Number 2022/086044
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-14
Publication Date 2022-04-28
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Young Gook
  • Choi, Kwang Sun

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a vehicle armrest (100) openably installed to a console box (400). The armrest (100) according to an exemplary embodiment comprises: a lower cover (200) installed to the bottom surface of the armrest (100); a nipple groove (210) formed on at least one side of the lower cover (200); and a nipple bumper (300) inserted in and fixed to the nipple groove (210) while a part of the surface thereof is exposed from the nipple groove (210) to enable the part of the surface to be in contact with the upper end and the upper inner surface of the console box (400).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/75 - Arm-rests
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space

40.

ADJUSTMENT KNOB FOR VEHICLE AIR VENT

      
Application Number KR2021005699
Publication Number 2022/059880
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-07
Publication Date 2022-03-24
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Sung Kwon
  • Park, Jea Yong

Abstract

The present invention relates to an adjustment knob for a vehicle air vent and, more specifically, the objective of the present invention is to prevent an elastic body from moving and enable a horizontal blade of an air vent to be stably and elastically supported, even when the adjustment knob moves toward one side and the other side thereof or is vertically operated so that the horizontal and vertical directions of air discharged through a discharge port of a housing are adjusted. The present invention relates to the adjustment knob (140) provided so as to be movable in the horizontal direction in the middle of the horizontal blade (120) that is provided at the front of the discharge port of the housing (110) of the air vent (100), and is achieved by: integrally digging, at a knob body (141) of the adjustment knob (140), an insertion groove (142) into which the horizontal blade (120) is inserted and an accommodation groove (147) expanded further than the insertion groove (142), so that communicate therebetween is possible; digging a fitting groove (146) below an inlet side of the insertion groove (142) into which the horizontal blade (120) is inserted; and inserting the upper surface of the elastic body (160) having elastic force itself, similarly to rubber, into the fitting groove (146) so that a state of contact with the lower surface of the horizontal blade (120) is maintained.

IPC Classes  ?

41.

AIR VENT FOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number KR2020010985
Publication Number 2022/039288
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-18
Publication Date 2022-02-24
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Dong Hwan

Abstract

An air vent for a vehicle is provided. The air vent comprises: a housing; a plurality of front vanes capable of rotating in the up-down direction inside the housing; a plurality of rear vanes rotating in the left-right direction inside the housing; and a knob assembly provided on a first vane from among the front vanes and connected to one rear vane. The first front vane has: a knob accommodation hole bored in the front-backward direction; and a knob support part which is fixed in the up-down direction inside the knob accommodation hole and which slidably supports the knob assembly. The knob assembly is coupled to the knob support part so as to be slidable in the left-right direction along the knob accommodation hole and to apply rotating force to the knob support part in the up-down direction.

IPC Classes  ?

42.

Fastener assembly

      
Application Number 17332019
Grant Number 11692569
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-27
First Publication Date 2022-01-27
Grant Date 2023-07-04
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shim, Jong Woo
  • Moon, Se Min
  • Lee, Kyoung Ho
  • Jeon, Kwang Ok
  • Kim, Sun Joo

Abstract

A fastener assembly includes a head unit, a fastening part allowing a lower end of the head unit to be coupled thereto, and a fixing part allowing an upper end of the head unit to be inserted thereinto. The head unit includes a head part inserted into an insertion hole of the fixing part, and a guide part configured to be inserted into a longitudinal hole formed in the fastening part and to be in contact with a rear surface of the fastening part, the guide part being configured to be inserted into the longitudinal hole and be rotated such that the head unit is coupled to the fastening part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 21/02 - Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation
  • B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
  • F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips

43.

DAMPER-INTEGRATED SWITCH FOR OPERATING GLOVE BOX LAMP

      
Application Number KR2021006009
Publication Number 2022/014839
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-23
Publication Date 2022-01-20
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Choi, Gi Seung

Abstract

The present invention relates to a damper-integrated switch for operating a glove box lamp and, more specifically, provides, on a rod guide cap of a glove box damper capable of absorbing impact generated when a glove box is opened and closed, a glove box lamp on-switch that is linked with a piston rod to form a contact point therewith, and thus operates a glove box lamp switch so that the glove box lamp is turned on according to the operation state of the glove box damper capable of absorbing impact generated when the glove box is opened/closed. The present invention is achieved by comprising: a barrel-shaped cylinder tube (110) having a hollow shape; a rod guide cap (120) coupled to one side of the cylinder tube (110) to maintain airtightness by means of an O-ring (170); a piston (140) movably provided inside the cylinder tube (110) to which the rod guide cap (120) is coupled; a piston rod (150) inserted into or withdrawn from the cylinder tube (110) according to the movement direction of the piston (140) while being guided along a rod guide hole (121) formed at the rod guide cap (120); and a switch (160) for turning on the glove box lamp according to the insertion or withdrawal state of the piston rod (150).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 3/82 - Switches specially adapted for vehicle interior lighting, e.g. switching by tilting the lens
  • B60Q 3/225 - Small compartments, e.g. glove compartments
  • G05G 5/05 - Means for returning or tending to return controlling members to an inoperative or neutral position, e.g. by providing return springs or resilient end-stops

44.

CHECK VALVE FOR VEHICLE FUEL TANK

      
Application Number KR2020008995
Publication Number 2022/010009
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-09
Publication Date 2022-01-13
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Jung Hun

Abstract

The present invention relates to a check valve for a vehicle fuel tank and, more specifically, the objective of the present invention is to allow a flap to close a flow path formed in a cylindrical body while uniformly receiving the elastic support force of a spring. The present invention is achieved by comprising: a cylindrical body (200) to the lower portion of which an oil-feeding pipe (300) is fixedly coupled; and a valve member (100) fixedly coupled to the upper portion of the cylindrical body (200), wherein the valve member (100) comprises: a body (120) which is coupled to the upper portion of the cylindrical body (200) and which has a column part (121) having hinge protrusions (121a) that protrude from both the left and right sides thereof; a flap (110) having, thereon, a support part (111) in which insertion holes (111a), into which the hinge protrusions (121a) formed on the column part (121) of the body (120) are inserted, are penetratingly formed; a packing member (130) for maintaining airtightness between the flap (110) and the cylindrical body (200) and between the cylindrical body (200) and the body (120); and springs (140) for elastically supporting the upper surface of the flap (110) so that airtightness is maintained, the springs (140) for elastically supporting the upper surface of the flap (110) comprising double springs (140) respectively provided at the hinge protrusions (121a) formed at the left and right sides of the column part (121) of the body (120), so as to enable the center portion of the upper surface of the flap (110) to be elastically supported in a state in which the flap (110) is operated to rotate around the hinge protrusions (121a) so that the flow path of the cylindrical body (200) is closed, the column part (121) of the body (120), having the hinge protrusions (121a) that protrude from the left and right sides thereof, having a support protrusion (121b) extended upward to prevent the flap (110) from rotating at 90° or higher, and the column part (121) having a guide part (121c) curved on the front surface thereof, from which the support protrusion (121b) is extended upward, so as to allow the flap to move while the rear surface of the flap (110) comes in contact therewith when the flap (110) rotates around the hinge protrusions (121a).

IPC Classes  ?

45.

Console tray for vehicle having increased capacity

      
Application Number 17092933
Grant Number 11390220
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-09
First Publication Date 2021-12-23
Grant Date 2022-07-19
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kwon, Hyuk-Jae
  • Jung, Ik-Jin
  • Lee, Sang-Ki
  • Lee, Kwan-Woo
  • Kim, Yong-Dae

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a console tray for a vehicle capable of increasing a capacity of the tray itself by reducing a rotation radius of a cover of the console tray.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/06 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space mounted on or below dashboards

46.

Height-adjustable cup holder

      
Application Number 17036812
Grant Number 11230213
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-29
First Publication Date 2021-10-07
Grant Date 2022-01-25
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • An, Jae Hyun
  • Kim, Kyu Rok
  • Jung, Ik Jin
  • Cho, Won Sang

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a height-adjustable cup holder. The cup holder includes a cup holder housing including a first stand and a second stand, which are positioned adjacent to each other, a guide member positioned on a bottom surface of the cup holder housing between the first stand and the second stand, a cup holder unit, which includes a first cup holder plate, a second cup holder plate, and a central member, which is positioned between the first cup holder plate and the second cup holder plate and is fitted onto the guide member, the cup holder unit being releasably coupled to the cup holder housing, and first and second support plates, which are moved along the respective cup holder plates so as to hold the cup holder unit on an inner side surface of the cup holder housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
  • B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
  • A47G 23/02 - Glass or bottle holders

47.

DEVICE FOR BLOCKING FLOW OF FOREIGN MATERIAL INTO SEAT RAILS

      
Application Number KR2021003320
Publication Number 2021/187900
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-18
Publication Date 2021-09-23
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Lim, Heung Hwan

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for blocking the flow of foreign material into seat rails and, more specifically, the objective of the present invention is to prevent foreign material such as dust or soil from flowing into a rail groove formed in a fixed rail. The present invention is achieved by comprising: inner housings (400) respectively provided on one side and the other side of the fixed rail (100) so as to face each other; a slide block (300) of which an other side portion is slidably provided in the inner housing (400); a rubber wire (500) fixedly provided in the inner housing (400) so as to elastically support the other side portion of the slide block (300); an operating member (600) for sliding, into the inner housing (400), one end portion of the slide block (300) supported by the own elastic force of the rubber wire (500); and a movable rail (200) provided on the fixed rail (100) so as to be slidable forward and backward in a state in which the operating member (600) is fixedly mounted on the front and rear parts thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

48.

AIR VENT WING KNOB

      
Application Number KR2021003392
Publication Number 2021/187931
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-19
Publication Date 2021-09-23
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Yu, Ki Sang

Abstract

The present invention relates to an air vent wing knob. More specifically, the present invention reduces the area of an inner space of a vertical wing, thereby enabling the direction of air to be easily adjusted by the vertical wing. The present invention is achieved by comprising: a vertical wing (110) which has a support bar (120) installed thereon so that an inner space (111) is formed in one side which faces an outlet of an air vent (100); a clamp (130) of which one side is coupled so as to surround both left/right side surfaces of the support bar (120) which is installed so that the inner space (111) is formed in the vertical wing (110); a slider (140) which is coupled to one side so as to enable the other side of the clamp (130) to rotate about a hinge groove (141a); a knob main body (150) which has one side of the slider (140) installed on the rear portion thereof; and a horizontal wing (160) which passes through the knob main body (150) and is installed so as to be vertically rotatable.

IPC Classes  ?

49.

ADJUSTMENT KNOB FOR VEHICLE AIR VENT

      
Application Number KR2020018019
Publication Number 2021/118245
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-10
Publication Date 2021-06-17
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Yang, Ki Mok

Abstract

Provided is an adjustment knob for rotating the horizontal and vertical vanes of a vehicle air vent. The adjustment knob comprises a knob body and a vane rotation part. The knob body is coupled to the horizontal vane while being able to move in the horizontal direction. An insertion gap, into which the horizontal vane is inserted in the forward direction, and a reception gap enlarged from the insertion gap are horizontally formed through the knob body. The vane rotation part rotates the vertical vane by the movement of the knob body. The vane rotation part is fixed to the rear end of the knob body below the insertion gap and is connected to the vertical vane. The knob body is coupled to the horizontal vane such that the front end of the horizontal vane is positioned in the reception gap and the vane rotation part is adjacent to the rear end of the horizontal vane.

IPC Classes  ?

50.

SLIM-TYPE AIR VENT OF VEHICLE

      
Application Number KR2020014276
Publication Number 2021/118038
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-19
Publication Date 2021-06-17
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Lee, Su Young

Abstract

The present invention relates to a slim-type air vent of a vehicle. More specifically, the present invention can easily change a flow channel of air, which is discharged toward an exit through an outflow part of a duct, by means of each rotation relative to a hinge, according to a rotation state of a knob. The present invention comprises: a duct (200) having an inflow part (210) through which air is introduced and an outflow part (220) enlarged compared with the inflow part (210) and formed to communicate therewith; a vane device (100) for controlling the direction and the volume of the air discharged through an exit (221) formed in the outflow part (220) of the duct (200); and a knob (110) for providing a driving force such that the vane device (100) rotates about a hinge (H).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • F24F 13/15 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers built-up of tilting members, e.g. louvre with parallel simultaneously tiltable lamellae

51.

Indoor emotional lighting apparatus for implementing three-dimensional pattern in vehicle

      
Application Number 17115031
Grant Number 11613206
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-08
First Publication Date 2021-06-10
Grant Date 2023-03-28
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOBIS Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Kwan Woo
  • Lee, Jong Chae

Abstract

Provided herein is an indoor emotional lighting apparatus for implementing three-dimensional (3D) pattern for a vehicle, the indoor emotional lighting apparatus including a film portion on which a plurality of fine lenses each having a 3D pattern are arranged, a light source configured to emit light in a plurality of directions, and a light source guide portion configured to guide an optical path of the light source to allow the light emitted from the light source to be directed toward the film portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 3/74 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for overall compartment lightingArrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for overall compartment lighting in combination with specific lighting, e.g. room lamps with reading lamps
  • F21V 5/02 - Refractors for light sources of prismatic shape
  • A61N 5/06 - Radiation therapy using light
  • B60Q 3/60 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects
  • F21V 5/00 - Refractors for light sources
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems

52.

Vehicle tray

      
Application Number 16315225
Grant Number 11279292
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-07-06
First Publication Date 2021-05-20
Grant Date 2022-03-22
Owner NIFCO KOREA Inc. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kwon, Hyuk Du
  • No, Seong Kwon

Abstract

a).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

53.

Damper dial for vehicle air vent

      
Application Number 16623550
Grant Number 11273683
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-22
First Publication Date 2021-05-20
Grant Date 2022-03-15
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Ji Hoon
  • Lee, Kwang Sung

Abstract

A damper dial for a vehicle air vent has a dial body, a first dial bush, a second dial bush, an O-ring, and a dial fixture. A hinge hole is formed to penetrate a center portion of the dial body. A dial is formed on a front surface portion of the dial body. A hinge protrusion protrudes from one side surface of the first dial bush. A support pin extends from a distal end portion of the hinge protrusion. An insertion groove is inwardly formed on one surface of the second dial bush. An annular groove is formed outside the insertion groove. The O-ring installed so that an outer surface of the O-ring makes contact with one side surface of the dial body. An assembling hole is perforated and formed in the dial fixture.

IPC Classes  ?

54.

Cup holder for vehicle

      
Application Number 17089226
Grant Number 11485267
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-04
First Publication Date 2021-05-20
Grant Date 2022-11-01
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Motors Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA Inc. (Republic of Korea)
  • HYUNDAI TRANSYS INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Ko, Hyun
  • Lee, Sang Hark
  • Lee, Hoon Bok
  • Cho, Won Sang
  • Kim, Hyun
  • Song, Hyeok

Abstract

A cup holder for a vehicle may include a holder body slidably coupled to a cup holder mounting portion in the vehicle, a finger elastically and pivotably mounted to the holder body, and configured to press and support a side surface of a cup inserted into the cup holder together with the holder body, a support connected to the holder body by a link such that the support is vertically movable in accordance with pivotal movement of the link, the support being configured to support a bottom portion of the cup, and a locking member disposed between the finger and the link, to lock the link, for prevention of pivotal movement of the link, or to unlock the link in linkage with pivotal operation of the finger.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
  • B60N 2/75 - Arm-rests

55.

WIND DIRECTION CONTROLLING DEVICE OF SLIM-TYPE AIR VENT FOR AUTOMOBILE

      
Application Number KR2020012224
Publication Number 2021/096044
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-10
Publication Date 2021-05-20
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Lee, Ji Hun

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wind direction controlling device of a slim-type air vent for an automobile. More specifically, an air distributor and an air guide are mounted to an air duct of the slim-type air vent to make it easy to adjust the discharge volume and the vertical discharge angle of air discharged through a discharge portion of the air duct. The present invention comprises: a slim air duct (100) having an air inlet (110) and an air outlet (120) which pass therethrough, wherein air generated in an air conditioning device flows in through the air outlet (120) and then is discharged to the outside through the air outlet (120); an air distributor (200) rotatably installed inside the slim air duct (100); and an air guide (300) installed and fixed inside the air duct (100) so that the air distributed by the air distributor (200) is discharged through the air outlet (120) as the Coanda effect is generated in the upward-forward and downward-forward directions.

IPC Classes  ?

56.

COMPOSITE NOZZLE FOR AUTOMOBILE

      
Application Number KR2020012208
Publication Number 2021/096042
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-10
Publication Date 2021-05-20
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Lim, Heung Hwan

Abstract

The present invention relates to a composite nozzle for an automobile and, more particularly, to a composite nozzle for an automobile which allows a driver at the wheel to remove contaminants such as dust or rainwater from various camera lenses and side mirrors installed on the automobile by spraying cleaning liquid and air, simultaneously depending on need, onto the various camera lenses and the side mirrors. The composite nozzle for an automobile according to the present invention comprises: a housing (100) having formed at one side thereof a cleaning liquid inlet (110) through which the cleaning liquid is introduced, an installation port (120) communicating with the cleaning liquid inlet (110) at the other side thereof, and an air inlet path (140) communicating with an air inlet (130) on the outer side of the installation port (120); an opening and closing valve (200) installed so as to be slidably movable toward one side and the other side in the installation port (120) formed in the housing (100); an elastic body (400) such as a spring that slidably moves the opening and closing valve (200) while elastically supporting the opening and closing valve (200); and a cap (150) which sprays the cleaning liquid to the outside from the other end of the housing (100) in which the opening and closing valve (200) is installed so as to be slidably movable in one direction and the other direction of the installation port (120), by means of the self-elastic force of the elastic body (400) and the pressure of the cleaning liquid flowing through the cleaning liquid inlet (110) while allowing air introduced into the air inlet (130) formed in the housing (100) to be sprayed to the outside while moving through the air inlet path (140).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
  • B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
  • B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
  • B08B 3/08 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid the liquid having chemical or dissolving effect

57.

ROOF AIR VENT FOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number KR2020012228
Publication Number 2021/096045
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-10
Publication Date 2021-05-20
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lim, Yang Mook
  • Cho, Byung Gi

Abstract

The present invention relates to a roof air vent for a vehicle and, more specifically, to a roof air vent which permits a passenger onboard the vehicle to conveniently control, as needed, a wide distribution of air being supplied into the vehicle through the roof air vent. The roof air vent comprises: an outer bezel (110) which has an air flow hole (111) penetrated in the central portion thereof and has a mounting hole (112) penetrated in an outer region of the air flow hole (111); a spacer ring (160) which is mounted in the air flow hole (111); a plurality of vanes (140), each of which has both lateral ends rotatably coupled to a hinge shaft (161) formed on the inner surface of the spacer ring (160); a link (150) which connects one vane (140) to another vane (140) so as to allow the plurality of vanes (140) to simultaneously rotate about the hinge shaft (161); an inner bezel (120) which is mounted so as to be able to vertically enter and exit the mounting hole (112) formed in the outer region of the air flow hole (111); and a cover (170) which is mounted on the upper part of the outer bezel (110) so as to prevent the inner bezel (120) and the spacer ring (160) from being separated from the air flow hole (111) and the mounting hole (112), respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

58.

Air blowing apparatus

      
Application Number 17036824
Grant Number 11713025
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-29
First Publication Date 2021-05-06
Grant Date 2023-08-01
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Jong Min
  • Kong, Nak Kyoung
  • Chang, Seung Hyeok
  • Lee, Ki Hong
  • Kim, Jae Hyoung
  • Lim, Heung Hwan

Abstract

An air blowing apparatus is oriented toward a windshield glass of a vehicle and includes an air fan assembly located adjacent to the windshield glass and an air nozzle connected to the air fan assembly via a duct such that a fluid flows therebetween. The air nozzle is located so as to be opposite the windshield glass and is configured to adjust the pressure and angle at which air is discharged toward the windshield glass in accordance with the driving environment of a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 1/54 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices using gas, e.g. hot air
  • B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles

59.

LIGHTING DEVICE FOR GLOVE BOX, AND GLOVE BOX

      
Application Number KR2020010052
Publication Number 2021/020896
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-30
Publication Date 2021-02-04
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Shin, Ho Sung

Abstract

A lighting device for a glove box according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a switch unit (100) including a sliding rod (110) configured to move linearly in association with opening and closing of a glove box door (400); a lamp unit (200) including a lamp (220) configured to be turned on when power is supplied thereto, the lamp unit (200) being configured to be fixed on one side of a glove box housing; and a wire unit (300) connecting the lamp unit (200) to the switch unit (100) so that electricity can be conducted therebetween. When the glove box door (400) is opened, the sliding rod (110) protrudes through the linear motion so as to supply power to the lamp (220).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 3/225 - Small compartments, e.g. glove compartments
  • B60Q 3/82 - Switches specially adapted for vehicle interior lighting, e.g. switching by tilting the lens
  • B60Q 3/88 - Means for plugging to the electrical power supply of the vehicle, e.g. by using cigarette lighter sockets
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • B60R 16/00 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for

60.

HEATING AND COOLING CUP HOLDER FOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number KR2020008997
Publication Number 2021/015457
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-09
Publication Date 2021-01-28
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Choi, Gi Seung

Abstract

The present invention relates to a heating and cooling cup holder for a vehicle and, more specifically, the objective of the present invention is to increase the efficiency of heat transfer to a beverage accommodated in a cup holder, thereby enabling a hot or cold beverage to be made quickly in a vehicle and be drunk. The present invention is achieved by comprising: a heat-insulating cup (100) having a container accommodation part (110) of which the upper portion is opened so that a beverage container is accommodated therein; a heat exchange cup (200) provided in the container accommodation part (110) formed in the heat-insulating cup (100); a circulation duct (300) provided in the heat exchange cup (200) so that an air suction port (310) and an air exhaust port (320) are formed therein; a circulation fan (700) for circulating air while allowing same to flow into the heat exchange cup (200) through the air suction port (310) and the air exhaust port (320) formed in the circulation duct (300); a radiation plate (400) for re-supplying air to the heat exchange cup (200) through the circulation duct (300) while performing heat exchange on the air flowing into the heat exchange cup (200) due to the circulation fan (700); and a thermoelectric element (600) allowing the radiation plate (400) to absorb and radiate heat.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
  • F25B 21/02 - Machines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects using Peltier effectMachines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects using Nernst-Ettinghausen effect

61.

Roof vent

      
Application Number 16687260
Grant Number 11858316
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-18
First Publication Date 2020-11-26
Grant Date 2024-01-02
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
  • DAEHAN SOLUTION CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Cho, Min Ho
  • Lee, Soon Kyu
  • Kim, Woo Hyuk
  • Kwon, Choong Ho
  • Kim, Geun Heung

Abstract

A roof vent includes a roof disposed on a vehicle and a vent assembly. The vent assembly has at least one vent unit disposed on the roof and configured to enter the roof, a driving unit driving the vent unit, and at least one rack unit applying the driving force of the driving unit to the vent unit. The vent unit enters the roof due to operation of the driving unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • B60H 1/26 - Ventilating openings in vehicle exteriorDucts for conveying ventilating air

62.

Roof vent

      
Application Number 16691285
Grant Number 11697324
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-21
First Publication Date 2020-11-26
Grant Date 2023-07-11
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
  • DAEHAN SOLUTION CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Cho, Min Ho
  • Hwang, Jin Ho
  • Kim, Hye Kyung
  • Chang, Seung Hyeok
  • Kwon, Choong Ho
  • Kim, Geun Heung
  • Kim, Woo Hyuk
  • Lee, Soon Kyu

Abstract

A roof vent includes a roof disposed on a vehicle and a vent assembly. The vent assembly includes at least one vent unit disposed on the roof and configured to be popped up to the interior of the vehicle, a driving unit driving the vent unit, and at least one rack unit applying driving force of the driving unit to the vent unit. The vent unit is popped up or tilted by the driving unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60J 7/08 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position
  • B60J 7/00 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels
  • B60H 1/26 - Ventilating openings in vehicle exteriorDucts for conveying ventilating air
  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
  • B60J 7/16 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position non-foldable
  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

63.

Air vent for vehicle

      
Application Number 16872725
Grant Number 11701946
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-12
First Publication Date 2020-11-19
Grant Date 2023-07-18
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Won Sik
  • Kim, Geun Heung

Abstract

An air vent for a vehicle may include: a duct part having an internal path through which air is moved; a first adjusting part rotatably installed in the duct part, and configured to guide the discharge direction of the air while rotated in a side-to-side direction; a second adjusting part rotatably installed in the duct part with the first adjusting part, and configured to guide the discharge direction of the air or block an air flow passing through the duct part, while rotated in a top-to-bottom direction; and an airtightness maintaining part fixed to the duct part facing the second adjusting part, and configured to block the movement of the air while brought into contact with the second adjusting part for opening/closing the duct part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • F24F 13/06 - Outlets for directing or distributing air into rooms or spaces, e.g. ceiling air diffuser
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

64.

Push nut for vehicle

      
Application Number 16739546
Grant Number 11274694
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-10
First Publication Date 2020-11-19
Grant Date 2022-03-15
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Doh, Yoo Sung

Abstract

Push nuts for cars, comprising a head having a member contact surface formed protruding in left and right sides, and having a fastening hole formed penetrating at the center; and a body having formed penetrating at the center, a fastening hole having the same inner diameter and center as the fastening hole which is formed at the head, characterized in that the body and the head are connected to a connecting bridge that elastic deformation is performed outwards, and the head and the body connected with the connecting bridge respectively have a head axial force support and a body axial force support formed protruding toward a space, the head axial force support and the body axial force support having fastening holes having the same center as the fastening holes respectively formed penetrating.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 21/18 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft with circlips or like resilient retaining devicesMeans without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft Details
  • F16B 37/08 - Quickly-detachable nuts, e.g. consisting of two or more partsNuts movable along the bolt after tilting the nut

65.

Air vent apparatus for vehicle

      
Application Number 16559975
Grant Number 11273689
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-04
First Publication Date 2020-10-29
Grant Date 2022-03-15
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Motors Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA Inc. (Republic of Korea)
  • Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Yong Woo
  • Park, Ran Jeong
  • Lee, Kwan Woo
  • Lee, Jong Chae
  • Sung, Kee Jin

Abstract

An air vent apparatus for a vehicle includes a wing cover mounted at an outlet of an air duct to be movable in a front-rear direction by using a pop-up driving device and angularly adjustable by using a ball joint. The apparatus is configured to simultaneously perform a wind direction adjustment and a damper door function, and can pop-up and then angularly rotate the wing cover around the ball joint in a desired direction, thereby adjusting a wind direction of the air discharged to an interior of the vehicle in the desired direction.

IPC Classes  ?

66.

Apparatus for air vent of vehicle

      
Application Number 16839321
Grant Number 11345217
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-03
First Publication Date 2020-10-08
Grant Date 2022-05-31
Owner
  • HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
  • HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Tae Kun
  • Nam, Young Su
  • Yeon, Dong Won
  • Park, Ie Seob
  • Kim, Sung Kwon

Abstract

Disclosed herein is an air vent device, the air vent device including a garnish including an opening in which an air vent hole is located, a grille unit located between an outer surface of the air vent hole and an inner surface of the garnish, a first wing located at an outer side of the air vent hole in a lateral direction and configured to be pivoted based on one end of the grille unit, a deco part located on an outer surface of the garnish, and a knob configured to control a direction of a wind discharged from the air vent hole, wherein the knob is located to surround a portion of the deco part and configured to be capable of controlling a direction of a wind in a vertical direction by operating the first wing.

IPC Classes  ?

67.

Air ventilator for automobile

      
Application Number 16637186
Grant Number 11884125
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-07
First Publication Date 2020-07-23
Grant Date 2024-01-30
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Seong Keon

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an air ventilator for an automobile, comprising: a housing (100) comprising a flow path (110) through which air is blown; a wind direction control unit (200) comprising a louver (210) to adjust a wind direction of the air; a function carrier (300) installed in the wind direction control unit (200); a shaft (400) comprising a coupling portion (410) formed on first side portion of the shaft (400), wherein the function carrier (300) is mounted on the coupling portion (410) such that the function carrier (300) is rotatable, and an output bevel gear (420) formed on a second side portion of the shaft (400); and a pair of dampers (500) coupled to a hinge (600) so as to be foldable, wherein each of the pair of dampers (500) comprises an input bevel gear (510) to be engaged with the output bevel gear (420).

IPC Classes  ?

68.

Lighting device for automobile air vent

      
Application Number 16711596
Grant Number 10793062
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-12
First Publication Date 2020-07-02
Grant Date 2020-10-06
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Geun Heung

Abstract

Provided is a lighting device for an automobile air vent. The lighting device for an automobile air vent has a variable resistor, a light emitter, a light guide, and a diffusion plate. The variable resistor is connected to a knob of an air vent and is configured to vary resistance according to a manipulation amount of the knob. The light emitter is connected to the variable resistor and is configured to emit light such that brightness or color of the light is varied according to the variable resistance varied by the variable resistor. The light guide is configured to guide the light emitted by the light emitter. The diffusion plate is installed in an air vent housing of the air vent and is configured to diffuse the light guided through the light guide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 3/18 - CircuitsControl arrangements for varying the light intensity
  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • B60Q 3/62 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides

69.

Indoor secret storage structure of vehicle

      
Application Number 16584665
Grant Number 11066021
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-26
First Publication Date 2020-06-18
Grant Date 2021-07-20
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Motors Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
  • HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Hye Kyung
  • Jung, Dae Ig
  • Lee, Young Ju
  • Chang, Seung Hyeok
  • Park, Jae Whoan
  • Lee, Jong Chae
  • Choi, Gi Seung

Abstract

An internal storage structure of a vehicle may include a housing including an opening and configured of having a storage space disposed inside a crash pad, a cover portion configured to include a display module and to cover the opening, a first guide rail configured to be disposed on the side surface of the housing to be tilted by a predetermined angle, and a second guide rail configured to be disposed on the lower end portion of the cover portion to interlock with a gear portion disposed on the lower surface of the housing, and the cover portion is configured to be tilted forwardly along the second guide rail, and to move downwardly along the first guide rail and the second guide rail.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/06 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space mounted on or below dashboards

70.

Safety device for heating hoses

      
Application Number 16432293
Grant Number 11260832
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-05
First Publication Date 2020-06-11
Grant Date 2022-03-01
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Motors Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA Inc. (Republic of Korea)
  • DY AUTO Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kong, Nak Kyoung
  • Park, Jong Min
  • Kim, Doo Hyun
  • Lee, Ki Hong
  • Chang, Seung Hyeok
  • Lim, Heung Hwan
  • Lee, Jong Wook
  • Jin, Jong Hyun
  • Kim, Jae Hyoung

Abstract

A safety device for heating hoses is provided to prevent overheating of a heating wire. The safety device includes a first hose that connects between a reservoir and a connector and a second hose that is fluidly connected to the first hose and allows windshield washer fluid to flow from the connector to a spray nozzle. A housing encloses the connector and a heating wire is disposed in at least one of the first and second hoses. A terminal is disposed inside the housing and is connected to the heating wire to apply electric power from a power supply unit to the heating wire. A circuit breaker is connected to the terminal and the heating wire and cuts off electric power applied to the heating wire based on a temperature condition.

IPC Classes  ?

71.

Vent unit for vehicle

      
Application Number 16414017
Grant Number 11305617
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-16
First Publication Date 2020-05-21
Grant Date 2022-04-19
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • KIA Motors Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Youn, Hae Dong
  • Kim, Yong Chul
  • Cho, Won Sang

Abstract

A vent unit includes a bezel installed on a vehicle and formed in a ring shape with a flow hole at the center, and a spacer overlapping and coupled to the bezel and formed in a ring shape rotating relative to the bezel. The bezel has a plurality of first through-holes circumferentially spaced apart from one another, and the spacer has a plurality of second through-holes circumferentially spaced apart from one another such that conditioning air is discharged to an interior through the second through-holes and the first through-holes when the second through-holes are aligned with the first through-holes by circumferential rotation. The vent unit further includes a wing disposed in the flow hole of the bezel and coupled to the spacer through a hinge shaft. The wing controls discharge of conditioning air through the flow hole by axially rotating, and circumferentially relatively rotating together with the spacer.

IPC Classes  ?

72.

G-sensor for automobile tray

      
Application Number 16607415
Grant Number 11499347
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-25
First Publication Date 2020-04-23
Grant Date 2022-11-15
Owner NIFCO Korea, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Shin, Yoon Hwan

Abstract

A G-sensor for an automobile tray, and more particularly, a G-sensor for an automobile tray wherein a G-sensor for preventing a tray cover from being opened by an external force generated when the vehicle travels is modularized. The G sensor includes a lever configured to rotate around a hinge shaft, a slider coupled to the lever and guided along a key hole according to the state of rotation of the lever, a weight coupled to the lever for endowing a rotational moment of the lever around the hinge shaft, and a spring to provide the lever with power such that the same returns to the original condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 77/06 - Preventing unwanted lock actuation, e.g. unlatching, at the moment of collision by means of inertial forces
  • E05B 83/28 - Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like

73.

Air vent for automobile

      
Application Number 16592505
Grant Number 11407288
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-03
First Publication Date 2020-04-23
Grant Date 2022-08-09
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Seong Keon
  • Kwon, Sun Hyeon

Abstract

Provided is an air vent for an automobile having a duct having a passage, a knob mount coupled to the duct, a knob installed to the knob mount, first and second vane members installed to the knob mount, a vane driving device installed to the knob mount, and a damper installed in the duct. The knob is movable leftwards and rightwards and is rotatable upwards and downwards. The first vane member is rotated upwards and downwards by the vane driving device when the knob is rotated upwards and downwards. The second vane member is rotated leftwards and rightwards by the vane driving device when the knob is moved leftwards and rightwards. The vane driving device transmits the rotation of the knob to the first vane member, and transmits the movement of the knob to the second vane member. The damper opens or closes the passage by rotation.

IPC Classes  ?

74.

Air vent for automobile

      
Application Number 16570068
Grant Number 11285785
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-13
First Publication Date 2020-03-26
Grant Date 2022-03-29
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Seong Keon

Abstract

An air vent for an automobile comprises a duct in which a passage having an air inlet and an air outlet communicating with each other is formed; a duct cover fixed to a front surface of the duct; a knob mount fixed to a front surface of the duct cover; a knob installed in the knob mount and configured to be laterally movable; a nozzle installed in a direction of the air outlet of the duct and configured to be vertically rotatable; a front vane connected to the nozzle and configured to be laterally rotatable; a damper plate having one side end portion connected to the nozzle and an other side end portion to be moved along a guide groove formed in the duct; and a damper configured to be rotatable to open or close the passage.

IPC Classes  ?

75.

ARMREST LOCKING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number KR2019012038
Publication Number 2020/060174
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-18
Publication Date 2020-03-26
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Bae, Ji Hwan

Abstract

Provided is an armrest locking device for a vehicle. The armrest locking device for a vehicle has a locking protrusion and a locking part. The locking protrusion is disposed on an upper portion of a console and protrudes toward the inside of the console. The locking part is coupled to a lower portion of an armrest. The locking part is releasably locked to the locking protrusion. The locking part has a locking knob and a knob spring. The locking knob has a coupling part having a hinge shaft and rotatably coupled to the lower portion of the armrest by means of the hinge shaft; and an engaging part which is formed integrally with the coupling part and bent from the coupling unit to be locked to the locking protrusion. The knob spring presses the engaging part toward the locking protrusion so as to bring the engaging part into close contact with the locking protrusion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/75 - Arm-rests
  • E05B 83/32 - Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like for console boxes, e.g. between passenger seats
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space

76.

Light emitting device for air vent of automobile

      
Application Number 16468268
Grant Number 10661709
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-11
First Publication Date 2020-03-05
Grant Date 2020-05-26
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Keun Heung
  • Jung, Jae Wook
  • Hwang, Yun Sup

Abstract

The present invention comprises: an LED; a light guide; a diffusion plate; and an air vent housing, wherein at least one shielding protrusion having a receiving portion is formed to protrude from the rear of the air vent housing having the irradiation hole formed therethrough into which the diffusion plate is inserted to be fixed, wherein a bent extension portion is formed to extend from one side of the light guide such that a locking protrusion inserted into the receiving portion formed in the shielding protrusion protrudes from the front thereof and an inflow portion, through which the light generated from the LED is introduced, protrudes from the rear thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 3/62 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides
  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • B60Q 3/64 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides for a single lighting device
  • F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

77.

Cup holder for vehicle

      
Application Number 16556437
Grant Number 11046228
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-30
First Publication Date 2020-03-05
Grant Date 2021-06-29
Owner NIFCO Korea, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Shin, Youn Hwan

Abstract

A cup holder for a vehicle that stably supports a cup stored in a hole of the cup holder regardless of the size of the cup and prevents the beverage from spilling out of the cup with the cup stored in the hole released from the hole or falling on a side. Such cup holder comprises a storage tray, a cup support installed rotatably in one or the other direction in a storage space formed in the storage tray, a flap link making a back-and-forth movement while compressing a link spring, and an auxiliary cup support having a lower end rotating around a hinge axis rotatably coupled to a flap housing and an upper portion drawn into or out of the storage space depending on the amount of the back-and-forth movement of the flap link.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space

78.

Leaf spring assembly for automobile storage body

      
Application Number 16347486
Grant Number 11236792
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-24
First Publication Date 2020-02-20
Grant Date 2022-02-01
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kang, Young Gu
  • Park, Sung Ho
  • Kim, Yong Dae

Abstract

A leaf spring assembly for an automobile storage compartment has a hook, a leaf spring, and a spring guide. The hook is coupled to an operating plate. One end portion of the leaf spring is fixedly coupled to the hook. The spring guide is fixedly coupled to a non-operating housing in the state where the other side portion of the leaf spring is coupled to the spring guide so as to elastically deform while being drawn in and out.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 1/26 - Attachments or mountings
  • B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated

79.

Motor driven air vent device for vehicle

      
Application Number 16199412
Grant Number 11225126
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-26
First Publication Date 2020-02-13
Grant Date 2022-01-18
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Motors Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA Inc. (Republic of Korea)
  • Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Young Ju
  • Kim, Pill Yoon
  • Choi, Byung Gyu
  • Lee, Young Rok
  • Kim, Choong Yeul
  • Chang, Seung Hyeok
  • Choi, Jae Seob
  • Lee, Kwan Woo
  • Kim, Won Sik
  • Lee, Ji Hun

Abstract

A motor driven air vent device for a vehicle can perform not only left/right angular rotation operation of a vertical wing for adjusting a left/right-directional airflow direction of air discharged indoors but also an opening/closing operation of a damper for interrupting or allowing an indoor discharge of air using a link bar for performing a straight line motion to the left or right thereof by driving a motor and a cam plate for angularly rotating by the link bar, etc. in a motor driven manner.

IPC Classes  ?

80.

Motor-driven air vent device for vehicle

      
Application Number 16179957
Grant Number 11065939
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-04
First Publication Date 2019-11-21
Grant Date 2021-07-20
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Motors Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA Inc. (Republic of Korea)
  • Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Young Ju
  • Kim, Pill Yoon
  • Choi, Byung Gyu
  • Lee, Young Rok
  • Kim, Choong Yeul
  • Chang, Seung Hyeok
  • Choi, Jae Seob
  • Lee, Kwan Woo
  • Kim, Won Sik
  • Lee, Ji Hun

Abstract

A motor-driven air vent device for a vehicle is provided. The motor-driven air vent device connects a horizontal wing of an air vent to an output shaft of a driving motor through a link structure and rotatably operates the driving motor in the forward direction or the reverse direction by a touch type switch operation. Accordingly, the vertical angular rotation operation for the horizontal wing is automatically performed by the operation of the link structure delivering the torque of the driving motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • F24F 11/89 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices

81.

Fill limit vent valve for fuel tank

      
Application Number 16326337
Grant Number 11001138
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-07-31
First Publication Date 2019-07-11
Grant Date 2021-05-11
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Jeong Hoon

Abstract

It is disclosed a FLVV including: an upper cover provided in the fuel tank, and having an outlet duct; a casing coupled to the upper cover; the float, which is elastically provided inside the casing so as to be movable upward and downward, has a first valve seat provided on the upper surface of one side thereof so as to open and close a first outlet port by principle of a lever, and has a recessed surface formed at one side of the upper surface thereof; the plate elastically provided by a second spring at the recessed surface formed at the float, so as to open and close a second outlet port while moving upward and downward; and a lower cover closing the lower part of the casing and having the float elastically provided by a first spring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
  • B60K 15/077 - Fuel tanks with means modifying or controlling distribution or motion of fuel, e.g. to prevent noise, surge, splash or fuel starvation
  • F16K 31/18 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float
  • F17C 13/04 - Arrangement or mounting of valves
  • F16K 27/00 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor
  • B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks

82.

Damper device for glove compartment

      
Application Number 16222584
Grant Number 10648215
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-17
First Publication Date 2019-06-27
Grant Date 2020-05-12
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Lee, Dae Won

Abstract

There is provided a damper device for a glove compartment has a housing, a damping unit, a rack member and a gear. An insertion hole is formed through a bottom surface of the housing. The damping unit has a case which is fixed to the housing, and a rotation shaft which extends into an inside of the housing. The rack member is removably installed to the housing and is movable back and forth with respect to the housing. The gear is removably coupled to the rotation shaft through the insertion hole of the housing and meshes with the rack member. The case has a boss which protrudes into the housing and is received in the inside of the housing. The gear has a non-gear portion which is inserted to the insertion hole, and a flange which is in contact with the bottom surface of the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 5/02 - Braking devices, e.g. checksStopsBuffers specially for preventing the slamming of wings
  • E05F 3/14 - Closers or openers with braking devices, e.g. checksConstruction of pneumatic or liquid braking devices with fluid brakes of the rotary type
  • E05F 5/06 - Buffers
  • B60R 7/06 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space mounted on or below dashboards

83.

Fastening clip for vehicle and method of mounting the same

      
Application Number 16207110
Grant Number 10759356
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-01
First Publication Date 2019-06-13
Grant Date 2020-09-01
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Motors Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA Inc. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Bosung
  • Park, Seung Hwan
  • Ryu, Bu Yeol
  • Doh, Yoo Sung

Abstract

A fastening clip for a vehicle to mount a vehicle structure to a vehicle body panel is provided. The fastening clip includes a main body that is formed integrally with a support portion disposed between the vehicle structure and the vehicle body panel. An upper end of the main body is inserted into at least one first aperture formed in the vehicle structure and a lower end of the main body is inserted into at least one second aperture formed in the vehicle body panel. The fastening clip further includes a holder which is detachably coupled to the main body and fixes the vehicle structure to the main body, thereby ensuring that the vehicle structure is fastened to or separated from the vehicle body panel more easily.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 13/00 - Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decoratingArrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
  • B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
  • F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
  • F16B 21/02 - Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation
  • F16B 21/08 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the stud, pin, or spigot has a resilient part

84.

Cup holder for automobile

      
Application Number 16196386
Grant Number 10875437
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-20
First Publication Date 2019-05-23
Grant Date 2020-12-29
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (USA)
Inventor Lee, Su Young

Abstract

A cup holder for an automobile according to the present disclosure includes: a housing having a reception portion with an opened upper portion; a flap installed in an opening formed in a wall of the reception portion, the flap configured to rotate about a hinge and having a front outer surface that is configured to comes into contact with an object received in the reception portion; a spring ring coupled to the housing so as to elastically support the flap; at least one shield formed on left and right sides of an outer surface of the flap to protrude outwards of the flap; and a stopper provided at the flap to protrude in a predetermined direction so as to allow the flap to rotate about the hinge to a predetermined position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated

85.

Device for opening and closing damper using knob of air vent

      
Application Number 15847137
Grant Number 10703176
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-19
First Publication Date 2019-03-28
Grant Date 2020-07-07
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Motors Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA Inc. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Young Ju
  • Ahn, Jang Hyeok
  • Kim, Choong Yeul
  • Lee, Young Rok
  • Lim, Keun Sig
  • Jung, Dae Ig
  • Choi, Jae Seob
  • Kim, Won Sik
  • Kim, Woo Hyuk

Abstract

A device for opening and closing a damper using a knob of an air vent in a vehicle includes: a wing knob coupled to a horizontal wing mounted in an outlet of an air duct such that the wing knob is slidably movable on the horizontal wing; a first rack gear formed on a rear surface of the wing knob; a transfer gear body meshing with the first rack gear and rotatably mounted on upper and lower vertical wing support frames; a cam gear coaxially and rotatably connected to a lower portion of the transfer gear body; a slider mounted to a bottom surface of the air duct such that the slider is movable in a forward or backward direction on the bottom surface of the air duct, wherein the slider moves forward or backward while contacting the cam gear at a time of rotation of the cam gear; second rack gears formed at both side surfaces of the slider; and damper gears meshing with the second rack gears and rotatably mounted on the bottom surface of the air duct. The damper is coaxially connected to the damper gears and disposed in the air duct.

IPC Classes  ?

86.

Slim type air vent for vehicle

      
Application Number 15849263
Grant Number 10792982
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-20
First Publication Date 2019-03-28
Grant Date 2020-10-06
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Motors Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA Inc. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Young Ju
  • Ahn, Jang Hyeok
  • Kim, Choong Yeul
  • Lee, Young Rok
  • Lim, Keun Sig
  • Jung, Dae Ig
  • Choi, Jae Seob
  • Kim, Won Sik
  • Kim, Woo Hyuk

Abstract

An air vent structure may include spacers mounted at sides of an outlet of an air duct; a single horizontal wing, and an upper and lower horizontal wings that have hinge grooves to which hinge pins of the spacer are inserted and formed in front side portions of the horizontal wings and positioned in horizontally in the outlet, the upper and lower horizontal wings being disposed above and below the single horizontal wing; a main link having a front end portion which a first hinge end portion hinged to a rear portion of both side surfaces of the respective horizontal wings and a rear end portion in which a second hinge end portion is formed at upper and lower portions in the rear end portion; an auxiliary wing connected to the slot of the spacer and the second hinge end portion of the main link; and a dummy wing covering the spacer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
  • F24F 13/15 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers built-up of tilting members, e.g. louvre with parallel simultaneously tiltable lamellae

87.

RAIL UNIT FOR SLIDING ARMREST OF AUTOMOBILE

      
Application Number KR2018010357
Publication Number 2019/050269
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-05
Publication Date 2019-03-14
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kang, Yong Gu
  • Lee, Young Gook

Abstract

The present invention relates to a rail unit for a sliding armrest of an automobile and, more particularly, to a rail unit for a sliding armrest of an automobile, configured such that an occupant in the vehicle interior can use the sliding armrest after the sliding armrest has been moved forward/backward so as to be positioned appropriately for the occupant's body. The present invention is accomplished by a rail unit for a sliding armrest of an automobile, comprising: a fixed rail (100) fixedly mounted on a fixed armrest (600); a movable rail (200) fixedly mounted on a sliding armrest (700) and arranged so as to be able to be transferred along the fixed rail (100); and a retainer (300) having bearing balls (320) for the forward/backward sliding of the movable rail (200) and ball containing holes (310) formed so as to contain the bearing balls (320), wherein the fixed rail (100) has at least one stopper hole (110) formed there-through, a ball case (500) is installed on the movable rail (200), and the ball case (500) has a stopper ball (510) installed on the lower portion thereof in an operable manner such that, when seated in the stopper hole (110), the stopper ball (510) provides locking power and, when the movable rail (200) is being transferred along the fixed rail (100), the stopper ball (510) makes a rolling movement along the upper surface of the fixed rail (100).

IPC Classes  ?

88.

AIR VENTILATOR FOR AUTOMOBILE

      
Application Number KR2018008970
Publication Number 2019/031819
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-07
Publication Date 2019-02-14
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Seong Keon

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an air ventilator for an automobile, comprising: a housing (100) comprising a flow path (110) through which air is blown; a wind direction control unit (200) comprising a louver (210) to adjust a wind direction of the air; a function carrier (300) installed in the wind direction control unit (200); a shaft (400) comprising a coupling portion (410) formed on first side portion of the shaft (400), wherein the function carrier (300) is mounted on the coupling portion (410) such that the function carrier (300) is rotatable, and an output bevel gear (420) formed on a second side portion of the shaft (400); and a pair of dampers (500) coupled to a hinge (600) so as to be foldable, wherein each of the pair of dampers (500) comprises an input bevel gear (510) to be engaged with the output bevel gear (420).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • F24F 13/10 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers

89.

DAMPER DIAL FOR VEHICLE AIR VENT

      
Application Number KR2018007107
Publication Number 2019/009547
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-22
Publication Date 2019-01-10
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Ji Hoon
  • Lee, Kwang Sung

Abstract

The present invention relates to a damper dial for a vehicle air vent, and the objective of the present invention is to prevent operating power from being increased even though a dial fixture at which a dial main body is rotatably provided is deformed by shock and the like generated during driving of a vehicle such that the inner wall thereof is inserted toward the dial main body. The present invention is achieved by comprising: the dial main body (100) having a hinge hole (120) penetratively formed in the center part thereof, and having a dial (110) formed on the front surface part thereof; a first dial bush (200), which has a hinge protrusion (210) inserted while penetrating the hinge hole (120) formed at the dial main body (100) and formed to protrude from one side part thereof, and has a supporting pin (211) formed to extend from the front end part of the hinge protrusion (210); a second dial bush (300), which has an insertion groove (320), in which the supporting pin (211) of the first dial bush (200) is inserted, formed on one side surface thereof such that the pin is inserted therein, and has a recessed groove (310) formed at the outer part of the insertion groove (320); an O-ring (400) provided such that the outer surface thereof comes in contact with one surface of the dial main body (100) in a state in which the O-ring is mounted on the second dial bush (300); and the dial fixture (500) having an assembling hole (510) which is penetratively formed therein and in which the first dial bush (200) and the second dial bush (300) assembled to be respectively fixed to both the left and right sides of the dial main body (100) are assembled to be fixed while coming in contact with the inner wall surface thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

90.

SELECTIVELY USEABLE LOCK OPERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2018007108
Publication Number 2019/009548
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-22
Publication Date 2019-01-10
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kyeong, Kyu Seob
  • Choi, Ki Seung

Abstract

The present invention relates to a selectively useable lock operating device and, more particularly, to a lock device, the locking power of which can be released while switching the same between a mechanical type and an electronic type according to the need of the user thereof. The present invention comprises: a gear portion (300) installed on one side portion of a case (100) to be able to rotate in one direction and in the other direction according to forward/backward driving by a forward/backward motor (200); a control button (400) installed at the center portion of the case (100) such that the lower end portion thereof can slide leftward/rightward while the upper portion thereof rotates around the center of a hinge (410) according to the direction of operation of the forward/backward motor (200), which is transferred through the gear portion (300); and a stroke link (500) installed on the other side portion of the case (100) such that, according to the amount of movement of the control button (400), operation power of an input button (600) installed on the case (100) is transferred to an output button (700) installed on the case (100) or is blocked.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means

91.

VEHICLE MOVABLE ASHTRAY

      
Application Number KR2017005153
Publication Number 2018/212373
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-18
Publication Date 2018-11-22
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Lee, Ji Won

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vehicle movable ashtray having a cover part conveniently and easily mounted on an annular supporting part such that the cover part is opened and closed while being supported by an elastic force of a switch elastic body. The present invention is achieved by comprising: a cylinder-shaped container part (110) having a storage space (111) of which the upper part is opened; the annular supporting part (120) mounted at the upper end of the container part (110) so as to be separable/couplable therefrom/thereto; and the cover part (130) connected to the upper part of the annular supporting part (120) so as to be rotatable around a hinge (140), wherein a switch (150), which operates by receiving the elastic force generated by means of the switch elastic body (151) according to the rotational angle of the cover part (130) rotating around the hinge (140), is provided at the cover part (130), and a cam part (121) for controlling the operation of the cover part (130) while coming in contact with the switch (150) is formed at one side of the upper portion of the supporting part (120).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/08 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for refuse, e.g. ash-trays

92.

G-SENSOR FOR AUTOMOBILE TRAY

      
Application Number KR2018004771
Publication Number 2018/199608
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-25
Publication Date 2018-11-01
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Shin, Yoon Hwan

Abstract

The present invention relates to a G-sensor for an automobile tray and, more particularly, to a G-sensor for an automobile tray wherein a G-sensor for preventing a tray cover from being opened by an external force generated when the vehicle travels is modularized such that shared use of components can be realized, and the G-sensor can be operably installed on the tray through an easy process. The present invention is accomplished by comprising: a lever (120) configured to rotate in one direction and in the other direction around a hinge shaft (121); a slider (140) guided along a key hole (121a) according to the state of rotation of the lever (120) so as to move upward/downward, thereby controlling the state of opening/closing of the tray cover (210); a weight (130) for endowing a rotational moment such that the lever (120) rotates around the hinge shaft (121), and such that the slider (140) can slide; a housing (110) on which the lever (120) is installed to be able to rotate around the hinge shaft (121), the weight (130) and the slider (140) being coupled to the lever (120); and an elastic body (150), such as a spring, installed to provide the lever (120) installed on the housing (110) with power such that the same returns to the original condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 83/28 - Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space

93.

Apparatus for controlling air flow direction in slim-type air vent for vehicle

      
Application Number 15800445
Grant Number 10792981
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-01
First Publication Date 2018-08-02
Grant Date 2020-10-06
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Motors Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
  • Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Young Ju
  • Kim, In Seop
  • Lee, Young Rok
  • Lee, Young Beom
  • Kim, Choong Yeul
  • Jung, Dae Ig
  • Lim, Keun Sig
  • Lee, Ji Won
  • Choi, Jae Seob
  • Kim, Won Sik

Abstract

An apparatus for controlling an air flow direction in an air vent for a vehicle, may include a single horizontal wing exposed outside through an air duct is disposed and first and second guide wings connected to the single horizontal wing by connection links are vertically and rotatably disposed above and under the single horizontal wing so that the flow of air discharged inside can be easily controlled in upward and downward directions by vertical rotation of both the first guide wing and second guide wing together with the single horizontal wing.

IPC Classes  ?

94.

Damper assembly of vehicle air vent

      
Application Number 15737136
Grant Number 10787062
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-08-18
First Publication Date 2018-07-12
Grant Date 2020-09-29
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Lee, Soo Young

Abstract

A dual damper device or damper assembly of a vehicle air vent includes a dial support; a dial knob coupled with the dial support so as to rotate in one direction or another direction; a gear bush having an upper end portion coupled to a bottom of the dial knob, and a pinion gear formed at a lower portion; a guide gear having a rack gear part at one side thereof and engaging the pinion gear so as to move forward or backward; and a damper provided to an air channel of a duct housing so as to rotate in one side direction or another side direction. The damper is coupled to the guide gear so that the damper moves according to an amount of a forward or backward movement of the guide gear.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • F24F 13/14 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers built-up of tilting members, e.g. louvre

95.

Hook for opening and closing console box

      
Application Number 15913112
Grant Number 10871014
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-06
First Publication Date 2018-07-12
Grant Date 2020-12-22
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Cho, Tae Hyung

Abstract

A hook device for opening and closing a console box with a console lid includes a hook body, a hinge shaft formed in the hook body and adapted to engage a lower front of the console lid, a knob protruding from the hook body in one direction at a center front where the hinge shaft is formed at the upper part, and a latch protrusion formed at a lower part of the hook body and protruding in a direction opposite to the one direction in which the latch protrusion is arranged to engage with and release from a latch formed at a front end of an upper surface of the console body. The hinge shaft protrudes to left and right sides at an upper part of the hook body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05C 3/14 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action with operating handle or equivalent member rigid with the latch
  • E05B 83/32 - Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like for console boxes, e.g. between passenger seats
  • E05C 19/12 - Hook fasteningsFastenings in which a link engages a fixed hook-like member pivotally mounted
  • B60R 7/06 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space mounted on or below dashboards
  • E05C 3/00 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively

96.

Apparatus for adjusting direction of air flow of slim type air vent for automotive vehicle

      
Application Number 15498262
Grant Number 10668787
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-26
First Publication Date 2018-06-21
Grant Date 2020-06-02
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA Inc. (Republic of Korea)
  • Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Young Ju
  • Kim, In Seop
  • Lee, Young Rok
  • Lee, Young Beom
  • Kim, Choong Yeul
  • Jung, Dae Ig
  • Lim, Keun Sig
  • Lee, Ji Won
  • Choi, Jae Seob
  • Kim, Won Sik

Abstract

An apparatus for adjusting direction of air flow of a slim type air vent for an automotive vehicle may include a nozzle type wing that can rotate angularly upwards or downwards and be mounted inside the air vent having slim structure and a gear for rotating the nozzle type wing upwards or downwards is formed on a single transverse wing exposed to the outside such that manipulation force for rotating the single transverse wing angularly upwards or downwards can be transmitted to the nozzle type wing through the gear to rotate the nozzle type wing angularly upwards or downwards and hence the upward or downward direction of air flow being discharged into a cabin can be easily adjusted by upward or downward angular and rotational operation of the nozzle type wing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs

97.

Slim-type air vent device for vehicle

      
Application Number 15719268
Grant Number 10625575
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-28
First Publication Date 2018-06-21
Grant Date 2020-04-21
Owner
  • Hyundai Motor Company (Republic of Korea)
  • Kia Motors Corporation (Republic of Korea)
  • NIFCO KOREA Inc. (Republic of Korea)
  • Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Young Ju
  • Kim, In Seop
  • Lee, Young Rok
  • Lee, Young Beom
  • Kim, Choong Yeul
  • Jung, Dae Ig
  • Lim, Keun Sig
  • Lee, Ji Won
  • Choi, Jae Seob
  • Kim, Won Sik

Abstract

A slim-type air vent device for a vehicle may include: a single horizontal wing mounted at an outlet position of a slim air duct to be vertically rotatable, the single horizontal wing being exposed to the outside; an integrated control knob mounted to the single horizontal wing to be horizontally movable; dampers mounted in a rear space in the slim air duct such that an opening angle of each of the dampers is adjustable; a gear assembly disposed between a back surface of the integrated control knob and rotation shafts of the dampers, the gear assembly having a plurality of gears; and a plurality of vertical wings mounted immediately behind the single horizontal wing in an internal space of the slim air duct, to be rotated in a left or right direction by a single link during a left or right movement of the integrated control knob.

IPC Classes  ?

98.

LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE FOR AIR VENT OF AUTOMOBILE

      
Application Number KR2017014439
Publication Number 2018/106081
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-11
Publication Date 2018-06-14
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Keun Heung
  • Jung, Jae Wook
  • Hwang, Yun Sub

Abstract

The present invention relates to a light emitting device for an air vent of an automobile and, more particularly, to a light emitting device for an air vent of an automobile, which allows light generated by an LED to be emitted at the same illuminance through an irradiation hole formed in an air vent housing. The present invention comprises: an LED (100) for emitting light while being supplied with power from a battery; a light guide (200) for guiding the light emitted from the LED (100); a diffusion plate (300) for widely diffusing the light guided by the light guide (200); and an air vent housing (400) having an irradiation hole (410) formed therethrough to allow the light that is widely diffused by the diffusion plate (300) to be irradiated to the outside, wherein at least one shielding protrusion (420) having a receiving portion (421) is formed to protrude from the rear of the air vent housing (400) having the irradiation hole (410) formed therethrough into which the diffusion plate (300) is inserted to be fixed, wherein a bent extension portion (210) is formed to extend from one side of the light guide (200) such that a locking protrusion (211) inserted into the receiving portion (421) formed in the shielding protrusion (420) protrudes from the front thereof and an inflow portion (212), through which the light generated from the LED (100) is introduced, protrudes from the rear thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • F21K 9/61 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using light guides
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

99.

LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY FOR AUTOMOBILE STORAGE BODY

      
Application Number KR2017009236
Publication Number 2018/093017
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-24
Publication Date 2018-05-24
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kang, Young Gu
  • Pack, Sung Ho
  • Kim, Yong Dae

Abstract

The present invention relates to a leaf spring assembly for an automobile storage body that can elastically support an article by using an elastic force of the leaf spring. More specifically, the leaf spring is stretched or restored to an initial state thereof so as to prevent occurrence of joints due to friction even during operation and, at the same time, impart a degree of freedom in the right and left directions to the leaf spring, so that a reference operating direction can be consistent with an actual operating direction during the operation, thereby suppressing the occurrence of joints due to bending of the leaf spring. To this end, the present invention consists of: a hook (300) coupled to an operating plate; a leaf spring (200) having one side end coupled to the hook (300); and a spring guide (100) fixedly coupled to a housing, which is a non-operating portion, in a state where the other side portion of the leaf spring (200) is coupled thereto so as to be elastically deformed while being drawn in and out.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated

100.

AIR DAMPER FOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number KR2017013012
Publication Number 2018/093167
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-16
Publication Date 2018-05-24
Owner NIFCO KOREA INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Choi, Ki Seung

Abstract

The present invention relates to an air damper for a vehicle, and more particularly, to an air damper that allows a boundary portion provided between a piston rod and a guide projection to be inserted and withdrawn, while in line-contact with an outer surface of one side of a piston rod guide that is under tension, when a piston rod is inserted into and withdrawn from a cylinder tube, along a rod guide hole formed in a rod guide cap, in the movement direction of a piston. The present invention consists of: a cylinder tube (110) having a hollow cylinder shape; a rod guide cap (120) coupled to one side of the cylinder tube (110); a piston (140) installed so as to be movable in the cylinder tube (110) coupled to the rod guide cap (120); and a piston rod (150) inserted into and withdrawn from the cylinder tube (110) in the movement direction of the piston (140) while being guided along a rod guide hole (121) formed in the rod guide cap (120), wherein a guide projection (130) is formed protruding outward from the piston rod (150), and a piston rod guide (122) is formed protruding from the rod guide cap (120) so that an outer end of one side thereof is in line-contact with and supported by a boundary portion (160) of the guide projection (130) and the piston rod (150).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • B60R 7/06 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space mounted on or below dashboards
  • F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details
  • F16F 9/02 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only
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