Patents by Inventor Ching-Shan Cheng
Ching-Shan Cheng 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: 10462274Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to an adjustable gap structure for mobile devices. An embodiment of a mobile device includes a cover; a printed circuit board including a processing component and thermal solution, the printed circuit board being movable along a first axis towards or away from the cover to provide an adjustable air gap; one or more ferromagnetic elements coupled with the printed circuit board; and one or more magnets, wherein, in first mode, the one or more magnets are to attract the one or more ferromagnetic elements and maintain an air gap of a first distance between the thermal solution and the cover, and wherein, in a second mode, an external magnetic force is to pull the ferromagnetic elements away from the one or more magnets and reduce the air gap between the thermal solution and the cover.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2015Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: INTEL CORPORATIONInventors: Moss Weng, Alesi Hung, Chang-Wu Yen, Ching-Shan Cheng
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Publication number: 20180359345Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to an adjustable gap structure for mobile devices. An embodiment of a mobile device includes a cover; a printed circuit board including a processing component and thermal solution, the printed circuit board being movable along a first axis towards or away from the cover to provide an adjustable air gap; one or more ferromagnetic elements coupled with the printed circuit board; and one or more magnets, wherein, in first mode, the one or more magnets are to attract the one or more ferromagnetic elements and maintain an air gap of a first distance between the thermal solution and the cover, and wherein, in a second mode, an external magnetic force is to pull the ferromagnetic elements away from the one or more magnets and reduce the air gap between the thermal solution and the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2015Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Moss WENG, Alesi HUNG, Chang-Wu YEN, Ching-Shan CHENG
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Patent number: 7922236Abstract: A method of operating a volume-filling structure, comprising sensing an impact event and expanding the volume-filling structure from a non-expanded state to an expanded state upon the sensed impact event. The volume-filling structure comprises an open celled material, a first end cap connected to one end of the open celled material and a second end cap connected to a second end of the open celled material. The volume-filling structure further includes an activation mechanism regulating expansion of the open celled material from the non-expanded state to expanded state in response to an activation signal, and the activation mechanism includes an actuator interfaced with the end caps. Embodiments may include triggering a pneumatic device to force the second end cap from the first end cap. Additionally, embodiments may include triggering a mechanical event to force the second end cap from the first end cap.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2008Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Alan L. Browne, Ching-Shan Cheng, Nancy L. Johnson, Gary L. Jones, Scott R. Webb, Francis D. Wood, Ruth M. Gusko, Chin-Hsu Lin
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Publication number: 20080200570Abstract: A method of operating a volume-filling structure, comprising sensing an impact event and expanding the volume-filling structure from a non-expanded state to an expanded state upon the sensed impact event. The volume-filling structure comprises an open celled material, a first end cap connected to one end of the open celled material and a second end cap connected to a second end of the open celled material. The volume-filling structure further includes an activation mechanism regulating expansion of the open celled material from the non-expanded state to expanded state in response to an activation signal, and the activation mechanism includes an actuator interfaced with the end caps. Embodiments may include triggering a pneumatic device to force the second end cap from the first end cap. Additionally, embodiments may include triggering a mechanical event to force the second end cap from the first end cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Alan L. Browne, Ching-Shan Cheng, Nancy L. Johnson, Gary L. Jones, Scott R. Webb, Francis D. Wood, Ruth M. Gusko, Chin-Hsu Lin
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Patent number: 7401846Abstract: A volume-filling mechanical structure for modifying a crash or impact comprising a honeycomb celled material expandable from a compact state to a expanded state and methods for operating the same.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: Alan L. Browne, Ching-Shan Cheng, Nancy L. Johnson, Gary L. Jones, Scott R. Webb, Francis D. Wood, Ruth M. Gusko, Chin-Hsu Lin
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Patent number: 7159901Abstract: An energy absorbing knee bolster for use in an interior of a vehicle is disclosed. An energy absorbing support structure is configured to support an instrument panel within a vehicle. The energy absorbing structure has a deployable tubular mechanism for absorbing occupant impact energy and an impact plate coupled to the tubular mechanism for absorbing occupant energy. An energy absorbing locking mechanism is disposed between the impact plate and the support structure. The locking mechanism is configured to encourage the collapse of the tubular means for absorbing energy in a telescopic fashion.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2003Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: Jenne-Tai Wang, Gary L Jones, Joseph D McCleary, Ching-Shan Cheng
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Publication number: 20050234139Abstract: A volume-filling mechanical structure for modifying a crash or impact comprising a honeycomb celled material expandable from a compact state to a expanded state and methods for operating the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2005Publication date: October 20, 2005Inventors: Alan Browne, Ching-Shan Cheng, Nancy Johnson, Gary Jones, Scott Webb, Francis Wood, Ruth Gusko, Chin-Hsu Lin
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Patent number: 6869105Abstract: A four-point seat belt system is provided which includes a seat mountable within the vehicle, the seat has upper and lower medial locations. A first seat belt is disclosed having a first end coupled to the lower medial location and a second end coupled to the upper medial location. The seat belt further has a first tongue disposed between the first and second ends. A second seat belt is provided which has a first end coupled to the lower medial location and a second end having a second tongue. A first track located on the vehicle's door is provided which has a first seat belt buckle and a first drive mechanism. A second track is provided on the vehicle's door frame which has a second seat belt buckle. The first drive mechanism is configured to move at least one of the first seat belt buckle or the second seat belt buckle from a first location to a second location.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2003Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventor: Ching-Shan Cheng
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Patent number: 6834898Abstract: An actuator is adapted to selectively extend and retract a bumper member, the actuator is mounted at least partially within a tubular frame rail member of the motor vehicle. The main frame rail member may be of a standard length or of a shortened length. By mounting the actuator inside the tubular frame rail member, the bending stiffness is more effectively impacted by the outer tube of the actuator. An additional tubular frame rail member is optionally attached to the main tubular frame rail member. The actuator is mounted at least partially within the tubular frame rail member and at least partially within the additional tubular frame rail member. The wall thickness and cross-sectional shape of the additional tubular frame rail members may be adjusted to obtain a desired bending stiffness including the effect of the outer tube of the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2003Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: Jenne-Tai Wang, Gary L. Jones, Ching-Shan Cheng, Heui Su Kim
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Publication number: 20040251670Abstract: An energy absorbing knee bolster for use in an interior of a vehicle is disclosed. An energy absorbing support structure is configured to support an instrument panel within a vehicle. The energy absorbing structure has a deployable tubular mechanism for absorbing occupant impact energy and an impact plate coupled to said tubular mechanism for absorbing occupant energy. An energy absorbing locking mechanism is disposed between the impact plate and the support structure. The locking mechanism is configured to encourage the collapse of the tubular means for absorbing energy in a telescopic fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventors: Jenne-Tai Wang, Gary L. Jones, Joseph D. McCleary, Ching-Shan Cheng
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Publication number: 20040164567Abstract: An actuator is adapted to selectively extend and retract a bumper member, the actuator is mounted at least partially within a tubular frame rail member of the motor vehicle. The main frame rail member may be of a standard length or of a shortened length. By mounting the actuator inside the tubular frame rail member, the bending stiffness is more effectively impacted by the outer tube of the actuator. An additional tubular frame rail member is optionally attached to the main tubular frame rail member. The actuator is mounted at least partially within the tubular frame rail member and at least partially within the additional tubular frame rail member. The wall thickness and cross-sectional shape of the additional tubular frame rail members may be adjusted to obtain a desired bending stiffness including the effect of the outer tube of the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2003Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Jenne-Tai Wang, Gary L. Jones, Ching-Shan Cheng, Heui Su Kim
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Publication number: 20040160051Abstract: A four-point seat belt system is provided which includes a seat mountable within the vehicle, the seat has upper and lower medial locations. A first seat belt is disclosed having a first end coupled to the lower medial location and a second end coupled to the upper medial location. The seat belt further has a first tongue disposed between the first and second ends. A second seat belt is provided which has a first end coupled to the lower medial location and a second end having a second tongue. A first track located on the vehicle's door is provided which has a first seat belt buckle and a first drive mechanism. A second track is provided on the vehicle's door frame which has a second seat belt buckle. The first drive mechanism is configured to move at least one of the first seat belt buckle or the second seat belt buckle from a first location to a second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: August 19, 2004Inventor: Ching-Shan Cheng
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Patent number: 6726260Abstract: A pre-impact mode of a bumper system is provided by extending a bumper member outwardly and extending a stiffener member downwardly. Both the bumper member and the stiffener member are separately adapted to engage an object. The bumper system includes a bumper member movable between a retracted position and a laterally extended position. A stiffener member is movable between a retracted position and a downwardly extended position. An actuator mechanism is adapted to move the bumper member between the retracted and laterally extended positions and to cause the stiffener member to move between the retracted and downwardly extended positions as a result of moving the bumper member.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2003Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: Jenne-Tai Wang, Gary L. Jones, Ching-Shan Cheng, Heui Su Kim