Patents by Inventor Li Tong

Li Tong 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).

  • Publication number: 20140033839
    Abstract: An adjusting apparatus includes a driver, a transmission shaft attached to the driver, and a drive shaft detachably attached to the transmission shaft. A release member is secured to the drive shaft. The transmission shaft is rotated by the driver to rotate the drive shaft and the release member together, and the release member is rotated to move merchandise that is attached to the release member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, CHUNG CHAI, DA-LONG SUN, LI TONG, GANG CHENG
  • Publication number: 20140036507
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a front bezel defining a first slot and a second slot; and a light assembly secured to the front bezel and including a lamp duct, a light guiding board, and one or more LED lamps. The lamp duct and the light guiding board are secured to the front bezel. The lamp is secured to the lamp duct. The light guiding board includes a light guiding rib aligned with the first slot. The lamp emits light or different lights according to the volume and different types of media played by the electronic device light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LI TONG, HAI-TAO SHAN
  • Patent number: 8526174
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a drive bracket, a maintaining plate and a mounting bracket, the drive bracket includes a bottom plate, a first side plate and a second side plate, a receiving space is defined among the bottom plate, the first side plate and the second side plate, the receiving space is divided into a top portion and bottom portion by the maintaining plate. The top portion is adapted to secure a first disk drive, the mounting bracket is secured to the bottom portion of the two portions and configured for securing a second disk drive that is smaller than the first disk drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kun-Chi Hsieh, Li Tong, Hai-Tao Shan
  • Patent number: 8490932
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a disk drive includes a mounting bracket, a securing element, and an elastic element. The mounting bracket is configured to receive a disk drive. The securing element is slidably mounted to the mounting bracket. The securing element is configured to move between a first position and a second position. Wherein the securing element engages the disk drive in the first position to prevent the disk drive from moving along a first direction. The securing element is disengaged the disk drive in the second position. The elastic element biases the mounting bracket away from the securing element to prevent the securing element from disengaging the disk drive when the securing element is in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kun-Chi Hsieh, Li Tong, Cheng-Yu Jiang
  • Patent number: 8456837
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a front panel, a switch module attached to the front panel, and a light guide block. The front panel includes a front plate and a top flange connected to the front plate. A holding slot is defined on the top flange for accommodating the light guide block. The switch module includes a mounting bracket and a first light emitting diode (LED) attached to the mounting bracket. The first LED faces one end of the light guide block and generates light that enters the light guide block and emits from the front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kun-Chi Hsieh, Li Tong, Jun-Zhi Xu
  • Publication number: 20130092807
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a receiving case; a mounting tray received in the receiving case, and a securing tray configured for securing a storage device. The mounting tray includes a bottom plate. A clipping assembly and a limiting portion are located on the bottom plate. The securing tray includes a clamping panel and a handle extending from the clamping panel. A blocking tab is located on the handle and engaged with the limiting portion. The clamping panel is attached to the bottom plate and engaged with the clipping assembly, and the handle is deformable for disengaging the blocking tab from the limiting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung CHEN, Liang-Chin WANG, Li TONG, Jun-Zhi XU
  • Publication number: 20130083459
    Abstract: A retention device includes a holder and a fixture. The holder defines a first cavity with a first opening at a front end thereof. The fixture is mounted to the holder through the first opening and comprises a base and a bracket detachably mounted on the base. The base and the bracket cooperatively define a second cavity. A size of the second cavity is smaller than that of the first cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LIANG-CHIN WANG, LI TONG, JUN-ZHI XU
  • Patent number: 8395890
    Abstract: A computer includes an enclosure, and a mainframe module enclosed in the enclosure. The mainframe module includes a base board defining a motherboard, a plurality of drive devices, a heat sink device and a fan thereon. The heat sink device includes a heat sink having a plurality of fins and a heat pipe. The base board is divided into a first part and a second part. The motherboard is located in the first part, and the drive devices are located in the second part. The fan is located between the first and second parts. The heat pipe transmits heat from a heat source on the motherboard to the plurality of fins. The fan blows air to the plurality of fins to cool the heat source on the motherboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kun-Chi Hsieh, Li Tong, Xing Zhao
  • Patent number: 8366306
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a front panel, a switch module, and a light guide module. The switch module is attached to the front panel and includes a mounting bracket, a switch member attached to the mounting bracket, and a light emitting diode (LED) attached to the mounting bracket. The light guide module is attached to the front panel and has a light guide slot and a first transparent board covering the light guide slot. The LED is configured to generate light that enters in the light guide slot and propagates out from the first transparent board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kun-Chi Hsieh, Li Tong, Jun-Zhi Xu
  • Publication number: 20120235549
    Abstract: A fan mounting apparatus comprises a computer case having a bottom plate, and a rear plate connected to the bottom plate; the rear plate comprising a flange; the flange comprising a connecting panel extending towards the bottom plate, and a clamping panel extending from the connecting panel towards the bottom plate; a bracket comprising a main body, a clipping portion, and a mounting portion; the clipping portion and the mounting portion are on opposite sides of the main body; the mounting portion comprising a hook; wherein the clipping portion is attached to the bottom plate, the mounting portion is deformable, the hook has a configuration to extend through the clamping panel when the mounting portion is deformed, the clamping panel has a configuration to abut on an outer surface of the hook and is adapted to prevent the bracket from moving away from the rear plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KUN-CHI HSIEH, LI TONG, XING ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20120228451
    Abstract: An expansion card mounting apparatus includes a side wall, a support plate, a slot cover, and a retaining member. The side wall defines an expansion card slot. The support plate is connected to the side wall and located above the expansion card slot. The slot cover includes a cover body, a fixing portion extending from the cover body, and a plurality of contact points extending from the cover body. The slot cover covers the expansion card slot with the fixing portion contacting the support plate and the plurality of contact points contacting the side wall. The retaining member includes a main body and a pressing plate connected to the main body. The main body is secured on the side wall. The pressing plate is located on the fixing portion to fix the fixing portion between the pressing plate and the support plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KUN-CHI HSIEH, LI TONG
  • Publication number: 20120075881
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a front panel, a switch module, and a light guide module. The switch module is attached to the front panel and includes a mounting bracket, a switch member attached to the mounting bracket, and a light emitting diode (LED) attached to the mounting bracket. The light guide module is attached to the front panel and has a light guide slot and a first transparent board covering the light guide slot. The LED is configured to generate light that enters in the light guide slot and propagates out from the first transparent board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KUN-CHI HSIEH, LI TONG, JUN-ZHI XU
  • Publication number: 20120074274
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a drive bracket, a maintaining plate and a mounting bracket, the drive bracket includes a bottom plate, a first side plate and a second side plate, a receiving space is defined among the bottom plate, the first side plate and the second side plate, the receiving space is divided into a top portion and bottom portion by the maintaining plate. The top portion is adapted to secure a first disk drive, the mounting bracket is secured to the bottom portion of the two portions and configured for securing a second disk drive that is smaller than the first disk drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventors: KUN-CHI HSIEH, LI TONG, HAI-TAO SHAN
  • Publication number: 20120075786
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a front panel, a switch module attached to the front panel, and a light guide block. The front panel includes a front plate and a top flange connected to the front plate. A holding slot is defined on the top flange for accommodating the light guide block. The switch module includes a mounting bracket and a first light emitting diode (LED) attached to the mounting bracket. The first LED faces one end of the light guide block and generates light that enters the light guide block and emits from the front panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KUN-CHI HSIEH, LI TONG, JUN-ZHI XU
  • Publication number: 20120043866
    Abstract: An adjustable apparatus includes an enclosure for securing a display, a support located on a ground, a hinge secured to the support and a mounting member. A hole is defined in the enclosure. The mounting member includes a main body and a pivot piece connected to the main body. The main body of the mounting member is attached to an inside of the enclosure, and the pivot piece passes through the enclosure through the hole and rotatably engages with the hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KUN-CHI HSIEH, LI TONG, JUN-ZHI XU
  • Patent number: 8118270
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a mounting bracket and a securing element. The mounting bracket is configured to receive a disk drive. The securing element is slidably mounted to the mounting bracket. The securing element includes a stopping portion. The securing element is configured to slide, along a first direction to engage the disk drive to prevent the disk drive from moving along a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The stopping portion is configured to block the mounting bracket to prevent the securing element from sliding out of the mounting bracket along a third direction that is opposite to the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kun-Chi Hsieh, Cheng-Yu Jiang, Li Tong
  • Publication number: 20120039037
    Abstract: A computer includes an enclosure, and a mainframe module enclosed in the enclosure. The mainframe module includes a base board defining a motherboard, a plurality of drive devices, a heat sink device and a fan thereon. The heat sink device includes a heat sink having a plurality of fins and a heat pipe. The base board is divided into a first part and a second part. The motherboard is located in the first part, and the drive devices are located in the second part. The fan is located between the first and second parts. The heat pipe transmits heat from a heat source on the motherboard to the plurality of fins. The fan blows air to the plurality of fins to cool the heat source on the motherboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KUN-CHI HSIEH, LI TONG, XING ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20120006958
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a disk drive includes a mounting bracket, a securing element, and an elastic element. The mounting bracket is configured to receive a disk drive. The securing element is slidably mounted to the mounting bracket. The securing element is configured to move between a first position and a second position. Wherein the securing element engages the disk drive in the first position to prevent the disk drive from moving along a first direction. The securing element is disengaged the disk drive in the second position. The elastic element biases the mounting bracket away from the securing element to prevent the securing element from disengaging the disk drive when the securing element is in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventors: KUN-CHI HSIEH, LI TONG, CHENG-YU JIANG
  • Publication number: 20120006955
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a mounting bracket and a securing element. The mounting bracket is configured to receive a disk drive. The securing element is slidably mounted to the mounting bracket. The securing element includes a stopping portion. The securing element is configured to slide, along a first direction to engage the disk drive to prevent the disk drive from moving along a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The stopping portion is configured to block the mounting bracket to prevent the securing element from sliding out of the mounting bracket along a third direction that is opposite to the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO.,LTD.
    Inventors: Kun-Chi Hsieh, Cheng-Yu Jiang, Li Tong
  • Patent number: 7758133
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis (10), a side panel (20), and a fastening apparatus. The chassis has an opening (11), and comprises a rear panel (12) in which a hole (123) is defined. The side panel is configured for covering the opening of the chassis. The fastening apparatus secures the side panel to the chassis. The fastening apparatus includes a resilient piece (30). One end of the resilient piece is mounted to inside of the side panel. Another end of the resilient piece defines at least a hook (341) engaging in the hole of the rear panel for clasping the rear panel. The fastening apparatus further includes a latch (40) for urging the hook of the resilient piece to disengage from the hole of the rear panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Li Tong, Quan-Guang Du