Kyu-Tae Han

Title: Kyu-Tae Han: Inventor of a Welding-Distortion Prevention Apparatus.

Introduction

Kyu-Tae Han is an inventor associated with Pohang-si, South Korea, and Posco. His patent work addresses a practical challenge in pipe-and-flange welding: reducing distortion while supporting efficient, productive manufacturing.

Latest Patents

The provided information identifies one patent associated with Han: Apparatus for Preventing Welding Distortion, and Method for Welding Pipe and Flange Using the Same. The invention describes an apparatus with at least one counterweight placed against a flange being welded to a pipe. A fastening tool secures the counterweight to the flange, and a hollow portion in the counterweight can hold refrigerant. The design aims to reduce flange distortion during welding and improve economic efficiency and productivity. Han is credited with 1 patent in the supplied data.

Career Highlights

Han’s listed patent reflects an engineering focus on improving the reliability and efficiency of welding operations. The invention combines a secured counterweight with the option of refrigerant in its hollow section to help control distortion during pipe-and-flange welding.

Collaborations

The supplied information names Jae-Yik Lee as Han’s coworker. It does not specify whether Lee is a co-inventor or describe their particular collaboration.

Conclusion

Kyu-Tae Han’s identified patent presents a practical approach to limiting welding distortion in flange-and-pipe assemblies, connecting his inventive work with manufacturing efficiency at Posco.