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Kia Motors Corporation Patents
Assignee:
Kia Motors Corporation
Address:
Seoul, KR
No. of patents:
162
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Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
D386127 Passenger car November 11, 1997
D358118 Passenger car May 9, 1995
D357211 Passenger car April 11, 1995
7432462 Steering wheel of a vehicle October 7, 2008
A steering wheel provided with a remote control switch. The remote control switch includes a user-settable unit and a variable circuit unit for changing a function of the remote control switch according to the configuration of the user-settable unit; for example, the function of the
7430813 Device for measuring seal gaps of vehicles October 7, 2008
The present invention provides device for measuring a seal gap of a vehicle, which more conveniently and precisely measures the dimensions of a space between a moving part and a mounting part of a vehicle body, thus more precisely controlling the tolerance of a gap defined between the
7410189 Mounting structure of curtain airbag in vehicle August 12, 2008
A mounting structure of a curtain airbag in a vehicle is disclosed. The structure is adapted to easily form an inflation passage between a pillar trim and pillar by using a head liner; therefore, the overall portions of the curtain airbag can smoothly expand during the deployment. Such
7410188 Apparatus for mounting driver-side airbag module in vehicle August 12, 2008
Disclosed is an apparatus for mounting a driver-side airbag module in a vehicle, capable of easily assembling the driver-side airbag module with a steering wheel by using a link, a hook and a bolt without rotating the driver-side airbag module. The apparatus includes a module bracket
7401857 Liftable seat in a vehicle July 22, 2008
A liftable seat in a vehicle includes: a base frame; a seat cushion frame disposed on the base frame and to which a seat cushion is coupled; a seat back frame coupled to the seat cushion frame which is foldable in a forward direction and to which a seat back is coupled; and a lifting
7401400 System for mounting a snap ring July 22, 2008
A system for mounting a snap ring to a workpiece includes: a supporting structure; a snap ring guide unit mounted to the supporting structure by a first actuating device; a snap ring assembling unit including a supporting portion connected to the supporting structure by a second actu
7390000 Lateral link for vehicle suspension systems June 24, 2008
The present invention provides a lateral link for suspension systems wherein the distance between opposite ends of the lateral link increases in a tight or sudden turn, so as to enhance controllability, stability, and riding comfort of the vehicle.
7381024 LPG tank insertion apparatus for automobiles June 3, 2008
An LPG tank insertion apparatus for automobiles includes a rotary column with a lift body, a support arm mounted to the lift body, an actuating cylinder hingedly connected to the support arm, and a kingpin connected to the support arm. The actuating cylinder and the kingpin are both
7380804 Vibration damping apparatus for steering systems June 3, 2008
Disclosed herein is a vibration damping apparatus for steering systems. The vibration damping apparatus of the present invention includes a fluid-filled chamber which is provided between upper and lower shafts, an upper actuating member which has a female bladed part disposed in the
7377550 Retractor fixing structure of rear seatbelt system May 27, 2008
A retractor of a three-point rear seatbelt system is affixed to a rear roof rail without excessively protruding out at the bottom of the rear roof rail. Such an arrangement provides sufficient rear vision of the vehicle and strengthens the rigidity of the rear roof rail where the ret
7376473 Automatic LPG tank insertion apparatus for automobiles May 20, 2008
An automatic LPG tank insertion apparatus for automobiles has a rotary column provided with a lift body, which has a support arm. A rotating plate is rotatably mounted to the support arm such that yaw, pitch, and roll of the rotating plate can be controlled separately. Clamping devices
7364231 Self locking device of an active headrest April 29, 2008
An active headrest includes a panel inside a seat frame, a panel link supporting the panel and rotating in response to raising of the panel, and a frame which is raised by the panel. A self locking device of the active headrest includes: a guide cylinder in the seat back frame, defin
7331558 Long slide type rail system for detachable vehicle seat February 19, 2008
Disclosed herein is a slider rail for adjusting a longitudinal position of a detachable vehicle seat. The slide rail includes right and left fixed rails capable of being mounted on a vehicle body floor panel in a longitudinal direction and in parallel to each other, and a moving rail
7313888 Device for and method of preventing rattling of door window glass for vehicles January 1, 2008
A device for preventing rattling of a door window glass for vehicles. In an activated condition, i.e. upon the upward and downward movement of the window glass, smoother upward and downward movement of the window glass is enabled, thereby eliminating noise due to frictional contact betwe
7313870 Headlamp aiming apparatus for vehicles January 1, 2008
A headlamp aiming apparatus for vehicles used for accurate measuring of light radiated from the headlamp of a vehicle. The headlamp aiming apparatus is capable of appropriately calibrating the moving quantity of an aiming unit, based on data measured by distance measuring units measu
7311348 Housing apparatus of fuel door December 25, 2007
A housing apparatus of a fuel neck includes a main housing with a first connecting portion connected to a vehicle body, and a hole with a door connected thereto; and a sub housing with a second connecting portion connected to the main housing by an elastic force. The sub housing is e
7293349 Inspection device for engine room November 13, 2007
Various models of engines and transmissions can be installed in an engine room model in a relatively easy manner. As a result, efficiency of inspecting the engine room is optimized by using the engine room model and various potential problems which may occur in a mass production of v
7290429 Automatic idle adjusting apparatus with side shift function November 6, 2007
An automatic idle adjusting apparatus with a side shift function automatically adjusts the position of guides according to the kind of the workpiece provided and adjusts the distance between two workpieces processed using one metal mold. The apparatus includes two idle bases, a plura
7275613 Automatic unbuckling seat belt system October 2, 2007
The present invention relates to an automatic unbuckling seat belt system adapted to easily buckle and unbuckle the seat belt, wherein the system comprises a seat belt tongue formed with a groove and a seat belt buckle with a latch for suspending in the groove and maintaining the coupled
7268297 High voltage cable for a vehicle September 11, 2007
A high voltage cable for a vehicle is disclosed which comprises a braid body portion; a shield body portion; and a holder portion. In preferred systems, the structure of a shield body portion with a braid portion of the high voltage cable for the vehicle being engaged and a holder portio
7248961 Method for determining traffic conditions July 24, 2007
A method for determining traffic conditions includes: collecting real-time traffic information of a road; calculating a representative speed value for the road by a fuzzy inference, from the collected real-time traffic information and traffic condition factors having an effect on the roa
7246857 Seat folding device of vehicle July 24, 2007
The seat folding device of a vehicle includes a seat frame that linearly slides along an anteroposterior direction of the vehicle on a guide rail fixed to a floor panel of the vehicle. Two folding brackets are pivotally coupled at a front middle portion of the seat frame. A tilting brack
7243933 Suspension system with automatic toe control function July 17, 2007
A suspension system including two lateral arms whose lower arms are disposed at the front and rear of the center of wheels is provided. One end of the two lateral arms is mounted to a cross member while the other end is connected to a carrier assembly. The outer wheels of a turning v
7234370 Accelerator pedal apparatus for a vehicle June 26, 2007
An accelerator pedal apparatus of a vehicle is attached with a pedal plate at one end of one side and includes, at another end of the other side a pedal link member having an insertion recess. A weight member is detachable from and attachable to the insertion recess of the pedal link
7213881 Locking device for a detachable vehicle seat May 8, 2007
The locking device for a detachable vehicle seat is provided with a special mechanism in a rear end locking part which easily enables checking the locking state of the locking device. The locking device for a detachable vehicle seat includes front and rear end locking parts, which re
7212904 Constant speed control method for vehicle on inclined road May 1, 2007
A constant speed control method for a vehicle on an inclined road allows a constant speed control allowance to be one mile per hour on a flat road and two miles per hour on an inclined surface. If the vehicle speed decelerates two or more times of 1.5 miles per hour or more compared to
7200961 Mounting assembly for a license plate April 10, 2007
The mounting assembly of a license plate includes a license plate having at least one fastening aperture, a frame, on one side of which the license plate is mounted, a fixing member located at the other side of the frame, opposite to the license plate, and a fastening mechanism for c
7191995 Seat slide mechanism for vehicles March 20, 2007
The shape of a locker provided in a locking assembly for a seat slide mechanism is modified into a cylindrical structure with a circular cross section so as to exhibit a higher mechanical rigidity as compared to a conventional plate type locker. Thereby, effectively preventing a half
7184870 Method for controlling expansion of an air bag February 27, 2007
The method for expanding an air bag includes the steps of: detecting a variation of a deceleration of a vehicle during a vehicle collision and applying the detected deceleration signal to a microcomputer. Analyzing a collision waveform generated according to the deceleration signal and
7168763 Seatback reclining apparatus for a vehicle January 30, 2007
A seatback reclining apparatus capable of independently reclining divided seatbacks with different angles. Thereby, interference with a trim of a wheel housing when the seatback is positioned to a flat position is prevented. The seatback includes a reclining shaft provided with a first
7167783 Apparatus and method for controlling regenerative braking of an electric vehicle January 23, 2007
The method includes detecting a brake pedal operation. Thereafter, calculating a non-driven wheel braking force applied to a non-driven wheel of the electric vehicle according to the brake pedal operation. Subsequently, calculating a target braking force for a driven wheel correspond
7159907 Jam-resistant door latch assembly for vehicles January 9, 2007
Disclosed herein is a jam resistant door latch assembly which is provided, between a central portion of an outside lever and a lock lever, with a jam-releasing lever of a linkage structure that serves to resiliently pull the outside lever to a normal unlocked position of the door latch
7156460 Locking device for double folding of a vehicle seat January 2, 2007
The locking device provides for double folding of a detachable vehicle seat, and in particular provides for double folding of a detachable vehicle seat capable of achieving an easier engaging and disengaging of a double folding detachable vehicle seat by providing a stopper and a strap
7144009 Apparatus for transmitting a workpiece December 5, 2006
The apparatus for transmitting a workpiece along a press line includes a support frame; a support frame driving unit; a plurality of air pipes; an air flow forming unit; a plurality of rollers; and a roller driving unit. The plurality of suction cups are provided at a perimeter of each o
7137634 Active control type mounting bushing device for vehicle November 21, 2006
An active control type mounting bushing device adapted to properly change the hardness of the mounting bushing according to a driving state, thereby obtaining a proper hardness of the mounting bushing for obtaining a comfortable ride during normal driving conditions, and reducing the
7134703 Double-folding seat for vehicles November 14, 2006
A double-folding seat has a seat cushion, a seat back, and a recliner portion. The seat also has a rear locking portion, a force transmitting member, and a front locking portion. The seat back is connected to the seat cushion. The recliner portion is configured to selectively fold the
7125263 Junction box assembly October 24, 2006
A junction box assembly includes a main body on which an electric circuit is disposed having at least one socket electrically connected to the electric circuit. A first cover covers a surface of the main body on which the electric circuit is disposed. A second cover covers another su
7125028 Lower arm assembly of a vehicle October 24, 2006
A lower arm assembly comprises a lower arm, a front fluid-filled bushing, a rear fluid-filled bushing, and a fluid transferring pipe extending between the bushings. Each of the front and rear bushings has an outer pipe, an inner pipe, and a shock absorbing member. A fluid chamber is
7124661 Parking level apparatus of a vehicle October 24, 2006
A parking lever of a vehicle includes a slider of a predetermined length mounted to a lower area of a lever assembly. Also, a guide rail into which the slider is inserted is formed in a casing. The slider undergoes a sliding movement within the guide rail such that when the lever ass
7100672 Device for cooling die casting metallic pattern September 5, 2006
While a die cast product is produced by a die casting method, an overheated portion of a low pressure die casting metallic pattern is effectively cooled by circulating a cool air and/or a coolant. Therefore, a solidification period of a molten metal in a cavity is minimized, and a qu
7084002 Method for manufacturing a nano-structured electrode of metal oxide August 1, 2006
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a nano-structured metal oxide electrode, and in particular, to a method for manufacturing a metal oxide electrode having a few tens or hundreds of nanometers in diameter that is well adapted to an electrode of a supercapacit
7077434 Impact absorption structure of a steering column cover for a vehicle July 18, 2006
An impact absorption structure for a steering column cover for a vehicle, which is capable of minimizing injury to a driver's knee as well as driver's chest by achieving certain deformation in an impact absorption structure when a load is applied due to an impact on the steering column
7074510 Composite ion-exchange membrane, fabrication method of the same, and membrane-electrode assembly July 11, 2006
The present invention relates to a composite ion-exchange membrane that can exhibit good conductivity at high temperatures, methods to produce the polymer membrane, membrane-electrode assemblies that comprise one or more of such polymers, and polymer electrolyte fuel cells that comprise
7073838 Separation/attachment of seat for vehicles July 11, 2006
A mechanism for attaching a seat to and disconnecting the seat from a vehicle. The mechanism for attaching and disconnecting the seat having latch recesses on a lower frame of the seat, front and rear wheels for respectively engaging with front and rear seating recesses of a car body
7073525 Multi-tank connecting device for liquefied petroleum injection vehicle July 11, 2006
A multi-tank connecting device has a main tank with a fuel pump and one or more auxiliary tanks. A fuel pipe connects the main tank and the auxiliary tank and allows fuel to flow between the main tank and the auxiliary tank. A fuel isolating device closes the fuel pipe when the vehic
7070223 Detachable seat for vehicles July 4, 2006
A detachable seat for a vehicle, provided for visualizing whether the seat is locked on the floor panel through an indicator window. The detachable seat is composed of such components as a bracket consisting of a locking section the can be selectively locked to a striker provided on the
7066520 Cargo screen hanger fixture for a vehicle June 27, 2006
A cargo screen hanger fixture for a vehicle, wherein a hooking lug is formed in a projecting way on one side of the housing cover coupled to the left and right ends of the cargo screen housing. The cargo screen hanger is fastened by being inserted between the bottom of the hooking lu
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