• Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
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• v.32 no.2
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• pp.124-130
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• 2023

Implementing flexible production systems in domestic and foreign automotive design parts assembly has increased demand for automation and power reduction. Consequently, transition to a hybrid production method is observed where multiple vehicles are assembled in a single assembly line. Multiple robots, 3D vision sensors, mounting positions, and correction software have complex configurations in the automotive glass mounting system. Hence, automation is required owing to significant difficulty in the assembly process of automobile parts. This study presents a primer lighting and inspection algorithm that is robust to the assembly environment of real automotive design parts using high power 'ㄷ'-shaped LED inclined lighting. Furthermore, a 2D camera was developed in the primer coating inspection system-the core technology of the glass mounting system. A primer application demo line applicable to the actual automobile production line was established using the proposed high power lighting and algorithm. Furthermore, application inspection performance was verified using this demo system. Experimental results verified that the performance of the proposed system exceeded the level required to satisfy the automobile requirements.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 1995.10a
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• pp.227-231
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• 1995

This paper describes a basic programming and interfacing modele which can link DataBase form experiments and dynamic analysis program of chock absorber within the limit of adequate reliability. The system developed can provid a user specific Database of shock absorber within the required damping performance and endurable tolerance, thus show a good application possibilities in commercial vehicle design.

• Proceedings of the IEEK Conference
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• 2002.07b
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• pp.1027-1029
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• 2002

In this paper, we present the circuit topology and control scheme of single-phase dc/ac inverter based on class E dc/dc converter for automotive application. The proposed inverter consists of class E series resonant inverter and class E low dv/dt PWM synchronous rectifier with bi-directional switch.

• Journal of the korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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• v.14 no.4
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• pp.68-78
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• 1992

Vibration and vibro-acoustic characteristics of body panels enclosing the vehicle interior cabin are tested and analyzed for effective application of sound proofing materials. A set of deadener and insulation packages are proposed based on the experimentally evaluated and categorized contributions of noise radiating panels. The suggested packages are applied to a prototype vehicle, and a refined acoustic quality is achieved. A systematic experimental procedure proposed in this study can be a good tool in tuning the acoustic quality of prototype vehicles within a limited development period.

• Ceramist
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• v.9 no.6
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• pp.7-11
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• 2006

The status of structural ceramics in Japan is presented. Use of ceramics for structural components had been limited due to their brittleness, and the successful application was wear resistant parts such as thread guides and ceramic cutting tools up to around 1980. Since then, considerable work has been done for applying ceramics to mechanical parts, and automotive components made of silicon nitride were developed and commercialized in 1980s. Unfortunately, the application of silicon nitride to automotive engines is not so popular in these days. Instead, a variety of structural ceramics such as alumina, silicon carbide and zirconia have recently extended the market, and the expanded application includes vacuum process parts for manufacturing semiconductor and liquid crystal devices, refractory tubes for casting aluminum alloy, and dies for optical lens forming. In addition, cordierite honeycombs and diesel particulate filters are widely used in automobiles. In the present review, the recent application of structural ceramics to automobiles and industries in Japan is summarized.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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• v.18 no.5
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• pp.25-30
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• 2010

The authors have studied on the corrosion resistance of the hot stamped steel sheets for the application to automotive parts. Recently automotive companies have focused on the hot stamped parts to meet the light weighting needs and the safe reason. Because of the cost reduction of the hot stamped parts, automotive companies increase the usage of the coated steel sheets, especially Al-Si coated steel sheets. The coated layer of Al-Si coated steel sheets contains up to 50% of Fe, which was diffused from the steel sheet, after hot stamping. The hot stamped steel sheet was not phosphated due to the oxidation layer of the coating, however, the result of the water resistance test is similar to that of the conventional GA steel sheets. The pitting depth and the weight reduction of the coated layer of hot stamped steel sheets are less than those of GA steel.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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• v.15 no.4
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• pp.27-32
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• 2007

Head-Up Display system makes it possible for the driver to be informed of important vehicle data such as vehicle speed, engine RPM or navigation data without taking the driver's eyes off the road. Long focal length optics, LCD with bright illumination, image generator and vehicle interface controllers are key parts of head-up display system. All these parts have been designed, developed and applied to the test vehicle. Virtual images are located about 2m ahead of the driver's eye by projecting it onto the windshield just below the driver's line of sight. Developed head-up display system shows satisfactory results for future commercialization.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.66-73
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• 2017

In this work, graphene platelets were introduced into wax in an automotive electronic controlled thermostat for the purpose of enhancing its thermal-conductive property and improving response performance. Graphene content ranging from 10 % to 20% was added into and mixed with the wax to investigate the effect of graphene amounts on the performance of an automotive electronic controlled thermostat in terms of response time, hysteresis and melting temperature. The experimental results revealed that graphene in wax contributed to a reduction in the response time and hysteresis of an automotive electronic controlled thermostat. As a consequence, important improvement in thermal sensitivity, full lift, melting temperature and hysteresis were obtained. The thermal response of wax with graphene content of 20 % was improved by 25 %, as compared to that of wax with Cu content of 20 %. Hysteresis of wax with graphene was reduced by $0.6^{\circ}C$ as compared to that of wax with Cu content. The melting temperature of wax is lowered and hysteresis is also improved with increased graphene content of wax in an electronic controlled thermostat. We hope that this study can help further the transition of nano-fluid technology from small-scale research laboratories to industrial application in the automotive sector.

• Journal of Energy Engineering
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• v.25 no.4
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• pp.133-140
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• 2016

Thermoelectric generator, which is known as using Seebeck effect, have been widely applied in many industrial parts, for instance, from submarine to equipments capable of producing hot or cooling water. Its usefulness was verified in terms of producing electric power using temperature difference and vice versa. Application on thermoelectric generator has been mainly forced on exhaust gas of automotive engine so far. In this study, the possibility was investigated whether electric power could be produced by using cooling water in automotive engine. As the result, it showed that electric power had differences depending on shapes of power auxiliary apparatus and, in this experiment, maximum of electric power was 1.5 voltage.

• Journal of Practical Engineering Education
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• v.8 no.2
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• pp.91-94
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• 2016

This study is focused on the development and application of automotive lighting system simulator device to help understanding of the repair and overhaul, electrical instrumentation and automotive circuit checks the contents of the automotive electrical system. The purpose of this study is to define the circuit numeracy, circuit repair preparation skills, detachable power, circuit analysis capabilities, inspection and measurement capability, and repair (problem solving) skills, through the cultivation of clean ability to increase the understanding of electrical equipment maintenance circuitry to verify the improvement of the repair. Automotive electrical device requires understanding of the invisible parts, and understanding of the various symbols and complex circuitry to measure the basic checks and repair are indispensable. This paper would likely contribute to help students to gain more interest in the fields that they feel difficult such as basic skills which necessary to cultivate a variety of electrical equipment fault diagnosis of the basic knowledge needed for electric cars practical.