Patents Assigned to Aopen Inc.
  • Patent number: 8917514
    Abstract: A frame module is adapted to be disposed in a housing of a computer for fixing first and second electronic devices. The computer includes a motherboard unit with a socket connector. The frame module includes a frame body having top and bottom surfaces adapted to be connected respectively to the first and electronic devices. An adaptor board includes a board body connected transversely to a rear edge of the frame body and having an edge connector adapted to be inserted into the socket connector, and first and second electrical connectors for electrical connection with the first and second electronic devices, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Aopen Inc.
    Inventor: Chun-Chang Lai
  • Patent number: 8905366
    Abstract: A back frame module includes a base plate, two locking plate members, a cable organizing plate, and a stowage plate. The base plate is adapted to be provided on a rear face of a display. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate are selectively connected to the base plate. The locking plate members are adapted for mounting of a computer device therebetween. The cable organizing plate is adapted to stow a cable of the display or of the computer device. The stowage plate is adapted to stow an adapter of the display or other accessories. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate can be selectively substituted by a support plate. The back frame module thus has various states of use to satisfy different user requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Aopen, Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Hsiung Chen, Yao-Wen Hsu, Shuang-Ji Jiang, Hong-Chang Liu, Wen-Hsi Tsai
  • Publication number: 20140355182
    Abstract: A connecting unit for connecting an electronic unit to a housing includes a first connecting component having a fastening hole, a second connecting component including a head and a stem, and a resilient buffering member sleeved on the first connecting component, and having an end that abuts against a board of the electronic unit and that has a mounting hole. A portion of the buffering member is between the first connecting component and the board. The stem extends through the board and the mounting hole to engage the fastening hole, such that the board abuts against the buffering member, and is spaced apart from the first connecting component and the head so as to be movably restricted relative to the housing between the head and the buffering member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: AOPEN, INC.
    Inventor: Jo Chiao Wang
  • Publication number: 20140337866
    Abstract: A frame module is adapted to be disposed in a housing of a computer for fixing first and second electronic devices. The computer includes a motherboard unit with a socket connector. The frame module includes a frame body having top and bottom surfaces adapted to be connected respectively to the first and electronic devices. An adaptor board includes a board body connected transversely to a rear edge of the frame body and having an edge connector adapted to be inserted into the socket connector, and first and second electrical connectors for electrical connection with the first and second electronic devices, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: AOPEN Inc.
    Inventor: Chun-Chang LAI
  • Patent number: 8876074
    Abstract: A support arm includes a support mechanism, a wall-mounted mechanism, and an arm mechanism. The support mechanism includes a support plate having a first pivot pillar and a first pivot base having a first eccentric rod and sleeving the first pivot pillar. The wall-mounted mechanism includes a wall-mounted plate detachably disposed on a display monitor and having a second pivot pillar and a second pivot base sleeving the second pivot pillar. The arm mechanism includes a casing, an arm body disposed in the casing and having first and second pivot ends, a first spring connected to the arm body and the first eccentric rod, a first shaft passing through the first pivot base and the first pivot end, a second shaft passing through the second pivot base and the second pivot end, and a damping member sleeving the first shaft for increasing a rotating torque of the first shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Aopen Inc.
    Inventor: Yi-Jen Chen
  • Publication number: 20140305690
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a track structure capable of supplying power, which comprises a track module, a first conducting module, a second conducting module, at least a sliding module, a first electrical transmission module, and a second electrical transmission module. Each track module is provided for disposing an electronic device. The electronic device slides along the track module via the sliding module. The first electrical transmission module is connected to the electronic device, and a first electrode and a second electrode of the sliding module. The first and second electrodes contact the first and second conducting modules, respectively. The second electrical transmission module is connected to the first and second conducing modules and connected to a power supply. The power supply supplies power and transmit the power to the electronic device through the track structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: AOPEN INC.
    Inventor: YI-JEN CHEN
  • Publication number: 20140308829
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a track transmission system and the track transmission device thereof. The track transmission system comprises at least a track transmission device, a connecting device, and a control device. The track transmission device is provided for disposing slidably at least an electronic device. In addition, signal transmission with the control device can be accomplished through the connecting device. The electronic device is coupled to the circuit board of the track transmission device by contacting. As the electronic device slides along the track transmission device, signal transmission with the control device still can be maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: AOPEN INC.
    Inventor: YI-JEN CHEN
  • Patent number: 8837132
    Abstract: A positioning rack module for supporting a computer at a backside of a display device includes a movable frame. The movable frame includes a movable frame body to be disposed at the backside of the display device, and a first receiving portion formed in the movable frame body for receiving the computer. The movable frame body is operable to move relative to the display device between a hidden position and an exposed position. The movable frame body is hidden behind the backside of the display device when disposed at the hidden position. The movable frame body extends beyond a lateral side of the display device when disposed at the exposed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Aopen Inc.
    Inventors: Te-An Lin, Chih-Hsiung Chen
  • Patent number: 8817461
    Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a detachable module is disclosed. The fixing mechanism includes a frame for covering the detachable module. The frame includes a frame body and a pivoting portion connected to the frame body. A pivoting hole is formed on the pivoting portion. The fixing mechanism further includes a casing. The casing includes a lateral plate whereon a slot is formed, a shaft portion extended from the lateral plate in a first direction and disposed on a side of the slot, and an engaging portion extended from the lateral plate in a second direction and disposed on another side of the slot for inserting into the pivoting hole of the pivoting portion so that the pivoting portion is capable of pivoting from a first position to a second position as abutting against the shat portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Aopen Inc.
    Inventor: Yi-Jen Chen
  • Publication number: 20140215230
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a power adapter device and a main computer system thereof. The power adapter device is provided for receiving a power signal from a power supply device and providing the power signal to an electric apparatus and an additional apparatus. The power adapter device comprises a power connection port, a first connection port, a second connection port, a current detecting module and a switch module. The power connection port is provided for receiving the power signal. When the electric apparatus receives the power signal via the first connection port, the current detecting module detects a current signal and generates a control signal according to the current signal. When the current detecting module generates the control signal, the switch module is turned on so as to transmit the power signal to the additional apparatus through the second connection port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: AOPEN INC.
    Inventor: TING-YU CHANG
  • Publication number: 20140104769
    Abstract: A transmission port module for expanding transmission capacity of a host module is disclosed. The host module includes a host casing and a host circuit board installed inside the host casing. The transmission port module includes a base casing, a transmission circuit board, at least one transmission port and an integrated connector. The base casing is installed onto the host casing in a detachable manner. The transmission circuit board is installed inside the base casing. The at least one transmission port is electrically connected to the transmission circuit board, and the integrated connector is electrically connected to the transmission circuit board. The integrated connector is electrically connected to the host circuit board when the base casing is installed onto the host casing, so as to establish connection between the host circuit board and the at least one transmission port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Aopen Inc.
    Inventor: Jo-Chiao Wang
  • Publication number: 20140098490
    Abstract: A heat dissipating module includes a main body, a heat dissipating unit and at least one resilient engaging unit. A side of the heat dissipating unit is connected to the main body and the other side of the heat dissipating unit contacts against at least one heat component. An end of the at least one resilient engaging unit is connected to a side of the main body and the other end of the at least one resilient engaging unit engages with a side of a fastening base. The at least one resilient engaging unit is for resiliently pressing the main body so that the dissipating unit contacts with the at least one heat component closely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Aopen Inc.
    Inventor: Ching-Hung Yang
  • Publication number: 20140096404
    Abstract: A positioning device is adapted to mark an assembly position of a wall mount on a wall surface. The wall mount is formed with a plurality of through holes. The positioning device includes a wall mount reference diagram and a level tool. The wall mount reference diagram can be brought against the wall surface, and is provided with a plurality of position indications, which are spaced apart from each other, and which respectively correspond in position to the through holes in the wall mount. The level tool is disposed on the wall mount reference diagram, and is configured to assist in correcting leveling of the position indications of the wall mount reference diagram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: AOPEN INC.
    Inventor: Chih Hsiung Chen
  • Publication number: 20140048664
    Abstract: The invention relates to a monitor supporting module including: two supporting stands fixed to a placing space, two fixing stands disposed on the rear of a flat panel display, two guide bars and two guide rails. The setting positions of the guide bars are corresponding to the guide rails. Each guide rail includes a notch, a first horizontal guide section, a vertical guide section and a second horizontal guide section. Each guide bar is guided to a corresponding notch through its protruded end edge and slides through the guide sections for completing the installation. The guide rails are respectively formed on corresponding supporting stands, and the guide bars are protruded from one side of corresponding fixing stands. Or, the guide bars are respectively disposed on corresponding supporting stands and the guide rails are formed on corresponding fixing stands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: AOpen Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-Hsiung Chen
  • Publication number: 20140048658
    Abstract: A back frame module includes a base plate, two locking plate members, a cable organizing plate, and a stowage plate. The base plate is adapted to be provided on a rear face of a display. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate are selectively connected to the base plate. The locking plate members are adapted for mounting of a computer device therebetween. The cable organizing plate is adapted to stow a cable of the display or of the computer device. The stowage plate is adapted to stow an adapter of the display or other accessories. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate can be selectively substituted by a support plate. The back frame module thus has various states of use to satisfy different user requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Aopen Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Hsiung Chen, Yao-Wen Hsu, Shuang-Ji Jiang, Hong-Chang Liu, Wen-Hsi Tsai
  • Patent number: 8614884
    Abstract: A display device includes a base seat unit and at least one first display unit. The first display unit includes a first casing module, a first display panel connected to the first casing module, a pair of first support rods, and a pair of second support rods. The first support rods are connectible to the base seat unit in an upright direction and in a horizontally spaced apart manner, and are used to support therebetween the first casing module in a horizontal state. The second support rods are longer than the first support rods, are connectible to the base seat unit in an upright direction and in a horizontally spaced apart manner, and are used to support therebetween the first casing module in a vertical state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: AOPEN Inc.
    Inventors: Yao-Wen Hsu, Hung-Chang Liu, Bao-Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20130320169
    Abstract: A hanging device includes a wall-connecting frame, an object-connecting frame, and a plurality of connectors. The wall-connecting frame includes a connecting bracket that has a plurality of connecting holes formed in front and rear end faces thereof. The object-connecting frame is connected to the connecting bracket and is adapted for connection with an object. Each connector extends through one of the connecting holes in the rear end face and a corresponding connecting hole in the front end face, and is connected to the object-connecting frame. The connectors are operable to move the object-connecting frame forwardly and rearwardly relative to the wall-connecting frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: AOPEN INC.
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsiung Cheng, Te-An Lin, Chih-Hsiung Chen
  • Patent number: 8523132
    Abstract: A back frame module includes a base plate, two locking plate members, a cable organizing plate, and a stowage plate. The base plate is adapted to be provided on a rear face of a display. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate are selectively connected to the base plate. The locking plate members are adapted for mounting of a computer device therebetween. The cable organizing plate is adapted to stow a cable of the display or of the computer device. The stowage plate is adapted to stow an adapter of the display or other accessories. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate can be selectively substituted by a support plate. The back frame module thus has various states of use to satisfy different user requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Aopen Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Hsiung Chen, Yao-Wen Hsu, Shuang-Ji Jiang, Hong-Chang Liu, Wen-Hsi Tsai
  • Publication number: 20130223006
    Abstract: A securing device is adapted to secure a central processing unit to a circuit board. The securing device includes first and second seats secured to the circuit board. The securing device further includes a press member stacked on and pressed against the central processing unit, and having a side edge portion that is connected pivotally to the first seat, and an opposite side edge portion that is adjacent to the second seat. The securing device further includes an engaging rod pressed against the press member, and having one end that is connected pivotally to the second seat and the other end removably engaged with the first seat for securing the central processing unit to the board body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: AOPEN INC
    Inventor: AOPEN INC
  • Patent number: 8488307
    Abstract: A Point-Of-Sale (POS) system bracket includes a bracket housing and two mounts. The bracket housing includes two opposite sidewalls having inner surfaces, outer surfaces each having a substantially convex shape, and a plurality of positioning holes formed at different heights in the sidewalls. The mounts have outer sides for fixing respectively of two displays, and inner sides to be attached to the outer surfaces of the respective sidewalls. A plurality of locking elements extend respectively through a selected group of the positioning holes from the inner surfaces of the sidewalls to fasten the mounts to the respective sidewalls. The locking elements can be changed in position from one group to the other group of the positioning holes, so that the mounts can be positioned at different heights on the respective sidewalls, and the displays can be disposed at different inclination angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Aopen Inc.
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsiung Cheng, Yao-Wen Hsu, Yen-Chun Chou