Patents by Inventor Chih-Peng Chuang
Chih-Peng Chuang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 7641443Abstract: An assembling member and a heat-dissipating module having the assembling member are proposed. The assembling member connects a fan having at least a receiving space and a plurality of first positioning portions to an electronic host housing having a plurality of first fixing portions. The assembling member includes a main body for being accommodated into the receiving space, a plurality of first coupling portions for coupling with the first positioning portions, an elastic portion disposed at one side of the main body, and a plurality of first engaging portions for engaging with the first fixing portions. The first engaging portions are connected to the elastic portions, such that the first engaging portions can be urged by the elastic portions of the assembling member to engage with the first fixing portions. The heat-dissipating module of the present invention is easy to assemble and disassemble, has simple structure and low cost.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Patent number: 7641441Abstract: A fan device for use in an electronic apparatus is proposed, the fan device being installed adjacent to a back-panel formed with an emitting diode component and composed of: a fan body, a fastening member and a light-guiding member, wherein the fan body is provided with a plurality of positioning holes for accommodating the light-guiding member, which is then fastened by the fastening member such that the end of the light-guiding member is close to the back panel to provide for a light source by means of the emitting diode of the back panel, allowing the light-guiding member to receive and guide the light to the front of the fan body, whereby the use can observe and judge if the fan device works normally or not from the varied brightness of light shown by the light-guiding member.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Patent number: 7613094Abstract: An optical disc drive is provided for being mounted in a predetermined slot of a casing of an electronic device, the slot having a mounting portion for being connected to the optical disc drive. The optical disc drive includes a main body; a transfer board having a connector for connecting the main body to the electronic device and at least one opening formed at a side of the connector; and an insulation plate disposed between the main body and the transfer board, and having at least one connecting portion for passing through the opening of the transfer board to be connected to the mounting portion of the slot of the casing, so as to fix the optical disc drive to the casing of the electronic device. The optical disc drive can easily be assembled to and disassembled from the electronic device without the need of an additional frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Patent number: 7445478Abstract: A portable display device is applicable to an electronic device having a socket provided with a second electrical connector. The portable display device includes a body having a display and a plurality of operating keys; an extension portion having a first end pivotably connected to the body, and a second end pluggable into the socket; a first electrical connector installed on the second end of the extension portion and engageable with the second electrical connector; and a lock member installed on the extension portion for locking the extension portion in the socket.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Publication number: 20080198155Abstract: A portable display device is applicable to an electronic device having a socket provided with a second electrical connector. The portable display device includes a body having a display and a plurality of operating keys; an extension portion having a first end pivotably connected to the body, and a second end pluggable into the socket; a first electrical connector installed on the second end of the extension portion and engageable with the second electrical connector; and a lock member installed on the extension portion for locking the extension portion in the socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Publication number: 20080136802Abstract: A module operation information display system is applicable to a data processing device having a plurality of functional modules and a first electrical connection unit electrically connected with the functional modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Inventec CorporationInventors: Chih-Peng Chuang, Sheng-Tzu Yang, Chao-Yang Huang
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Publication number: 20080135705Abstract: The present invention discloses a fixing bracket for fixing a serve including two sides each disposed with positioning pillars and a fixing hole to a rectangular rack including four rods each disposed with a plurality of through holes. The fixing bracket includes a bracket body, reinforcing portions bending and extending from two sides of the bracket body, a hinge structure connected to one end of the bracket body, and a fixing piece connected to one end of the hinge structure. With the well-built structure of the bracket body and the reversible fixing piece, the fixing bracket for fixing the server to the rack is easy to install and durable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Publication number: 20080095619Abstract: An assembling member and a heat-dissipating module having the assembling member are proposed. The assembling member connects a fan having at least a receiving space and a plurality of first positioning portions to an electronic host housing having a plurality of first fixing portions. The assembling member includes a main body for being accommodated into the receiving space, a plurality of first coupling portions for coupling with the first positioning portions, an elastic portion disposed at one side of the main body, and a plurality of first engaging portions for engaging with the first fixing portions. The first engaging portions are connected to the elastic portions, such that the first engaging portions can be urged by the elastic portions of the assembling member to engage with the first fixing portions. The heat-dissipating module of the present invention is easy to assemble and disassemble, has simple structure and low cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2006Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Patent number: 7322841Abstract: A push-pull mechanism is applicable to a removable electronic device having a latch hole. The removable electronic device is receivable in a receiving space of a mechanical housing having two protrusion portion corresponding to two sides of the receiving space. The push-pull mechanism includes a handle and a lock element. The handle has a level portion and two extension portions extending from two sides of the level portion. Two hook portions corresponding to the protrusion portions are installed on the extension portions. The lock element is slidingly installed on the level portion and has a latch hook corresponding to the latch hole, for coupling with the latch hole, so as to fix the handle to the removable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2007Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Patent number: 7281940Abstract: A removable electrical interface device insertable into an electronic apparatus having a slot and two first coupling portions includes a body and a lid. The body is adapted to be inserted into the slot and electrically connected to the electronic apparatus. The lid is perpendicularly connected to a side of the body, connectable to a surface of the electronic apparatus, adapted to seal the slot, has two second coupling portions fastenable to the two first coupling portions respectively, and allows the removable electrical interface device to be installed and uninstalled by a single act. The present invention further provides an electronic apparatus having the removable electrical interface device.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2006Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Publication number: 20070231157Abstract: A fan cover structure installed in a draft direction of a fan and for fixing the fan to a casing, includes: a mesh frame; a plurality of latching components that protrude outwards and are perpendicular to the edge of the mesh frame, so as to fix the mesh frame to preset fixing openings of the fan; an extension part that protrudes from the bottom of the mesh frame, and formed with a tooling hole, so that the fan can be connected to a preset tooling pin on the casing by the tooling hole; and a flexible component that protrudes from the top of the mesh frame and abuts against a top cover of the casing so as to reduce vibration from the fan. The fan cover structure facilitates the installation and removal of the fan.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Publication number: 20070115633Abstract: A fan cover for being mounted onto a heat sink fan with a casing is disclosed, wherein a plurality of openings are formed in the casing of the fan. The fan cover includes fan-cover body and an elastic integration unit mounted on the fan-cover body. The integration unit includes fitting parts and latching parts, wherein the fitting parts can be engaged with the openings, and the latching parts are located on the fitting parts and can be coupled to the casing of the fan. In comparison to a conventional metal fan cover having disadvantages such as high production costs and laborious installation procedures, the above fan cover is relatively cheaper to make and easier to install.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Patent number: 7207834Abstract: An electrical mounting structure includes a first electronic device having a first connector; a second electronic device having a rear plate, the rear plate having at least one via hole and a second connector for being connected to the first connector of the first electronic device; and a connecting board disposed on the first electronic device and having at least one guiding portion and a fastening portion, the guiding portion for passing through the via hole to guide the first connector of the first electronic device to be aligned with and connected to the second connector of the rear plate, and the fastening portion for fastening the rear plate of the second electronic device to the first electronic device after the guiding portion has passed through the via hole and the first connector has been connected to the second connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Publication number: 20070050800Abstract: An optical disc drive is provided for being mounted in a predetermined slot of a casing of an electronic device, the slot having a mounting portion for being connected to the optical disc drive. The optical disc drive includes a main body; a transfer board having a connector for connecting the main body to the electronic device and at least one opening formed at a side of the connector; and an insulation plate disposed between the main body and the transfer board, and having at least one connecting portion for passing through the opening of the transfer board to be connected to the mounting portion of the slot of the casing, so as to fix the optical disc drive to the casing of the electronic device. The optical disc drive can easily be assembled to and disassembled from the electronic device without the need of an additional frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Publication number: 20070042647Abstract: The present invention provides a blade-type electronic device, including a blade-type body; a handle provided on one side of the blade-type body to assist the installation of the blade-type electronic device; a connector disposed on one side of the blade-type body to provide electrical connection with an external device; and a switch disposed inside of the blade-type body and electrically connected to the connector to switch on/off electric signals of the blade-type body, the switch being able to be turned on when the handle is in an installed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Applicant: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Publication number: 20070035936Abstract: A cover structure for protecting an unoccupied portion of an electronic device is proposed. The cover structure includes: a main body portion formed with a first leaf body for covering the surface of the electronic device, and a second leaf body formed surrounding the periphery of the first leaf body, wherein the first leaf body is at least formed with a first opening; at least an active member; and at least a fastening member disposed on the second leaf body, wherein the active member is related to the fastening member such that the fastening member is actuated along with the action of the active member, allowing a user to concurrently operate on the first opening of the first leaf body and the active member to install or remove the cover structure to or from the unoccupied portion of the electronic device as needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Publication number: 20070035933Abstract: A blade interface device is provided, including a blade casing, a transfer card disposed to one inner side of the blade casing and having a first connector, an interface module having a second connector for longitudinally connecting with the first connector and a first fastening section, a positioning section disposed inside the blade casing for transversely position the interface module, and a second fastening section for longitudinally fastening the first fastening section of the interface module. Such a blade interface device could be directly installed inside a blade server.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Publication number: 20050168116Abstract: An auxiliary bracing structure for movable racks includes a case, a lid and a movable rack. The lid corresponds to the case and may be coupled with the case to form substantially a closed housing compartment. The lid has a bracing strut mounted on an inner side. The movable rack is located in the housing compartment and has a slot corresponding to the bracing strut. The slot has a loading end with a diameter greater than the diameter of an anchor end of the slot. The bracing strut may run through the slot through the loading end and be moved to the anchor end for anchoring thereby to anchor the movable rack on the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2004Publication date: August 4, 2005Inventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Patent number: 6851925Abstract: The present invention is to provide a mechanism for fast fastening fans of a server, comprising a fastening frame of hollow parallelepiped shape having at least one divider for dividing an internal space thereof into a plurality of compartments, each compartment being adapted to fasten a fan therein; a plurality of first fastening members each disposed inside the compartment perpendicular to the divider and having a positioning groove abutted on the divider; and a plurality of second fastening member disposed on a housing of the server and being adapted to the corresponding first fastening members so that the fastening frame along with the fans can be assembled to or detached from housing quickly, resulting in an increase of the assembly and maintenance efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
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Publication number: 20050002161Abstract: The present invention is to provide a heat dissipation device of a server comprising a first and a second heat dissipation units respectively mounted adjacent to a CPU and a power supply of the server for cooling the CPU and the power supply based on the temperatures thereof, wherein the current of air set up by the fans of the first and the second heat dissipation units can dissipate heat from the CPU and the power supply respectively without interfering heat generated by the CPU with heat generated by the power supply or vice verse. Thus, the heat dissipation of the CPU and the power supply will respectively be controlled in an easy and precise way.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2003Publication date: January 6, 2005Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATIONInventors: Kuei-Hua Chen, Chih-Peng Chuang